Pei Huaiyue, Su Jin, and Gu Yanchen shared one room, while the other two rooms were occupied by Jiang Leran and Zhou Jingyuan, and Xia Mu and Shen Zhimian respectively. Once the rooms were assigned, everyone took their luggage back upstairs.
The rooms were on the second floor. Although the staircase was not long, it couldn’t match the sheer number of suitcases Pei Huaiyue had.
Looking at the one, two, three, four suitcases behind him, he felt a bit troubled.
When he first entered the cabin, he had only carried one suitcase, and the rest were brought in with the help of the staff. Therefore, he cast a pleading look at the staff members who had set up more than ten cameras around the villa, hoping they would continue to lend a hand, but all he got was a cold, shaking refusal.
Once the program officially entered the cabin, the recording began in earnest, so naturally, the staff would not casually step in to interfere with the show’s recording.
Pei Huaiyue wasn’t discouraged either. Since they wouldn’t help, he could justifiably ask Gu Yanchen for assistance.
Thus, he turned around to look for Gu Yanchen.
Only to find that Gu Yanchen had already walked over to Su Jin’s side and, without waiting for the other to speak, helped carry his suitcase and strode briskly upstairs.
Pei Huaiyue: …
Damn it, a step too slow.
With no other choice, he gritted his teeth, picked up a suitcase with his tender hands, and climbed up laboriously.
He couldn’t go on after just a few steps.
Crouching slightly with one hand supporting himself on the stair railing, he panted non-stop.
Crystal-clear sweat dripped onto his long, curled eyelashes, and with just a gentle blink, mist filled his eyes. Because of excessive exertion, his snow-white skin flushed red on both cheeks, and his hands were even rubbed raw, the skin broken.
It hurts so much.
Pei Huaiyue let out a soft hiss.
If only his husband were here; his husband would never bear to let him carry such heavy luggage.
Whenever moments like this arose, Pei Huaiyue missed Gu Minghe exceptionally.
After resting for a moment, just as he was about to continue upstairs, two sets of footsteps sounded behind him. Jiang Leran and Zhou Jingyuan flanked him from left and right. Jiang Leran flashed him a sunny and handsome smile, saying, “I’ll help you.”
Without another word, he picked up a suitcase and headed upstairs swiftly and with light steps.
Zhou Jingyuan was not to be outdone either, saying confidently, “With just these few suitcases, Big Brother will help you carry them all up.”
With that, he rolled up his sleeves and showed Pei Huaiyue his robust muscles, his eyes full of How is that, you’re charmed by me, right?
Pei Huaiyue glanced at him indifferently.
He felt it was a bit greasy and trying too hard.
Yet Zhou Jingyuan was so captivated by that casual glance that his soul felt hooked away.
Pei Huaiyue was exceedingly good-looking; the moment he stepped into the cabin, Zhou Jingyuan had noticed him. Seeing that he was dressed in designer brand-name clothes, he immediately looked like a young master from a wealthy family. Zhou Jingyuan’s heart skipped a beat, thinking that he had truly come to the right show. If he could successfully win Pei Huaiyue over on the show, wouldn’t he gain both a beauty and wealth?
He made up his mind to put on a good performance in front of Pei Huaiyue.
So, he picked up a suitcase.
“It’s pretty light… Oh, crap, what did you pack inside? Why is it so heavy?!” Zhou Jingyuan lifted it, hurriedly put the suitcase back down, and his face turned almost pale.
Pei Huaiyue: …
Big brother, were those muscles of yours just for show?
Losing face in front of Pei Huaiyue, Zhou Jingyuan couldn’t hold his ground and wanted to try again, but he still couldn’t lift it, making the atmosphere awkward for a moment.
Pei Huaiyue: “Why don’t I just do it myself.”
He figured that if he tried real hard, he should be able to finish moving the suitcases before dark.
Zhou Jingyuan refused to give up and insisted on fighting him for the suitcase. Fortunately, Gu Yanchen and Jiang Leran came back down at that moment. The two of them each helped Pei Huaiyue carry another suitcase upstairs, leaving only the last small one. At this point, Zhou Jingyuan finally had a chance to show off.
