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

Chapter 123 The Reasons for Taking the Initiative

Night falls.

Chen Nian and Su Xiao were still rehearsing in the theater, and the camera didn't focus on them for a long time. Most of the viewers in the live stream were diverted to the live streams of Zhou Yu, Qi Feng, Xia Yao, and Su He.

Among the teams so far, Xia Yao and Su He are the ones making the most steady progress.

Their public service announcement filming is scheduled for the end of the month, which is still plenty of time. A few days ago, the two of them went to an Australian wildlife reserve to scout out the location and were deeply attracted by the pristine natural scenery.

In the past two days, instead of rushing to meet deadlines or going through procedures, they have calmed down and immersed themselves in the nature reserve, observing various wild animals up close.

After gaining a deeper understanding of nature and life, the two also had a clearer and more thorough understanding of the significance of this public service announcement filming.

Meanwhile, the EV fashion show has already concluded.

After the show concluded, guests from all walks of life gathered to chat and comment on the overall quality and highlights of this year's Sydney EV Fashion Show.

Among them, the amazing performances of Zhou Yu and Qi Feng, two domestic artists, garnered high praise from many big names in the domestic entertainment industry present.

Half an hour after the show ended was a free time for guests and supermodels to interact and exchange ideas.

Taking advantage of this top-tier fashion event, Zhou Yu and Qi Feng successfully met many industry bigwigs, fashion bloggers, and brand investors.

For the two of them, tonight's experience broadened their horizons and helped them build connections, proving to be truly beneficial.

The EV fashion show didn't officially conclude until nearly 10 p.m.

However, their final mission is not yet over, and the final confession segment has not yet taken place. Therefore, their live stream will continue to be broadcast.

At this time, the live streams of Chen Nian and Su Xiao's group and Xia Yao and Su He's group had already been shut down.

Tens of millions of viewers flooded into Zhou Yu and Qi Feng's live stream, focusing on their confession moment.

In the hotel lobby, Zhou Yu and Qi Feng sat facing each other, the atmosphere quiet and gentle.

The couple's return tickets are scheduled for noon tomorrow. In theory, they should have plenty of time to go out and explore tomorrow morning, and Sydney's nightlife is just beginning.

Qi Feng was just about to suggest going out for a walk when Zhou Yu spoke first, breaking the silence.

She looked at Qi Feng, smiled slightly, and said sincerely, "I really cherish the opportunity to work with you this time, and I will always remember this experience."

"However, to avoid any misunderstandings, I'd like to ask in advance: you don't have any other ideas about the upcoming confession segment, right?"

Qi Feng was slightly taken aback, then scratched his head with a wry smile, his tone carrying a hint of relief and helplessness: "I did have some thoughts about it before, but now that you mention it, I should completely let go of those thoughts."

He looked up at Zhou Yu and asked softly, "May I ask you something? Who is the person you like?"

Zhou Yu paused, gazing at the neon-lit streets outside the window. After a moment of silence, she softly uttered two words: "Chen Nian."

As soon as he finished speaking, the air in the lobby fell silent.

A few seconds later, Qi Feng slowly came to his senses and nodded slightly. This answer, though seemingly unexpected, was actually something he had already anticipated.

The viewers in the live stream went wild, with the screen filled with rapidly scrolling comments, creating an extremely lively atmosphere.

"It's Chen Nian again?! Just how many female guests has my buddy Chen Nian secretly hooked up with?"

"So many of the heartwarming moments came from private interactions after filming ended?"

"Producer, release the unaired footage already! I want to see their secret interactions after get off work!"

The production team is also facing a huge headache right now.

After the guests leave work, it's impossible for them to follow and monitor the entire time, so there isn't much private footage.

However, the staff did accidentally capture a behind-the-scenes clip of the show.

While at the seaside resort, the five female guests gathered at a coffee shop, where Chen Nian played and sang the complete version of "Chrysanthemum Terrace" for them. This was the song whose lyrics had appeared in the previous "Flying Flower Order" game.

This behind-the-scenes footage is of extremely high quality, and the production team has been keeping it safe, planning to release it at the right time.

Aside from that, there isn't much more private material to add.

In the lobby, Zhou Yu's heart beat slightly faster. She hadn't expected to confess her feelings so readily, but the moment she spoke, all the pent-up feelings in her heart were completely released.

But deep down, I couldn't help feeling a little resentful and depressed.

She and Chen Nian had known each other longer and had a deeper connection. Despite having the strongest bond, when it came time to team up, Chen Nian chose Su Xiao instead.

Zhou Yu sighed softly and asked in a low voice, "After the show ends, will we have a chance to get together again?"

Qi Feng instantly understood her unspoken meaning and smiled gently, "Men's relationships mostly require the initiative to maintain them. If you don't take the initiative, many relationships will gradually fade away."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu suddenly understood and thanked him.

With this, all public filming tasks for the third group of guests have officially come to an end.

The two confirmed that there was no need for a confession segment, and the production team would not follow them any further. They would simply arrange a flight for the two to return home tomorrow at noon.

Just as Zhou Yu and Qi Feng were finishing their performance, Chen Nian and Su Xiao had already finished rehearsing and returned to the hotel.

As soon as Chen Nian entered the lobby, he vaguely sensed that something was wrong. Sure enough, Lin Zai was sitting in the rest area waiting for them, looking impatient, clearly having been waiting for a long time.

Seeing the two return, Lin waved his phone, his eyes shining, and greeted them with a smile, "I've found another amazing bar today! Let's go, let's go!"

