Huayu: Starting with Rejecting 00s Actresses on a Dating Show

Inside the lounge.

"Senior, let's add each other on WeChat."

"Senior, what roles have you played?"

"Senior, you're so handsome, why didn't I know you existed in college?"

"Senior, did you ever have a boyfriend/girlfriend in college?"

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Zhou Ye had already shaken off the tense atmosphere and switched back into gossip mode.

Having already experienced her personality, Tan Wen smiled and said, "Why don't you come back with me to participate in the dating reality show? There's always gossip to talk about there."

Zhou Ye pouted, then suddenly remembered something and said happily, "There's a variety show that should be more interesting than dating. I'll invite you to play it."

"What variety show?"

"It's tentatively called Peach Blossom Village. It's basically about bringing a bunch of celebrities there to play house. It's sure to be a lot of fun, but it's still in the planning stage. I received the invitation not long ago."

"Okay, I'll definitely go if I have time." Tan Wen wasn't opposed to showing his face at all.

"How did you think of my performance just now?" Zhou Ye's expression finally turned serious.

"It's good, but it's not as good as the girl in the cabin yet."

"Lu Yuxiao?"

Tan Wen shook his head.

"What's her name? How old is she? Is she prettier than me?" Zhou Ye asked in one breath, but her tone didn't really show any concern.

"Go look it up online yourself!"

Just then, with a click, the door opened.

Chengying walked in, looked at the two of them, and found that they not only did not have a nervous or expectant expression on their faces, but were also very relaxed.

This made him even more frustrated.

"You've passed the interview. We'll send you a PDF later, which will include the recording time, location, and rules."

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We left the building.

Zhou Ye looked at Tan Wen earnestly: "We won a great battle, which I think is more meaningful than participating in the show itself. Thank you for your help this time."

"If you really want to thank someone, take action instead of just saying it."

"Okay, tell me, and I guarantee I'll carry it out properly."

"Come with me and we'll dominate this show and win the championship."

Tan Wen's tone was casual, as if he were joking, but Zhou Ye saw ambition in his eyes, and his aura became somewhat cold under the influence of his gaze.

This guy gave her the feeling that he could do anything he wanted.

"Okay, but there can only be one champion. I'll let you have it. I'll just take second place."

Tan Wen extended his right hand: "It's a deal."

Zhou Ye also reached out and shook his hand, but instead of saying it was a done deal, she shouted "Go for it!" with all her might.

"Want to come back to the hotel with me?"

"No, Teacher He invited me to dinner."

"Okay, see you next time."

Tan Wen took a taxi and left. Zhou Ye watched the car leave, and suddenly felt a little empty inside. She muttered to herself, "Tan Wen!"

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Back at the hotel, He Mi'er had already packed her luggage and was working in the lobby.

Tan Wen walked gently to her side and patted her on the head. He Mi'er turned around and saw Tan Wen looking well, so she knew he had passed the interview.

"Congratulations!"

Without saying a word, Tan Wen pulled He Mi'er over and hugged her tightly.

He Mi'er's body is very soft, and it's very comfortable to hold her.

"I'm very happy."

He Mi'er was suddenly hugged and instinctively tried to push him away, but when she heard him say that he was very happy, she let him be, not wanting to spoil his mood.

Tan Wen used the good news as an excuse to hug He Mi'er. Seeing that He Mi'er did not push him away, his plan succeeded. So he would use this excuse to hug her for a while longer.

The other people in the hall smiled like doting aunts when they saw the attractive young couple embracing tightly.

"I can't breathe." He Mi'er gently pushed Tan Wen.

Tan Wen loosened his grip slightly, but still shamelessly refused to let go of her.

He Mi'er: "Have you hugged enough? Is it really necessary?"

Tan Wen finally relaxed, looking at her slightly flushed cheeks with a mischievous smile.

He Mi'er rolled her eyes at her: "Where's Xiao Ye?"

She had to leave early.

"So what do we do next? Go straight back to the cabin?"

He Mier hopes to have a formal date with Tan Wen alone, without anyone else, without cameras, and without any distractions.

She needs to experience pure feelings through a relationship with just the two of them. If it feels good, they can continue; if not, she should withdraw immediately. She can't let herself get caught up in this mess without realizing it.

Tan Wen checked the time; it was 3 PM. "Let's go back to Zhuhai first, and then we can do some sightseeing there."

He Mi'er thought for a moment and said, "Whatever you say."

Tan Wen bought the nearest tickets, and the two packed their things and set off.

On the high-speed train back, a semi-transparent panel suddenly appeared in front of Tan Wen's eyes.

[Seeking help from He Mi'er appropriately is also an important way to improve the relationship.]

[Task: Obtain substantial assistance from He Mi'er through reasonable means.]

