Bab 4: 4. WHO SAID ONLY BOYS CAN LIKE GIRLS
"Alright, after checking out their social circles, what are your thoughts? Is there any guest that caught your interest?" Evan Wu inquired, removing his earphones and joining in the laughter with everyone in the observation room.
These moments were just teasers before the actual show commenced, as it was still in the recording phase. The real live broadcast had yet to begin.
During this waiting period, it was important to engage in conversations with the guests in the observation room, focusing on their insights and observations.
Professor Snow spoke up first, "After going through their social circles, did anyone else notice that all the boys seemed to spend a significant amount of time in 'Lucy's' circle?"
"Well, why do you think that is?" Evan Wu asked, prompting further discussion.
Professor Snow explained, "In psychology, some studies suggest that the more curious you are about something, the more patient you become. It seems like all the boys were particularly interested in 'Orange' compared to other girls."
"Why is that? I thought everyone's social circles were similar," Ryan expressed confusion.
Before Professor Snow could elaborate, Alice Tang chimed in, "It's because of the back view."
Having observed closely earlier, she pointed out the significance of the back view.
Professor Snow agreed, "Yes, it's the back view."
Everyone paused to ponder this observation.
However, Ping Ba suddenly interjected, "It's fortunate she's called Lucy; it would be awkward if her name was Lucy Anderson."
This comment left everyone puzzled, wondering what he meant.
Ping Ba clarified, "Maybe anyone who sees her back will instinctively call her 'Dad'."
"Puff!"
Initially, there was a moment of confusion, but it wasn't until Reba nudged Alice Tang that she burst into laughter, revealing her two canine teeth. This prompted everyone else to react, and soon, they all joined in laughter together.
The combination of "back view," "Tangerine," and "Dad" triggered recognition—they were references to a literary work titled "Back View" by a writer named Sam.
Simultaneously, the live chat room was buzzing with amusement.
"Haha, classic Ping Ba with the quick wit!"
"What a jokester; he caught us off guard!"
"Reba's response was on point; he caught on immediately and shared it with Alice."
"I'm lost...why is everyone laughing?"
"Call me 'Dad' and I'll get you a box of oranges from the train station."
"You're trying to trick me, aren't you?!"
The playful banter continued, adding to the light-hearted atmosphere of the pre-show interactions.
It sounds like a hilarious coincidence! Reba found it amusing how the joke about "Dad" originated from Lucy Anderson's back view, which Reba had captured during an art exhibition visit and later shared with others. It's definitely a fun and memorable moment to share with Lucy next time!
That girl is incredibly charming.
They haven't revealed themselves yet.
Observatory.
The conversation at the moment revolved around the groups of friends of both boys and girls. Evan Wu posed a question amidst the ongoing chatter: "If you had to choose, which guest's group of friends would you be more interested in?"
Jing Tian was the first to respond, his innocent smile lighting up his face as he raised his hand. "I prefer Wen Sen's group."
"For me, I lean towards Tianchao's group, as my Mr. Jackson also enjoys cooking at home," Alice Tang added with a sweet smile when mentioning her Mr. Jackson.
This led to playful teasing from the others in the group.
The boys' preferences were straightforward. Professor Snow and Ping Ba both voted for Lucy, aligning with the male guests' choices in the group of friends.
Then came Reba.
She chuckled, "I also like Lucy's group."
"What? Can't you only vote for the opposite gender?" Ryan was taken aback.
Reba winked mischievously. "Sister Alice didn't specify that it had to be the opposite gender."
Everyone was intrigued.
Upon reflection, they realized that there was no explicit rule stating that votes had to be for the opposite gender, but they had assumed so subconsciously, influenced by stereotypes that girls should prefer boys.
"Alright then, I'll switch it up too. I like oranges as well!" Ryan quickly raised his hand with newfound enthusiasm.
Alice followed suit with a smile, "Count me in too."
Evan Wu was pleasantly surprised but said nothing, marveling at how captivating the orange-themed answer was, transcending gender preferences.
At that moment, the director's voice came through the headset, signaling the imminent start of the live broadcast.
Not just her.
The other guests also straightened up one after another, their expressions turning serious. It was evident that they had all received messages from the director.
Evan Wu smiled and remarked, "Let's see what their first encounter will be like. Exciting!"
"Absolutely," Reba chimed in, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she looked forward to seeing her best friend on stage!
Meanwhile, in the magic capital.
"Hey, I'm the first one here," the male guest in a white suit announced as he entered the empty restaurant, taking a moment to survey the surroundings before settling near the side.
Moments later, the rhythmic sound of high-heeled shoes echoed.
"Hello there," the male guest stood up promptly, greeting with a warm smile.
After the polite exchange, he added, "I arrived first. Would you like to choose a seat?"
"Sure, I'm Yuban."
"Jackson ," the male guest responded with a friendly smile as they exchanged introductions, sizing each other up.
Both silently speculated about each other's social circles.
At that moment, footsteps approached once again.
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