Thanks to the production team’s official statement, the emotions that had kept fans on edge all night finally began to settle.

Netizens stopped paying attention to that fame-hungry, attention-seeking minor celebrity, and instead turned their focus to that mysterious bouquet.

“Come clean, production team—are you secret CP fans?”

“Was that segment scripted or a coincidence? Either way, I’m obsessed!”

“I have a strong feeling we’ll actually see He Han and Ye Fan get married in our lifetime, hahaha.”

Soon after, a new Weibo account was born: [Did He Han and Ye Fan Get Married Today?]

The account owner began posting daily updates, tracking whether her dream had come true. There were skeptics and supporters alike, but even the couple’s shippers knew it was all in good fun.

Only in the future would everyone realize just how prophetic this blogger really was.

Speculation ran wild among netizens, but the show’s official account remained tightly shut—refusing to comment on any rumors.

It was clear that this move added even more fuel to the growing popularity of Let’s Travel.

Were He Han and Ye Fan just a commercial CP, or had the fake romance turned real?

At this point, the truth didn’t really matter. As long as the audience was invested, the show had achieved its goal.

The release of those photos finally shifted attention away from the previous controversy.

After all, compared to rumors of He Han dating an obscure, fame-hungry actress, the public was far more receptive to a CP pairing with Ye Fan—an up-and-coming star with a clean reputation.

…

As for why Ye Fan was holding a bouquet, we need to rewind to that afternoon.

After filming wrapped for the day, everyone returned to the hotel to rest.

The next morning, Mai Ruxiang’s team purchased a media placement, trying to tie her name to He Han.

Naturally, news of a relationship between a D-list actress and an international film star drew plenty of attention.

Recently riding a wave of popularity, Ye Fan was being used as a convenient smokescreen for their so-called relationship.

And just like that, the official “HanYe couple” CP was torn apart.

As soon as the news broke, the production team rushed to inform the director.

He was in the middle of filming, discussing the afternoon schedule with the cast.

An assistant came running over in a panic and whispered something into his ear.

The director frowned slightly, then turned to make an announcement.

“Today’s midday filming is paused. There’s been a change of plans—we’ll be adjusting the schedule.”

“For now, please head to a nearby restaurant and wait. We’ll notify you as soon as everything is ready.”

He delivered the news calmly, betraying no emotion on the surface.

But as his gaze swept over Mai Ruxiang, a flicker of fury flared in his eyes.

Aside from Mai Ruxiang, who might have guessed what was going on, everyone else on set was completely in the dark.

That’s because all their phones had been confiscated, leaving them cut off from anything happening online.

Tang Jin immediately frowned. She hadn’t been in the mood for this show to begin with, and now filming was being paused?

Gu Yachen sensed that something was off and tried to probe subtly.

“Director, we are at the Aegean Sea,” she said with a half-smile. “We can’t just let this beautiful setting go to waste, can we?”

She was eager to find out what had gone wrong.

“We should at least do something romantic while we’re here, don’t you think?” she added, turning to Tang Jin.

She didn’t want to be the only one pressing the issue—she wanted to drag Tang Jin into it too.

Tang Jin couldn’t stand Ye Fan, but she didn’t have much affection for Gu Yachen either, who was always clinging to her.

With a faint, mocking smile, Tang Jin shot back at Gu Yachen, “You’re not getting married—what romantic things do you expect to be doing?”

The remark left Gu Yachen speechless, and she didn’t say another word.

Ye Fan, watching the director’s reaction, could tell something had gone wrong. But with everyone cut off from the internet, they were completely in the dark.

No one knew what had really happened.

The staff led the actresses to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

After eating, the women sat around chatting idly.

With the production team’s sudden change of plans and the cameras no longer rolling, the actresses were free to speak openly without fear of being recorded.

Ding Ruoyi frowned. “Why did the show suddenly pause filming?”

Thinking about Mai Ruxiang’s recent behavior, Ye Fan had a strong feeling—this had something to do with her.

Ye Fan lowered her head.

