Chapter 2050

It has been nearly a month since the first episode date of 'Heartbeat Arena'.

The segment meant to expose the fake couple was supposed to be saved for the second episode, but because of successive incidents, the program had to suspend filming until this controversy passed.

The hot search that had been dominating the rankings has finally been gradually replaced.

All relevant personnel felt the controversy had eased, so they released the backlogged footage from the first episode and, following the program's fixed procedure, revealed on the voting platform which couple had already broken up before the show.

It wasn't too surprising, but it wasn't the currently leading vote-gap duo Hu Shi and Chu Yi either; instead, it was Xu Jia and Chen Cheng, jokingly called the arch-rival duo.

Chen Cheng immediately announced the news officially after the reveal, accompanied by a post saying he had won her back, and Xu Jia promptly reposted it, with many netizens commenting that he should have treated Jin Chen to a meal sooner.

But just then, a sudden hot search was pushed to the top and quickly suppressed Chen Cheng's official post about getting back together.

Within half an hour it surged to the top of the hot search list, marked with the 'burst' symbol.

#Jin Chen Qiao Yu fake romance real scammer

Entertainment Typist: 'Real melon! Chen Cheng and Xu Jia are former couples invited by the Program Team, while Jin Chen and Qiao Yu are not actually lovers—they merely signed a love contract to appear on the show. To boost traffic, they deceived fans' feelings; when will this fake romance real scammer act end?'

The attached picture is clearly a sneak shot, showing not only the time the contract was signed but also blatantly displaying that it happened a few days before the show aired, even capturing the signature on the last page of the contract.

: What? What???? Is the hot love couple fake?

: The couple I genuinely shipped turns out to be the fakest pair? What's real these days!

: No way, why would he? Jin Chen isn't lacking in traffic either—how could he agree to sign such a contract?

: To boost Qiao Yu's fame? No, the Young Master of Yunle Group doesn't need boosting at all.

: Could there be some kind of intimate play between the lovers? You should always believe the hot love couple's anti-routine display of affection……

: Regardless of the reason, deceiving fans' feelings is certainly true, and they still act so lovingly in front of the camera—no wonder he's a movie emperor……

: But this is a full live broadcast—I don't believe affection can be acted out; we don't even know if it's true or false, yet you've already concluded the hot love couple isn't real?

: Could it be that a few blacklisted individuals, unable to contain themselves, couldn't find any other dirt and thus started smearing through rumors?

: @Jin Chen @Qiao Yu, whether true or false, you need to come out and respond—ahhh I don't believe you're fake!

……

When Jin Chen found out about this, he was filming a national public service announcement.

Taking advantage of the break, Assistant Song Zhu rushed nonstop to tell him this, but discovered Jin Chen was already scrolling in the lounge.

Song Zhu hesitated at the door for a few seconds, then timidly walked in, saying, 'Jin Ge, don't be angry; the company side is already handling PR.'

Jin Chen put down his phone, pinched his brow, and spoke evenly: 'Who else handled the contract, and when was it filmed?'

When this came up, Song Zhu felt annoyed and hurriedly said, 'We're still investigating; hardly anyone has seen that contract, and it's already been torn up, so the inquiry should be quick.'

A faint chill appeared in Jin Chen's eyes as he stopped pressing Song Zhu.

【Zero Egg.】

【Eh eh eh, found out! It was the waiter at the club where the contract was signed; the agent went to the restroom after leaving and used that gap to take the photo.】

They're not an industry insider.

At first it might have just been an extortion attempt, but now… it's likely someone bought them off.

Thinking of this, Jin Chen lowered his gaze, 【Check who that waiter has been in contact with during this period.】

【Received.】

Online PR and public opinion continued, Jin Chen called Qiao Yu; the assistant answered, saying Qiao Yu was still filming, so he temporarily put his mind at ease.

On the ad set, many staff members were curious about the hot search matter, happily gossiping online, yet in reality none dared to ask the parties involved.

Until another break, Song Zhu rushed into the lounge with two cups of milk tea, not knowing whether they wanted to act silly or were nervous.

'Jin Ge, Teacher Qiao came to visit the set, and… he also responded to this online.'

Before Song Zhu could usher Jin Chen out of the lounge, they handed him the phone.

What met the eye was Qiao Yu's Weibo.

Qiao Yu v: The contract is real, my feelings are real, and our relationship is real. It was just a little trick to win over the high-and-lofty flower, and finally I've caught up~

The accompanying picture is that day's candid confession on the highway, a casual photo Qiao Yu took when he felt inspired.

The hair blown into disarray by the wind really can't be called exquisite, but their love flowing as they embrace is something even the best acting cannot feign.

The comments below are somewhat polarized; some fans still can't accept the fact of being deceived, while some CP fans think, how is this not considered a marriage-first-love-later? As long as the hot couple is real, it's better than anything!

Seeing Jin Chen looking serious, Song Zhu, sipping milk tea, also said: "Just now Qiao Teacher asked if you were angry."

Jin Chen gave an inscrutable laugh, and the thought of going out to find someone also changed: "You go out first."

Song Zhu had just left the lounge when he saw Qiao Yu rush in like a gust of wind, then slammed the door shut with a bang.

He absentmindedly chewed the condiments, not understanding Jin Chen's meaning.

Jin Ge clarifies Qiao Teacher's self-made assertions, wondering whether he's angry or not.

"Brother, are you angry with me?"

Qiao Yu straddled Jin Chen's thigh, cupping his face, asking, wanting to see clearly every microexpression of Jin Chen.

"Do you mean posting this Weibo without my permission, or having your assistant hide the fact that you came to visit the set, lying about still filming?"

Jin Chen teased in a low voice, the hand around his waist tightening: "Our little Qiao Teacher's abilities are improving."

Qiao Yu wriggled his waist, making excuses: "Visiting the set is an irresistible task, and we haven't seen each other in three days; I really miss you."

He deliberately avoided talking about the Weibo matter, but seeing Jin Chen's smile deepening in his eyes, he inexplicably felt danger, and hurriedly, before his clothes could be pulled off, leaned in to wrap his arms around Jin Chen's neck.

"Alright, alright, I was wrong, don't be angry."

Qiao Yu tried to cover Jin Chen's mouth, giving a few muah-muah kisses, and when his chin was pinched and he returned the kiss, he still felt a little fortunate.

As a result, the next second he was pressed onto the table in a dizzy whirl.

Qiao Yu:!!!

"Jin Chen!"

Qiao Yu's eyes widened: "No, this is your lounge."

"I didn't say what to do." Jin Chen reached out and rubbed his mouth corner, "Do you want to talk about the Weibo matter or keep kissing?"

Qiao Yu instantly gave in, scrambling to sit up and bury himself back into Jin Chen's embrace.

"Talk about the Weibo matter."

He rubbed Jin Chen's lip corner, acting all clingy and coquettish: "I didn't say anything wrong; the contract was originally me getting you to sign it, after the clarification the fans won't scold you anymore."

"Besides, I actually have another method, but it requires your cooperation."

Qiao Yu started feeling nervous again, insisting on waiting for Jin Chen to ask before continuing to speak.

Jin Chen gently kneaded Qiao Yu's ear and the back of his neck, "Have you thought of a good idea?"