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

The atmosphere dropped to freezing point.

The photographer looked at Huo Jia, then at Su Youzi.

For a moment I didn't know what to do, and my two hands holding the camera hung awkwardly in mid-air.

Huo Jia seems angry; her face looks terrible.

[Terrifying! I feel like Huo Jia is the kind of man who would commit domestic violence!]

Summer is still the best; she's gentle, refined, and has a graceful demeanor.

The photographer suggested taking a break.

After a ten-minute break, the two returned to the studio.

In the end, the filming was barely completed.

But it planted a seed in Huo Jia's heart.

The shop assistant gave them the photos.

Su Youzi still looks radiant and beautiful in the photo.

But upon closer inspection, one can see that her smile has lost some warmth, and her eyes have become somewhat distant.

It was as if shrouded in a thin mist, making it difficult to see clearly.

[Su Youzi looks so beautiful in the photo!]

[Yeah, their looks are absolutely stunning!]

Huo Jia's face was so sour.

Who cares? He was the one who started it.

Cut him off, let the pomelo shine alone~~

The guests gradually returned to the "Budding House".

Today's dates didn't seem to go very well; everyone seemed a bit down.

Yes, the whole thing was awkward between Lu Jiayi and Xia Yingdi.

[Duan Xingye and Jiang Mu's group is alright, at least there aren't any conflicts.]

The pairing of Huo Jia and Su Youzi was a complete disaster; you could practically feel the tension even through the screen.

Hopefully, the production team will put more effort into arranging dates next time, and avoid these ineffective dates.

Jiang Mu returned to the small house, his face showing undisguised exhaustion.

She sat down in a corner of the sofa.

He picked up a cushion and hugged it to his chest, letting out a long sigh.

At this moment, Zhu Jiuchuan and Zhao Yunlan also returned.

Jiang Mu glanced toward the door.

The two were chatting and laughing, and seemed to be in good spirits.

Jiang Mu tightened her grip on the pillow.

"Mu Mu~" Zhao Yunlan greeted Jiang Mu with a big smile.

Jiang Mu forced a smile.

Did you go to a cat cafe?

"Yes, those cats are so good at attracting customers. They're all so affectionate and you can't help but love them."

Zhao Yunlan sat down next to Jiang Mu and quietly gave Zhu Jiuchuan a suggestive look.

"Brother Chuan also bought a little cat plush toy."

At this moment, Zhu Jiuchuan took a kitten plush toy out of his pocket and placed it on the coffee table in front of Jiang Mu.

Zhao Yunlan placed her kitten in Jiang Mu's hands and added with a smile.

"Brother Chuan bought this especially for you."

Zhu Jiuchuan smiled and glanced at Jiang Mu without saying a word, his eyes full of tenderness.

Jiang Mu was taken aback.

He looked down at the doll in his hand.

It's fluffy and has a very content expression.

Jiang Mu gently stroked the doll's soft fur with her fingertips, a smile spreading across her face.

"Thank you."

Zhu Jiuchuan's eyes were gentle as water, "To make up for the regret that you didn't get to go to the cat cafe today."

[Brother Chuan deserves a huge bonus!!! I pick you~~]

This couple definitely went their separate ways; Duan Xingye lost.

"Cough cough."

This sudden cough.

Like an untimely gust of wind, it instantly blew away the subtle warmth in the living room.

Jiang Mu and Zhu Jiuchuan looked up at the same time.

Duan Xingye strolled leisurely down from the second floor, his hands casually in his pockets.

He nodded slightly to everyone and sat down on a single sofa.

[Holy crap! Duan Xingye's here too!]

[Brother Yezi, hurry up and charge! Don't let Zhu Jiuchuan gain the upper hand!]

[Duan Xingye: Zhu Jiuchuan, you dare to steal my woman?!]

[My heart breaks at Wild Boy's bitter smile! He must be forcing a smile!]

Duan Xingye's gaze swept around the room, finally settling on the doorway.