If her suspicions were right, then this situation likely involved He Han as well. She had no idea what exactly had happened, but it couldn’t be good.

Gu Yachen glanced at Mai Ruxiang and said with a sarcastic edge, “Funny how things started going wrong the moment someone showed up.”

“I mean, who’s that person constantly hovering around He Han like her life depends on it? So desperate to be noticed.”

Even Gu Yachen, slow as she could be at times, had picked up on Mai Ruxiang’s obvious intentions.

During lunch, Mai Ruxiang had tried nonstop to strike up a conversation with He Han. He ignored her, but she kept chattering away like she didn’t notice.

And just yesterday, when they went out for ice cream, she had insisted on squeezing in next to He Han. If that wasn’t deliberate, what was?

Disgusted, Gu Yachen sneered, “Seriously, does she even realize how ridiculous it is to try and create buzz with He Han? What makes her think she’s on his level?”

Mai Ruxiang knew Gu Yachen was talking about her. The comment stung, but only for a moment—she quickly brushed off the embarrassment.

She knew exactly what the sudden pause in filming meant—plans had changed, which could only mean one thing: her team’s media stunt had worked.

She was already being linked to He Han. Far from being upset, Mai Ruxiang was thrilled. Why would she care about a little scene like this?

Thick-skinned as ever, she kept her expression composed despite the tension.
“I think you’ve misunderstood,” she said, feigning innocence. “I was just helping He Han carry something.”

Gu Yachen shot back with biting sarcasm, “Right, of course—ice cream is so heavy. But why didn’t you help Ye Fan then? Why insist on hovering around He Han?”

Ye Fan sighed inwardly when she heard her name come up. This wasn’t a conversation she wanted to be a part of.

But Gu Yachen was fully fired up now, steering the conversation right back to Mai Ruxiang. The two of them kept going, trading barbs one after the other.

What really irritated Gu Yachen was the thought that if Mai Ruxiang’s stunt actually succeeded, her popularity could skyrocket—possibly even surpass her own.

And with no cameras rolling, Gu Yachen felt no need to hold back.

Mai Ruxiang hadn’t expected Gu Yachen to be this relentless. Frustrated, she snapped, “Fine, don’t believe me if you don’t want to.”

Tang Jin stayed silent on the sidelines, enjoying the drama. After all, it wasn’t her problem.

What she didn’t know was that Mai Ruxiang’s stunt had even quietly involved her. If she had known, she definitely wouldn’t be so calm.

Meanwhile, the director and his assistant slipped into a corner away from the guests. Once sure no one was watching, the director immediately asked, “Tell me exactly what happened.”

The assistant replied, “Yesterday, Mai Ruxiang deliberately got close to He Han, and someone managed to snap a few photos of them together.”

He opened his phone and handed it to the director, scrolling through the online comments.

“This morning, Mai Ruxiang’s team brazenly bought media coverage to stir up rumors with He Han.”

The director barely glanced at the screen before feeling ready to explode in anger.

Their show had already been banking on the official HanYe couple to boost ratings—and now this.

Their fans were numerous, the buzz was high, and there was no negative scandal.

Since filming started, the show had been going well and had largely managed to erase the damage from the previous controversy.

So who was this Mai Ruxiang, suddenly crashing the party?

The director was furious.

He was trying to heat up the show’s popularity—not to build someone else’s reputation.

Rubbing his forehead, he muttered, “What’s with Mai Ruxiang? She usually plays it so cool, and now she pulls a stunt like this?”

The previous director had been fired over malicious editing that caused a public backlash.

That director had connections and had snuck in through back channels—but even so, he was still let go.

Now, the producer might think he could do the same—taking money from Mai Ruxiang’s team to help stir up buzz.

If that happened, the director’s own job might be at risk.

“These photos are clearly staged,” he said. “They weren’t taken by random bystanders—it’s obvious they’re from Mai Ruxiang’s team.”

The director was still fuming, and the assistant didn’t dare say a word.

“Call Mai Ruxiang’s manager,” the director ordered.

The assistant quickly dialed the number. As soon as the call connected, he handed the phone over to the director.

