I don't care about dating reality shows or the entertainment industry!

That pitiful look of hers, who wouldn't feel sorry for her?

“You’ve been acting since you were a child, so you don’t have much life experience, which we can understand,” Xia Jingchu gently held her shoulder and comforted her softly.

Huo Jia immediately chimed in, "Yes, I also studied abroad. The food there was just too awful, so I had no choice but to learn a few dishes from my hometown."

Lee Byung-sung comforted him, saying, "It's normal not to know how to cook. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. For example, I can't act."

[Her acting is terrible! Hahaha, Lee Byung-sung's attempt to comfort her was misguided~]

[Can't even use a fruit knife? Ha! A Mary Sue heroine with zero life skills?]

[The female lead? You overestimate her; she's just a scheming, manipulative supporting character!]

[Could she be acting?]

[You're overthinking it; she doesn't have the acting ability to instantly shed tears.]

Her crying scenes are, well, very distinctive; a quick online search reveals countless tutorials.

Compared to the men's tolerant and understanding attitude, the other female guests' expressions were much more varied.

Liu Tang's reaction was the most striking; a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips, disdain was hidden in her eyes, and she muttered to herself.

Good heavens, she's already crying her eyes out? Unbelievable, I'm truly impressed!

The usually straightforward Zhao Yunlan couldn't hold back any longer and bluntly said, "Hey, it's not a big deal, why are you crying?"

Lu Jiayi's gaze lingered on Duan Xingye, who remained calm, gently fiddling with the water glass in his hand, seemingly oblivious to Su Youzi's pitiful state.

This scene instantly put her at ease.

She thought to herself: Although men are visual creatures, a man of his caliber wouldn't judge a person solely on their appearance.

Jiang Mu bit her lip, her gaze sweeping over Su Youzi.

Originally, I felt a sense of closeness because her eyes and brows resembled my godmother's, but after "Little Fish Swims Fast" commented on her acting skills, I developed a sense of rejection.

After all, as a die-hard fan, her idol's words naturally influenced her opinion of Su Youzi.

[I've saved Liu Tang's emoji set. That disdain and sneer is perfect, I give it a perfect score!]

Honestly, Su Youzi's tears come so easily; I wish her acting was this good too.

Zhao Yunlan's line, "Is it really necessary to cry?" perfectly reflects my inner monologue.

[Oh, only Duan Xingye and Zhu Jiuchuan aren't falling for her act~~]

[Jingchu is just kind-hearted! But honestly, while we can offer comfort, we can't spoil him.]

[Hooray~ Your Jingchu brother has suddenly become very talkative. Can't the fans notice this change?]

"Let's divide into rooms first~ We still need to go to the supermarket to buy groceries later," Zhao Yunlan said.

At her suggestion, everyone stood up and began to tour the villa.

The villa is fully equipped, including a spacious gym with a variety of fitness equipment, from treadmills to dumbbells.

For Lee Byung-sung, who loves fitness, this place is paradise.

There's also a home theater and game consoles to keep the next twenty days without a phone from getting boring.

Stepping out of the villa, a meticulously maintained garden comes into view, with various flowers blooming in competition, emitting a refreshing fragrance.

The pool was crystal clear, and the surface of the water shimmered in the sunlight.

"Wow, this swimming pool is amazing!" Lee Byung-sung couldn't help but exclaim.

Huo Jia, walking behind Su Youzi, suggested, "We could have a pool party."

He had attended pool parties and his gaze fell upon Su Youzi's stunning figure.

Late at night, an image of a man and a woman playing in the water flashed through his mind...

He stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Su Youzi turned her head and gave him a sweet smile. In a voice only the two of them could hear, she whispered, "Brother, do you know I brought a lot of pretty swimsuits?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Jia finally showed a long-lost smile.

[Huo Jia's worthless laugh is back online.]

[Su Youzi's whispered chatter is so charming~]

[Su Youzi only calls him 'brother' when they're alone together~ Huo Jia, you're just one of many in her fishpond, wake up!]

The villa is very large, with five rooms on the second and third floors, and each person has their own room.

The second floor is for girls' rooms, and the third floor is for boys' rooms.

After the rooms were assigned, everyone carried their luggage back.

Xia Jingchu seemed to want to say something to Su Youzi, but Huo Jia had already pushed Su Youzi's suitcase and walked up to them.

"Yuzu, which room are you staying in? Let me help you with your luggage."

Su Youzi smiled and nodded, "Thank you."

"Are all three of these yours?" Xia Jingchu asked.

"Yeah, I accidentally packed too much," Su Youzi said sheepishly.

Xia Jingchu spoke up: "I'll help too."

"No need, I can manage on my own," Huo Jia said firmly. He leaned forward slightly, gripped the handles of his suitcases tightly with both hands, gritted his teeth and lifted them up, his muscles taut in his arms, and his steps heavy.

The suitcase was clearly heavier than he had expected.

Huo Jia's face turned bright red, and the veins on his arms bulged, indicating that he was struggling.

He stubbornly refused to show weakness in front of Su Youzi.

"My luggage is too heavy," Su Youzi quickly stepped forward to stop her, "One piece per trip."

"I can." Huo Jia gritted her teeth, refusing to let go.

He stomped heavily on the stairs with each step, making a dull echo.

Xia Jingchu bent down and easily picked up the remaining suitcase, following behind them.

Two boys helping a girl with her luggage—this scene looks like something out of a romantic drama!

Xia Jingchu's boyfriend charm is off the charts! I give him full marks for carrying that luggage!

I can almost see a battle between "exhaustion" and "effortless mastery"!

[You can't say that. Huo Jia mentioned two, and Xia Jingchu mentioned one~~]

When they returned to the reception room, the other seven guests were already discussing the procurement.

Zhao Yunlan said, "The list has been drawn up. There are a lot of ingredients to be purchased. Each person should pay 200 yuan as public funds first."

Huo Jia frowned.

The lunch cost 486 yuan, which should have been 162 yuan when split among the three of them. However, in order to appear generous in front of Su Youzi, he insisted on treating her to lunch, paying for not only his own portion but also Su Youzi's.

Adding to that the two coconuts I bought on a whim later, I only had a little over a hundred yuan left in my pocket.

Huo Jia felt a little embarrassed; he didn't want to show his lack of money in front of Su Youzi.

Zhao Yunlan noticed his expression and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Liu Tang glanced at him and smirked.

Serves you right, you're just showing off!

[Huo Jia went bankrupt for love, hahaha!]

[Huo Jia: I've got tons of money! Yuanjia Technology is worth billions!]

【You're so mean~ Hehehe!】

[After leaving the show, Huo Jia definitely has the right to be arrogant!]

Su Youzi noticed Huo Jia's embarrassment and said softly, "Thank you for treating me to lunch. How much do you need? I'll make it up to you."