Chapter 48: Chi Mo 2

After examining herself carefully in the full-length mirror, Tan You discovered that aside from the changes in her facial features, the most significant transformation was Chi Mo's physique. Her proportions were exceptional, and her body curves were superb.

Tan You looked at the girl in the mirror with an almost critical eye: "A girl should have a bit of meat on her bones to look good."

Despite having encountered many designers, Tan You herself disliked bodies that were as thin and gaunt as sticks. In her eyes, a woman should be a little fleshy.

"The difference between a 90 and a 72 is truly massive," Tan You remarked with a hint of emotion as she took another look at Chi Mo's current image.

The Beauty System's tone was somewhat seductive: "Does the Host not want such beauty?"

Tan You thought for a moment and said, "I admit beauty is indeed attractive, but it's truly not what I want most."

"I know, the Host wants Intelligence most," the Beauty System said somewhat listlessly. Its host was an anomaly!

"This timing is perfect," Tan You said softly. "The dating show starts filming soon. If I had arrived after the filming had already begun, the use of the Beauty Value would have been restricted, wouldn't it?"

The Beauty System stirred: "That's right. Host, your luck is truly incredible."

"My luck is good?" Tan You widened her eyes. "I don't understand why you think that. I've always felt my luck is quite mediocre. I've never won a prize when scratching lottery cards, and I've never even experienced a 'buy one get one free' deal."

"It seems good things never fall into my lap. Of course, meeting you is an exception."

She smiled as she spoke: "Although there isn't much you can help with, I think meeting you is quite nice."

"Host, you are truly too kind!" The Beauty System was so moved that tiny tears were about to well up in its eyes. Unfortunately, it was an intelligent system—it didn't have tears.

However, no matter how moved it was, it was still necessary to urge the Host to work hard to earn energy points for more draws!

"Is the Host still going to participate in the dating show?" The Beauty System asked curiously. In its view, Tan You was someone who very much disliked appearing in front of people. And a dating show—a program aimed at all viewers—was she really going to participate in it?

Tan You's expression was meaningful: "Yes! Why not? Some things always need to be brought to a conclusion. Rather than being abandoned by him later, it's better to ensure he can never have me at all."

By this time, Chi Mo had already signed up for the dating show, and filming was set to begin in three days. Unlike previous dating show formats, the guests for this show were all divorced individuals.

Indeed, upon seeing that this was a "divorce dating show," Tan You couldn't help but sigh. They really knew how to play; they actually managed to make a dating show about divorce.

As for the original owner, Chi Mo, her actual age was 27, and she had been divorced for two years. This meant she had married at twenty-five, and that marriage had lasted no more than three months before falling apart.

Sensing the profound tone in Tan You's voice, the Beauty System silently lit a candle for one of the male guests on the show. Although everyone talked about gender equality, in reality, prejudices against women remained significant.

For instance, once a breakup occurs, the scrutiny placed on women is often much harsher. For men, it seems as though if they change their ways, they can be forgiven for the past. This unfairness was even more pronounced in Chi Mo's case.

Therefore, to manage Chi Mo's life well, she would start with this dating show. Tan You was also relieved that Chi Mo did not live with her parents, as this reduced the possibility of her being exposed.

As for future task worlds, Tan You sighed. Would she have to go out and find an acting coach for lessons? Forget it, she would just take it one level at a time.

Three days later, Tan You stepped onto the production crew's plane carrying a suitcase. The destination for this trip was C City, the first stop of the dating show. She was going to film the pilot episode, which primarily involved introducing her background, her thoughts and feelings, and her visions for the future.

For example, whether she would still resist dating and marriage in the future.

Tan You did not hesitate: "Dating and marriage are two different things. I don't actively pursue them, but I won't actively avoid them either. Of course, the prerequisite is that I must like the person."

"I haven't thought about the other party's job; as long as he can support himself, it's fine. However, I don't like people who are too smooth and cold."

The director was somewhat puzzled: "Smooth and cold... aren't those a bit contradictory?"

Tan You smiled. Seeing the female director's eyes suddenly light up, Tan You's smile receded slightly: "Not contradictory at all. Some people can handle everything perfectly in public; everyone says they are tactful and socially adept."

"But at home, their partner becomes the one who bears the brunt of all their negative emotions. In my view, that is coldness. We are all children loved by our parents; why should someone else have to bear that side of you?"

She was preemptively setting boundaries to prevent the production crew from trying to force a match later on. Sometimes, a girl shouldn't be with a man just because he is sufficiently excellent; the most important thing is whether she likes him.

The director nodded, half-understanding: "Then, Xiao Chi, why did you come to participate in this show? With your physical appearance, you must have many suitors."

Tan You: "I do have suitors, but none of them are my type."

The director asked cautiously: "Then what type of guy do you like?"

Tan You replied without hesitation: "As long as the other party is sensible, doesn't compete for attention, and doesn't cause unnecessary drama, that will suffice."

The director was dumbfounded, struggling to regain her composure: "Your... your requirements... seem a bit unusual."

Tan You thought to herself: *How could they be usual?* She had no intention of finding love on the dating show, so she naturally had to say the opposite. As for how the public would react after the show aired, Tan You didn't care at all.

Moving past that part, the director asked about Chi Mo's past romantic experiences. For instance, since she was so young, how had she already divorced? What kind of person was her ex?

Tan You's tone was very calm: "I suddenly fell ill after getting married. The doctor said it might affect my future fertility. Not long after I was discharged from the hospital, we divorced."

"But in fact, the doctor only said it was a possibility. My body recovered very well, and I have no such troubles." Tan You thought for a moment and added, "Of course, the divorce was also for the best. It was better to see his true colors early on; it was better for both of us."

The director asked cautiously: "Were you sad back then?"

Tan You: "I suppose so. Many people say they are 'slow to warm up,' but I think I am 'slow to cool down.' I once invested myself wholeheartedly, so it took a long time to move on."

This was her summary of Chi Mo's personality. Tan You herself was not like this; she was typically emotionally detached and rarely developed intense feelings for people.

"So sometimes I envy those who can let go instantly. They are so decisive. I might never be able to do that, so to prevent my life from having so many ups and downs, I subconsciously avoid romance."