Clenching the phone tightly, the director’s anger boiled over, and his tone was sharp.

“If you want to use others for publicity, fine—but don’t drag our show into it.”

“I’m putting this on the record: if your team keeps exploiting He Han for clout, I’ll make sure Mai Ruxiang packs her bags and goes home immediately!”

Mai Ruxiang’s manager had already anticipated this confrontation.

He tried to reason, “Mai Ruxiang and He Han’s popularity is high right now—it’s good for the show, too.”

But the director, known for his short temper, snapped back, “Just because you say it’s good, doesn’t mean it is.”

“Are we supposed to take everything, no matter how shady, just because it’s popular?”

After all, if Mai Ruxiang hadn’t been riding the coattails of He Han and Ye Fan, would she even have this kind of buzz?

She didn’t even stop to think—online, the HanYe couple was getting nothing but praise, while Mai Ruxiang was being harshly criticized.

If Mai Ruxiang managed to ruin the official couple’s reputation, who would they have to turn to for sympathy?

“Besides, the contract clearly states that you’re the ones breaching the agreement first. We have every right to terminate it and remove Mai Ruxiang from the reality show.”

The director was ruthless.

“And make sure you remind Mai Ruxiang not to pull any sneaky stunts on me.”

Mai Ruxiang’s manager knew there was no way to salvage the situation, so he lowered his tone.

“Understood. I’ll warn her. But the reality show still has to go on—it’s better for everyone that way.”

The director’s voice stayed cold.

“Good. That’s all I needed to hear.”

The director called He Han over, his tone serious.

“He Han, there’s something involving you that I need to talk to you about.”

He Han looked at the director, a faint suspicion stirring in his mind.

Frowning, the director said angrily, “Mai Ruxiang sent out a press release claiming she’s your girlfriend. She’s using you for publicity to boost her exposure.”

Mentioning this made the director’s anger flare. He hadn’t expected Mai Ruxiang to be such a troublemaker. Bringing her into the crew had been a mistake.

He Han let out a cold snort. The corners of his eyes darkened, a chill like frost swirling beneath the surface.

His voice was icy cold.

“So she really went ahead and did it.”

The director replied, “I’ve thought of a way to handle this. We can create a bigger, more intense distraction to shift everyone’s attention.”

He looked at He Han.

“For example, we could hype up your CP with Ye Fan.”

He Han’s eyes flickered slightly as he slowly repeated, “Ye Fan?”

The director didn’t hide it.

“To be honest, the show invited you from the start hoping to capitalize on the buzz around your CP.”

Now that things had come this far, there was no point in hiding it.

He Han gave the director a cold glance, his face unreadable.

He was fully aware of the show’s intention. And precisely because it involved Ye Fan, he tacitly agreed to their plan.

The director felt a bit uneasy. After all, he had been using He Han and the others, and now that the truth was out in the open, he worried He Han might be angry.

But He Han’s calm reaction was unexpected—he didn’t seem angry at all.

His tone was cold and detached, even more so than usual.

“In the future, these kinds of things must be cleared with me first.”

Though he was willing to play along with the Ye Fan CP hype, that didn’t mean he was willing to be used.

The director’s heart skipped a beat.

He composed himself and continued, “Even with the Mai Ruxiang incident, your CP remains popular. The public response is still strong.”

“If we can shift everyone’s focus onto you two, Mai Ruxiang’s attempt to use you for publicity will be drowned out.”

The director cautiously asked, “So, are you willing to cooperate with us?”

The room fell into a heavy silence.

After a moment, He Han’s thin lips moved slightly.

“If it’s about hyping the CP with Ye Fan, I have no objections.”

The implication was clear: he only accepted Ye Fan as his CP partner.

The director breathed a sigh of relief.

“Alright then, I’ll arrange a different schedule for you this afternoon and keep this matter from the others.”

He Han nodded.

…

The sunlight in Santorini shimmered like water, bathing the entire island in a bright, fairy-tale glow.

Narrow alleys twisted like a labyrinth, and every house on the island was uniquely charming and exquisitely crafted.

