Although Luo Yuqi said he would also participate in the program, Shen Jianxi did not wait for him the next day. Instead, she asked the driver to take her there early.
On the way, Shen Jianxi received a message from Luo Yuqi:
[Sister, why didn't you wait for me?]
Shen Jianxi: [I thought about it, your most important thing now is still your studies. As for participating in programs, let's talk about it after you graduate.]
The main reason was that at the birthday banquet on Saturday, Luo Yuqi had met Ji Zhaoyun. Although it was very dark at the time, she couldn't be sure if Ji Zhaoyun remembered him.
Luo Yuqi: [Sister, I've been guaranteed admission.]
Shen Jianxi: ......
She stared at the words on the screen, her fingers frozen, unsure how to reply.
Guaranteed admission...
Amazing.
Since that's the case, then...
[How are your postgraduate entrance exam preparations going? Don't take it lightly.]
The other party seemed to be startled by her words. The typing indicator had been showing on the chat box, but Luo Yuqi's message never came. Shen Jianxi happily locked her phone.
The car had already arrived at the filming location. She grabbed her belongings and just as she got out of the car, she met Jing Luan, who had also just arrived, at the entrance.
He was holding a large plastic bag, which Shen Jianxi found somewhat familiar, but she didn't think much of it. She walked forward and greeted him warmly, "Hi! Brother Luan, you're here so early." Sudannovel.com
Jing Luan twitched his nose a little uncomfortably at her enthusiasm, "It's okay."
On the day he was leaving, he had already gotten into the nanny van but returned to the love cabin and found the director, who was preparing to leave, in the control room.
Seeing him approach, although the director knew exactly what was going on, he still feigned a little surprise, "Little Jing, you haven't gone back yet?"
As he spoke, he got up to pour some water into his teacup.
In front of his senior in the industry, Jing Luan was completely different from the rebellious demeanor he displayed on screen. He was quite obedient, "Director, I have something I'd like to ask your advice on."
The director thought to himself: Here it comes!
He took a sip of his goji berry water and smiled kindly, "Go ahead."
Upon receiving permission, Jing Luan hesitated for a moment before speaking, testing the waters, "...Director, don't I need to have some interaction with the other guests? Like exchanging rings or something."
"What I mean is, this is a dating show, wouldn't this create some buzz..."
The director chuckled to himself, but the smile disappeared from his face.
Seeing his expression, Jing Luan couldn't help but become nervous.
As the sound of the cup hitting the table echoed, the director slowly began, "Little Jing—"
"Yes, Director."
"You're still young, and it's normal to want more screen time. However, in our industry, I believe you understand that status is everything. Actor Shen is the highlight of our show, so naturally, we'll arrange more interactions between partners."
Jing Luan was stunned. He no longer bothered to refute the director's words, only feeling a weight lifted from his heart.
His thoughts returned to the present. He glanced at the girl beside him. She was enthusiastically sharing all sorts of interesting things she had encountered in the past two days, her expression lively.
Jing Luan pursed his lips into a subtle smile. He listened quietly, interjecting with responses from time to time.
77: "Beep! Favorability +5, current Jing Luan's favorability is 45."
Hearing the familiar voice, Shen Jianxi's smile became even brighter.
......
The two entered the love cabin one after the other. Not many people had arrived yet. Shen Jianxi looked around but didn't see Ji Zhaoyun. However, she did see someone unexpected.
"Luo Yuqi, what are you doing here?!"
At that moment, Luo Yuqi was talking to Li Ying. Whatever he said had made Li Ying laugh heartily. Hearing his name called, he looked up.
"Sister, Brother!"
Shen Jianxi watched as he pounced over like a large Samoyed and hung on her.
Luo Yuqi whispered in her ear, so only they could hear, "Sister, see how good I am? I've kept your identity completely hidden for you."
Shen Jianxi: ......
"...Thank you."
"You're welcome, Sister."
After saying that, Luo Yuqi let go. After all, it was fine for a short period, but if it lasted longer, it would feel somewhat intimate.
The moment he let go of Shen Jianxi, Li Ying asked with a smile, "Xiao Luo and Xiao Shen know each other?"
"We..."
"We are brothers, I'm his older brother." Fearing that Luo Yuqi might say something that would make her heart jump, Shen Jianxi cut in before him.
After she spoke, Li Ying didn't pry about why they had different surnames, as it was quite common for children to take their mother's surname and father's surname.
"Your family's genes are really good. Both brothers are so handsome." As she said this, she took out a tissue, wrote a line on it, folded it in half twice, and walked towards them.
Li Ying stood in front of Luo Yuqi and gently tucked the tissue into his pocket, her bright red lips forming a charming arc.
"If you want to get into this line of work, you can come find me. I'll teach you hand in hand."
After speaking, she didn't wait to see Shen Jianxi's or Jing Luan's reaction. She blew a kiss at Luo Yuqi and turned to go upstairs.
Shen Jianxi looked around. The staff members kept their eyes down and minds focused, pretending not to have seen what had just happened.
She just wondered what Luo Yuqi had done to make Li Ying take such a liking to him so quickly. The unspoken rule was almost becoming an open one.
She glanced at Luo Yuqi. Disgust appeared on his face, but when he noticed her gaze, he turned his head and put on an innocent look.
"Brother, which bedroom is yours? The director said I should share a room with you."
Shen Jianxi: ???
Jing Luan: ???
Not only Shen Jianxi, but even Jing Luan, who had been acting as a background prop since the beginning, couldn't hide his shock.
He knew Shen Jian's true gender, so even if they were siblings, sharing a bedroom would still be somewhat inappropriate.
With this thought, Jing Luan quickly stopped Luo Yuqi, who was picking up his luggage to find a bedroom, "You can share a room with me!"
"Ah? But, but..." His expression was dazed, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.
Luo Yuqi had originally intended to scare Shen Jianxi. He hadn't expected an obstacle to appear. This was interesting. It seemed this seemingly new contestant Shen Jianxi was quite charming. From Ji Zhaoyun to this Jing Luan, that's two people already.
Jing Luan was unaware of his thoughts. Seeing that he wasn't speaking, he assumed Luo Yuqi was unwilling and quickly added, "There are no buts. I don't snore, grind my teeth, or fart. I'm the perfect roommate choice, unlike your brother, who has all three."
"I assume brother must be tired from the journey. Come, come, I'll take you to the bedroom. You can take a good shower and rest. We start filming in the afternoon." Jing Luan snatched Luo Yuqi's luggage and, chattering incessantly, pushed him towards his own bedroom.
Shen Jianxi watched the backs of the two men in front of her, her feelings complicated.
She was grateful that Jing Luan had helped her out of a difficult situation, but this excuse...
She really didn't want to compliment it, and her fists were even starting to itch.