I was criticized on a dating reality show, but I retaliated and became an internet sensation.

Su Yanhuan was stunned, her eyes widening instantly: "Teacher Han, this, this isn't right... You drew the balcony room."

"I don't care," Han Jingxue said calmly, handing over the note. "I'm fine with staying anywhere."

The scene was instantly filled with warmth.

The live chat immediately exploded with a bunch of sarcastic and sarcastic comments:

【Tongtong Paradise】: Why are you pretending to be so generous? Who are you putting on this for?

[I don't want to see a certain Shu]: LOL, trying to create a cool and aloof persona, huh? Who knows how she'll regret it once the camera's off.

【Name is so hard to come up with】: Is the person in the previous post crazy? What business is it of yours if they want to change it?

[Life slapped me in the face, and I went crazy]: Haters are so idle, they can't stand seeing others do well, can they?

[Plain porridge with sugar]: With their star power, do they need to act?

Shu Zi slowly opened the last note, which read: Second floor, room with balcony.

She raised an eyebrow, a smile curving her lips: "Just as I expected!"

The trolls immediately found another target:

[Yutong's Guardian Ambassador]: They really know how to snatch things up, even the best rooms!

[Entertainment Industry Bitch Detector]: Mistresses deserve nice houses; the show's producers really know how to promote them.

[Did Zizi slack off today?]: People got their draws by luck, why are you so sour?

[Don't argue with me, passersby]: Shuzi's fans, stop trying to defend her, the more you try, the worse she gets.

Director Liu nodded:

"Very good, next up are the boys. Same rules, four rooms on the third floor, two with balconies and two regular rooms. And let me just say this in advance, the rooms are directly opposite each other, so whichever room is directly below you on the second floor, that room is directly above you on the third floor."

Shu Zi's ears twitched slightly, and she had a strange, bad feeling.

Gu Yan, Shen Yihuai, Yu Shize, and Jiang Yunyou stepped forward in turn.

Yu Shize had average luck and drew a regular room.

Jiang Yunyou chuckled and drew a room, which was also an ordinary one.

Shen Yihuai casually picked it up and opened it—the third floor had a balcony.

Finally, only one note remained, which ended up in Gu Yan's hands.

He lightly twirled his fingers, opened the note, glanced at it casually, and when he looked up, his gaze landed precisely on Shu Zi, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

"My room is on the third floor with a balcony."

Moreover, it was right above Shuzi's room.

Shu Zi: "..."

Okay, even God is on this scammer's side; there's no escaping it.

Gu Yan's lips curled slightly, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, just enough to reach her ears:

"It seems that Ms. Shu will have to be more understanding during this period of time."

Shu Zi's forced smile:

"...Same to you, just don't disturb me in the middle of the night."

The comments section instantly descended into chaos again:

[A cure for all dissent]: Going up and down stairs? That's too deliberate, isn't it? The script is written too rigidly, isn't it?

[Black-hearted Little Cotton-padded Jacket]: How much money did Gu Yan actually bribe the production team?

【Did Yan Shen fall in love today?】: Help, this couple seems pretty good, I'm locking them in for now.

[Shipping a couple is unethical]: Are those of you who were shipping couples okay? Didn't you see that the actual celebrities are disgusted?

[Did Yan Shen fall in love today?]: ...Why do I feel like something's off about them?

[Gossip Radar Activated]: Is it what I'm thinking?

[Passerby A remains silent]: Don't overthink it, he's just a regular guest.

Seeing that it was about time, Director Liu spoke again:

"Next, everyone is free to spend an hour getting to know the villa and interact with other guests who might be interested!"

"We'll meet in the living room in an hour to announce today's dinner assignment!"

The staff member smiled and said, "Everyone can pack their luggage now. Guests with a lot of luggage can help each other out."

Jiang Yunyou immediately raised his hand: "I'll do it! I'm the best at helping others!"

Yu Shize also subconsciously looked at Shu Zi. Just as he took a step, he saw a figure step forward first.