A group of guests wandered about, guided by the production team, until they entered a small alley.

They were delighted to unexpectedly discover a blue-domed church.

Inside, a crowd of guests had gathered—seemingly for a wedding ceremony.

Gu Yachen suggested, “Attending a wedding in Greece would make for a really interesting episode.”

Ding Ruoyi frowned. “They didn’t invite us. It might not be right to just barge in like that.”

Gu Yachen pursed her lips and quickly changed the subject. “Ye Fan, we’ve been following your lead all this time. How about you go in and check it out for us?”

He Han’s gaze turned cold as he glanced briefly at Gu Yachen.

Ye Fan didn’t respond. She had long understood Gu Yachen’s nature—skilled at stirring trouble but never handling the serious matters herself.

Just then, a few people approached the church—likely friends or family of the couple.

A girl stopped in front of the group of Chinese guests and noticed the camera nearby.

She asked in English, “Are you here filming a show?”

He Han stood silently beside Ye Fan, watching her but saying nothing.

He had seen earlier episodes and knew Ye Fan spoke fluent English.

In front of the cameras, he wanted to give her a chance to shine. He was confident she could handle everything well and leave a better impression on the audience.

Ye Fan nodded. “We’re from the crew of Let’s Travel, here visiting Greece.”

The girl smiled brightly. “This is my sister’s wedding. Would you like to come in and take a look?”

Ye Fan hesitated. “We’re not on the guest list…”

Then she smiled warmly and wished, “I hope your sister has a happy wedding!”

The girl grabbed Ye Fan’s hand and winked mysteriously. “My sister will be so happy to know Chinese celebrities are coming to her wedding.”

Invited by the foreign girl, the group of guests entered the church.

He Han walked at the back, his eyes fixed on Ye Fan.

A faint smile appeared on He Han’s face—after all, this was all part of the show’s plan.

They would attend the wedding together.

His appearance alongside Ye Fan at the wedding would be enough to dispel the rumors circulating online.

A crew member from the show gave He Han a subtle signal. Understanding immediately, he slowly made his way through the crowd and stood beside Ye Fan.

At the wedding held in Santorini, a place unfamiliar to both of them, He Han carefully watched Ye Fan’s every move.

Though his actions seemed casual, he was attentively looking out for her.

Whether it was superb acting or simply being fully immersed in the role, no one could tell.

As the event drew to a close, the crowd grew thick and bustling.

He Han stayed close, protecting Ye Fan as they made their way out of the church together.

Perhaps because the guests knew the bride was about to toss the bouquet, excitement was running high.

In a foreign country, familiar and unfamiliar languages buzzed around them.

The bride stood on the steps, her face glowing with a smile, then turned around.

She paused briefly before throwing the bouquet high over her shoulder.

The bouquet soared through the air as guests eagerly reached out to catch it.

He Han glanced briefly at Ye Fan—she showed no intention of trying to catch it.

Raising an eyebrow, he noticed the bouquet drifting toward their direction.

Suddenly, He Han reached out and lightly tapped the bouquet from below.

The bouquet changed course, drifting gently into Ye Fan’s arms.

Startled, Ye Fan looked up slowly.

Beneath the warm, bright afternoon sun, their eyes met directly.

The usually stoic actor He Han rarely smiled, but this time, a slight curve appeared at the corner of his lips.

He leaned in slightly, his tall, cool figure inclining toward Ye Fan.

For a moment, Ye Fan was too stunned to react.

He Han held her gaze steadily.

His crisp breath drew closer—quiet and pleasant—gently wrapping around her side.

Their eyes met. Both dressed in white, perfectly complementing the blue-and-white chapel behind them.

Ye Fan stood in the sunlight, holding a beautiful bouquet.

The usually stern He Han smiled—and somehow, it was breathtaking, leaving her momentarily dazed.

On this very afternoon.

It was as if he wanted to give her all the sunshine and beauty of Santorini.

The crew diligently continued filming, capturing the moment.

Yet, not far away, the director froze for a brief second—

because this scene was nowhere in the script he had given He Han.

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