HEIFEIGU -Chapter 96

Although text has no tone, those three words and a question mark made Xie Jixing’s hair stand on end.

Why did it feel like being called by his full name by a parent?

He subconsciously shrank his neck, like a kitten grabbed by the scruff.

Just three simple words reminded him of being dominated by his senior.

No way…

Had his senior found him?

He took out his phone and messaged Qian Shuyun.

【Change of plan. Pretend we don’t know each other first!】

For tomorrow’s meeting, President Qian had worked out, taken a bath, and done deep skincare.

When he checked his phone—

All for nothing again?

Xie Jixing packed his suitcase slowly. Filming would start tomorrow.

There was no time to run away now. Since things had come to this, he might as well get a good night’s sleep.

The production team of Biological Clock of the Heartbeat had chosen a filming location in the outskirts of City C.

They rented two standalone lakeside villas, each with its own large garden downstairs. The environment was extremely romantic—perfect for falling in love.

But Xie Jixing had no time to think about any of that. His mind was filled with the last post he had seen on Moments the night before.

The closer he got to the filming location, the more uneasy he felt.

Inside the villa, the first official live broadcast had already begun.

The production team arranged a “first impression” interview for all the guests.

During the interview, each guest had to choose one person from yesterday’s Moments posts as their “Best First Impression.”

If they successfully matched their choice to the real person, they would receive a priority dating opportunity.

The interview location was set in a small warm greenhouse by the lake. It was designed like a flower house, beautifully decorated inside.

Besides various fresh-cut flowers, there were many succulents arranged at different heights. Sunlight streamed in through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a dreamy visual effect—perfect for a guest’s first appearance.

“Hello?” A gentle female voice sounded outside the door. “I’m coming in.”

As she finished speaking, the greenhouse door was pushed open.

The first guest was the celebrity Yu Yueting.

She looked very different from when she had recorded an escape-room variety show before. In just a few months, she had gained quite a bit of weight. At first glance, she was even a little hard to recognize.

【???】

【Is that really Yu Yueting?】

The virtual studio instantly exploded.

【If there weren’t subtitles, I wouldn’t recognize her at all.】

【Do female celebrities’ bodies work like balloons—fat one day, thin the next?】

【Is she preparing for a role?】

【Probably not. She hasn’t joined a crew in a long time.】

Staff: “Hello, Yu Yueting. Welcome to Biological Clock of the Heartbeat.”

Yu Yueting’s smile seemed welded to the corners of her mouth, maintaining a perfect curve. “Hello.”

“Have you seen everyone’s Moments? Is there anyone who left a deep impression on you?”

“The one with the blue sky—the one whose avatar is an airplane,” Yu Yueting said, taking out her phone.

“May I ask why?”

She stared at the photo for a while before replying, “It feels… very free.”

【She seems a little strange today.】

【Probably just her persona.】

【Next she’ll probably say she’s depressed. These celebrities do this all the time.】

But Yu Yueting said nothing more, and her interview ended.

“Hello, my name is Gao Xingchuan.” The second guest was a tall, skinny young man.

He smiled shyly and had a very clean, innocent aura. If it weren’t for traces of workplace fatigue, he would look like a pure college student.

“Who impressed you most?” Gao Xingchuan thought for a moment. “Everyone’s posts were great, but I’m a straight guy.”

He scratched his head awkwardly. “So I picked the one who posted a nine-photo grid.”

【This civilian guy is kinda cute.】

【Such a pure straight boy.】

【I heard he works in AI and is really capable.】

【Even the non-celeb guests are high quality. This show is serious.】

The greenhouse door was pushed open again.

It was Zhu Qian, who hadn’t appeared on camera for a long time.

He had cut his hair very short, almost like a buzz cut, making his features sharper.

Zhu Qian always had a strong metallic aura—cold, hard, and unapproachable.

He sat in the interview seat and stared straight into the camera. The staff hesitated to speak.

“Aren’t you doing pre-interviews?” Zhu Qian said coldly.

The staff felt that even the sunlight outside had lost its warmth. She shivered slightly before speaking.

“Hello, Zhu Qian. Welcome to Biological Clock of the Heartbeat.”

