55: Chapter 55, "The Sound of the Island Lingers," ranked first.

Chi Zhao returned to his room and received a call from a friend.

"Hey bro, what's up?"

"Not great, bro."

"What happened? Weren't things fine yesterday?"

"You didn't watch today?" Chi Zhao frowned.

Some brother he is, not even caring about me!

Damned guy!

"Oh, you know, I went to see Big Dog today. We're discussing my new album."

"Fine."

At the mention of this, Chi Zhao became even more irritable. Even though they were brothers, his friend was releasing a new album while he hadn't even found his footing yet.

"You're not jealous, are you?"

Chi Zhao forced a smile and said, "How could I be?"

"I'm more than happy for you. Congrats, bro!"

"Then what's wrong? Did a female guest reject you?"

"I haven't even invited anyone yet. How could they have the chance to reject me?"

"Is it that the girl you like is getting close to another guy?"

Hearing Chi Zhao's silence, the friend on the other end of the line became even more certain!

That must be it.

If he had known, he might as well have gone instead.

"I'm a bit torn right now." Seeing that his friend wasn't catching on, Chi Zhao had to lead the conversation himself.

"Torn about what?"

"Should I choose Su Lingyin or Jiang Miaozhu?"

"So confident, bro?" The voice on the other end chuckled.

"You know me. After all, my talent has already spread to the West Coast."

"Uh, what are you torn about?" The friend didn't dare to respond to that.

Too arrogant!

Have you even been abroad? 'West Coast' my foot.

Just staying in the underground scene would be considered a contribution to the hip-hop cause.

But since they were old friends, he had to show some concern.

"I liked Su Lingyin at first, but she's just a bit too cold, and she's a lawyer."

"Uh, what about the other one?"

"The other one is a producer, a singer-producer."

"That sounds pretty good. You'd have things in common, and maybe she could even help you out."

"That's what I was thinking too."

Chi Zhao's heart was now leaning towards Jiang Miaozhu.

The two of them hadn't had many chances to interact, which might be why she wasn't interested in him yet.

He believed he was definitely more charming than Chen Yu.

He was a 'cool boy'!

"If you ask me, there's nothing to be torn about. Just go for that music producer. Don't you want to shed your 'rapper' label? If you win her over, you'll get some resources. At the very least, she could write songs for you."

"But she's older than me."

"Heh, I know you. Stop pretending. Since when has age been an issue for you?"

"Fine, I'll take your advice. I'll go after her!"

"Tch, don't forget to share some resources with me when the time comes, bro."

"Don't worry, I could never forget you."

"By the way, do you know about... Chen Yu?"

"Yeah, he's been very popular lately. Why?" The friend hadn't watched today's live stream, so he naturally didn't know about the unpleasantness.

Besides, they were just friends.

When something's up, you're a 'good brother'; when nothing's up, you're nothing.

As for Chen Yu, he had come across him accidentally and followed him because of Chi Zhao.

He was indeed quite talented, at least better than those underground rappers.

"Then why didn't you tell me?" Chi Zhao complained.

"Huh? You didn't ask!"

That was a fair point, and it stumped him.

But following that was dissatisfaction and a sense of grievance.

You're blaming me for this too?

"Fine."

Chi Zhao hung up the phone unwillingly. The friend on the other end gave a disdainful smile.

With that IQ of yours, you're only fit to be friends with me!

Wait, it felt like he just insulted himself!

It's all Chi Zhao's fault!

...

Chen Yu returned to his room.

"Old Chen, you were so fierce today! That was satisfying!"

"How should I put it? You're my real-life spokesperson!"

Chen Yu: "Keep it low key, low key."

"You are my god!" Shen Yanzhou shouted.

"By the way, I see you and Su Lingyin are getting closer and closer. Can you give a brother a tip? Teach me the secret."

Chen Yu shook his head: "Even the cleverest housewife can't cook without rice."

Shen Yanzhou: "What do you mean?"

"It means that for someone who doesn't like you, no matter how hard you try, it's useless."

"Love still requires a bit of luck."

After thinking for a moment, Shen Yanzhou looked like a deflated balloon, listless.

"If you put it that way, didn't I come on this show for nothing?"

"The meeting itself is the meaning. Haven't you already met everyone?"

Shen Yanzhou nodded: "That's true. Forget it, I won't think about it. How can I, a grand CEO, be trapped by emotions!"

Chen Yu gave him a thumbs up; that was the right attitude.

"If the show has new female guests, you still have a chance."

"Really?" Shen Yanzhou's eyes lit up instantly.

"Well, you'd have to ask the Production Team about that. How would I know?"

Chen Yu shrugged and then went to wash up.

When good things happen, one's spirit is refreshed; even the bathwater tasted sweet.

While Chen Yu was showering, his fans were leaving comments on his videos one after another:

[Stop neglecting your proper business; being a singer is your profession.]

[This singer isn't singing properly and went to fall in love instead!]

[A cook who doesn't want to fall in love isn't a good singer!]

[I'm really afraid that Chen Yu falling in love will cause his entire creative style to change.]

[Aren't sweet songs good? Do you have to listen to 'actor' and cry until dawn?]

[No, I listen to 'Gentleman' and cry. I feel like 'Gentleman' is even more humble and sad than 'actor'.]

The Production Team launched a CP (Couple) vote after the guests' dates today.

They posted some fan-made CPs on the official website.

[yu-yin lingering] — Chen Yu, Su Lingyin.

[River and Cloud Haze] — Jiang Miaozhu, He Yunshen.

[Shrine Porridge] — Jiang Miaozhu, Shen Yanzhou.

[River and Boat] — Jiang Miaozhu, Shen Yanzhou, He Yunshen.

[River and Boat] was also known as the [Threesome] combo.

[Han Sea Lemon Fragrance] — Xia Ningle, Xiao Wenhan.

[Wedding Feast Combo] — Lin Xi, Chi Zhao.

The netizens' imagination was quite respectable; the names they came up with were quite... pleasant!

Final Ranking:

The [yu-yin lingering] combo ranked first!

All the viewers thought they were very sweet!

Heartbeat Text Messages:

[Tonight, you are more beautiful than the moonlight] — Chen Yu.

[Don't forget the song you mentioned] — Su Lingyin.

The two sent messages to each other.

The emotional intensity was worlds apart from before.

It was as if the two were using the heartbeat messages to show off their affection; it made viewers' blood sugar rise just watching.

[If there is a next time, I will definitely protect you] — He Yunshen, sent to Jiang Miaozhu.

[Today's date was unsatisfactory. I hope next time we can have a date for just the two of us] — Shen Yanzhou, sent to Jiang Miaozhu.

[If I had come earlier, would the result have been different?] — Jiang Miaozhu, sent to Chen Yu.

[Even though you stepped on me many times today, I was still very happy. I hope your arm gets better soon.] — Xia Ningle, sent to Xiao Wenhan.

[I'm sorry, and thank you] — Xiao Wenhan, sent to Xia Ningle.

[I'm waiting for your date] — Chi Zhao, sent to Jiang Miaozhu.

The audience's comments were truly witty.

[yu-yin lingering is a sure thing! I just love their sweetness.]

[Sigh, it's a pity Jiang Miaozhu insists on hanging herself from Chen Yu's tree. It would be good to look at others more.]

[[Han Sea Lemon Fragrance] feels like they're catching up from behind. They have that sweet feeling of a campus romance.]

[I'm most optimistic about the [Threesome]. I won't say why; figure it out yourselves, hahaha!]