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

The next morning at 8:00 AM, the official Weibo account of "Heartbeat Island" released the interview preview on time.

The video is short, only a few minutes long, and the production team did something very cunning – they added a thick layer of mosaic.

This immediately sparked various condemnations and gossip among netizens.

[It premieres tomorrow, and the production team is still keeping it a secret?]

【What are you doing? You won't even let us see their faces! Are the guests' faces some kind of state secret?】

This is the first time I've ever seen someone put a mosaic over a face.

Lin Zhou was also speechless. He had put on makeup and posed for photos last night, but in the end, he was covered up completely.

What is the point of makeup?

Moreover, although their faces were covered, all the guests' professional information was clearly revealed.

Just as netizens had guessed, they were basically elites from all walks of life.

On the male side, there are celebrities, athletes, and even the most unassuming one is a self-employed business owner.

The female guests were even more dazzling, including popular young actresses, beauty bloggers with millions of followers, and even the most famous host from a certain TV station.

Lin Zhou's profile, however, only featured the simple words "amateur," a stark contrast to the long list of titles listed next to him.

The comments section was flooded with jokes and doubts almost as soon as the video progressed.

[Hahaha! He really is a lucky guest; the difference in their social status is just too stark!]

The other guests are either elites or bloggers; how can he, an ordinary person, fit in? I feel like he'll be so awkward he'll be picking his toes.

[Aren't the lucky guests just there to make up the numbers? What's the point? They're probably just cannon fodder, the kind who won't get much screen time later on.]

[This experience... could it be a publicity stunt by the production team? The storyline seems so contrived; it's obviously scripted.]

[Dumping her boyfriend after passing the civil service exam? What, do you think dating reality shows can't be made without some melodramatic plot twists? I don't believe there are girls that realistic; it must be an act.]

[+1, this is definitely a publicity stunt by the production team. Just wait, they're sure to stir things up in the main episode.]

Lin Zhou glanced at the comments, then continued watching the videos without much expression.

All of this was expected.

It doesn't matter, as long as it earns him emotional points, let netizens say whatever they want.

He raised an eyebrow as he read to the end.

There seems to be an "ordinary person" among the female guests.

This discovery piqued Lin Zhou's interest slightly. He had thought he would be the only amateur "background character" in the room, but he didn't expect to have a companion.

He clicked into the guest profile page of the program and browsed through it. The other person's profile was even more concise than his. Apart from the name, there was no introduction at all, as if the program team had deliberately hidden it.

Jiang Muxue.

He muttered something, and it sounded quite nice.

Lin Zhou rubbed his chin, a little curious about what kind of person this would be.

Could it be some hidden trump card that the production team is holding back?

They can't really be ordinary people like me, can they?

He didn't believe the show would invite an ordinary person to a dating reality show.

However, he didn't think about it too much, since it wasn't really his business.

After watching the video for a while, he exited the page, intending to go back to sleep.

All the guests have successfully checked into the hotel yesterday, but to prevent them from meeting privately, they are not allowed to enter or leave their hotel rooms at will before the official screening.

Even their three meals a day are provided by staff.

Lin Zhou didn't think it was a big deal.

It's like giving myself a vacation. It's nice to rest for two days in such a nice place.

I had just tossed my phone onto the bed when the doorbell rang.

When I opened the door, I saw a staff member from the production crew holding an itinerary.

"Teacher Lin Zhou, here are the detailed arrangements for tomorrow's island visit. Please check them. Also, please remember to meet at the designated location at 8:00 AM tomorrow morning. Don't be late."

"OK."

Lin Zhou took the order, and the staff member gave him a few more instructions before turning to leave.

Meanwhile, backstage at the production team's location, the number of discussions on the data screen was still skyrocketing.

Li Sujuan took a satisfied sip of coffee as she watched the discussion level rise.

The contrast between ordinary people and elites, and their topical romantic experiences, combined with these explosive elements, generated buzz even before the show aired. This promotional campaign was exactly what she expected.

She turned to her assistant and instructed, "Keep both sides of the argument in the comments section. Don't try to control the comments. The more controversial it is, the more attention it will generate."

"Okay, Director Li, I'll arrange it right away."

The assistant left as instructed, while Li Sujuan continued to stare at the data in the back office, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.

If this lucky guest can bring her more viewership, she wouldn't mind keeping them on for two more episodes.

……

Zhu Mengting was woken up by a barrage of message notifications from her best friend.

She groggily clicked on the interview trailer for "Heartbeat Island" and saw the figure with his face covered by a thick mask. She instantly woke up.

Although the main character in the video was blurred out, she recognized the voice all too well.

How could it be Lin Zhou?

How could it really be him?

He's just an ordinary person, with no money or connections. How could he possibly have such good luck?

She forced herself to remain calm as she scrolled down the comments, her face turning pale and then flushed as she read the ones that called her a "materialistic woman" and a "snobbish gold digger."

"He was never good enough for me. What future could I have with him? I got the government job through my own ability. He's just a low-level employee with no stable job. He's incompetent and can't give me the life I want. Isn't it right for me to break up with him?"

Yes, she did nothing wrong.

She simply made the right choice. Lin Zhou's current behavior is nothing more than an attempt to gain sympathy by playing the victim on the show.

She muttered to herself, but her fingers were scrolling through the comments section at lightning speed. When she saw comments saying "the plot is too contrived" and "it's obviously a publicity stunt by the production team," it was like grasping at a straw, and her tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

You see, everyone thinks it's fake, nobody believes it at all.

Despite thinking this way, Zhu Mengting bit her lower lip, a strange sense of irritability and resentment welling up inside her.

She was the one who initiated the breakup, and she chose a better-off blind date. Why should Lin Zhou be able to appear on such a glamorous variety show?

She quickly comforted herself.

It's just participating in a show; it doesn't mean anything.

He's just an ordinary person with no background or resources. If he goes there, he'll only be a foil for those celebrities. He might be eliminated after recording two episodes. Let's see how embarrassing he is then.

She tossed her phone aside, turned over and lay down on the bed, but couldn't fall asleep no matter what she did. Her mind was filled with fragmented images of her time with Lin Zhou.

Lin Zhou is actually quite good-looking; his only flaw is that he's broke.

If one of the female guests really takes a liking to him...

Impossible! This kind of thing could never happen!

……