“Which guest’s Moments left the deepest impression on you?”

Zhu Qian casually stroked a succulent beside him. “I’ll be honest. I joined this show to find Xie Jixing.”

Staff: …

How am I supposed to respond to that?

There’s no script, but you start like this—how are we supposed to continue?

【See? I told you—here comes the fanservice!】

【What kind of script is this? He chases, Xie runs?】

【They’re not even hiding it.】

【Celebrities are just acting anyway. Better focus on the civilians.】

After a pause, the staff asked, “Then can you tell which post was made by Teacher Xie?”

Zhu Qian frowned slightly. “That stage photo?”

Was that really Xie Jixing’s post?

He wasn’t sure.

They had known each other for a long time, but this current Xie Jixing felt strangely unfamiliar.

The Xie Jixing he once knew seemed to have disappeared.

【LOL, did the scriptwriter mess up? He can’t even find him?】

【I’m a ‘Wooden Fish Sister.’ Xie’s post is super easy to recognize.】

【Yeah, the lucky cat and coin avatar—he’s a money fanatic.】

【At most you’d hesitate with the chibi God of Wealth. No way you’d pick the stage.】

【Don’t cling to him for clout, please let him go!】

“Wow, it’s so pretty here!”

The tense atmosphere dissolved.

A civilian girl walked in behind Zhu Qian. Her makeup was light, her looks sweet, and she had dimples when she smiled.

“Hello, teachers,” she greeted warmly, waving at the camera. “Hi everyone.”

“My name is Chen Mengyu.”

Her voice was soft and sweet, with drawn-out endings, sounding very coquettish.

The staff couldn’t help but smile like an aunt—so cute.

“Which post impressed you most, Mengyu?”

“The starry sky one…” She paused.

Then she decided to be honest. “Actually, the last three words impressed me most.”

“I’m kind of a ‘Wooden Fish Sister.’ Seeing Jiadu’s name written out with a question mark after it was unforgettable.”

“Then why didn’t you choose Teacher Xie?” the staff asked casually.

“Absolutely not!” Chen Mengyu waved her hands dramatically. “Can that word even be said? Please bleep it if it can’t air!”

“If I chose Xingxing, it’d feel like… bleep— I’m a mom fan!”

【Great, a sweet girl! We’re saved!】

【She’s a fan and a mom fan—don’t let Xie follow that blond guy!】

【…Zhu Qian does have fans too.】

【Holding the above and crying. Blame Xie for not trying harder.】

【Is her voice for real? Why is it so affected?】

【Glad I’m not alone. It sounds uncomfortable. Can’t she speak normally?】

【If you don’t like it, block your ears. She’s from the south—what’s wrong with that?】

【People complain about everything. Just watch the show.】

Compared to the previous guests, the next one made a very grand entrance.

He wore a smooth satin suit with French bead embroidery, making Zhu Qian—who wore an unbranded black hoodie—look shabby.

Wei Junyuan surveyed the room and cautiously sat in front of the camera.

He showed no intention of speaking first.

“Hello, Teacher Wei,” the staff greeted carefully.

Wei Junyuan nodded reservedly and looked at her with his chin.

Staff: …

She took a deep breath. “Which post impressed you most last night?”

Wei Junyuan thought solemnly, then shook his head, focusing on showing off his jawline.

【…】

【What kind of persona is this? A mute?】

The staff took another deep breath. “May I ask why?”

“The person who best represents me is myself,” Wei Junyuan finally said. “So I posted my own selfie.”

“Unfortunately, the others weren’t sincere. They were all being mysterious.”

“They don’t deserve my sincere choice.”

After leaving the greenhouse, each guest received their own personal camera.

Wei Junyuan brushed past the next guest and muttered softly, “Neither man nor woman.”

The camera caught it clearly.

【???】

【So absurd!】

【Why are you stunned? Roast him!】

【Want to roast him but can’t find the words.】

【So strong. Is he also a celebrity?】

【Thank goodness he didn’t choose anyone. Saved the others.】

【Alright, I’m excited now. Just to see how this ‘strong bro’ keeps pretending.】