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

Lin Zhou glanced at Jiang Muxue. The girl was looking down, carefully wiping the white porcelain bowl in her hands, but she was obviously distracted. It was clear that she had thought about it for a long time before asking the question.

Lin Zhou couldn't help but smile and said gently:

Do you need a special reason to make friends?

Jiang Muxue blinked, seemingly not quite understanding what he meant.

Lin Zhou wiped the water off his hands. "If I had to give a reason, it would be like what you said... I feel like you're not pretentious at all, and it's quite comfortable to be around you."

This wasn't just a polite remark.

He felt more comfortable with Jiang Muxue than with the other guests in the living room.

Although she is a bit socially awkward and doesn't talk much, she is sincere, and her emotions are clearly written in her eyes, which makes people feel very comfortable.

"But…"

Jiang Muxue muttered softly, "I...I'm not very good at talking."

"It's nothing," Lin Zhou said with a slight smile, then lowered her head again to wash the dishes, her tone relaxed.

"Not everyone needs to be a great talker; everyone has their own lifestyle and habits."

Jiang Muxue lowered her eyes:

"But I feel like a lot of people don't like me."

【I like you, Miss! Look at me, Miss! I'm eloquent and I can eat a lot!】

[So even a young lady can feel inferior? Does that mean I, this Ice Goblin, should never leave my cave?]

[Lin Zhou, you should quit the show! Give me the opportunity!!]

[Does the young lady need a companion? Someone who can cook and warm the bed!]

[Wake up! Someone like you, even a young lady would run away on a high-speed train overnight if she saw you. Warming your bed? My doghouse needs a warmer bed, wanna come over?]

Kill Lin Gou and seize Mu Xue!!

Because of Jiang Muxue's words, the barrage of comments instantly turned into a 99+ barrage again.

Lin Zhou looked at the girl and wondered why she would think that way.

"Actually, I feel like there are probably a lot of people online criticizing me right now."

Jiang Muxue was stunned, blinking at him with a puzzled look: "Insult you? Why would I insult you?"

"What else could it be? It's just that they think I'm an ordinary person occupying the position of a lucky guest, and you're so good-looking, so they think I'm not up to no good."

Jiang Muxue quickly shook her head. "They're just talking nonsense. You're a good person."

"..."

Goodness, how did I suddenly start receiving so many friend cards?

However, he also knew that Jiang Muxue did not mean that.

"If it's nonsense, then it's nonsense."

He shook his head helplessly, turned off the tap, smiled at Jiang Muxue, and said, "There's really no need to take what other people say to heart."

Jiang Muxue nodded as if she understood, then looked at the neatly arranged dishes in the sink and suddenly mustered her courage to whisper, "If... if anyone asks, I can help you explain."

She had finally found such a good friend, and she didn't want him to be talked about by others because of her.

Lin Zhou was amused by her serious expression and nodded.

"Okay, then I'll thank you in advance."

Jiang Muxue nodded vigorously, her cheeks flushed slightly with excitement, and her eyes crinkled into crescents. Lin Zhou found her strangely adorable.

……

"Lin Zhou, Jiang Muxue, we're planning to take a stroll around the island during our free time at noon. Would you like to come along?"

The two came out of the kitchen, and Lu Xiao, seeing them, called out to them first.

Su Man looked at Jiang Muxue behind Lin Zhou and explained with a smile, "A few of us were thinking of going for a walk and getting familiar with the area. Do you two want to come along?"

Since they've just started the show, the guests aren't quite familiar with each other yet, so taking this opportunity to stroll around and chat a bit more can help them get to know each other better.

Jiang Yi stood at the very edge, his gaze sweeping over the two of them before finally settling on Jiang Muxue. He smiled and said, "Let's go together. I've heard the scenery on the island is quite beautiful. Staying indoors is so boring."

"Yeah, it's better to get away for a while than to stay cooped up in the house."

All eyes turned to the two of them.

She could feel everyone's eyes on her, and she started to get nervous again.

Su Manhua shook her head helplessly as she looked at her daughter.

"This child is still so timid, he hasn't changed at all."

As she spoke, she turned her gaze back to Lin Zhou.

Unexpectedly, this so-called lucky guest actually understood his daughter's thoughts quite well.

She was actually quite glad that Lin Zhou could stay by Jiang Muxue's side. At least in the beginning, her daughter could finally find a companion to relax with, instead of having to force herself to face things she didn't like.

Let's take it slow; after all, this is only the first day.

……

Lin Zhou didn't really want to participate. After all, coming to record the show was purely accidental. He wasn't interested in touring the island with a group of people he barely knew, let alone using such precious rest time. He would rather take the opportunity to work on the skills he had just acquired.

"We just finished cleaning the kitchen and want to rest for a while."

Hearing Lin Zhou's words, Jiang Yi felt a little embarrassed.

You've only just appeared on the show, and you're a lucky guest. So many of us invited you, and you didn't come. Isn't that a bit disrespectful?

And what gives you the right to make decisions for Jiang Muxue?

You two only knew each other for a little over ten minutes longer than us, right?

Where did you get such a big face?

But he naturally wouldn't say these things directly, since the camera was still rolling and he had to maintain his image of being a charming gentleman.

However, Lin Zhou quickly added, "Jiang Muxue, if you want to go, I can go alone."

Jiang Muxue immediately shook her head, "I also want to rest for a while."

Lin Jianwei noticed the slightly awkward atmosphere and quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Alright, you two can rest inside. We won't wait for you."

Since Jiang Muxue had already said so, and the other guests didn't show any dissatisfaction, Su Man waved her hand and joked with a smile, "Alright, alright, you two should take a good rest. We're leaving now."

Lu Xiao nodded in agreement, "That's right! If we find any beautiful scenery, we'll take pictures and show them to you!"

Jiang Yi's smile faded slightly. His gaze swept between Lin Zhou and Jiang Muxue, but he ultimately said nothing more and simply followed the others out.

Once the footsteps outside had faded into the distance and the living room had fallen completely silent, she looked up at Lin Zhou and whispered, "Thank you for your help again."

"Aren't we friends?"

Lin Zhou shook his head. "Besides, I was too lazy to move anyway. Don't we have activities this afternoon? I suggest you conserve your energy."

Jiang Muxue gave a faint smile, as if the awkwardness and tension from before had been blown away and completely disappeared from her eyes.

……