In the observation room of the dating show, all eyes were on how the male and female participants interacted with each other. ...
In the observation room of the dating show, all eyes were on how the male and female participants interacted with each other.
As the participants' professions had been kept secret in the first episode, the audience mostly relied on their appearance to form first impressions.
[Male No. 1, Chen Kaiwei, seemed to have real style. He had even come in a suit and leather shoes. He must be an elite, right?]
[Female No.2 is beautiful and gives off such a gentle vibe.]
[The female guests in this episode are all good-looking. Female No.1 is sexy, No.2 is pure and gentle, and No.3 is cute.]
[Male No.2 is okay, too—a muscle guy.]
Good-looking participants basically nailed the foundation of the show's ratings.
The most popular pairing so far was Male No.1 and Female No.2.
After a brief first meeting, during which they exchanged names and hometowns, the six participants paired up into male-female cooking teams each night.
Cooking together helped them get to know each other better.
As everyone had hoped, Male No. 1, Chen Kaiwei, took the initiative to invite Female No. 2, who wasn't great at cooking, to team up, saying he was good at cooking.
He even volunteered to cook dinner for all six of them that night.
Handsome and proactive, he instantly won over the audience.
[Go for it, Chen Kaiwei!]
[I'm totally shipping this couple! Let's call them the KaiXuan CP!]
[I like this kind of straightforward guy.]
Of the three male contestants, Chen Kaiwei stood out the most in terms of height and appearance. Even after he chose to cook with Female No. 2, Female Nos. 1 and 3 still showed interest in him.
He instantly became the most popular male contestant in the cabin.
Even during dinner, all three female contestants wanted to sit beside him.
"He's really popular." Jiang Xu once again kicked off a discussion in the observation room. "Have you ever met someone so attractive in real life?"
Jiang Xu laughed. "Of course, everyone here is a real heartthrob. Let me share a story of my own first…"
As the host, it was his job to hype up the atmosphere and keep the observation room lively.
So Jiang Xu decided to throw a brick to attract jade1...
But just as he began telling his story, his eyes inadvertently fell on Bao Ruanruan, and his heart skipped a beat.
Surely she wouldn't lead him into a ditch2 again this time, would she?
Jiang Xu only hesitated for a second before relaxing again.
Control the pace!
No problem!
"When I was at university, I liked a senior and was secretly trying to find a chance to confess."
"But within a couple of days, I found out my roommate liked her too."
"At the time, I hesitated. Should I step back for my bro, or should I fight for my own happiness?"
"The situation with the female guests in the house now is a bit like what I went through back then."
"They all seem to like Male No.1, Chen Kaiwei, but I get the feeling they're also hesitating—should they make a move or not?"
As he spoke, his eyes swept towards the guest panellists again.
He deliberately skipped over Bao Ruanruan and cued Zhou Minwen instead.
"What do you think, Teacher Zhou?"
Though Zhou Minwen was usually quiet, that didn't mean he wasn't smart. He skillfully avoided the thunder3 by saying, "It's only the first day. I think everyone should take time to get to know each other better before making any decisions."
That was basically saying nothing.
Veteran entertainers are like slippery loaches4—you just can't get a grip on them.
The conversation was completely dead.
Jiang Xu felt a little regretful.
However, the next second, Zhou Minwen remembered how Bao Ruanruan had graciously given up her seat earlier, and he couldn't stop thinking about it.
He immediately decided to give her some screen time!
"Xiao Bao, what do you think?"
Jiang Xu: "!"
He had deliberately skipped over Bao Ruanruan, never expecting another guest panellist to throw the topic over to her!
However, Bao Ruanruan felt that this question was rather tricky and was torn about how to answer it.
She even scrunched up her fair little face in distress.
The bullet comments on the screen started flying again.
[Teacher Zhou, are you Bao Ruanruan's ally or enemy? Asking her this is basically a death sentence!]
