After becoming the stand-in for the four big guys - Chapter 10

Chapter 10

In the original plot, the author didn’t arrange for the male and female leads to be together at this point. Instead, Bai Xueyi actually chose Ji Yanshu and began her first date with him.

A little setback before the rise…

After this date, Bai Xueyi’s emotional scales tipped toward the male lead—“She finally realized her true feelings.”

While replaying the plot in her head, Su Hua watched Bai Xueyi—the first to choose—step up to the four gifts.

Each gift looked carefully selected.

One was a luxurious, classy perfume with dazzling rhinestones on the nozzle, sparkling brilliantly under the light.

From the gift-giver’s perspective, it clearly came from someone wealthy and tasteful.

From the recipient’s perspective, the elegant snowflake pattern on the bottle made it obvious—anyone not completely clueless would know it was meant for Bai Xueyi.

The second gift was a delicate music box. When it played, there was no ballerina dancing inside—only a male dancer seemingly dancing alone, waiting for his partner.

The third giftwas a brand-new sports watch from H Group, featuring automatic bl00d oxygen monitoring, heart rate tracking, stress levels, menstrual cycle tracking, and full-spectrum health management—an extremely practical present.

The fourth giftwas a complete set of lipsticks from the new BUTY lineof the top international brand ST. No need to mention the price—any girl would love receiving it.

“Ahhh, which one will Bai Xueyi choose? She’s been having meals with Chu Zhi these past few days, and they seem to be getting along well. Maybe she’ll pick the perfume?”

“Definitely. That perfume obviously came from Chu Zhi. Out of all the male guests, who else would be so obsessed with Bai Xueyi?”

“Which one do you think is Ji Yanshu’s gift? Maybe the sports watch? Looks like something a more aloof guy would choose.”

“That BUTY lipstick set though! I really want it too! Ugh, it sold out instantly during the midnight release the other day… sob!”

“Su Hua keeps staring at that perfume, her gaze full of pain and longing. Sigh… even though Chu Zhi’s been so cold lately, why won’t she move on?”

“She’s not even looking at the other gifts. This is supposed to be a love-match show, but every time I see Su Hua, it’s like watching a tragic romance. I was supposed to hate her, but now I kind of feel bad for her.”

“I usually can’t stand girls who pine hopelessly for a guy, but seeing her now just makes me feel heartache. So weird!”

…

Amid the audience’s speculation, Bai Xueyi hesitated for a moment, then ignored the perfume** and chose the BUTY lipstick set instead. She felt that this kind of gift didn’t match Ji Yanshu’s personality at all—But she had seen with her own eyes that Ji Yanshu had been holding that lipstick gift box when he got out of the car.

Maybe it was picked by his mother… and fate had let her see it, giving her a chance.

These past few days, Bai Xueyi had felt a bit shaken by Chu Zhi’s passionate pursuit, but in her heart, Ji Yanshu still held the higher place.

She wanted to use this date to test him—to see whether Ji Yanshu was truly like an ice sculpture, completely uninterested in women.

If he really was, then for the sake of her own future happiness, she’d have to give up on him and choose someone else. After all, she’d begun to notice that Chu Zhi’s feelings for her weren’t so much love, but a desire to fulfill some lingering regret.

Don’t be fooled by Chu Zhi’s current infatuation. If she kept being vague about her stance, it could lead to an irreparable rift between them.

To be honest, her heart had already leaned toward Chu Zhi—but those who are favored always act with confidence.

Her hand had already half-extended toward the perfume, but in the end, she chose to try and “conquer” Ji Yanshu. She wanted to wipe away the humiliation of being rejected two years ago, and she still dreamed of having the perfect man.

“The main plot hasn’t gone off track…”

Su Hua thought to herself. But knowing she was going on a date with Chu Zhi on Saturday, she honestly felt reluctant.

Yet on the surface, she had to act like her dream was about to come true—overwhelmed, excited, and somehow a little bittersweet. Her fingers “unconsciously” clenched the hem of her pajamas, like a drifting duckweed drawing close to its only harbor—yet afraid a crashing wave might shatter her dream.

Zhu Zihan saw this and curled her lip in disdain, even forgetting to be mad that Bai Xueyi had ended up with Ji Yanshu’s gift.

“Don’t be nervous. No one’s going to fight you for it.”

As the second person to pick, Zhu Zihan spoke in her usual arrogant, annoyed tone, but in reality, she directly **shoved the perfume** into Su Hua’s hands and told Yu Jing to go next.

After all, she had already received a text—being the blind date candidate introduced by Ji Yanshu’s mother—**informing her that she had missed the chance to go on a date with him**.

Zhu Zihan came to her senses a moment later and felt like she should mock Bai Xueyi.

But it was clear that the timing had passed. If she said something now, it would come off awkward. Besides, compared to Su Hua’s love-sick obsession, Zhu Zihan realized **she probably didn’t like Ji Yanshu that much**. If she had, why didn’t she feel devastated like Su Hua did? Sure, she was mad—but not heartbroken.

Of course, she still liked Ji Yanshu and felt she should fight for him.

But if by the end of the show he was still as cold as ever, she’d really need to let it go. After all, she was Miss Zhu—a woman with her own pride.

…

When the perfume was shoved into Su Hua’s hands, she was momentarily stunned.