Although lifting it was still quite strenuous, fortunately, he could barely make it upstairs.
Watching Jiang Leran and Zhou Jingyuan both buzzing around Pei Huaiyue from behind, Xia Mu’s expression looked rather unpleasant.
Back in the room, Su Jin and Gu Yanchen were already waiting for him inside.
“Xiaoxue, which bed are you sleeping in?” Su Jin asked, pointing to the three beds.
Pei Huaiyue didn’t stand on ceremony with him at all and asked directly, “Brother Chen, which one are you sleeping in?”
Gu Yanchen pointed to the one on the right. Upon seeing this, Pei Huaiyue scurried over like a bird in flight to the small middle bed right next to Gu Yanchen’s, hugged a pillow, and refused to get up. “Brother Su Jin, I’m sleeping right here, is that okay?”
Blinking his eyes, he sought Su Jin’s opinion with a pitiful look.
Could Su Jin possibly disagree? He could only nod awkwardly.
As soon as he collapsed onto the bed, Pei Huaiyue felt saved.
Having carried luggage for just that brief moment, he felt as though he was about to collapse from exhaustion. His whole body had zero strength left, and his body sank softly into the soft quilt, his eyes half-closed as he was on the verge of falling asleep.
Fortunately, he remembered he was still recording a show and still had tasks to complete.
Pei Huaiyue opened his eyes, casting a lingering glance filled with flirtatiousness toward Gu Yanchen, who was busy unpacking his luggage, and let out an ambiguous, soft murmur from his throat, “Mm. I can’t take it anymore. I’m so tired.”
He rubbed his sore fingers, putting on an act of being exhausted from carrying the luggage.
Pei Huaiyue’s voice was already delicate, soft, and pleasant to the ear. Playing the pitiful card now gave people an urge to make him cry.
The intermittent, delicate whimpers kept echoing in their ears. Su Jin and Gu Yanchen looked up and saw Pei Huaiyue lying on the bed with his crimson lips slightly parted, mist-like moisture welling up in his eyes, looking weak and feeble as he gazed at Gu Yanchen.
What the hell is Pei Huaiyue doing?
Why is he panting for no reason? Did he take spring medicine?
Su Jin is still in the room, and the cameras are still rolling. Is he starting to seduce him already?
Does carrying luggage warrant panting like this? Besides, his suitcases were clearly carried up by other people! Anyone can tell he’s faking weakness!
But this delicate panting is so alluring; I can’t take it either. Pei Huaiyue, pant a bit more! I love hearing it!
Who the hell can withstand this?!
The live broadcast’s comment section was shocked by Pei Huaiyue’s showboating maneuvers, flooding the screen wave after wave.
Gu Yanchen walked up to him and asked, “Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?”
“My hands hurt.” Pei Huaiyue acted cutely and pitifully, acting spoiled toward Gu Yanchen. “Can Brother Chen help me massage them?”
Su Jin’s gaze immediately locked onto them.
He bit his lip, his expression tense.
Feeling Su Jin’s nervous state, Pei Huaiyue couldn’t help but purse his lips, while the little demon inside his heart chuckled along mischievously.
That’s right, just like this. Let Su Jin feel jealous and envious, and I’ll succeed.
Yet right at that moment, Pei Huaiyue’s nose tickled, and he sneezed at a very inopportune time.
The skin beneath his eyes instantly turned red in patches.
Gu Yanchen: …
Pei Huaiyue rubbed his nose, feeling so awkward.
Gu Yanchen frowned, looking at Pei Huaiyue earnestly.
“Did you wear too little today and catch a cold again? I’ll go get you some cold medicine.”
“No. I didn’t catch a cold. Ah-choo.” Pei Huaiyue hurriedly wrapped himself tightly in the quilt and sneezed several more times in a row.
Now he had no way to argue his case.
Wearing an expression of just as I thought, Gu Yanchen turned to get medicine for Pei Huaiyue, but Su Jin quickly stood up. “I’ll take care of Xiaoxue.”
He lowered his gaze.
Masking the private little thoughts in his heart.
He didn’t want to watch Gu Yanchen take care of Pei Huaiyue, nor did he want them to get too close.
