Director Gao’s dating reality show has long been dubbed the “real-life idol drama” by many netizens.

This is because, aside from his talent for casting high-quality industry elites to create ambiguous and dramatic scenarios typical of idol dramas, he also puts a lot of thought into the recording locations.

Take, for example, the villa they are staying in now.

Although it can’t compare to the grand villa of Rao Linchang, this villa is definitely a major production compared to the various small houses seen in other dating shows.

It’s a three-story standalone villa with a mountain view. The spacious lawn in the backyard is not only pleasing to the eye but also could be used as a golf course.

On the second floor are the rooms for the eight guests. The left side is Zone A, and the right side is Zone O.

To ensure each guest has their privacy, each room on the second floor is a single occupancy with its own private bathroom.

What exactly is on the third floor is unknown, as Rao Linchang hasn’t been up there.

But judging by the dating shows he’s seen, he can guess that the third floor probably has amenities like a private swimming pool, a gym, or a screening room—places where hormones and romantic tension easily build up, and where dramatic scenes and confrontations might gather.

Lacking interest, Rao Linchang directly claimed his two suitcases in the living room on the second floor, then chose a south-facing room and headed inside.

As he was closing the door, the cameraman behind him signaled with his eyes for him to hurry up.

Rao Linchang blinked to acknowledge, then shut the door.

He set down his two suitcases, opened them, and took out a change of clothes and a towel before heading straight to the bathroom.

It’s not that he’s particular about taking a shower after a bit of sweat; he simply dislikes close physical contact with others.

Of course, this little quirk varies from person to person.

If it’s Tan Yue, then it’s fine—Rao Linchang wouldn’t mind any kind of interaction with him. After all, despite his occasional need for a beating, Tan Yue is quite presentable and, as someone who showers eight times a day, he’s even cleaner than Rao Linchang, who has a mild case of obsessive cleanliness.

If it’s Jie Rui, Rao Linchang could also accept it. Even though Jie Rui’s demeanor can be a bit aloof, he’s generally pleasant to deal with.

But if it’s Song Linxuan, then that’s a different story.

He won’t come out until he’s scrubbed every inch clean!

While Rao Linchang was hard at work in the bathroom, a trending topic titled “#RaoLinchangMakesLianXiCry#” slowly climbed to the top of the trending list, thanks to the efforts of some of his detractors.

Clicking on the trending search, one could find a segment of a video from a tabloid entertainment site, which had been recorded from the live stream.

However, the tabloid’s editing was, as usual, quite misleading.

The video was edited with a sensationalist slant—beginning with Lian Xi’s warm and welcoming smile, transitioning through various clips of Rao Linchang’s eye rolls, impatient expressions, and ambiguous comments, all meant to paint him in a negative light.

It concluded with Rao Linchang’s few statements in the living room and Lian Xi’s tearful reaction.

This crafted image of an ungrateful, rude, and disrespectful minor celebrity showing off to a senior in the company only solidified the negative impression in the eyes of the public.

And as is often the case, the anti-fans were swift and decisive in condemning Rao Linchang based on this superficial and edited portrayal.

【Damn it, can that damn dog of a person just die already! After cursing our Lian Xi last time, it’s not enough! Now it’s happening again! It’s truly disgusting—just opening the door to disgust, it’s revolting!】

【Isn’t Lian Xi’s manager doing anything? Just letting our Xibao get insulted like this?】

【I’m just speechless. Isn’t Lian Xi’s commercial value higher than that damn dog? Even if there’s going to be some hype, it shouldn’t be at the cost of our Lian Xi’s dignity! Please give an explanation @Tianhua Entertainment @Lian Xi News Station.】

【Asking again every day, why is RLC still not dead?】

But the support team for Rao Linchang isn’t just for show.

…….Alright, although it was only established just over an hour ago.

Their investigative and combat capabilities are pretty impressive!

So.

They remained silent at first, just waiting for this hot search to climb to the top position, and then they quickly uploaded the pre-edited recording video.

