Chapter 10, Affectionate and Tender.

"Ranran, are you alright?" Instead of the expected furious outburst, the roar of a lioness, and a torrent of complaints, Mother gently supported Yaran and asked with a tenderness not seen in a hundred years

Miss Ye, I would like to ask you, what is your view on marriage

Yaran, how did you manage to win at the blind date? Why don't you participate in If You Are the One?

I am very grateful to the television station, to the "Winning with Blind Dates" program, and to Mr. Li Mingxuan, for finally helping me resolve a seven-year emotional knot. It turns out that seven years ago, it was not that I was not good enough; with this statement, I am sufficient. Although I did not meet a suitable partner here, I believe that at the next turn, I will encounter my true soulmate. After saying this, Ye Ran, regardless of whether the program was finished recording, directly grabbed her bag and turned to leave. The hypocrisy of the television station made her feel nauseous; she did not want to stay for another second. To hell with Chen Mingxuan and Li Mingxuan. Although I did not meet a suitable partner here, I believe that at the next turn, I will encounter my true soulmate. After saying this, Ye Ran, regardless of whether the program was finished recording, directly grabbed her bag and turned to leave. The hypocrisy of the television station made her feel nauseous; she did not want to stay for another second. To hell with Chen Mingxuan and Li Mingxuan.

The advertisement has played again, it really is you, Ye Ran, do you still not have a partner? How did you end up in a blind date on a television station? Back then, it would have been great if the two of us had gotten together.

However, winning through blind dates is not bad; are you going to put on a show or are you genuinely seeking a match?

At the beginning, I had high hopes for the two guests, Ye Ran and Tao Jia. As the exchanges progressed step by step, I even thought they would successfully match and become the first couple in our program's inaugural episode. However, unfortunately, in the end, the male guest, Mr. Tao Jia, unexpectedly proposed to terminate the matchmaking, stating that it was not suitable. Subsequently, the female guest also expressed that there was no possibility for further development. While it is regrettable, I still want to encourage the female guest, as the next matchmaking event is waiting for her

However, the fact is that you indeed left me behind. Don't make excuses or find reasons; I just want you to tell me what I did wrong. Ye Ran impatiently interrupted Li Mingxuan, questioning what it meant to go to great lengths to find her. What did it mean to go to such trouble to get close? If he truly cared, he should have jumped out of the elevator during that time at the television station and pulled Ye Ran into a long conversation filled with longing. In reality, Ye Ran watched the elevator ascend floor by floor without any pause, and in the end, it did not come down. If he truly cared, he should have jumped out of the elevator during that time at the television station and pulled Ye Ran into a long conversation filled with longing. In reality, Ye Ran watched the elevator ascend floor by floor without any pause, and in the end, it did not come down.

Yeran stared at the flashing words "Mom" on the screen, her heart trembling. After much hesitation, she still dared not answer the call, fearing that once connected, her mother's furious roar would erupt: "Yeran, you actually went on a blind date with a television station! Are you trying to ruin my reputation, letting everyone in the city know that I raised such a big daughter who can't get married and is seeking a partner on TV?"

Ye Ran handed the spare key to his parents. After seeing them off, he let out a long sigh. Just as he entered the house, his phone rang once again. Without even having time to change into slippers, Ye Ran hurriedly walked barefoot to the sofa to dig out his phone and answered the call.

Ye Ran glanced at Tao Jia, then at the matchmaker host YY, pondering how to speak in a way that would politely decline.

What is meant to come will come! Avoidance is not a solution to the problem

Yeran, it is alright, please speak honestly. Are you satisfied with Mr. Tao Jia? If you are satisfied, you may continue your conversation; if not, please state your reasons, and our matchmaking will come to an end here, with another candidate to follow.

Ye Ran stared blankly at Tao Jia, not understanding the meaning of his words. Could it be that he was also warning Ye Ran that if the two of them were to reach an agreement and later had no feelings for each other, they would resolutely refuse to divorce and would choose to die together instead

"Yeran, please give me another chance." Li Mingxuan hurriedly chased after her, as the camera lens pulled back, capturing him forcefully pulling Yeran into his black Q7 and driving away in a cloud of dust

Sir, the items you ordered have arrived. The waiter swiftly placed a platter of snacks in front of Ye Ran and Tao Jia, then quickly departed.

"Whether it is a misunderstanding or not, what we owe each other is a conclusion, and today is just the right time to bring it to a perfect end." Time does not return, and the current Li Mingxuan feels strange to Ye Ran, strangely enough to evoke some disgust. "I just want to know, what exactly is wrong with me that you can leave without a word?" Not even a single farewell?

