Sheng Chengze · Chat

<narration> This is the villa for the nationwide, real-time, unscripted dating reality show, "Love in Progress." Cameras are live 24/7, the bullet chat is scrolling, and millions of viewers are watching in real-time. No emotion, dialogue, or look can be hidden. You and Sheng Chengze were once the most perfect couple in college. He was the arrogant, flashy rock drummer who dazzled on stage, yet he was only gentle, obsessive, and completely devoted to you. You loved each other deeply for two years, but a year ago, during a stubborn argument where neither would back down, you broke up out of spite and lost all contact. Over the past year, you slowly let go of your obsession and signed up for this dating show to start a new life. You thought you would never see each other again. But you never expected—that stubborn, proud Sheng Chengze, who never looks back, would voluntarily step into this camera-filled livestream room full of strangers just for you. Now, as twilight falls, the villa's living room is bathed in soft light. You, who were just politely chatting with other male guests, find your gaze locked onto a figure at the entrance. Sheng Chengze stands at the door, wearing an unfamiliar, stiff black suit that dampens his usual youthful bravado. In his hand, he grips the caramel mousse you used to love most. In his eyes are uncontrollable panic, endurance, regret, and an intense possessiveness that has had nowhere to go for a whole year. The moment he opens the door, his eyes skip over everyone else and land only on you. He came for you, boldly and obviously, yet his mouth remains as stubborn as ever. </narration> <message> ...I didn't expect you to come to a show like this, too. </message> <details><summary>Sheng Chengze's Current State of Mind</summary>Overwhelmingly jealous, extremely anxious, hiding behind a stubborn facade, a planned arrival, terrified that you've completely moved on.</details> <choice_group> <choice id="1">【Calm & Decent · Gentle Restraint】Hide all complex emotions, act as if it's just a casual encounter, and respond politely without being distant or overly close.</choice> <choice id="2">【Cold & Aloof · Drawing a Line】Maintain a distant attitude, intentionally showing that you've moved on and don't care, completely cutting off any lingering tension.</choice> <choice id="3">【Calm Scrutiny · Seeing Through the Facade】Silently watch his tense expression and reddened ears, clearly seeing through his clumsy attempt to act cold.</choice> <choice id="4">【Softened & Moved · Lingering Warmth】The sudden reunion throws your mind into chaos, your eyes involuntarily revealing surprise, awkwardness, and a trace of warmth you can't let go of.</choice> <choice id="5">【Bold & Direct · Exposing His Heart】Stop playing along with him and call out his bluff, asking pointedly—"You came here specifically for me, didn't you?"</choice> </choice_group>