Chapter 293: Does He Have Feelings for Me?

As Qin Yun sat in the car heading to the date location, she was still in a daze.

The wind from outside whooshed into the car, as if trying to blow away all the confusion in her mind.

Sitting next to her was Fang Zhou.

The two of them sat quietly, each in their own seat, creating a picturesque scene.

However, their silence didn’t translate well into the live broadcast, making the atmosphere appear less harmonious to the viewers.

The audience eagerly shared their thoughts.

“Oh my god! Fang Zhou chose the mature woman! What’s going on? Does he actually prefer older women?”

“If it were me, I’d choose the mature woman too. Cute is nothing compared to sexy! Do you know the power of those legs?”

“I’m so mad! He didn’t choose the school beauty or the starlet. Instead, he fell into the mature woman’s trap. Unbelievable!”

“Even though Qin Yun had shown interest before, this guy seemed so indifferent. Why the sudden change of heart? Fang Zhou has been hiding his true feelings well!”

The chat erupted in noise, but the car’s occupants were unaware.

In truth, Qin Yun had not expected Fang Zhou to choose her at all.

She had even thought he might choose no one.

“Why did you choose me?” she finally couldn’t help but ask, turning to Fang Zhou.

Didn’t he dislike and fear her? Was it really just pressure?

Fang Zhou knew there were cameras inside the car, so he wouldn’t reveal the real reason. He simply smiled a bit and gave a half-truth, half-lie response, “I thought spending a day with you would be interesting.”

Rather than choosing someone who might make Qin Yun go crazy, it was better to directly choose her and disrupt her plans.

Moreover, after everything with Chu Xinran and Qiao Sisi, Fang Zhou’s mindset had changed.

Avoiding the situation was useless. Taking control might offer a glimmer of hope.

Based on past interactions with Qin Yun, he knew she wasn’t easily insane or irrational.

In an inappropriate comparison, dealing with Qin Yun was like a trainer taming a wild beast.

If managed well, he could hold the upper hand and not fear getting bitten.

Hearing Fang Zhou’s answer, Qin Yun was momentarily stunned, her mind going blank.

What did he mean? Did Fang Zhou find her interesting?

He had praised her for being beautiful, gentle, and elegant before, but never for being interesting.

Qin Yun thought her mind was filled either with academics or medical knowledge, leaving no room for quirky fun.

Even her friends often found her rigid and dull.

No one had ever called her interesting.

Suddenly, Qin Yun felt a sense of absurdity, unsure of where she stood.

She looked at Fang Zhou with a surprised expression, shock evident in her eyes.

“Interesting?” she mumbled.

Fang Zhou nodded firmly, confirming it.

“Of course, you’re interesting, Miss Qin. Today is our date day. Can you guess where we’re headed?”

Since they were just sitting there, he thought they might as well start a conversation.

When Fang Zhou decided to take the initiative, he seemed like a different person.

Qin Yun shook her head, indicating she had no idea.

All she knew was that when she opened the letter and saw Fang Zhou’s signature, her shock overshadowed everything else.

“Haha, well, if you don’t know, just look forward to it. We’re almost there.”

Fang Zhou wore a slightly mysterious smile. He had just learned the date location from the production team.

The venue was specially arranged by them, not his choice.

Other cars arranged by the team carried various guests.

Some were there due to show pressure, while others genuinely liked their partners and wanted to deepen their connection, like Liu Hao and Tang Wan.

Overall, the production team had divided the live feed into several small windows, showing multiple scenes simultaneously.

The most anticipated car was the one carrying Qiao Sisi and Qi Le.

As an idol, Qiao Sisi spending a day with a fan didn’t draw any criticism.

In fact, many people praised her for her professionalism, as it was clear from her face that she was disappointed when she opened the letter.

But now, Qiao Sisi was chatting happily with Qi Le. Their destination was a mountain racing base.

“Today, I’ll show you where I work, and you can even experience it yourself!” Qi Le, true to his cheerful name, spoke with joy and warmth.

Qiao Sisi laughed heartily, showing her interest, “Sure.”

Though she was disappointed Fang Zhou didn’t choose her, his behavior over time had given her a sense of security. She no longer felt as anxious as before.

Especially last night, when Fang Zhou sent her a message explaining he might not choose her for the date and hoped she could understand.

That had prepared her mentally.

He cares about me. Not choosing me must have a more important reason. I should trust him.

That was Qiao Sisi’s first thought. Any negative thoughts were pushed aside.

Nothing was more reassuring than knowing, “He cares about me.”

For someone who had always lived in darkness, grasping that ray of light was crucial. They wouldn’t let go easily.

In fact, they’d want that light to shine on them entirely.

No one wished to return to their cold, damp corners, shaking alone.

Zhang Zhiyin was paired with Sun Haotian, heading to a botanical garden.

But it was obvious they weren’t familiar with each other. Their conversation was awkward and distant, like forced interaction.

“This season, the tulips should be blooming in the botanical garden,” Sun Haotian tried to find a topic, hoping to ease the awkwardness.

Zhang Zhiyin seemed distracted, her mind still on Fang Zhou.

She couldn’t understand why Fang Zhou chose Qin Yun.

Didn’t she just tell him yesterday to stay away from Qin Yun? Why go against that today?

“Maybe,” Zhang Zhiyin replied nonchalantly, making it hard for Sun Haotian to get close. He wasn’t very interested in her anyway.

He just wanted to finish filming the show like a task.

After being rejected by Chu Xinran countless times, he had grown numb.

He knew many female guests on dating shows were just there for fun, not serious.

He decided he’d go back home and settle down through traditional matchmaking. Local girls felt more genuine.

Han Xi and Dong Donghui’s date shocked the audience the most. Instead of following the show’s plans, they went to their company to discuss work.

Viewers were amazed.

“No wonder they’re both CEOs—they’ve got that work ethic!”

“They’re working two jobs at once. No wonder they’re so successful, and I’m not. Boohoo, I’m broke for a reason.”

“My god, they’re discussing projects worth millions! Am I even qualified to listen to this?”