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Dating Show: My Revenge Battle with My Ex!
墨書 Inktalez
I have been struggling in the entertainment industry for three years without any popularity, and participating in this Dating Show was an opportunity my agent fought for me.
I originally wanted to give up, but when the production team brought me to the recording site at Dongshan Island, an old fishing village, I was completely stunned.
Here, even the stove for cooking needs to be built by ourselves.
We have to walk two kilometers to fetch drinking water from a man-made well.
All fruits, vegetables, fish, and seafood need to be purchased with the budget provided by the production team.
Even our accommodation costs 1,000 yuan a day for the five of us.
This production team is the most frugal.
Every day on the island, there are limits on food and living expenses; only if we successfully pair up for the show can we enjoy a luxurious presidential suite and top-notch dining.
The production team invited two men and three women.
The girls are competing to stand out, dressed extravagantly.
Among the two men participating, one is my ex-boyfriend and the other is my brother.
Truly, fate wants to ruin my happiness.
My agent has really gone to great lengths to help me gain fame. Knowing that there was no possibility of backing out, I could only accept being the last one to make my entrance.
Knowing they were coming, I couldn't let my entrance ceremony be too dull; I wore a white designer long dress, with wavy curls accentuating my curvy figure, sun-kissed skin—healthy, sunny, and beautiful.
My signature smile is my ultimate weapon.
Upon seeing my two older brothers who had already arrived, I pretended to be calm and walked steadily along the mountain path to the end of the display.
The girls all seemed very enthusiastic. My brother, Lin Xueming, immediately looked down at his phone when he saw me, clearly overwhelmed. I shot him a glare, and he gave a flattering grin before starting to clap vigorously and cheer repeatedly. This guy was being so dramatic that I couldn't help but smile awkwardly.
He even started to heckle, protesting loudly to the production team. Given his reaction, I wasn't surprised; when we were five years old, I once made him cry just to snatch a lollipop from him. At seven, we both poked a wasp's nest, and he was the only one who got stung. When we were nine, we went bird egg hunting together, and he ended up getting scolded by an adult. He truly had a love-hate relationship with me; just seeing his mischievous little eyes told me he was up to no good.
I had been in the industry for ten years and remained relatively unknown, with very few people aware that he was my brother.
My ex-boyfriend, Yan Liming, was the calmest of them all. Four years ago, when I broke up with him, I cruelly trampled on his self-esteem and crushed him into the ground. Now, both old grievances and new ones were being piled onto my head.
The production team noticed the male contestants' reactions and immediately recognized the potential for great drama in the show. The director kept mumbling to himself, "This is going to be good; this episode will definitely spark intense fireworks and go viral."
That night, before dinner, the five of us faced our first pairing game.
The girl who was left behind had to build her own stove, fetch water from two kilometers away, and shamelessly ask the production team for limited funds to cover accommodation and dinner expenses on the island.
Recently on Dongshan Island, typhoons would hit at night. Being left alone on set under a dim kerosene lamp without internet access or phones meant losing contact with the outside world.
None of the girls, including me, wanted to be the one left behind.
But my brother Lin Xueming had just whispered to me earlier, "Linzi, my favorite goddess Chen Xue is here today; all my love votes are going to her."
I protested but it was no use; my brother was my lifeline! Risking being left behind, I began a five-minute negotiation with him.
"As long as you choose me, I'll give you my limited edition Jordan sneakers as a gift!" He had wanted those shoes for a long time, but to my surprise, he refused.
"Lin, how could you let my goddess be at risk of being left alone?" He stubbornly unlocked his phone screen, revealing a picture of Chen Xue as his wallpaper.
I felt as restless as a horse crossing a river. Sure enough, boys grow up too fast. "Bro, you're a top influencer; you need to pay attention to your image!"
My brother pushed me out of the room and said seriously, "Don't tell anyone you're my sister. Look at how lazy you've become!"
After my brother's merciless rejection, I saw my ex-boyfriend Yan Liming casually standing at my brother's door, looking down and smoking a cigarette. The sight of me in such a helpless state brought him immense joy.
"Wow, Miss Lin is having a tough day. I remember you can't even cook noodles. If the four of us leave, you'll be stuck here starving!"
