{"id":8094,"date":"2026-08-10T08:20:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=8094"},"modified":"2026-08-10T08:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:20:42","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-87\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama &#8211; Chapter 87"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Time rewounded ten minutes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cYou absolutely won\u2019t believe where I saw Wang Qi\u2019s older cousin.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan stared at Song Yun, who looked a bit awkward in front of the livestream, and typed in the group chat in disbelief.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She had only planned to relax her nerves today and happened to notice a new livestream variety show on Pineapple TV, so she clicked in to watch.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014And then she got completely captivated by Wang Qi\u2019s older cousin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cWhere?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Her friends in the group chat asked curiously.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan immediately dropped the link and sighed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI never thought I\u2019d get to witness this live. By the way, does Wang Qi know?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cThat guy definitely knows. Otherwise, he wouldn\u2019t have been online so little recently. He\u2019s probably watching live right now. But it seems the older cousin and the brother-in-law have reconciled.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Her friends in the chat said.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cCan\u2019t help it\u2014they\u2019re married. And that brother-in-law only seems to mishandle things with the older cousin and his parents. Otherwise, he seems like a normal person.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cLook, he\u2019s whispering to the older cousin. They seem to get along pretty well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Her girlfriends said this while Feng Chuan shook her head at the flurry of scrolling live comments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2018Whispering?\u2019 \u2018Cute couple alert!\u2019 \u2018Teacher, I report someone secretly dating and sneaking away!\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She screenshot them and said: &#8220;Now I truly understand the feeling of being an NPC in those gossip articles. Watching these clueless viewers, I feel so satisfied.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Her girlfriends sent agreeing emoji reactions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cWe get it. That feeling of knowing the truth while everyone else doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At that moment, the observation room guests finished their self-introductions, and the host took the opportunity to explain the rules.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The four couples present would observe the non-celebrities, give comments, and finally select the couple most likely to end up together each day.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The winners would receive a prize sponsored by a company.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan didn\u2019t care much about the prize\u2014it would eventually be donated to some obscure, unheard-of foundation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Whether it reached those who needed help was a frightening question.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She only wanted to see what kind of non-celebrities were being observed. In past seasons, the non-celebs often looked shockingly unattractive.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">While it didn\u2019t cause cyberbullying, the ratings did plummet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, this time the director was competent. The first three female guests were stunning in their own ways, and the male guests were reasonably attractive.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">None of them exuded that fake \u201cmanly\u201d aura created by overused scents.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan nodded in temporary satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The live comments started streaming.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cThe quality of these non-celebrity guests is so high. At least their features are good, and the girls are super pretty.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI\u2019m excited to see who comes in next.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cBy the way, why three girls and five boys? That\u2019s uneven.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cIt\u2019s an old variety show trick. Wait until the show reaches mid-season and everyone has fixed Cps, then they\u2019ll introduce the remaining two female guests. Chaos always sells.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cAnd now that the country has relaxed rules a bit, the chaos might get even wilder.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The director smiled at the scrolling comments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Yes, that was her plan. The script was meant as a big free-for-all since management had loosened restrictions. She aimed to give the audience the drama they wanted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In the end, she\u2019d elevate the story, remove the most flirtatious participants, and promote faithfulness\u2014something management would approve of.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She didn\u2019t mind the audience guessing the plot. A good script still made people want to watch the chaos unfold live.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Besides\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The director looked at the host, who was introducing the fourth male guest.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Her secret weapon had not yet appeared.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thinking this, she chuckled \u201chee hee hee,\u201d startling her assistant.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Luckily, no one else was paying attention, everyone else managed the live traffic.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan noticed the fourth male guest\u2019s entrance differed from the others.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014He even had BGM!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This obvious preferential treatment made the three other male guests\u2019 expressions sour, while the female guests looked intrigued.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The next second, a figure appeared at the door.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Once viewers saw his face, the live comments exploded.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNo way\u2014this guy with that face is on a dating show? Are you sure he\u2019s not a trainee from some company?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cThat face could instantly make all those average-looking guys look like country bumpkins!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cDamn, I was about to vote, but then I opened the comments and realized this isn\u2019t a talent show.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cCan I really watch this face for free?