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

"A new guest? So soon?" Zhao Yunlan was surprised.

This kind of thing usually happens in the middle of a dating reality show.

When the regular guests don't click or things become mundane, introducing a new guest not only adds flavor to the atmosphere but also acts as a catalyst for emotional dynamics. Even if there's already a spark between the guests, the addition of a new member can act as a pebble to stir the water and disrupt the existing balance.

Is it too early to add more people now?

Ding-dong-

The doorbell rang, and everyone's heart skipped a beat.

"coming?"

Xia Jingchu suggested, "Let's go greet them."

Everyone got up and walked towards the door.

[Jing Chu is still as warm as ever; I hope the new female guest will click with him.]

【+1】

Xia Jingchu opened the door.

A middle-aged man stood smiling outside the door, holding a golden retriever with bright, intelligent eyes on a leash.

Su Youzi's eyes lit up as she looked at the golden retriever sitting on the ground with surprise.

The others stared blankly at the man, who appeared to be in his forties.

He doesn't seem like a successful person, nor does he fit the tone of a dating reality show.

In an instant, the atmosphere became somewhat strange.

"Hello, welcome." Xia Jingchu extended her hand and greeted him with a smile.

"Hello, Teacher Xia. Your new partner..." The man smiled mysteriously, "It's Jinjin."

[A dog? The production team really knows how to have fun!]

[Hahaha, my new friend is a golden retriever!]

"Wow, so cute!" Zhao Yunlan exclaimed, her mood shifting from disappointment to joy.

Su Youzi was overjoyed; she absolutely adores dogs!

"Oh, it's a golden retriever! Sigh, you made me so nervous." Li Bingcheng reached out and patted Jinjin's head.

"Does anyone have a dog allergy?" Jiang Mu rarely asked, as she really liked Golden Retrievers. "No, right?"

“People who like small animals are kind people.” Lu Jiayi also stepped forward and smiled gently at Jinjin.

People who love animals are kind people!

These words were like a ray of light illuminating Su Youzi's mind.

The dog owner loosened the leash, and the golden retriever ran past the others to Su Youzi, affectionately patting her with its big tail.

"Oh my god! Don't come any closer! I'm scared!!!"

Su Youzi exclaimed, her body springing up like a spring, her hands covering her chest, her face showing exaggerated terror.

"Sorry, I startled you." The middle-aged man quickly tightened his grip on the dog leash.

Jin Jin still grinned, wagging its tail even more vigorously, trying its best to get close to Su Youzi.

"Jin Jin, Stop!" the middle-aged man shouted sternly.

Jin Jin sat down obediently, her eyes fixed on Su Youzi, grinning.

“It likes you very much,” the middle-aged man explained. “It’s okay, it doesn’t bite.”

"No, I'm afraid of it." Su Youzi said, her voice trembling with grievance, as she hid behind Xia Jingchu.

[Jin Jin: I just want a hug, sob sob~]

[Jin Jin: Don't I care about saving face? I just want to play with you!]

People who love animals are kind people. This is for Su Youzi.

[You can't be acting, can you?]

[Su Youzi has this kind of acting skill? ??? What kind of joke are you making? ???]

The staff found it a bit strange, as they had asked the guests what kind of small animals they liked during the initial communication.

Su Youzi said it was a puppy.

Her performance today didn't seem like acting, especially when she was answering questions.

Lied.

"What do we do now?" Jiang Mu really wanted to keep Jinjin, but Su Youzi was afraid of dogs, and he couldn't ignore her feelings.

"Can you overcome it?" Xia Jingchu asked softly.

Su Youzi shook her head, glanced at everyone, then lowered her head, and teardrops suddenly fell from her pupils.

Her voice trembled slightly: "I'll try my best..."

Duan Xingye looked at her; her eyes lit up when he opened the door, and she didn't seem very scared...

He watched her "cry" with amusement, then said, "Keep it here. Buy a fence and put it in the living room. Just keep Su Youzi away from it."

[Hahaha, Wild Boy won't tolerate her!!!]

[Jin Jin stays, Su Youzi gets out—that's the best option!]

【Seconded! 】

【+1】

"Is it okay?" Xia Jingchu asked in a low voice.

Su Youzi pouted, her eyes reddening, and nodded resolutely.

Jiang Mu finally felt relieved; thank goodness, they almost lost their dog.

"Then Jinjin is yours to take care of. Here's the brand of dog food it eats." The middle-aged man took out an empty bag.

Everyone:? ?

The program crew really knows how to have fun.

The funds that just landed in my pocket haven't even warmed up yet, and I have to spend them again.

“I have a dog. A bag of this brand of dog food costs five or six hundred yuan, and I also need to buy some canned food, snacks, and toys…” Jiang Mu said softly.

"How about this, everyone contribute 200 yuan to buy things for Jinjin and ingredients for our barbecue tonight," Zhao Yunlan said.

After Zhao Yunlan made the suggestion, everyone readily took out their money.

Su Youzi dawdled, finally handing it in last, muttering, "I don't even like it, and I still have to pay for it..."

Jiang Mu glanced at her, his disgust increasing by 1.

[Su Youzi is so stingy. The money was given to her by the production team, not her own.]

[You spent so much money on snacks yesterday, and everyone let you buy them too!!]

How can someone be so selfish?!

[Su Youzi, you're just making yourself look bad!]

Zhao Yunlan said, "Huo Jia and I will stay and make lunch. The rest of you can go shopping."

Huo Jia glanced at Su Youzi, "Are you alright? Why don't you stay and help with the cooking?"

Su Youzi shook her head, "I'll go with you. I can't help with the cooking anyway."

"It's okay if you can't do it, just keep me company?" Huo Jia said with a smile.

"The cooks have all been arranged, I'm fine, don't worry~" Su Youzi gave him a sweet smile.

Zhao Yunlan said, "By the way, you can also buy some pork. I remember buying some yesterday, but I couldn't find it when I checked the refrigerator this morning."

Duan Xingye glanced at Su Youzi out of the corner of his eye and uttered a barely audible "Okay".

The eight people, along with Jinjin, walked to the bus.

When getting on the bus, Li Bingcheng sat in the double seat first and waved for Su Youzi to sit next to him.

The eyes behind Su Youzi also looked at the empty seat next to Li Bingcheng.

"I'll sit in the back, I'm afraid of Jinjin..." She feigned fear, her voice trembling slightly, which made people want to protect her.

She sat down in the individual seat diagonally behind her.

Xia Jingchu smiled and sat down in the double seat next to Su Youzi, stretching his long legs out into the driveway.

"I'll shield you, don't be afraid."

Su Youzi smiled at him and whispered, "Thank you~"

[Sigh, Xia Jingchu is so sweet, actively blocking the dog. If only it weren't for Su Youzi.]

[I'm no longer a fan. How could someone with such beautiful eyes be blind to fall for a woman like that?]

My friend sent me a screenshot saying, "Is this your idol?"

[So embarrassing!!]

Before appearing on the show, Su Youzi specifically learned about the fish-keeping methods of the "Sea King":

Maintain ambiguity in the relationship.

Not clearly expressing emotions,

Make the other person fantasize about you.