The comment section instantly filled with cries of “I’m shipping them!”
[Seriously, who wouldn’t love Yaoyao? Sweet and energetic girls are the best! ]
[The sisterhood is so adorable too! It feels like the whole world favors Yaoyao.]
[Aww, A-Han spoils her so much. He looks cold, but he’s always looking out for her.]
The three of them continued putting on a perfect show for the cameras, and the response seemed excellent.
Some viewers also brought up the recent scandals.
[Su Muyao actually seems pretty innocent. She doesn’t look like what those trending posts described.]
[She’s always had a good reputation. I bet it was her sister pulling strings. Some people will do anything to break into the entertainment industry.]
[Exactly. Those chat logs were probably edited anyway.]
A few casual viewers occasionally commented that the whole thing looked fake, but they were immediately attacked by fans and quickly disappeared beneath the flood of messages.
Just then, the fourth guest arrived.
It was none other than Bai Xiujing, Zhong Qi’s celebrity crush.
At twenty-six, he was already a Grand Slam-winning Best Actor and the heir to one of Hong Kong’s most famous film companies. His mother had been a superstar actress who dominated the entertainment industry throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
He was a genuine second-generation celebrity.
Having debuted as a child actor, he became an overnight sensation at twelve when he played the young First Emperor in a historical drama. After that, he starred in several blockbuster films and was easily the most respected and accomplished guest among the cast.
His face was practically made for the camera.
Standing at 187 centimeters tall, with flawless proportions and strikingly handsome features, his deeply sculpted bone structure gave him an almost cinematic presence. Dressed in nothing more than simple casual clothes, he still carried the elegant aura of a noble young master.
Compared to the three top celebrities who had arrived earlier, Bai Xiujing was on an entirely different level.
Whether you were eighty-eight years old or three and a half, everyone knew who he was.
A true national icon.
An entertainment phenomenon.
The comments exploded once again.
[AAAAAH! They actually invited Bai Xiujing?! Fine, Orange Entertainment, I forgive you for one second!]
[Movie-star visuals really hit different. He’s handsome on another dimension.]
[I never thought I’d live to see Bai Xiujing on a variety show. Totally worth it!]
[I wonder who he’ll fall in love with… Out of the girls introduced so far, I vote for Shu Suxiao.]
[Does anyone else think the wealthy heiress and the Best Actor would make a great pair?]
[Come on. With that lunatic Su Qian? Keep dreaming.]
Amid the barrage of comments, Bai Xiujing smiled politely at everyone.
The smile was warm and courteous, though carrying a subtle sense of distance.
“Hello, everyone. I’m Bai Xiujing.”
In the original novel, he didn’t have much screen time.
By the point he appeared, the main plot revolved entirely around Su Muyao and Ji Yuhan showing off their romance on the dating show.
The other guests were little more than background decorations.
The moment Shu Suxiao saw him, her face turned bright red.
Su Muyao immediately noticed.
She secretly glanced at Bai Xiujing as well.
Then she winked playfully at Shu Suxiao and silently mouthed, Good luck!
It looked like the perfect picture of close friendship.
But in the very next second, she raised her hand enthusiastically.
“Hello, Brother Bai! Would you like me to help carry your luggage? I’m actually really strong!”
Bai Xiujing politely declined.
“No, thank you.”
After neatly placing his suitcase in the van’s trunk, he got inside first.
“I get carsick. Is it alright if I sit in the front passenger seat?”
“Of course!” Su Muyao answered before anyone else could.
For half a second, Shu Suxiao’s expression darkened.
But she quickly covered it up and smiled at Su Muyao as though nothing had happened.
The fifth guest arrived soon afterward.
Her name was Yu Shi, an internet celebrity who had become wildly popular over the past two years.
She was stunningly beautiful, with a sexy figure, oversized sunglasses, and long wavy hair cascading over her shoulders. She wore a cropped tank top and denim shorts that perfectly showed off her curves, making her especially eye-catching on camera.
She had plenty of fans herself.
But compared to the major entertainment stars present, her popularity wasn’t even close.
Her fans managed to fill the comments for a short while before being completely buried.