[Hiss… Teacher Zhou, don't you eat melons5? Bao Ruanruan and Tang Yuxin are fighting over the same man—go look that up!]
[Awoo—my girl is in danger again!]
[Sigh… No matter how she answers, people will read too much into it given her past record.]
[If she says she's not competing, that clashes with her 'engagement crasher' persona... But if she says she is, that just puts her shamelessness on full display.]
[Enough already! That was so long ago! Are you guys seriously living with expired melon6 every day? Can't you guys look forward for once?]
But people who were here to eat melon5? They never looked forward.
They just want more melon to chew on!
This question was basically a super big melon7 laid right in front of them.
The comments were even livelier than when everyone was praising Male No.1, Chen Kaiwei!
Then, the livestream camera zoomed in.
At the long table, Yang Xueni's brief but unmistakable look of dislike towards Bao Ruanruan could be seen clearly.
Her fans quickly started spamming the comments: — "Has Bao Ruanruan apologised today?"
However, just when everyone thought that Bao Ruanruan was about to whitewash peace8 during the livestream, she suddenly shattered the sky with a stone9.
"Hmm... I think the three girls should be cautious."
Bao Ruanruan's eyes, which seemed to carry their own fragile soft-glow filter, turned to the TV on the wall.
She glanced at Male No. 1, Chen Kaiwei, on the screen.
Her fair and pretty face showed a hint of caution and nervousness.
"Before deciding to give your all and fight over a target," her gaze flickered, "I think it's more important to first determine whether that target is toxic or harmful."
[!]
Jiang Xu: "!"
Yang Xueni: "!"
[What is she saying...?]
No one on site had expected Bao Ruanruan to say such shocking things.
Then, she continued to shock them further.
"There's no need for the three girls to fight over something toxic and harmful and end up hurting each other by mistake, wounding others and themselves in the process."
[!]
Jiang Xu: "!"
Yang Xueni: "!"
Qu Feifei: "!!"
[WTF! Male No.1 is just a 'thing' to you now?!]
[It's not about Male No.1—it's a dig at Lu Wenyao, isn't it?]
[D@mn, is she talking about herself and Tang Yuxin?!]
[Awooo, I'm a Tang stan! Gotta tell people to tune in—the main character just spilled!]
"Everyone knows you can't keep toxic and harmful trash in the house. Over time, it harms your body and pollutes your home."
"The same goes for toxic and harmful men."
Bao Ruanruan's delicate face turned pale at the thought of those toxic substances.
She nodded solemnly.
As she spoke, she also had to reaffirm herself.
"If you're unlucky enough to run into one..."
"What's the point of fighting over him?"
"Just bury him ASAP, sis."
The whole room fell silent.
Only after a while did Jiang Xu finally recover from the feeling of being suffocated.
He started trying to retrace his original logic.
So... what exactly did he ask just now?
Was it... garbage disposal?
Lu Group
Lu Wenyao was busy dealing with the aftermath of the Zhi Zhi Milk Tea scandal.
As a result, the pale-looking assistant hurriedly knocked on the door and announced, "President Lu, we're trending!"
"Hm?"
Lu Wenyao was having a headache over Zhi Zhi's PR plan.
He didn't even look up.
"Is Chen Kaiwei trending? How's the effect?"
The assistant's hand trembled. "...It's not Chen Kaiwei, it's you…"
Lu Wenyao: "?"
"President Lu, you're trending!"
The assistant didn't even dare to read out the headline.
But Lu Wenyao frowned. "Why am I trending? Is it about the Zhi Zhi Milk Tea thing? Didn't we acquire it through an overseas company? What's the headline?"
"Uh…"
Lu Wenyao looked up sharply.
The assistant gritted his teeth.
"...Lu Wenyao is a toxic, harmful, super scumbag...!"
Lu Wenyao: "?!"
*
The dating show recording continued, but the trending topic had already exploded online.
It had nothing to do with the amateur participants—it was Lu Wenyao who shot to the top with the hashtag #LuWenyaoToxicScumbag#
It immediately rocketed to Number One on the hot search.