Wasn’t this the moment where Zhu Zihan was supposed to throw a tantrum and argue with her, getting slammed by netizens for being rude?She had been wondering whether she should stop it—after all, Miss Zhu was kind of a fellow pitiful supporting role.

Yet all she did was cast a hesitant look toward Zhu Zihan, her hand barely reaching out before touching her sleeve, and Zhu Zihan had already helped her dodge the crisis.

She knew that later in the show, Zhu Zihan’s behavior would be criticized so badly online that her reputation in the industry would tank, and she’d end up leaving the country, depressed.

Especially when she heard Zhu Zihan’s proud yet faintly concerned voice:

‘Who wants to date that arrogant jerk anyway? You’re the only one treating him like treasure.”

At that moment, Su Hua was genuinely moved. She spread her arms and hugged Zhu Zihan tightly, resting her chin on the young lady’s shoulder, eyes brimming with tears as she softly whispered, “Thank you.”

Zhu Zihan, used to chatting and competing with her plastic socialite friends in a distant, aristocratic manner, had never received such a warm, sincere hug. For a moment, she didn’t even know where to place her hands.

Yu Jing, watching from the side, couldn’t help but stifle a laugh.

“Why do I suddenly feel like I no longer care about the male-female CPs on this show? Is something wrong with me?”

“I used to hate Zhu Zihan, but now I think she’s kind of cute. She really is a beautiful and kind-hearted rich girl!”

“Don’t even talk to me. I used to loathe Su Hua, but now seeing her cry makes my eyes and nose sting too—I just want to hug her and spoil her. Something’s definitely wrong with me!”

“It’s all scripted by the show, right?”

“I don’t believe that. Normal people don’t have acting skills like that. Remember that popular drama by a top-tier actress? Even with the director’s meticulous guidance, her unrequited love scene was stiff as heck… There’s no way a regular person could out-act an A-lister.”

“…”

As the online viewers speculated, the female guests had finished choosing their date partners.

The next morning, the ladies took extra time to dress up specially for their dates.

Bai Xueyi was still in a white dress, but this one was clearly more luxurious and refined than the one she wore on the first day. Her makeup exuded a sweet and pure aura—but today’s lipstick was noticeably bolder than in previous days, giving her a hint of allure.

In internet terms, her vibe had shifted from pure fairy to pure-and-seductive.

She looked innocent yet enticing—a contradiction that drew people in.

Although Zhu Zihan wasn’t sure whether she’d be dating Mo Yawen or Chen Kai, as a wealthy heiress, every outfit she wore was dazzling and stylish. Yu Jing didn’t like dresses and was still dressed cool and casually, but she had taken care to do a full skincare routine the night before—clearly taking the date seriously.

“Su Hua, are you really wearing that?”

Su Hua didn’t have any makeup or new clothes, but to show how much she valued the date with Chu Zhi, she’d spent a long time going through her wardrobe. In the end, she chose a floral dress that was at least somewhat new.

But in Zhu Zihan’s eyes, this was Su Hua’s final effort and opportunity to chase her dream, and she didn’t want it to end in regret.

So upon seeing Su Hua in that worn-out, makeup-free look, she couldn’t help but shake her head in disapproval… then forcefully took Su Hua’s hand and dragged her to her own wardrobe.

“This one, this one, and this one—go try them all. I haven’t worn any of them. Hurry up!”

Su Hua didn’t know what to say.

She’d never felt nervous even during acting gigs, but now, facing Zhu Zihan, she felt a little guilty. The only thing she could offer in return was another grateful hug.

“Stop hugging me all the time! I can’t breathe!”

Though Zhu Zihan looked annoyed and sounded displeased, she didn’t push Su Hua away.

Su Hua thought, if after the show Zhu Zihan wasn’t angry at her for hiding things, maybe they could become friends. Same for Yu Jing too.

Sure enough, once Su Hua had changed, Yu Jing leaned her head on one hand, thoughtfully inspecting her:

“That outfit doesn’t go with a bare face. Let me do your makeup!”

Realizing that Su Hua’s luggage didn’t contain any cosmetics, Yu Jing assumed she didn’t know how to use makeup. Full of enthusiasm, she pulled out her own products, gently lifted Su Hua’s chin with her fingers, and started brushing and blending with practiced ease.

“Su Su, why is your skin so good? I’ve never seen you doing skincare—must be good genes?”

It was only when she touched Su Hua’s chin that Yu Jing truly noticed—**her skin was unbelievably smooth**, soft and tender, and naturally fair. The texture felt amazing.

Su Hua could only give a modest smile. After all, she couldn’t tell them it was thanks to the system.

By the time the three of them were ready, half an hour had passed. Yu Jing jumped onto her motorbike and headed to the filming location. Meanwhile, Zhu Zihan stopped Su Hua from calling a cab and ushered her into her private car.

“I’m just worried a taxi wouldn’t match the style of your dress.”

Su Hua didn’t turn down the offer, and Zhu Zihan even went out of her way to explain herself.

“Miss Zhu’s awkwardness is so adorable!”

Seeing Zhu Zihan’s puffed-up cheeks, Su Hua couldn’t help but want to pinch them.

“Go now. I hope you have a wonderful date.”

As Su Hua stepped out of the car, Zhu Zihan didn’t act haughty this time. She sincerely wished her well, then added just as Su Hua was about to close the door:

“Even if it doesn’t work out, don’t worry. There are millions of men in this world—one of them is made just for you!”