“Then thank you, Brother Su Jin.” Pei Huaiyue didn’t refuse either.
Anyway, as long as Su Jin felt jealous, his goal was achieved.
After Su Jin brewed the cold medicine, he brought it over and fed it to Pei Huaiyue. Before long, Pei Huaiyue started complaining of the cold again.
“Brother Chen, I forgot to bring long sleeves. Could you lend me some clothes to wear?”
Gu Yanchen glanced at the room, which was filled with Pei Huaiyue’s own suitcases, and said speechlessly, “What on earth did you pack in all those suitcases of yours?”
Pei Huaiyue felt a guilty conscience.
“I didn’t know the weather would turn cold all of a sudden.”
How could he not know? He did it entirely on purpose.
Helpless, Gu Yanchen prepared to rummage through his suitcase to find a few pieces of clothing Pei Huaiyue could wear. At this moment, Su Jin spoke up in a gentle and soft tone again, “Xiaoxue, you can wear mine. Your figure is closer to mine; you probably won’t be able to fit into Yanchen’s clothes.”
“All right then.”
Pei Huaiyue smiled sweetly.
After accepting Su Jin’s clothes, he still didn’t forget to swiftly snatch the jacket that Gu Yanchen was about to put back into his suitcase.
Gu Yanchen: …
Su Jin: …
Su Jin’s original intention was to prevent Pei Huaiyue from wearing Gu Yanchen’s clothes, but as a result, Pei Huaiyue took both this and that. Su Jin’s calculation fell through; casting a scrutinizing gaze at Pei Huaiyue and Gu Yanchen, he felt sour inside and was not very happy.
However, Pei Huaiyue was extremely happy.
Feeling Su Jin’s continuous waves of jealousy, his mind also continuously received prompt sounds for points.
Sure enough, participating in a dating variety show made earning points as easy as pie.
Pei Huaiyue’s actions naturally sparked dissatisfaction among Gu-Su CP fans once more, and the comment section cursed and yelled.
Is Pei Huaiyue sick? Is he deliberately trying to disgust Su Jin?!
Su Jin is too gentle and kind. If someone acted like this green tea around me, I would have slapped them across the face long ago!
Ahhh, I can’t take it anymore. Who can chase this green tea Pei Huaiyue out of the cabin??
Gu Yanchen, won’t you snatch your clothes back? You’re just gonna let him wear them like that? Your clothes can only be worn by Su Jin!!
Gu Yanchen was evidently also shocked by Pei Huaiyue’s behavior.
He stared closely at him with a gaze that seemed as though he wanted to see right through Pei Huaiyue. Under that look, Pei Huaiyue suddenly felt a chill run down his spine; the pressure coming from the big boss made him scared.
“Come with me.”
Abruptly, Gu Yanchen said to Pei Huaiyue in a cold voice.
“Huh?”
Pei Huaiyue froze in a daze for a second. Before he could even react, he was grabbed by the collar by Gu Yanchen and effortlessly hoisted up from the bed.
Right in front of Su Jin, Gu Yanchen dragged him into the bathroom, the door slamming shut with a bang.
Holy shit, holy shit, what is Gu Yanchen doing right now?!
There are no cameras in the bathroom. He dragged Pei Huaiyue in there; what does he want to do to him?
No way, Su Jin is still watching right here. Are they hooking up already?
Su Jin was also dumbfounded by this scene.
He blankly stared at the closed bathroom door, his heart aching with a sour, bloated sensation.
Inside the bathroom, Gu Yanchen crossed his arms, looking at Pei Huaiyue with a leisurely expression.
“Explain. What’s going on with you?”
“What do you mean, what’s going on?” Pei Huaiyue played dumb. “Big brother, I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”
“Playing dumb with me?” Gu Yanchen didn’t fall for that routine. “Why on earth did you come to participate in a dating variety show?”
Guistically, Pei Huaiyue lowered his head with a guilty conscience, his fingers practically scratching through his skin.
“I came to participate in a dating show to date, of course.”
“Date? Does Gu Minghe know about this?” Gu Yanchen raised an eyebrow.
“He, he has no right to control me.” Pei Huaiyue blinked. “We’re already divorced.”
