Chapter Ten

Chapter Ten

"I don't believe it, I don't believe it, I don't believe it!!!!!"

"Impossible, impossible, impossible!!!!!"

"It's edited! Fake! This can't be real!!!"

"I'm calling the police!!! This is a crime against my heart!"

"@Bai Chen Chen Chen Chen, shine some light on this! Come out! Respond! This isn't real!!! It's not!!!"

"This is terrifying, terrifying, terrifying!!!"

"Help! Call an ambulance! My sister just passed out!"

...Chaos ensued, with people and pets scattering everywhere.

This day could only be described as a seismic event on the Empire's internet.

Aside from Bai Chen, the other figure at the center of the storm, Xie Yilin, has always had a terrible reputation.

He keeps a low profile, with little personal information or photos revealed, yet rumors about him persist.

The brutal one-sided massacres on the battlefield, the vicious palace gossip, and his icy demeanor have cemented Xie Yilin's image in the public's mind.

Alphas are deeply cautious of him, Betas steer clear, and Omegas... just the mention of his name sends shivers down their spines.

Even the most sensational, traffic-driven marketing accounts avoid mentioning him—given the Imperial Royal Family's people-friendly stance, royal gossip is usually tolerated unless it involves security secrets.

When this news broke, everyone was absolutely stunned!

Two people who couldn't be more different—how could they possibly get married? This is beyond outrageous! Is today April Fool's Day? This can't be real, can it?

Bai Chen's fans were hit the hardest.

Faced with the shocking news that Bai Chen was married—and to the Crown Prince, no less, that notorious figure—many fans wailed and howled in the comments.

"Bai Chen Chen! This can't be true—come out and clarify!!!"

"Bai Chen Chen, if you're being held against your will, blink twice!"

"Bai Chen Chen, did he coerce you?"

"Wahhh, how could this happen..."

Amid the trending hashtags #BaiChenFiancé and #BaiChenTheIrresistibleTa, another one emerged—#BaiChenRun.

Bai Chen: ...Ahem, it's not as bad as they're making it out to be.

He didn't find Xie Yilin all that terrifying.

He's got two eyes and a nose, and honestly, he's more attractive than most people.

Knock knock knock... Someone was at the door.

Bai Chen hurried to open the door, and outside was a beaming Song Lei, followed by a string of people from the production team, who had come to visit nervously.

Even the head director showed up.

"This must be Mr. Bai Chen, right? Wow, I’ve heard so much about you!"

"I've always wanted to meet you, Mr. Bai! I've seen so many of your shows! You act so well! It's amazing!"

"Mr. Bai, can I get a selfie with you? Could you sign some autographs? Not many, just ten... My ten nephews all adore you!"

Bai Chen thought: ...Is this what fame feels like?

He had never been called "Mr. Bai" before.

Bai Chen thought for a moment and responded humbly, "Just call me by my name."

The Omega smiled, his dimples showing, and said, "I've only been in the industry for three years. I don't deserve the title of 'teacher.'"

This only led to another round of compliments.

"Mr. Bai is so humble!"

"Mr. Bai, people like you are rare!"

"Mr. Bai, you truly are the real deal! No pretenses!"

Bai Chen: ...

He shot Song Lei a look, silently asking for help. But for some reason, Song Lei was grinning from ear to ear, his grin never fading.

Song Lei had been acting like a whole new person lately, almost too proud. Since Song Lei had been through a lot, Bai Chen decided to turn a blind eye.

Then, he watched as his agent walked in, acting like he owned the place, and greeted the production team, "Sit down! Make yourselves at home!"

He made himself right at home.

Bai Chen almost laughed to himself.

A moment later, he remembered something and hurried to the guest room, knocking lightly on the door, "Your Highness?"

Xie Yilin opened the door shortly after.

The man's gaze was icy, scanning the people outside.

...The room suddenly felt like it had dropped into winter.

Everyone immediately fell silent.

Song Lei, who had been standing by the sofa about to sit down, quickly stood up as if he’d been scalded, and flattered, "Your Highness, um... are we disturbing you?"

"These are people from the production team, here to discuss some details."

Normally, most variety shows would hold a small pre-recording meeting.

However, *The Irresistible Ta* had become the most challenging couple's variety show and a true test of relationships because of its unique setup.

This show never tells the guests in advance what the segments are or what’s coming next.

The production team claims this makes it more thrilling.

After all, those "acted" variety shows are too rigid, overly scripted, and excessively reliant on editing, which can no longer satisfy the increasingly discerning audience.

