HEIFEIGU -Chapter 98

While Song Chu was being interviewed inside, Xie Jixing looked like a small animal waiting to be eaten by a beast.

He quietly curled himself into a ball, trying to minimize his presence.

Qian Shuyun wanted to ask something, but the camera was hovering nearby, so he couldn’t.

When the “debt collector” came out, he nodded lightly at Qian Shuyun.

“President Qian, please.”

Then he looked at the lump on the side. “Let’s go.”

Xie Jixing: “Oh.”

He obediently followed behind Song Chu without any intention of waiting for Qian Shuyun and was taken away just like that.

President Qian ground his teeth hard, took several deep breaths, and then went for his pre-interview.

As soon as he pushed the door open, the barrage exploded.

【He’s here—the hidden guest nobody cares about.】

【The Best Actor has exposed himself so many times and still nobody noticed.】

【LOL, when identities were revealed, everyone discussed former teammates’ drama. Just now the camera showed the debt collector, and everyone switched to his drama again.】

Qian Shuyun was unwilling to completely pretend they weren’t familiar.

But seeing Xie Jixing’s attitude, it seemed Song Chu was very important to him.

So maybe… he’d pretend a little.

“Teacher Qian, how did you choose yesterday’s Moments?” the staff asked.

Qian Shuyun clasped his hands, pressed his thumbs together, and nodded slightly.

“I choose Teacher Xie Jixing.”

【?】

【Did Xie Jixing really recharge money for this?!】

【If male celebrities play like this, why not just make their own show?】

【No, no, there’s still that one who posted selfies—nobody chose them.】

The staff member smiled helplessly. “May I ask your reason for choosing Teacher Xie?”

“Hmm…” Qian Shuyun thought for a moment. “He finds problems quickly and solves them efficiently.”

All true.

Things that hadn’t been resolved for years were settled in a few months after Xie arrived.

Staff member: …

【What kind of reason is that?】

【Am I in the wrong show? Isn’t this a dating show? The workplace show is next door.】

“The interview is coming to an end now,” the staff said, seizing the hot topic. “Several guests, including you, mentioned Teacher Xie. If it comes to competition, do you think you have an advantage? What is it?”

“Yes!” Qian Shuyun answered firmly. “Money.”

Not only can I pay his debts, I can even burn money for him!

【What kind of ridiculous dating show is this?】

【Was I led astray by the debt collector? Why does the Best Actor seem a little off too?】

【LOL, as a long-time fan, I can say: outsiders think he’s classy and talented, but he’s always been kind of abstract.】

【One abstract, one outrageous—perfect match.】

【Grandma, that CP in the Arctic Circle might be real!】

The last guest made a stunning entrance. As an ordinary civilian, she was even more refined than Yu Yueting.

A Chanel-style dress was hard to pull off, but it looked perfectly natural on her.

Her slightly youthful face and makeup, paired with sweet big waves, completely balanced out the mature vibe.

With carefully matched jewelry and a handbag, she looked elegant and exquisite.

“Hello, teachers,” she said with a polite, slightly nervous smile. “Hello everyone, I’m Jiang Tutu.”

“That name is so cute. Is it your real name?” The staff, almost off work, relaxed.

“Thank you,” Jiang Tutu smiled politely. “Tutu is my online name, but my surname really is Jiang.”

【The civilian female guests this time are really high quality.】

【She’s my top pick so far.】

【Compared like this, the female celebrities are… ummm…】

“Tutu, which Moments post impressed you most last night?”

“I personally like interesting people,” Jiang Tutu said, scrolling her phone. “So I chose the keyboard one.”

“From his avatar, he seems emotionally rich but lives very steadily. It’s contradictory, and I’m curious.”

After Jiang Tutu’s interview, the first-impression segment ended.

From then on, aside from fixed segments, the production team would no longer intervene until the confession stage.

The first meeting was arranged in a semi-outdoor tent in an independent garden.

A circle of sofas and a long table were set up, with fruit and snacks to create a relaxed atmosphere.

But sneakily, the crew placed one long sofa in the middle and single sofas on both sides.

There were ten guests, but only five single seats.

Since there were only four women, they were seated first on the long sofa.

This meant one male guest would either sit with the women, squeeze with other men, or sit on the carpet.

Then, the male guests entered a battlefield.

Qian Shuyun had the biggest reputation and longest seniority.

Though everyone said “sit anywhere,” no one moved until he did.

They stood there, staring at each other.

From the moment Xie Jixing appeared, Zhu Qian’s gaze stayed on him.

He didn’t go over to greet him, but once Xie chose a seat, he would follow immediately.

