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

"Is that what I'm angry about?" Shu Zi stamped her foot, her tone tinged with annoyance. "What I'm angry about is that you made decisions for me without asking my opinion!"

Shuzi's life is her own to decide!

Gu Yan chuckled softly, pressing closer until he trapped her between the sofa and himself, his gaze fixed intently into her eyes: "So, you're not angry about marrying me?"

Shu Zi: ?

Why is this person nitpicking over words?

"Is that the point?" she retorted irritably.

"Can't it be this?" he retorted, unable to hide the amusement in his eyes.

Shu Zi was too lazy to argue with him and quickly changed the subject. "Hey!" she asked, her eyes probing, "Are you really going to participate in that variety show called 'Heartbeat With You'?"

Gu Yan leaned closer, his warm breath brushing against her ear, his voice deep and alluring: "Do you want me to go?"

Without a second thought, Shu Zi shook her head vigorously: "No!"

"Don't want to?" Gu Yan chuckled softly, his fingertips lightly tracing her reddened earlobe, his tone teasing. "But I've already agreed to the production team."

Shu Zi suddenly looked up, her eyes wide: "Are you crazy? With your current position, why would you need to participate in a dating reality show?"

I was too angry to watch it just now, but how come this person has become more handsome in just two years?

Gu Yansheng had an extremely striking appearance.

With broad shoulders, a narrow waist, a high nose bridge, thin lips with a slight curve, and a pair of peach blossom eyes with slightly upturned corners, her dark pupils concealing a smile, she exudes a noble yet alluring charm.

It's incredibly alluring.

Shu Zi swallowed hard, then gradually froze...

Her gaze uncontrollably slid from his eyebrows to his jawline...

No, no, I'm getting distracted.

She glared again, her eyelashes fluttering violently as she tried to mask her panic with a fierce look.

Gu Yan watched her face tense up instantly, his teasing deepening. He stepped back to get a cup of coffee before slowly uttering three words: "Just kidding."

Shu Zi breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I'm leaving."

Without waiting for his reply, he ran off in a flash.

Gu Yan behind: ...

He smiled and shook his head.

*

At the same time, "Heartbeat With You" also posted on Weibo.

Official Weibo account for "Heartbeat With You" (V): [3 days until the live stream! This variety show will be streamed live 24/7! Real-time interaction! No script throughout!]

Now, let's reveal the three most popular guests!

Guests: Are you ready?! @于时泽V @舒姿ziV @姜云佑V

Of course, we'll reveal a few more guests tomorrow at an unspecified time! Who are you looking forward to seeing?

[Director, you know how to keep us hanging!]

[A 24-hour unscripted live stream? The production team knows how to stir things up; they're going to expose the guests' true selves!]

[However, I heard Fang Yutong will be going too. I have a feeling the director is up to something. (Eating popcorn) (Eating popcorn)]

[I've heard about it too! I've heard about it too! I've already prepared my snacks and drinks, and I'm just waiting for the epic battle and the iconic scene to unfold! (Evil laugh) (Evil laugh)]

[Director, you know how to attract viewers, good job!]

The guests also responded one after another—

@YuShizeV: [3 days to go! Finally, I'll be meeting everyone~ 24-hour unscripted live stream, it sounds so exciting! Looking forward to being on screen with all the teachers! #HeartbeatWithYouCountdown#]

@Shuzizi V: 【??? Can anyone tell me why I'm on this list? [Confused] Okay, see you in the live stream in 3 days. Let's see if I can survive 24 hours of live streaming. #ShuziForciblyWorking#】

@JiangYunyouV: [Ding dong! I'm ready~ [Thumbs up] I'm online 24/7, singing, dancing, chatting, I can do it all! Who are the other guests? I'm already curious! #JiangYunyouHeartbeatWithYou#]

[Yu Shize! Ahhhhhh! We've finally waited for you! Brother, please talk more! Don't let the others overshadow you!]

[Jiang Yunyou! Mom's here! Singing and dancing prodigy, go for it! Will we get to see our little one wake up without makeup during the 24-hour live stream?! Singing and dancing in the wings! Don't be shy, kid, just rush towards your favorite sister!]

[Zizi! Zizi, fly bravely, and Zizi will do her best to follow!]

What the heck is "trying your best"?

[Well, because my Zizi is a bit unpredictable, sometimes up, sometimes down, sometimes left, sometimes right, sometimes flying, sometimes diving... well, my vocabulary is a bit lacking, it's just something that's hard to describe.]

[......]

[Family members, does anyone understand? Zizi's reply cracked me up! "Can anyone tell me why I'm on the list?" This forced engagement is so relatable!]

[Shu Zi is really good at riding the wave of popularity. She follows my brother everywhere he goes. It's so annoying.]

[Zizi? Shuzi? That mistress?]

[Who are you calling a mistress?]

[That's right, Shuzi is the third party who broke up my Tongtong's relationship! It's undeniable (speechless)]

[Waaaaah... Poor Tongtong, she has to live under the same roof as this kind of person, so miserable!]

[Solid evidence? I think you look like solid evidence (smile)]

[Exactly, do you have any evidence to back it up? Just say it. Who gave you permission?]

[Stone Hammer, you'd better shut up...]

[......]

The war is about to start.

Shu Zi, whose Weibo account had been confiscated, was naturally unaware of this. However, she did see her assistant, grinning and grimacing, jumping around frantically—tapping her phone.

Nothing much, just tapping on my phone, banging away.

Shu Zi was studying the stack of documents when she saw Fang Zhizi's expression and couldn't help but lean closer out.

"Little Gardenia, what are you doing? Has your phone been bothering you lately?"

Fang Zhizi didn't even look up. "I'm currently engaged in a life-or-death battle with Fang Yutong's fans!"

Shu Zi: ...

"You've been fighting for so long, you must be tired?" Shu Zi pushed a glass of water towards her. "Let me see what the battle is like."

"Sister Zizi, where's your phone?"

Shu Zi looked at her expressionlessly.

"Oh! I remember now," Fang Zhizi scratched her head and smiled sheepishly, "yesterday you accidentally liked a few comments such as [Fang Yutong, uh...] and [Yu Shize is such a pretentious guy], and Sister Wen temporarily confiscated your phone."

Fang Zhizi handed her phone to Shu Zi: "Here, take a look."

Shu Zi got her phone and saw her "battle of three hundred rounds" record. She sincerely gave her a thumbs up and silently mourned for her phone and fingers for a second.

As soon as she clicked on the trending topics, she saw several bright red "hot" characters—

#Shu Zi, Fang Yutong, and Yu Shize, a love triangle! #Breaking News

#Mystery Guest Who Makes Your Heart Flutter# Exclusive

#Who else has such a strong lineup to make your heart flutter! #Explosive

#How crazy is a 24-hour unscripted live stream! #Explosive

#Shuzi Forced to Work#

#Fang Yutong is so pitiful, it's confirmed!#

Sure enough, he's trending again. Shu Zi: Speechless.

She then clicked on the official Weibo account of "For Your Heart's Desire" and asked, "What the heck is this 'See if I can survive a 24-hour live stream' thing?"

She looked at Fang Zhizi, "Who came up with this? As a modern-day expert at staying up late, what do you mean by 'can't'? Questioning me? Besides! I'm going to expose their true colors!"

Fang Zhizi: (Speechless) (jpg)

She continued scrolling down—

"Yes, Director, you will announce the list. No wonder you became a director. You actually put my name and Yu Shize's name together." Shu Zi kept smiling and gave a thumbs up.

Fang Zhizi: Dared not speak ×2

It always feels like there's a sense of gritted teeth.