"Is everyone still missing? What time is it?"

Zhao Yunlan looked up and replied, "Yeah, only President Huo and Youzi are missing. They went to take pictures, so I reckon they'll be dawdling for a while longer."

As soon as the words fell.

Xia Jingchu and Li Bingcheng both turned their gazes to the door.

"Don't they know everyone's waiting for them to eat?" Duan Xingye frowned.

Dinner tonight was prepared by the production team. The table is already set with casserole dishes, fried chicken, and drinks, and we're just waiting for everyone to arrive.

Jiang Mu glanced at Duan Xingye with a sly look in his eyes.

She smiled secretly, her lips pursed.

I silently added his inner monologue: My wife is dating someone else, and I'm jealous, but I have to hold it in!

Zhu Jiuchuan noticed that she was smiling at Duan Xingye.

A pang of sadness welled up inside her, and she asked softly, "What's making you so happy?"

Jiang Mu smiled and shook his head slightly.

She covered her mouth with her hand, leaned closer to him, and mouthed: I'll tell you later.

His smile held a hint of mischief and mystery.

The bitterness in Zhu Jiuchuan's heart inexplicably dissipated a lot.

[Oh~ What are those two whispering about? I want to hear too!!]

[It's kind of sweet~ Brother Chuan smiled~~]

A TV drama is playing on the television.

Of the eight people sitting on the sofa, four of them had no interest in watching TV.

Li Bingcheng, Xia Jingchu, Duan Xingye, and Jiang Mu.

Ten minutes passed.

The door was pushed open gently.

Su Youzi and Huo Jia entered the living room one after the other.

The atmosphere between the two was terribly somber.

"You're finally back!" Zhao Yunlan greeted them first.

"We've been waiting for you to start eating," Liu Tang complained.

"Yes, I'm sorry to have kept everyone waiting." Su Youzi smiled and bowed slightly.

Huo Jia remained silent with a dark expression, as if someone owed him millions.

The other guests looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Let's eat first," Zhao Yunlan said, breaking the awkward silence.

The group walked to the dining table.

Lee Byung-sung was starving, so he picked up a chicken leg and started gnawing on it.

"What's wrong with you? Isn't the photo studio fun?" he asked Huo Jia, his words muffled as he chewed on a chicken leg.

Huo Jia rolled her eyes at him, pulled out a chair and sat down, her movements so rough it looked like she was about to dismantle the chair.

Lee Byung-sung: "......"

Are you sick of gunpowder?

I didn't offend you, did I?

Then I thought about it.

The date definitely didn't go well!!!

Hey!

Dude, you've been eliminated!

At the other end of the table, Lu Jiayi's gaze was glued to Duan Xingye, as if it were glued to him.

She deliberately raised her voice and said to Zhao Yunlan:

"Lanlan, guess what movie Jingchu and I watched at the private cinema?"

Zhao Yunlan asked cooperatively, "What movie?"

"The Silence of the Sea! A very touching love story!"

After Lu Jiayi finished speaking, she secretly glanced at Duan Xingye out of the corner of her eye to see if he had any reaction.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yunlan immediately perked up and said:

"I know this movie, it's really good! I still remember when the male and female leads first met, the female lead was playing a piece by Bach!"

Duan Xingye kept his head down and ate, seemingly uninterested in the topic.

At this moment, Huo Jia suddenly slammed down his chopsticks.

It made a "bang" sound.

The whole table was startled and froze, their hands stopping what they were doing.

He snorted coldly, his tone unfriendly, "It's so noisy."

Su Youzi seemed unaffected by him, eating her meal with a calm expression.

[Holy crap! Is Huo Jia some kind of crazy, domineering CEO??]

This kind of person is a bit scary...

[It was all because Su Youzi acted shamelessly first and provoked President Huo.]

Are you alright? Huo Jia's behavior today constitutes sexual harassment!

[He should be arrested!]

Duan Xingye looked at Huo Jia with a warning in his eyes.

"Ho Jia—"