It is acceptable

"Ranran, why did you change the lock?" Dad had already entered the house first while Mom was helping Yiran, and he casually sat down on the sofa.

I don't know. " Ye Ran shook his head.

I certainly do not want to lose my life because of a blind date; if I were to be stabbed thirty times, there would be nothing left of my bones.

Father's face instantly broke into a smile as he patted Ye Ran on the shoulder and said earnestly: "In today's society, blind dates and marriage-seeking are no longer as conservative as they used to be; they are quite high-profile. Ran Ran, you should participate in programs at the television station. Whether you succeed in finding a match or not is secondary, but you must pay attention to your words and actions. Do not damage your own image."

It's all right, we need to look forward. How can we know what is good if we don't experience these inferior ones? Don't worry, I've seen plenty of exceptional things, and I can handle this little setback.

Miss Ye, please take a seat

"That's right, don't learn from certain girls. When your mother falls into the river with you, who will you save? And don't say you would rather cry in a BMW than laugh on a bicycle..." My mother kept on talking.

This point resonates with us; marriage is about living life in a tangible and practical manner

Today, the two guests truly demonstrated a remarkable rapport; Mr. Tao Jia also expressed the same sentiments. After chatting for a while, it still seems unclear, and further understanding is needed. Therefore, let us continue to give our male and female guests the opportunity for free conversation.

Mom, this is a blind date, not a performance. How can the TV station tell me everything? What if I don't like the person, or the person doesn't like me? Then there's no point in the date. How will the program be recorded?

"Yaran, I already know the reason why the male guest said you are not suitable for each other. I wonder, do you want to know?" The matchmaker host YY asked with a smile

Ye Ran rubbed her eyes, realizing it was not a dream; it was indeed her mother. However, ever since Ye Ran turned twenty-five, her mother, who had not brought home a boyfriend and had been experiencing early menopause for three years, how could she possibly have such a tender moment filled with the warmth of spring?

Ye Ran rolled her eyes, glanced at the unfamiliar number, and finally replied politely, "I'm sorry, you have the wrong number."

On Wednesday, once the promotional video from the television station was broadcast, Ye Ran's life could no longer remain peaceful

Everything is ready downstairs, and the male guests are in position. YY, please bring the female guests down.

Chen Mingxuan? Li Mingxuan? Ye Ran interrupted YY's introduction, raising an eyebrow at him, wanting to assert herself, "Regardless of which name you go by, it has been seven years since we last met, how have you been?"

Ye Ran was no longer the girl who was at a loss as she once was. Having undergone a transformation honed by time, she had learned to master the habitual professional smile. However, she did not expect that this moment would also be applied to Chen Mingxuan. Ye Ran curled her lips, took a deep breath, steadied her mind, and smiled gently. She lightly rose on her toes and placed a soft kiss at the corner of Li Mingxuan's lips, then politely withdrew her body. This series of actions was nothing more than a normal, courteous greeting, as natural as a handshake upon first meeting.

Hanging up the phone, that unfamiliar number called again, and Ye Ran decisively pressed the disconnect button

Ye Ran smiled at him and deliberately said, "I wasn't nervous at all, but after your reminder, I seem to be a little nervous."

Ye Ran shivered, silently gazing at Tao Jia, her fingers fidgeting aimlessly, overwhelmed by such intense and clear feelings of love and hate, which she could not bear.

I am a person who is clear about love and hate. To those who treat me well, I will repay them tenfold. However, to those who do not treat me well... Tao Jia paused, and Ye Ran silently added in his heart: To those who do not treat me well, I will also repay them tenfold

Miss Ye Ran, are you perhaps being a bit impulsive? Maybe you could sit down and have a calm discussion with Mr. Li Mingxuan? YY naturally did not want to miss this gossip version of a blind date and gently persuaded her.

A voice sounded in Ye Ran's ear, introducing the matchmaker YY: "His name is Tao Jia, he is from Shanghai, thirty-three years old, unmarried, works in the finance industry, and is also a department manager. It seems you should have a lot of common topics to discuss."

"The male guest has finished asking, now it's our female guest's turn. Yiran, I would like to ask, what do you think of Mr. Taojia?" The matchmaker host YY took Yiran aside and began to inquire.

Ye Ran raised her eyes to look at Tao Jia. If the director were not Lou Chen, the husband of Mei Yang, she would certainly think that this Tao Jia was a plant sent by the television station. Otherwise, how could the words spoken feel so rehearsed? They flowed so smoothly.