[Bao Ruanruan is brave as hell.]
[I know her—I've watched her on variety shows. She usually just talks gently and is really timid and soft. She's never confrontational. This is the first time I've seen her so bold! She must really hate him!]
[Sigh, I've watched her shows, too +1. She's always been a safety education little expert. Constantly dropping truth bombs for the audience, but this time, she's using her real-life story to deliver real wisdom!]
[Trust Bao Ruanruan. Even if you don't believe her, at least believe in the research she's done.]
[Explosive! I'm opening the dating show livestream right now! Bao Ruanruan, what other juicy stuff are you hiding? Spill a bit more!]
The dating reality show Meet was still streaming live.
People swarmed in like bees.
The live viewer count on Bilibili was originally just 21.93 million.
It doubled in an instant.
The melon eaters10 never missed a moment.
In the live broadcast control room, Jiang Xu's palms were sweaty.
He had never encountered a female celebrity who was so difficult to control on a variety show before.
No matter the topic, she always managed to drag it into the ditch11.
Backed by Huangtai Capital, Jiang Xu now had plenty of resources and a mission: to boost Chen Kaiwei's popularity with the general public and lay the groundwork for his debut.
But he didn't expect the car to flip12 this fast!
Jiang Xu let out an awkward laugh. "Xiao Bao, you make a fair point, but our Kaiwei has always seemed like a gentleman. He's been the most caring and respectful towards the girls from the start."
"I think a guy like that must have been raised well—he surely has good character."
[Yeah.]
[It's fine; Bao Ruanruan wasn't even talking about him.]
[Mhm, Kaiwei was just a tool to divert attention away from President Lu!]
[Poor Kaiwei, what bad luck, hahaha.]
Jiang Xu quickly turned the tone of the comments around.
However, Bao Ruanruan frowned slightly in front of the camera.
It was clear she disagreed with what he said.
[Ruanruan has something to say.]
[I feel like Kiddo Ruan has a whole 'how to spot a toxic man' safety guide. Her studio just hasn't released it yet—ugh, I wanna see it!]
[? What safety guide?]
[Jiang Xu, cue Bao Ruanruan already—she clearly doesn't agree with you.]
But Jiang Xu had gained wisdom after falling into a pit once13, so this time, he didn't ask anyone.
He just went back to watching the interactions in the Love Cabin.
After the pleasant six-person dinner that day, everyone sat on the sofa chatting.
Chen Kaiwei, being the gentleman he was, brought a lap blanket for the girl in a skirt sitting on the sofa.
When he learned that Female No. 1's workplace was two hours away, requiring three transfers between bus and subway, he kindly offered her a ride in his car.
As night fell, it was time for the 'send-a-crush-message' segment.
The footage of the house paused.
In the observation room, Jiang Xu smiled. "Let's guess who they'll send their messages to. Teacher Yang Xueni, what do you think?"
Yang Xueni chuckled, her smoky cat-eye liner dripping with allure as her glossy red lips paused to drink some water.
Then she finally spoke.
"I think Kaiwei is the biggest winner here."
"His height gives girls a real sense of security, and his looks definitely attract their attention."
That one line nearly made Bao Ruanruan, who was sitting in the corner, choke on her thermos water.
She immediately covered her pale little face and coughed twice.
[Haha, is Bao Ruanruan not buying it?]
[Rival camps finally face off?]
Yang Xueni wasn't like the host, Jiang Xu—she didn't have to maintain peace in the studio.
She looked at Bao Ruanruan with a light smile, her red lips curving upwards. "I think Kaiwei has a strong advantage in the looks department. He's also considerate and attentive. He'll get at least two of the girls' messages."
Although she spoke elegantly, there was no smile in her eyes.
"Xiao Bao, want to make a bet? If I win, you have to agree to do something for me."
[Holy sh*t, it's getting good!]
[Fight, fight, fight!]