[Reward: Expressive Eyes. Effect (Permanent): Can be broken, can be alluring, can be affectionate; explore other benefits on your own.]

This? This is the first time Tan Wen has seen such a reward. It's part of acting skills, but it's permanent, which is much more cost-effective than a simple performance experience card.

The system didn't seem to give him this reward for performing, but rather for pursuing girls. However, how he used it was still up to Tan Wen.

Tan Wen felt no guilt about asking women for help; it would be foolish not to use resources he had.

Asking He Mi'er for help is not difficult, but how to grasp the "larger" scale is something that needs to be explored.

Just as Tan Wen was pondering, the semi-transparent panel reappeared.

[Task: Obtain substantial assistance from He Mi'er through reasonable means.]

[Task completed, reward for expressive eyes has been issued.]

Before Tan Wen could even be stunned, he felt something strange forming in his eyes, a sensation that quickly disappeared.

He blinked, as if nothing had happened.

He turned to look at He Mier, as if he saw more information than before.

He could see the confusion and disappointment in He Mi'er's eyes.

Are you in a bad mood?

"No, why do you ask?"

Tan Wen guessed that he had probably ignored her again on this date. "Sorry, I didn't give you a proper date this time."

He Mi'er: "You know, I feel like you're treating me like your secretary."

"Maybe it's because I'm used to having you with me when I go out. Look at all those girls in the house, I only chose you."

Tan Wen's words sounded like those of a scumbag, but his eyes, filled with guilt and sincerity, made people feel that he was speaking from the heart.

He Mi'er looked into his eyes, wanting to refute, but in the end she didn't speak.

Tan Wen observed that the disappointment in her eyes had dissipated considerably, indicating that expressive eyes were quite effective.

"Oh, right," Tan Wen said, realizing the mission was suddenly complete, "what have you been doing to me lately?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, have you helped me out lately? And something significant?"

He Mi'er was stunned, wondering if Tan Wen had guessed something. But I had specifically told my uncle to keep the interview I arranged for him a secret.

"No, no, why do you ask?"

Tan Wen saw through my lie immediately, but what exactly did she do for me? I have no idea, and why won't she tell me?

"Then can I ask you for help if I need it in the future?" Since she was unwilling to say, Tan Wen decided not to bring it up for the time being.

"Then how will you repay me?"

"As I told you before, within the framework of the law, you can order me around as you please, and I will definitely do it if I can."

"Okay, then I want you to get off the bus now."

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Heart-Fluttering Cottage.

Gu Beiyu insisted on making dinner for Lu Yuxiao.

After spending the last two days together, he was certain that he was right. Lu Yuxiao was a very simple-minded girl, and such girls would normally be easy to pursue.

What troubled him was that he had shown enough charm in front of Lu Yuxiao, whether during the date or when they were together in the cabin. He believed that he had shown both gentleness and consideration, as well as humor.

Lu Yuxiao was often amused by him, but whenever he tried to take things further, Lu Yuxiao would back down and always treat him with politeness and courtesy.

Could it be because of that Tan Wen?

Gu Beiyu could only think of this reason, but that guy had already gone on a date with another girl and had been gone for two days. Under these circumstances, Lu Yuxiao was still not giving up.

Comparing the two, he believed that if he put in a little more effort, he could finally sway Lu Yu.

"Xiaoxiao, if you really want to eat cake, I'll buy it for you tomorrow." Gu Beiyu had asked her what she wanted to eat for dinner earlier, and Lu Yuxiao casually mentioned cake.

But there are no cake shops within a radius of more than ten kilometers, and he would prefer to showcase his culinary skills.

He believed that Lu Yu would have a better impression of him after tasting his cooking.

Lu Yuxiao felt a little awkward being called "Xiaoxiao" by a strange boy; she didn't like it when a strange boy called her so intimately.

Even that guy had never called her that before. She smiled at Gu Beiyu but didn't say anything.

Looking at the birthday wishes from her parents on her phone, she felt empty inside. She thought that probably no one in the world, except her parents, would remember her birthday.

Sigh, no one will be with me for my birthday this year. Lu Yuxiao stared at the doorway, lost in thought.

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Around 8 p.m., Tan Wen and He Mi'er exited the Zhuhai high-speed rail station.

"Tell me, what do you want to eat? It's on me," Tan Wen said.

He Mi'er: "Anything is fine?"

"Yes, I'll make it up to you."

"Okay, let me think about it. Anyway, I'm definitely going to rip you off."

Tan Wen smiled nonchalantly: "By the way, do you want some cake? I can buy some when I go back tonight."

When he checked Lu Yuxiao's information last time, he learned that Lu Yuxiao's birthday was September 27th, which is today.

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