137: The anger of singles

Suddenly, a thud came from behind him as a suitcase fell over, startling Xie Yunxuan and pulling him back to reality.

Chen Fang’s voice came from behind him, “Sorry, sorry.”

Xie Yunxuan looked out the window, still melancholy, “Brother Chen, we’re old acquaintances, let’s chat for a bit.”

“Let’s chat.”

“You…”

Xie Yunxuan’s words were on the tip of his tongue, but he felt awkward about speaking from the heart, so he couldn’t help but seriously spout nonsense, “What’s your ideal? For example, your life plan?”

Chen Fang’s hand, which was hanging clothes, paused, “Buddy, the camera isn’t on. What do you want to ask? Can you speak like a normal person?”

Xie Yunxuan was silent for a while, then looked out the window and asked, “What do you think, in our line of work, when can we fall in love?”

“What? Is there someone you have a crush on among the female guests?” Chen Fang continued hanging clothes.

Xie Yunxuan shook his head, “No.”

Although he thought they were indeed very beautiful. Especially Yue Qingzhu, her temperament and appearance were like an ice princess from a game model. But he only dared to admire, not to think too deeply. If he showed even a hint of thought in front of the camera, his fans would tear him apart.

Xie Yunxuan sighed, “Because the theme of this episode is a park, when we see couples among the tourists later, won’t it feel desolate?”

Chen Fang nodded in agreement, “Indeed, even Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day are together, but you’re still single.”

“Xie Yunxuan’s negative emotional value +666!”

Xie Yunxuan clenched his fists. Damn it! Chen Dog!

His impulse to confide his single dog woes instantly turned into strong resentment and a desire to protect his pride.

Alright, alright, so he’s single, huh?

Xie Yunxuan snorted coldly, turned to Chen Fang, and said, “I’m single? Haha. I dated three people in high school, but later I just became addicted to the feeling of being single. What about you? How many did you date before your debut?”

“Many people pursued me, but for the sake of my studies, I decisively rejected them.”

Oh, so he’s a lifelong single dog, huh?

What right does 100 paces have to mock 50 paces?

Xie Yunxuan tutted twice, straightened his back, and a sense of superiority welled up, as he began to pontificate:

“Tsk, Brother Chen, no way? You’re 22 and never been in love?”

“When you get older, people consider more and more things, gradually sealing their hearts with concrete, unable to find that feeling of unrestrained love from when they were young. So, if you don’t have a good relationship when you’re young, you’ll regret it for life!”

“You’ve already changed careers, so while you’re not too old, have a good relationship. Are you perhaps not good at it? Should I teach you a few tricks?”

“Chasing girls is simple, you have to be proactive. Girls are generally more shy.”

“Look at the three upstairs, they don’t even need our help with their suitcases. If you don’t take the initiative, how will girls come to you? Right?

“And then…”

Knock knock!

Xie Yunxuan was in the middle of showing off his seasoned romantic expertise, when a knock suddenly came from the door.

He reluctantly said, “Come in.”

Shen Wantang poked her head in, her chestnut wavy hair gently swaying, and she smiled faintly at Chen Fang, “Teacher Chen? Are you free to come out for a moment?”

Chen Fang had just finished tidying up, “Okay.”

He pushed his suitcase against the wall and walked towards the door.

“That’s great.” Shen Wantang’s eyes curved into a smile, “Come, come.”

Chen Fang shrugged at Xie Yunxuan and walked out of the room.

“Xie Yunxuan’s negative emotional value +555”

The door slammed shut, leaving only the sound of the wind from outside in the room, feeling a bit desolate.

Xie Yunxuan fell silent.

Did it have to be such a coincidence? He had been pretending for ages, just said that girls wouldn’t take the initiative, and then Teacher Shen slapped him in the face?

Heh, what kind of girl is this? This isn’t Shen Wantang as a girl, it’s just Shen Wantang as a colleague.

He didn’t lose face.

Xie Yunxuan looked out the window, closed the window, and drew the curtains.

What’s so good about being in love?

Every day, all they talk about is: Have you eaten, go to bed early, wear more clothes, drink hot water, battery died, just turned on, a bit sleepy, logging off now.

A waste of youth, even dogs wouldn’t bother!

He’s a person who loves to read.

Xie Yunxuan picked up the ghost blows out the light next to him.