Gu Yan walked straight to Shu Zi's suitcase, his well-defined knuckles about to touch the handle, "I'll help you."

Shu Zi almost immediately pulled the suitcase behind her, took a half-step back warily, and smiled politely yet distantly:

"No need, Teacher Gu, I can do it myself, it's not heavy."

After she finished speaking, she picked up the suitcase with one hand and walked towards the stairs. Her back view was crisp and neat, showing no intention of troubling him in the slightest.

Gu Yan paused, his hand hovering in mid-air, a faint smile flashing across his eyes, gone in an instant.

[The Evening Breeze Doesn't Speak]: The atmosphere between these two is a bit strange...

[Level 1 Surfer]: Is it possible that they know each other privately?

[Anonymous insider gossip]: What are you pretending for? Are you just putting on an act for the camera?

[ZiZi is not open for business today]: Our ZiZi is an independent and strong female lead, is that not allowed?

The group went upstairs.

Fang Yutong, carrying her suitcase, walked to the top of the stairs, looked at Gu Yan who was about to go upstairs, and said in a soft voice:

"Teacher Gu, my suitcase is a bit heavy, could you...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Su Yanhuan hopped over from the side, snatched the suitcase from Fang Yutong, and smiled brightly:

"Sister Yutong, let me help you! We happen to be next door, it's on our way!"

Han Jingxue gave the balcony room to Su Yanhuan.

Fang Yutong's smile froze for a moment, then quickly returned to its gentle tone: "Thank you so much, Huanhuan."

[A Sober Little Lemon]: Hahahaha, Su Yanhuan knows how to sabotage others.

[Enjoying the sweetness but not being blind]: Huanhuan's actions were purely unintentional.

[Yu Xin Xiang Tong]: Our Tong Tong was just being polite.

Everyone took their room keys and went back to their rooms to pack their luggage.

Shu Zi pushed open the door and entered. It was the room with a balcony that she had drawn. Opening the floor-to-ceiling windows revealed the sea breeze and the sea view.

[Sweet Girl's Observation Diary]: The view from this balcony is amazing!

[Yutong's Fan Club - Xiaotao]: Why does she get to stay in the best rooms?

[Some people just talk too much]: What are you being so sour about?

Just as we finished tidying up our things, the production crew knocked on the door one by one.

"Dear guests, please hand in your personal mobile phones. During the recording of the program, we will use the dedicated mobile phones provided by the production team for easy communication and task assignment."

Upon hearing this, Shu Zi froze completely.

She slowly took out her phone, touching it reluctantly: "...Are you really going to take it?"

The staff member nodded, suppressing a laugh: "Yes, Ms. Shuzi."

[Transparent Audience Online]: Is it that strict? They're just confiscating phones?

[Zizi's Daily Life]: Hahaha, Zizi has such a disgusted expression, like her food has been stolen!

[Top-Tier Judge on the Gossip]: She really can't bear to part with her phone!

Third floor.

Gu Yan pushed open his own door. It was also a room with a balcony, located directly above Shu Zi's room.

He walked to the balcony, leaned down slightly, and could see the swaying figure downstairs.

Shu Zi was leaning against the railing, enjoying the breeze, when she suddenly felt a darkness above her head. When she looked up, she met Gu Yan's gaze.

Her expression froze, and she immediately turned around, facing away from the balcony, wanting to avoid seeing it altogether.

The two didn't speak, interact, or get close, but the subtle tension between them felt off even through the screen.

[Yan Shen's Soldier]: ...Why do I feel like there's something more to their relationship?

[Any gossip today?]: Am I the only one who feels the atmosphere is weird? Like, weird even among close friends?

[A, B, C, D]: Don't overthink it, they're just ordinary neighbors.

[Not eating bean curd skin]: Shu Zi's expression clearly showed she didn't want to see him.

[Heartbeat Observer 009]: This atmosphere is really something.

[Entertainment Gossip]: What's going on? Can't you be normal for once?