Recently, the hottest show in the country has been the dating reality show. Cloud TV’s dating show “Meeting Here” has dominated the ratings every week, surpassing all other shows on the same time slot across various channels. After the first season concluded, two couples among the four female celebrities ended up together and are still happily dating to this day.
The male guests from the previous season were top talents from various industries, such as a gold medal lawyer, a genius doctor, and others.
Even before the second season began filming, the online buzz was already immense. Many celebrities are eager to appear on such a show, so under normal circumstances, Xia Yu definitely wouldn’t have had a chance. This shows just how much effort Piao Jie put in behind the scenes.
In the dressing room, the female guests were getting their makeup and styling done in the same room before filming began.
Piao Jie wouldn’t be able to arrive until noon. Early in the morning, she called Xiao Xi, telling her to keep a close watch tomorrow and not give Yu You any opportunity.
Xiao Xi, who had taken on this important task, held a water cup in her hand and occasionally glanced toward the door like a little scout. Suddenly, she straightened her back and subtly shifted to shield Xia Yu behind her.
It was Yu You.
From the mirror, Xia Yu and Yu You, who had just entered, locked eyes. Yu You smiled and nodded slightly as a greeting.
In the past, even if the Original Host was unhappy, she would force a smile in return. But Xia Yu didn’t. With a calm shift of her gaze, she indifferently looked away, her attitude cold. Then, she smiled gently at Xiao Xi beside her and said, “Don’t panic.”
Xiao Xi chuckled twice and scratched her head, realizing she might have overreacted. Fresh out of college, Xiao Xi was straightforward and usually carried out whatever Piao Jie instructed without much thought.
Seeing Xiao Xi relax, Xia Yu turned her attention back to Yu You.
If the Original Host was a flamboyant and vibrant red rose, the female lead Yu You was a clear, cool, and elegant White Moonlight. With almond-shaped eyes, thin lips, and an oval face, her straight black hair added a touch of innocence. Her clear eyes were filled with a naive and innocent charm.
This was a very non-threatening appearance. Her gentle smile was like a delicate willow swaying in the wind, evoking pity.
Xia Yu curled her lips. A girl like this—she could knock out one with a single punch.
The reason she hadn’t turned against Mother Xia at the villa and had instead responded appropriately was that Xia Yu wanted to avenge the Original Host and fulfill the deepest wish she had while playing this role.
—None of those who bullied the Original Host would get away with it!
First and foremost was the female lead Yu You, who had taken all the benefits, used the Original Host as a stepping stone, and still maintained her innocent and pure image in the end. Did she think she could emerge spotless and untouched from the mud?
Not a chance!
During a break in the makeup session, Yu You walked over to Xia Yu. The noisy environment made it difficult for outsiders to hear their conversation.
“Xia Xia, thank you for taking care of Mom yesterday. I only found out this morning that she wasn’t feeling well.”
At first glance, this sentence seemed harmless, but if the Original Host had heard it, she would have felt hurt. Why are you thanking me for taking care of my own mom? But what good did calling her “Mom” do? Yu You was the biological daughter after all…
Yu You had always known exactly how to make the Original Host feel uneasy. With just this one encounter, Xia Yu knew, as subtly hinted in the script, that the female lead was no good.
Perfect. Revenge is all the more satisfying when everyone is a villain.
“Do you think I owe you something?”
Hearing Xia Yu suddenly ask this, Yu You was taken aback. After a moment, she replied in a flustered and innocent tone, “No, I don’t think that at all. I—”
Xia Yu cut her off, saying meaningfully, “Good.”
Yu You wanted to say more, but at that moment, the director called out—the show was about to start filming.
Xia Yu paid no mind to the hesitation in the person before her, rising swiftly to leave. Watching Xia Yu’s retreating figure, Yu You furrowed her brows slightly and bit her lower lip.
The second season of Meeting Here underwent a bold structural overhaul, adopting a fully live-streamed format, with edited versions airing on television during prime time on Saturdays.
The female guests for the show had already been announced: popular rising star Xia Yu, new-generation actress Yu You, Cloud TV’s star host An Ran, and comedic actress Qin Qi.
The male guests would reveal themselves during the live stream. In the pre-show promotions, not a single male guest was announced—a move the production team dared to make due to the high viewer base from the first season.
At the same time, speculation arose that the male guests invited this season were extraordinary, which explained the production team’s confidence.
At 11 a.m., the live stream began. The female guests were shown sitting in a room, with An Ran, as the host, skillfully enlivening the atmosphere. With Qin Qi’s cooperation, the mood was quite cheerful.
As a newcomer, Yu You appeared somewhat reserved in every aspect, while Xia Yu leisurely sipped tea, looking perfectly at ease.
Soon, a staff member appeared, holding a card to announce the show’s rules.
The male guests would randomly draw numbered tokens from a box upon arrival, then follow instructions to find the female guest corresponding to the number they drew. The two would have lunch together before returning to the “Love Cottage”—the villa where they currently were—for group introductions.
Before this, the female guests would first watch the arrivals of the four male guests on a monitor, then write down the number of the male guest who left the best first impression before heading to a designated waiting area.
Meanwhile, the show’s live comments were scrolling rapidly. Some expressed excitement for the program, while others criticized Xia Yu as a guest, questioning how she could join a dating reality show after having been seen on a date with idol group member Qin Gang.
Soon, the audience’s attention shifted as the male guests made their entrance.
The first to appear was Shen You’an, the eldest son of the Shen Group. Dressed in a tailored suit with immaculately styled hair and gold-rimmed glasses, he exuded an aloof, restrained charm—the quintessential male lead from a CEO romance novel.
Xia Yu inwardly scoffed. This was the female lead’s official love interest and the childhood crush of the Original Host. Unfortunately, while the Original Host’s feelings were unrequited, Shen You’an had fallen head over heels for the true daughter at first sight and had joined the show specifically for her.
The second guest was Lin Li, founder of the Starry Sky Esports Club. A rugged, bearded man, his muscular arms were evident even beneath his casual camouflage attire.
Following him was Cong Hua, a hip-hop-clad, red-haired second-generation heir from the capital’s elite circles. Often photographed by paparazzi entering and exiting nightclubs and linked to several actresses, he was a notorious playboy.
The final male guest was Yan Qing. The moment he appeared, the live comments scrolled so fast they became a blur, eventually dissolving into a screen full of exclamation marks.
Cloud TV is incredible! How did they manage to get this legend to join a dating reality show?!
Not just the audience—even Yu You, seated beside Xia Yu, began breathing faster. Noticing the female lead’s reaction, Xia Yu took a closer look at Yan Qing.
His first impression was one of sheer handsomeness. The production team had clearly gone all out in selecting male guests for the second season. While the first three were each strikingly handsome in their own ways, Yan Qing’s entrance still managed to captivate everyone anew.
Black hair fell crisply across his forehead, his peach blossom eyes slightly upturned, giving an impression of amorousness even without expression. His tall, straight nose and sharply defined face, combined with his tall, slender figure, evoked the refreshing aura of snow-capped mountains and verdant pines.
When his slightly stern expression met the camera, the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile, his eyes crinkling as if winter snow had melted away, replaced by the vibrant warmth of spring.
This man’s status was truly remarkable, and judging by Yu You’s reaction, Xia Yu was certain—Yan Qing was the White Moonlight that had resided in the female lead’s heart for many years.
Indeed, this dating reality show had gathered the female lead’s official partner, her unattainable White Moonlight, a fervent pursuer, and herself—the stumbling block of a supporting female character.
It was shaping up to be a dramatic, chaotic love story of “you love me, I love him,” with enough theatrics to make it utterly gripping.