This guy really came looking for trouble. Being a top influencer is impressive, and having fans is great, but I waved my little fists and pinned him against the wall. Yan Liming begged, "Don't hit my face; I still have to go on a candlelight dinner with my goddess Li Xue tonight!"
I was genuinely irritated. Did the production team invite all my top influencer brothers' goddesses just to watch me make a fool of myself?
After Yan Liming freed himself from my grip, he wore a mischievous smile and said, "I remember Miss Lin not only can't cook noodles but also grew up in a small city. Is this your first time seeing a stove?"
I awkwardly ignored him. There was no way he would choose me for pairing tonight, but I still wanted to banter back. "As if you know how! Even the third prince of Xizhimen wouldn't know how to use a stove! But deep down, I still like the third prince of Xizhimen the most; you're just an old sixth!"
Yan Liming not only didn't get angry but burst into laughter instead. He cheerfully patted my shoulder and said bluntly, "Miss Lin, today is about revenge. Seeing you stuck cooking noodles while we enjoy a lavish meal makes me incredibly happy!"
I punched him without hesitation and angrily walked back to my room.
He glanced at me indifferently and swaggered past with an air of arrogance.
A gentleman's revenge is never too late.
3
The pairing game began.
The other two girls stood on a small platform set up in the courtyard, each reciting poetry. Their performance was indeed impressive, and the two gentlemen seemed to be thoroughly enjoying it.
In the meantime, I was focused and calm.
Finally, it was my turn to take the stage.
Compared to the elegance of the other two ladies, I had changed into a vibrant outfit and performed a lively swing dance.
As the music was about to end, I turned back with a smile, winked at my two brothers, and softly called out, "Brother! Is that you?"
My brother made a funny face at me, while my ex-boyfriend shot me a glance. The atmosphere here was just right for me!
I returned to my seat, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the pairing game results from the production team.
There were five participants in this Dating Show, and I was the only minor internet celebrity among them. My claim to fame was selling one hundred thousand copies of a writing textbook published by the People's Daily. Overnight, my fan count skyrocketed from one hundred thousand to several hundred thousand. If it weren't for that incident in the entertainment industry, I wouldn't have become a live-streaming sales host.
I never expected that my favorite Dating Show would soon turn into a survival game for me alone.
Feeling disheartened, I stared at the ground when suddenly the director's voice came from beside me. "In the first pairing game, both gentlemen voted for Lin Lu, but Miss Lin did not choose either gentleman! The first pairing game has completely failed!"
"The production team is leaving you with two thousand yuan tonight. You five will need to use this money for accommodation and meals. By the way, the cooking stove is not very functional, so be careful when using it! It's already late; the crew has carried water back from two kilometers away. Next time, you'll have to fetch it yourselves."
"You need to make that two thousand yuan last until noon tomorrow. If you run out of money, you'll have to go hungry."
I was the first to react; Chen Xue and Li Xue were still in shock from not being chosen.
"Director, two thousand yuan for five people is really too little. Accommodation alone will take up half of that money; we need dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow as well. Could the production team prepare something for us?"
The director seemed surprised that I would negotiate. After a pause, he said, "Considering it's too late today, we'll prepare dinner for you all, but you'll have to make your own lunch tomorrow! Come over to get your dinner!"
We had dinner and each returned to our rooms to eat.
As soon as I sat down by my bed, the atmosphere in the room felt off.
I noticed that the two girls were looking at Weibo, and then Chen Xue and Li Xue were called outside. I saw the director of the show standing at the door, deep in thought, waiting for them.
The dating show I participated in has become a huge hit.
It was trending on Weibo with hashtags like Dating Show and Top Star Actor, where all votes went to the internet celebrity host Lin Lu.
Which outfit did Lin Lu wear on the Dating Show that looked the best?
That line "Brother~ I'm already kneeling" made it to the headlines.
In just one day, my Weibo followers skyrocketed by two hundred thousand.
What I didn't expect was that when that incident from years ago was dug up, the first person to be exposed online wasn't me, but my manager.
I looked at the reports online along with pictures and videos, my face pale and my mind in a daze, recalling the pain from that time.
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