Gu Yanchen took a deep breath. “Fine. I don’t object to you finding a second spring after divorcing Gu Minghe, but what do you mean by always hovering around me and Su Jin? I certainly don’t think you like me in any way. Or could it be that you’ve set your eyes on Su Jin?”
Set eyes on Su Jin?
Pei Huaiyue was rendered speechless by Gu Yanchen’s train of thought.
Yet Gu Yanchen felt the more he thought about it, the more likely it became.
Thinking of how Su Jin had fed Pei Huaiyue medicine earlier and even wanted to lend him clothes, Gu Yanchen felt uncomfortable inside.
“You can date whoever you want, just stay away from Su Jin.” Gu Yanchen voiced a warning.
Seeing that Gu Yanchen had misunderstood, Pei Huaiyue didn’t bother to explain. Anyway, his mission was to cause misunderstandings between the main couple. After falling silent for a brief moment, he suddenly raised his head, looking at Gu Yanchen with a bright expression as he hooked the corners of his lips into a mysterious smile.
“Big brother, that’s not necessarily true, you know.”
Gu Yanchen frowned. “What kind of bad ideas are you cooking up again? Listen to me, behave yourself a bit lately. Haven’t you seen what people on the internet are saying about you? Even though Gu Minghe hired internet trolls to suppress comments for you, it still can’t keep up with the speed of you trending on hot searches.”
“Huh?” Pei Huaiyue was genuinely stunned this time.
So Gu Minghe had still been doing those things behind his back for him.
After Gu Yanchen walked out, Pei Huaiyue looked at himself in the bathroom mirror.
Gazing at the pale-faced person in the mirror, his expression grew unfathomable. His heart surged with continuous waves of warmth at the thought of Gu Minghe. Raising a hand, he messed up his hair a bit and gently pinched his collarbone until a few suspicious, reddish marks appeared on his skin. Only then did he leave the bathroom and return to the live broadcast camera’s field of view.
Consequently, everyone saw Pei Huaiyue ducking into the bathroom with Gu Yanchen. When they came out, his hair was messy, his clothes were disheveled, and ambiguous red marks had appeared on his neck.
Oh my god, could Pei Huaiyue and Gu Yanchen have actually done it in the bathroom just now??
Explosive, too explosive!
But they only went in for five minutes; they finished already? President Gu’s duration is this short?
It’s also possible they just kissed his neck (anyway, President Gu can’t possibly be a one-minute man).
Grass, grass, grass, Pei Huaiyue is too scheming!! I pity my family’s Su Jin!!
The live chat exploded instantly.
Simultaneously, #PeiHuaiyueAndGuYanchenToiletDoi# also hit the hot searches.
In a certain evening gala’s rehearsal backstage, Gu Minghe was preparing for tonight’s show recording.
Out of nowhere, he heard a conversation between staff members behind him.
“Did you check the hot searches? Are Gu Yanchen and Pei Huaiyue’s affair true or false?” “Nine times out of ten it’s true. To declare his territory, Pei Huaiyue even chased after him onto a dating show, and the two of them even did it in the restroom. Tsk tsk, how could they not hold it in? They’re still on a show and acting so fiery-hot already. It’s just a pity for Su Jin.”
Gu Minghe’s calm gaze swept past them lightly.
Remembering Gu Yanchen’s relationship with Gu Minghe, the staff members promptly shut their mouths.
Gu Minghe didn’t say anything.
He calmly finished recording the program.
Then, the moment he stepped off the stage, his face darkened as he told the assistant trailing beside him, “Hand me your phone.”
The assistant actually didn’t dare let Gu Minghe look at the hot searches, but knowing that fire couldn’t be wrapped in paper, he could only hand the phone over sheepishly.
After reading through the hot searches, Gu Minghe’s expression didn’t undergo any major changes. His fingers swiped across every single comment on the square, and after a long while, he spoke: “Keep paying people to suppress the comments.”
“O-Okay.” The assistant was filled with trepidation and fear.
“The dating variety show that Pei Huaiyue is participating in—go contact them for me.”
“Huh?” The assistant froze.
“I’m going to participate.”