RBNR Ch84: Couple Day

In the spring when Feng Chengyu was heading out for negotiations with Tuduo, a major event occurred online: the second season of the hit dating reality show Couple Day aired, successfully inviting the national AO couple Ling Che and Xu Tangzhou, who were rumored to be a perfect match. One is a music superstar, and the other is a rising actor. With their immense popularity, and the show’s live and unscripted format, it attracted billions of viewers.

Since the first season of Couple Day had been so successful, many fans requested that this legally married couple appear on the second season. They flooded the official show’s social media with their wishes, which eventually reached the main parties involved.

At a certain event, a reporter asked Qin Bao if he had seen the fans’ wishes and whether he would persuade Mr. Feng to join the show.

Facing a sea of microphones and cameras, Qin Bao casually replied, “Why don’t you ask Ling Che? If Xu Tangzhou goes, then I’ll go too.”

At that time, Ling Che and Xu Tangzhou’s relationship had just been exposed, making them popular candidates. Ling Che was also at the event, standing not far from Qin Bao, quietly posing for photos. No one dared to ask him that question.

Qin Bao himself didn’t want to be part of such a show that focuses on private lives all day. He felt that Xu Tangzhou and Ling Che probably didn’t want to join either. As long as the four of them stuck together, no one would go, and everything would remain peaceful.

Who would have thought Xu Tangzhou, that scatterbrain, actually agreed to it!

On the day the show’s official announcement was made, Qin Bao’s social media was flooded with GIFs and images from that day’s interview. In the pictures, he looked quite arrogant and disdainful as he said to the camera, “If Xu Tangzhou and Ling Che are going, then I’ll go too.”

The image wasn’t widely shared, only a few tens of thousands of times.

Qin Bao was about to go mad, repeatedly calling Xu Tangzhou: “Have you two lost your minds?! They’re going to film at your home! At home! A 24/7 live broadcast, what were you thinking?!”

Xu Tangzhou, feeling a bit timid, responded weakly, “A while ago, the relevant authorities came to talk to us. They said this was an official collaborative show and hoped that we, as a perfect couple, could make an appearance. So I agreed.”

Qin Bao: “……”

Qin Bao: “Did Ling Che agree to be filmed too?!”

“Yes,” Xu Tangzhou said. “Since I agreed, Ling Che didn’t refuse. He just said it was fine as long as they didn’t film inside the house.”

Damn.

Forgot that Ling Che is also love-brained!

Qin Bao was spitting blood.

The boomerang hit him hard, but Brother Lu told Qin Bao not to worry. Netizens were just having fun, and it would be forgotten in a few days.

Qin Bao wasn’t afraid of being criticized or scolded, but he dreaded being mocked for not daring to join. He paced around the house, scrolling through his social media.

Feng Chengyu remained calm, pulling him over and asking, “Are you really that resistant?”

“It’s not so much resistance,” Qin Bao said. “I’ve never done this kind of reality show. It feels awkward, and I don’t really want people coming into our home. Besides, I can’t really drag you into a variety show.”

Feng Chengyu: “Why not? As long as you’re willing to participate, I can cooperate.”

Qin Bao, suspicious: “Really?”

“Really.” Feng Chengyu’s deep eyes hid a hint of mischief. “It’ll be a good opportunity to show the audience the new detector on the Scavenger ship that’s installed on Magic Eye.”

So that’s what he was planning.

Qin Bao gritted his teeth. Well, if it’s going to happen, then so be it. Who’s afraid of whom?

Five months later, the “Couple Day” production team officially announced: “Couple Day” Season 3 featuring Feng Chengyu and Qin Bao. The show will highlight the daily life of the married couple, premiering on July 10. [Pictures] [Pictures]

Since Feng Chengyu and Qin Bao have never appeared together in any official media, the images used are individual photos of each. One was a photo of Feng Chengyu from when he was the Vice Chairman of the Imperial Council, a young S-level Alpha in formal attire attending a government event, striding confidently through the crowd.