But in front of the camera, Bao Ruanruan's expression turned serious, and her voice was firm.
It was as if she were engulfed by the light of righteousness.
"Obey the law, stay away from gambling. It has destroyed so many families and harmed so many innocent lives—we must not gamble."
[Pfft pfft!]
Yang Xueni: "!"
Even the smile on her red lips couldn't retreat in time.
"Sorry, poor wording on my part. I just wanted to play a little game with you, Xiao Bao. It seems like you're afraid to lose."
Yang Xueni narrowed her eyes.
Bao Ruanruan tilted her pale little face.
She could sense the other woman's hostility.
The werewolf had finally shown her fangs.
She wanted to make her move before nightfall.
But this wasn't 'close your eyes when it gets dark'; it was broad daylight. Even if Yang Xueni tried to do something to Bao Ruanruan with everyone watching and the bright lights, she could still struggle to escape.
"Then, if you lose, sis, will you promise to do something for me?"
[I have a bad feeling about this!]
[Will Bao Ruanruan shed blood twice today?]
[Puhahaha, Mama can smell the scent of her girl's survival contract!]
In another corner of the long table, Qu Feifei's lips twitched slightly.
She looked desperately at Yang Xueni, trying to signal for her not to act on impulse.
One victim was enough — just look at her.
But Yang Xueni had a competitive streak deep in her bones.
After seeing Bao Ruanruan make her best friend cry, she wanted her to apologise publicly!
"It's not out of the question," Yang Xueni smiled. "If I lose, I'll agree to one thing from you."
"But just now, sis, you said he'd get at least two messages, so is it two or three exactly?" Bao Ruanruan blinked her long lashes.
"If we're betting, of course, we need to be clear."
In a flash, Yang Xueni realised how cunning Bao Ruanruan was.
Was she trying to bait her into saying that Kaiwei would receive three messages?
Even though she thought Chen Kaiwei was decent, could he really attract the attention of three girls with such different personalities? The odds were way too low.
Was Bao Ruanruan trying to provoke her?
Yang Xueni smiled. "I think he will receive two."
She wasn't going to be drawn in.
"What about you? Since you're not optimistic about Chen Kaiwei, do you think it'll be zero or one?"
"I think," said Bao Ruanruan, smiling, "he will receive three messages!"
Yang Xueni: "???"
Clang.
Qu Feifei's mug fell onto the table.
Jiang Xu was so stunned that he forgot what the next part of the show was.
Zhou Minwen and Xiao Qi both widened their eyes in shock.
[F*ck! Bao Ruanruan has changed her stance!]
[Puh puh puh!]
"How many did you say?" Yang Xueni's temple twitched.
Holding five mythical beast cards—no, life-saving cards—Bao Ruanruan was completely fearless at that moment.
Even if she lost.
She'd just have to agree to only one thing, and Qu Feifei, the mythical beast, was still available on the table!
So this time—if you're aiming for fortune, seek it steadily.
Solid move. No risk.
"I think he can get three messages."
Yang Xueni's face darkened instantly.
Bao Ruanruan was toying with her!
"I just praised Kaiwei, and you clearly didn't agree."
"Yes, that's right." Bao Ruanruan nodded.
She blinked. "Because if I were one of the female guests in that little cabin, I'd send him a message, too."
Yang Xueni: "!?"
Qu Feifei: "??"
Jiang Xu laughed bitterly. "Xiao Bao, didn't you just say you'd observe... his character first before taking action?"
Bao Ruanruan's fair little face showed complete agreement.
"Yes, but in the cabin, don't we have to message a guy anyway?"
Jiang Xu: "!"
Yang Xueni: "!"
[Haha, I knew it; she was just taking the chance to roast Lu Wenyao.]
[She totally hammered14 Lu Wenyao. She still thinks Chen Kaiwei is okay, though.]
But just as everyone thought the storm had passed, Bao Ruanruan added something more.
"After all, in a closed environment like the Love Cabin, where the other five are all strangers, I'd definitely send a message to the most dangerous one."
