Chapter 46: A Jealous Frenzy, Huo Qi’s Inner Struggles…

The atmosphere was slightly awkward. Huo Qi’s eyelashes trembled lightly, and his thin lips pressed into a line. Gripping his sleeping bag tightly, he maintained a calm and detached expression as he spoke in a cold tone:

“I’m straight, so I think Xiaoyan is right—I probably like girls with big chests and slender waists.”

A perfect explanation.

Ning Qingyan’s eyes lit up as he smugly said,
“See? I told you! Guys all like this type!”

Wen Shijin chuckled softly at his confident display. Glancing at the boy’s smooth brown hair that he had earlier brushed down, Wen Shijin’s long, slender fingers slightly curled at his side.

So cute. It’s a shame he grew up all alone, never experiencing the warmth of having an adorable younger brother. It made Wen Shijin feel like giving him all the best things in the world.

Green Tea System: “Wen Shijin’s favorability +1.”

Live Broadcast Comments:

• “Yan Yan, check out your girlfriend fans—each one is curvy, haha.”
• “Among the female guests, apart from Lin Qingqing and Qiao Li, the others are all the curvy type—one’s soft and delicate, the other lively and cute.”
• “Ning Sheng CP is real! This is the first CP I’m shipping on this show. Loving the sweet, shy sunshine boy x the lively, passionate heiress.”
• “Wen didn’t say he likes curvy girls. Does that mean he prefers Lin Qingqing’s type? I’m waving the Wen-Lin CP flag!”
• “I never expected Huo Qi, who looks so cold and indifferent, to also like curvy girls. Haha, can’t wait to see which girl can conquer our aloof beauty.”

…

The bullet screen was flooded with comments. After the participants set up their sleeping areas for the night, they gathered to discuss finding ingredients for lunch.

“We saw some edible mushrooms and wild vegetables in the woods while riding the sightseeing car earlier. We can collect some. But don’t touch the brightly colored mushrooms—they could be poisonous. The beach might also have clams, or even stranded fish and shrimp…”

Wen Shijin’s calm, clear analysis put the female guests at ease. Gathering mushrooms, clams, and stray seafood sounded manageable. They’d have balked at tasks like catching wild fish or chickens.

Even Qiao Li, who prided herself on being a tomboy, wasn’t keen on wilderness survival.

No one had expected this small variety show to undergo such a drastic change due to the addition of four celebrity female guests. With the influx of sponsors and funding, the production team even hired a top-tier director, transforming the program into a grand-scale spectacle.

The ripple effects of these “butterflies” completely altered the original plotline. What was supposed to be a simple romance reality show now demanded everyone’s genuine effort to adapt and survive.

The female guests quickly decided,
“Let’s split into two teams to gather mushrooms, vegetables, clams, and seafood!”

“I’ll go gather mushrooms and vegetables!”

Xu Ruanruan and Sheng Mingzhu both spoke at the same time, glaring at each other afterward.

Collecting clams and seafood was smelly and wet—definitely not Xu Ruanruan’s thing. Sheng Mingzhu quickly said,
“Fine, I’ll go collect clams and seafood then.”

She had no interest in teaming up with Xu Ruanruan.

Xu Ruanruan snorted but then clung to Ning Qingyan’s arm, leaning on his shoulder and sweetly cooing,
“What if there are scary creatures in the woods? Qingyan-ge, you have to come with me!”

Never in his life had Ning Qingyan been hugged by a girl. His face instantly turned red as he coughed to cover his embarrassment. His voice came out slightly stammering,
“O-okay.”

Watching this, Gu Si’s narrow phoenix eyes immediately narrowed further, his gaze sharp as knives toward the pair.

Damn it! He felt so annoyed!

Gu Si clenched his fists, barely restraining himself from punching Ning Qingyan’s blushing face. How could this naïve kid still get flustered over Xu Ruanruan, who was clearly playing the field?

And yet, Gu Si found himself seething with jealousy.

“Am I not good enough? Damn it!” Gu Si thought, disgusted with himself.

Green Tea System: “Huo Qi’s favorability +5.”

Ning Qingyan: “Huh? Is there a bug in the system?”

Startled by the sudden notification, Ning Qingyan glanced at the corner where Huo Qi sat silently. Their eyes met, and…

Green Tea System: “Huo Qi’s favorability +5.”

Ning Qingyan: “???”

Tensing slightly, Ning Qingyan clung even tighter to Xu Ruanruan’s arm.

Green Tea System: “Huo Qi’s favorability +5.”

Ning Qingyan: “What’s going on?!”

Meanwhile, Gu Si was on the verge of a meltdown. He averted his gaze, chanting silently to calm himself:
“Desire is emptiness, emptiness is desire…”

Across the way, Wen Shijin rubbed his chest, a faint pang puzzling him. “Is this a heart condition?”

At that moment, the thoughts of the three male guests were as follows:

• Huo Qi: I’m straight. I’m straight.
• Gu Si: Desire is emptiness.
• Wen Shijin: Is this a heart problem?

…

The group eventually split into teams, with Ning Qingyan being paired with Huo Qi. When Ning Qingyan excitedly suggested getting coconuts from the nearby trees later, Huo Qi, avoiding eye contact, softly agreed,
“Mm.”

Live Broadcast Comments:

• “Yan Yan’s evolution from clueless to ‘sister-killer’ is chef’s kiss!”
• “Raising the Ning-Sheng CP banner high!”
• “Gu Ge is totally jealous! I’m screaming—Gu-Qing CP is real!”
• “Soft Xu and Mingzhu’s rivalry is hilarious. Can’t wait to see who Yan Yan chooses!”