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

With a slight pull, he lifted her up from the soft sofa.

Shu Zi stood up with his help, her hazy blue dress suddenly spreading out and falling down, her pearl earrings swaying and shimmering with light.

She stood up straight, tried to pull her hand away, but couldn't, so she let him hold it, but kept her body ramrod straight, and even managed to squeeze out a whispered sentence:

"...Being number one is amazing."

[She pinched him! She pinched him! Hahaha, is she getting revenge for not being number one?!]

"It's all your fault, you made me only get second place"—I read that out with my lips!

[He's holding on tight! Gu Yan's grip is so tight! Like he's afraid it'll run away!]

[Shu Zi is standing so straight, her whole body screams "I'm not convinced!", but her hands are actually quite well-behaved!]

"First place is amazing!" -- Hahaha, so cute! Shu-Tzu, you really care about second place!

[Gu Yan: Hmm, that's pretty impressive. Shu Zi: ...Annoying!]

The host, suppressing a laugh, quickly replied:

"Congratulations to Teacher Gu Yan and Teacher Shu Zi on successfully forming a team! It seems that Teacher Gu has a very clear goal! Well then, now that Teacher Gu has made his selection, Teacher Shu Zi is officially chosen."

"Next, please welcome Ms. Shu Zi, who ranked second... wait, Ms. Shu Zi has already been chosen, so let's move on to Mr. Shen Yihuai, who ranked third!"

The spotlight moved away from the two conjoined twins and shone on Shen Yihuai.

Gu Yan relaxed a little, but still didn't let go.

He took Shuzi's hand and led her to sit down on the white sofas prepared for the paired guests.

The moment Shu Zi's bottom touched the sofa, her eyes darted around. While Gu Yan was confirming the seats with the staff, she slipped out like an eel with a sudden burst of strength.

"I'll go keep Huanhuan company; she's scared to be alone!"

She left those words behind and, before Gu Yan could react, she darted back to the long sofa in the original guest area and squeezed precisely next to Su Yan Huan, who was craning her neck to watch the commotion.

Su Yanhuan was startled: "Sister Zizi? Why are you back?"

Shu Zi hugged her tightly, glanced at Han Jingxue, then at Shen Yihuai, and whispered excitedly:

"A fantastic view from the front lines!"

"Huanhuan, make room for me! The view is much better here! Gu Yan's spot over there isn't good, it's no fun!"

Su Yanhuan was both amused and exasperated, and quickly moved to the side.

Gu Yan watched as the figure quickly ran to the other side and excitedly whispered in Su Yanhuan's ear. He shook his head almost imperceptibly, but the corner of his mouth curved slightly. He didn't go to catch her and bring her back.

[Shu Zi has run away! She's back on the front lines of gossip!]

[Gu Yan's helpless yet indulgent smile! I'm gone!]

[She's just taking advantage of Gu Yan's doting on her! She's completely out of control!]

[Huanhuan is definitely being used as a tool, but she seems quite happy (doge)]

Shen Yihuai stood up in the spotlight, and everyone's eyes were on him again.

[It's here! Teacher Shen is going to make her selections!]

[Bet 50 cents to choose Sister Han! If you don't, I'll do a handstand and wash my hair on live stream!]

[The one above has been screenshotted; waiting for the handstand.]

Shen Yihuai didn't move immediately. He first raised his eyes, his gaze passing over the blazing fire and settling steadily on Han Jingxue opposite him.

Han Jingxue sat there, wearing a dark green dress, her face expressionless. When Shen Yihuai looked over, she didn't even lift her eyelids.

Only Shu Zi, who was in the best spot to watch the drama unfold and was keeping a close eye on Han Jingxue, noticed that the tips of her fingers, which were resting on her knees, curled up very slightly.

The corners of Shen Yihuai's mouth curved upwards in a barely perceptible arc, so quickly it was almost an illusion.

Instead of walking over and reaching out like Gu Yan did, he put his hands in his pockets, sauntered over to the campfire, and stood still.

Then he spoke:

"Han Jingxue".

Using both full names and surnames, it's concise and to the point.

After calling her name, he fell silent, hands in his pockets, tilting his head slightly as he looked at her.

Su Yanhuan excitedly grabbed Shu Zi's arm beside her, gesturing wildly:

"Ahhh, it's decided! Teacher Shen chose Sister Han! Sister Han! Say yes! Say yes! I'm so anxious!"

Shu Zi winced as her hand was gripped so tightly it hurt, and she pulled it back, but her eyes remained fixed on the person opposite her, muttering softly:

"Quiet down, quiet down! At this crucial moment, watch my senior sister! Watch how she handles things... That's what you call a high-level game!"

When Shen Yihuai called her name, Han Jingxue's eyelashes trembled slightly.

She slowly raised her eyes to look at him, her face still expressionless.

She didn't speak, didn't nod, and didn't get up.

The air was eerily quiet.

[That gaze is so captivating! I'm totally shipping them!]

[Sister Han, can we get this over with? I'm so impatient!]

[Shen Yihuai, are you sure you can handle this? If not, I'll take your place (just kidding)]

[When masters clash, is silence golden?]

[Shu Zi is right, this is a high-level game. Gu Yan and Shu Zi's game is just kindergarten play (doge)]

Just when everyone thought Han Jingxue was planning to let Shen Yihuai dry in silence—

She looked at Shen Yihuai and nodded very lightly, but very clearly.

The amplitude was very small, but Shen Yihuai saw it.

The restrained light deep in his eyes suddenly dissipated, revealing a clear smile.

Without further hesitation, he took a long stride, walked around the campfire, and stood in front of her.

He still had his hands in his pockets, bent down slightly, and leaned close to her ear, asking in a low voice that only the two of them could hear, with a hint of a laugh in his tone:

"Does a nod mean it, or not?"

Han Jingxue raised her eyes and glanced at him expressionlessly.

His eyes made it clear: Shen Yihuai, you should know when to stop.

Shen Yihuai chuckled softly, finally taking his hand out of his pocket and extending it directly in front of her.

Han Jingxue stared at the hand for two seconds.

Then, she gently placed her hand on it.

My fingertips feel a little cold.

Shen Yihuai immediately gripped her hand tightly, enveloping her entire hand in his warm palm.

With a little effort, he lifted her off the sofa.

Han Jingxue stood up, her dark green dress draped down, outlining her slender figure.

She didn't try to pull her hand away, but simply let him hold it, casually brushing her skirt with her other hand, her expression remaining as aloof as ever.

However, Shuzi, who had been watching the drama unfold with an "eight times scope," and countless sharp-eyed viewers in the live stream all accurately captured it.

As she stood up, a very faint blush flashed across her cheeks.