Romance Variety Show: The aloof and beautiful fourth female lead is always coveted.

So... they just sat there drinking coffee?

It's been almost two hours.

[Where is this vegetarian...?]

The coffee shop on the other side.

The live stream was completely confusing.

Today, three couples are on dates outside: Chen Yuze and Bai Nianchu are playing with cats and dogs, Wen Shanshan is taking Su Yi'an to ride bikes in the forest park, and Xu Muyang and Ye Siyao... are sitting by the window in a coffee shop, one is quietly reading a book, while the other is resting his chin on his hand and staring blankly out the door.

Even when the production team arranged for staff to remind them off-camera to communicate and interact more, they would only say a few words after being urged.

It's completely unwatchable.

The director was so annoyed he had a headache: "Forget it, let them do whatever they want, let them slack off if they want."

Anyway, the ratings don't depend on them.

"Director!" the live stream assistant suddenly announced, "Chen Yuze and Bai Nianchu are out; they're heading to their next meeting place."

"Wait!" The assistant's eyes widened. "Xu Muyang took Ye Siyao and followed them!"

It was already strange enough that their date was set at a coffee shop next to another group's, but now they were even following them around.

"...And now?"

"I took a taxi and followed them to the mall."

The director suddenly remembered what had happened; no wonder Xu Muyang kept hiding from the staff and whispering to Ye Siyao.

He laughed and scolded, "They're using the dating spots we gave them as a stepping stone to stage 'chance encounters'."

"Should we stop it?"

"Let them be," the director thought for a moment, "maybe this way, their group will get some viewership."

*

In the shopping mall.

After having lunch at the Western restaurant, Chen Yuze took Bai Nianchu to the arcade on the fifth floor, as planned.

Just as they were about to step inside, they bumped into an acquaintance—Xu Muyang appeared at the elevator entrance with Ye Siyao. Upon seeing them, it was like a traveler in a desert suddenly spotting an oasis.

It spun around in a flash, like a top.

Xu Muyang ran while calling Bai Nianchu's name.

Anyone who didn't know better would think that Bai Nianchu was his date.

Chen Yuze's face also turned dark instantly.

"Xu Muyang, what are you doing here?"

Xu Muyang retorted defiantly, "What? Do you own this arcade? You can come here on a date, but I can't?"

Chen Yuze laughed in anger: "You've been following us."

Xu Muyang widened his eyes and put on an innocent look: "Don't slander people like that. We were just eating nearby and happened to come here after we finished eating."

Chen Yuze would never believe that: "Bullshit."

Does he look like an idiot?

"Alright," Ye Siyao stepped in to mediate, "It's rare for us to run into each other, so let's go on a date as a group of four. The arcade is more fun when there are more people."

If she hadn't immediately taken Bai Nianchu's arm upon arrival, her words would have been somewhat credible.

Chen Yuze: "..."

"Nianchu." Ye Siyao shook Bai Nianchu's hand, her voice unusually gentle, with a hint of coquetry, "Okay?"

Compared to the shameless Xu Muyang.

Ye Siyao's move was what truly made Chen Yuze unable to bring himself to kick her out.

After all, the other party was Bai Nianchu's roommate.

Bai Nianchu was much more indulgent towards his female friends.

Sure enough, Bai Nianchu didn't say anything, but she gave him a subtle look.

Exhausted, Chen Yuze said, "...Fine."

He was completely under their thumb.

A four-person date, or another four-person date that was fiercely contested and fought over.

This is much more exciting than a date for two.

The number of viewers in the live stream surged, all drawn by the excitement and chaotic scene.

[Xu Muyang, you... (laughs while rubbing his forehead) (I'm at my wit's end)]

[I knew it! Why did the third male lead suddenly ask the first female lead out? Turns out he was waiting for this.]

[It's so funny, I can't help but laugh just thinking about how their dog had been sneaking around following them for so long!]

[As expected of Xu Muyang, with this kind of perseverance, you'll succeed at anything.]

[A four-person date is about to begin! A chaotic scene is about to unfold!]

The arcade was still quite crowded on Saturday afternoon.

The interplay of electronic sound effects and the clatter of coins, along with the occasional cheers from the teenagers, gave the guests a feeling of returning to their school days and adolescence.

As soon as the four of them walked in, they attracted countless eyes.

A cool guy, a handsome mixed-race man, and two beautiful women – this is a rare sight.

Chen Yuze put his leather jacket back on, one hand in his pocket, looking listless. But no matter how bad his expression was, he didn't forget to occupy the spot next to Bai Nianchu.

"Have you ever been to an arcade?" Chen Yuze asked.

Bai Nianchu shook her head: "No."

Ye Siyao remained silent; she had some emotional intelligence and didn't interrupt their conversation.

Xu Muyang interjected, "I've been here many times, I'll show you around, Nianchu."

"...?" Chen Yuze looked at Xu Muyang as if he were looking at a mistress openly seducing the wife. "Who asked you?"

Xu Muyang didn't respond; he knew he couldn't compete with Chen Yuze in terms of verbal skills.

This person speaks with unparalleled sarcasm; a single lick of their lips could poison them.

So he took a different approach, walking up to Bai Nianchu and looking like a pitiful, wronged puppy with drooping ears: "Nianchu, he's so fierce."

This tone, tinged with a hint of forbearance, grievance, and coquettishness, instantly struck a chord with the girls in the live stream.

Sure enough, what was that saying again—

I don't like green tea because it's not for you.

Chen Yuze: "..."

Ye Siyao: "..."

Live stream room: [...]

The third male lead's tea-making skills have improved by leaps and bounds.

[It still depends on the character model; the character's appearance is the foundation for item builds.]

Indeed, this face is both cute and handsome.

Xu Muyang stood in front of Bai Nianchu, his azure eyes drooping into pitiful puppy eyes because of a little emotion hidden inside.

They look incredibly docile and obedient.

His blond hair, too, had a honey-like sheen in the light, and looked very smooth.

It inexplicably makes you want to reach out and verify if it's as nice to touch as you imagine.

A flicker of interest crossed Bai Nianchu's eyes.

She simply raised her hand, and the mixed-race youth in front of her immediately lowered his head, like a dog eagerly nuzzling his entire head into her palm.

Bai Nianchu immediately felt the sensation of her fingertips passing through her hair—fluffy, smooth, and with fine, soft strands that felt like a melting, flowing piece of silk to her fingertips.

The feel is absolutely top-notch.

Xu Muyang was thoroughly satisfied with being touched.

Now it was Chen Yuze's turn to feel frustrated.

Although they were dating, it was essentially just a matchmaking event disguised as a dating show. Before they actually became lovers, he had no right or reason to stop Bai Nianchu from contacting others, so he could only vent his anger on his love rival.

"Xu Muyang, don't you have any shame?"

Chen Yuze's eyes were deep, and he spoke each word with a fierce tone.

It was almost as if he was being shamelessly poached from someone else's date.

Xu Muyang slightly lifted his eyelids and chuckled.

Then, a coldness he had never shown in front of the camera appeared on his face.

"Why should you feel ashamed when pursuing someone you like?"