The other was a runway photo of Qin Bao from his supermodel days. Fans seemed to love his lighter hair color, and the production team chose a photo of him with platinum hair walking the runway for a show at Baofenni.

The stark contrast between the two photos was striking, and it truly felt like a breach of the dimensional wall. The huge age gap, status difference, and personality clash are once again laid bare before the public.

The internet buzzed with discussions and various topics, with the hashtag dominating the trending list for several days, followed by explosive comments.

【Ahhh Feng Chengyu!!! Am I dreaming!! [Screaming]】

【CD, you’ve made it! [Crying][Crying] You actually got Feng Chengyu! I’m crying!】

【Feng Chengyu on a variety show?? This world has gone crazy to the point I can’t understand it!】

【Don’t joke with me or I’ll go insane. It better be true or I’ll lose it!】

【Is it real? Did my BB really persuade his husband???】

【Laughing to death! No way! Your BB didn’t want to participate, so it must be Feng Chengyu agreeing! Ahhh, this is even better!】

【Going gradually insane hehe Feng Chengyu hehe [Silly Laugh]】

【My Bao! [Rose] My real-life Bao! I’m completely looking forward to it!】

【The national flower of the Feng family has finally been revealed. My cloud husband, I’ll lick the screen first!】

【Please, get a grip. They’re married, so stop clouding over it. Get lost [Vomiting]】

【CP fans are so fierce. It’s an era of free speech; there’s no need for all this police action.】

【Their family is always flaunting their marriage certificate. Hehe, they’re nine years apart, just a marriage alliance, and they’re already so into it.】

【What if there’s a nine-year difference! Let me say it again, older is the best!】

The show will continue to be broadcast live on Feiyun platform, and TV channels will also air it. On the evening of July 9, the live stream reservations on Feiyun had already reached tens of millions. Fans, eager and excited, were chatting in the comments section, showing a strong tendency to stay up all night waiting.

【What should I do? Baobao is still at the runway tonight; I wonder if he’ll make it in time for the broadcast?】

【He should probably rush back directly, right?】

【Waiting.】

【The live stream starts at six in the morning. How can he get any rest?】

【So heartbroken.】

【Will Mr. Feng go to pick him up?】

【Don’t worry, my Baobao is an air traveler; he used to catch flights with just three hours of sleep.】

【He looked so thin and exhausted when he was fifteen or sixteen (Crying)】

【Can’t wait!】

Before boarding the plane, Qin Bao checked the live stream situation and felt a bit nervous with so many people looking forward to it.

If the plane arrived on time in the capital, it should be around six-thirty in the morning. The show would start at six, so they’d first film Feng Chengyu alone.

Feng Chengyu had a lot of experience in front of the camera, but variety shows were completely different from political commentary columns. Qin Bao worried that Feng Chengyu might feel uncomfortable without him there.

He asked Xiao Xu to check with the production team if they could delay the 24-hour live stream interval, starting from his landing and when Feng Chengyu joined him.

The production team replied, “Sorry, Teacher Qin, that’s definitely not possible. We need to show your and Mr. Feng’s most authentic daily life. It’s unfortunate that it clashes with your work schedule, but we’ve already discussed this with Mr. Feng.”

Qin Bao had to give up.

He sent a message to Feng Chengyu: [Are they starting to film you at six?]

F: [Yes, they’ll be with me at the airport.]

Feng Chengyu will definitely come to pick him up; if he has time, he won’t let Qin Bao work alone and return home by himself. Although Qin Bao hasn’t been away from the capital for long, he already misses Feng Chengyu and is eager to see him as soon as possible.

The words “Why don’t you just wait for me at home?” were on the tip of his tongue, but Qin Bao decided against it. If they want to film real life, then let them film it—he’s not afraid.

Feng Chengyu sent two more messages.

F: [Don’t be nervous, Baobao.]

F: [Take a nap on the plane.]

Just these two short messages made Qin Bao feel a lot less anxious.

What kind of situation hasn’t Feng Chengyu seen? He’d be worried about a little variety show? With his capabilities, he could probably do just as well if he switched careers to become an entertainer.

