Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Scrawled Map

Several people’s expressions darkened.

The director laughed awkwardly. “Haha, Miss Qi Shan certainly… certainly loves to joke, haha…”

“Ahem, the next young lady I’d like to introduce is Miss Zheng Yushi from the Federation. She’s an A-level female and the beloved daughter of the Federation’s most outstanding judge, Ms. Zheng Qing.”

Although Qi Shan’s comment had made everyone uncomfortable, the director still handed the microphone to Zheng Yushi.

“Miss Zheng Yushi, is there anything you’d like to say to all our friends watching the live stream?”

Zheng Yushi gave a playful wink and said, “Since Qi Shan just announced her goal, I’ll announce mine as well.

I want to have little dragon cubs with Prince Hao. What do you all think, will I succeed?”

Long Hao let out a sneer. A nasty comment was on the tip of his tongue, but he forced it back when he saw Jiang Qin.

He pressed his lips together over his bitten tongue, lamenting internally.

’What a shame. I have to maintain my image in front of her. Otherwise, I’d definitely cuss out this ugly female who thinks way too highly of herself.’

’Hilarious. It’s not like I can’t find a female to have cubs with me. As if it would ever be her turn?’

The director hadn’t expected the female guests this time to be so forward. He was so happy he could cry!

The first season of the show had decent ratings, but the romantic atmosphere had been pitifully lacking.

He never thought that this season, they would already have targets before filming had even really begun.

’Good. Very good. This is great!’

’Females are naturally proud when choosing a mate, but he was filming a dating show! Without some drama, what was there for the audience to watch?’

’This was perfect. Hehe.’

“Next up, we have a female singer from our Empire, Miss Clark. I’m sure most of our Imperial people already know who she is, right?”

Clark had long, wavy golden hair and was dressed in a black Combat Suit, with the daring touch of a completely open back.

In the middle of her back was a tattoo of a red sun, making her look absolutely fiery.

“Hello everyone, I’m Clark. I’m only into males, and so far, none of the male guests here have caught my eye.

My Spiritual Power Level is confidential, because I’m looking for a soulmate, not just a business partner for life.”

“Haha, Miss Clark is as full of personality as ever! Now, let’s introduce the only new male guest joining us this season.

The outstanding Mr. Su Haoyang from the Federation.

He is an S-level male, only twenty years old, and a university freshman, but he has already earned his High-level War Mecha Certificate.”

The High-level War Mecha Certificate is for front-line, damage-dealing Mecha Masters responsible for concentrated fire.

With Su Haoyang’s current achievements, he could probably be on the battlefield as early as next year. His future accomplishments are bound to be great.

At the very least, he’ll become an Admiral.

Of course, that’s assuming he can survive every battle he fights.

But he was, without a doubt, exceptional.

A male destined for a military career.

Just as expected, after the director’s introduction, all the females’ eyes were fixed on him.

Su Haoyang’s advantages were his youth and his immense potential.

He was a high-potential stock.

On top of that, he was incredibly handsome, with tousled blond hair, deep-set eyes, a well-built physique, and fair skin.

Around his neck, he wore a rather thick silver chain that glinted coldly in the sunlight.

A pendant shaped like a small knife hung from the chain.

“Hello, everyone. This is my first time on a variety show, so please bear with me if I do anything wrong.”

Zheng Yushi flashed a brilliant smile. “It’s my first time too. We can help each other out.”

“Then I’ll be counting on you, Yushi,” Su Haoyang replied with a dazzling smile.

***

After all the guests had been introduced, the director announced, “To prevent anyone from cheating, your Light Computer signals will be jammed for the duration of the upcoming shoot.

We hope you all understand.”

The production team had mentioned this in advance, so no one objected.

Then the director took out… well, a map that looked like a child’s doodle and had them pass it around.

“This map shows the route to the village where our show has rented accommodations in town.

Your mission for today is for the males to help the females reach the village before sunset!

The first guests to arrive will get priority selection tomorrow, while the laggards will just have to pick from the leftovers!”

“Alright, your time starts now! Good luck, everyone!”

After waving to cheer them on, the dashing, middle-aged director immediately boarded a Flying Car and sped off, leaving only the floating follow-cams behind.

Ni Jia was just about to approach Jiang Qin and try to charm her, but someone beat him to it.

Long Hao crouched down right in front of Jiang Qin. “The path is rough. I’ll carry you.”

Jiang Qingfeng, who had been about to step forward, retracted his foot.

Yuan Ling’s fingers twitched. He kept his head down and remained on the fringes of the ten-person group, quiet as a mushroom.

Jiang Qin gave an awkward laugh. “That’s not necessary. I’m wearing sneakers, so I should be able to walk on my own.

We should… we should just get going.”

No one had any luggage, and they were all Beastmen. ’It shouldn’t be that hard to walk there on my own,’ she thought.

’Being carried on someone’s back seems a bit too coddled.’

…

Unfazed by the rejection, Long Hao wasn’t awkward or angry. He calmly stood up, stuck his hands in his pockets, and followed Jiang Qin from a distance.

Zheng Yushi approached him with a sweet smile. “Your Highness, I’ve never had to walk this far before. Could I ask you to carry me for a little while?”

“If you’ve never walked, then just run,” Long Hao said with a sneer before walking past her and continuing on his way.

The smile on Zheng Yushi’s face stiffened for a moment.

’Wait, if I’ve never even walked this far, how could I possibly run?’

Gritting her teeth, she thought of what her father had told her and could only console herself inwardly:

’It’s fine. Once I’ve won him over, I’ll make him kneel and beg for forgiveness. The most important thing right now is to secure him!’

At this thought, her smile brightened once more as she buried the gloom deep within her eyes.

This earned her a great deal of goodwill from the people watching the live stream.

[I can’t believe a cold female like Ms. Zheng Qing could have such a sweet daughter.]

[Miss Yushi is so cute! Her personality is great, too. She doesn’t even get angry after being snubbed by a male and can still keep smiling so sweetly.]

[Yeah, she’s so bright and cheerful, like a little sun.]

[I love females like Miss Yushi. I feel like having a partner like her would fill your life with sunshine.]

[That Prince from the Empire is so rude. How can he talk to a female like that?

If it were me, I wouldn’t just carry her for a little while, I’d carry Miss Yushi all the way to the finish line, and be happy to do it.]

[The new guests this season all seem pretty great. I’m getting excited.]

[They really are. One’s a character, one’s cute, one’s fiery, and then there’s the handsome younger guy.]

[Am I the only one worried for Qin Bao? That female, Qi Shan, actually wanted to hold my Qin Bao’s hand!!]

[AHHH, get away from my Qin Bao! I can’t accept someone who swings both ways tainting her!!]

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