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

This trip to the Maldives has come to a perfect end.

The group returned to the cruise ship, preparing to return home.

The fireworks show that Chen Yuze had been planning for a long time also began the night before he returned to China.

The first firework shot into the sky and burst open with a "bang," revealing a giant pink heart that was so bright that everyone instinctively squinted. Immediately afterward, dozens of fireworks shot into the night sky in succession, one after another, exploding into a sky full of sparks that illuminated the heavens.

The fireworks show lasted for a full fifteen minutes.

The fireworks were so dazzling that everyone's blood boiled, and countless thoughts and an overwhelming feeling of love surged into their hearts.

Surprisingly, in this atmosphere, the first person to confess his feelings to Bai Nianchu was Ling Yan.

He turned around, his eyes fixed intently on Bai Nianchu: "I used to be afraid that you would choose someone else and leave me. But then I realized that even if you did choose someone else, I wouldn't be able to let you go... I love you, so I can only see you; I love you, so my world revolves around you."

"Bai Nianchu," Chen Yuze followed closely behind and said to her, "There are billions of people in this world, and finding someone you like is harder than climbing to heaven, but I've found one—you are the first person to make me fall for you, and you will be the last and only one."

Gu Jinxing's voice was also a little hoarse as he gazed at Bai Nianchu as if she were the most precious thing in the world.

"Xiao Chu, more than forever, I crave a tomorrow with you. I want a long future with you, and I want to give you all the good things in life. I want to be able to say 'I love you' without any worries someday, I want to hug you every day, I want to coax you and pamper you, I want you to love me the same way, and... I want to be with you forever."

Su Yi'an stood a short distance away, the sea breeze ruffling the hem of his shirt. He smiled slightly, his gaze gentle and tender, reflecting in Bai Nianchu's eyes like flowing clear water.

"Many times, I feel like I'm the one being accepted by you. You accept my quirks, you accept my bad habits, you don't try to change me, but choose to accept me as I am... I've gradually come to understand what it feels like to be seen completely by someone. Thank you, Nianchu."

Xu Muyang's eyes were redder than everyone else's combined, down to the corners of his eyes and brows. As he spoke, tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.

"Nianchu... all my experiences with love came from you. My first heartbeat, my first jealousy, my first time thinking about someone so much I couldn't sleep. And the first time we held hands, the first kiss, the first trip we took together... I never knew before that liking someone could be so blissful. I hope you can feel this happiness when you're with me. Nianchu... I really like you so much, I love you so much."

As a system, Luo Chuan created this robotic body that lacked the true body temperature and heart of a human, yet his "heart" was telling him:

"Host, I was born for you. Your will and your very being will always take precedence over all my commands. I will always protect you and accompany you until the end of my life."

Ji Shu and Bai Nianchu's relationship needed no further explanation from him. He simply stepped forward, tenderly cupped a strand of her hair, and placed a gentle kiss on it. "Chief... wherever you are, that's where my love is. As long as you're here, I won't lose my way."

Shen Chaosheng was always the last to speak. His deep, cold voice clearly reached Bai Nianchu's ears, and even those who didn't understand Russian could feel the preciousness and solemnity in his words:

"Моё сердце принадлежит только тебе, ты смысл моей жизни." ("My heart belongs only to you; you are the meaning of my life.")

The most sincere and moving words are often trivial, plain, and heartfelt, spoken without any prior preparation.

The passionate or desperate love contained in each of their words made Bai Nianchu feel slightly breathless.

I don't know who initiated the hug.

One by one, the people wrapped their arms around each other.

Their embrace was so hot, burning like fire; and so tight, as if they wanted to meld her into their bodies.

Bai Nianchu was lost in thought, feeling waves of burning body heat washing over her, filling her heart to the brim.

Their hot tears, which fell onto her collarbone, also sent shivers down her spine.

The warm liquid quickly soaked Bai Nianchu's clothes.

In the past, she might have pushed them away without hesitation.

She didn't resist the hug, but she wasn't used to the scorching temperature.

But now, she has actually begun to crave this warmth.

"малыш." (Baby.)

Shen Chaosheng always liked to call her that.

Have all your wishes come true?

Bai Nianchu was slightly taken aback, and her eyes suddenly turned red.

She nodded and said, "It's all come true."

Shen Chaosheng looked at her very seriously and said, "Me too."

Bai Nianchu: "..."

Bai Nianchu felt a sour and astringent feeling in her chest.

The tears that had been hanging in her eyes finally fell.

Ling Yan, Chen Yuze, Gu Jinxing, Su Yi'an, Xu Muyang, Luo Chuan, Ji Shu, Shen Chaosheng...

Each of them loved her in a different way.

Some love is about clinging tightly to her, some love is about wanting to give her the best, some love is about loving her fiercely until death... Everyone has a different understanding and way of expressing love, but love is private and broad, and love doesn't need to be defined.

Bai Nianchu only knew—

From then on, she would never be alone again.

Bai Nianchu slowly stepped forward and hugged them all back.

She exhaled slowly, her voice clear and firm.

This was the first time she had formally responded to their love.

"I love you all."

……

They kept their promise to watch fireworks together.

How dazzling, how grand.

And their ending—is destined to be a better future.

(End of the article)

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That concludes the main text.

If I were to continue writing, it would just lead to a chaotic scene for everyone, so I'll stop here.

Given the limitations of the 1vN genre, I encountered difficulties with Shen Mu Hai in almost every chapter towards the end, requiring extensive revisions. After much deliberation, I've decided to conclude here. (I don't know if it will suddenly disappear into the "little black room" after completion, but I hope everyone will add it to their bookshelves and visit often (๑´ `๑)))

On a side note: I considered giving up and stopping updating at one point, but I'm incredibly grateful for everyone's continued affirmation, support, and understanding of my struggles and shortcomings. Sometimes I truly feel so lucky to have met such lovely and warm-hearted people here with my very first book. The meaning of our meeting lies in illuminating each other; we've made "Covetousness" a success together, so I hope this book can bring even a little warmth and happiness back to everyone.

Thank you, little ones, for being with us all the way! Thank you so much for your unwavering support!

The following updates will be the "what if" scenarios for each male lead. The background of the "what if" side stories is based on the 1v1 side stories after choosing a male lead on the "Confession Day of the Romance Variety Show".

The order of the side stories is not important; I'll write whichever character I feel inspired with first (most of the side stories are slice-of-life stories after marriage).

For those of you who aren't reading the extra chapters, let's say goodbye here~