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cHow does he have such striking features and still give off such a fresh vibe?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNot only that, there\u2019s a subtle hint of lifelessness, but unlike the usual deadpan of a worker\u2014it\u2019s like he just walked out of a castle, carrying a faint dark and damp aura. Subtle, but unique.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNow I finally understand the memes describing \u2018a younger brother with charming and radiant features.\u2019 Before, it seemed awkward, but now\u2026 hmm, perfect, really striking.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cYou\u2019re just after his body, you\u2019re disgusting.jpg\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cWu Zetian: You\u2019re new here? I\u2019ve never seen you before.jpg\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The live comments began to spam wildly, but the studio itself remained relatively calm.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The three male guests started clapping for the handsome young man, though they swayed their heads a bit as if mocking themselves.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The female guests remained more reserved, at most showing some interest in their eyes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At that moment, the host began the usual routine of asking the handsome young man why he joined this dating show.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026After all, with your looks, you probably aren\u2019t lacking partners, right?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The host said with a smile, teasing slightly, which was standard variety show operation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The live comments were already accustomed to this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cHere we go again, is this one a pure young guy, or busy with work and studies?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNot sure, but based on my experience with relationships, this man is definitely experienced.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The comments teased, and then they heard the handsome young man pause before speaking slowly: \u201c\u2026First, I thank the director for the invitation. Secondly, my husband passed away last year. My family\u2014that is, my brother Song Yun and my brother-in-law Shi Xuanzhu\u2014were very concerned about my mental state. They hoped I could participate in this show and move on from this relationship.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man added coldly: &#8220;Although I think it\u2019s unnecessary\u2014I had a very good relationship with my husband.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The six guests and the host in the studio: &#8220;\u2026&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The live comments: &#8220;\u2026&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cAh???\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The studio fell silent, but the comments section went wild.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cDid he just openly say he won\u2019t sell products on livestream anymore?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cHis brother-in-law is Shi Xuanzhu, so he probably doesn\u2019t need to, right?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cCome on, Shi Xuanzhu is capable, but his popularity isn\u2019t great!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cThe clothes he\u2019s wearing are custom-made and can\u2019t be returned, and the watch on his wrist isn\u2019t a fake. He probably wouldn\u2019t bother with livestream sales.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSo after welcoming a pure short male, a busy professional, and a cheerful bald athlete, we finally have a handsome widower?!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cIf anyone was dissatisfied before, at least he\u2019s good-looking. Even if his sexual orientation isn\u2019t straight, the director must have had a reason for putting him here\u2014probably to increase show effect and discussion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This comment made sense, and the audience began to agree.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI think he\u2019s just here to be eye candy\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cYeah, and the widower persona really\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI understand the previous ones. Though not very moral, they seemed almost broken, and so intense.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cGreat, it\u2019s a widower! We\u2019re saved!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI knew my instinct never fails. He\u2019s definitely a mature man!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The comments exploded with discussion. Feng Chuan watched the flood of messages pass by and secretly felt satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>\u2018They know he\u2019s a widower, but they definitely don\u2019t know how many suitors are after him.\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Meanwhile, the girlfriends\u2019 chat also erupted again. They were a bit puzzled why such a big boss would join a dating show.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, Wang Qi provided an explanation:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSecond brother couldn\u2019t leave first cousin alone, so he decided to accompany him on the show. At the same time, first cousin worried second brother wouldn\u2019t move on from that past relationship, so he went too. It also helps with company promotion\u2014second brother just opened an entertainment company.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This explanation made the girlfriends understand a bit. Then they saw Wang Qi smugly say: \u201cI was planning to resign, but second brother got me a job at his company, covered my social insurance, even paid for a lawyer to help me file a labor arbitration with my previous company. Not a single hour of overtime will be lost, hehe.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The girlfriends immediately started jokingly attacking Wang Qi, all shouting \u201cnever forget to hug the rich one\u2019s leg.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan followed suit with a few messages, then put her phone down to watch the final male guest.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, with Ye Wangxing\u2019s widower persona already established, she knew any subsequent male guest, regardless of their persona, would inevitably be overshadowed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">One minute later.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan saw the red-haired man carrying the handsome young man.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She froze.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The live comments were similarly stunned. At first, they were just discussing the fifth male guest\u2019s looks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cIs he a foreigner? Wow, so handsome! But why sunglasses?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNo idea, maybe a fashion accessory. But his face is really good-looking.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cHis body\u2019s really fit too, wow.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But when he didn\u2019t go to the host and instead walked straight to Ye Wangxing, the comments started acting strange.