[I can understand them feeling that 2000 yuan for a trip to an amusement park is a bit lacking, but... normal people spend one to two thousand a day? Am I excluded from that?]
[I used to be a casual fan of Qiu Xin Xue, but today she's really rubbed me the wrong way. If she thinks it's not enough, then don't waste it. The ice cream and cotton candy were each eaten in one bite and discarded by her, costing nearly 100 yuan in total. She's the one wasting, she's the one saying it's not enough, and she's the one being pretentious... It's absurd...]
[What do you mean discarded? They fell by accident!]
[Once it's an accident, twice it's still an accident? It's clearly intentional.]
[Exactly. I can understand her wanting to maintain her figure while still trying a bite. Whether it was intentional or accidental, it's just a young girl's whim, within the normal range. But what she said was really sickening. She was the one wasting, and then she blamed the production team for being excessive. I can't watch this anymore. I'm going to the livestream next door.]
[I just came back from the livestream next door. To be honest, they were also having a heart-to-heart talk, and it was much better than this livestream. Their discussions were also more in-depth. If you don't believe me, go and see for yourselves.]
[Ji Mei Na's emotional and innocent idealistic thinking, Lin Yi Rou's rationality and weak pessimistic streak, and Xia Qing Tian as the moderating force... My goodness, how can she chat so well? She feels like a girl who was raised with wealth and is very well-mannered. She understands everything, can keep up with conversations, and can control the situation. This sister could be a host and it wouldn't be a problem.]
[I'm using a dual screen, watching both livestreams. The three sisters next door are indeed chatting better and interacting more naturally. Qiu Xin Xue and Lu Song Tao always give me a "manufactured sweetness" vibe.]
[Ah! That's why I felt something was a bit off. It really is a manufactured sweetness vibe!]
[Indeed, me too... Never mind, I'll go next door.]
[Are you all Xia Qing Tian's paid commenters, putting her down while praising her?]
[Exactly. If you don't like it, don't watch. Do you understand politeness?]
Soon, the comment section of the livestream devolved into chaos.
In the afternoon, Qiu Xin Xue and Lu Song Tao's manufactured sweetness became even more pronounced. The two twenty-somethings queued up for the carousel, and Qiu Xin Xue needed Lu Song Tao to help her on and off.
For some of the more thrilling rides, Lu Song Tao was keen, but Qiu Xin Xue refused, fearing it would ruin her image. It was evident that Lu Song Tao wasn't having much fun, but he had to play along.
The more they interacted, the more their awkwardness, cloying behavior, and incompatibility became apparent.
The number of viewers in the livestream dwindled. Aside from the "little snowflakes" who continued to praise Qiu Xin Xue's stunning beauty, Lu Song Tao's fans couldn't even be bothered to comment.
Meanwhile, the livestream next door grew increasingly lively.
The setting sun cast an orange veil over the old street. The three of them, Xia Qing Tian, Ji Mei Na, and Lin Yi Rou, sat by a stone bridge, leaning against each other while eating ice cream. They traced the historical marks left on the edges of the stone bridge with the palms of their hands, gazing at the swift river flowing beneath. They couldn't help but marvel at the miracle of life and the greatness of nature.
"It's good to be alive," Xia Qing Tian said, taking the last bite of her cone and sighing contentedly.
Only by living could one witness the colorful world before them and feel the warmth of human life.
Ji Mei Na and Lin Yi Rou, beside her, nodded in agreement.
That evening, after dinner, the three found they had 1000 yuan left. They went to a small temple in the old street and bought a small peace charm for each of the eight guests participating in the recording. Each charm cost 50 yuan, totaling 400 yuan.
When they returned, they were informed by the production team that the remaining 600 yuan could be divided equally between Xia Qing Tian and Ji Mei Na. In the next round of heart-to-heart dates, the guest groups they were in would each receive an additional 300 yuan dating fund.
Upon hearing this, Xia Qing Tian knew that the production team would definitely not let the girls hang out together again next time.
Ji Mei Na and Lin Yi Rou also understood. The three exchanged glances and shrugged helplessly.
That evening, Xia Qing Tian began distributing the peace charms. "I'll give my idol's peace charm to him. Mei Na, can you pass Tong Shao's to him?"
"Ah? Why me?" Ji Mei Na didn't really want to interact with Tong Nian Zhe. She had a perfectly happy day today, there was no need to spoil the end with anger.
"You're like an older sister. Wouldn't it be good to show him your magnanimity as an elder sister?" Having spent some time together, Xia Qing Tian had a clear understanding of Ji Mei Na's personality. "Go on, go on."
"Alright." Hearing Xia Qing Tian say that, Ji Mei Na took the bait, nodded, took the charm from Xia Qing Tian, and walked away with her chest puffed out.
"Rou Rou, your trouble is Ji Jun's," Xia Qing Tian handed Ji Jun's peace charm to Lin Yi Rou.
"You could give it to him, couldn't you..." Lin Yi Rou's gaze shifted slightly.
"How is that the same? I'm your CP fan. I've spent the whole day with you. Think of it as giving your fans a treat~ Go on, go on." Xia Qing Tian gave Lin Yi Rou a push on the back.
"Then, okay." Lin Yi Rou then pursed her lips into a slight smile and walked quickly towards Ji Jun's room.
Afterward, Xia Qing Tian went to find Ling Feng Han and presented the peace charm. "Idol, I bought this in the old street today. It's a small token of my appreciation~"
"Thanks," Ling Feng Han had just finished showering, his hair still damp. A white towel hung around his neck. "You didn't forget to bring me a gift even when you were out on a date. That's thoughtful."
"Who told you you're my idol, right~" Xia Qing Tian winked playfully.
Ling Feng Han nodded, evidently pleased, and then said with a smile, "I just received a notification from the director's team. We'll be paired up tomorrow morning."
"Pairing up again?" Xia Qing Tian blinked. The three of them had only just returned and weren't aware of this.
"It's to pair up first, and then we'll do the activities for the second week," Ling Feng Han replied.
"Is that so?" Xia Qing Tian was a little surprised. When she watched this show in her previous life, the activities for the second week were not like this.
It seemed that her unexpected actions had prompted the production team to make a last-minute decision to change the schedule.
Actually, this wasn't so bad. Otherwise, Xia Qing Tian would have had to rack her brain to orchestrate things, leaving no time to enjoy herself.
Even if she won, she would always feel a sense of guilt for cheating.
It was fine if it was changed.
"Do you have any of the male guests you'd like to choose?" Ling Feng Han asked.
"No," Xia Qing Tian shrugged. "What about you?"
"If I had to say... you," Ling Feng Han said after some thought.
"Because you don't know the others well, and you're too lazy to make new friends. Looking around, I'm the most convenient, right?" Xia Qing Tian raised an eyebrow.
"This was supposed to be a romantic moment, but the way you put it makes me feel like I'm treating you like a tool," Ling Feng Han said helplessly.
"Aren't I?" Xia Qing Tian narrowed her eyes.
"I really can't refute that," Ling Feng Han chuckled. After chatting for a while, they both bid each other goodnight.
Then, Xia Qing Tian handed the peace charms for Qiu Xin Xue and Lu Song Tao to the production team, asking them to pass them on, and then headed straight back to her room.
Qiu Xin Xue and Lu Song Tao returned close to midnight, both with grim expressions.