Chapter 300: Drenched in Sweat

After leaving the grand temple, it was time for the classic photo session.

According to the show’s requirements, each pair on a date needed to leave behind a photo as proof of their outing.

Fang Zhou and Qin Yun found a suitable spot with a stunning sea of clouds behind them. With guidance from the cameraman, they used a Polaroid to capture a perfect photo.

Qin Yun tucked the photo into her bag, saying she would treasure it.

The live chat was instantly flooded with comments: “So envious! A photo of such a handsome man and beautiful woman, it’s eye candy!”

It was lunchtime, so they opted to take the cable car down the mountain. In less than twenty minutes, they were at the base.

After some traveling, they reached the restaurant by 1:30 PM, both starving.

The restaurant was a spacious BBQ place with several tables and a moderate crowd, ideal for the live broadcast.

Fang Zhou took on the role of grilling the meat while Qin Yun just had to wait and eat.

Fresh pork belly sizzled on the grill, filling the air with a delicious aroma.

“Here, eat up. Aren’t you hungry?” Fang Zhou placed a piece of grilled pork belly in Qin Yun’s bowl, suggesting she eat it wrapped in lettuce.

Qin Yun couldn’t remember the last time Fang Zhou had personally served her food, making her momentarily dazed.

Fang Zhou, mistaking her silence for dislike, muttered to himself, “Did I get it wrong? I thought you liked pork belly.”

Qin Yun snapped back to reality, eyeing the perfectly grilled piece of pork belly in her bowl.

“You did get it wrong. I don’t like pork belly,” she said, raising an eyebrow and resting her chin on her hand, gazing at Fang Zhou.

“So, who did you mix me up with?” she asked.

The live chat exploded.

“Oh no, did Fang Zhou mess up? Mixing up Qin Yun’s preferences with some ex-girlfriend?”

“Fang Zhou: Uh-oh, that’s a loaded question! What do I say? SOS!”

“Could he have mixed her up with Sisi? They were each other’s first loves!”

“Wondering what’s going through Fang Zhou’s mind right now!”

Fang Zhou’s grilling paused briefly as he turned the beef on the grill. Then, he calmly explained, “I might have mixed you up with my sister.”

Indeed, his sister Fang Wenjing loved pork belly, especially the crispy kind made in an air fryer. Their housekeeper made it for her every two weeks, though she ate only a small amount to maintain her diet.

Qin Yun nodded thoughtfully, dropping the subject.

She genuinely didn’t like pork belly. She wasn’t bluffing Fang Zhou.

Facing the live camera, she had wanted to see if Fang Zhou would slip up and mention an ex-girlfriend.

Since it turned out to be his sister, she let it go. If it had been another woman, she would have pressed further.

The live chat was abuzz with curiosity.

“Fang Zhou has a sister? I wonder what she looks like, maybe she’s also really pretty?”

“You fake fans, don’t even know he has a sister! He’s mentioned her often during his game streams, she’s supposed to be really cute!”

“Fang Zhou has a sister? How unfair! Where’s her WeChat?”

Fang Zhou smoothly changed the topic to avoid further awkwardness.

“If you don’t like pork belly, you must eat beef, right?”

He remembered they had beef steak the last time, so he couldn’t be wrong this time.

Qin Yun raised an eyebrow, thinking of their candlelight dinner, and smiled.

“I do.”

“Great.”

Fang Zhou breathed a sigh of relief and seriously resumed grilling the beef, setting the pork belly aside.

Despite his calm exterior, his mind was racing.

Phew, that was close. Almost got caught there. Women are really unpredictable.

Just then, his phone buzzed incessantly. He glanced at it and saw several messages.

“You go ahead and eat. I need to use the restroom,” Fang Zhou said, taking his phone with him.

Unlocking it, he saw the messages were from Qiao Sisi.

Qiao Sisi: We finished here. When will you be done?

Qiao Sisi and Qi Le had visited the racing venue and had a quick meal before parting ways. The director told them to return to the studio and wait for the other guests.

But when Qiao Sisi returned, she saw only Chu Xinran, pitifully watching the big screen.

Qiao Sisi felt a pang of sympathy for herself too.

Wasn’t this supposed to be a staged show?

Why did Fang Zhou look so happy with Qin Yun, even serving her lettuce-wrapped beef? Their chemistry was so palpable it felt real.

Fine, so they’re the real actors here, deserving of awards for their performances.

Qiao Sisi couldn’t sit still anymore and messaged Fang Zhou.

Surprised by how quickly she finished, Fang Zhou was puzzled.

Wasn’t this supposed to be a full-day date? It’s only been half a day.

Realizing she might be a bit upset, Fang Zhou decided to calm her down.

Fang Zhou: Almost done, just a meal and a walk and we’ll be finished.

Qiao Sisi: A walk? You’re that leisurely?

Fang Zhou thought a post-meal walk was normal and replied:

“If you want to join, you can come.” (tln : this guy)

Of course, Qiao Sisi couldn’t actually come, even if she wanted to. The director wouldn’t allow it. Inserting another person into an established couple would ruin the show’s dynamic.

However, the show’s producers loved drama. When Qiao Sisi requested to join, they saw it as an opportunity for more viewership.

The director agreed to her request and arranged for transportation. Chu Xinran saw this and asked to join too.

Fang Zhou and Qin Yun were still eating when Qiao Sisi and Chu Xinran arrived at the restaurant.

The live cameras captured the scene: three women and one man, a paradise for fans of good looks.

Fang Zhou’s relaxed mood vanished, feeling a weight descend as he grilled.

He cursed the production team internally: I was just joking, you actually sent them here?

If bloodshed occurs, you better send the injured to the hospital first.

Compared to him, Qin Yun seemed much more at ease. She continued eating, even feeding Fang Zhou a piece of grilled meat in front of the other two women.

An outright challenge.

TLN : Finally guys, 300 Chapters!!!!! Thanks for everyone who supported me, thanks to my coin reader!! i appreciate it a lot.