Chapter 83: Affection Messages Revealed

In the following two days, the crew organized more group activities, with everyone cooperating eagerly. However, due to changes in Qiao Sisi’s work, she became the first to leave the island.

Soon after, Dong Donghui’s company had an important meeting requiring his attendance, and he also left the island in a hurry.

With two guests missing, many games couldn’t proceed as planned.

Additionally, due to Qiao Sisi’s fan base and influence, sponsors demanded an early end to the island segment.

Reluctantly, on the tenth day, the crew announced the conclusion of the island portion.

The next day, everyone could pack up and go home, rest for three days, and then head to the next location.

This type of live-streamed romance show was meant to be a casual watch for fans, and due to its lengthy streaming hours, it became a companion for many office workers.

There couldn’t be too long a break, or similar shows would catch up quickly.

“Today, we will officially reveal the affection messages sent and received on the first and fifth days. Please be prepared.”

The director appeared on screen with an electronic display, smiling at the guests in the living room.

The guests were surprised. Revealing it now?

Wouldn’t that mean everyone would see the messages they sent and received?

Although the crew had mentioned this earlier, the guests were only somewhat mentally prepared.

Fang Zhou, despite not sending any messages, received several.

This awkward ritual reminded him of school days when teachers read out essays in class.

A cursed sense of embarrassment, why?

Scanning the room, Fang Zhou noticed that Qin Yun seemed the calmest.

The enchanting older woman, with her wavy hair draped over her shoulders and her tasseled dress accentuating her perfect figure, looked like a Greek goddess.

Sensing Fang Zhou’s gaze, Qin Yun glanced up and smiled gently, warmer than the spring breeze.

Unfortunately, Fang Zhou knew her true nature, and wouldn’t be easily swayed.

He casually turned back to the director’s screen.

It powered on, displaying various messages everyone had sent.

The messages were formatted like notes, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Except for the cheesy line, “Missing you at night.”

The live chat erupted again, with some viewers betting on the outcomes.

“Come on, place your bets! I’ll wager my friend’s next ten years of romantic luck that Chu Xinran sent messages to Fang Zhou both times!”

“Bah, gamblers never prosper. I bet on Han Xi!”

“Count me in. I think Qi Le sent messages to Si Si. The CEO duo must have some interaction!”

“————Betting closed halfway through the progress bar————”

The director smiled at the guests, “To protect your privacy, we won’t ask you to claim your messages.”

“Now, let’s look at the affection messages received on the first day!”

He clicked the slide, and the screen showed the next page.

『Fang Zhou: Sent 0 messages, received 2 messages.』

『Sun Haotian: Sent 1 message, received 0 messages.』

『Dong Donghui: Sent 1 message, received 0 messages.』

『Qi Le: Sent 1 message, received 0 messages.』

『Liu Hao: Sent 0 messages, received 1 message.』

『Chu Xinran: Sent 1 message, received 1 message.』

『Qin Yun: Sent 0 messages, received 0 messages.』

『Han Xi: Sent 1 message, received 1 message.』

『Qiao Sisi: Sent 0 messages, received 1 message.』

『Tang Wan: Sent 1 message, received 0 messages.』

The data quickly flashed by, and the director moved to the next slide, showing arrows indicating who sent and received messages.

Fang Zhou’s eyebrow twitched; it was as he suspected.

“I don’t look at the moon, nor say I miss you. This way, both the moon and you are in the dark.” This was from Han Xi.

“In choices involving you, I always choose you.” This was from Chu Xinran.

Though different in tone—one reserved and the other passionate—they expressed similar sentiments.

As the results were revealed, the guests’ expressions grew complicated.

Their glances at each other also changed, filled with new, unspoken thoughts.

The male guests looked at Fang Zhou with envy, their hearts sour.

On the first day, everyone judged based on looks, and losing to Fang Zhou wasn’t unjust. They could only blame themselves for not having his devastatingly handsome face.

They exchanged a look, recalling a phrase: “Lemon trees bear lemon fruits, under the lemon tree, you and me.”

The female guests’ expressions also shifted. Han Xi glanced at Chu Xinran, unsurprised that she sent a message to Fang Zhou.

But Chu Xinran’s expression held a small trace of grievance.

What? Han Xi likes Fang Zhou too, since the first day on the island.

Darn it! Although Han Xi is great, I will never give Fang Zhou to her!

The chat was abuzz again, with winners celebrating and losers sighing.

Yet the director didn’t give them time to react, quickly revealing the fifth day’s data.

At the top, Fang Zhou’s name stood out.

He was the only male guest to receive messages, and he received three!

Everyone’s eyes were on Fang Zhou, with varying degrees of surprise, envy, and disdain.

Fang Zhou became the center of attention.

He appeared calm, but inside, he was screaming.

Don’t mess with me, ladies!

We’ve already broken up, why send me messages?

Can’t you spare me?

He didn’t need the crew to reveal it; he could guess who sent the fifth day’s messages.

But becoming the focus was bittersweet.

While the guests remained composed, the viewers were thrilled, placing more bets.

“Come on, place your bets! Let’s see who sent the messages!”

The director knew how to stir things up. Just when viewers couldn’t wait to see the results, he, the middle-aged man with a receding hairline, smiled at the camera.

“We’ll reveal the answers at the start of the next episode. Stay tuned.”

“And with that, the first season of ‘Love 100%’ ends here. See you next time, dear viewers!”

The director’s control over the show’s pacing was akin to some web novel authors’ cliffhangers, leaving everyone craving more.

Fang Zhou sighed deeply, glancing around the room, and then back at the director, “Seriously? You’re ending it here?”