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

It was past 2 a.m.

Instead of staying in his own room to sleep, Ling Yan secretly came to her bedside and stared at her.

Bai Nianchu remained silent: "..."

If it were someone with a heart condition, they might be so frightened by him that their heart would stop.

Ling Yan's dark eyes almost blended into the thick night, carrying an unyielding melancholy. He stood quietly by the bed, his gaze fixed on her face, his eyes concealing an indescribable loneliness and an unyielding obsession.

Although his gaze wasn't burning, Bai Nianchu had the illusion that his whole being was being burned through.

Upon seeing her awake, Ling Yan, without waiting for her to speak, cupped her face and kissed her.

This kiss was urgent and fierce, unlike any kiss I'd ever had before.

Ling Yan acted as if he had gone mad, his lips pressing heavily against hers, his tongue prying open her teeth, penetrating her almost violently.

His palms gripped the back of her head, as if he wanted to stuff her whole body into his.

Bai Nianchu was a little breathless from the kiss.

Although Ling Yan had kissed passionately before, it had never been this intense.

His kiss now carried a desperate, almost reckless offensive, as if demanding an answer, or as if desperately trying to prove something.

Clearly, today's confession was a huge blow to him.

Ling Yan only stopped abruptly when he bit a corner of Bai Nianchu's lip, leaving a faint metallic taste between her lips and teeth.

Ling Yan released Bai Nianchu and froze when he saw the drop of bright red blood on her lips.

He took a step back helplessly, apologizing to her repeatedly, "I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."

"Baby, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to... I'm so sorry..."

His voice grew lower and hoarser, with a noticeable tremor.

Bai Nianchu sighed softly.

She stretched out her arm and pulled Ling Yan to sit down on the edge of the bed. She rubbed his head with the gesture he knew best and that made him feel most at ease, her fingers running through his hair, soothing him again and again.

"Ling Yan, you don't need to push yourself like this."

Bai Nianchu didn't want to see him in pain either.

Although she felt a little resentful, she suggested again, "Let's break up—"

"Don't say 'break up'!"

Ling Yan suddenly raised his head, interrupting her.

His pupils were trembling violently, his eyes were bloodshot, and his hoarse voice was almost broken.

He stared intently at Bai Nianchu, his eyes filled with such thick gloom and obsession that they almost overflowed, even startling Bai Nianchu slightly.

"Baby, it doesn't matter how many lovers you have outside, I won't interfere..."

"Don't leave me... please?"

Every syllable Ling Yan uttered trembled.

He seemed to be on the verge of breaking down.

"We can't break up, we absolutely can't break up..."

As long as he is her boyfriend, all the other men can only be her secret lovers.

He dared not hope that Bai Nianchu would only have him; he only hoped to occupy a corner in her heart.

Even Bai Nianchu didn't want his words.

He really will die.

Seeing Ling Yan on the verge of collapse, Bai Nianchu felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

She pulled him into her arms, letting him bury his head against her chest, her fingertips gently stroking his back, her voice filled with an unprecedented tenderness and apology.

"I'm sorry, I won't say anything more."

"We won't break up, baby."

This was the first time Bai Nianchu had ever called him "baby" on her own initiative.

Ling Yan trembled upon hearing her response.

As he smelled the familiar fragrance emanating from Bai Nianchu, the grievances and resentment hidden deep in his heart gradually subsided.

The fear and unease that had been churning all night gradually subsided at this moment.

That's right...

He loves Bai Nianchu; he can't live without her.

Since that's the case, what's there to fuss about?

If he were to abandon his Jasmine and his Moon simply because another man had interfered, that would be the greatest folly and mistake.

Having finally come to terms with it, Ling Yan slowly raised his eyes, stretched out his arms, and returned Bai Nianchu's embrace.

His arms were wrapped tightly around Bai Nianchu's waist, his chin resting in the crook of her neck, and he said in a muffled voice, "You're not allowed to say 'break up' anymore."

His voice was still hoarse, but it wasn't as broken as before.

Bai Nianchu softly agreed, "Okay."

"You are not allowed to leave me."

"it is good."

"Let's sleep together tonight."

Bai Nianchu smiled and ruffled his hair with her fingers. "Okay."

No matter what he says, I'll say okay, right?

Ling Yan lifted his face from Bai Nianchu's neck and looked at her, saying, "You have to do it."

Bai Nianchu: "...Okay."

Ling Yan was satisfied.

No matter how many people are around Bai Nianchu, he will never give up his position as her boyfriend.

will never.

*

After Bai Nianchu's lovers' identities were exposed, the system thought to itself—as the host's sweetheart, it had to gather everyone together for them to be easy to manage!

So he immediately created a group chat called "Queueing Up to Get Your Love Number," and added the other seven men to the group.

[Queuing to receive a love number] (8 people)

[Xiaotong Online TieTie (Luochuan): Reply with 1 online.]

[Elio (Xu Muyang): ...What kind of group is this?]

[Elio (Xu Muyang): Why is Ling Yan in the group chat too? Is this appropriate?!]

[Xiao Tong Online (Luo Chuan): It's like this, your relationship has been exposed, so let's create a group chat for easier communication.]

[CYZ (Chen Yuze): You can't even tell the difference? You're really petty. @Ling]

[Ling (Ling Yan): I will not break up.]

[I've made you all jealous (Ji Shu): Don't get too cocky, it's just the title of boyfriend.]

[black (Shen Chaosheng): 1]

[1an (Su Yi'an): There are so many people. [smiley emoji]]

[G (Gu Jinxing): In that case, how about we have a get-together next weekend? Does anyone have any objections?]

[CYZ (Chen Yuze): Okay, I'll do whatever my brother-in-law says. Anyway, I live next door.]

[black (Shen Chaosheng): 1]

[Elio (Xu Muyang): Living next door to Nianchu doesn't make you special...]

[I've made you all red bean paste (Ji Shu): Okay. By the way, the leader asked what time you're going home? @Ling]

[Ling (Ling Yan): I have to work overtime today, so don't bother saving my lunch.]

[Xiao Tong Online (Luochuan): I'll do it, I'll cook tonight! @I've made you all red bean paste]

[Elio (Xu Muyang): ...]

[Elio (Xu Muyang): Wait, are you guys being this harmonious? [Cosmic Cat Head Emoji]]

[1an (Su Yi'an): Can I join your family?]

[Black (Shen Chaosheng): No.]

[I've made you red bean paste (Ji Shu): No way.]

[Ling (Ling Yan): No.]

[Xiao Tong Online (Luochuan): No way!]