Everyone: “……”
In an instant, the live stream went silent.
Half a minute later, a flood of comments finally started rolling in.
[You’re crazy, man! You had me laughing my ass off.]
[Who else but Heavenly Son could’ve pulled this off? This is genius!!]
[Not buddies? (A shrimp sitting in front of a computer)]
[Oh my god, is this Chosen Heavenly Son the comedy relief?]
In an instant, the Heavenly Son “Xu Jun Da” shot to the top of the trending list, with his popularity rivaling that of the Gu Ling ship!
Everyone began speculating about who this “Emperor” really was.
Crowd: “What’s going on here!? What merits do I have to deserve a personal appearance from His Majesty?”
Meanwhile, after striking her pose, Tang Yao felt a bit awkward when she realized no one was paying her any attention.
Seriously, don’t these people use the internet??
Come on, she was just dropping a meme!
Fortunately, the director caught on just in time.
“Oh, oh, oh! Now, please welcome our guest as she removes her mask.”
A smile curled up on Tang Yao’s face, hidden beneath the mask.
She reached up, untied the mask’s straps, then hesitated for a moment.
Everyone was staring intently at her, afraid to miss a single second.
Tang Yao yanked the mask off in one swift motion, instantly revealing a stunningly beautiful face to the crowd.
At the same time, Tang Yao burst into a shrill laugh.
“Wahahahaha! You never saw that coming, did you? Your ‘Emperor’ is none other than your national heroine—the noble Miss Tang of the Tang family!”
At first, the crowd was dazzled by her stunning beauty, but once they recognized her face, their minds went blank.
Three seconds later, the live chat exploded with a flurry of sharp comments!!
[No way—how could it be her!? The production team, you guys are really desperate!]
[Oh my goddddddddd, how am I supposed to watch this??]
[She’s so calculating. Everyone went without a mask except her—is she trying to get attention?]
[Is she changing her persona?]
[Don’t be so malicious. What’s your problem with Tang Yao? Why isn’t anyone bashing that scumbag Gu Jingchen!? Did you put your eyes and asses in the wrong places?]
[Exactly. Besides, didn’t she say there’s nothing going on between them and she won’t get involved anymore? What the hell are you guys barking about??]
[Yeah, CCTV even singled her out for praise for her act of bravery. Based on that alone, she deserves to be enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, doesn’t she?]
[What a pleasant surprise!! I actually came here to bash Gu, but I never expected my Sister Yao to be here too!!]
At that mention, some viewers regained their composure.
The insults finally died down, with only a handful of brain-dead fans still spamming the chat.
As for Tang Yao, she had absolutely no idea she’d just set the livestream ablaze.
What had started with just tens of thousands of viewers had now skyrocketed to several million.
Director Li, sensing the atmosphere was turning sour, immediately took the lead in clapping.
Everyone else felt they couldn’t ignore the director’s gesture, so they had no choice but to join in the applause.
Gu Jingchen was a bit surprised, but after a moment’s thought, he realized it was exactly what he’d expected.
He sneered inwardly. She’d claimed she wasn’t interested in him, yet here she was, eagerly chasing after him all the way here.
Sure enough, this woman was still playing hard to get.
Her obsession with him had long since reached the point of madness.
However, he wouldn’t look back—she was just a mistake. In his heart, there was only Xinran.
He hoped she’d have the decency to back off on her own and not make a scene.
Ling Xinran smiled on the surface, but her fists were already clenched tightly.
This woman had actually followed them all the way here!
How shameless!
Tang Yao did a backflip off the stage and landed squarely in her seat.
The crowd: “……”
[Suddenly remembered: she once took on four terrorists all by herself.]
[Uh-oh, I guess I spoke a little too loudly just now.]
With that little interlude over, everyone turned their attention back to the stage, eagerly awaiting the appearance of the final male guest.
Before long, Mask No. 2 appeared!
Audience: ? Again?
The man was tall with long legs, boasting proportions so incredible even a model couldn’t compare.
If you ignored the… panda-face mask on his face, he’d be the perfect male heartthrob.
[Those proportions… even better than those of the Academy Award-winning actor Gu!]
[Who is this? He must be over 1.9 meters tall! I can’t think of anyone in the entertainment industry with proportions this good off the top of my head.]
[I know who this is!!!]
[Who!? Hurry up and tell us! You’re killing us with suspense!]
