An Ruosu couldn’t help but ask, “Do you two know each other?”
Wen Ruqiao replied, “No.”
Lu Minglang pursed his lips. Perhaps it was an illusion, but for a moment, he seemed deeply hurt.
An Ruosu breathed a sigh of relief.
It was good they didn’t know each other. She had thought Wen Ruqiao might have some connection with a top star like Lu Minglang.
He Huainan, standing nearby, believed he had figured everything out.
Was Lu Minglang interested in Wen Ruqiao?
That made sense, after all, Wen Ruqiao’s face was truly captivating…
He Huainan’s eyes shifted, and a plan formed in his mind.
He couldn’t change the fact that Lu Minglang was participating in the show, but he could use this wave of popularity to elevate himself further!
“Everyone’s here. If there are no issues, shall we head to the island?” The Director, with his bald head, approached with a smile.
Naturally, no one had any objections, though they couldn’t help but glance at Wen Ruqiao and Lu Minglang a few more times.
What exactly was the relationship between these two?
The boat docked.
The crew members turned on the live streaming equipment, and two resident guests came to greet them at the pier.
In the live stream, the audience had long been eagerly waiting.
The first to appear on screen were He Huainan and An Ruosu.
He Huainan proactively picked up An Ruosu’s suitcase. “Ladies first. You go ahead, and I’ll carry your luggage.”
An Ruosu’s face flushed slightly. “Thank you, senior.”
He Huainan’s fans immediately flooded the comments.
【Who doesn’t love a gentle and gentlemanly man!】
【He Huainan is the epitome of elegance and grace!】
【Honestly, if anyone doesn’t love He Huainan, I’ll cry, okay?】
The camera shook slightly, shifting to another person.
Whether due to equipment issues or the cameraman’s shaky hands, the screen blurred for two seconds before focusing on Lu Minglang’s face.
The next moment, the live stream audience witnessed what true comment flooding looked like.
【Ahhhh, Brother!!】
【Brother’s legs, my drool!】
【Husband husband husband, is that you!!】
【Brother, why are you wearing pants? Is it cold?】
【Help! I’ve lived to see our baby participate in a variety show!!】
The comments in the live stream multiplied so rapidly that they completely dominated the screen, and the number of viewers skyrocketed.
The Director behind the scenes secretly checked the data on his phone and grinned from ear to ear.
A top star truly lived up to the title, bringing immense traffic with him.
The Director already felt lucky to have successfully invited He Huainan, but who would have thought Lu Minglang would actively express interest in joining an episode?
For their production team, Lu Minglang’s participation was practically a charitable act!
He beamed, looking at Lu Minglang with an extremely affectionate gaze.
Hmm, this kid was cold enough, handsome enough—exactly the type that would appeal to everyone from young girls to aunties and grandmothers.
Unfortunately, he was notoriously aloof, known in the entertainment industry as the “cool and distant brother.”
The next moment, Lu Minglang spoke cautiously, mustering his courage: “Wen… Wen Ruqiao, c-can I carry your luggage for you?”
Director: ?
Audience: ?
Wasn’t Lu Minglang supposed to be unapproachable, aloof, and indifferent?
Why did he seem so… helpful?
The live stream switched to another camera angle, and only then did everyone notice Wen Ruqiao, who hadn’t been in the frame at all earlier.
Under the high-definition camera, the girl wore no makeup, her milk-white skin fair and smooth, as if she didn’t even have pores. Her hair was tied up in a bun, and she wore a simple pink-and-white tracksuit, yet she was so exquisitely beautiful that it was impossible to look away.
Her round, deer-like eyes naturally conveyed a gentle and approachable charm, radiating a pure and flawless innocence that seemed untouched by the world. Yet she appeared unaware of her own beauty, lacking the practiced expressions of a great beauty as she lazily yawned, “Can you lift it?”
Live stream viewers: !!
【Who is this pretty girl!!】
【To be honest, her face is quite nice, but her personality is so unlikable. Is she even worthy of speaking to Lu Minglang like that?】
【LOL, are you that close to our Lu-ge? Helping you is a favor, not helping is his right. Why so much fuss over carrying a piece of luggage!】
Among Lu Minglang’s fanbase, many were girlfriend or wife fans, and any female artist who dared to ride on his popularity usually didn’t end up well.
They saw Wen Ruqiao as just another female artist trying to leech off his fame.
But clearly, the person involved didn’t think so.
Lu Minglang nodded vigorously, “I’m very strong!” After a pause, he emphasized, “I have muscles!”
He went to lift Wen Ruqiao’s luggage.
Then, he couldn’t lift it.
“……”
“……”
The situation was momentarily awkward.
Wen Ruqiao: “I’ll do it myself.”
Before her hand could even touch the suitcase, she heard Lu Minglang’s flustered and embarrassed voice, “I can do it!”
Live stream viewers were instantly charmed.
【Lu-ge’s soft voice is so adorable!】
【Stubborn Lu-ge, silly and talkative】
【Everyone, cut him some slack. When Lu-ge doesn’t speak, he’s a cold, noble prince. The moment he opens his mouth, he’s a goofy husky!】
Lu Minglang tried again, and this time he finally managed to lift it.
Wen Ruqiao didn’t argue with him about it, saying calmly, “Thank you.”
Lu Minglang’s ears turned slightly red, “Y-you’re welcome.”
The four of them disembarked and greeted the two resident guests.
One, slightly older, was called Da Hai, and the other, a young guy, was called Xiao Ou. Both were known for their comedic style.
Da Hai took a suitcase from He Huainan, while A Fei offered to help Lu Minglang with his luggage, only to be refused.
“No need, I can do it.”
He couldn’t lose face in front of Wen Ruqiao!
Xiao Ou teased, “You girls probably brought things like face masks and clothes, right? You’ll regret it! This is a survival show—food is what matters most!”
An Ruosu felt a bit guilty and deliberately asked, “Ru Qiao, your suitcase is so heavy. You must have brought a lot of clothes and skincare products, right?”
Although she had brought some herself, she wanted to subtly steer the live stream viewers into criticizing Wen Ruqiao.
Lu Minglang secretly perked up his ears.
What brands would she like?
Ugh, I want to buy everything for her!
Buy ten suitcases’ worth, no, a hundred!
His inner monologue was incredibly lively, but on the surface, Lu Minglang maintained his icy, aloof persona, making it impossible for anyone to guess what he was really thinking.
Wen Ruqiao: “I brought books.”
An Ruosu: “Wow, you really love studying, bringing books everywhere. I’m not like you—just looking at books gives me a headache.”
She blinked her eyes, putting on an innocent and naive expression. Paired with her sweet, youthful face, she instantly gained many fans in the live stream.
【I love this kind of pure and unpretentious girl!】
【Our Su Su is so genuine, unlike someone who has to fake a studious persona even on a variety show】
“Feeling sorry for Brother, might as well help An Ruosu with her luggage instead. Now we have to pay for someone’s foolishness!”
He Huainan smiled gently and said, “Ru Qiao must be a good student. I remember you’re 20 or 21 this year, probably a sophomore in college?”
Wen Ruqiao replied casually, “I’ve already graduated.”
Upon hearing this, even more people in the livestream mocked her.