The Rebirth of a Top Star

Shen Nanqiao's final answer to Gu Ning was to take it slow, which gave the show its biggest suspense.

This indirectly guaranteed the program team's after-sales service and the show's promotion.

Shen Nanqiao was among the earlier ones to return. When she came back, only Zheng Yiyi was sitting outside the house. She was alone, with her head down, and the atmosphere was a bit somber.

Shen Nanqiao leaned over and waved to Gu Ning, signaling her to go in first.

She sat down next to Zheng Yiyi. "What are you doing?" Shen Nanqiao put her hand on Zheng Yiyi's shoulder.

Gu Ning nodded to Shen Nanqiao and walked inside. Zheng Yiyi seemed to be in a bad mood. She had been in a good mood when the two of them came back in the morning, so something must have happened when she went out with Lu Qinian in the afternoon.

As Gu Ning walked back, she couldn't help but look back at the two people sitting together.

If someone were to carefully observe Gu Ning's gaze, they might discover that Shen Nanqiao's image was no longer the only one in her eyes. Gu Ning looked at Zheng Yiyi, who had her back to her, and felt utterly forlorn.

Gu Ning put down the thing in her hand, walked around the first floor, and found no one there, so she went upstairs and knocked on Lu Qinian's door.

A dull thud echoed down the corridor as Gu Ning knocked on the wooden door. After three seconds, she knocked again.

Lu Qinian then opened the door, his eyes red. Gu Ning wasn't sure if he had been crying, but it looked like he had.

When Lu Qinian saw it was Gu Ning, his face fell. Gu Ning didn't mind his expression and simply asked, "Can I come in and talk to you?"

Lu Qinian, perhaps still angry, didn't say anything, but simply opened the door and went inside.

It's like a default setting.

Gu Ning followed behind him and thoughtfully closed the door behind her.

Two beautiful women sitting downstairs had started chatting. Shen Nanqiao felt a bit cold, so she finally put on the coat she had been carrying all day.

Zheng Yiyi was dressed warmly, so Shen Nanqiao wasn't worried. When Zheng Yiyi saw Shen Nanqiao coming over, she seemed to want to smile, but she couldn't control her mouth, and her lips twitched uncontrollably.

"It's pretty ugly, stop laughing." Shen Nanqiao didn't give Zheng Yiyi any face, and Zheng Yiyi's lips instantly fell off.

"Tell me, what happened?"

Shen Nanqiao had a vague idea of ​​what was going on, but she didn't want to say it directly. She looked at Zheng Yiyi, waiting for her to speak.

"I confessed my feelings to her directly," Lu Qinian said, finally getting Gu Ning to open his mouth.

Gu Ning thought to herself, "This young man is really bold. He confessed his feelings directly on the show, leaving Zheng Yi no room to maneuver."

"She rejected you?" Gu Ning asked hesitantly.

"I told you directly that I don't like him," Zheng Yiyi said, indicating that she never gives people room for speculation.

Shen Nanqiao agreed with this point. However, she was troubled by Zheng Yiyi's art of speaking.

I don't know what Zheng Yiyi said back then that led to her feeling so guilty now.

"Then what are you sad about?" Gu Ning felt that he had just been rejected. In fact, he had been rejected, but he was determined to take things one step at a time.

He didn't quite understand Lu Qinian's current mood. When he asked about it, Lu Qinian seemed to suddenly become emotional. He looked at Gu Ning, thinking about the question Gu Ning had asked him. He knew that Zheng Yiyi had asked Gu Ning out that morning.

In the morning, Lu Qinian stayed at home by himself, going over all the things he wanted to say in his mind that afternoon. He struggled with his words, and the extremely socially anxious Lu Qinian decided to make an effort for his love.

But he never expected Zheng Yiyi to tell him directly, "I like Gu Ning now."

This was a scene never seen before in dating reality shows, and everyone tacitly used vague language to describe the production team's true colors. When Zheng Yiyi said it directly, Lu Qinian was also shocked, but after seeing the even more shocked looks on the faces of the other staff members behind him, Lu Qinian felt that it was nothing.

If she weren't so direct, she probably wouldn't be Zheng Yiyi.

Zheng Yiyi has always been like this, and it is precisely because of this that she has attracted my attention.

Lu Qinian understood that no one had said that if two people started dating together, they would have to keep dating together. After their first date, Zheng Yiyi had always taken good care of Lu Qinian.

Lu Qinian thought it was love, but as time went on, he noticed that Zheng Yiyi's gaze was always moving around Gu Ning, which made him wonder.

But no one wanted to believe it. Besides, Zheng Yiyi and Shen Nanqiao had such a good relationship, it was impossible for her to like a guy who liked Shen Nanqiao.