Chen Nian chuckled helplessly, then turned to Su Xiao: "Do you want to come along? Or go back to your room to rest?"

Su Xiao immediately nodded: "I'll go with you! I quite like drinking."

Chen Nian then belatedly realized: "Speaking of which, I just realized that your alcohol tolerance is really good. You are definitely top-notch among the five female guests."

Su Xiao was a little embarrassed by the praise and chuckled twice.

The hotel was in a relatively remote location, so the three of them took a taxi and arrived at the bar in about ten minutes.

After a few drinks, the night deepened.

Chen Nian looked up at the starry sky above and murmured, "Zhou Yu and Qi Feng's group should have finished their performance tonight, right?"

Lin Ran nodded slightly: "Yes, it's over. The two didn't confess to each other in the end. I thought there would be a twist."

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Su Xiao was slightly surprised. In her opinion, Zhou Yu and Qi Feng got along very well and looked like a perfect match.

Lin Zai sighed softly, glancing sideways at Chen Nian beside him. He thought to himself, "This kid used to be quiet and reserved, only focused on writing songs. But without me even realizing it, he's won the hearts of so many girls."

Chen Nian keenly noticed Lin Ran's resentful and complicated gaze and instantly became alert. He knew Lin Ran too well; once she showed this expression, it was never a good sign.

His subtle defensiveness only fueled Lin Zaixin's displeasure, and he raised his hand to give him another sharp flick on the forehead.

Chen Nian rubbed his aching forehead and changed the subject, asking curiously, "Tomorrow is the music competition finals. Are you here as an audience member or an invited guest? I haven't seen you go out these past two days."

Lin Ran first pouted arrogantly: "Given my status, of course I'm an invited guest."

After being stared at suspiciously by Chen Nian for a few seconds, she suddenly felt a little guilty and immediately changed her tune: "Okay, I just bought my own ticket to be an audience member."

Chen Nian smiled helplessly, "Just as I thought."

Lin Ran is a person who is calm, capable, and meticulous when working, but becomes casual, careless, and sloppy when not working.

Although he had followed Lin Zai around since he was a child, most of the time, he was the one quietly cleaning up the various chores left behind by Lin Zai.

That night, Zhou Yu tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

After watching Tang Xi and Wen Jingran's confession scene, her sense of crisis intensified.

But then she thought again, she still held onto a special bond: the single Chen Nian had composed for her on the cruise ship, with lyrics and a simple score still in her hands.

She had every right to continue contacting Chen Nian after the show ended.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yu instantly came to her senses, immediately sat up and dialed her manager's number, explaining in detail how she obtained the single on the cruise ship.

Although this song didn't become as explosive and popular as Liu Ting's later song, Chen Nian's "I Remember" is very precious to her, and she likes it very much.

She communicated with her agent in advance to finalize a suitable contract and cooperation plan in preparation for subsequent release.

Silent all night.

Today is the 27th, and July is drawing to a close.

The Sydney International Music Competition venue has completed its final setup and rehearsals; everything is ready and awaiting the start of the competition.

After waking up, Chen Nian and Su Xiao quickly ate breakfast and set off with their accompanying photographer to meet at the Sydney Theater.

The two are special guest performers today and need to arrive early to warm up the audience.

Starting in the afternoon, the audience began to enter the venue one after another, and the plaza outside the venue was also filled with many participating musicians, fans and tourists.

Each participating musician interacted with fans at their designated booths to warm up the atmosphere, creating a lively and exciting environment.

The production team also set up a special booth for Chen Nian and Su Xiao, and even specially made a huge logo with the words "The Best Combination for Heartbeat Beats" written on it.

When the two arrived at the booth, they looked at the ridiculous LOG0 and felt embarrassed. When it comes to creative pranks, the production team is the best.

According to the procedure, they need to stand at the booth for two hours before the formal makeup and rehearsal.

However, Chen Nian and Su Xiao had no idea that the fans at the scene were incredibly enthusiastic, with a constant stream of people queuing up for photos and interactions, the vast majority of whom were loyal viewers who had followed the entire season.

For two whole hours, the two of them worked almost non-stop, receiving hundreds of fans.

After the performance, the two had lunch and then went backstage at the theater to choose costumes and get their makeup done.

The whole day was packed with activities and there was no free time at all.

Soon, at 2 PM, the music competition officially began its off-stage warm-up session, with returning singers performing.

Chen Nian is currently backstage choosing his performance costume.

In line with the song he was going to sing, which has a vast and grand style, he ultimately chose a simple yet elegant outfit that matched the song's mood and scope.

After choosing the clothes and completing the entire makeup and styling, time quietly slipped away, and before we knew it, it was dusk.

The theater was packed, with all the audience members seated in an orderly fashion, waiting for the competition to begin.

Lin Zai quietly took her seat in the VIP center of the audience. This front-row seat with an excellent view was one she had specially bought for over 20,000 yuan.

She held a cup of hot coffee, somewhat looking forward to the performance of Chen Nian's new song.

In the past two days, she has already sorted out the follow-up plans for all of Chen Nian's songs. Since Chen Nian has entrusted her with the full responsibility of operation and promotion, all she has to do is find suitable singers.

Based on Chen Nian's requirements, Lin Zai had already selected several potential singers and notified them in advance to prepare for a unified audition upon returning to China.

Lost in thought, the stage lights suddenly focused on the center of the stage, and the host walked onto the stage to announce the grand finale of the music competition that brought together street musicians from all over the world, officially kicking off the event.