I was slacking off on a dating reality show when the female guests treated me like a treasure chest.

Chapter 116, First "Pair" Emerges

After the butler left the camera's view, everyone present slowly came to their senses and looked at each other in bewilderment.

Everyone was caught off guard and had no idea it would happen so suddenly.

During the day, they were still struggling to survive on a deserted island, enduring hardships and exhaustion. In the blink of an eye, they arrived in Sydney and were immediately informed that the program had entered its final stage.

Moreover, during this phase, everyone must be divided into pairs and act separately.

This means that whichever group completes the task first will be the first to leave Sydney, ending their journey ahead of schedule.

This is a farewell, but a farewell without a proper goodbye ceremony.

They only had one last night left to spend time together, say goodbye, and properly bid farewell.

A faint sense of melancholy lingered in everyone's hearts. Unbeknownst to them, the nearly month-long program had already come to an end.

Currently, the first thing officially revealed is the list of guest performers for Lena Rubinstein's concert.

Even though no one knew the details of the remaining four tasks, this first resource alone was enough to excite everyone.

Such an opportunity to perform on a top international stage is extremely rare within the industry, even with the backing of a company.

Chen Nian scratched his head inwardly and sighed softly.

He had originally planned to earn more money through the show, but since boarding the cruise ship, he has hardly taken on any individual tasks; his income has stagnated for a long time.

He calculated that after receiving the 800,000 yuan performance fee and the money he earned from completing tasks, he would still have 500,000 to 600,000 yuan left after taxes.

This money is enough for him to rest comfortably and comfortably for a long time after the show ends.

As for romance, he doesn't have a strong attachment to it.

From the very beginning of his participation in the show, he never came for the purpose of finding a romantic relationship.

For nearly a month, although he mostly drifted along and lived as he pleased, he never shirked his responsibilities when he needed to contribute, living up to the invitation from the program team.

Having figured this out, Chen Nian got up and prepared to go back to his room.

He's been feeling a bit dizzy from the bumpy boat ride all day and now all he wants is to do some light exercise, take a shower, and lie down to rest.

When the others saw him stand up, they were all slightly taken aback, but then they all came to their senses and got up to leave one after another.

The details of the mission have not yet been fully released. Everyone needs to wait until tomorrow to review the remaining four projects before a final decision can be made.

But tonight, they can decide in advance who they will ultimately invite to be their partner.

This is the last chance to form a team in the entire program, and also the last choice that will make your heart flutter.

Having experienced repeated attempts and disappointments, Li Tian, ​​Su Xiao, Qi Feng, and Wen Jingran had already found the answer in their hearts.

Perhaps Liu Ting and Xia Yao really don't like me.

Since that's the case, why not let go of your obsession and make good use of this last opportunity to gain maximum exposure for yourself?

Of course, they still harbored a sliver of resentment and planned to give it one last try tomorrow.

Having spent nearly a month together, it's impossible for them to have no feelings for each other at all.

Soon, all five male guests left the hall.

Liu Ting, Xia Yao, Tang Xi, and the others remained seated on the sofa, silent.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and before we knew it, it was already past eleven o'clock at night.

After a long while, Su Xiao was the first to come to her senses, sighed softly, and got up to walk towards her room.

She had already made up her mind; this was the last time she would remain silent and back down.

That night, the hashtag #HeartbeatFestivalBegins# skyrocketed, topping the trending charts on major platforms.

Countless viewers were filled with emotion, having followed the show for so long, only to find it coming to an end so suddenly.

It may seem rushed, but it makes perfect sense. Sometimes, it is the unexpected ending that allows us to see our true selves.

On the other side, Chen Nian finished exercising, took a shower, and lay in bed.

He gazed out the window at the dazzling night view and the starry sky of Sydney, and began to seriously consider his final choice.

If he had to choose a partner, who would he choose?

In the past, he was casual and indifferent, never caring about these things, but now he was determined to be serious for once.

If there are suitable projects among the remaining four projects tomorrow, he plans to take the initiative to try them out.

As for the choice of partner, we'll leave it to fate for now and see how things go.

Silent all night.

The next morning, everyone woke up one after another, and after a quick wash, they gathered at the hotel restaurant for a meal.

After breakfast, the ten people gathered in the lobby on time, waiting for the live broadcast to begin.

Today is the highly anticipated final day, with tens of millions of viewers already waiting in the live broadcast room for the broadcast to begin.

The live stream started promptly at 10:00 AM.

In the footage, ten guests are sitting upright in the rest area, the atmosphere quiet and solemn.

The housekeeper, holding five cooperation contracts, slowly walked into the frame.

He looked around at everyone and slowly began to speak: "As I announced yesterday, the first ultimate project is a collaboration with Lena Rubinstein's world tour in Sydney. We will select two guests to perform as special guest artists on stage. There are no restrictions on the songs they will sing. The official performance will take place tonight at 8 p.m.

"Once the results are confirmed, the two guests need to prepare to depart immediately."

After finishing speaking, the butler announced the second task.

"The second project is a special guest appearance on location in Sydney for the third installment of a globally renowned science fiction film series."

"The crew is currently filming on location locally. The production team has secured two guest appearance slots. They are giving priority to guests with acting experience, but those without experience can also participate. The production team will arrange professional instructors to provide training throughout the process."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the guests in the room erupted in uproar.

Everyone present was well aware of the value of this film series; the first two films both grossed over a billion US dollars worldwide, making it the hottest international science fiction IP at the moment.

