The recording of the third episode of the reality show "Exes" began. Just like usual, Yuan Meng arrived at the backstage earlier than anyone else.
Although Yan Ke'er had been spotted by Ling Qianchen, to avoid unnecessary trouble, Yuan Meng still asked Yan Ke'er to wait in the nanny car. Her new agent, Sister Yun, followed her to the backstage.
As netizens had said, these so - called reality shows were nothing more than everyone holding a character script. As long as the script wasn't too exaggerated, they could gain a good reputation and popularity.
The scripts Yuan Meng had in the first two episodes were quite reasonable, which was what Sister Yun could most accept. However, the script for this episode...
"Bang!"
Sister Yun's sudden action startled Yuan Meng, who was closing her eyes.
"What's going on?"
Realizing that she had overreacted, Sister Yun managed to regain some composure on her face. But when she saw the content of the script, she still trembled with anger.
"Mengmeng, we're not participating in this episode!"
The more Sister Yun said this, the more curious Yuan Meng became.
"Calm down. What exactly happened?"
Sister Yun handed her the script, too angry to speak clearly. "Read it for yourself!"
Yuan Meng didn't decline. She directly took the script and started flipping through it.
This time, the script didn't require her to play a strange character. Instead, some rules were modified.
The original rules were similar to those of the first two episodes. However, the rule for this episode was to let the male and female guests live in the same room.
In the words of the program crew, it was to completely erase the traces of the ex - lovers.
Seeing this, Yuan Meng couldn't help but smile, but there was a hint of cold mockery in that smile.
"This program crew really has 'good intentions'."
When Sister Yun left, there were still about ten minutes before the program started recording. Yuan Meng simply continued to close her eyes and rest.
She had been a bit sleepy at first. But for some reason, after stopping Sister Yun from mocking the program, what came to her mind was Ling Qianchen's strange transformation.
If he knew about the rules of this episode, she wondered what his reaction would be.
Thinking of this, the calm expression on her lips disappeared.
Soon, the recording began.
Yuan Meng still arrived at the venue earlier than the other guests.
The venue was the same, but some rules seemed to be gradually changing. The recorded program was changed to a live broadcast.
In the end, it was an idea from the program crew. They wanted the netizens to see the real reactions of the guests more clearly.
The program crew didn't deliberately hide the change from recorded to live broadcast. After all, as Yuan Meng had said, they didn't dare to offend the big - name guests casually!
When the program started, Yuan Meng's previous partner was replaced by Ling Qianchen. She came to the recording site, curious about who her new partner would be this time.
The director winked at Yuan Meng, with a very strange expression.
When the host announced, Yuan Meng had already prepared herself mentally. After all, if the program crew didn't cause trouble, it wouldn't be the program crew.
So, when she saw the director's wink, she couldn't help but feel a bit curious. A new guest suddenly appeared. She wondered if it was chosen by Ling Qianchen for her...
Who could it be?
"Hello, everyone."
A deep male voice quickly dispelled the doubts in everyone's hearts. When they looked in the direction of the sound, they were all shocked.
Not only at the scene but also on the Internet, there was an instant uproar.
It was Ling Qianchen!
With an absolutely overwhelming aura, Ling Qianchen slowly walked up to Yuan Meng. The corners of his handsome lips curled up, and his voice was deep and gentle.
"Mengmeng, I'm the new male guest."
The atmosphere froze for a moment. Even the director, who had known about Ling Qianchen's arrival in advance, forgot to react for a while. It wasn't until the assistant director nudged him to remind him.
"Ah, welcome our new male guest, the president of the Ling Group - Ling, Qian, Chen!"
Although the host stepped forward to liven up the atmosphere, the scene was still silent. The guests were still digesting the fact that Ling Qianchen was the mysterious guest.
Although Ling Qianchen wasn't from the entertainment industry, his status was enough to make them keep silent. If he was the new guest, then from now on, wouldn't they have to hold their breaths and not even dare to breathe casually?