The two male guests were both rather aloof, and Shu Suxiao was too busy fawning over Su Muyao to pay attention to anyone else.
As a result, Yu Shi looked somewhat awkward after arriving.
Especially because she was dragging an enormous suitcase.
“Sister Shi, you brought so much luggage! I guess that’s what you’d expect from a big influencer.”
Su Muyao stood nearby with a smile.
This time, however, she made no move to help.
Her words sounded cheerful, but there was a subtle edge to them.
“You must’ve packed lots of beauty products. I can’t wait to see them!”
While struggling with her luggage, Yu Shi smiled politely.
“I brought some diving equipment. I heard the sea near Starbeat Villa is great for diving.”
“Wow! With your figure, you’ll definitely look amazing in a swimsuit!” Su Muyao exclaimed.
“I never would’ve thought of that. You can actually wear swimwear while filming a variety show!”
“A conservative girl like Yaoyao would never think of something like that~”
Shu Suxiao chimed in immediately.
Su Muyao blushed and lightly punched her friend a few times.
Working together, the two of them effortlessly painted Yu Shi as nothing more than a pretty face who relied on showing off her body.
Seeing that Yu Shi had so much luggage, Bai Xiujing opened the car door and was about to help.
Then he suddenly froze.
He turned his head.
Someone else had just walked out of the airport.
Su Qian.
Her silky black hair flowed over her shoulders like something straight out of a shampoo commercial, gently swaying in the breeze as she walked.
Even from a distance, her dazzling features and graceful figure stood out effortlessly.
Her natural beauty completely overshadowed all the carefully rehearsed performances around her.
But Bai Xiujing had grown up in the entertainment industry.
He wasn’t the kind of person who would be stunned by someone’s looks.
What surprised him was something else entirely.
Su Qian was dragging a huge suitcase in each hand, walking briskly as though they weighed nothing.
In her other hand, she carried a large duffel bag, and there was still a backpack slung over her shoulders.
The enormous bags practically flew behind her.
It was the first time he had ever seen…
…a girl that physically strong.
The audience and the other guests noticed her as well.
[Can anyone explain this…? I suddenly understand why people say Su Qian is beautiful. Surrounded by all these celebrities, she’s somehow still the most eye-catching.]
[HAHAHAHA! Why did Su Qian bring so much stuff?!]
[Help! How is she this strong?!]
[I can’t take it anymore! It feels like Su Qian could knock me out with one punch!]
[She kind of makes the person acting all delicate earlier look really fake… I’m running before the fans attack me.]
[Same here. Running.]
Amid the endless stream of laughter in the comments, Su Qian calmly carried all her luggage over to the van.
Ji Yuhan was still bothered by the whole male-model incident.
The moment he saw her, his expression turned icy.
He shot her a cold glance, then immediately looked away without saying a single word.
It was obvious that he wanted nothing to do with her.
Su Muyao, however, hadn’t forgotten her manager’s instructions.
Her smile bloomed like a flower as she skipped over.
“Qianqian, you’re finally here! Let me help you carry your luggage. Why did you bring so many things?”
Ugh. So disgusting.
Su Qian had known from the start that Su Muyao would put on an act for the cameras.
Oh, she wanted to perform?
Fine.
Su Qian immediately dropped both suitcases and the duffel bag onto the ground.
Crossing her arms, she stepped aside.
“Sure. Go ahead and carry them.”
Su Muyao’s smile froze.
She hadn’t expected Su Qian to be this blunt.
Su Qian even called out to Yu Shi, who was still wrestling with her own luggage.
“Don’t bother, Sister Shi. Doesn’t Su Muyao love carrying people’s bags? Just let her do it.”
Ji Yuhan stared at her in disbelief.
Shu Suxiao immediately jumped to Su Muyao’s defense.
“Making Yaoyao carry all that by herself? You’re bullying her!”
“Wasn’t she the one who offered?” Su Qian asked.
“B-But… how could she possibly lift it?”
“No, no. You’re underestimating her.”
Ignoring the cameras entirely, Su Qian smiled at Su Muyao.
“When she slapped my third brother across the face, she was incredibly strong.”
“…Wasn’t that right, Su Muyao?”