The reason why Lu Qinian has always firmly loved Zheng Yiyi may also be partly due to his own brainwashing and unwillingness to believe it.

It wasn't until this afternoon, after everyone had laid everything out, that Lu Qinian had no choice but to believe it.

After listening to Zheng Yiyi's entire explanation, Shen Nanqiao basically understood. Moreover, this was Zheng Yiyi's way of doing things, and Shen Nanqiao maintained an attitude of approval.

It's much better to explain things clearly than to leave things hanging and refuse to let go.

Shen Nanqiao was still puzzled: "You rejected him, so why are you upset here?"

Shen Nanqiao's question seemed to have brought Zheng Yiyi back to her usual mood from the afternoon.

After she finished speaking, seeing the heartbroken look in Lu Qinian's eyes, Zheng Yiyi felt uncomfortable. The way she looked at Lu Qinian seemed to be the same way she had looked at Gu Ning that morning.

However, because she had acted so well, Gu Ning always thought she was maintaining a great emotional state. In fact, Zheng Yiyi knew from the beginning that Gu Ning would reject her. But she didn't expect him to be so direct.

It was as if she had rejected Lu Qinian.

It was just as direct.

Gu Ning even used the same words as herself, "I'm sorry, I still have feelings for Shen Nanqiao right now, so I may have to reject you first."

However, Gu Ning was very well-mannered. Even though she was rejected, Zheng Yi couldn't get angry with Gu Ning. Gu Ning even apologized sincerely to her, saying that she had let her down.

Therefore, Zheng Yiyi couldn't get angry at all.

So what is the reason for her current dejection? It's because after Zheng Yiyi rejected Lu Qinian in the afternoon, she saw Lu Qinian's sad expression. Afterwards, Lu Qinian told Zheng Yiyi about his initial encounter with her on the show, their date, and his subsequent attention to her. He told her all his feelings and the whole process without hiding anything.

He didn't mean to put pressure on Zheng Yiyi; he just wanted to tell her that he really liked her and supported any decision she made.

When Zheng Yi thought about how she had been rejected that morning, and then about how she had rejected Lu Qinian now, it seemed that everyone was someone who loved but could not be loved in return.

Zheng Yiyi always knew that Gu Ning liked Shen Nanqiao, but she didn't think that should be an obstacle preventing her from being friends with Shen Nanqiao.

Men won't affect the relationship between sisters.

Zheng Yiyi really likes her friend Shen Nanqiao.

Shen Nanqiao sat attentively as Zheng Yiyi's emotional dumping ground, waiting until Zheng Yiyi had finished saying almost everything before Shen Nanqiao began to speak.

After Zheng Yi finished speaking, she wasn't so sad anymore. Shen Nanqiao then patted her on the shoulder.

"Most people are helpless when it comes to love, so there's no need to worry too much."

Hearing her comfort herself like that, Zheng Yi couldn't help but ask Shen Nanqiao, "So, did you accept Gu Ning's confession?"

Shen Nanqiao knew Zheng Yiyi would inevitably ask, so she smiled and kept her in suspense for a moment before finally saying, "No, we're just friends. That won't change in the future."

Lu Qinian, who was originally angry because Gu Ning came to find him, is now hugging Gu Ning and crying loudly, "She is so good to me, why doesn't she like me?"

She looks even better when she's heartbroken than in TV dramas. Thankfully, there are no cameras filming, so some weird scenes won't end up in the final cut.

Gu Ning patted Lu Qinian on the back to comfort him, and for some reason, she also became sad.

Lu Qinian was like a younger brother in her arms, and Gu Ning couldn't help but want to comfort him.

After hearing Shen Nanqiao say that, Zheng Yi burst out laughing for some reason.

It turns out that everyone here is someone who loves but cannot have the one they desire.

Shen Nanqiao suddenly remembered something and asked Zheng Yiyi, "You think there won't be any couples who end up together this season? The director won't blame me, will he?"

The show was originally a romantic and lighthearted affair, but the arrival of Shen Nanqiao and the subsequent comedic interactions changed the tone of the program considerably.

Shen Nanqiao and Zheng Yiyi really started to make serious plans.

You might not have found your other half yourself, but you can't expect to have no one on the show who hasn't found their other half either.

Shen Nanqiao started to speculate based on her daily observations, but in the end, she still couldn't be sure who would end up with whom.

Shen Nanqiao sat down and started to slack off. She and Zheng Yiyi didn't go in; they just sat at the entrance waiting for the remaining two couples to come back.