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cDoes this foreigner not understand, or is he pretending? Why go straight to the widower\u2014he didn\u2019t even glance at the female guests.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cProves a good-looking widower is really attractive.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI have a bad feeling. Could this be the director\u2019s second surprise for us?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cWhat! Did he just kiss him? Love at first sight isn\u2019t this fast!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cDoes this count as xsr?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNo way! Even a foreigner can crash a widower\u2019s game!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNo way, even a foreigner can just storms into the widower\u2019s territory at night?!\u201d <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cThe one in front didn\u2019t kick at night, he kicked openly!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Only when the loud slap rang out did the bullet comments pause temporarily. Feng Chuan finally snapped out of it, staring at the red-haired man who had been pushed aside\u2014his mouth was still pixelated, and even a second less censoring could have shut down the entire live broadcast.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Even through the screen, Feng Chuan heard the groans of the director and the staff.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But there was no denying that the red-haired man looked really handsome.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He was tall and muscular, wearing a dog tag that, though scratched, still shone. His jacket was stylish in a streetwear way, but not to the point of being overdone\u2014just perfectly fashionable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Although his eyes had been hidden behind sunglasses before, his high nose bridge and prominent jawline proved that even if he were ugly, he wouldn\u2019t be very ugly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now the red-haired man turned his face, half of his sunglasses knocked off by the slap, revealing his eyes, which seemed like flowing gold\u2014and his model-like face.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">His lips were straight, making him look angry.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man, who had just slapped him, instinctively stepped back a little, as if afraid of his anger.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Meanwhile, the bullet comments exploded: \u201cOh oh oh! The slap landed! Well done!\u201d \u201cOne slap is not enough for this kind of person.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Until a new comment appeared: \u201cWait, something feels off\u2014why does it look like he\u2019s being rewarded?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As the comment appeared on the screen, the red-haired man pressed his tongue against the cheek that had been slapped and revealed a teasing smile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSweetheart, after a month apart, is this how you treat your friend?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He didn\u2019t seem to care at all, even curling his lips slightly as he turned to the handsome young man, speaking in a familiar, teasing tone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The bullet comments went wild again. Some people were already exhausted and couldn\u2019t keep up, but this live broadcast proved to be high-energy the entire time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI didn\u2019t forcefully kiss my friend when I got here\u2014also, how did you manage to replace your passport and ID in just a month?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man\u2019s words confused everyone a little, while the red-haired man laughed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSweetheart, next time you destroy my ID, put it on fire\u2014the originals exist, so replacing them is easy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Bullet comments: &#8220;\u2026&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Even Feng Chuan typed a series of question marks, but just as she tried to send them\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cToo many people, the live room is overcrowded~\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The platform\u2019s little mascot appeared on the screen with a black screen, crying.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The audience, who had been waiting to comment, panicked.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After the live broadcast went offline, everyone flocked to Weibo. Within half an hour, the topic #WhoseTrueHeart reached number one.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After angrily scolding the director and the platform\u2019s maintenance staff, the audience calmed down a bit and started investigating what had happened.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Then they found a screen recording.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014The live viewer count in the top right corner showed that in that instant, over a million people flooded into the live room like a tide.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It crashed the platform.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Although understandable, the internet immediately filled with people going crazy over this dating show.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI was only halfway through my melon-eating! Mr. Widower Ye and that red-haired guy\u2014what\u2019s their relationship that he didn\u2019t get angry a month ago when his passport was torn, and now he\u2019s forcefully kissing him!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cIs this a celebrity collapse? Mr. Widower looks really close to his husband!!!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cHelp, fix the live room! Director, I don\u2019t want to watch any fan fights or old-school arguments, I just want to know what\u2019s going on between them!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The whole internet wailed. Other confused netizens, seeing the screen recording and the two men\u2019s looks, joined the wailing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Meanwhile, Feng Chuan\u2019s small group chat was also in chaos, all groaning about what happened.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Luckily, they had Wang Qi for inside information.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cMy god, the whole director team is in chaos. They contacted the platform and tried to resolve my second cousin\u2019s conflict with that red-haired guy. They almost fought, but security stopped it. It seems my second cousin doesn\u2019t want to continue the live broadcast,\u201d Wang Qi sent in an excited, long message.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The group chat exploded with questions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cWhat happened with the passport? What\u2019s your second cousin\u2019s attitude? Is this a case of XSR? Should we call the police?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After a short disappearance, Wang Qi continued.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cThe passport is literal\u2014my second cousin destroyed all of that red-haired guy\u2019s ID and documents to prevent him from coming to China. But unfortunately, this guy\u2019s financial power paved the way, he still came.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI wanted to call the police, but\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Wang Qi typed with visible frustration.