Heartbeat - Chapter 18

Meanwhile, viewers in the live stream were excitedly devouring the drama.

Hahaha, this is killing me! I bet Shen Xun already figured out the aromatherapy and painting were gifts from Xiao Yueliang.

Totally! When Yu Lin said she liked that aromatherapy, Shen Xun’s hands clenched so hard. Hilarious!

Speaking of which, it’s such a coincidence that Yu Lin and Xiao Yueliang like the same brand of aromatherapy!

Yeah, and Yu Lin is so gorgeous! The “powerful lawyer x sweet puppy” dynamic is totally ship-worthy!

Ugh, this is so nerve-wracking! The fact that they have to draw lots to decide the gift selection order is making my palms sweat!

It wasn’t just the audience who were tense; the guests were equally nervous. Liang Wenjing brought over a black-packaged box and opened it to reveal a black fountain pen. Though its design was simple, the pen exuded an air of understated elegance and composure.

“Who gave this? It’s actually quite nice,” Mao Ning remarked.

As he spoke, he picked up a pink package, removed the box inside, and revealed a bracelet. The gold-plated chain was adorned with red jade stones—though it was silver plated with gold, not solid gold.

“This bracelet has a nice aesthetic too,” Liang Wenjing commented. “The color combination is quite pleasing.”

“Alright, just one gift left,” Yu Lin reminded them. “Ren Peng, it’s your turn.”

Ren Peng pulled out the final gift, which appeared to be a book. He took it out of the bag. “It’s Norwegian Wood.”

“A bit artsy,” Mao Ning remarked.

Yu Lin nodded, her gaze drifting casually to Shen Xun before she asked, “So, does everyone have a guess about who gave which gift?”

Shen Xun glanced at the five gifts on the table. “The book feels like something Zhao Qifei would give.”

Liang Wenjing nodded in agreement. “Definitely. It’s quite artsy.”

“The fountain pen seems like Jiang Ying’s gift,” Liang Wenjing added.

Mao Ning shook his head. “Not necessarily. A black fountain pen feels very composed, like something Zheng Tianming would give.”

Yu Lin glanced at the painting and the aromatherapy diffuser before replying, “I think the painting is a gift from Su Jianyue. I can’t explain why, but I just have a feeling it’s from her.”

“As for the teardrop-shaped necklace, it’s probably from Chen Zhibin,” Shen Xun added. “Male college students often buy gifts like that.”

Yu Lin turned her gaze to Shen Xun. “Which gift do you think Su Jianyue’s is?”

Shen Xun met Yu Lin’s gaze directly, unflinching. Was this a challenge? The little puppy was truly captivating.

Since Yu Lin had already voiced her opinion, Shen Xun decided to be straightforward. After all, transparency was key on a dating reality show. “I think your guess is spot-on. The painting and aromatherapy diffuser are likely Su Jianyue’s gifts.”

Seeing Shen Xun’s candid response, Yu Lin smiled and asked frankly, “If you drew an earlier number, would you choose Su Jianyue?”

Shen Xun nodded without hesitation. “Yes. What about you?”

Yu Lin returned her smile. “I would too.”

Shen Xun nodded slightly, then let out a soft sigh. Little puppies… they really do draw people in.

Liang Wenjing chimed in, “Hey, don’t forget about me! I want to choose Su Jianyue too. She’s so cute, and I bet going on a date with her would be a blast.”

The live stream’s bullet comments went wild, even causing the stream to lag.

Ahhh, it seems like all the female omegas are interested in our Xiao Yueliang!

Everyone’s being so honest! The girls are all so genuine.

Yeah, they’re all just putting their feelings out there.

Our baby is so popular! Who could resist such an adorable little puppy?

My heart’s racing! Who’s going to get to choose our Xiao Yueliang in the end?

Waaah, my Xun Yue CP has to get together!

Yu Lin glanced at the group. “Well, everyone’s pretty much guessed right. I’ll start writing the numbers now.”

She wrote the numbers 1 through 5 on five separate slips of paper and folded them.

Liang Wenjing grabbed a cup and tossed the folded slips inside. “Who wants to draw first?”

“I’ll go,” Shen Xun said without hesitation, reaching for the cup. It was all about luck anyway; going first didn’t necessarily give her an advantage.

Shen Xun shook the cup. Moments later, two slips of paper popped out.

Shen Xun picked up one of the folded slips and unfolded it. To her surprise, it read “3.”

She took a deep breath. “Alright, it’s your turn.”

Next was Ren Peng, who shook the cup vigorously, hoping to draw an earlier number. This made everyone laugh.

The slip he drew read “1.” Ren Peng smirked at the others. “I got 1! I get first pick, oh yeah~”

Seeing Shen Xun and Yu Lin’s pale faces, Ren Peng chuckled. “What’s with the tension? I prefer male alphas anyway. I probably won’t choose that painting.”

Yu Lin was next. She took a deep breath, her palms sweating as she shook the cup. A crumpled slip tumbled out. She closed her eyes briefly before unfolding it. The number “2” was clearly written on it.

Yu Lin leaped up from her seat in excitement, a stark contrast to her composed lawyer persona. Many viewers found this adorable.

I knew Yu Lin liked Xiao Yueliang too! Ahhh, Yu Lin and Xiao Yueliang would be such a great match!

Look at Shen Xun! Our poor Xunxun Baby looks so pitiful, but it’s still so cute!

Hahaha, my sister’s going on a date with someone else! Xunxun’s so jealous!

Actually, I think this is better. Dating multiple people will help her understand her own feelings faster.

Yu Lin and Xiao Yueliang also seem like a good match. But poor Xunxun Baby! Is she going to end up dating a male alpha?

No way! Those three male alphas… except for Zheng Tianming, the other two are so greasy. Is our baby going to have to endure this trial?

Next, Liang Wenjing drew number 4, and Mao Ning drew number 5.

Their expressions varied. Shen Xun sighed helplessly. “Alright, let’s start with number one.”

Ren Peng thought for a moment, then said, “I’ll take the silver-inlaid bracelet.”

He had hoped to go on a date with Jiang Ying. While everyone else suspected the fountain pen was from her, he had a feeling the bracelet was her gift. Of course, he wasn’t certain; this choice was half luck, half fate.

After Ren Peng made his selection, Yu Lin turned to Shen Xun, smiled, and nodded. “Sorry about this.”

With that, Yu Lin took the painting and the aromatherapy diffuser.