Chapter 172: Fu Li’s Initial Impression

As the phrase “initial impressions” was announced, the expressions on the guests’ faces were a mix of reactions.

Some looked nervous, some shy, some guilty, and others seemed to regret their choices.

[Wow, the guests’ faces changed so much. What’s so embarrassing about initial impressions? Show me!]

[From their expressions, you can tell there are a lot of two-faced people ╭(╯^╰)╮]

[I was wondering why the initial impressions hadn’t been announced yet since the show is almost over. Turns out it’s being saved for now.]

[It seems like the director wants to stir things up. Tomorrow night is confession night, and tonight is breakup night, right?]

[I have a feeling there’s going to be some drama.]

The director was quite pleased with the guests’ varied reactions, smacking his lips and smiling broadly, “Now, let’s start revealing everyone’s initial impressions. Who shall we begin with?”

The director’s drawn-out tone made all the guests tense up, giving a strange sense of being called on in class.

Jiang Mi wasn’t particularly anxious but felt a bit shy and uneasy.

The director had probably edited the initial impression interviews to remove any inappropriate comments.

Just then, a voice called out, “Jiang Mi.”

Jiang Mi’s heart skipped a beat. She glanced at Gu Chuan, feeling inexplicably flustered, “Ah, me?”

The director continued, “Since you and Gu Chuan are our sales champions today, you get to choose the first person to reveal their initial impression.”

Jiang Mi’s breath caught, and she was stuck in indecision.

Gu Chuan said, “You’re quite nervous.”

Jiang Mi denied it and quickly changed the subject, “No, it doesn’t matter who we pick. Initial impressions are going to be revealed sooner or later.”

“Then it’s us.” Gu Chuan said.

Jiang Mi immediately responded, “Fu Li, it’s you!”

At once, the man let out a light laugh, as if seeing through something.

Jiang Mi shot him a glance and feigned naturalness as she quietly explained, “I’m just helping those two. Fu Li is too slow.”

As she spoke, there was a hint of disdain in her tone.

Fu Li, caught off guard by having his name called and then being subjected to a personal attack, could only respond with, “……..”

The director held up the megaphone and said, “Jiang Mi has chosen to watch Fu Li’s initial impression clip. Dr. Fu, do you have any comments?”

Fu Li glanced at Lu Yu, his lips pressed into a thin line, “I… I’d rather not be associated with Jiang Mi.”

Before he could finish, the director, who seemed to enjoy creating drama, said, “Even if you have objections, it’s too late to change things. Let’s watch Fu Li’s initial impression interview now.”

Fu Li: “……..”

As the director spoke, Fu Li’s face appeared on the LCD screen set up in front.

Lu Yu remembered this was the outfit Fu Li wore on the first day of recording. Her heartbeat quickened with anxiety.

“Dr. Fu, why did you come to participate in this dating show?”

“I had a feeling I would meet interesting people, so I came.” On the screen, Fu Li’s expression was very calm.

“Have you met anyone interesting today?”

“Sort of. She’s quite interesting.” Fu Li’s eyes carried a hint of a smile.

The interviewer, excited by this answer, immediately asked who it was but then quickly corrected themselves, “Ahem, Dr. Fu, what is your ideal type?”

Fu Li didn’t think much about it and answered promptly, “Mature, independent, intellectual, gentle.”

“So, it seems you prefer older women?”

Fu Li neither confirmed nor denied, “Maybe. I like tranquility and people who are similarly quiet.”

“If you like quiet, you must enjoy reading, right?”

Fu Li nodded, “Books on anatomy are very interesting, and it helps to refer to human skeletal models.”

The screen fell into an awkward silence for a few seconds. The director tried to lighten the mood, “Well, many young people enjoy short videos these days. Do you watch them?”

Fu Li replied calmly, “No, it’s a waste of time.”

Preferring mature and intellectual women, enjoying quiet reading, and disliking short videos.

Fu Li’s preferences seemed to be the exact opposite of what Jiang Mi represented.

Fu Li’s dislike for short videos and his preference for quiet and intellectual pursuits made Jiang Mi feel the chilling contrast.

