Chapter 161
Qiu Chengye, who had inexplicably taken the blame alone, was predictably furious. He went into a near-mad rampage against everyone in the production team, nearly smashing the equipment in the process.
Netizens, of course, had their own analysis of his unhinged state:
[His emotions were already unstable. These past two days, poor sleep and poor meals have pushed Kitty bro’s mental state to a whole new level.]
[Who even remembers Kitty bro from episode one? He was still a normal person back then.]
[If you come to this show, don’t expect to come back normal [heart]]
After the lunch break, the production team gathered the guests again in the open-air garden for tea around a stove.
At the same time, the next stage of the filming schedule was announced.
“Today marks the 27th day of filming ‘Love Observation,’ and it’s the second-to-last day of the first phase.”
Love Observation is a phased live-stream romance show.
Each phase lasts 28 days, divided into three shooting stages.
The first 28-day phase focuses on letting the guests get to know each other, forming initial impressions and making preliminary judgments about the people they are interested in.
The second 28-day phase upgrades the program’s activities, designed to create sparks of love through more advanced interactions.
The third 28-day phase is when sparks have already formed, and the guests confirm their feelings, culminating in a confession to their chosen partner on the last day.
This sums up the entire filming schedule of Human Love Observation Room.
“Tomorrow is the final shoot of the first phase. I’ll explain what preparations each guest needs to make for it.”
- Write a letter to every guest except yourself, expressing what you want to say to them.
- Prepare a gift to give, though it’s not guaranteed who will receive it.
- During the final shoot, you must invite the guest you currently favor the most on a private date, which will be filmed as a vlog and uploaded to Weibo. So think carefully about whom you want to invite.
- Of course, the guest you invite can refuse.
- Finally, each guest should prepare a talent performance that best represents them to showcase at the final party.
“That’s the full schedule for tomorrow’s final shoot!”
After Director Niu finished his passionate speech, all the staff ceremoniously applauded.
Netizens responded excitedly online:
[The first phase is ending already? I haven’t even savored it yet!]
[I actually think the 28 days were full. I didn’t expect a group of strangers to get to know each other much in 28 days, but it seems they’ve already blended together.]
[Notice—I mean literally blended together.]
[Ahhh I don’t want it to end. I haven’t shipped any CP, but I love this crazed mental state.]
[So when does the second phase start filming?]
[Officially, it’s in seven days.]
[Lovezi, how do I survive these seven days without you?]
[Am I the only one excited for the second phase? Advanced interactions sound thrilling!]
Amidst the online buzz, the guests were also absorbing the information Director Niu conveyed.
Clearly, there was a lot to prepare.
“If we start preparing now, will it be enough time by tomorrow morning?” Liu Woxing delicately expressed concern over the tight schedule.
Lai Bingxuan was more blunt:
“Why don’t you talk about it next year?”
Director Niu was perfectly confident:
“This is to prevent guests from getting distracted during previous segments. There’s still half a day. You only need to write seven letters, buy a gift, think about whom to invite, and prepare a talent performance. For our excellent guest teachers, this is plenty of time.”
Guests: “?”
Netizens:
[And you, Niu—true capitalist.]
[CPU! That’s a solid CPU!]
[A turtle eating coal—heartless bastard.]
Director Niu continued his PUA-style motivational speech:
“Those who can, do more. Our guest teachers are highly efficient people; this small task is nothing.”
Guests: “?”
Some were tempted to curse.
Only Xie Mi leisurely crossed her legs and nodded in agreement:
“I think what he said makes sense.”
Director Niu was delighted, ready to praise her for cooperating.
Xie Mi grinned and shifted her tone:
“Those who can, do more—let the capable handle it. I am the dead; the dead are supreme.”
Director Niu: “?”
Netizens:
[Xie Mi spits no ivory.]
[Perfectly showing my mental state at work.]
[Yes! Well said!]
“Teacher Xie, how can you indulge in laziness?”
Director Niu scolded, frustrated that she wasn’t motivated:
“Tomorrow is the final shoot. You need to show your best spirit—don’t be so decadent. Don’t lose at the starting line!”
Xie Mi embraced her laziness completely:
“Losing at the starting line is better than losing at the finish—and you save a lot of running.”
Director Niu gritted his teeth: “If a person has no dreams…”
“Then how is that different from being carefree?”
Xie Mi stuffed shelled melon seeds into her mouth, crunching loudly, and indoctrinated the thoughtful Liu Woxing next to her:
“Liu Woxing, listen. If you indulge in pleasure while you’re still young, you’ll find your life has almost no regrets. As the saying goes, suffering first doesn’t guarantee sweetness later, but enjoying first means the sweetness lasts. So why worry about tomorrow? Maybe you won’t even have to deal with it.”
Liu Woxing’s eyes widened slightly, looking at Xie Mi with a surprised, enlightened expression.
Lai Bingxuan grasped it even faster:
“Makes sense! Then why prepare at all? Xie Mi, help me roast some cheese—I’ll give you twenty thousand.”
“Your humble servant will obey immediately!”
So Xie Mi busily helped Lai Bingxuan roast cheese, while Lai Bingxuan leisurely snacked on dried fruit. Liu Woxing calmly sipped tea.
Shen Yiqing, of course, continued to lounge lazily, basking in the sun with eyes closed, exuding supreme relaxation.
Director Niu, having failed his PUA and seeing guests embracing laziness, panicked.
If the guests truly slacked off, the carefully prepared first-phase final party would be ruined!
No way!
Variety shows cannot afford a disappointing ending. Love Observation had been a phenomenon since day one, even shown abroad on large screens in popular shopping districts.
A show with such attention could not fail at its final party!
“Okay, okay, okay…”
Director Niu hurriedly compromised:
“To give the guests sufficient preparation time, filming will end early today. Plus, the resort’s open-air hot spring will be available unlimitedly to the guests to relieve their fatigue.”
The guests’ eyes immediately lit up—especially Qiu Chengye.
He recalled the pool date special. Liu Woxing’s swimsuit had impressed him—perfectly proportioned.
Unfortunately, two lunatics in the water had ruined the atmosphere that night, preventing him from physically interacting with swimsuit Liu Woxing.
Now, with the hot spring open unlimitedly tonight, he could invite Liu Woxing alone.
A satisfied smile appeared on Qiu Chengye’s face—until Director Niu added:
“Oh, right. Due to Mr. Qiu’s sneaking food in the kitchen this morning, his hot spring privileges are revoked.”
Qiu Chengye: “Your mom…”
[b is silent]