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cMy second cousin said they have a project with the red-haired guy, deeply tied. The red-haired guy must not enter a police station!\u201d The group\u2019s friends all sent sighing emojis.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cIf it were a relationship issue, it could be forgiven, but if it\u2019s a project, it\u2019s really hard to touch\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After all, it affected many people.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan sighed and asked: &#8220;What about your older cousin? What does he think now?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cWhat else could he think\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Wang Qi sighed, looking at Song Yun in Shi Xuanzhu\u2019s arms, typing: \u201cHe\u2019s now trying to kill the red-haired guy who forcefully kissed his brother.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026But the red-haired guy kept cheerfully calling him \u2018big uncle,\u2019 almost making my older cousin spit blood in anger.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When the live broadcast returned, everyone saw the haggard director, exhausted staff, the other six guests smiling awkwardly, the red-haired handsome guy with bandages on his face, and the cold, beautiful widower.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Under a barrage of bullet comments, the director apologized, and then the platform apologized, saying they had expanded capacity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This temporarily satisfied the live audience, but questions about the two men dominated the comments, completely covering up fan fights and ranking disputes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2014Seriously, this kind of drama isn\u2019t even fun to watch!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">One viewer\u2019s comment immediately gained universal agreement.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The director did not clearly answer the incident but vaguely brushed it off.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, she emphasized the police question.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2014Mr. Ye said there was no need to call the police for now. If needed, his assistant would call the embassy immediately.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This made the audience speculate wildly, bombarding the comments, but the director remained unmoved and instructed the host to proceed with the script, asking each guest about their ideal type and icebreaker questions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Even with furious bullet comments, she did not yield.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If she revealed all the truth now, the show\u2019s ratings would drop. She had finally captured a sensational moment and needed to maintain viewership.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Besides, she didn\u2019t know the truth herself.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The director watched the young man resting on the sofa and the red-haired man happily isolated from Ye Wangxing, her eyes showing no fear\u2014only a desire for ratings.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But she knew she had to control the situation, otherwise, Mr. Ye might get so angry he would quit the show.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She immediately pulled out the next script and started editing in front of all viewers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">While editing, the host approached the handsome young man.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">His answer was concise and professional.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSilver hair, blue eyes, handsome.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This surprised the host, she thought he would mention his husband. But before she could respond, the red-haired man said, smiling: \u201cSweetheart, sometimes a change of taste is good. Don\u2019t always cling to that man\u2014by the way, sweetheart, if you got a stand-in, would that old man crawl out of the ground in anger?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The red-haired man clipped his sunglasses to his collar, blinking his golden eyes at the handsome young man.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Unfortunately, the handsome young man ignored him, turning his head coldly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Luckily, the host quickly intervened and asked: \u201cBy the way, what\u2019s your ideal type\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The red-haired man perked up, smiling: \u201cBlack hair, black eyes, temper not great, but with principles, can\u2019t hit carelessly\u2014strong hitting power\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He rambled on, making everyone constantly glance at the handsome young man.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man\u2019s face grew darker. The director, sensing trouble, instructed the host through an earpiece to interrupt him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The host, professional as ever, seized a pause and asked: \u201cBy the way, you haven\u2019t introduced yourself yet. Would you like to greet the audience?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The red-haired man smiled and gave his full name.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cChris Aldrin, nice to meet you!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He elegantly performed a European aristocratic bow. Then, a short male scream distracted everyone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The audience turned to see the third guest, a white-collar worker, shocked at the red-haired man. Unsure what happened, they heard the trembling voice: \u201cSorry, the suspect in the wealthy man\u2019s confinement case a month ago apparently has the same name. I overreacted\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He apologized instinctively.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Then the red-haired man\u2019s voice came: \u201cOh, mate, you don\u2019t have to apologize. In fact\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He adjusted his sunglasses with a smile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cThat was me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Support translation:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/bePatron?u=25191841\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"51\" class=\"wp-image-338 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/become_a_patron_button.png?resize=217%2C51\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 217px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 217\/51;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/lajnaa\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kofi3-3.png?resize=185%2C47\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is kofi3-3.png\" width=\"185\" height=\"47\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 185px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 185\/47;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time rewounded ten minutes. \u201cYou absolutely won\u2019t believe where I saw Wang Qi\u2019s older cousin.\u201d Feng Chuan stared at Song Yun, who looked a bit awkward in front of the livestream, and typed in the group chat in disbelief. 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