Chapter 56: Someone’s Bringing Funds to the Show!

The poisonous mushroom incident immediately shot to the top of the day’s trending topics.

A dating show that usually only appeared in entertainment sections was suddenly reported by major official media, with Fang Zhou’s symptoms repeatedly broadcasted.

“Attention citizens, these red umbrella, white stem mushrooms are inedible. Consumption can result in hallucinations or, in severe cases, death!”

The live stream interface paused on the morning Fang Zhou was poisoned, with fans leaving messages anxiously asking about his safety.

“Director Liu, what should we do? The live stream chat is blowing up.”

The assistant, glancing at the viewers’ comments, turned to the head director of the show.

The head director was overwhelmed, not knowing which netizen had leaked his contact information. His work phone was nearly blown up with calls.

“Sigh, if there’s no other way, let’s stop the broadcast.”

Director Liu sighed heavily, speaking with a hint of heaviness.

“What? Stop the broadcast? The sponsors will go crazy.”

After all, sponsors funded the show’s production. If it were suddenly halted, the expected revenue might not meet the standards.

The assistant frowned, expressing concern.

Director Liu, watching netizens in the live chat criticize their carelessness, was also troubled.

How could he have known that the guests would pick poisonous mushrooms while foraging for wild vegetables?

“This is the only solution. After all, Fang Zhou is still in the hospital. Suddenly announcing the end of the island segment would be too heartless.”

However, offending the sponsors was also not an option.

Just as Director Liu hesitated, his personal phone rang.

“Hello? Who’s this?”

“Zhang Zhiyin? Which Zhang Zhiyin? What? She wants to participate in the show!”

“Hahaha! Welcome, welcome! Very welcome!”

“Alright, I’ll arrange someone to pick her up right away!”

After hanging up, Director Liu jumped up in excitement, laughing uncontrollably.

“Heaven hasn’t abandoned me! Heaven hasn’t abandoned me!”

The assistant, puzzled, cautiously asked, “What’s going on, Director?”

Are you crazy, or am I?

Director Liu slapped the assistant’s shoulder, his excitement almost spilling out.

“Hahaha! Zhang Zhiyin wants to join the show! She’s bringing funds!”

The assistant’s eyes widened, speaking in a stutter.

“What? The young female writer who just won the Snow Fruit Literature Prize, Zhang Zhiyin?”

“Exactly, it’s her! She’s back in the country and wants to join our show for inspiration for her next work!”

With Zhang Zhiyin’s participation, there’s no fear of the sponsors backing out. She’s a highly popular young female writer, both domestically and internationally!

Her books have a massive following among young people, comparable to top-tier celebrities.

Director Liu urged the assistant to switch the live stream camera to the workspace, deciding to explain the situation personally.

“Are we still broadcasting?”

“Yes, of course. We’ll stop for a day, and resume when Zhang Zhiyin is ready. Hahaha!”

Not even an AK could suppress Director Liu’s grin.

About half an hour later, Director Liu appeared in the live stream, explaining the situation.

“Please rest assured, Fang Zhou is currently in good condition. After two hours of infusion, he regained consciousness and has no other adverse symptoms. He’s under observation at the island’s hospital,”

“Also, the show will pause for a day and will resume the day after tomorrow, welcoming a new guest. The island segment will continue for a while.”

“During the day off, we’ll arrange a fan visit. Interested fans can leave a message on the official Weibo of the production team. A draw will be held in two hours.”

Director Liu’s actions finally salvaged the show’s precarious reputation, with fans flocking to leave messages, eager to visit the island.

After handling the live stream, Director Liu went to reassure the guests.

The fortunate part was that only Fang Zhou was poisoned. The poor kid really had bad luck.

“Fang Zhou has woken up, but due to residual toxins, his consciousness is a bit fuzzy. He needs to stay in the hospital for two days. We need two guests to look after him tomorrow.”

“Is anyone willing?”

The director’s arrangements were deliberate.

On one hand, creating opportunities to foster relationships among the guests, and on the other, showcasing the production team’s human touch during the fan visit.

A win-win situation!

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Xinran and Han Xi both spoke up.

“I’ll go.”

“I’ll go!”

They spoke almost simultaneously, astonishingly quick.

The male guests turned their heads, curious.

Who would compete for the thankless task of caring for a patient?

Moreover, these female guests seemed pampered. Could they really take care of someone?

The female guests also had varied expressions, focusing on the situation.

Perhaps realizing her reaction was too abrupt, Chu Xinran softly said, “Fang Zhou saved me from drowning that day. I owe him a great debt.”

Qiao Sisi glanced at her with a knowing smile, “I fell into the water that day too. Shouldn’t I go as well?”

Damn, she was a bit slow and missed the opportunity.

Han Xi, with her usual cold demeanor, showed no emotion and simply said, “Fang Zhou is hospitalized because of me. I should take responsibility.”

The aloof female CEO, like an unattainable flower, even if her words didn’t match her feelings, others couldn’t tell. They would only silently admire, “Han Xi is truly responsible.”

“Well, in that case, I’m a doctor. I should be more suitable for taking care of a patient.”

Just as the director was deciding who to send, Qin Yun also spoke with a smile.

Her hair, draped like seaweed, concealed both her figure and her hidden thoughts.

She smiled, looking around. The female guests seemed quite interested in this matter.

The director, eyes slightly widened, was a bit troubled about whom to choose.

Noticing Tang Wan seemed about to speak, he quickly said, “In that case, Han Xi and Chu Xinran, thank you for your efforts.”

“There will be a car to take you over shortly. If Fang Zhou recovers well, he can be discharged the day after tomorrow.”

Han Xi and Chu Xinran exchanged a glance, then quickly looked away.

The director, cutting through the confusion, quickly decided on the first two to speak and swiftly left, avoiding the resentful gazes of the other female guests.

I can’t take it anymore. If I stay any longer, their gazes will freeze me.

The male guests, meanwhile, looked longingly towards the hospital, filled with envy and jealousy.

Who would’ve thought being hospitalized could come with such treatment? Two beauties taking care of you, how amazing would that be!