Next, they unleashed full force with their sarcastic comments—

【No way, no way? Is there no one left in Lian Xi’s fan group? Why are only some bottom-feeders coming out to babble?】

【As an adult who represents caring for the intellectually disabled, I won’t waste my time arguing with these dim-witted children, so please send someone with a 985 or 211 degree to discuss the video content with me using professional terms.】

【Ten seconds have passed, and I’ve already finished my proposal. Can Lian Xi’s fans even come up with a university student? If not, just go take an exam and get one.】

【Exactly, it’s really easy. (Oh, whose Tsinghua diploma fell off? (Ah, it’s mine) (Sorry for the embarrassment) (Pick it up and dust it off) (Hang it back up to continue shining brightly))】

【Don’t leave, did you see the six honor cords I brought back from Columbia?】

【I saw them, is it this one, picture.jpg?】

【Yes, yes, that’s it! Oh, why did you also include the trophy from the foreign teacher competition I accidentally took? Embarrassed.jpg.】

【Just asking, sisters upstairs, aren’t we here to argue with the white lotus fans?】

【……Is it possible that the sisters are arguing in a very novel way?】

【This isn’t just a fight, my goodness, this is clearly a dimensionality reduction strike! Enough, after a year of being idle, I’m deciding to go for further studies now! Otherwise, I’d be too timid to defend the person I like.】

【…..Me too, I was originally unsure whether to pursue further studies. Now that I see how excellent the sisters are, I suddenly have the motivation to continue studying! Thank you, sisters!】

Haters: 【……..】

It seems like they didn’t actually curse anyone out.

But it does feel like they were very harsh in their criticism.

Also… why do I suddenly feel like doing homework?

However, there are some who aren’t satisfied and directly entered Rao Linchang’s live stream via the internet.

Rao Linchang’s live stream is empty, and the stream screen is frozen on an empty room.

【What’s going on? While other guests are getting to know each other, Rao Linchang is just running off to rest alone?】

【If you don’t want to film, just quit! What’s with this special treatment?!】

【Director Gao is an idiot too! Why invite this jerk to the show?!】

【Oh look, no one dares to vent on Weibo, but suddenly everyone’s brave in the live stream. It’s like you’re all wearing a bra and taking turns showing off.】

【Exactly, honestly, I’m too lazy to argue with you uneducated, stupid pigs. Come down here.】

【I’m here, by the way, did any of you pay for the show?】

【Or did your dad pay?】

【Or did your mom sleep with the director?】

【None of you have anything to say? If you don’t like it, go back to your mom’s belly and listen to prenatal education for a few more years so you’ll know whether to speak properly or just grunt like a pig.】

【[Deep Water Torpedo Fresh Air]】

【[Deep Water Torpedo Retired Dumbass Cup]】

Black Fans: 【……】

Damn, I’m speechless!

Why is it that everywhere I turn, I can’t get a word in edgewise!

So frustrating!

At this moment, Rao Linchang had finished his shower and emerged from the bathroom wearing a white bathrobe.

In an instant, the insults were no longer relevant. The chat was now filled with excited, flirtatious comments from netizens.

【F**k! Changchang baby is actually using a deep V-neck to seduce me! He loves me!!!】

【Wake up, upstairs! This is clearly my husband!】

【Ahhh Changchang’s legs!!! I want to touch, I want to touch (screaming) (twisting) (being pressed back to the bed by the doctor)】

In the camera frame, the young man’s wet, dark hair hadn’t been dried with a blow dryer; it was just tousled by the towel.

As he raised his hand to wipe his face, the already loose bathrobe began to uncontrollably shift to one side, revealing large areas of his white skin and half of his thin chest muscles.

【Bathrobe, I suggest you do something about it! Hurry up and fall down a bit more!!】

【As a proper girl, I don’t like this kind of semi-exposed, frivolous man at all. Fully exposed is something I could accept.】

【Sister upstairs, your intentions are so obvious, it’s almost in my mouth (laughing).】

Rao Linchang didn’t know what kind of schemes the netizens were plotting. He simply felt that the bathrobe material was too stiff and uncomfortable to wear.

So, after walking a few steps, he fidgeted and loosened the already slack tie around his waist a little more, trying to make himself more comfortable.