"Wait a moment," Ye Ran tugged at YY's sleeve. She seemed to have seen a familiar figure turn the corner just now, her heart inexplicably racing, and her eyelids twitching restlessly. After steadying her mind, she cautiously asked, "What is the name of the male guest below?"

Li Mingxuan, Ye Ran, rest assured, this male guest is very well-mannered. YY smiled gently, patted Ye Ran's shoulder in a comforting manner, and led her downstairs

"Those who cheat and betray, I despise the most," Tao Jia said with some indignation. "Once I am married, I will not get a divorce, not even if it kills me."

Ye Ran was momentarily taken aback, struggling to keep pace with Tao Jia's thoughts. "I do not think that way. If two people are not happy together and are suffering, it is better to let go."

First, the first person to call was my mother, and it was also during the 8 o'clock slot, the commercial break for the soap opera. It is quite normal for her not to change the channel and to see her matchmaking advertisement.

YY helped you explain, after holding back for a long time, he finally said, you are older, he prefers the non-mainstream style of those born in the 1990s

I will make him die without a burial place

As the initial shock faded, Ye Ran's mind began to clear. The appearance of Li Mingxuan was truly unexpected. Although Ye Ran had not chosen carefully, she clearly remembered that among the male guests she had selected, there was not a single one with the surname Li. The television station would not allow the first episode to be a failure, so it was impossible for them to replace a male guest on a whim, especially since this male guest was Ye Ran's first love and coincidentally worked at the television station.

Ye Ran fell silent for a moment, unsure of how to respond

"Yeran, I think we need to have a serious talk," Li Mingxuan said, furrowing his brows and speaking earnestly.

Originally, the male and female guests were having a good conversation, so why did the male guest suddenly say they were not suitable? We need to interview both of them separately. The matchmaker host YY immediately jumped in, indicating that this is a sensational point that satisfies the audience's curiosity.

Miss Ye, do you take fashion-forward and avant-garde photos as a model? Tao Jia's tone was marked by a pressing seriousness

Have you ever heard this saying? "Once bitten by a snake, one is afraid of a rope for ten years." Ye Ran smiled and retorted to the host, Hong Niang, YY.

Ye Ran browsed some posts and online news, then took a shower and went to bed. The next day at work, many colleagues were curious and cast sidelong glances at Ye Ran, but they were deterred by her expressionless, dark demeanor and could only whisper behind her back. Ye Ran continued to do what she needed to do, unaffected by the broadcast of the promotional program, but her personal phone remained turned off.

What kind of books do you like to read

Reading books, listening to music, traveling

At this moment, YY was astonished, the cameraman was astonished, and although the director Lou Chen had learned some fragments of the past from Mei Yang, he was also surprised that Ye Ran dared to bring it up and speak about it in front of the television station and the entire city’s audience

Ye Ran wiped a drop of sweat from his forehead and hurriedly shook his head: "No, because it is a live recording, the studio will clear the area to maintain the quality of the live audio." Even if it were possible to bring someone, he could not bring his father and mother, these two heavyweight supporters.

Ye Ran could guess with his toes that it was his mother, but feeling guilty, he dared not answer the phone, allowing the resounding national anthem to be sung once, then again

Ye Ran stood dazed at the door of the private room, watching the people inside, her mind blank. It seemed she had forgotten the existence of this person, who had become a stranger. Yet, vivid memories surged forth, overwhelming the little rationality Ye Ran had left. No, she could not allow her mind to be thrown into chaos over a passerby who had disappeared for seven years. Ye Ran shook her head, resolutely suppressing those memories, reminding herself that she had been in a state of embarrassment for seven years and could no longer afford to be humble before this man.

Ye Ran bit her lip and continued to divulge, "I thought we would be in love forever, but he left me without a word, and that departure lasted for seven years." It turned out that the burdensome past, which had been weighing on her mind, was expressed so naturally. Ye Ran felt an inexplicable sense of relief in her heart; after seven years of accumulation, it was time to let it all out at once. Whether it was right or wrong, she did not want to ponder, she just wanted to be willful this one time. The burdensome past was expressed so naturally, and Ye Ran felt an inexplicable sense of relief in her heart; after seven years of accumulation, it was time to let it all out at once. Whether it was right or wrong, she did not want to ponder, she just wanted to be willful this one time

Alright, as long as you know, we will take our leave now

Good grass is not afraid of looking back to eat, but it is worrisome if what is chewed is hollow grass; not only is it heartless, but it also leaves a mouthful of mud. The language of Ye Ran inevitably carries a bitter sarcasm

See everything

"It should be fine, just keep knocking," Dad said, but he was also anxious inside. He waved his fist and began to bang on the door loudly.

