88: Chapter 88: The Romance Complex Officially Ends, Shen Qingxue Takes the Initiative to Add Her Contact Information?!

The bullet comments flew by frantically, but the air at the scene was a bit subtly quiet.

Lu Li put the photo frame back into the gift box and closed the lid.

Shen Qingxue also put the photo frame back, then placed the gift box on her knees with both hands resting on top of it.

Neither of them spoke.

But that tacit silence was even more heart-fluttering than any words.

Director Zhou stood to the side, watching this scene, the corners of his mouth almost reaching his ears.

He gave the Deputy Director beside him a wink and lowered his voice.

"When the time comes, we will release these photos, and the trending searches will be secured."

The Deputy Director gave a thumbs-up.

"Director Zhou is brilliant."

Director Zhou cleared his throat and raised the megaphone.

"Alright, alright, you've all gotten your gifts, right?"

Everyone nodded.

"Great, next, I have one last thing to announce."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across everyone, and his tone suddenly turned serious.

"The recording of this season of Heartbeat 72 Hours is now completely over. Thank you all for your cooperation."

The beach was quiet for a moment.

Then Xu Hao was the first to react.

"Ah? It's ending just like this?"

"It's over."

Director Zhou nodded, his expression unusually carrying a hint of reluctance.

"Thank you all very much for your cooperation and dedication over the past few days, and thank you to all the staff for their hard work."

He paused and continued.

"I hope this experience can become a wonderful memory in everyone's hearts."

As soon as his voice fell, the staff took the lead in applauding.

Everyone else also started applauding, looking at each other with various expressions.

Finally, amidst the netizens' reluctance to see it end, the live broadcast screen gradually darkened.

[No, please don't, my digital pickles are gone wuwuwu]

[Lu Li and the goddess, please don't break up, because I'm the one who hurts!!!]

[When is the second season coming out? Hurry up!]

[Even though the show is over, the super topic isn't. Welcome everyone to come and ship them together!]

Before long, the live broadcast room closed.

The scene fell silent for a moment.

That contrast from high tension to sudden relaxation made everyone silent for a few seconds.

Director Zhou looked at the scene before him, clapped his hands, and pulled everyone's attention back.

"Alright, alright, the recording is completely over."

Director Zhou's voice was much softer than usual. Without the amplification of the megaphone, everyone found it a bit unaccustomed.

"Thank you all for your cooperation these past few days, everyone has worked hard."

"Pack up the equipment, clear the venue, staff move faster."

Director Zhou turned his head and shouted to the staff, then turned back, his gaze sweeping across all the guests.

"You can all go back and pack your luggage first. If you are not leaving today, the Program Team can arrange for you to stay overnight and leave tomorrow."

He paused and added a sentence.

"Of course, the accommodation fee will be covered by the Program Team."

After speaking, Director Zhou waved to everyone and turned to leave.

The staff began to pack up the equipment, dismantle the stage, and move props, presenting a busy scene on the beach.

Before long, the people at the scene gradually dispersed.

The stage was dismantled into pieces, staff members carried equipment back and forth, and only a few scattered guests remained standing in place on the beach.

Lu Li leaned against the trunk of a coconut tree with his hands in his pockets, listlessly looking at the distant sea.

Shen Qingxue stood two steps away from him, lowering her head to flip through the commemorative album, her fingertips gently brushing across the photos, wondering what she was thinking.

Xu Hao walked by carrying a gift box and winked at Lu Li.

"Lu Li, I'm heading out, going back to pack my things."

Lu Li raised his chin at him.

"Yeah, see you later."

"See you later."

Xu Hao chuckled and walked away on his own.

As for Lin Mo and the other few people, they had already left long ago. Only Zhou Yichen and these two people were left on the beach.

Lu Li yawned and was about to call Shen Qingxue to go back together.

Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught sight of a figure walking over this way.

Lu Li turned his head to look, his steps pausing for a second.

Oh, Zhou Yichen? What is he here for?

Before long, Zhou Yichen walked up to Shen Qingxue, opened his mouth, and hesitated before speaking.

"Teacher Shen."

Shen Qingxue raised her head and glanced at him.

"Something the matter?"

Zhou Yichen's fingers curled slightly, then he took out his phone from his pocket, unlocked the screen, and handed it to Shen Qingxue.

"Teacher Shen, the show is over. Would it be convenient to add contact information? In the future, we can collaborate on music or some other fields..."

Shen Qingxue lowered her eyes to glance at the phone he handed over and ignored it.

"Not convenient."

Three words.

Neat and crisp, without any hesitation.

Zhou Yichen's smile froze on his face.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something to salvage the situation, but the words that reached his lips were swallowed back down.

"Then... fine."

Zhou Yichen let out a dry laugh, put his phone back into his pocket, and tried his best to conceal his embarrassment.

"Sorry to bother you."

He turned around, took a deep breath, and strode away.

After taking two steps, his steps paused, he turned his head slightly, and out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Lu Li, who was leaning against the coconut tree watching the commotion.

A trace of annoyance instantly welled up.

Zhou Yichen let out a cold snort, withdrew his gaze, and quickened his pace to leave the beach.

Lu Li leaned against the coconut tree, watching Zhou Yichen's receding back, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.

If you can't add WeChat yourself, why are you looking at me? It's really inexplicable, making it seem like he offended him again.

"Leaving?"

A voice suddenly came from the side.

Lu Li turned his head. Shen Qingxue had put away the commemorative album at some point and was looking at him.

Her expression remained cold and aloof, but in those eyes looking at him, there seemed to be a hint of something indescribable.

Lu Li was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

"Let's go."

He pushed himself up from the coconut tree, patted the tree bark scraps stuck to his back, put his hands in his pockets, and started walking.

Shen Qingxue followed behind him, and the two walked back along the path by the sea.

The atmosphere between the two was surprisingly quiet, yet it didn't feel awkward; instead, there was an indescribable sense of ease.

After walking for about two minutes, Shen Qingxue suddenly spoke.

"Lu Li."

Lu Li paused his steps and turned around.

Shen Qingxue stood in place, still carrying the white gift box in her hand, the sea breeze blowing her hair slightly messy.

"What is it?"

"Give me your phone."

Lu Li was stunned for a moment, not reacting for a second.

"What are you doing?"

Shen Qingxue didn't speak, just looked at him like that. Her expression remained cold, but her eyes revealed a hint of seriousness.

Lu Li felt a bit baffled by her gaze, but still took his phone out of his trouser pocket, unlocked it, and handed it over.

Shen Qingxue took the phone, lowered her head to operate it a few times, and then handed it back to him.

"Saved."

Lu Li looked down and saw that there was an extra contact in his address book and WeChat, with her name as the remark.

He stared at those three words for two seconds, then raised his head with a surprised expression.

"Why did you add me?"

Shen Qingxue glanced at him indifferently.

"Can't I add you without a reason?"

Lu Li was choked up for a moment, opened his mouth to say something, but found that he didn't know how to respond.

He scratched his head and stuffed his phone back into his trouser pocket.

"...Fine, whatever you say."

Shen Qingxue didn't speak anymore, turned around, and continued walking forward.

Lu Li stood in place, watching her receding figure, and suddenly felt it was a bit funny.

To actively add someone's contact information and still be so righteous about it, she was truly one of a kind.

Then he took two quick steps to catch up with her, walking side by side with her, maintaining a distance of about half a meter between them—neither too far nor too close.