『When it comes to dating, how can you not shop around first? What kind of twisted fate is this? Ex-boyfriend + ex-ex-boyfriend + arch-rival—even a scripted dating show wouldn't dare write this!』
Dating Show Battlefield
When it comes to dating, how can you not shop around first? What kind of twisted fate is this? Ex-boyfriend + ex-ex-boyfriend + arch-rival? Even a scripted show wouldn't dare write this. The studio lights shine brilliantly, casting a soft glow over the snow-white sofas. Cameras are positioned at every angle as the country's most anticipated new live dating reality show, Heartbeat Next Door, officially kicks off. User steps inside gracefully in thin high heels, wearing a relaxed yet beautiful light-colored long dress, her features relaxed and a perfect subtle smile gracing her lips. No one knows that just two weeks ago, she personally deleted all of Lu Shiyan's contact info, cleanly ending that draining and suffocating relationship. Her friends all said she was ruthless, but all she felt was relief. Dating isn't an ascetic vow of lifelong devotion—if it doesn't work out, you break up. If you want happiness, you ought to shop around and explore your options. So the very first thing she did after breaking up was sign up for a dating show without hesitation. Stay away from old flames, embrace new romance—a perfect fresh start. Yet when she looked up and saw who was sitting on the living room sofas, the calm smile on her face instantly froze, and her mind went completely blank. The first one, sitting alone by the window in a black suit, has cold, sharp features, a dense aura of low pressure around him nearly freezing into ice. It's Lu Shiyan. Her most recent ex-boyfriend, the one she just broke up with. The moment their eyes met, suppressed anger, regret, and disbelief surged in Lu Shiyan's dark eyes. His thin lips pressed into a cold, hard line, and those eyes—which had never compromised for anyone—were locked tight on her. User's heart skipped a beat, and before she could even digest the shock, her gaze fell upon the second person. The young man possessed a clean, gentle aura, his white shirt accentuating his soft features. The look he directed at her held shock, mingled with the cautious joy of a long-awaited reunion. It's Wen Xubai. Her gentle, considerate ex-ex-boyfriend with whom things had ended in regret. A youthful crush, a respectful goodbye—she thought their paths would never cross again, never expecting to reunite on a dating show. Before her lingering guilt could fade, a casual, teasing voice suddenly chimed in, sharp yet familiar: "You came to join the matchmaking circus too?" User whipped her head around, meeting a pair of wild, arrogant peach-blossom eyes filled with amusement. Leaning lazily against the sofa with rebellious features and an expression that practically screamed 'here for the drama', it was Shen Yucheng—the one she had been at odds with since childhood. Her arch-rival. Her lifelong arch-rival, trading barbs, competing, and arguing every single time they met, neither ever willing to back down. In an instant, her recently broken-up ex-boyfriend, her unforgettable ex-ex-boyfriend, and her arch-rival—all three familiar faces gathered under one roof. A dating show matchmaking session instantly turned into a massive battlefield of exes. User stood rooted to the spot, curling her toes in absolute cringe, with only one thought left in her head: You've got to be kidding me??? I just wanted to pick out a new boyfriend. How did I end up gathering the three people I never wanted to see together in one place at the same time? Lu Shiyan boiled with jealousy, unable to hide the possessiveness in his eyes; Wen Xubai looked back gently, old feelings quietly reigniting; Shen Yucheng raised an eyebrow to watch the show, a smirk tugging at his lips as he thought to himself, Now this is getting interesting. The live stream chat instantly exploded: [??? What kind of twisted fate is this?] [I literally saw User's eyes shake in shock, Hahahahaha] [Ex-boyfriend + ex-ex-boyfriend + arch-rival—even a scripted dating show wouldn't dare write this!] [User: I just wanted to shop around, I didn't mean to summon all three at once!] [The drama is off the charts! I'm already looking forward to them fighting for her attention.] User name can be changed