Chapter 4: Encountering Two Ex-Girlfriends on the Romance Show!

About half a month later, Fang Zhou accepted the arrangements made by the production team and arrived at the site for the first episode of the romance show.

The place was an island, with the waves hitting the shore, creating a melodious sound.

The scenery was pleasant, and the atmosphere was incredibly romantic.

Thanks to the careful setup by the props team, the ambiance was perfect, even the salty sea breeze seemed to turn sweet.

The show, scheduled to start on the weekend, fulfilled the expectations, attracting countless romance show fans as soon as it went live.

Rows of comments floated across the livestream, and fans were ecstatic.

“I’ve been waiting so long, finally, the third season is here!”

“Grandpa, your favorite romance show is updated!”

“Wow, it’s live this time? So exciting, I love it!”

Unlike previous pre-recorded episodes, this season aimed for authenticity and interaction by broadcasting live.

Each episode, the guests would spend three to seven days together, and their interactions would be streamed live.

Stepping onto the soft sand and passing by several cameras, Fang Zhou’s gaze locked onto a set of tables and chairs.

That was where the guests would meet for the first time.

The table was already set with fruits and snacks, surrounded by decorative items to enhance the atmosphere.

Someone had arrived even earlier than him—a girl with long, straight black hair, whose slender figure was evident even from behind.

The order of appearance for guests was random.

Fang Zhou didn’t pay much attention, though the figure seemed somewhat familiar.

“Hi!”

Out of courtesy, Fang Zhou decided to greet her.

The girl, who had her back to Fang Zhou, turned around upon hearing him.

“Hello.”

The girl’s face wore a big smile, pure and bright like snow in winter.

Fang Zhou’s smile froze, and a wave of shock washed over him.

He felt as if his shoes were filled with a thousand pounds of sand, making it impossible to move.

Seeing a beautiful girl was delightful, but what if the girl was his ex-ex-ex-girlfriend?

He ended up on the same romance show as his ex-girlfriend!

How explosive was that?

Chu Xinran, however, didn’t seem as stiff as Fang Zhou. She even poured a glass of orange juice and naturally asked him.

“Want some orange juice?”

Fang Zhou was stunned for a moment before quickly realizing that this was a live broadcast, with cameras everywhere, magnifying his every move.

He hurriedly managed his expression and forced a smile.

“No, thank you.”

He had originally intended to sit, but now he just stood by the side.

Fang Zhou feared that if he sat down, Chu Xinran might throw a glass of juice in his face, embarrassing him in front of the entire nation.

What reason had he used to break up with Chu Xinran again?

Oh, right, he said she was too pure and that he liked wild ones.

As a campus belle of the conservatory, Chu Xinran had already gained fame for her pure appearance during her freshman year entrance interview.

Clear, innocent eyes and a sweet, cute face, like a fawn, captured the hearts of countless men.

At that time, her photos had trended on social media for three days, making her the dream goddess of countless netizens.

And such a girl, who gained fame for her purity, was dumped by her boyfriend for not being wild enough.

It was conceivable that Chu Xinran might have wanted to kill Fang Zhou.

Even though they hadn’t seen each other for two years, Fang Zhou still felt it was best to stay safe.

Fang Zhou looked at the sky and the ground, avoiding Chu Xinran’s gaze.

He was already thinking about how to avoid interacting with her in the future.

Although, if he wasn’t embarrassed, it would be others who felt awkward.

But she was an ex-girlfriend he had wronged; of course Fang Zhou felt guilty.

“Aren’t you tired of standing?”

Chu Xinran spoke up.

Fang Zhou paused and glanced back at her.

Her fawn-like eyes were still clear, untouched by time.

Chu Xinran’s openness made Fang Zhou feel ashamed.

He cursed himself for his past behavior.

Damn it, Fang Zhou, such a good girl, and you broke up with her for a stupid reason.

“Standing is good exercise, hahaha.”

Fang Zhou forced a laugh but didn’t sit down.

Chu Xinran used to be gentle and easy-going, but now she seemed more decisive. Fang Zhou didn’t dare to sit close.

Who knew if she might bring up past issues?

However, since she was on the romance show, she must have her own goals, whether for fame or fortune.

She probably wouldn’t bring up the past during a live broadcast.

Meanwhile, the live comments had started discussing their interaction.

“Wow, this girl is so pretty and pure, like a fawn!”

“Chu Xinran is the campus belle of the Central Conservatory of Music. That’s not an ordinary title.”

“Wow, she’s so famous. What about the male guest?”

“I haven’t heard much about Fang Zhou. Seems like he’s an obscure game streamer.”

“Hahaha, Fang Zhou is acting like he’s socially awkward. How can a socially awkward person join a romance show?”

“Help, the beautiful girl initiated a conversation, and Fang Zhou just stood there!”

If Fang Zhou could see the comments, he would definitely clarify: I’m not socially awkward; I’m just awkward around my ex-girlfriend.

Even without looking back at Chu Xinran, Fang Zhou could feel her gaze on him.

It was too overwhelming.

He silently prayed for other guests to arrive soon. If they didn’t, he might die of embarrassment.

In a place he couldn’t see, Chu Xinran was indeed watching his back.

She took a sip of orange juice, the sweet citrus flavor spreading in her mouth, taking over her taste buds.

She smiled warmly, “Someone’s coming.”

As Fang Zhou wished, a small boat docked steadily at the shore, and a man and a woman stepped off one after the other.

Fang Zhou was overjoyed and quickly took a few steps forward to greet them.

“You’re here.”

Regardless of who they were, anyone who could ease his awkwardness was a good person.

That was what Fang Zhou thought.

However, as they got closer, and he saw their faces clearly, his smile froze again.

The man was in a suit and tie, with a slicked-back hairstyle, looking like some kind of CEO.

But the woman beside him, dressed in a light blue shirt and white skirt, looking professional and capable, was someone Fang Zhou knew.

Coincidentally, she was also his ex-girlfriend!

The ice-cold female CEO, Han Xi!