"Stop, Mr. Li Mingxuan, this is a matchmaking program, not a third-rate soap opera. I would have listened to your sweet nothings seven years ago, but now I feel it is a waste of time." Ye Ran once again impatiently interrupted Li Mingxuan, looked at YY, and continued, "There is no possibility of development between Mr. Li Mingxuan and me. I think our matchmaking ends here."

Chen Mingxuan, no, the current Li Mingxuan smiled and reached out to Ye Ran, "Ye Ran, how are you?"

"I do not understand what Mr. Tao means by fashionable, avant-garde photos?" Ye Ran retorted

Ye Ran curled her lips and said, "Since you like the non-mainstream of the 90s, why are you still sitting here wasting time with me?"

The directors and producers of the television station are very enthusiastic, fearing that the male and female guests may stray off topic and not perform normally, and have already issued instructions

Ye Ran gazed into his deep black eyes, only to discover a nameless darkness flickering in the depths of his gaze. He was no longer the Chen Mingxuan with the clear eyes of the past. Looking at his slightly upturned smile, it was merely a habitual tug, rather than a heartfelt sincerity. It turned out that he was truly not Chen Mingxuan, but Li Mingxuan.

I want to see that my future son-in-law is not capable" Mother said irritably

Li Mingxuan smiled and said, "We are classmates and also lovers, each other's first love"

"Yeran, regarding the matter from seven years ago, I believe there has been a misunderstanding." Li Mingxuan's brows slightly furrowed, as if he was about to speak but hesitated.

Ye Ran forced a smile at Tao Jia, looking at the paper that read: Since there is an opportunity for further discussion, you should ask each other about your views on marriage and married life

Mr. Tao, it is often said that many marriages experience the "seven-year itch" and the "three-year pain." Many facts tell us that when two people have been together for a long time, the passion will inevitably fade. So how should a marriage be maintained?

The surroundings were filled with gasps and whispers, and Night was completely unprepared. Her charming face instantly flushed to her neck, and even her ears felt faintly hot. She could clearly sense that her heartbeat momentarily stalled, followed by an unknown intense pounding, thump thump... The calm she had just built up was instantly shattered, collapsing...

What hobbies do you usually have

"Mom—" Yaran dragged out her words in a tone that seemed to protest in a spoiled manner, "I am not eight years old, I am eighteen. I know what should be said and what should not be said, and I am confident in my heart that I will not act recklessly"

Tao Jia glanced at the paper, cleared his throat, and said, "Since we have a good impression of each other, Miss Ye is interested in having further communication with me, right?"

Li Mingxuan, indeed, people grow up, become more realistic, and may resort to unscrupulous means. Ye Ran smiled sarcastically, secretly relieved that she had not lost her composure just now; otherwise, it would have truly been a disgrace to the image of a new generation of strong women.

"Sister, I saw your advertisement on TV," came the crisp voice of my cousin. "When will the program be aired? My mom and I are both sitting by the television and haven't dared to change the channel."

Oh, I forgot to tell you that my door has been pried open, so I changed the lock. I will give you the spare key later.

Oh dear, young lady, please do not frighten me. Whether this program can be successful depends on how well you perform, doesn't it?" Lou Chen clasped his hands together, making a gesture of earnest request.

This question came off as somewhat aggressive, making Ye Ran feel uncomfortable. However, due to the filming by the television station, she could only maintain a smile and respond, "There are many reasons, mainly my career." In truth, what Ye Ran wanted to express was her feelings. After a failed first love, she no longer had the courage to love again. When she finally encountered someone who made her heart flutter, someone who could rescue her, she discovered that he was married. Ye Ran found herself helpless, having to search desperately for someone who could lend her a hand. Yet, in front of the television and the camera, she lacked the courage to speak the truth, resorting instead to the pretense of using her career to deflect others' curiosity. Fortunately, she still had the excuse of her career to rely on.

I think we no longer need to discuss this, Mr. Li. " Ye Ran smiled faintly, a distant rejection.

If there are no unexpected changes, it should be Sunday. This program is broadcast over two days, Saturday and Sunday

"It is truly unexpected that you are actually first loves!" YY appropriately interjected, saying emotionally: "After being apart for seven years, we meet again in our matchmaking program where we must win. I wonder what surprises or stories you will bring us next?"

