31: Chapter 31 "When an avalanche occurs, no snowflake is innocent."

In the darkness, she lay with her eyes open, staring at the ceiling.

Hmph, if it weren't for convenience, coupled with sensing the vague, lingering malicious thoughts from the other guests, she would never, even if beaten to death, form a CP with Lu Li.

As for what the internet was saying—that she was actually dating Lu Li? Stop joking around!

She would rather be beaten to death than date Lu Li in this lifetime!

...

At the same time, in another room.

Zhou Yichen sat on the sofa. He had already torn off the band-aid on his finger, and the two-millimeter wound was almost invisible under the light.

After applying a new band-aid, he picked up his phone and stared at the trending search list for a long time, his expression growing increasingly gloomy.

Lu Li, it was Lu Li again.

He occupied the first trending search spot, and he occupied the second one as well, even getting tied together with Shen Qingxue.

And as for him, Zhou Yichen, the top-tier star with a dignified twenty million fans, he was ranked third in trending searches? And the result was still because of such a stupid matter as 'severely injured finger'.

Just by looking at the title, anyone could tell it was notorious hype.

Zhou Yichen couldn't help taking a deep breath.

"A bunch of haters just hate for the sake of hating, and they will never know that when an avalanche strikes, not a single snowflake is innocent!"

"Forget it, let's look at the comments first."

Zhou Yichen paused for a moment, then his finger tapped open the comment section, and the first comment quickly came into view.

[Are your periods coming soon?]

Zhou Yichen froze, and the next second his eyes widened instantly as a blush spread with lightning speed from the roots of his ears all the way to his cheeks.

People often say that a pounding heart is the most beautiful realization behind a young man's blushing face.

But only Zhou Yichen knew that he was about to be driven crazy with anger!

What does 'are your periods coming soon' mean?

He was a man, he was a man!

Without hesitation, Zhou Yichen immediately pulled a gloomy face, then switched to a burner account he rarely used, and started arguing back and forth with the haters right away.

...

On the other side, in the Program Team's workspace.

Director Zhou was processing some live-broadcast clips recorded today, which could be put into the behind-the-scenes footage at the end of the episode later.

At this moment, the Deputy Director at the side suddenly leaned over and whispered, "Director Zhou, for tomorrow's segment, should we..."

He made a gesture, and his meaning was very obvious.

Should they arrange something?

Director Zhou stopped what he was doing, glanced at him, and shook his head faintly.

"No need."

The Deputy Director was slightly stunned.

"No need? With such a good opportunity, not stirring up some trouble?"

Director Zhou put down his thermos cup, the corners of his mouth curling into a meaningful smile.

"We don't need to stir it up; naturally, someone else will."

The Deputy Director looked bewildered.

Director Zhou pointed at Zhou Yichen's room on the screen.

"This fellow will definitely stir up trouble tomorrow."

The Deputy Director came to a sudden realization.

"You mean, he's going to use that dating right..."

Director Zhou nodded, his smile deepening.

"Yes, and I bet he will definitely invite Shen Qingxue."

The Deputy Director's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Isn't that just perfect? Lu Li and Shen Qingxue's CP has just been hyped up, and if Zhou Yichen sticks his foot in, the Shura field will be maxed out directly!"

Director Zhou leaned back against the chair, his gaze falling on the screen.

"That's why I said we don't need to stir it up; someone else will naturally do it. After all, this is an opportunity I specially prepared for him."

The Deputy Director chuckled twice and couldn't help giving Director Zhou a thumbs-up.

"Director Zhou is still the brilliant one."

...

The next day.

At 8:50 in the morning, on the first-floor living room of Heartbeat Apartment.

The eight guests had already arrived, scattered across the sofas.

Lu Li leaned against the very corner, still wearing flip-flops and big shorts, holding a box of yogurt in his hand and drinking it intermittently.

He originally thought the Program Team would provide breakfast, but he didn't expect the Program Team to play for real—saying they wouldn't provide food, and then truly not providing any food.

They really weren't acting like human beings.

But it was just breakfast; anyway, he was here on a "vacation", so missing a meal didn't matter.

As for the moods of the others, Lu Li wasn't clear about that.

On the other side, Shen Qingxue sat on the single sofa diagonally opposite him, wearing a creamy-white T-shirt, with her long hair scattered loosely and almost no trace of makeup visible on her face.

Moreover, even though she was wearing very loose long jeans on her lower body, a glance still made her legs look straight and slender.

Zhou Yichen had also changed into a casual suit today, and his hair was still meticulously groomed.

Only today, his expression wasn't good, and his state wasn't good either. Even with concealer under his eyes, a trace of faint dark circles could still be seen.

Lu Li glanced at Zhou Yichen a few more times, somewhat suspecting whether this kid hadn't slept all night.

Actually, Lu Li guessed right.

Zhou Yichen had only slept for two hours last night, and spent the rest of the time frantically arguing back and forth with his burner account. The final result wasn't great, and instead, it had pissed him off half to death.

As for the others, their states all looked pretty decent, having completely changed into new outfits and looking brand new.

Several cameras in the living room were already in position. Although the red indicator lights were on, the live broadcast clearly hadn't started yet.

Staff members shuttled back and forth between the living room and the kitchen, doing some final debugging work.

Director Zhou stood behind the monitor holding a large loudspeaker, his gaze sweeping over every guest present, finally pausing for a second on Lu Li's outfit today.

Lu Li was drinking yogurt and didn't notice his gaze at all.

The corners of Director Zhou's mouth twitched slightly, and then he raised the loudspeaker.

"Guests, the live broadcast will start in ten minutes. Please check your condition again. If anyone needs anything, you can bring it up now."

As soon as his voice fell, Su Qing immediately raised her hand.

"Director Zhou, can I touch up my makeup?"

Director Zhou nodded and said, "Yes, make it quick."

Su Qing pulled out her pressed powder from her bag and began touching up her makeup facing a small mirror.

Lin Yu also followed suit by taking out lipstick, pursing her lips, and gently wiping the corners of her mouth with her finger.

As for the male guests, they occasionally flicked their hair, patted their clothes, and continued putting on airs.

Lu Li finished drinking the yogurt, threw the box into the trash can, and leisurely collapsed onto the sofa, performing a Ge You-style slouch for everyone.

Director Zhou looked at his appearance, wanting to say something but stopping himself, and in the end said nothing.

Forget it, this kid was just like this; whatever happens, happens.

...

At 8:58.

Director Zhou raised the loudspeaker, his expression a bit more serious than before.

"Guests, the live broadcast is about to begin! Please take your respective positions!"

Everyone immediately straightened up, adjusted their expressions, and prepared to get into character.

Lu Li opened one eye, glanced at the surroundings, and then closed it again.

On the other side, Shen Qingxue raised her head, her expression still cold and aloof, but her whole person looked a bit more spirited than before.

Director Zhou began counting down.

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