Chapter 43: Is It Really Happening?

It was hard to tell how long it had been, but the two of them emerged from the changing room.

They both behaved gracefully and naturally, without any sign of awkwardness.

However, the girl’s soft, red lips, her flushed cheeks, and the man’s possessive arm around her slender waist all left much to the imagination.

It was obvious to anyone with eyes that something must have happened between them in the changing room.

Yet, no one dared to say anything or ask questions!

The filming director was both excited and troubled.

Excited because the show had managed to feature a real couple this time. With the second episode just starting, these two had already locked eyes on each other. In the future, their unavoidable flirtatious interactions would definitely be a highlight. Oh yeah, finally, they wouldn’t be criticized by picky viewers for being artificial sweeteners.

But troubled because the show’s focus was supposed to be on dramatic conflict, not sweet romance.

The original plan was to have Jiang Mi involved in a dramatic love triangle with Shen Mingxuan and Bai Ruoruo. But as soon as Jiang Mi arrived on the show, she suddenly changed her attitude and had no interest in them.

Now that Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan had successfully paired up, she was likely even less inclined to deal with Shen Mingxuan.

No, no, he had to report this news to the director quickly and figure out how to adjust the show’s script.

The filming director scratched his head, trying to come up with an explanation, “Our camera equipment just had some issues, so we might not be able to continue the live broadcast.”

Jiang Mi was surprised, “Is your equipment that bad? Is the show lacking sponsors? I can ask my dad to invest.”

Jiang Mi was in an exceptionally good mood today.

This dating show was essentially a matchmaker for her and Gu Chuan, and she was more than willing to spend money.

Upon hearing the first part of Jiang Mi’s sentence, the filming director wanted to angrily shout, blaming anyone but himself—after all, the issue wasn’t with the equipment but with them!

But upon hearing the latter part, he wanted to rush over and hug Jiang Mi’s leg, wildly thanking her for the investment!

The filming director, fearing Jiang Mi might change her mind after the time period, quickly agreed on behalf of the chief director.

At this moment, Gu Chuan pulled Jiang Mi closer into his embrace, saying, “No need to trouble your father. Let FGH Company handle the sponsorship with the show.”

Jiang Mi raised her eyebrows, not one to be polite with her boyfriend, “Alright.”

The filming director was stunned.

Did he hear that correctly? Gu Chuan said FGH Company would sponsor their variety show.

FGH Company was a huge multinational corporation, reportedly with financial resources equivalent to a medium-sized country.

A year ago, FGH Company suddenly announced its expansion into China and, within just a year, had become a leader in various fields.

Wait a minute, Gu Chuan was supposed to be Jiang Mi’s bodyguard. When did a mere bodyguard become the head of FGH Company?

Could it be that Gu Chuan was just putting on a show to impress his beloved?

Previously, he hadn’t noticed that Gu Chuan was such a vain person.

The filming director’s gaze towards Gu Chuan became increasingly peculiar, but then Gu Chuan gave him a cold glance, and the filming director immediately felt the pressure of someone in a higher position.

This kind of aura definitely wasn’t something an ordinary bodyguard would have!

The filming director vaguely sensed he had stumbled upon something, but the truth was so shocking and frightening that he dared not think further.

“Cough, cough, it’s getting late. Let’s head back.”

Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan, as a couple, had no objections. After all, love can be talked about anywhere.

On the way back, the car wasn’t live-streaming. Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan sat in the back seat, while the filming director and camera operator were in the front seats—one in the passenger seat and one driving.

The girl experiencing her first love was still a bit shy. She initially tried to keep some distance from Gu Chuan when they got into the car.

However, Gu Chuan, deliberately lowering his voice while talking to her, made it hard for Jiang Mi to hear him from a distance. So, naturally, Jiang Mi found herself pulled closer into his embrace.

Perhaps Jiang Mi, being the main participant, didn’t notice the subtle manipulation, but the filming director in the passenger seat clearly saw it.

Gu Chuan appeared unremarkable, but in reality, he seemed to be setting up a trap to tempt his little girlfriend. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Suddenly, a sharp phone ring broke the silence.

