Romance Variety Show: The aloof and beautiful fourth female lead is always coveted.

When Gu Jinxing pushed open the door and entered, this was the scene he saw:

Xu Muyang pinned Bai Nianchu down, their bodies pressed tightly together, and from his angle, it looked like they were forcibly kissing.

At that moment, Gu Jinxing felt his blood rush to his head.

His hands, hanging by his sides, clenched tightly. A surge of anger pounded in his chest, and his eyes turned cold and brooding.

The scene of Bai Nianchu being harassed by scumbags two days ago flashed back to her again—even though she was not harmed and fought back, those two scumbags were "well" dealt with by him.

However... even late at night, Gu Jinxing still couldn't fall asleep.

The thought of not being by Bai Nianchu's side when she was in danger made his heart ache.

Call him sensitive or overly worried, whatever.

Gu Jinxing couldn't stand anyone coercing her, even if that person was a guest invited by the program team.

"Get out of my way."

Gu Jinxing's voice was as cold as ice. He yanked Xu Muyang away and, before the other could react, threw a punch.

Bai Nianchu: "...?"

Xu Muyang: "!!"

Xu Muyang took a solid punch and staggered back two steps before he could regain his footing.

He covered his burning cheek, the skin beneath his palms numb and hot, his eyes filled with confusion and shock, completely unaware of what had happened.

After being beaten by his brother-in-law, Xu Muyang's eyes even became clear.

Gu Jinxing is handsome and exudes the aura of a superior, but when he met them at the Heartbeat House the last time, his tone and the feeling he gave off were quite gentle and humble.

Who would have thought that after he suppressed that gentleness, his aura would be so intimidating.

"I...I wasn't..." Xu Muyang belatedly realized how misleading the scene had been, and hurriedly stammered as he tried to explain.

"Nothing," Gu Jinxing said coldly, looking at him as if he were a piece of unrecyclable trash. "Who gave you permission to lay a hand on me?"

After saying that, he took a step forward and raised his fist again.

"Brother Jinxing." It was Bai Nianchu who stopped the farce.

Gu Jinxing paused, and when his gaze fell on her, his sharpness softened considerably, his eyes filled with concerned inquiry, "Xiao Chu?"

"He tripped by accident," Bai Nianchu said truthfully. "It was just an accident."

"Yes, it's all a misunderstanding, brother-in-law!"

In his haste, Xu Muyang blurted out the name he was thinking of.

Gu Jinxing: "..."

Gu Jinxing frowned: "Who is your brother-in-law?"

No matter how big the misunderstanding, if that name is used, he deserves to take this punch.

A sense of awkwardness and silence prevailed.

"Just now, I really just wanted to help pour some water." Xu Muyang stood there, explaining in a low voice like a quail that had made a mistake, "I didn't expect to trip over the carpet and fall on Nianchu... I'm sorry."

Xu Muyang's deep blue eyes quickly became misty with tears, shimmering light trembling beneath his eyelashes, making him look extremely pitiful.

"Nianchu, does it hurt anywhere?"

He was just focused on how fragrant and soft it was.

They completely forgot that he was also a guy with some weight to him.

What if we hurt or damage Bai Nianchu by pressing on her?

Bai Nianchu shook her head, only slightly lifting her eyelids to glance at him.

"Go sit on the sofa," she said.

Xu Muyang was a little at a loss, but he always listened to Bai Nianchu. Even though his brother-in-law's gaze was as cold as the winter wind, he obediently sat back down on the sofa.

Soon, Bai Nianchu took out disinfectant swabs and ointment from the medicine cabinet and sat down next to Xu Muyang.

She leaned slightly forward and began to treat the injury on his cheek.

Gu Jinxing felt a pang of sorrow as he watched this scene.

Unfortunately, there was a relationship between him and Bai Nianchu, so he had no right to stop them from getting close and could only remain silent.

After a long pause, he gave a brief apology in a calm, magnetic, and even voice, "I'm sorry, I misunderstood just now."

Xu Muyang felt pressured for no apparent reason.

Although Gu Jinxing apologized, his complex and unpredictable gaze and the strong aura he exuded made Xu Muyang even more nervous—it was a mixture of protectiveness, possessiveness, and some indescribable emotion.

It's hard to say why the brother-in-law would have such a possessive feeling towards Bai Nianchu.

Could it be... that he can't stand seeing his sister being close to other men?

Is this what they call a sister complex?

It's really a bit scary.

They're already keeping such a close eye on things before they've even started talking; what will happen if they do start talking...?

Xu Muyang could feel Gu Jinxing's gaze, almost tangible, fixed on Bai Nianchu's fingers as she applied medicine to him. This made him somewhat uneasy, and he swallowed several times.

Reason told him that if he wanted to win back his brother-in-law's favor, he shouldn't stay there and take Bai Nianchu's care for granted. Doing so would only make his brother-in-law more displeased and dislike him even more.

but……

Bai Nianchu applied the medicine very gently, the cotton swabs with ointment wiping his red and swollen skin, bringing a cool and refreshing touch.

It's very comfortable, and it's also easy to get addicted to it.

Xu Muyang unconsciously softened his breathing, afraid of disturbing this moment of tenderness.

This was the first time a girl had applied medicine to him, and that girl was Bai Nianchu.

If I had to describe it, it's like a cool, beautiful cat that never bows to humans. But when a human is hurt in its presence, perhaps out of pity, or perhaps a touch of tenderness and affection—in short—

This usually aloof cat took the initiative to come closer and gently touched him with its soft nose, as a form of comfort.

How can this not be considered a profit?

"Okay." Bai Nianchu put away the ointment, and Gu Jinxing bent down to help her put the ointment back in the medicine cabinet and threw the used cotton swabs into the trash can.

The person was delivered, and the medicine was given; Xu Muyang had no reason to stay at her house any longer.

He stood up, his face showing his reluctance. "I won't disturb you any longer, I'll head back now."

Gu Jinxing's expression softened slightly, and he nodded.

Before leaving, Xu Muyang said again, "Goodbye, Brother Jinxing. Nianchu, see you tomorrow~"

Gu Jinxing: "..."

His previously relaxed expression turned cold again.

If each male guest had a score in his mind, then Xu Muyang would be the first one to have all his points deducted.

After Xu Muyang left, only Bai Nianchu and Gu Jinxing remained in the living room.

There was a subtle silence in the air.

Gu Jinxing admitted that he acted impulsively when he attacked Xu Muyang.

Even if Bai Nianchu does something intimate with someone else, he has no reason to be angry or jealous.

After all... he was only Bai Nianchu's nominal older brother.

Even though he was confident that he could give Bai Nianchu the best life and the most intense love.

Gu Jinxing still couldn't help but doubt himself:

Will my identity and my love embarrass you?