Ugh, he’s tired of it. He’ll read it when there’s a camera. He’ll go wash up first.

…

In the living room, three female guests were decorating the living room with the ornaments they brought.

The production team had informed them some time ago that they could bring three or four small favorite ornaments, such as figurines, vases, small dolls, potted plants, etc., to decorate the living room and bedrooms. This would make the villa more personalized and also showcase each guest’s unique style.

The production team staff were currently next door.

Shen Wantang was too lazy to go over. She asked Chen Fang to come out, firstly because she wanted the tallest among the seven to help her reach things high up, and secondly to communicate and bond with a colleague.

After Chen Fang helped her with her things, he also joined the team decorating the villa. Although he only brought one ornament.

Chen Fang took a refrigerator magnet from his backpack, went to the kitchen, and stuck it on the refrigerator.

On the refrigerator magnet were five warm words—“Don’t forget to eat.”

Of course, as a meticulous person, he considered more than just people forgetting to eat; he also considered another aspect. After the lights are off at night, the 135th character of this refrigerator magnet will glow and change to: “Don’t eat.”

With such a meticulous roommate as him, this group of people was truly fortunate.

Shen Wantang was arranging a vase and curiously leaned over to look, only to see the five words “Don’t forget to eat” on the refrigerator magnet, with a cute little cat symbol next to them.

She leaned against the table behind her and chuckled, “Wow, how cute. Teacher Chen is so thoughtful.”

Chen Fang nodded seriously, “You flatter me.”

…

Behind the two of them.

Behind the kitchen island, a pair of eyes slowly emerged.

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Yue Qingzhu’s fingers were gripping the edge of the counter, her eyes narrowed, staring…

Her fingers unconsciously tapped the edge of the countertop, and she pouted. She secretly muttered sarcastically in her heart:

Wow~ how~ cute~ Teacher Chen, you’re~ so~ thoughtful~

Yue Qingzhu pouted, and a stage play popped up in her mind—

A demon with two horns crossed its arms and grumbled, “Heh heh, thoughtful, so many people he’s thoughtful to, he’s almost like a central air conditioner.”

A little angel with a halo above its head quickly waved its hands, “No, no. This is what the production team asked for! And this is polite! It’s clearly a very heartwarming gesture.”

The little demon gritted its teeth and said, “Warm? Have you seen coal? Burn it for a while, and a warm man will turn into a scumbag!”

The judge in the center slammed a gavel, “Stop! What does it have to do with you two?!”

The demon clenched its fists and said angrily:

“Among the guests, he’s the only friend I know, so I’m allowed to be a little disappointed, aren’t I? It’s like saying… it’s like saying…”

The demon pouted, thought for a moment, its eyes lit up, and its tone became self-righteous again, “It’s like, in high school, my best friend fell in love and abandoned me for a guy, and I was very sad! Isn’t that the same logic?! Heh, never mind. I’ll go play with the girls. If I don’t have friends, I’ll make new ones. Anyway, I’ll get close to people with my billions, hmph!”

Eh, wait, what am I doing?

Yue Qingzhu came back to her senses and slowly, quietly, squatted down.

She was just coming to see what ingredients were in the kitchen, wasn’t she?

They’ve been chatting for a long time. She should just pretend to be air. Don’t make a sound, or she’ll be mistaken for eavesdropping on them.

Yue Qingzhu shrunk her neck, pushed the hair from behind her ear to the side of her face, covering her ears which were hot from embarrassment, and continued to observe what was in the cabinet with pursed lips.

On the other side of the cabinet, Chen Fang walked to the kitchen door and scanned the area behind him.

He had just heard the prompt sound of Yue Qingzhu’s negative emotional value increasing. What was going on?

Seeing no one else in the kitchen, he walked to the living room.

He saw Bai Wenbin and Liang Yan just coming out of their bedrooms. Walking a few more steps to his own bedroom door, Xie Yunxuan was still sitting at his desk rummaging through a book.

Chen Fang looked up at the second floor, and a guess formed in his mind—Zhao Jin, you’re badmouthing me to Yue Qingzhu behind my back?

In the kitchen.

After the two had walked for a while, Yue Qingzhu slowly poked her head out again.

Confirming they were gone, she stood up, pulled a mirror from her pocket, and seeing only a slight embarrassed blush on her fair cheeks, which was still normal, she stood up and walked out of the kitchen as if nothing had happened.