Chapter 29: Filming the Dating Show 28

The next day, Nan Chu and Si Junyan went on a date. Si Junyan had arranged the outing, taking Nan Chu to an amusement park where they rode the roller coaster and the pirate ship, among other thrilling attractions. After resting from the excitement, Si Junyan took her to a haunted house.

As they entered, Si Junyan reached out and took Nan Chu’s hand. "Don't be afraid; I will protect you."

Nan Chu tried to pull away, but Si Junyan interlaced his fingers with hers so firmly she couldn't break free. Resigned, she simply gripped his hand back. Si Junyan was quite different from Jiang Han; Jiang Han’s body temperature was lower, and his hands were cooler, whereas Si Junyan’s were quite warm. Both men, however, had long, slender, and fair-skinned hands that were aesthetically pleasing.

"I’m not afraid," she said. She had seen real ghosts before; she was certainly not scared of fake ones played by humans.

In the dim passageway, the two moved forward slowly. Suddenly, a head dropped from above. Si Junyan recoiled in fright, and Nan Chu’s nose bumped into his back.

"Ouch." His back was so hard it made her nose ache.

"Are you okay?" Si Junyan turned around, touching her face with concern.

"I’m fine, just bumped my nose."

"Let's walk side by side," Si Junyan said, holding her hand as they continued forward. Throughout the rest of the walk, Nan Chu remained completely unfazed, leaving Si Junyan feeling somewhat defeated.

Later, the two found a place to sit down. After a long silence, Nan Chu spoke up: "Si Junyan, do you like me?"

"Yes," Si Junyan admitted.

"Thank you for your feelings, but I have fallen for Jiang Han, so I cannot accept them," Nan Chu replied.

"I know," he said, noting that her heart-signal messages were always sent to Jiang Han. "That doesn't stop me from liking you." He had truly fallen for her—perhaps that night they watched the stars in Dunhuang. She had looked so beautiful that night. "I hope you find happiness, and I will be rooting for you," he added.

They chatted for a long time before ending their date and returning to the guesthouse. When they arrived, Jiang Han was already in the living room. Seeing Nan Chu return holding flowers, he was overcome with jealousy, radiating an "approach at your own risk" aura.

Nan Chu greeted him, but Jiang Han ignored her as if she weren't there. Seeing this, she walked over to him with the flowers and poked his hand. When he still didn't respond, she pinched his finger, but he remained motionless. Just as she was about to pull her hand away, Jiang Han grabbed it tightly. "Where were you going? Don't you know how to coax me?" he muttered, glaring at the flowers in her hand. "Why are you still holding that pathetic bouquet?"

"I bought these for you," Nan Chu said with a sweet smile.

"For me?" Jiang Han was stunned.

"Yes."

Jiang Han immediately took the flowers, grinning in a way that made him look completely smitten.

*The audience watching the show reacted:*
"I'm dying of laughter."
"That jealousy is off the charts."
"Jiang Han probably doesn't even know that Nan Chu already turned Si Junyan down."
"Watching others fall in love is so much fun."
"Jiang Han is actually quite easy to coax."
"The moment he heard they were for him, his entire demeanor changed—talk about a quick change of face."

Jiang Han took Nan Chu back to their room to put the flowers in water. Over the next few days, Nan Chu spent almost all her dates with Jiang Han, and their relationship heated up rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, twenty days of filming had passed. Today was the final day. It was the day of the final confession. The production team had no specific plans for this day.

"Time flies so fast; it's already the last day," Li Wenya sighed.

*Some viewers wondered:* "I wonder how many couples will actually form. Even if they do, as celebrities, it's impossible for them to truly date."

Cheng Luoli asked, "That’s right. On this last day, have you all decided who you are confessing to?"

The confession rules allowed both men and women to confess to the person they liked; if the other party accepted, the pairing was considered a success.

"I've decided," Jiang Han said firmly, his eyes fixed on Nan Chu the entire time.

*The audience commented:*
"My 'Jiang-Nan' ship, you must succeed!!!"
"I love the 'Jiang-Nan' pairing the most; the atmosphere between them and their dates are so sweet."
"They will definitely make it."
"I just hope it's not a script and they break up as soon as the show ends."
"I have to say, Nan Chu is a celebrity; will her company even let her date? It feels like a show."
"I wonder if the 'Mo-Ya' pairing will make it."

Sha Mengyuan suggested, "Since it's the last day, let's make a big dinner at noon as a farewell."

"That sounds good," Zhuo Han agreed, and the others followed suit. They prepared a sumptuous lunch together.

After the meal, Nan Chu returned to her room to ponder whether she should accept a confession. Her manager, Zhuang Wenqi, had contacted her; she wasn't opposed to it, and having someone to take care of her was a good thing. The company was currently very supportive because the "Jiang-Nan" couple had high popularity, and they felt that if she accepted, it would be great for publicity. However, Nan Chu worried about whether the company's involvement would affect Jiang Han. Since Jiang Han was not in the entertainment industry, she wondered if he would resent it.

Nan Chu went to find Jiang Han. "Jiang Han, I want to talk to you."

"Okay."

"Let's go outside." Some things were not suitable for broadcast.

"Alright."

The two left. Once they found a quiet spot, Nan Chu looked at the cameraman. "Teacher, could you please stop filming? I want to have a heart-to-heart with Jiang Han."

The cameraman was in a difficult position, but after contacting the director, they were given permission. The cameraman left.

Nan Chu earnestly explained the potential problems they might face if they were to date. Jiang Han was overjoyed; by bringing this up, it meant she was seriously considering their relationship. He replied sincerely, "I have considered these issues as well, and I don't mind at all."

They talked for over an hour before returning. At 5:00 PM, it was time for the final confessions. Jiang Han took Nan Chu to the site he had carefully prepared. He had bought a truckload of potted flowers and lined the entire path with them.

When he led Nan Chu into the heart-shaped circle, Jiang Han held a bouquet of roses and looked at her affectionately. "Before, I never believed in love at first sight, but the day I met you, I believed."

"From washing dishes with you on the first day to holding your hand on the second... These twenty-one days of being together feel like such a short time, but we have a long future ahead of us, and I will give you all the time you need to get to know me..."

"I want to take you to see the magnificent mountains, the beautiful valleys, and the boundless grasslands... I want to be your shelter from the storm. Nan Chu, I like you." Jiang Han handed her the flowers.

Nan Chu took them and smiled sweetly. "I like you, too."

*The audience erupted:*
"Jiang Han remembers every little detail!"
"Ah—Jiang Han, go for it! Give her a hug and a kiss!"
"Wuwu, the couple I ship finally confessed and got together."

Jiang Han looked at Nan Chu, his eyes overflowing with love. He wrapped his arms around her waist, leaned down, and kissed her. The livestream exploded at this moment.

*Viewers typed:*
"Auntie smile."
"Oh my god, they actually kissed!"
"Ah—my maiden heart!"
"I'm squirming in front of my screen!"
"Too sweet! Please keep being happy!"

Jiang Han and Nan Chu had successfully paired up.