The filming director glanced at it and felt a headache coming on. He knew the call was from the director, likely inquiring why the live broadcast hadn’t resumed yet.

The filming director glanced at the couple in the back seat, just as Jiang Mi noticed and asked, “Is that a call from the director?”

The filming director awkwardly nodded, “Yes, it’s the director calling. We’ll get to it soon, but let’s not take the call right now.”

After all, some things are better not discussed in front of the people involved.

Jiang Mi, puzzled, asked, “Not taking the call? It’s probably about the live broadcast interruption.”

“Heh, let’s take it,” the filming director said reluctantly and answered the phone. “Hello, director. We’re having some issues with our equipment and are working on an urgent repair. We’re on our way back now. We’ll discuss it when we get there.”

Before he could hang up, the director urgently asked, “No, no, it’s not that. The person from FGH Company called to offer us three hundred million in funding. I’ve asked the guests present, and none of them are related to this. Can you quickly check if Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan are involved?”

The filming director was stunned. Gu Chuan’s statement was made less than half an hour ago, and now FGH Company was already calling? This level of efficiency was a bit too exaggerated!

The filming director licked his lips, his voice dry, “Well, it seems, maybe, possibly…”

“Stop hesitating and speak plainly.”

He was unsure what to say, which was why he was stammering. He looked desperately at the back seat, and Jiang Mi, noticing, said with a smile, “Give me the phone, I’ll explain to the director.”

The filming director’s eyes lit up immediately, and he quickly handed the phone to Jiang Mi.

“Director, if the show needs updated equipment but lacks funding, you should contact FGH directly, right, Gu Chuan?”

Jiang Mi tilted her exquisitely pretty face and smiled at Gu Chuan, her eyes sparkling with a glimmer of joy.

Gu Chuan’s dark eyes also showed a hint of a smile. “Yes. Contact Wu Yong.”

Wu Yong was the current executive manager of FGH, usually dealing with projects worth hundreds of billions. Could this small dating show really qualify?

The director was left speechless, his mouth agape in shock, forgetting to respond.

Jiang Mi waited for a while without hearing a response and thought the signal might be bad, so she shook the phone and said, “Hello, director? The signal is weak on the road. We’ll hang up now.”

The car soon arrived at the suburban villa.

The live broadcast resumed.

In an instant, thousands of viewers poured in, and the barrage of comments was so dense it might induce claustrophobia.

【They’re here! Finally!】

【Two whole hours—at the usual rate, we should have seen at least three or four updates by now!】

【Ah, ah, ah, indeed, Mimi’s lips are a bit red and swollen. They must have been kissed!】

【Embracing the waist, it’s public now, right? This must be official!】

【Husband’s possessiveness is so strong; wife is so delicate and clingy.】

【Wait, looking at the room’s layout, this doesn’t seem like the yoga studio we saw earlier, but the suburban villa.】

The next moment, the cameraman adjusted the camera’s position to include all the guests chatting in the living room.

When the guests saw Gu Chuan and Jiang Mi walk in, they were both surprised and delighted.

Lu Yu was the first to stand up, her beautiful almond eyes shining. “How come you two are back so soon?”

Lu Yu was not only Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan’s number one fan but also their enthusiastic supporter.

When she saw the news of their paired yoga session on trending searches, she was ecstatic, and when she saw Gu Chuan pulling Jiang Mi into the changing room and the live broadcast abruptly ending, she was over the moon!

Oh my gosh!

The CP she shipped seemed to be coming true!!!

Jiang Mi’s cheeks were slightly flushed, but she remained calm. “We came back after the date. Have you all had dinner?”

Lu Yu quickly shook her head, “Not yet.”

Everyone had been discussing who would cook dinner tonight, but when Gu Chuan and Jiang Mi made headlines, they were all too engrossed in their CP to care about cooking.

“Well…”

Jiang Mi began to speak when the director hurried over.

“The show has prepared a lavish dinner for everyone tonight, so please relax and enjoy.”

The director immediately arranged for the camera to focus on the guests who hadn’t been on the date, pulling Gu Chuan and Jiang Mi aside.

