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

Wow~

Shu Zi took off her high heels, stepped barefoot onto the floor, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked at the terrace and sea view outside, and nodded:

"The view is indeed excellent."

Gu Yan placed their suitcases in the entryway, walked to her side, and glanced at the terrace following her gaze.

"Yes, it's not bad."

He responded and turned to check the two rooms. He opened the door to the master bedroom, then opened the door to the second bedroom.

The master bedroom is significantly larger, with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. The second bedroom is smaller, but it has all the essentials.

Shu Zi also sidled up, peering into the master bedroom through the doorframe, then turned her head, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Gu Yan with a mischievous smile on her face:

"Teacher Gu, which one is ranked first, would you like to choose first?"

Gu Yan leaned against the doorframe of the second bedroom, arms crossed, watching her with a leisurely air: "Which room does the examiner want me to sleep in?"

Shu Zi raised her chin and pointed to the second bedroom:

"I think this place is perfect for you. It's low-key and humble, which suits your current status as a test taker."

Gu Yan chuckled softly and nodded readily, "Alright, I'll listen to the examiner."

After saying that, he picked up his suitcase and went straight into the second bedroom.

Shu Zi was satisfied, her little expression was so smug, she knew he would agree!

She turned to go back to her room, but the door to the second bedroom clicked open again.

"No taking it back!"

Shu Zi immediately turned her head and spoke rapidly, "A true man never takes back his moves! It's too late to back out now!"

Gu Yan: "..."

He leaned halfway out, holding an electric mosquito repellent spray bottle, walked to the socket near the balcony in the living room, plugged it in, then went back inside and put two large bags of snacks at the master bedroom door.

After doing all this, he finally looked at Shu Zi, who was still standing at the door of the master bedroom:

"Don't try to take the examiner's room. The air conditioner remote is on the bedside table in the master bedroom. Don't set the temperature too low. There are new towels and toiletries in the bathroom cabinet."

After saying that, he really closed the door this time.

Shu Zi stood there, looking at the sizzling mosquito repellent, then at the two large bags of snacks at her feet, and then at the tightly closed door to the second bedroom. She slapped herself on the forehead:

"Tsk, how narrow-minded. Judging a petty person by the standards of a gentleman."

[Examiner? What examiner? Are they on a encrypted call? Can someone tell me what they're saying?]

[Same question! What are they playing at?! Is there anything I, a distinguished SVIP, can't know?!]

【No, judging a petty person by the standards of a gentleman... Hahahaha, Shuzi, does your Chinese teacher know about your use of that idiom?】

[Shu Zi's regretful little face, hahaha, she should have known better than to speak so quickly!]

[Stop, stop, stop! Did anyone notice why Shu Zi's snacks are with Gu Yan?]

[Ask the same question! 】

Shu Zi dragged her suitcase and carried a bag of snacks into the master bedroom. After closing the door, she first threw herself onto the soft bed and rolled around for a bit before taking out her phone and scrolling through it for a while.

After brushing my teeth enough, my stomach started growling.

She got up, squatted down in front of the snack bag, and started rummaging through it: potato chips, jelly, beef jerky, spicy strips, chocolate cookies...

Just as they were happily choosing, there was a knock on the door.

"Go in." Shu Zi said without even looking up.

The door opened, and Director Liu's old face, beaming like a chrysanthemum, peeked in.

Behind him followed two staff members, their faces contorted with suppressed laughter, carrying a large storage box.

"Hey, Teacher Shu, still not resting? What kind of amazing skill are you practicing here?" Director Liu leaned against the door frame, his tone incredibly kind and friendly.

Shu Zi didn't even lift her eyelids: "Toad Style Voldemort, want to learn it? The tuition is very expensive."

Director Liu: "..."

He didn't want to talk to Shu Zi right now, afraid of getting angry, so he gave a wink to the staff behind him.

"Ms. Shuzi," a staff member stepped forward, smiling politely and speaking gently.

According to Article 3 of the Supplementary Rules for the Management of the Second Season Beach Special of "Heartbeat With You": During the recording period, in addition to necessary clothing and personal care products, the large amount of snacks brought by the guests need to be temporarily stored by the production team.

Shu Zi suddenly looked up: "What the heck? Where did this third one come from? I didn't see it!!"

The staff member replied without changing his expression: "Just added."

"Can't we bring the first batch?!"

"Yes, it was allowed in the first episode, but the rules were adjusted for the second episode. In order to ensure the fairness and fun of the tasks, non-essential food items will be managed by the production team and will be distributed as task rewards when necessary."

Subtext: Hand it over now.

Shu Zi looked like she'd been struck by lightning, glancing at the treasure she'd just picked out in her arms, then at the "iron-faced" face of the staff member.

She took a deep breath, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes filled with accusation, and spoke each word slowly and deliberately:

"I! Have! Reason! To! Suspect! You! Are! Targeting! Me!"

Her clear voice echoed throughout the entire building, reaching every corner and, through the camera, was clearly heard by the viewers in the live stream.

Staff member: "..."

Her smile looked a little stiff.

Hearing this, Director Liu's smile became even more "kind." He rubbed his hands together, giving him a look that said, "See, you've misunderstood again."

"Teacher Shu, what are you saying? Our program team has always been fair, impartial, and transparent. How could we possibly be targeting you?"

"Look, what if Teacher Gu also brought snacks? She'll have to hand them in too!"

Upon hearing this, Shu Zi looked at Director Liu with a shocked expression.

Because of Gu Yan's snacks—

Yes! It is! Her! Ah!!!

She sent a last-minute WeChat message asking for more food, partly because she was worried there wouldn't be enough to eat, partly because she was worried there wouldn't be enough to share, and partly because she was wary of the production team's trick! But...

As soon as Director Liu finished speaking, the door to the second bedroom opened with a "click".

Gu Yan changed into a dark gray set of loungewear.

He leaned against the door frame, hands in his pockets, his gaze calmly sweeping over Director Liu, the staff at the door, and Shu Zi, who was squatting on the ground, staring intently at the storage box with a "food-protecting" look.

"Teacher Gu, you see, this is for the sake of the program's effect, please understand." Director Liu immediately turned to Gu Yan, his tone becoming much more polite.

Gu Yan hummed in agreement, not looking at Director Liu, but instead turning to Shu Zi, raising an eyebrow: "Did you hear that?"

Shu Zi was still squatting there. When she heard this, she looked up and her eyes were full of accusation, as if to say, "Are you going to help the wicked?"

Gu Yan shook his head helplessly, turned around and walked back to his room.

Just when everyone thought he had tacitly approved of the production team's "atrocity," he walked out carrying a huge, bulging shopping bag—the largest size in the supermarket—that was even more exaggerated than Shu Zi's two large bags combined.

The bag wasn't tied tightly, and you could see all sorts of individually packaged snacks, imported biscuits, and even a few boxes of chocolates that looked very expensive.

Under the stunned gazes of Director Liu and the staff, Gu Yan walked up to them and calmly slammed the enormous snack bag shut with a "bang".

It was placed in the storage box next to the staff member's feet, which was already filled with Shuzi snacks but was still more than half empty.

The sound was muffled, hitting the bottom of the box.

"Splat—"

Something broke.

Oh, it's Shuzi's heart.