Chapter 49 What Other Surprises Await Me?

Today, he once again displayed an air of striking heroism, making it impossible to predict what surprises this young man might bring her next!

Ji Ya had always had a discerning eye, but at this moment, she suddenly felt that if the show continued filming, this young man truly had the potential to dazzle everyone with his talent and eventually reach the top, becoming the program’s most popular star.

Although Lin Jia was young, she had spent many years navigating the entertainment industry. Based on her experience, someone like Lin Yu—so gifted and strikingly handsome, yet always hiding his abilities and keeping a low profile—possessed a rare and admirable quality among the truly talented in this circle.

If he never ascended to the summit in the future, it would surely be because someone had tried to bring him down...

“Mr. Lin, Ms. Ji, we’re ready to depart.”

Lin Yu casually picked up the sunglasses Ji Ya had left on the table and put them on, a smile playing on his lips as he cheerfully stepped outside.

...

For transportation, the production team provided a nanny van, a miniature moving home with everything one could need.

Under Lin Jia’s arrangement, Lin Yu and Ji Ya began their sponsored shout-outs—after all, making money was nothing to be ashamed of.

After the promotional spots, Lin Yu’s stomach grumbled loudly. He hadn’t even eaten breakfast before being pulled out, and now he was famished. He glanced toward Ji Ya.

“Are you hungry, boss?”

“I’m alright.”

Lin Yu took out the coffee he always carried with him and launched into another round of ad reading. Ji Ya looked at him speechlessly. This kid really was someone she’d handpicked herself—his personality was uncannily similar to hers, especially when it came to chasing after money...

She took a sip of the coffee, rich and creamy, and smacked her lips in satisfaction.

“This really does taste good.”

“Of course! Our coffee is affordable and delicious—anyone who tries it can’t forget it! When you add milk, it’s a refined, top-tier experience, worthy of five-star hotel standards!”

Ji Ya was once again left speechless. This kid... he really knew how to kill the mood!

She truly wanted to give him a slap, but before she could, Lin Yu, as if performing a magic trick, produced another cup of coffee with milk, smiling with an innocent, honest look.

Sensing another ad read coming, Ji Ya hurriedly covered his mouth. Enough already! This variety show was packed with ads—were the viewers here for content or for commercials?

Did he have to be so dedicated?!

Ji Ya rubbed her forehead helplessly. “When you’re flirting, can you at least put some heart into it?”

“What?” When had he ever said he was trying to flirt with the boss? Who would dare? Would any of them dare? He was just teasing, joking around—was that so wrong?

She shot him a glare, not wanting to talk to this man who knew nothing about romance. Turning away, she couldn’t be bothered with him. And just then, Lin Yu, suddenly considerate, handed a bag of chips to Ji Ya.

“Boss, are you sure you don’t want any?” Seeing her lips pressed together in refusal, Lin Yu leaned in close to her ear. From a certain angle, it almost looked like he was kissing her cheek.

“If you don’t take it now, you won’t get another chance!”

Ji Ya turned and gave him a good slap on the cheek, then happily began enjoying her chips and coffee.

With the comfortable wind blowing in through the window and her hunger satisfied, she felt utterly content and at ease. Yet somehow, the combination of chips and coffee felt a bit odd. Would she end up in the hospital later?

Ji Ya shot Lin Yu a glare. No matter—it just meant she’d deduct it from his pay later.

...

Inside the villa, after the other guests woke up, Qiu Shishang once again took on the role of chef, getting breakfast ready ahead of everyone else.

Lin Jia said, “The guests going out have already left. Whether anyone receives a Love Card today depends entirely on how they perform during their outing.”

“And as for the rest of you, there are no activities scheduled for today—it all depends on your performance later.”

Perform what? Singing? Or...?

Lin Jia smiled mysteriously. “Of course, you’ll be performing for the two guests who went out.”

Everyone at the table was stunned. Wait! Was she serious?

Those two were already having the time of their lives out there, and the rest of them, poor souls left behind, still had to prepare a surprise for them?!

Production team, did you just bring us here to be their background? So they’re the stars and we’re just the supporting cast?

Qiu Shishang took it upon himself to smooth things over. “It’s fine, everyone, let’s calm down. Since the director says so, let’s just put together something for our friends who went out. It won’t be a big deal.”

This segment was a secret game—Lin Jia had the broadcast team cut the livestream in advance. If the fans of these celebrities found out about her arrangements, they’d probably tear the whole show apart.

Seeing the guests’ moods improve a little, Lin Jia breathed a sigh of relief.

This was a special performance. When the time came, they would realize just how much fun it was to receive this assignment.

“What’s going on? I paid for VIP but still can’t listen?”

“Dog Yu’s performance is just too outstanding. I have a feeling this is all about him.”

“Oh look, Si Shaozhe is still streaming, laughing so hard—aren’t you afraid of throwing your back out again?”

“Aaaah, he stole my goddess away! Dog Yu has to be punished, or I won’t be satisfied!”

“So when will Dog Yu upload his new song? I can’t stand a day without it! Hurry up and upload—I'll boost your streams and help you make some money!”

“Ugh, I just got dumped. Listening to ‘Love Song’ every day just makes it worse, but I can’t stop. Have I come down with something?”

“...”

The production team dropped them off at the city’s edge and left them to fend for themselves.

Lin Yu and Ji Ya found an electric scooter by the roadside, scanned the code and pulled it out. As she looked at the unfamiliar vehicle, Ji Ya, the heiress, felt a little bewildered.

She had never ridden anything with fewer than four wheels—or without a license plate. At a loss, she turned to Lin Yu and whispered, “Can this thing... really be called a mode of transportation?”

Once Lin Yu got on, he helped Ji Ya put on a helmet and guided her onto the scooter. Sensing her trembling behind him, he couldn’t help but laugh.

“What are you laughing at?”

Her soft fists landed on his back, but her movement knocked them into a stone, making the scooter wobble. Fortunately, Lin Yu’s superb driving skills steadied the vehicle again, though he nearly scared the boss out of her wits.

Ji Ya squinted her eyes, as if watching a horror film, terrified that at any moment Lin Yu would throw her off.

“Don’t worry—I’m here.”

For some reason, Lin Yu’s words filled her with a strange sense of security. Her trembling subsided, if only temporarily. Soon, however, Lin Yu’s sudden brake shattered her composure once again.