As he did this, the already loose neckline of the bathrobe spread even wider, and his long, straight legs became even more prominently visible in the live stream.

【Holy shit!!】

【Holy shit, holy shit!!】

【Holy shit, shit, shit!!!】

【Why are the officials and ministers so hesitant??】

【If they still care about it on the internet, I don’t! So here I am! Ah, it’s pink! It’s pink!! Let me lick it!! Let me lick it!! (shaking head and screaming).jpg】

【Slurp slurp (wiping drool) (pretending to be serious)】

【My mom asked why I’m laughing so lewdly. I didn’t know how to answer her for a moment (covering face).】

【Tell her it’s about lewd things, so it’s less awkward. That’s how I answered my mom just now. It was fine (rubbing knees from kneeling on a washboard) (changing position to continue watching Changchang).】

【Haha, so cool】

【Is the water army here? If not, I’m going to start commenting (360-degree dazzling bite) (so good) (another bite).】

【The advanced water army is already licking, so they don’t have time to deal with you. [Deepwater Torpedo Licking Pink Stuff]】

【Even if the person upstairs is licking, I am too! [Deepwater Torpedo Licking Big Fan Stuff]】

【? What’s Big Fan Stuff?? Person upstairs, you seem off!! Never mind, I’ll start by touching legs! [Deepwater Torpedo Touching Legs]】

【Forget it if you don’t care! [Deepwater Torpedo Licking Legs]】

【Several people upstairs, come to my office, smiling.jpg】

【…….】

【(Plain person holding back laughter) (biting lips, almost can’t hold it anymore) (looking down, thinking about sad things) (Haha, I’m so sad, hahaha, so sad, haha)】

As he walked to his suitcase to get some clothes, Rao Linchang suddenly remembered something and began scanning the room for cameras.

Sure enough, he spotted three.

Fortunately, he didn’t habitually undress while walking, otherwise, those white lotus fans in the livestream room would have had a field day!

With this thought, Rao Linchang stopped worrying about the hard material of the bathrobe and quickly wrapped himself up tightly.

He then randomly picked out a set of clothes from the suitcase and was about to head to the bathroom to change.

Just as he was about to move, he heard his phone, which he had left on the bedside, ring.

During the recording of the show, guests aren’t allowed to use their own phones, so this phone was specifically given to Rao Linchang by the production team to contact the show’s sponsors.

Suspecting it might be a message from the production team, Rao Linchang turned on his heel and picked up the phone to check.

When he saw the message, he couldn’t help but laugh.

The screen displayed an unread text message.

The message came from an unregistered number. While others might not recognize it, Rao Linchang was more than familiar with it.

It was the kind of familiarity that wasn’t intentionally memorized but was ingrained in his mind so deeply that it was hard to forget.

And the only person worthy of this honor for Rao Linchang, apart from himself, was none other than Tan Yue.

Rao Linchang unlocked his phone and opened the message. He found two texts from Tan Yue.

The first text was a screenshot from his livestream, showing his recently disheveled appearance.

The second was a brief message: [Unchaste behavior, Mr. Rao, expect a court summons. Smiling.jpg]

Rao Linchang chuckled, tapping his screen with his fingertips, and quickly replied to Tan Yue: [The enthusiastic citizen Xiao Chang has forwarded it to Mr. Rao. Mr. Tan can now wait for the court session. Winking.jpg]

Tan Yue: […… You’re so aloof, I love it. Tell me, how can I get you? Rose.jpg]

Rao Linchang: [Just send me two hundred. ]

Tan Yue: [As expected, what cannot be obtained is always the best. Respect and blessings.]

Rao Linchang: [Well then, goodbye. I’m off to accompany other men.]

Tan Yue: [Go ahead, I’ve been by your side for so long that I’m sure you’re tired of me.]

Rao Linchang: [I’m impressed you have this self-awareness, so I’ll love you for a second.]

Tan Yue: [A second of love is too superficial. I suggest a kiss.]

Rao Linchang: [A kiss is too perfunctory. I suggest a more thorough embrace.]

Tan Yue: [The other party said thank you and has added you to their blacklist.]