I put you on a dating reality show, but I didn't make you a viral sensation!

At this moment.

In an apartment in Jiangcheng, Zhu Mengting, who hadn't yet started her job, was gripping her phone, staring intently at the live stream of "Heartbeat Island".

Lin Zhou should be next, right?

The male guests before him were all so outstanding. With Lin Zhou's meager salary, no background, and no family wealth, he would definitely be ridiculed on the dating show.

Maybe the production team thought he was good-looking and used him as a comparison to highlight the other elite male guests.

She had even imagined Lin Zhou appearing on stage, so nervous that he was at a loss for what to do, being ridiculed by netizens, and ultimately not even getting a single female guest to choose him.

However, despite thinking this way, the jealousy she tried so hard to suppress was growing wildly like weeds.

Why didn't the program choose me?

Why was Lin Zhou allowed to appear on this show?

After seeing the male guests before her, she suddenly felt that the men her family had introduced to her weren't so appealing anymore.

If I get to be on the show, will I also have a chance to be with those male guests?

Who knows, they might even ride the wave of the show's popularity to instant success, without having to wait at home for a job or a blind date.

……

After the discussion in the bullet comments reached its peak, a figure slowly walked out from the entrance.

First, we see her from behind, walking on a boardwalk covered with flowers, her steps unhurried.

His information card popped up in the sidebar of the live stream; it was a simple line of text, not even a tenth as long as the previous three guests'.

But the viewers in the live stream couldn't sit still.

[No, he looks to be at least 1.8 meters tall, right?]

Damn it, this isn't what I expected!

[1.8 meters? I think it's more than that!]

[Her figure is pretty perfect, but I wonder what she looks like?]

[It's definitely a goblin!]

In the control room.

Seeing the ever-increasing number of viewers and comments on the live stream, the assistant exclaimed in surprise, "Director Li, the popularity has gone from 1.2 million to 1.5 million! No, it's still rising!"

"As expected, this guy is indeed very popular."

Li Sujuan nodded to her assistant with satisfaction, then picked up the walkie-talkie: "We can cut to a full shot now, give us more close-ups."

The director immediately took action upon receiving the instruction.

As the camera zooms in, it reveals black casual pants, followed by a simple white shirt with the cuffs slightly rolled up, revealing a section of well-defined wrists.

The sea breeze gently lifted the hem of his clothes and ruffled the stray hairs on his forehead.

The camera slowly pans up, finally settling on his face.

A handsome young man appeared in the live stream room.

The moment his face was fully visible in the camera's view, the previously mocking comment section fell into an eerie silence.

Three seconds later, the live stream chat exploded with messages at an alarming speed.

Holy crap! He's a handsome guy!

[With looks like this, are you sure he's not an ordinary person? Or is he some young heartthrob being kept hidden away by some company?]

[I don't believe it! It's a rigged show, definitely a rigged show, predetermined by the production team!]

I need to have my license plate checked!!!

"Waaah, handsome, come tell me about the pain of your family of origin, but you know what to do after you're done."

【Fellow tribesmen, return to your nest. The chieftain has prepared dinner for you.】

[Where's that guy who said he'd eat shit? He can start a live stream now.]

Under the guidance of the staff, Lin Zhou followed their instructions naturally, without appearing at all uncomfortable.

Lin Zhou thought he would be nervous, after all, it was his first time standing in front of so many cameras and facing the audience.

But once he stepped onto the pier and felt the sea breeze carrying the sunlight onto his shoulders, he felt an unexpected sense of peace.

He was unaware that the live stream chat was already in an uproar over him, unaware of the huge commotion he had caused after his appearance, and unaware of how many people were staring at their screens, spamming the chat with messages for him.

He just thought, this feeling is so good, I'm so much freer now than I used to be.

The live stream chat was still surging, the doubts and mockery long since drowned out by the overwhelming praise. The assistant in the control room, watching the real-time data, swallowed hard.

"Director Li! The number of online viewers has surpassed two million! The peak number of comments has directly topped the trending search list!"

Looking at Lin Zhou's calm and collected demeanor on the screen, Li Sujuan nodded in satisfaction. "This relaxed state is much better than the deliberate attempts made by the previous guests. It's very comfortable to watch."

[Handsome guy photos.]

[Can anyone dig into his background? I need all the information about this handsome guy in five minutes!]

Who was spreading these rumors online before? I'm speechless, everyone!

[Is her ex-girlfriend blind? She didn't want such a handsome guy?]

[Are you out of your mind? You broke up with a guy this handsome?]

Zhu Mengting was so angry she almost threw her phone on the ground.

The scrolling comments above were still praising Lin Zhou like crazy; those words were like needles, densely piercing her heart.

On what grounds?

Why is he, an ordinary person, so composed in front of the camera?

Why is he so popular?

What frustrated Zhu Mengting even more was that she had seen Lin Zhou countless times before. He used to be an ordinary person, the kind who would blend into a crowd and be inconspicuous. She used to complain that he didn't know how to dress up or take care of himself.

She only washes her hair and face before going out, which is not worthy of the glamorous life she wants.

But now, how can the difference between the new look and the previous one be so great?

Her hair was meticulously styled, with wispy bangs perfectly framing her eyebrows and eyes, and even her skin had a delicate, radiant glow.

Young, sunny, and clean.

They are even on par with the previous guests?

Zhu Mengting's hand holding the phone trembled slightly.

Even the palms of his hands were pinched so hard that several deep marks were left.

……

Following the program's schedule, Lin Zhou was led to the information matching area.

Four profile cards for the female guests were neatly arranged on the long table. There were no photos, only names, ages, and a very simple personal label.

The chat room instantly became lively again.

[Here it comes, the blind auditions are finally here!]

[The three big shots all chose different types, I wonder which type the handsome guy will pick!]

[Ordinary people are destined to be just there for the ride; even if they are chosen, what difference will it make? The female guests will definitely prioritize the elite ones!]

[You still need to consider the conditions when dating; that girl isn't blind!]

[Although, I still hope a female guest will choose him! It would be a waste if they didn't match his looks!]

Don't get your hopes up. Let's be realistic. The female guests' profiles all show they're top-tier beauties; their standards are definitely high!

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, Lin Zhou slowly walked to the front of several booklets.

……