My Radar Doesn't Work Properly

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When Chen Wenxin joined the show, assistant director Sun Yuran had sworn to him that it was a scientific dating reality show. But nothing about it seemed scientific once he got there. Not only was he making no progress with the female guest he liked, but the heart-flutter signals on his radar kept showing the name of his love rival.

He went to Sun Yuran several times to ask why. The first time, Sun said it was because Chen was too focused and Jiang Hongchuan had startled him. The second time, he said it was because Chen had been standing too close to Jiang Hongchuan at the amusement park. The third time, he said it was because Chen had seen Jiang Hongchuan interact with the female guest he liked and hadn't been able to keep his composure.

Fine! Chen Wenxin accepted all that. But how was he supposed to explain Jiang Hongchuan's name showing up on the heart-flutter signal for a fourth time?

Sun Yuran fell silent for a moment, then ventured, "You... this time... might actually have fallen for him."

Chen Wenxin's previous bluster vanished. Grinning happily, he said, "I think so too!"

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Jiang Hongchuan was dragged into a dating reality show by his friend Sun Yuran. The moment he opened the door, he met his ideal type. Young and energetic, fair, clean-cut, and well-behaved. He hadn't expected anything from the show, but suddenly he was fired up.

So at the thrilling amusement park, the female guests could only stand quietly to the side and watch;

At the romantic skating rink, the two of them held hands and had a wonderful time;

Beneath the stars on the mountaintop, the two of them slipped away from the crowds to have a heart-to-heart;

It was supposed to be a dating show, but the female guests were always the ones left without a name.

The female guests at first: Should I just leave?

The female guests later: Isn't it better to immerse ourselves in shipping this couple? Chuanxinlian is real!

Jiang Hongchuan always thought he was hiding his feelings well. Love required steady progress, and he couldn't rush things. That was until one day, his young roommate caught him at home after he'd pretended to be away on a business trip, cornered him against the wall, and said with a smug look, "Jiang Hongchuan, don't you like me?"

Reader's Notes:

1. This story draws on various dating shows I've watched, but it's all made up and based on no real people. A mature, seemingly kind but scheming top (Jiang Hongchuan) x an earnest, brave bottom who only pretends to be polite (Chen Wenxin). Six-year age gap. The top has dated before.

2. This is a fluffy, brainless romance. It doesn't explore science, so please don't nitpick the details. I hope you'll forgive any shortcomings.

3. Please interact and cheer me on. I don't want to write all alone T^T

4. Thank you for reading. A deep bow~

Theme: Love can't rely on science alone. It takes care and understanding to heal each other, and a good relationship helps both people become better!