It was predictable that Qi Qi would date Dou Shiyan and Shen Nanqiao, since Qi Qi and Dou Shiyan came from the same cohort, and Dou Shiyan is quite charming. So, Shen Nanqiao wasn't surprised that Qi Qi would date Dou Shiyan.

However, Shen Nanqiao never guessed that Li Yicheng and Zhao Shuyue had gone out together.

She always remembered that Li Yicheng had a good relationship with Wu Miaomiao before, and later seemed to have tried to get closer to her by going to the director, but she never realized that Zhao Shuyue and Li Yicheng were so close.

Soon, the two groups returned one after the other. Shen Nanqiao and Zheng Yiyi witnessed the whole process and truly got to watch the variety show up close.

When Qiqi and Dou Shiyan returned, they were both smiling. Dou Shiyan immediately spotted Shen Nanqiao sitting at the door and was about to walk over when Shen Nanqiao saw Qiqi pulling him from behind. Dou Shiyan then stopped and, as if by prior arrangement, gave Shen Nanqiao a distant smile and a casual greeting.

Went straight in.

Shen Nanqiao raised an eyebrow; things were getting interesting now. She had originally planned to find a quiet time that evening to have a proper talk with Dou Shiyan face-to-face, but now it seemed unnecessary.

Zheng Yi reminded Shen Nanqiao, and only then did Shen Nanqiao notice the couple who came in later. Her earlier worries about the show not pairing up with any of the couples had completely disappeared.

Shen Nanqiao has excellent eyesight; she can see Zhao Shuyue and Li Yicheng's hands clasped tightly together, and the smiles on their faces.

It doesn't look like a fake.

Shen Nanqiao stood up with Zheng Yiyi and smiled as she gave them her blessings.

Whether they were faking it or were really together, Shen Nanqiao felt that love was something to be celebrated.

Shen Nanqiao looked at their clasped hands; she was genuinely happy for them.

Even knowing that Zhao Shuyue wasn't a good person.

She clapped softly, then offered some official blessings, and everyone went inside to wait for the director's final summary and remarks.

Even now, Shen Nanqiao still doesn't feel like the show has finished filming. It's more like everyone has only just become acquainted.

As Shen Nanqiao listened to the director's deliberately sentimental words, her eyes seemed to well up with tears.

Everyone is leaving tonight.

Shen Nanqiao knew this was a request; they wanted everyone to suddenly end the meeting and leave, creating a dramatic emotional effect.

When Shen Nanqiao returned in the afternoon, she had already packed her luggage. She hadn't brought much when she came, but she had so many memories to take with her when she left.

Zheng Yiyi stood at the door watching Shen Nanqiao pack her last things. She had already packed her things long ago, and she felt like crying as she watched Shen Nanqiao's actions.

After their relationship improved, they visited each other frequently, and most nights they would sleep together.

For Zheng Yiyi, Shen Nanqiao provided the most companionship during the entire show.

Now that they suddenly have to say goodbye, Zheng Yiyi doesn't know why, but she feels even sadder than when she thought about being rejected that afternoon.

Shen Nanqiao was packing her things when she looked up and saw that Zheng Yi's eyes were filled with tears. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she went over to her.

"What are you doing? Aren't you supposed to be a cool girl? Why are you crying all the time?" At the beginning of the show, Zheng Yiyi was the cool girl with short hair that everyone was optimistic about, but now she is the one who cries the most.

Shen Nanqiao reached out to wipe Zheng Yi's tears.

"Don't cry, come visit me on set in a few days."

Zheng Yiyi knew that Shen Nanqiao was about to start filming a drama, but it was said that the production team of Shen Nanqiao's drama was very strict in keeping secrets.

Before Zheng Yiyi could express her concerns, Shen Nanqiao directly dispelled her thoughts.

“I’ll talk to the director beforehand, so you don’t need to worry. Also,” Shen Nanqiao had something else she wanted to say, “Gu Ning will be there too, so you should definitely check her out.”

For some reason, Shen Nanqiao had a strong intuition that Gu Ning and Zheng Yiyi would become very good friends even if they didn't date.

Shen Nanqiao is willing to act as a bridge between them, so that they can achieve their goals.

After the show ended, people left one by one, and even the order in which they left was arranged by the production team.

Dou Shiyan knocked on the door just now to ask Shen Nanqiao if she wanted him to give her a ride, but Shen Nanqiao refused.

"It's alright, my assistant is already waiting outside."

Shen Nanqiao received a message from the production team that the final episode of this season would air the week after next. It was originally supposed to air next week, but that was because of the Wu Miaomiao incident.

The production team pushed the show back one episode.

Shen Nanqiao looked forward to everything that would happen in the future.