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

"Alright, next up are our guests Shen Jiashu and Jiang Yi. Please proceed to the lottery area shortly, where the production team will randomly assign you partners. Lin Zhou and Lu Xiao, you can go and meet up with your female guests now."

The live chat was incredibly lively after the pairing results were announced.

[Haha, Shen Jiashu's expressions were all captured on camera, it's hilarious!]

One second they're brimming with confidence, the next they're proven wrong.

These two are already playing their cards openly, how can you compete?

Why wasn't Jiang Yi paired up with Xia Wanxing? The Yi-Xing couple is heartbroken.

Lin Zhou and Jiang Muxue are still the best match; they're such a great couple.

Look at Lin Gou, his mouth is practically crooked from grinning.

On the other side, the girls also announced the pairing results. When Jiang Muxue heard that she and Lin Zhou had successfully teamed up, she raised her head, which had been slightly lowered, and two shallow dimples appeared on her face.

Su Man was quite satisfied with the result. If the afternoon had been another physical activity, she and Lu Xiao would definitely have had a significant advantage as a team.

Soon, the results of the random assignment were also released.

Jiang Yi and Lin Jianwei were assigned to the same group, while Shen Jiashu was assigned to the same group as Xia Wanxing.

Lin Jianwei was quite satisfied with the result.

She's already an internet celebrity, so she doesn't get many opportunities to appear alongside stars. If she could form a couple with Jiang Yi, it would definitely attract a lot of fans.

Xia Wanxing was already somewhat dissatisfied with the company's arrangements, and she breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that she was not assigned to the same group as Jiang Yi.

Shen Jiashu, upon learning that he was paired with Xia Wanxing, naturally had no objections.

Only Jiang Yi's expression wasn't too good.

But because of the cameras, he could only suppress his displeasure and force a polite smile at Lin Jianwei: "Please take care of me from now on."

"You're too kind, Teacher Jiang. I enjoyed our collaboration this afternoon."

After all the guests had gathered, the production team began announcing the afternoon's activities.

"Distinguished guests, the next game we're going to play is called Heartbeat Map."

As soon as he finished speaking, the staff behind him immediately unfolded a huge hand-drawn map of the island, marked with four different colored routes, each with four checkpoints.

The staff continued to explain the rules: "The program team has prepared four exclusive check-in routes for everyone. After drawing a route, each group needs to go to the check-in points in turn according to the map markings to complete the task. If you successfully check in, you can go to the next point. If you fail the task, you need to return to the previous check-in point and try again."

"Each check-in requires completing a task we set. The task type is random and may test teamwork, physical strength, or fun collaboration. Each group of guests needs to cooperate to complete it."

"The first team to arrive and complete the final mission will receive an exclusive prize prepared by us – Heart of the Coast."

Everyone's eyes fell on the prize in the staff member's hand, with a hint of doubt in their eyes.

"This Heart of the Coast looks quite exquisite. Besides being a memento, does it serve any other purpose?"

Lu Xiao couldn't help but ask a question.

The other guests nodded in agreement, clearly also curious about the significance of the prize.

"Of course not. This Heart of the Coast is made in pairs. Collect both and you can invite a guest of the opposite sex to a romantic candlelight dinner on the beach for two. And the invited guest has no right to refuse."

"I see."

"Understood."

These words immediately stirred everyone's interest.

Shen Jiashu's gaze unconsciously swept over Jiang Muxue, and he instantly made a decision.

This is a great opportunity to get closer to Jiang Muxue. If I can get the two Coast Hearts first, then I can invite Jiang Muxue to dinner.

Moreover, the invitation to a candlelight dinner is impossible to refuse, making it an excellent opportunity.

He had already guessed that Jiang Muxue's family must be extraordinary. If he could win her over, he might be able to avoid working hard for ten years.

Jiang Yi's brows relaxed considerably, and he looked directly at Xia Wanxing, thinking that as long as he could get the prize, he could legitimately invite her to dinner.

Then the agent will arrange it and cut some clips. Those mindless fans won't need to think too much; they'll just fill in the blanks themselves.

If he can really become a couple with Xia Wanxing, he can complete his mission ahead of schedule.

"Now, please come forward and draw lots. Once you have drawn a route, you will depart immediately. The game will officially begin."

"Good luck to you."

After the assistant director finished explaining the rules, he signaled the staff to bring out the lottery box, and each group of guests took turns drawing lots.

Lin Zhou stepped aside, gesturing for Jiang Muxue to go up and draw the map.

After Jiang Muxue finished drawing her map, the staff handed the map to the two of them.

The two glanced at the first checkpoint and realized it wasn't far from where they had been swinging earlier.

Lin Zhou reached out and took the map from Jiang Muxue's hand, then instinctively took her hand. "Let's go quickly."

【Wait, why are you holding hands again?】

Who gave you permission to touch me? Let go of me right now!

No wonder everyone calls you Lin the Dog, you're a real dog now, openly taking advantage of others, huh?

【No, Jiang Muxue doesn't have any objections, so why are you all singing and dancing like this?】

Jiang Muxue seemed to be blushing slightly.

Jiang Muxue only realized what was happening after running a short distance.

Unlike in the morning, when Lin Zhou was protecting herself, she didn't feel there was anything wrong with it.

but now……

Lin Zhou belatedly realized what had happened, quickly released his grip, and coughed awkwardly, "Sorry, I was just thinking about leaving quickly and didn't notice..."

Jiang Muxue's face was flushed. Feeling the touch from before, she lowered her head and remained silent for a moment.

After a long while, she gently shook her head and whispered, "It's nothing."

The two took a couple of steps, one after the other, and then unconsciously walked side by side, getting closer again.

Even Lin Gou (Lin Geng) blushes sometimes!

[It felt natural when we first held hands, but I felt embarrassed once we let go. What am I pretending for!]

Was it intentional or accidental?

[You two stop pretending, I can tell you're both enjoying it.]

"Um, do you really want that Heart of the Coast?"

After walking a while longer, Jiang Muxue couldn't help but ask a question in a low voice.

Lin Zhou nodded, and upon seeing this, Jiang Muxue felt a strange sense of loss welling up inside her.

Could it be that Lin Zhou already has someone he likes and wants to have a candlelight dinner with her?

Who could it be? Could it be Lin Jianwei, who cooked with him at noon today?

Then, will I be unable to continue being friends with Lin Zhou?

After all, you can't get too close to guys who have girlfriends.

Jiang Muxue lowered her eyes quietly, thinking how hard it had been to make a friend she liked.

Seeing her like this, Lin Zhou knew that she must have misunderstood.

"Actually, I'm mainly worried that someone else might get it."

Jiang Muxue looked up and blinked, somewhat puzzled. "Why?"

"Because you can't refuse a candlelight dinner by the sea."

"Don't you want to have a candlelight dinner with them?"

Lin Zhou could see through the other male guests' thoughts, and asked with a smile, "Do you want to?"

Jiang Muxue was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

So it turns out... Lin Zhou did it because of him.

Her face turned even redder than when they had just held hands.

Jiang Muxue didn't dare to look Lin Zhou in the eye. She reached up and tucked a stray hair behind her ear, revealing her equally rosy ears. "Then let's hurry up and finish the check-in."

……