[!]
[?]
"Neutralising the most dangerous person by sending a message of temporary surrender is the safest self-preservation strategy."
"Otherwise, after the first night, he'd definitely focus on the only person who didn't surrender to him—me... and then, poor little me would be in danger."
[!!!]
[WTF, what the hell is she even talking about?!]
[Puh puh puh, Bao Ruanruan, a woman who turned a dating show into a battle royale!]
[This logic → Domineering CEO: "Woman, you've caught my attention."]
[President Lu must've been won over by this kind of brain logic back then, right? Ah, President Lu → the most dangerous person, toxic and harmful, totally checks out—consistent from start to finish!]
"What do you mean, 'most dangerous'?" Jiang Xu gave an awkward laugh.
He really couldn't control this guest panellist anymore!
She must be a monkey sent from Mars15, right?
"Teacher Bao, you're joking, right?"
To him, Xiao Bao had now levelled up.
She had become the untouchable Teacher Bao.
He felt genuine fear towards this woman he couldn't control.
"No, I never joke around."
Bao Ruanruan was deadly serious.
"What makes him dangerous?" Even Qu Feifei couldn't help but ask.
She was too curious.
"When a beast hunts, it secretly observes its prey. Before k!lling it to death, it usually marks it with its scent to declare its territory to other species."
Bao Ruanruan set down her thermos.
"That's exactly what Chen Kaiwei is doing in the cabin."
Everyone in the studio: "!!!"
A barrage of comments: "!!!"
Director & staff: "!!"
Jiang Xu suddenly remembered his mission to create a positive image of Chen Kaiwei, and his back went cold.
He tried to salvage the situation: "Kaiwei is considerate and gentlemanly. I didn't feel like he was secretly watching anyone—"
"Yes, there is."
Bao Ruanruan spread her hands.
"He found out that Female No.1's workplace is far from her house and offered to drive her there tomorrow, thereby confirming her exact home address."
"He also noticed that Female No. 3 was wearing a skirt, so he gave her a blanket. He then learned that she is very sensitive to the cold."
"He knew that Female No.2 isn't good at cooking, so he cooked with her and discovered that she loves cola chicken wings📹
..."
"The person who has collected the most effective intel on everyone in the cabin is none other than Chen Kaiwei!"
A trace of wariness flashed across Bao Ruanruan's milky-white face.
Jiang Xu: "!!!"
He actually couldn't refute that.
"That just means he's thoughtful and a good communicator…"
Bao Ruanruan counted on her fingers: "Purposeful communication — increases the likelihood of a beast by 20%. Communication range — full coverage of vulnerable target No. 123 — adds another 20% chance of being a beast."
Jiang Xu: "!"
"Then your talk about 'leaving scent markings' is just ridiculous. Where exactly did he do that?" Yang Xuenie couldn't help but argue.
Bao Ruanruan looked surprised.
This werewolf doesn't seem very smart after all.
"Tomorrow, he'll drive Female No. 1 to work, and she'll get in his car. Once she is on his turf, everything will be marked with his scent."
"??"
"Cooking with Female No.2 and tying her apron for her... that mark was made directly on her body."
"!!"
"He gave Female No. 3 a blanket and, *bam—his mark was firmly stamped on her."
"!!!"
[……!]
[O-O]
[Not sure about the beast, but he definitely got hammered14 for being a walking central air-conditioning16!]
[Pfft, are you saying he's spreading his affection everywhere?!]
[Uh, I feel like Bao Ruanruan just jumped into the Prophet's role—don't tell me Chen Kaiwei's actually a scumbag?!]
[Giving warmth17 to every female guest? Sounds fishy when you put it that way!]
The viewers watching the live stream were all shocked.
And the people in the guest observation room were so rattled by Bao Ruanruan's speech that they were almost unable to find north18.
"Pfft—" Singer Xiao Qi couldn't help but lower his head.
"Sorry, I'm not laughing at you."
