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

Bai Nianchu seemed to be deep in thought.

She truly hadn't expected that, besides Gu Jinxing, someone else would willingly wade into this mess to stand up for her.

As for those unverifiable external injuries, either they were treated by professionals at great expense, or the other party, like the Bai family, has an unfathomable background and the confidence to cover their tracks.

The latter is more likely.

Excluding Ling Yan, who has no background, and Su Yi'an and Xu Muyang, who come from decent but only middle-class families, it's obvious who the rest are.

"I understand." Bai Nianchu nodded, not delving into the matter further, and thanked Gu Jinxing again.

"It's nothing," Gu Jinxing said. "Xiao Chu's affairs are my affairs."

Strictly speaking—this was the first thing he did for Bai Nianchu.

He would certainly put in his utmost care and attention.

Gu Jinxing didn't explicitly say that the extra flesh wounds on those two scoundrels were also partly his doing.

A wild beast was slowly being raised in his heart.

The moment I took action myself, an indescribable sense of excitement spread through my nerves and permeated my chest.

It was as if only in this way could she truly prove that he was valuable to her.

Of course, he wouldn't expose these dark and unpleasant things to Bai Nianchu.

It's 11:30 p.m. now, and it's almost time for Bai Nianchu to rest.

Gu Jinxing smiled slightly: "Xiao Chu, you might feel uncomfortable sharing a bed with a guy you've only known for less than a month, right?"

"I'm staying at a hotel nearby. Would you like to... come back with me for the night? I'll talk to the production team about it." Fearing she might feel uncomfortable, Gu Jinxing added, "My suite has a spare room."

"Come back with me, okay?"

Gu Jinxing's voice was even deeper and more soothing than those ASMR streamers online, like a fine wine, each word spoken as softly as a lullaby:

"I brewed some calming tea there, and the bed and pillows were very soft. If you want a massage, the hotel has professional SPA therapists who can help Xiao Chu relieve fatigue in her head and neck. The mosquito lamps and mosquito repellents were also turned on in advance, so it was quiet and not noisy at all."

After reaching adulthood, Gu Jinxing moved out of the Bai family home.

Busy with work every day and getting off work very late every night, the house Gu Jinxing lives in now is just a place to sleep, and doesn't feel like home.

If in the future, there is a light waiting for him at home, and when he falls asleep at night, there is a warm and soft body pressed against him and snuggling into his arms... This feeling is indescribable, and Gu Jinxing dares not imagine how happy he would be to have these things.

He was independent from a young age and learned how to take care of himself and his younger siblings early on.

Because of his less-than-ideal background and lack of love from his biological parents, Gu Jinxing cherishes the opportunity to give and receive love all the more.

At the same time, he also longs to have his own family and to give double the love to his partner.

After getting married, he'll probably become a full-time stay-at-home husband.

Of course, Gu Jinxing didn't need his wife to play the role of someone who worked hard outside the home.

If his wife is career-oriented, he has plenty of connections and resources to support her; if his wife, like him, just wants to stay at home and be with him, his current assets are enough for them to live a carefree life.

Bai Nianchu had no idea how far ahead Gu Jinxing had thought.

She didn't care where she rested. However, one thing Gu Jinxing mentioned really appealed to her—

The hotel has comprehensive mosquito prevention measures.

The islands in H City are beautiful, but they also have a lot of mosquitoes.

Even if you're wearing long sleeves and pants, mosquitoes can still find other exposed areas, such as the back of your hands, ankles, and neck, not to mention short sleeves, shorts, and skirts.

The cabin rented by the production team also had mosquito repellent spray and electric mosquito repellent liquid, but the effect was mediocre.

Even she, who is immune to mosquitoes, got bitten several times tonight.

In addition, she is a light sleeper, so the buzzing of mosquitoes in her ear was really annoying.

"Okay." Bai Nianchu nodded, accepting Gu Jinxing's invitation.

Gu Jinxing was in a great mood.

For a couple of seconds, my mind went blank.

Once there's a first night, there will be a second night, a third night...

Besides, as Bai Nianchu's older brother, what's wrong with him preventing her from sleeping in the same bed with other men out of concern that she might meet the wrong person?

It's just human nature.

Gu Jinxing curled his lips into a smile, his eyes filled with an overwhelming tenderness that seemed to drown one in it.

"I'll go back to the cabin with you to pack your things," he said softly. "Also, tell Mr. Chen."

*

Upon hearing the news, Chen Yuze's face darkened considerably.

Of course, he didn't dare to show his displeasure to Bai Nianchu, and this bad mood was only directed at Gu Jinxing.

Even if there was only a 3 or 4 point of doubt before, it has now risen to a 7 or 8 point.

Chen Yuze felt a tightness in his chest, and his tone was sour.

"Will you return it, Miss Bai?"

The words, practically an open secret, came from his thin lips: "I can't continue recording this show without you."

Gu Jinxing: "..."

He really wanted to say that if he couldn't continue recording, he should just leave.

Is it because it doesn't have legs, or because it can't walk on its own?

"It's just for one night," Bai Nianchu said, her words of comfort lacking any softness. "I'll be back at dawn."

Chen Yuze knew that once she made up her mind, it was hard to change it, so he could only glare at Gu Jinxing and mutter, "I know."

Having finally won the opportunity to be alone in a room with Bai Nianchu, it was snatched away by someone else in the blink of an eye.

This feeling is unbearable for anyone.

Just as Bai Nianchu finished packing her clothes and was about to step out of the room, Chen Yuze suddenly reached out and gently grabbed her wrist.

"Bai Nianchu".

Chen Yuze knew he was strong, so he only circled her fingers loosely, not daring to use too much force, for fear of hurting her.

Bai Nianchu stopped in her tracks, and he leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Stay away from Gu Jinxing."

Chen Yuze's voice was very low, almost a murmur.

"Believe me, your brother who isn't related to you by blood..." Chen Yuze organized his thoughts before adding the second half of his sentence, "...has impure feelings for you."

After he finished speaking, Bai Nianchu's expression remained indifferent.

It was unclear whether she was trying to hide her surprise, or... she had already suspected something.

Chen Yuze could feel her wrist linger in his palm for a second or two before being pulled away.

"understood."

Bai Nianchu's tone was as casual as if she had already eaten, without any inflection.

Gu Jinxing waited quietly outside the door.

Chen Yuze looked up and met his gaze.

Neither man had any extra expression on their face, but they both saw the undisguised hostility in each other's eyes.

—A formidable opponent.

They simultaneously formed their judgments in their hearts.