The director’s expression was somewhat complicated. “Are you two really official?”

Jiang Mi raised an eyebrow, “You’re our matchmaker, director. I’ll give you a big red envelope later.”

The director forced a smile, “No need…”

Just then, Gu Chuan spoke calmly, “We’ll use the sponsorship fee for the show as the red envelope.”

The cost of a show includes not only equipment and venues but also the crucial expense of hiring artists—this is the major expense!

If, as Gu Chuan said, the sponsorship covers all this, oh, thank you, father, for the generous offer!

The director, visibly excited, said with a beaming smile, “I have to admit, the first time I saw you two, I thought you were a perfect match—truly made in heaven!”

Hearing the director’s flattering words, Jiang Mi couldn’t help but smile at Gu Chuan, who also looked back at her.

Under the intense gaze of the man, Jiang Mi’s face turned red.

Before their relationship was confirmed, Jiang Mi could flirt with Gu Chuan without feeling embarrassed. But now, even just locking eyes with him made her blush and her heart race. It was quite strange.

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Back in the room, Lu Yu rushed over and hugged Jiang Mi. “Mimi, is it, is it, is it?”

Due to the presence of the room’s camera, Lu Yu didn’t ask directly, but Jiang Mi understood what she was asking.

Is it that she and Gu Chuan are together?

There was no need to hide this, so Jiang Mi nodded with a sweet smile playing at her eyes and lips.

Lu Yu’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “I knew it! Oh, by the way, you should use the bathroom. It seems there’s a problem with your shower gel.”

What problem could there be with the shower gel?

Jiang Mi shook her head with a laugh, noting how unconvincing Lu Yu’s excuse was.

There were no cameras in the bathroom, so she could finally let loose.

“Mimi, did you and Gu Chuan get together at the yoga studio?”

Jiang Mi nodded.

Lu Yu’s excitement grew. “Who confessed first?”

When Jiang Mi heard this, she couldn’t help but recall being pinned against the door by Gu Chuan in the small, confined changing room…

Her cheeks flushed deeply, and she pretended to be busy with washing her hands to avoid Lu Yu’s sparkling eyes. “I invited him first. Gu Chuan made the confession. Anyway, I need to wash up after spending the whole day out and change for dinner later.”

Lu Yu exaggeratedly exclaimed, “Did you…?”

“What?” At this point, Jiang Mi had turned on the faucet, and the sound of running water made it difficult for her to hear Lu Yu’s words. She turned around to ask.

She saw Lu Yu’s pink, cute face filled with teasing, her fingers making a ‘V’ shape. “Are you talking about that?”

Jiang Mi finally understood what Lu Yu meant.

Her face turned a bright shade of red, and she pinched Lu Yu’s pink cheek playfully. “You seem like a pure young girl, but why is your mind full of these kinds of thoughts?”

Lu Yu chuckled. “Who hasn’t had a few paper husband fantasies?”

Jiang Mi: “……..”

In reality, she and Gu Chuan hadn’t done anything. She had used the excuse of needing a shower just to avoid further questions from Lu Yu. Unfortunately, this offhand reason had only deepened the misunderstanding.

Fortunately, Lu Yu knew her limits. After teasing Jiang Mi a little, she left the bathroom, bouncing out happily.

Ah, being in a relationship is not as fun as watching others. There’s nothing more enjoyable than shipping CPs!

After Jiang Mi finished her shower, she changed into a black strapless evening dress that highlighted her elegant neck and delicate collarbones, looking both exquisite and sexy.

She opened the door and saw Gu Chuan waiting outside.

The man’s dark eyes seemed to hook onto Jiang Mi’s neck, his gaze growing darker.

Jiang Mi felt uncomfortable under his intense stare and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Gu Chuan stepped forward, taking off his suit jacket as he moved.

With his movements, Jiang Mi could clearly see the slight bulge of his chest muscles and the defined abs. Images of him kissing her with his upper body bare flashed in her mind.

Instantly, a light blush spread across her exposed skin, and she took a step back, her gaze evasive. “Gu Chuan, there are cameras…”