Chapter 29: Wen Lingyue’s Mutual Selection Success, Heart-throbbing Guest Appears

All the guests immediately turned their attention to Yu Yan.

Lin Rui winked at her slyly: “Fu Yuanzhang is chasing his wife all the way onto a romance variety show.”

Yu Yan shivered at the thought of Fu Yuanzhang’s cold face. “Don’t say such things.”

Lin Rui made a “shut up” gesture, mumbling, “Alright, alright, I won’t say anything.”

But everyone knew the truth—without Yu Yan, Fu Yuanzhang would never have come on this show. For a moment, the others exchanged knowing glances, teasing Yu Yan.

Amid all the teasing, Wen Lingyue’s expression remained unchanged—cool and composed as ever.

“Let’s welcome our friend, Fu Yuanzhang!”

The doors opened, and Fu Yuanzhang entered.

He wore a white casual outfit, giving off a slightly softer impression, though the powerful aura around him still exuded an unapproachable aloofness.

The light, cheerful atmosphere on stage gradually tensed.

It was as if Fu Yuanzhang sensed something. His gaze swept across the stage and met Wen Lingyue’s eyes. He gave a subtle nod, the corner of his lips barely curling.

In that instant, it was as if ice and snow had melted.

Fu Xin couldn’t help but smile.

Lin Rui continued winking at Yu Yan—pretending it wasn’t directed at her.

Yu Yan, sitting next to Wen Lingyue, felt uneasy: “…”

Was that smile really meant for her? Something felt off.

“Please take your seats.”

Fu Xin gestured toward the empty seat next to Yu Yan, deliberately left open.

Fu Yuanzhang sat down expressionless beside Yu Yan, who shifted uncomfortably.

Ever since she was a child, she had been intimidated by Fu Yuanzhang. Having such a cold-faced man sitting next to her made her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles.

Yet to the audience, the handsome man and beautiful woman looked like a perfect match.

[The show knows best; a couple should sit together.]
[Fu Yuanzhang is rich and handsome—if he’s here for love on a romance show, who wouldn’t be envious?]

“The theme of today’s show is—‘Sweet Companionship!’”

Fu Xin explained the rules: “Pairs of male and female guests will spend two full days together, experiencing each other’s daily lives and work in depth.”

He handed out eight phones to the guests.

Wen Lingyue lit up her screen, and the names of the four male guests appeared in a vertical list:

From top to bottom: Fu Yuanzhang, Pei Jingli, Lin Rui, Zhou Huailang.

“Now, please select the guest who makes your heart race. If both sides select each other, a pair is automatically formed.

If mutual selection fails, subsequent pairing will be arranged by the show.”

Fu Xin raised his voice: “One-minute countdown, please make your choice!”

A 60-second timer appeared on the phones.

Fu Yuanzhang tapped his choice without hesitation.

Wen Lingyue’s gaze scanned the four names on the screen, paused for a moment, and selected his name.

At 00:00, the countdown reached zero.

Wen Lingyue lowered her eyes.

On the phone screen, the four male names disappeared, replaced by their profile pictures framed by a large pink heart.

It was a successful mutual selection.

On stage, some cheered, some groaned.

Fu Xin rubbed his hands excitedly: “Next, I will announce the results of this heart-throbbing selection.”

“Will they—”

“—get to be paired with the person they desire?”

His voice rose dramatically, building suspense.

“Let’s invite Zhou Huailang to reveal the result.”

Zhou Huailang flipped his phone toward the camera. A pink heart filled most of the screen, inside which his avatar and Jiang Yurou’s were closely pressed together.

“Mutual selection success—Jiang Yurou,” Zhou Huailang said calmly.

Fu Xin praised him and looked at Lin Rui.

Lin Rui’s expression was neutral. He flipped his phone: “Wen Lingyue.”

Unlike the pink heart of mutual selection, Lin Rui’s screen displayed a gray heart containing only Wen Lingyue’s avatar.