Thankfully, no one could see him blushing under his tan skin when he laughed!
But Zhou Minwen, a veteran idol-drama leading man with fair skin, couldn't hold it in.
"Hahaha!"
He was the first to burst out laughing.
Then it was like toppling dominoes—Qu Feifei couldn't help but cover her mouth.
Director Zhong Zeyuan cracked a grin, and the staff couldn't stop their shoulders from shaking.
Only Yang Xuenie, who had been praising Chen Kaiwei throughout, and Jiang Xu, the host, remained completely speechless.
"You're overthinking it, Xiao Bao." Jiang Xu quickly patched things up.
Let's get back on track.
"Then let's go ahead and see who sent messages to whom~"
The TV continued to play.
The live stream camera finally cut away from Bao Ruanruan, bringing the audience's attention back to the Love Cabin.
However, once preconceived notions had taken root, no matter how gentlemanly Chen Kaiwei acted, everything he did seemed suspicious.
—"It was very warm today."
Female No.3 was the first to send Chen Kaiwei a message.
—"The cola chicken wings were delicious."
Female No.2, who had cooked with him, was the second to send a message to Chen Kaiwei.
[!]
[Isn't this precisely what Bao Ruanruan said—collecting key pieces of information?]
[It's unsettling when you think about it.]
In the live stream studio, Yang Xueni stared at the screen, her heartbeat suddenly quickening.
There were already two messages.
Could Chen Kaiwei really get three?
He's a beast… no, I mean, his charm is off the charts.
Yang Xueni felt nervous.
Even Qu Feifei shot a complicated look at Bao Ruanruan.
"And there's still one last girl. Will it be Teacher Yang Xueni who guesses correctly, or our very own Teacher Bao?"
Jiang Xu began to take deep breaths.
[Squatting here.]
[Hurry up already.]
[One vote for Prophet Bao.]
[Team Xuexue!]
The comments were in endless debate.
Soon, the next girl in the video also sent a message accompanied by a shy smile.
—"No matter how near or far, this moment feels just right."
—The recipient...
The camera deliberately panned away.
Then it slowly cut to the boys' room... gradually zooming in on Chen Kaiwei's face.
He calmly glanced at his phone and put it down.
Yang Xuenie: "!"
[F*ck!]
[Bao Ruanruan was completely right!]
[Our girl is unbeatable—so sharp!]
[Am I the only one who thinks Chen Kaiwei's expression when he put down the phone was a bit creepy? Doesn't it look like — VictoryAssured.JPG19?]
[Yes, yes, yes, I thought so, too!]
[Holy crap, these three messages completely match what Bao Ruanruan said! 'Distance' obviously refers to her company being far away, and she's thanking Chen Kaiwei for giving her a lift tomorrow, right? At this point, he has marked all three girls in different ways! Is he about to hunt them all down?]
[Ah! I suddenly really dislike Chen Kaiwei now!]
[Beautiful ladies, run!]
[I really hate this type of guy who flirts with every girl... I originally thought that since he picked the Female No. 2 to cook with, they were already set up as a CP.]🦊
The comment section was full of people commenting, 'It's unsettling when you think about it'.
After all, everything that Prophet Bao Ruanruan predicted came true.
Not only did she guess the number of text messages correctly, but she also figured out exactly how he secured those three replies... hitting right on the three girls' most sensitive points, one by one.
How could anyone not believe Bao Ruanruan?
The entire studio fell mysteriously silent.
No one knew what to say.
Admitting that Bao Ruanruan was right would imply that Chen Kaiwei's character might be questionable.
In the end, it was Bao Ruanruan herself who broke the silence.
"Teacher Yang Xueni, about that promise... I graciously accept your concession~"
[Pfft hahaha!]
[Second blood, got it~]
The live show ended promptly at 9 PM.
Pre-prepared Weibo trending topics immediately went online one after another.