But Xie’s attention was mostly on Song Chu, with only a little left for Qian Shuyun. He had no time for Zhu Qian.

He planned to wait for his senior brother to sit first, then obediently sit beside him.

“Teacher Xie, want to sit here?” President Qian took the initiative.

He pointed to the seat beside him, right next to the long sofa.

Close to the table, perfect for snacks and drinks.

Xie Jixing glanced at him—he kind of wanted to go.

But an angry senior brother was terrifying.

Song Chu didn’t stop him, only pushed up his glasses lightly.

Xie Jixing immediately straightened up and waved awkwardly. “No, no.”

That scared?

Qian Shuyun clenched his teeth secretly, but still smiled perfectly.

“Then I’ll sit here.”

【Here it comes—the dating show’s essential segment: choosing seats.】

【Didn’t expect the battlefield so early.】

【Didn’t expect Xie Jixing to be the center.】

【All the female guests look ready to enjoy the drama—LOL.】

【Is this the joy of open-gender dating shows? I want to sit there and watch too.】

【Am I out of touch? So Qian Shuyun, Xie Jixing, and Zhu Qian all came out?】

【Not necessarily. It’s not forced pairing. Maybe Zhu Qian is just saving a friendship.】

【Then what about Qian Shuyun? Saving what?】

【Saving popularity. He’s Xie’s boss. CP hype benefits both.】

【So don’t get too emotionally invested. After the show, they’ll gain endorsements, and you’ll just gain a broken heart.】

After Qian Shuyun chose his seat, Wei Junyuan naturally assumed he was now the second most senior person present.

He plopped himself down on the far end of the long sofa.

Gao Xingchuan followed him with crystal-clear obedience and took the seat beside him.

Now, only the two single armchairs next to Qian Shuyun were still empty, yet three people were still standing.

“You go first,” Song Chu said, looking at Xie Jixing.

Qian Shuyun and Zhu Qian also looked at Xie Jixing.

The girls who had been chatting quietly earlier also stopped talking and turned their attention to him.

Xie Jixing felt like his hair was about to stand on end.

Should I just die right now?

Weren’t they promised good pay, little work, close to home, with free meals and lodging?

Why do I have to suffer like this?!

The atmosphere was awkward and strange.

At that moment, Chen Mengyu, who was sitting on the long sofa, suddenly shifted inward.

“Teacher Xie! I’m your fan.”

“I was too shy to greet you earlier.”

“Can you sit next to me?”

Thank goodness! A sweet girl—I’m saved!

What kind of angelic fan is this?!

Xie Jixing nodded immediately. Even the little red mole on his face seemed to puff up with sincerity.

“Okay!”

Thanks to this interruption, the atmosphere livened up again.

Song Chu glanced in Chen Mengyu’s direction, adjusted his glasses, and sat beside Qian Shuyun. Zhu Qian followed and took the seat at the far end.

The production team had clearly overestimated modern young people’s social skills.

Without a host-like figure to guide things, after that brief “Shura field” moment, everyone ended up sitting awkwardly, not knowing what to do.

“How about we introduce ourselves first?” Chen Mengyu spoke up again.

“My name is Chen Mengyu. As for my profession, I can’t say it yet. Does anyone want to guess which of my posts was mine?”

【My silly sweet baby, your Moments have already been dug up.】

【Your job too… wow.】

【I can’t even imagine how awkward it’d be without Chen Mengyu.】

【It wouldn’t be that bad. Someone else would talk. She just likes showing off.】

【Yeah, and her cutesy voice annoys me. Jiang Tutu is way better.】

“Your post was the empty stage one,” Song Chu said with certainty.

Everyone was surprised.

Since entering, he had barely spoken, hadn’t even smiled.

He wore a cold, handsome expression the whole time, radiating low pressure.

Polite, but distant and rigid—hard to approach. No one expected him to speak first.

“How did you guess?” Chen Mengyu asked in surprise.

She wasn’t intimidated, only genuinely curious.

“Because earlier, I chose you.”

【That’s… that direct?!】

【He already has a crush? Then what about him and Xie Jixing?】

【Didn’t they say he’s a creditor? Their dynamic fits—Xie Jixing looks like a mouse seeing a cat.】

【LMAO, you think he’s here to collect debts, but he’s actually here to date.】

Though surprised by his bluntness, Chen Mengyu responded generously and sincerely.

“Thank you.”

Her dimples deepened, and her smile grew sweeter.

Xie Jixing glanced left at Chen Mengyu, then right at Song Chu.

He felt like he’d found the correct way to survive.

Though his senior brother had always been single, being this proactive meant he really liked her.

So yes—sweet girls really do save the world!