[It’s your husband.]
Viewers in the live stream: [……Yeah, so we’ve been found out after all?]
Tang Yao frowned at this man who had suddenly appeared, rubbing her chin.
Who is this? How did he end up in the same event as her?
Just as everyone was puzzled, the man on stage introduced himself:
“Hello, everyone. My last name is Li, and my name is Jiama. You can just call me by my full name.”
His voice was deep and melodious—it sounded really nice.
But that name…
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[Mr. Li, we’ve undergone rigorous training—no matter how funny it is, we won’t laugh (GIF of two police officers laughing hysterically).]
[Is this really not the helper Tang Yao invited? -_-||]
[Sorry, I wandered in by mistake. Just wondering—is this a dating show or a comedy sketch?!]
Tang Yao’s expression was priceless: Not only did he end up on the wrong show, but he’s also a “Champion” rank player?!
The director had absolutely no idea why there were so many “Dragon and Phoenix” types here, so he quickly tried to smooth things over.
“All right, Mr. Li, please take off your mask.”
The man on stage unfastened his mask, revealing his face.
His features were delicate and handsome, every detail seemingly meticulously sculpted.
A faint smile played on his handsome face, and beneath his arched eyebrows lay a pair of beautiful, expressive eyes.
When gazed upon by those eyes, one felt as if they would involuntarily sink into them.
His perfectly shaped, alluringly colored thin lips carried a subtle smile, giving him a relaxed and carefree, ruggedly handsome charm.
His short hair, left unstyled, added a touch of casual charm to his appearance.
The crowd was stunned once again.
“Zhou Jinheng!!” Sun Rongli was the first to speak up.
Zhou Jinheng—the heir apparent of the Zhou Group, the darling of the Zhou family, and a musical prodigy—had amassed a net worth exceeding 100 million at such a young age. It was as if fate had been handing him everything on a silver platter.
And that was just his side hustle—he was also the heir to the Zhou Group.
In the entertainment industry, he was someone no one dared to cross.
The topic immediately exploded on Weibo’s trending list.
#ZhouJinhenAppearsOnDatingShow# (Trending)
Down-and-Out Wife: [My husband’s on a dating show?? I didn’t even know he was going on some dating show?!]
A Glass of Jinzhi Oil: [My family’s gone ahead—I’m actually going to check this out!]
Practice for Two Thousand Years, Basketball Endorser: [What dating show?? Is the food that good?]
Don’t Underestimate Qiao: [This really made my eyes go dark and then light up again! I wasn’t even this shocked when Tang Yao showed up.]
Everyone immediately caught on.
They hurriedly clapped to welcome him.
At the same time, the live chat exploded.
[Holy crap, crap, crap, crap, crap! Musical genius Zhou Jinheng!]
[Huh?? No way! I heard he’s got super powerful connections! He’s incredibly talented and super handsome—this show’s production team is amazing!]
[My husband, my husband, my husband, my husband!!]
Seeing the commotion, Tang Yao instantly felt a pang of resentment.
They’re all into nonsense—why is he so popular?
What, did he win the lottery or something?
Zhou Jinheng smiled as he greeted everyone, then stepped off the stage and sat down right next to Tang Yao.
He turned to look at her and flashed a smile.
“Hello, Teacher Tang. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
Tang Yao smiled back: “You’re getting ahead of yourself.”
Zhou Jinheng didn’t take offense and continued:
“I’ve been wanting to ask you something for a long time, Teacher Tang. Where did you learn those martial arts skills?”
Tang Yao knew he was referring to the time she took on four terrorists single-handedly.
“To be honest, you wouldn’t be able to master those skills.”
Zhou Jinheng looked puzzled. “Why?”
Tang Yao replied, “To master this skill, you must castrate yourself with a knife.”
Hearing this, Zhou Jinheng chuckled softly, “Hehehe…”
Then, looking at Tang Yao earnestly, he asked, “Would it work if someone else wielded the knife? Like, if you helped me, Teacher Tang?”
Tang Yao’s eyes widened in shock. “You’re not serious, are you!?”
Is this guy crazy? Is he even crazier than she is??
Zhou Jinheng laughed even more heartily, his eyes sparkling—he looked absolutely gorgeous.
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“All right, all our guests are here. Let’s now begin today’s first segment—‘You Describe, I Guess’!”
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