Chapter 4: Sang Qiao: Partnering with him Carries the Risk of Assassination

"Do you need me to recommend you an eye hospital?" Sang Qiao had heard this phrase so often it made her ears blister.

In the past, she would have felt hurt and wronged, but now she felt only indifference.

Looking after the blind is everyone's duty, right?

"You… you think by making a scene like this, we'll coax you to come back? I'm telling you, that's impossible. If you had any sense, you'd come back with me to apologize to the family, not in this appalling manner!"

"I think I should recommend you a psychiatrist instead." Sang Qiao smiled with her eyes, but the smile didn't reach her heart.

"You! Sang Qiao, you're really something, saying I have a mental problem! I want to see just how long you can last without the Sang Family!"

Sang Siyang left in a huff, his perception of Sang Qiao shifting from bad influence to beyond help, destined to be a social outcast.

Well, whenever she realized her mistake, he might reluctantly offer her a way to return.

Sang Qiao didn't care how angry Brother Sang was, she lowered her head to check the information for "Instant Heartbeat," which was basically about pairing up, flirting, and playing games. Simple.

Ah He had also sent several messages, "How is this building? It's second-hand, but very new and quite affordable."

"! I've poached a newcomer for you from my original company. Currently not very famous, but absolutely top-notch, just previously suppressed quite miserably."

"Qiaoqiao is sleepy: [(Rose for the beauty)]"

"Qiaoqiao is sleepy: [Just arrange the minor thing, great job handling it!]"

Ah He: [(Kiss)]

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After dragging her luggage back to Su Family house, Sang Qiao spent three sweet days with her grandma.

On the day the variety show started shooting, she packed her luggage and headed for the destination.

"Instant Heartbeat" was broadcast live with later editing, and the last season was extremely popular, featuring her once celebrated actor second brother.

Perhaps due to last season's explosive popularity, the number of couples this season increased from three to five.

Sang Qiao was quite confident in herself, her acting skills weren't bad, and how hard could pretending to be in love be!

After she arrived at the show's site, her cell phone was confiscated until the evening.

People kept arriving at the entrance until all five pairs of guests were there, and Sang Qiao was leaning lazily in her chair, a picture of peace.

"Sang Qiao, right? The crew has arranged a partner for you. He is over there. Before you formally introduce yourself, why don't you go over and get acquainted with him? Otherwise, it might be very awkward later."

Sang Qiao lifted her head and followed the direction pointed out by the staff. She was instantly stunned.

The heavens are against me!

Isn't that Si Chenli? Why would someone as prestigious as he from Jiang City join a romance reality show?

Is the Si Family going bankrupt?

"Cough, can you switch my partner?"

"Do you guys have history?" The staff member instantly perked up, since for a variety show, they needed that kind of dramatic chase and unescapable plot.

"A history big enough to get me assassinated in the middle of the night," Sang Qiao nodded earnestly, hoping the staff would realize the gravity of the situation.

The staff, clearly not expecting their feud instead of a dominating boss chase plot, was momentarily speechless: "..."

Should he tell this young girl that the live-streaming camera had already been turned on, and her words had been heard!

"I'm afraid we can't switch partners, as the program team randomly selects them and has already announced them. Look over there; some guests are already introducing themselves."

The staff member was pointing there—

"Hello, everyone, I am Sang Jiao. My standard for a boyfriend is someone who is kind to me and can cook."

"I'm Sang Jiao's partner, Gu Nanmo. I'm delighted to meet everyone here. Also, coincidentally, I can cook and will be very nice to my girlfriend."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the barrage of comments on the screen went crazy.

[Help, they are too sweet? That look in their eyes feels like they've instantly fallen in love. What do you call this? Love at first sight!]

[Ahhh, how could innocent, pure Sang Jiao be in love? It breaks my heart.]

"Hello, I am Liang Mengyun, the partner of Sang Emperor. As for my standard in a boyfriend... well, some people's mere presence sets the standard." After saying that, she tilted her head to glance at Sang Shen, who blushed and lowered his head.

"I am Sang Shen." Sang Shen said coldly. Initially, he hadn't planned to come to this episode, but Jiaojiao wanted to participate, so he had to come and watch over her.

Jiaojiao was so innocent, and he feared she would be deceived by those bad men.

[Sister Liang and Sang Emperor are an old couple, and there's nothing new to ship anymore, haha.]

[... I feel like Sang Emperor is so cold to everyone except for Jiaojiao. Every time I see this, I feel deeply saddened; I wish I had a brother like him!]

Then, the next two new faces successively went up to introduce themselves.

As soon as Sang Qiao sat next to Si Chenli, she felt completely numb, wondering whether she should confess that she was the Sang Qiao who had broken off the engagement?

Could it be that Si Chenli had already known her real identity and deliberately came to the variety show to seek revenge for her previous decision to break off their engagement?

She smiled sweetly, trying to sound casual, "What a coincidence, Mr. Si, meeting for the second time."

"It's the third time." Si Chenli turned his head, his unfathomable eyes gazing into hers.

Their eyes met—

Sang Qiao felt guilty: "…!" Oh no, oh no. Si Chenli must know she was the one who had broken off the engagement.

Just as she was thinking of how to start speaking, the host suddenly mentioned their names, "And now, please welcome our fifth pair of guests!"

"Let's go." The man stood up unhurriedly, walking toward the stage.

Sang Qiao followed him, regretting coming to this romance-themed show. Romantic relationships were never right for her, especially with someone she had once abandoned.

Difficult, perhaps, she could still do something to salvage the situation?

As soon as Sang Shen, who had been engrossed in conversation with Sang Jiao, saw Sang Qiao, his face filled with disbelief.

"Brother Sang, isn't that Sang Qiao? What is she doing there? What is she trying to achieve?" Sang Jiao couldn't help panicking; Sang Qiao had promised never to step into the entertainment circle again. What did she mean by this?

Did she not want to keep their past secret anymore?

"I'll go ask her in a bit." Sang Shen quickly had an answer in his mind; Sang Qiao was deliberately drawing their attention, probably wanting them to coax her back home.

Meanwhile, the two who had walked onto the stage stood there, their postures lazy and casual, standing apart without any contact.

"Si Chenli."

"Sang Qiao."

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward; these two did not seem like they were here to explore love but rather… like enemies?

The host awkwardly laughed out loud, "Is that all… all? Don't the guests want to say a few more words? At least let each other know what you fantasize about in a lover."

Si Chenli's thin lips moved slightly, and he glanced down at the small girl beside him, saying nonchalantly, "Last name Sang, first name Qiao."