CHAPTER 328: [DATING SHOW]

After Transmigrating into a Novel with My Boyfriend, He Turned Out to Be a Native Villain

[As an ordinary civilian, one day you suddenly receive an invitation to participate in a dating show.]

[This is a live-streamed dating show where your every move is exposed to the audience. Here, you will undergo a series of challenges to find your soulmate.]

[Difficulties and setbacks will strengthen your love, leading to a beautiful future—or perhaps... accidentally resulting in both parties meeting their demise.]

[Therefore, choosing a suitable and trustworthy partner is especially important.]

[Welcome all players to the set—Dating Show.]

[Your mission is simple: survive until the show ends.]

On the boundless sea, a solitary island sat quietly at the center, waves crashing against jagged rocks again and again, sending up layers of white foam. The salty sea breeze rustled through the withered grass, and under the blazing sun, fragments of seashells on the beach glittered with tiny sparks of light.

At the heart of the island stood a tall, luxurious villa, its red-tiled roof and high walls creating a stark contrast against the desolate surroundings.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside.

The doorknob turned gently, the door opened, and a head slowly peeked in.

After confirming the living room was empty, the girl blinked and then fully opened the door.

Dressed in simple casual wear with her hair tied up in a high ponytail, she exuded a distinctly youthful, student-like aura.

Jiang Xi hadn’t expected the players to enter one by one—nor had she expected to be the first.

A little flustered, she sat on the sofa, legs pressed together, hands resting properly on her knees as she waited for the others. Her eyes continuously scanned the surroundings.

In real life, she rarely watched dating shows, so she wasn’t entirely sure what the usual procedure was.

Before long, footsteps sounded outside again.

Unlike Jiang Xi’s cautious approach, this person opened the door decisively and smoothly.

When their eyes met, Jiang Xi’s face lit up.

“Hou Liang?!”

Hou Liang’s face was also filled with surprise and joy. “Xixi! We actually got matched into the same instance!”

It had been a long time since they’d been assigned to the same scenario, so he couldn’t help but feel elated.

And the theme of this instance? For them, it was practically no pressure at all.

Jiang Xi clearly thought the same, her smile deepening.

The moment they sat down, the door opened again.

This time, however, two people entered.

The man had delicate, refined features, his bangs just barely covering his eyes, his sideburns neatly trimmed. A pair of gold-rimmed glasses sat on his nose, and he wore a well-tailored suit.

Beside him, the woman had short, sharp hair, slender eyebrows slightly raised with an air of composure. Her light brown eyes carried an unspoken sharpness and intelligence. She wore glasses identical to the man’s, paired with a simple white shirt and jeans.

The moment they saw the man, Jiang Xi and Hou Liang were both stunned.

“Jianmu… ge?”

To be more precise, it was Tian Jianmu—just several years younger.

Though they knew instances could adjust ages based on the setting, they still found it a little surreal.

Tian Jianmu gave them a slight nod before turning to the woman beside him, extending a hand with a smile.

“Yu Jiao from Deva, right? I’ve heard of you. Didn’t expect to meet you here. I thought you stopped participating in instances long ago?”

Yu Jiao shook his hand, her tone neither warm nor cold. “Pleasure. But I just participate less—not die.”

Tian Jianmu: “……”

After Tian Jianmu and Yu Jiao, two more men and a woman arrived.

One of the men was actually a member of Deva. The moment he saw Yu Jiao, his expression turned intensely excited.

“Y-you’re Yu Jiao-jie?! I can’t believe I’m seeing you here?!”

Gao Chaoyang never imagined he’d run into Yu Jiao—didn’t that mean this instance was already in the bag?!

With that thought, he immediately sat down beside her. “Yu Jiao-jie, I’ll follow your lead this time! Whatever you say, I’ll do it, no questions asked! Just get me through this!”

Yu Jiao paused at his words, slowly lifting her head to stare at him in silence.

Gao Chaoyang inexplicably grew uneasy under her utterly indifferent gaze. His initial excitement faded slightly as he blinked. “Uh… did I say something wrong?”

Yu Jiao replied coolly, “Is this how you usually clear instances—by relying on others? Even if I told you to die, you’d do it?”

Like hell I would. You’re a high-level player—shouldn’t this instance be a breeze for you? Why would you need me to die?

Though that’s what he thought, Gao Chaoyang still said, “Of course not! It’s just… it’s you, Yu Jiao-jie. And if dying for you is what it takes, then I’d be willing…”

Unbeknownst to him, his lies were already completely transparent.

Yu Jiao’s lips curled slightly, but she said nothing more. Behind her glasses, however, her eyes narrowed imperceptibly.

The remaining man and woman seemed to be ordinary players.

The woman had a delicate, pure face with light makeup, dressed in a white dress as she sat quietly with her eyes lowered.

The man beside her sported a cool wolf-cut hairstyle, thick eyebrows giving him a bold, heroic air. His sharp facial features were accentuated by an earring that glinted under the light.

Seven people—four men and three women. There was likely one more woman yet to arrive.

Just as the thought crossed their minds, the sound of rolling luggage came from the door.

All eyes turned toward the entrance.

The door opened, and the first thing they saw was a striking red dress. The woman wore a pair of stylish sunglasses as she pulled her suitcase inside.

Lustrous black waves cascaded down the side of her face, her neck long and fair as jade. The sunlight cast a golden halo around her, making every strand of her hair seem unrealistically beautiful.

Hearing the noise, she lifted her head and removed her sunglasses—revealing a stunningly gorgeous face that instantly captivated everyone in the room.

The reactions among the group varied, each expression carrying an indescribable complexity.

Her raven-black hair framed fox-like eyes that slanted upward slightly, pupils shimmering with an alluring charm. Beneath her tall nose, her lips were full and red, exuding an inexplicable mix of sensuality and elegance.

Her gaze swept across the room, lingering briefly on Yu Jiao and the others before her smile deepened, bright and radiant—yet carrying a hint of something unreadable.

“Well… isn’t this a coincidence.”

The moment she finished speaking, the speakers in the living room crackled to life with a mechanical female voice.

“Welcome, everyone, to the dating show ‘Heartbeat Romance.’ All guests have now arrived.”

“Next, we will proceed with the first activity—initial selection of your heart’s desire. Pair up in teams of two.”

Hearing this, Jiang Xi instinctively glanced at the woman on the smaller sofa—Yu Li.

It was then that she suddenly realized something.

If all the guests were already here…

Did that mean Bo Jingmo wasn’t coming?

Just as the thought formed, the mechanical voice spoke again.

“To ensure the fairness and completeness of the show, our judge will oversee each activity.”

“Now, let the judge announce the pairing rules.”