Chapter 73: The Show Resumes

With the doctor’s approval, Fang Zhou was finally able to be discharged from the hospital. Other than needing to have his hand’s medication changed regularly, his body was in good condition.

The show’s live stream resumed as soon as Fang Zhou returned to the villa.

As soon as the broadcast started, over a hundred thousand viewers flooded in.

“Ahhhhh! Finally, the show is back on! I now understand what it means to feel like a day is a year, sob sob sob.”

“The dating show can’t lose you, just like fish can’t live without water! Yan Zi, how could I live without you, Yan Zi!”

“I haven’t seen my Si Si for a day. One day feels like three years! I’m going to replay Si Si thirty times!”

Under the director’s arrangement, Fang Zhou rejoined the team, and the guests put on an emotional performance.

“Brother! I’m so relieved to see you’re okay!”

Dong Donghui patted Fang Zhou’s shoulder, looking at him with a comforting expression, while secretly feeling thankful: luckily, Han Xi had Fang Zhou try the food that day and not him.

Otherwise, he would have been the one lying in the hospital for two days.

Fang Zhou smiled and nodded, pretending not to notice the relief in Dong Donghui’s eyes.

There was no helping it—after all, he was Han Xi’s ex-boyfriend.

Misfortune and fortune are intertwined, indeed.

Sun Haotian also came over, patting Fang Zhou’s other shoulder, and comforted him, “No worries, to celebrate your successful discharge, I’ll cook today! I’ll whip up a Manchu-Han Imperial Feast for you!”

This surprised Fang Zhou a bit, but then he thought, Sun Haotian was just a bit simple-minded, not a bad person.

Since Sun Haotian had taken the initiative to show goodwill, Fang Zhou wouldn’t embarrass him.

Raising his hand to reciprocate the gesture, Fang Zhou joked, “I didn’t expect a hospital visit to earn me such a treat; it’s totally worth it!”

He was complimenting Sun Haotian’s cooking, and everyone laughed, teasing him.

“Fang Zhou, admit it, you did it on purpose just to taste Brother Sun’s cooking! Hahaha!”

“You’re so lucky, having two beautiful girls take care of you!”

Fang Zhou’s smile froze for a moment, and he rolled his eyes at Qi Le who had said that.

He thought, you want this luck? Fine, take it.

Heaven knows how tough it was to endure yesterday’s chaos!

After some banter, they knew there were more procedures to follow and waited for the director’s arrangement.

“Alright, dear viewers, let’s welcome our new guest, Ms. Zhang Zhiyin!”

As the director’s voice fell, the live camera panned to the entrance.

There stood Zhang Zhiyin, ready for her reintroduction.

She had been pre-arranged to greet the guests yesterday to prevent any unexpected situations.

Dating shows usually have scripts, but “100% Love” hadn’t had any script scandals so far.

This was just the director’s special treatment for Zhang Zhiyin.

In the live feed, a woman in a light yellow long dress with a side braid slowly appeared.

Her gentle eyes and scholarly aura made her unforgettable.

The live chat exploded as soon as her name appeared.

“What? Did I hear right? Did they just mention Zhang Zhiyin’s name?”

“OMG! She’s on camera! It’s really her! So beautiful! The genius girl who won the literary award at 24!”

“My gosh! She’s actually joining a dating show! She rarely gives interviews, let alone appears on variety shows!

I take back what I said about the director saving the galaxy. I think the director saved the whole universe!”

“Sob sob, my literary goddess is actually on a dating show? My heart is broken!”

While the chat focused on Zhang Zhiyin’s identity, the guests were already admiring her beauty.

Even those who had met her yesterday were still amazed by her looks and demeanor.

“She’s really beautiful.”

Chu Xinran stared at Zhang Zhiyin, her expression almost dazed.

Han Xi, standing beside her, also momentarily lost focus but quickly regained composure and whispered to Chu Xinran.

“You’re beautiful too.”

Chu Xinran turned to look at her, finding Han Xi genuinely complimenting her, and felt a bit shy.

Gosh, Han Xi is actually quite cute when she’s not fighting to feed Fang Zhou.

Their small interaction was caught by another camera and broadcasted live.

Curious viewers immediately started shipping them.

“Yoshi, I think I can ship this pair. I love seeing girls getting close!”

“Shipping might be niche, but it shouldn’t be weird. Both girls are straight!”

“Why do they give off such a sweet vibe? But I support it! The sweet vibe is strong! It’s set!”

Unaware of the viewers’ comments, the two continued to clap and welcome Zhang Zhiyin.

“Thank you, everyone.”

Zhang Zhiyin smiled, holding a bouquet of daisies, and walked to the center, greeting everyone individually.

The first few greetings were normal until she reached Qiao Sisi.

“Hello.”

“Hello.”

Zhang Zhiyin’s smile deepened, her eyes quickly scanning Qiao Sisi.

Could she be the one who harmed Fang Zhou?

While Zhang Zhiyin scrutinized the actress, Qiao Sisi was also scrutinizing her.

Qiao Sisi thought: Zhang Zhiyin’s gaze towards Fang Zhou seems different. Do they have a history?

Recalling yesterday’s events, Qiao Sisi felt a heaviness in her heart, realizing things were veering into unpredictable territory.

Zhang Zhiyin quickly moved past Qiao Sisi and stood before Fang Zhou, about to speak when she noticed his injured arm and exclaimed.

“What happened? Fang Zhou, your hand?”

Fang Zhou had only intended to go through the motions but didn’t expect Zhang Zhiyin to ask about his arm.

After all, it was fine when she left yesterday, and now it was injured. Anyone would find it strange.

“It’s nothing, just a small accident.”

Fang Zhou smiled, praying internally that Zhang Zhiyin wouldn’t press further, giving her a look.

‘Don’t ask, Sis, there are so many people here.’

Zhang Zhiyin caught his look and didn’t ask further, but her smile faded, becoming more serious.

Someone must have gone to him after she left yesterday, intending to harm him.

Zhang Zhiyin scanned the crowd, her heart growing heavier: Who could it be?