The clock moved forward to 6:00 AM on July 10.

The Feiyun live stream started, and a familiar ornate script appeared on the screen.

“Couple Day” S3 [Pure·Charming Wind Ensemble]

Falling in love with you is my destiny.

As soon as the text appeared, the bullet screen exploded.

【Ahhhhhh it’s here】

【Wind Ensemble ahhhhhh!】

【It’s here!!!!!】

The camera appeared.

The first thing people saw was the side profile of the Alpha in the car.

Feng Chengyu was wearing a black shirt, his broad shoulders accentuated by the golden hues of the sunrise, casting a warm glow on his hair tips and eyelashes. The early summer morning light had a unique blend of cool and warm tones, and his presence gave the scene a cinematic quality.

【Ahhhhhh the opening shot is stunning!!!】

【Mr. Feng——】

【He’s really so handsome】

【I’m not dreaming, right? It’s really Feng Chengyu】

【Seeing this scene, I’m so honored!!】

【The camera is so close, I love it!!!】

Unlike the image people have of him always dressed in formal attire, Feng Chengyu still maintained a sense of distance in his private life. Facing the PD’s prompts and the off-screen greeting, Feng Chengyu faced the camera and nodded, saying, “Good morning, everyone. I’m Feng Chengyu.”

【The charm of a mature man!!】

【Mr. Feng is so calm!】

【As soon as he spoke, I sat up straight, who understands?】

【My dad asked why I’m online so early for a class】

【Am I the only one who thinks he’s about to start talking about the Anti-Corruption Act?】

【Hahaha, so out of place】

【It’s really surreal, who would have thought!】

【(Color) Flower of the Empire】

“Good morning!” The host, Qi Mu’s voice came through, the camera pulled back to reveal her smiling in the frame. “I’m your favorite CP host, Qi Mu. We meet again!”

【Old acquaintance, Sister Qi】

【Another day of envying Sister Qi!】

【Haha, truly the CP host, I’ll follow you, Qi Mu!】

【Asking if Mr. Feng’s injury has healed? So worried (finger pointing)】

【Really hope Mr. Feng can come back.】

Perhaps because the guest this time was Feng Chengyu, Qi Mu appeared more formal than usual. She continued, “It’s 6:00 AM now. Qin Bao had work abroad the day before, and we’re on our way to pick him up with Mr. Feng, so we’ll have to wait a bit longer before we see Qin Bao.”

She turned to Feng Chengyu, “Mr. Feng, last time after the incident, everyone was very concerned about you. I see the viewers in the bullet screen also want to know about your current situation. We hope you’ll recover soon.”

Feng Chengyu: “Thank you for everyone’s concern. I’m still in recovery.”

Given Feng Chengyu’s status, being asked about relevant issues on such a show was inevitable. Qi Mu, however, was quite astute, quickly raising and then closing the topic, ensuring no more sensitive questions would follow.

“The second question from the netizens is, what prompted you to participate in the show this time?” Qi Mu asked. “We all know that Qin Bao and Xu Tangzhou are good friends. Did you consult with them and Che Shen before coming?”

【Why is Sister Qi being so serious?】

【The tone changed instantly, like a formal interview】

【I’ll answer! Because Baobao dug a pit for himself!】

【He definitely consulted with Zai Zai, I’m sure!】

【When did Sister Qi Mu become so timid!】

……

Feng Chengyu curved his lips slightly and said, “Well… I usually don’t interact much with Xiao Bao’s work, so it’s nice to have the chance to experience it.”

【Xiao Bao? Hahaha】

【Help, my BB hates being called Xiao Bao! Hahaha】

【As expected of my hubby, he can be called anything】

【Xiao Bao, Xiao Bao, Xiao Bao  (flirty)】

【Older one easily handles it!】

……

“Last time when we had dinner with them, I did get some advice,” Feng Chengyu continued, “According to Xu Tangzhou and Ling Che’s experience, that is… don’t give the bullet comments too much room for imagination, or there’s a risk of the livestream being banned.”