This is also one of the main reasons why *The Irresistible Ta* has become the top-rated variety show; it's their signature style.

Even though the guest this time is the Crown Prince, they still want to stick to their guns.

Xie Yilin sat in the main seat on the sofa.

He stood out like a sore thumb in this cozy and comfortable little house. The military uniform he was still wearing and his ramrod-straight posture gave him an aloof and solemn aura. Song Lei and the director locked eyes, both agreeing that the other should speak first. Meanwhile, Bai Chen glided over and sat down beside Xie Yilin.

The Omega blinked, eyeing them curiously, "...Why aren't you sitting down?"

The room fell silent.

Honestly, this is the only Omega in the world who could marry His Highness the Crown Prince.

Just this level of courage is one of a kind.

Clueless about what benefits Bai Chen had gained, everyone trembled and eventually sat down. The director, seething, glared fiercely at Song Lei—all the good words he had said on the way, asking him to take care of things, were ultimately wasted!

Song Lei pretended not to see it, putting on a strained smile, "Your Highness, this is your first time on a variety show, so there might be some things you're not familiar with..."

In a few words, he explained the important matters clearly and in plain terms.

Xie Yilin gave a curt nod.

Song Lei mentally patted himself on the back, while the director wanted to glare at him again, but it wasn't the right time, so he quickly took over. "Yes, that's the gist of it. Your Highness, is there anything else you need..."

Xie Yilin remained silent but instead looked at Bai Chen beside him.

The latter was caught off guard.

He quickly realized, glancing at the director's expectant gaze, and smiled, "I know about other variety shows, but I'm not sure what's special about ours?"

The director's smile brightened.

Bai Chen has a knack for smoothing things over!

Seizing the opportunity, he quickly and succinctly explained the show's unique features, then hesitated, "Your Highness, if you need, we can walk you through the details..."

"No need."

Xie Yilin's eyes were indifferent, dismissing the idea outright, "I'm just a guest."

In other words, he wouldn't seek special treatment.

Silently, everyone in the room let out a collective sigh of relief.

In an empire with an emperor, although the monarchy has been curbed with societal progress, due to the unique evolution of ABO, high-status Alphas still subtly hold a higher position.

The production team had previously dealt with aristocrats and such, and it was a miserable experience.

Now, hearing that His Highness the Crown Prince was so easy to talk to, they all felt a wave of relief.

Moreover, Bai Chen also seemed very cute, not the type to cause trouble—they were really afraid he might be like his agent, Song Lei.

This initial visit seemed to have been the right move. The director sincerely thanked them and bid farewell, stepping back. The first recording was in three days, and he still had a lot to do, wanting to go back and think about how to make the show even more appealing.

Song Lei saw the guests out and quietly slipped away himself. The room returned to silence, and on the sofa, Bai Chen couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"...The director and the others are so nervous."

Bai Chen half-jokingly said this, then turned to look at Xie Yilin, "Your Highness, how about we watch some past episodes of the show first, to get a sense of it?"

There wasn't much to do today, but with guests at home, Bai Chen felt it would be rude not to entertain them.

As for how to entertain...

He truly had no idea what Xie Yilin enjoyed, and it was hard to imagine Xie Yilin watching movies or playing games with him. So after much thought, he decided that watching past episodes of the show would be best.

It would also help them familiarize themselves with the show's format, so they wouldn't be too nervous when the time came.

Xie Yilin agreed.

The curtains were drawn, and the large holographic screen was turned on. Bai Chen's vision blurred as he was immersed in the first episode from last year. Immediately, he was dazzled by the 3D snowflakes rushing towards him.

...Wait, why is it snowing?

He focused and realized that the first episode was filmed at a famous snow-covered resort, where the white snow obscured all views, and snowflakes fluttered down from the sky. The projection was so lifelike that Bai Chen instinctively felt a chill.

Hmm, colder than Xie Yilin next to him.

Involuntarily, he shivered. He turned to look for the guests from that episode, but the scene shifted again, this time to indoors.

The wooden cabin was warm and inviting, with a fire crackling in the fireplace, radiating warmth. On the thick, plush sofa sat a male and female guest.

The two sat side by side, sharing the same thick blanket.

...Their situation mirrored Bai Chen and Xie Yilin's at that moment.

For some reason, upon seeing this scene, Bai Chen's gaze shifted, and he stole a glance at Xie Yilin.

Xie Yilin's focus seemed to differ from his.

The man seemed thoughtful, his light gray eyes flickering, and suddenly he asked, "When recording the show..."

"How many rooms will be arranged?"