Ye Ran had just put down her phone when a message came through. Upon opening it, she saw it was from an old friend she hadn't been in touch with for a long time: "Ye Ran, I saw your advertisement on television. You are as beautiful as ever. Wishing you success in your matchmaking endeavors, keep it up.

Miss Ye Ran, you are both unmarried, and it is quite a coincidence that you appear together on our matchmaking program. Even if you do not know each other, you are a handsome man and a beautiful woman, which makes you a perfect match. Not to mention that you are childhood sweethearts who know each other well; how could there possibly be no story between you?

"If you say you love me, then come with me... bravely hold my hand..." Ye Ran looked at the caller ID, it was another number from an old classmate whom she hadn't been in touch with for a long time. She couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed, but still patiently answered the call.

No," Ye Ran shook his head

Ah? Well then, when will your program be broadcast? I will definitely wait in front of the television to watch it

Lou Chen nervously watched Ye Ran. This episode was the first one, and the key to its success or failure. All the guests had undergone rigorous selection. However, he remembered that the male guest who would go on a blind date with Ye Ran in the second segment was named Han Feng, a software engineer. Li Mingxuan was a new mysterious executive at the station, and he understood the importance he placed on the new program. However, there was no need for him to personally participate as a male guest, especially using the gimmick of being a first love who had been separated for seven years.

Mom, I am not filming a television show, so what is there to see

Li Mingxuan smiled with a charmingly wicked grin, abruptly pulling the smiling Yiran closer, and gently yet forcefully pressing a kiss on her forehead as he held the back of her head.

The program has not been recorded yet; what is currently being broadcast is merely a promotional video

Mother sighed endlessly, saying: "Ranran, you are not young anymore, stop being so picky. Look at your classmates, some are getting married, some are having children, and here you are, having dated so many but still without a resolution. Your father and I have stopped making demands; what exactly are you looking for?"

When will you go on a blind date?" my mother asked curiously

"Hello... hello... hello..." Ye Ran shouted a few times, pretending that the mobile phone signal was poor. She hung up the phone while muttering to herself, "This lousy signal, why can't I hear anything!"

Ye Ran was so furious that he nearly spat out blood, exclaiming, "What he said is clearly an attempt to tarnish my reputation."

Miss Ye, you are twenty-eight years old and still single. What is the reason for this

Yeran cautiously opened those messages, eighteen from a travel buddy group, twenty-two from the class group, and several scattered messages from classmates and friends in the same city with whom he hadn't been in contact for a long time. However, without exception, they all shared the same theme: Yeran, you were on television; participating in a blind date led to your victory.

Hehe, today I was watching TV with my mom, and just as we got to the commercials, I was about to change the channel when my mom said, "Oh, isn't that your sister?" I stayed in front of the TV, waiting for an hour, and only saw you when the commercials came on. I was so excited, sis, when you were recording the show, could you take me, your support team, to see it?

Ye Ran looked at the staff emerging from the stairway, hurriedly transporting filming equipment and setting up a new location downstairs, and couldn't help but ask, "Lou Chen, that guy down there, won't he leave me without a burial place, will he?"

Ye Ran and Li Mingxuan locked eyes, gazing at each other tenderly, both remaining silent.

It was an unexpected reunion after a long separation, but the story ended there. Ye Ran shrugged her shoulders and replied with an appropriately measured tone. Her Chen Mingxuan had left her seven years ago, and when they met again, it was merely as distant passersby, glancing at each other yet walking past without acknowledgment.

Ye Ran was taken aback, looking up at Tao Jia, feeling a continuous sense of secret joy in his heart. It was he who said it was not suitable, not Ye Ran. Ye Ran had evaded the desolation of having no place to be buried, and truly wanted to shout out a song.

As marriage endures over time, the passion of romantic love may diminish; however, a sense of familial affection from shared living remains. As long as everyone invests their heart into the home, sustaining the marriage is not difficult

"Miss Ye, look at my mouth; I accidentally let slip a bit of gossip. Please don't take it to heart; I am not that kind of person," Tao Jia explained awkwardly.

"Ye Ran is still as beautiful as ever, still making my heart flutter." Li Mingxuan curled his lips into a smile, exuding confidence and vigor

Ye Ran had just intended to edit a text message when a call came in from an unfamiliar number, which she answered directly: "Ye Ran, are you the protagonist of that promotional video about winning at blind dates on television?"