"Mengmeng, why are you staring at me so stupidly? Could it be that you're fascinated by my handsome face?" Ling Qianchen said in a joking tone with a familiar gesture.
Hearing his words, Yuan Meng almost vomited out her overnight meal.
What on earth was this man's face made of? She guessed that even the thickness of a city wall couldn't compare to his face!
However, because of this, she knew the setting of this episode. The so - called co - living of men and women was probably his doing.
The little bit of inner turmoil that she had originally felt subsided when she saw Ling Qianchen.
While complaining in her heart, Yuan Meng's expression changed over time.
At first, she was stunned, then shocked, and finally confused.
These complex and entangled emotions were fully expressed on her face and in her eyes.
"Why did you come here?"
Seeing her feign surprise and show strong resistance as she took a step back, Ling Qianchen's eyes darkened instantly.
His Mengmeng was acting again.
Feeling unhappy because of her resistance but reluctant to say harsh words, he could only be patient and explain, "Because my Mengmeng is here."
Forcing herself to hold back the goosebumps, Yuan Meng forced a smile. "If I remember correctly, I have no relationship with President Ling anymore, right?"
What Ling Qianchen hated the most in his heart was the fact that they had no relationship anymore. Being reminded of this at this moment, he couldn't contain his anger. He even grabbed her wrist and forcefully pulled her away.
This move still made Yuan Meng, who had been prepared but had underestimated his thick - skinnedness, feel flustered.
"Let go."
Ling Qianchen pretended not to hear. With a gloomy look in his eyes, he stared at the hand that suddenly blocked his way and sneered. "What are you doing?"
Intimidated by his aura, Wang Yiyang, a guest who disliked his actions, instantly forgot his words and stammered, unable to say a word. It wasn't until he heard Yuan Meng cry out in pain because her arm was tightly held that he suddenly came back to his senses.
"President Ling, you're hurting Mengmeng!"
Ling Qianchen also realized this. After making sure that she wouldn't break free, he slightly loosened his grip. But when he faced this male guest, he sneered again.
"Mind your own business."
Wang Yiyang's handsome face flushed red and gradually turned as red as a pig's liver. Just as he was about to step forward to stop Ling Qianchen from leaving, the host stopped him with a smile.
"Maybe I didn't make it clear just now. In this episode's game, the female guest who won last time has to go on a date with the new male guest. As for the others, the program crew has also arranged new partners!"
When the other guests heard this, they became curious about who the new partners arranged by the program crew would be. Yuan Meng looked at Ling Qianchen and secretly tried to shake off his hand, but he always held it tightly. She couldn't break free.
Ling Qianchen didn't want to waste any more time. Ignoring Yuan Meng's resistance, struggle, and even scolding, he directly picked her up in a princess - carry in front of everyone and the cameras.
"Yah!"
Yuan Meng let out a low cry. Afraid of falling, her hands subconsciously wrapped around his neck.
Her action pleased Ling Qianchen.
"Be good. I'll hold you tightly. Don't be afraid."
When Yuan Meng realized what she had done, her face became even more ugly. She reminded him again that they were divorced and had no relationship at all.
Ling Qianchen's brief moment of pleasure was ruined. Without saying another word, he carried her and strode away.
After they left, everyone gradually came back to their senses. Except for Wang Yiyang, who looked a bit disappointed as he watched their backs, the others were all concerned about how the program crew would arrange their partners.
Not only at the scene but also on the Internet, there was a frenzy.
[Ah, President Ling is so manly! A princess - carry! I'm so envious!]
[What the hell manliness? My Mengmeng has nothing to do with Ling Qianchen anymore. This scumbag Ling always loves to get in front of our Mengmeng!]
[Exactly. A good horse never eats the grass behind. I will never allow Mengmeng to go back to this scumbag!]
[But don't you think this scene is very warm?]
[I don't think so. My Mengmeng can be beautiful on her own. Scumbag Ling should just get out of the way!]