Even just a brief one or two-minute shot or a single line of dialogue can significantly enhance an actor's resume and make them visible to audiences worldwide.

Tang Xi, Liu Ting, and the others were instantly captivated, their eyes fixed on the contract.

Without pausing, the butler continued to announce the third task.

"The third project is an invited runway show at EV Global Fashion Week Sydney."

These words caused a complete uproar among the millions of viewers in the live stream.

EV Fashion Week is a top-tier global fashion stage and a coveted resource for countless supermodels and celebrities.

No one expected that a dating reality show could secure such a major collaboration.

Of course, many people don't know that this confidence comes from the soaring popularity of "Heartbeat".

Each live stream consistently attracts over 30 million viewers, making it one of Xia Kingdom's strongest promotional tools for overseas audiences.

The female guests present were already feeling numb.

Whether it's a concert, a cameo in a movie, or a fashion week, each one is a top-tier exposure opportunity; securing just one can elevate one's social standing.

Chen Nian was secretly astonished.

He wasn't very familiar with resources in the entertainment industry, but he could easily tell the significance of these three projects.

However, he wasn't very interested in singing, acting, or modeling, so he could only pin his hopes on the remaining two projects.

The butler paused briefly before announcing the final two ultimate tasks.

"The fourth project is a special guest performer at the Sydney International Music Competition finals."

"The fifth project is the filming of a public service announcement video for Australian wildlife parks, featuring two people."

Compared to the first three top-tier resources, the latter two may seem slightly inferior, but they are still legitimate overseas publicly available resources, with a much higher value than ordinary variety show appearances.

Chen Nian, however, had a bright look in his eyes when he heard the last item.

Public welfare, the outdoors, nature, and relaxation are exactly the types that suit him best.

After all five tasks were announced, the butler posted the five contracts on the whiteboard, each with its exact date.

Lena's concert: Tonight at 8 PM.

Cameo appearance in a movie: Evening of the 25th.

EV Fashion Week: Evening of the 26th.

Sydney Music Competition: Evening of the 27th.

Public service announcement video: Filming to begin at the end of the month.

The times are completely staggered and do not conflict with each other.

This also means that the two who secured their spots at tonight's concert will be among the first guests to finish their schedules and say goodbye to everyone ahead of time.

The atmosphere grew increasingly somber, with a sense of farewell quietly enveloping the entire venue.

The butler exited the camera's view, giving everyone an hour to think, form teams, and make choices.

Zhou Yu, who originally planned to invite Chen Nian yesterday, is now hesitant, weighing the top concert resources against his heart's desire.

Time passed slowly, and Li Tian took the first step.

As a professional singer, his goals are very clear: first, to be a guest performer at a concert; second, to participate in the Sydney Music Awards.

He walked up to Liu Ting, solemnly extended his hand, and made a final invitation: "Liu Ting, would you like to come together?"

Liu Ting paused slightly, then lowered her head and pondered.

This time, she didn't refuse outright like before.

Her gaze unconsciously swept over Chen Nian, who was not far away.

Seeing that he remained seated and unresponsive, a sense of disappointment quietly rose in her heart.

She couldn't explain her feelings. She had kept her distance the whole time, but at the last moment, she inexplicably hoped that Chen Nian would take the initiative.

But he remained indifferent and unmoved.

Does he really have absolutely no affection for me since the show started airing?

Liu Ting clenched her fists. She could wait passively, but she couldn't take the initiative to go.

The viewers in the live stream were both surprised and relieved to see this.

"As expected, Li Tian made the first move; he remained steadfast from beginning to end."

"Liu Ting hesitated! She didn't refuse immediately!"

A minute passed, and Li Tian's hand remained suspended in mid-air, his posture firm.

Just when everyone thought he was going to be disappointed again, Liu Ting finally raised her hand and gently placed it in his palm.

Okay, let's do our best together.

At this moment, the two chose to collaborate, focusing on traffic.

Seeing this, the butler immediately asked to confirm, "Are there any other guests who want to team up for the guest performance project at Lena's concert? If so, we will decide the final spot by drawing lots."

As soon as he finished speaking, all eyes in the room instantly focused on him.

Su Xiao took a deep breath, turned to look at Chen Nian beside her, and asked softly, "Chen Nian, should we join this project together?"

Everyone's gaze instantly locked onto the two of them. Surprised and astonished, Su Xiao had actually taken the initiative.

Chen Nian was slightly surprised, but then he understood. Su Xiao was also a singer, and such a top-notch stage would greatly boost her career.

He hesitated for a moment, then shook his head slightly: "Never mind, I don't have much of an opinion on this."

A deep sense of loss instantly welled up in Su Xiao's eyes.

Seeing her like this, Chen Nian felt a little sorry for her and added, "However, if it's the Sydney Music Competition, I can consider it."

That competition, judging from the name, is a local competition, so I guess not many people are paying attention to it.

Su Xiao's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded immediately: "Okay! Then let's choose the music competition!"

Seeing this, Zhou Yu immediately extended an invitation: "Chen Nian, I would also like to invite you to form a team to participate in the music competition."

Xia Yao and Tang Xi were slightly taken aback, and the situation instantly became delicate, as they had missed the time for the invitation.

However, the butler didn't give everyone much time to think and asked again to confirm, "Are there other guests competing for the concert's guest performer spot?"

Before long, the others shook their heads.

The housekeeper immediately announced the result: "Congratulations, the first and final task of this season has been successfully completed by Li Tian and Liu Ting."

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