Ye Ran had originally seen photos of Tao Jia and was filled with some anticipation, but when he met the real person, he was taken aback for a moment. Tao Jia's face resembled that in the photos, but his features were noticeably smaller than they appeared in the pictures. It was unclear whether his face looked plump or his features looked small. What had initially seemed like attractive thick eyebrows and big eyes now appeared to have a shifty, rat-like quality. In any case, the disparity between the photos and reality left Ye Ran once again marveling at the effects of Photoshop

Following the footsteps of the matchmaker host YY, we ascended to the second floor of the café. Ye Ran glanced around; apart from a man seated at the corner near the staircase, the entire floor was devoid of any other presence. It seemed that the television station had done a thorough job of clearing the area.

"You have been apart for seven years, and now you meet again, and it is still in the program where we must win through matchmaking. The man is unmarried, and the woman is not married either. What feelings do you have for each other?" YY continued to ask

This Saturday

Ye Ran held the water, raised his eyes to glance at his father, appearing calm and composed, showing no signs of anger. He then turned to look at his mother, whose expression was filled with joy, "Hmm, participating in the blind date is the only way to win."

I have a friend whose wife shares the same thoughts as you. As a result, my friend has the same thoughts as I do; one wants to leave, while the other does not. So, can you guess what happened next?

YY held the microphone and emotionally said: "Many times we do not need reason; reason makes us hesitate, causing us to miss out on love. Emotions have no formula, no principles, and no logic to follow. Just now, the mature and composed Mr. Li Mingxuan and the elegantly poised Miss Yiran, at this moment, are like two quarreling children, arguing as they leave our program's venue. However, from the intertwined glances they exchanged, it is not difficult to see that even after seven years apart, they still have an unbreakable bond. Whether this episode of 'Love at First Sight' is a success or a failure, I cannot say. But here, I wish for Mr. Li Mingxuan and Miss Yiran to reunite and rekindle their old flame. I also wish all lovers in the world to eventually be together! Of course, if you are single, you can sign up to participate in our program, 'Love at First Sight'! Only those who strive will succeed!"

It is not really the case; I just occasionally contribute to a friend's magazine. Ye Ran is making an effort to adapt to Tao Jia's erratic questioning.

"Did the TV station not inform you? They just arranged it for you directly?" Mother cast a discerning glance at Ye Ran, clearly dissatisfied with her explanation

"Love is romantic, while marriage is practical." Ye Ran said softly, with a slight smile, "Love seeks the process, while marriage demands the outcome"

"Yeran, I love you." Li Mingxuan shouted passionately at the camera

"Who is your future son-in-law? Whether it will happen or not is still unknown," Dad interrupted Mom, looking at Ye Ran with a hint of meaning.

"Who are you?" Ye Ran furrowed her brows, responding to the unfamiliar male voice.

"Hehe, so you haven't dared to say 'stop' all this time, enduring this guy's endless questions, fearing that you might end up with no place to be buried?" Lou Chen teased

The phone was not answered and automatically hung up within three seconds, only to ring again. Ye Ran held the phone as if it were a bomb, stuffing it into the sofa cushion and tightly covering it with another cushion. She jumped away, covering her ears, filled with regret. Had she known, she would have sent her mother and father on a trip out of the province before the promotional program aired.

Mr. Li Mingxuan affectionately said to Miss Ye Ran, still making his heart flutter. What words will Miss Ye Ran utter, and what story will she leave for our program

As the play reaches this point, it is time for the curtain to fall. There is no need to expose the raw scars of Ye Ran for the sake of television ratings or to satisfy the gossiping hearts of the entire city. Let the past remain as decayed history.

I have no issues on my end, but there were problems with the male guest, which affected your program; however, that is not my concern. Given the previous N instances of meeting exceptional men, Ye Ran had to take precautions in advance.

A good horse does not turn back to eat the grass it has already passed! There is no need for that. Nightran shook his head in refusal

Ye Ran propped himself up on the table, watching the matchmaker host YY take Tao Jia aside for questioning. He couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Although the guests invited by the television station were not as exceptional as those he had encountered before, they were certainly not easy to deal with either. With so many questions, it made Ye Ran feel as if he were facing a hundred thousand whys.

Meiyang, Mina, and Mom contacted Yeran via phone, repeatedly reminding her before allowing her to go to the television station for her first televised blind date

"Not bad." Ye Ran smiled in a formulaic manner

Although the host YY of the matchmaking show was momentarily bewildered by this sudden situation, she quickly regained her composure. With a thoughtful expression, she circled around Li Mingxuan and Ye Ran, smiling as she held the microphone and spoke: "Fate is truly wonderful; our male and female guests happen to be acquaintances. May I ask what your relationship was before?"

