No Beta 13: Xuanxiu Returns

The Week of 7th of October

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This week, fanquan is talking about…

Trending at No.4 on Weibo: snippets from Heart Signal, China’s No.1 dating reality programme, featuring an elaborate, picturesque date with cinematic shots of the paired-up couple playing with fireworks. No wonder that romantic TV series are on an overall decline, because viewers prefer quick-fix fantasies rather than a long drink they could nurse, like preferring cordial over juice. All about the aesthetics and illusions of an intimate connection.