#'Meet' High-Attractiveness Male and Female Guests#
#Chen Kaiwei Is The Dream Boyfriend#
#Chen Kaiwei Showcases Charm, Gets Three Messages#
But before long, the audience shot down the last two.
[Did they buy them in advance? Haha.]
[So he's got connections, huh.]
[LOL, the marketing folks probably haven't seen today's show yet.]
[We've got a flop here, hey!]
Soon, a new trending topic soared from #43 to #17.
#Chen Kaiwei Cheater Alert#
By 10 PM, the earlier two trending hashtags praising Chen Kaiwei had disappeared from the trending charts!
Later that evening.
Lu Wenyao's reaction after casually glancing at Weibo after getting home: "???"
Before getting off work at the studio, Bao Ruanruan quietly pulled an A4 sheet from her bag.
She then placed it in front of Yang Xueni.
Author's Note:
Ruanruan: Today was a day full of gains.
Footnotes Full List
- This idiom, 抛砖引玉 (pāo zhuān yǐn yù), is often used as a humble expression, implying that one is offering something humble or commonplace (like a brick) in the hope that it will inspire others to produce something much more valuable or brilliant (like jade). It's a way of humbly inviting others to share their superior ideas or works.
- 带沟里去 (dài gōulǐ qù)– Internet slang/idiom, literally 'lead into a ditch', meaning to get someone into trouble, especially in a social context.
- 避雷 (bìléi)– Internet slang, literally 'avoid the thunder', meaning to dodge a tricky or sensitive topic/question.
- 滑不溜秋的泥鳅 (huá bù liūqiū de níqiū)– Metaphor/idiom, meaning someone who's slick, hard to pin down, very evasive. Literally means as slippery as loaches.
- 吃瓜 (chī guā) – Internet slang, literally 'eating melons', meaning watching drama/gossip as a bystander.
- 过期瓜 (guòqī guā) – Internet slang, literally 'expired melon', meaning old news/drama.
- 超级大瓜 (chāojí dà guā) – Internet slang, literally 'super big melon', means a huge juicy piece of gossip.
- The saying, 粉饰太平 (fěn shì tài píng), refers to hiding problems or unrest behind a false appearance of harmony — pretending everything is fine when it isn't.
- 石破天惊 (shípòtiānjīng) – Classical idiom/metaphor, literally 'a stone shattering the sky', meaning to shock everyone with an unexpected statement or action.
- 吃瓜人 (chī guā rén) – Internet slang, 'melon eaters' = people who just sit and watch gossip unfold.
- 带到沟里去 (dàidào gōulǐ qù) – Metaphorical idiom, meaning to derail or redirect a conversation into dangerous or unexpected territory.
- 翻车 (fānchē) – Internet slang, literally 'car flip', means a PR disaster or backfire.
- 吃一堑长一智 (chīyīqiànchángyīzhì) – Idiom, literally 'fall into a pit once, gain wisdom'. Used when someone learns from a mistake.
- 锤了 (chuí le: hammered): Exposed or proven, often in gossip/internet exposé context.
- 火星上派来的猴子 (huǒ xīng shàng pài lái de hóu zi) – Internet metaphor, meaning someone so strange it's like they're from another planet, or utterly unpredictable.
- 中央空调 (zhōngyāng kōng tiáo: central air-conditioning): Internet slang meaning someone who is warm to everyone (flirts with everyone, not just one person).
- In Chinese, the phrase, 送温暖 (sòng wēn nuǎn), is often used metaphorically to describe acts of care, kindness, or welfare support.
- Figuratively, this idiom, 说得差点找不到北 (shuō de chà diǎn zhǎo bù dào běi), means that someone was so confused, disoriented, or overwhelmed by what was said that they lost their sense of direction, both literally and figuratively.
Image Credit | ynym @ ixintu- I personally dislike all types of dating shows.
きつね's Musing
This author used a lot of terms and references from the Werewolf game and the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) genre. For example, the roles of Werewolf and Prophet from the Werewolf game, and First/Second Blood from MOBA.
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