"Alright, this weekend, I am not going anywhere; I will just watch Channel 2 and your program." My cousin hung up the phone in a hurry.

Do you know? This guy said that you are not suitable for him because you might have taken photos similar to the "Photo Scandal" and he doesn't want to be wearing a green hat one day, with the entire internet looking at your exposed body

It is similar to the scandal involving explicit photos, as I have heard that your photography circle is quite chaotic

Ye Ran curled her lips and said, "I am afraid not."

Are you a part-time graphic model

Such days continued until Saturday. As soon as I turned on my phone, it was almost overwhelmed by the flood of calls and messages. Without even glancing at them, I deleted everything in one go, not even bothering to think, as they were all gossiping inquiries about how to win in blind dates with Ye Ran.

I am still unclear and will wait for the arrangements from the television station

What kind of person is the one in question?" Dad also turned his face to ask.

Ye Ran glanced sideways, observing her exquisite makeup, and couldn't help but secretly stick out her tongue. In order to ensure the authenticity and simplicity of the blind date, the television station had applied a transparent everyday makeup on Ye Ran. Compared to this vibrant and striking host, Ye Ran indeed appeared much more down-to-earth.

"The male guest said the same thing today; it seems you two have quite a rapport," said the matchmaker host YY with a cheerful smile.

Ye Ran took a deep breath, switched QQ to invisible mode, and then closed these windows one by one, out of sight, out of mind! I really don't understand why these usual silent lurkers, who never greet anyone when they see QQ online, become so excited when they see it on television

I am doing well," Ye Ran replied with a smile. In fact, facing Li Mingxuan was not as difficult as imagined. Such a warm conversation had never been a mere fantasy in the seven years that had passed.

Seven years ago, I did not leave intentionally. I liked you so much, how could I bear to leave you behind! If I did not love you, how could I have gone to great lengths to find you as soon as I returned? How could I have gone to such trouble to get close to you?

The matchmaker host YY was aware, while the director Lou Chen looked at Ye Ran with a bewildered expression, concerned. There was only one possibility: the television station had communicated about the manipulations done by Li Mingxuan. But why would he do this? Ye Ran was not foolish; he narcissistically thought that after seven years of separation, the old feelings were hard to forget, and perhaps he wanted to rekindle them. Without emotional pursuits, it naturally came down to interests. The television station was launching a new program, and besides hype, it needed points of interest to increase viewership! Ye Ran was not foolish; he narcissistically thought that after seven years of separation, the old feelings were hard to forget, and perhaps he wanted to rekindle them. Without emotional pursuits, it naturally came down to interests. The television station was launching a new program, and besides hype, it needed points of interest to increase viewership! Thus, the reunion of first love couples after seven years on a matchmaking show would not only evoke the sentimentality of a drama but also provide gossip-worthy topics.

"Yeran, don't be nervous in a little while, just act naturally like you do during your usual blind dates." Lou Chenlin reminded Yeran before entering the café.

Ye Ran cried with a mournful expression, tapping the insurance, opening the door, and faced his father's punch that he could not retract in time, only to awkwardly fall backward, narrowly avoiding the crisis, secretly exclaiming how dangerous it was: this face, he still had to go on a blind date on Saturday, if it got bruised, he would be embarrassed to the point that the whole city would know.

Yeran, I truly did not expect to encounter you here!" Li Mingxuan smiled, raising the corners of his mouth, and gently expressed his feelings.

Ye Ran smiled faintly at Tao Jia, watching as the host and matchmaker YY gracefully departed

I wonder what Miss Ye's impression of me is like

Ye Ran pouted and innocently said, "Mom, this matter depends on fate. I also want to find a reliable man to spend my life with, but in this day and age, there are too few men as dependable as my father."

Yeran, could you please refrain from being so childish?

"It's nothing." Nightran's hard-earned affection for him instantly vanished.

Thank you, but I do not need it. Ye Ran turned back, smiled slightly at the camera, and then turned away without any reluctance.

Li Mingxuan? Aside from the different surnames, he actually shares the same name as Chen Mingxuan. Ye Ran's palms were sweating, and she kept reassuring herself that it was nothing, just a coincidence of having the same name, one with the surname Chen and the other with the surname Li, completely unrelated.

My friend stabbed his wife over thirty times, and then attempted suicide by jumping off a building. Now he is paralyzed and in prison. The last time I visited him, he said that at his age, he couldn't afford the shame of a divorce, and he would rather they both die together.

