Chapter 13: Fair Creation and Death for Everyone

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Being the first to openly challenge the director on a dating show, Xu Zhaozhao was probably the boldest among the minor cast members.
[Ha! Xu Zhaozhao may lack talent, but she’s fearless. She offended almost everyone the moment she joined the dating show, and now she’s not even sparing the director.]
[Honestly, I think Xu Zhaozhao is quite fair—fairly ruthless to everyone.]
[Ha... Is that fairness? That’s just low emotional intelligence and lack of brains.]
[Don’t say that. Honestly, I envy Xu Zhaozhao’s spirit. When I quit my job, I want to be just as fair—taking down the colleagues who bullied me and the boss who oppressed me.]
[Is it just me, or does the director really owe us an explanation? Look at the house they’re living in—it’s clearly worse than the homes of farmers who just crossed the border.]

“Everyone, rest assured...”
At that moment, the director’s deep voice echoed from the speakers set up in the courtyard.
“Every penny of sponsorship for ‘Love in the Wilderness’ has been spent where it matters most.”

Listening through the speakers, no one could tell if he was angry or calm, but the looks directed at Xu Zhaozhao softened with a hint of sympathy.
After all, she could offend other guests and still stay on the show, but crossing the director would certainly mean being kicked out eventually.

What no one knew was that Xu Zhaozhao never wanted to come here in the first place.
She had been forced onto the dating show by contractual obligations.
Especially now that Shen Mu was also on the show.
The thought of watching her ex-husband pursue another woman, every single moment a torment, was unbearable.

“Everyone just heard what the director said...”
The producer’s voice chimed in again.
“Our entire production team solemnly promises that there is no embezzlement of any sponsorship funds—please rest assured.”

“Now, let me introduce this little courtyard.”
“First, I want to say that Gushu Village is a well-preserved, original village, full of ancient charm. I’m sure you noticed this during the pre-show tasks.”

“Yes,” one of the male guests nodded, “The courtyards and gable walls here are at least a century old—it’s very authentic.”

Everyone’s gaze turned to the speaker.
His name was Luo Chengfeng, a well-known transformation blogger famous for instantly switching between ugly and handsome looks.

“That’s right. When we borrowed this house with the owner’s consent, who had gone out for work, we considered renovating it.”
“But we decided that large-scale construction would erase the historical marks left on the house, which would be a pity.”
“So, after discussion, we agreed to carefully tidy up the interior without affecting the appearance of the old house.”

[So the exterior and interior of the house are different, that’s what he means?]
[Xu Zhaozhao: I acted impulsively!]
[See? Without knowing the full story, it’s better not to criticize so hastily.]
[Xu Zhaozhao really is a joke!]
[Haha, making others uncomfortable again.]

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[If it’s an old house, won’t there be ghosts at night?]
[It’s supposed to be a dating show, and you’ve turned it into a horror story.]

“Although the house looks worn on the outside, all the living essentials are provided inside. You guests can live comfortably without worry.”

At these words, the guests finally relaxed.
Though no one complained like Xu Zhaozhao when entering, everyone had been quietly doubting.
Even as amateurs, coming on a dating show meant better conditions than ordinary people, so subconsciously, they were a bit resistant to rustic village life.

“Also, if anyone has other questions about the show, feel free to raise them now. We will address them all here.”

As the producer finished speaking, the camera turned directly to Xu Zhaozhao.
Raising an eyebrow, she replied coquettishly, “If that’s the case, why not say it earlier? You had me worrying for nothing.”

She glanced sideways at Chen Sisi, silently asking, “Satisfied now?”

Chen Sisi cleared her throat and said, “Actually, since the theme is ‘Love in the Wilderness,’ everyone is prepared to embrace rural life. I trust the production team will make the best arrangements for us.”

Xu Zhaozhao rolled her eyes dramatically.
Pretend all you want—I’m watching you.

At that moment, viewers watching the live broadcast saw her eye roll.
The chat exploded again.

[Does Xu Zhaozhao not realize the camera’s on her?]
[She’s bold enough to openly confront the director; does she care about that?]
[Stubborn and unyielding—if she put that expression into acting, she wouldn’t still be a minor talent.]

“Since there are no more questions, let’s start room assignments.”

The producer continued, “This house has four bedrooms of varying sizes: one double room, two triple rooms, and one quadruple room.”
“How to arrange everyone requires discussion.”

“Discuss among ourselves?” The guests exchanged glances.
From the start, this show felt different from others in many ways.
Of course, more interaction wasn’t a bad thing—it helped everyone get acquainted faster.

The twelve gathered in the courtyard for a meeting.

Ke Hao spoke up, “There are six guys and six girls. We either have one double room plus one quadruple room, or two triple rooms.”

As a veteran actor with seniority, no one would override his decision, so he took the lead.

“To be fair, each side should send a representative to draw lots and decide the room types. How about that?”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

On the female side, Chen Sisi volunteered as representative; on the male side, Ke Hao remained the choice.

Chen Sisi drew the combination of the double room and the quadruple room.

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The male guests were assigned two triple rooms—no discussion needed; three to a room.

Everyone took their luggage and entered.

When Shen Mu passed by Xu Zhaozhao, his expression resumed its usual coldness.
Since leaving Aunt Fu’s house, he hadn’t spoken to Xu Zhaozhao at all.
Of course, even when paired together, they exchanged only a few words.
He told himself to be grateful that Xu Zhaozhao had a new focus.
That way, when they crossed paths on the show, she’d be busy chasing new people and wouldn’t expose his identity.

Only after Shen Mu’s presence completely faded did Xu Zhaozhao relax her tense nerves.

At that moment, she noticed Xu Zhaozhao giving her a meaningful look.
This was...

The other female guests were discussing who should take the double room and who should take the quadruple room, also wanting to decide by drawing lots.
She quickly understood.
Chen Sisi didn’t want the quadruple room!

So she dryly said, “Sorry everyone, I have a bit of a nervous disorder.”
“Since there’s no single room, I must have the double room and won’t join the draw!”

After saying this, she didn’t wait for a reaction and dragged her luggage toward the double room.

“Huh?” Qiu Qianrou furrowed her brows.
She exchanged looks with others and saw their helplessness toward Xu Zhaozhao in their eyes.

[I really underestimated just how thick-skinned Xu Zhaozhao is.]
[How can someone be so selfish? Everyone’s discussing together, and she just decides to live in the double room alone?]
[This girl seems fearless, like after this show she won’t bother with the entertainment world anymore.]

If Xu Zhaozhao saw this comment, she’d definitely give that viewer a big thumbs-up.
They saw the truth.

Xu Zhaozhao was completely unburdened now.

“So, after Xu Zhaozhao moves in,” Song Qing asked, “there’s one bed left in the double room. Who wants to share it?”

Everyone looked around nervously, but no one wanted to room with Xu Zhaozhao.

After a moment of silence, Chen Sisi spoke first,
“Then... I’ll share the room with Zhaozhao!”