Fu Xin shrugged: “A pity.”

Wen Lingyue hadn’t chosen him.

Lin Rui thought for a moment, and then his eyes brightened—Wen Lingyue had chosen Pei Jingli!

Pei Jingli’s face remained calm, with a gentle smile that felt like spring sunlight.

The audience became excited.

[Wen Lingyue definitely chose Pei Jingli.]
[Fu Yuanzhang is taken, Zhou Huailang is paired with Jiang Yurou, Lin Rui failed, Pei Jingli—your moment has come!]

Fu Xin beamed: “Pei Jingli, please reveal your choice.”

Pei Jingli flipped his phone, and a huge pink heart framed him and Wen Lingyue’s avatars.

He straightened his back, even his hair radiating joy: “Mutual selection success.”

Wen Lingyue had chosen him too!

At that moment, anyone could see Pei Jingli’s happiness.

The live comments exploded with cheers, as if the audience themselves were celebrating.

Beside them, Fu Yuanzhang’s deep gaze was fixed on Pei Jingli’s phone, exuding icy coldness. Yu Yan shivered involuntarily.

After congratulating the pair, Fu Xin turned to Fu Yuanzhang and suddenly froze—

Why did his face look so dark?

He stammered: “F-Fu Yuanzhang, please reveal your choice.”

Surely it must be Yu Yan.

Fu Xin’s thought flashed across his mind.

The next second, Fu Yuanzhang expressionlessly turned his screen toward the camera.

The camera zoomed in.

Fu Xin almost spat out his drink.

What?!

On the lit screen, a gray heart framed a white avatar—clearly Wen Lingyue’s!

Fu Xin was stunned, his mind a blank.

The audience was stunned too.

From the guests to the production team, from the romantic villa to the live chat, an eerie silence engulfed the room.

Everyone was confused.

What about Yu Yan?

Why would Fu Yuanzhang choose Wen Lingyue?!

Lin Rui blinked in confusion and asked sincerely: “Did you accidentally tap the wrong person?”

No wonder his expression looked so bad.

Wen Lingyue turned her head slightly.

Fu Yuanzhang seemed to sense it. His gaze followed hers, their eyes meeting over Yu Yan in between.

“No.”

Fu Yuanzhang looked at her: “I did not tap by mistake.

The person I want to choose is you.”

The stage fell silent.

Yu Yan, seated between them, clenched her toes in shock.

So that’s why Fu Yuanzhang came on a romance show—he was after Wen Lingyue!

[Guys, I don’t understand this CP at all.]
[What happened to chasing his wife on a romance show? I’m stunned.]
[Fu Yuanzhang joined the show for Wen Lingyue?!]

Fu Xin slapped his forehead, trying to calm his chaotic thoughts, stammering: “Then… Yu Yan, please reveal your choice.”

Yu Yan flipped her phone—she chose Lin Rui!

Fu Xin: ??

Wait, are you childhood friends or not?!

What about the supposed couple?

What about the ‘chase-your-wife-on-a-romance-show’ storyline?!

You two are teaming up to mess with this old man, aren’t you?!

Taking a deep breath, Fu Xin looked at Wen Lingyue.

Wen Lingyue turned her phone—Pei Jingli.

This was the result everyone already knew.

Fu Xin voiced his congratulations.

Jiang Yurou chose Zhou Huailang.

As for Li Qingqing, she chose Pei Jingli.

Fu Xin gathered his thoughts: “Lin Rui, Fu Yuanzhang, Yu Yan, and Li Qingqing—none of you four achieved mutual selection, please form pairs among yourselves.”

Lin Rui looked at Yu Yan: “We’re a pair.”

Yu Yan nodded.

Fu Yuanzhang and Li Qingqing automatically became a pair.

Li Qingqing glanced at Fu Yuanzhang, radiating icy energy, and shivered inwardly. Someone, please save me.