Suddenly, a pair of warm, dry hands reached out.

Lu Yu blinked slowly, turning her head, and saw a look of panic and anxiety on Fu Li’s face.

But why was he anxious, and what was he afraid of?

“Lu Yu, my current ideal type is…”

When Fu Li’s initial impression was revealed as Jiang Mi, the reaction from the audience was immediate and intense.

[Huh?? Fu Li’s initial impression is Jiang Mi? I thought it would be Xiao Yu!]

[Yeah, Fu Li has been so enthusiastic and proactive with Xiao Yu, and he barely interacted with Jiang Mi. Is this initial impression just a random statement?]

[What’s Fu Li up to? He says his initial impression is Jiang Mi but is still clinging to Lu Yu. Definitely a typical bad boy move!]

[I’ve misjudged Fu Li. He clearly doesn’t like Xiao Yu but keeps pretending to be concerned. What a jerk!]

[Are people being too serious? It’s just an initial impression, not true feelings. I believe Fu Li isn’t that kind of person.]

[Initial impressions can be explained, but what about ideal types and hobbies? They’re completely different from Xiao Yu’s. This proves Fu Li’s preference isn’t really someone like Xiao Yu.]

[No! I don’t want my captive CP to end badly!]

The comments exploded in the chat, sparking a heated debate about whether Fu Li was a jerk.

On-site, the atmosphere was no better. Everyone was careful not to show too much on camera, but they were gossiping madly in their minds.

Jiang Mi was bewildered. She intended to assist, not to cause a breakup!

She turned to Gu Chuan and asked, “What’s going on with him?”

The “him” was understood to mean Fu Li.

Gu Chuan calmly held Jiang Mi’s hand, his voice sounding very gracious, “Don’t worry about it.”

Jiang Mi was caught off guard. She didn’t want to worry, but she had picked Fu Li, and now Fu Li’s initial impression was her.

Such a strange coincidence easily led to misunderstandings, making it seem like there was something between her and Fu Li.

Wait a minute, why was Gu Chuan so calm this time? He got jealous easily before when she was close to others.

Jiang Mi was about to ask, but Bai Ruoruo suddenly spoke up with a drawn-out voice.

“I thought Fu Li and Lu Yu might have something going on because they were close, but it turns out, huh, by the way, there’s a saying that if you want to pursue someone, you must first deal with her close friends. Could it be that Fu Li is approaching Lu Yu just to pursue Jiang Mi…”

Before she could finish, a knife flew past Bai Ruoruo’s ear and lodged into the tree trunk behind her.

Bai Ruoruo screamed, “Ah—”

Fu Li’s voice was cold, “Be quiet, or next time, I’ll use a scalpel.”

Everyone recalled how Fu Li had dissected a toy rabbit during his self-introduction, leaving a chilling impression.

Bai Ruoruo fell silent immediately. Fu Li wanted to explain himself to Lu Yu, but Lu Yu spoke first, “Your initial impression has been shown. It’s time for the next person.”

The director noticed the situation was getting out of hand and quickly said, “So the next person will be chosen by Fu Li. Dr. Fu, who would you like to see?”

Fu Li pursed his lips, showing some impatience, “Cheng Lin.”

Cheng Lin’s curious smile froze.

Everyone had been speculating if there was a love triangle between Fu Li, Cheng Lin, and Lu Yu, but they didn’t expect Cheng Lin’s initial impression to be Bai Ruoruo.

Hmm.

Disappointment.

What a terrible choice.

Cheng Lin was also scornful of his choice and quickly changed the subject, “Let’s see Xiao (Little) Yu’s initial impression. I’m quite curious, haha.”

Lu Yu stared blankly at the TV screen showing her own image. When asked about her ideal type, she mentioned she liked men who could bring her warmth.

Fu Li was gentle, considerate, and caring.

He was her ideal type.

But she wasn’t Fu Li’s ideal type.

At that moment, the TV showed Lu Yu’s excited and enthusiastic voice, “My ideal type is Cheng Lin, Mr. Cheng!”