Bang bang bang ... ... Nightran did not have the courage to respond and open the door. Then, she heard the sound of keys rustling in the keyhole. Nightran, startled, leaned closer to the door, straining to listen to the door panel. Her mother's robust soprano voice came through the thick door, "Why aren't you answering the phone? Why is your mobile unreachable? Is something wrong? Should we call the police?"

After hanging up the phone, Ye Ran casually turned off her mobile phone, turned on the computer, and as soon as she logged onto QQ, the message window kept popping up, causing the computer screen to freeze for quite a while

"Isn't this urgent? Have you gone on television to seek a partner?" Dad asked casually

That is true, so when you go on a blind date, can you bring a support team

As soon as the host YY of the matchmaking event finished speaking, Lou Chen jumped out and said, "There is no best, only the most suitable. Our female guest will proceed to the next matchmaking session"

Miss Ye, although your qualifications are excellent and you are quite attractive, I believe that we are not suited for each other

Arise! Those who do not wish to be slaves! With our flesh and blood, let us build a new Great Wall! The Chinese nation has reached its most perilous moment, and every individual is compelled to let out their final roar! Arise! Arise! Arise! The phone at home rang excitedly.

YY held the infinite microphone, walked over, smiled at the man, and pointed to Ye Ran to introduce her: "This is our female guest, Ye Ran, twenty-eight years old this year, a local resident, unmarried, a human resources manager at a clothing company, and also a print model"

"How is work? By the way, are you usually busy?" Tao Jia asked

Oh, I see. I still wanted to go and take a look, " my mother said with great regret.

Although there was a slight disappointment, Ye Ran still composed herself and sat down gracefully. Catching a glimpse of the other party's scrutinizing gaze, she couldn't help but adopt a professional smile: "Hello, Mr. Tao!"

It is surprising that those who once loved each other so deeply have ultimately become unrecognizable. Love, in the end, has deteriorated, becoming spoiled and difficult to swallow.

Let his answer be left to the audience, I do not wish to know. However, I personally feel that Mr. Tao Jia and I are more suited to be friends and not to develop further. I am terrified of the thought of being buried without a grave. " Ye Ran said with a sense of relief as if a burden had been lifted, smiling sweetly towards the invisible camera.

"It's nothing, I just want to show my face on television. The longer I talk to you, the more opportunities I have to appear on screen," Lou Chen said with a hint of apology. "Ye Ran, looking at the information, I didn't know this person was like this; otherwise, I wouldn't have arranged for you to meet him."

It seems that our male and female guests are having a good conversation. Is there a possibility for further development? Let's ask them separately. Just before Ye Ran was about to go crazy, the matchmaker host YY appropriately stepped in to speak.

Seven years ago, he was able to leave me without a word. Who can guarantee that one day he won't suddenly leave me again? I do not have seven years to wait for an explanation, nor do I have the time to wait for an inexplicable passerby. Ye Ran wanted to appear calm and unbothered, but her speech was unusually fast, fearing that if she paused, she would lose the courage to speak.

Mr. Tao, I occasionally make guest appearances on magazine covers, what do you think? Night was feeling a bit stifled and even mentioned the chaos in the photography circle, bringing up the scandal of explicit photos; this man, it was impossible to continue the conversation.

Ye Ran nodded slightly, feeling quite satisfied with this answer. Perhaps it was time to change her impression of Tao Jia? Maybe she should provide a bit more opportunity for interaction.

Oh, have you considered the development of the entertainment industry

Who can tell me who Ye Ran Li Mingxuan is? After rubbing his eyes and confirming it was not an illusion, Ye Ran unhesitatingly told himself that Li Mingxuan is none other than Chen Mingxuan

Yeran, you are wonderful. For the past seven years, I have thought of you day and night, cherishing your goodness, and I have constantly regretted why I had to...

"We have only chatted for a short while, yet it still feels unclear." Ye Ran swallowed the words that signified the end, forcing herself to maintain the conversation, for the viewers watching from the television would surely find it unbelievable if Tao Jia were to be eliminated just for those questions.

His name is Li Mingxuan, he is twenty-eight years old, and has just returned from studying abroad in the United States, now ... ...

Good grass sometimes does not fear turning back to eat. Looking at Mr. Li Mingxuan's affectionate gaze resting on you, as a woman myself, I cannot help but feel a twinge of jealousy. YY humorously showcases the host's usual smoothness.

This ... ...