33: Chapter 33 Old Chen, jump!

The sun set in the west, and the seawater looked as if it had been sprinkled with countless golden crumbs, shimmering with the waves.

The stage was built on the beach, set against the backdrop of the burning sunset and the shimmering golden sea.

A giant screen played highlights from the house.

The stage lights lit up, orange beams sweeping across the golden sea. People stepped barefoot on the cool sand, kicking up fine grains with every step.

Mixing with the sound of waves crashing against the shore, it formed a unique seaside soundwave.

Bullet Chat:

[The Production Team actually found a lot of audience members.]

[They're not extras, are they?]

[These are volunteers recruited online by the Production Team.]

[Don't you guys know? The Summer Waves Band is performing.]

[Then isn't this just a small seaside concert?]

[Is anyone there? Can someone help me get Chen Yu's autograph?]

[What do you want an autograph for?]

[Once Chen Yu gets famous, his autograph could sell for dozens of yuan on Xianyu!]

[The person above has a business mind! Why don't we team up, tie Chen Yu up, and make him sign all day? We could make a million a day!]

After Chen Yu and the others arrived at the venue.

"It's quite lively!"

"Whoa, this is a small concert!"

The speakers played music with a refreshing rhythm, changing everyone's mood.

Accompanied by the sea breeze.

The atmosphere was at its peak!

The arrival of the group of handsome men and beautiful women caught everyone's attention.

However, everyone was quite restrained.

...

"Chen Yu, I'm a little nervous."

"What are you nervous about?"

Shen Yanzhou: "It's because he has no confidence in his own performance!"

"If I'd known, I should have ruined your song!"

"We should have all gone down together!"

Chen Yu smiled faintly. "You still have a chance. Just go on stage and push the big screen over, then no one will have to perform."

Shen Yanzhou chuckled. "Then wouldn't I be finished?!"

He just wanted to drag Chen Yu down with him, not stop being human himself!

There were so many audience members, far more than during the meetings.

"I still don't know what you're going to perform," Chen Yu asked curiously.

Shen Yanzhou coughed twice. "You'll know when the time comes."

Shen Yanzhou was carrying a small case.

"This isn't a magic kit, is it?"

"How did you know?!"

To keep it a secret from everyone, Shen Yanzhou hadn't taken this case out in the house at all.

All his magic practice had been at the office or at home.

"Don't tell anyone. I want to give everyone a surprise."

Chen Yu nodded. "Don't worry, my lips are sealed."

"You're going to perform magic?" He Yunshen asked loudly.

With his shout, everyone heard.

"Heh!!"

Shen Yanzhou's teeth itched with anger; he wanted to bite someone!

He Yunshen walked away with an innocent look, leaving behind the rest of the house members who were snickering.

Bullet Chat: [Why does it feel like these guys are more 'girly' than the girls?]

Seeing the members of the house arrive.

The host, Zhuang Ruxin, said loudly, "Welcome everyone to Jinyue Beach!"

Thunderous applause!

After all, most were fans invited by the Production Team who sincerely wanted to watch, so they were very cooperative.

"Today is the first group activity for Heartbeat House. Please welcome all the members onto the stage with a round of applause!"

Chen Yu rubbed his nose. He didn't realize there was this segment.

Everyone had different expressions.

Chen Yu looked easygoing and indifferent.

Su Lingyin's expression was as calm as ever.

Xia Ningle was wearing a cool outfit, completely different from her usual cute girl look.

Lin Xi maintained a polite smile.

Jiang Miaozhu puffed out her chest to show off her assets, making Lin Xi roll her eyes secretly.

Shen Yanzhou even waved to the audience, showing no signs of nervousness.

He Yunshen maintained his cold, serious, and proud demeanor.

Chi Zhao was already jumping in place. "Hey! Everybody, how are you?!"

It was hard not to guess Chi Zhao's profession.

He wasn't even acting anymore!

The eight of them stood on stage.

Well, Chi Zhao seemed to be about the same height as the other guys.

In reality, it was like he was standing on a stool.

Bullet Chat: [Those height-increasing insoles must be two stories high.]

[That's conservative. I bet the Empire State Building is nothing compared to them!]

[Looks like 180cm, but actually just one meter.]

[If you ask me, he's not even as tall as the girls. Are all hip-hop performers this short? Then I guess I'm excluded.]

[They're all goddesses. Even the host has 'legs for days'. My youth!]

The host, Zhuang Ruxin, was wearing a fresh pleated skirt that revealed her long legs, a radiant smile on her face.

"I'd like to ask about everyone's feelings regarding the house. Have you found someone who makes your heart flutter here?"

"Let's start from this side."

Seeing he was chosen, Chi Zhao said excitedly, "My feeling about the house is intimacy. Everyone feels like family."

Hearing this, several people wanted to vomit.

He'd only been there for a few days and they were already family.

Bullet Chat: [This isn't 'real' at all! I don't believe for a second they're family!]

"I've also met someone who makes my heart flutter." As Chi Zhao spoke, he looked at all the girls.

That's right!

All of them!

In Chi Zhao's heart, all these women belonged to him; they just needed to be ranked.

Su Lingyin first, Jiang Miaozhu second, the others didn't matter.

No one else called him out. Seeing his gaze, the host felt uncomfortable and didn't plan to ask him specifically who they were.

Chi Zhao was about to continue speaking, his mouth already open, when he heard the host say:

"Then let's invite the next guest to speak."

Everyone spoke in turn, mostly saying good things about their impression of the house.

As for whether they had a heart-fluttering interest...

Chen Yu's answer was yes.

His heart had indeed fluttered. One day, a door opened, and his heart moved.

What he didn't expect was that Su Lingyin also said yes.

Chen Yu's pupils dilated in shock.

She said yes?!

Seeing Chen Yu's incredulous gaze, Su Lingyin lowered her head, a flush of red suddenly spreading across her cheeks.

Whether it was love or not, her heart had indeed moved.

It seemed to happen through the repeated instances of care and the late-night snacks after coming home.

It was an experience she'd never had before, but she didn't dislike it at all.

Chen Yu was still dazed when he was suddenly cued by the host.

"Chen Yu, a netizen asks: Are you really only on a dating show for the money?"

"I started out for the money, but it's even better if there's love."

You can have your cake and eat it too!

"For this gathering, we've specially invited the [Summer Waves Band]. This summer, let's make some waves!"

Chen Yu was too lazy to complain. This introduction was so cringey; the script gets a bad review.

The Summer Waves Band began their performance.

"On a sunny summer evening, I'm thinking of you..."

Everyone started to get hyped up with the dynamic music!

"Old Chen, jump!" Shen Yanzhou grabbed Chen Yu's arm.

But Chen Yu felt like his feet were filled with lead; he really couldn't jump!

"You jump by yourself."

Shen Yanzhou seemed to have flipped a switch, showing off his charm like a peacock spreading its tail.

"Everyone, get hyped!"

Usually, Old Shen didn't seem this crazy.