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

(Note that this is an "if" scenario, not a continuation of the main story.)

(Xu Muyang's "what if" side story setting: If Bai Nianchu chose him on Confession Day. There's not much plot, just a sweet romance between the young couple^^)

(If a puppy loves you, it will love you forever. — Jeffrey Masson, "Dogs Aren't Love Liars")

"For me, just being able to let you know how I feel in person is already a great joy."

"I like you, Bai Nianchu. I like you very much."

On the day of the confession, the cameras, staff, and other guests all focused their attention on them.

Xu Muyang did have expectations in his heart.

But when it came to the reverse selection round, and Bai Nianchu actually stood in front of him, he felt nothing but disbelief.

"You chose me...me?"

Xu Muyang stared at her blankly with his bright blue eyes, his mind blank for a long time.

He only gradually came to his senses when the shouts of "Give me a kiss!" kept ringing out.

Since the show started filming, he and Bai Nianchu have had very few proper dates, let alone her taking the initiative to choose him.

Xu Muyang even had some doubts—was this just a beautiful dream he was having?

If so, he would be willing to remain immersed in the dream forever and never wake up.

"Nianchu..."

When Bai Nianchu met Xu Muyang's puppy-dog-like gaze, her eyes flickered slightly.

She reached out and grabbed his collar, pulling him closer.

Xu Muyang, as if boneless, pulled her over with a gentle touch. His puppy-dog eyes looked at her with wetness, but then lowered shyly the moment they met her gaze.

"Why are you staring blankly?" Bai Nianchu's voice trailed off with a hint of amusement as she whispered in his ear, "Don't you want a kiss?"

Xu Muyang's ears turned red instantly.

"Yes, yes!" he stammered, his voice trembling.

His fingers clenched and unclenched nervously at the seam of his trousers, taking several seconds to mentally prepare himself before slowly lowering his head.

The moment Xu Muyang kissed Bai Nianchu, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his whole body trembled.

Unlike the tissue kisses during the punishment games, the touch of their lips together was a hundred times softer than he had imagined.

Inexperienced lips awkwardly touched and sucked...

Xu Muyang blushed from the tips of his ears to the roots of his neck, until his entire handsome face turned into a ripe tomato.

When they parted, he was breathing even harder than Bai Nianchu, his chest heaving violently.

A thin layer of mist welled up in her eyes, making her look like a puppy who had been kissed until she was dizzy.

"Nianchu..."

Xu Muyang's originally cheerful and clear voice unconsciously became sweeter, with a touch of nasal tone that softened people's hearts.

He pleaded, "I didn't do well just now, could... could I try again?"

Bai Nianchu was amused by his pitiful appearance and reached out to ruffle his fluffy blond hair.

"Sweetie, we'll kiss you again when we get back."

Xu Muyang hooked his finger around hers and shook it, his eyes sparkling.

"Then you must remember... you're not allowed to lie to me."

*

After starting a relationship with Xu Muyang, Bai Nianchu's biggest feeling was: it's like raising a human-shaped golden retriever.

Not only is she clingy, but she's also extremely jealous.

After the show aired, the young couple would always run into fans of "Heartbeat House" whenever they went to the cinema, park, or other places for a date.

If fans ask, "Can I take a photo with you guys?", Xu Muyang can accept it. But if fans request a photo with Bai Nianchu alone, Xu Muyang will be jealous for a long time, regardless of whether his girlfriend agrees or not.

After each group photo, he would cling tightly to Bai Nianchu, his voice filled with unspeakable grievance:

"Nianchu, shall we go home early?"

Xu Muyang was the one who suggested the date, but he was also the one who always suggested going home early.

Seeing his expression, Bai Nianchu couldn't help but reach out and pinch his pouting lips, which were so thick they could hold an oil bottle.

"Jealous again? It's just a few photos."

Xu Muyang, still in that position, looked at her pitifully, and uttered each word slowly and deliberately: "But...our...photos...don't...have...as many as theirs!"

Bai Nianchu: "..."

Xu Muyang added, "Nianchu...is my...girlfriend...not...theirs!"

Bai Nianchu glanced at him helplessly and let go of his hand.

Forget it, what's the point of reasoning with a duckling or a puppy?

*

Xu Muyang is someone who can't sit still.

He would say he would never go out again, but every weekend he would still pester Bai Nianchu to go out on dates.

Having gained experience, Xu Muyang prepared a date plan in advance—

He chooses private restaurants, off-the-beaten-path movies, and even his after-dinner walks are carefully planned to be in scenic spots with few people.

Everything was planned perfectly!

He went to the restroom midway through the date.

It was only five minutes later, when he came out, he saw a girl standing in front of Bai Nianchu.

The girl smiled brightly, holding her phone up in front of Bai Nianchu, the screen displaying a bright WeChat QR code.

His girlfriend is being asked for her WeChat by other girls!

Xu Muyang was stunned.

Before the brain can process it, the body has already reacted.

Xu Muyang rushed over in a few steps, grabbed Bai Nianchu's waist, pulled her into his arms, and forced a stiff smile, saying, "Sorry, she has a boyfriend."

The girl who had approached him looked him up and down, then glanced at Bai Nianchu with regret before apologizing and leaving.

As for Xu Muyang—

The puppy's anger was obvious; it not only clung tightly to her and wouldn't let go, but also nuzzled and rubbed against her, trying to squeeze its over 1.8-meter-tall body into her arms.

This was the first time Bai Nianchu had realized how childish he was.

But it's actually quite cute.

Bai Nianchu's clothes were disheveled from his nudgings, and her heart almost melted from his rubbing against her.

She reached out and pinched the back of his neck, whispering, "Are you angry again?"

"No." Xu Muyang turned his face away. "Why would I be angry? I'm not that petty."

Bai Nianchu paused for a moment, then gave a meaningful "hmm".

Xu Muyang, who was holding her tightly, remained silent for a long time before muttering, "Okay... there's just a little bit."

He knew his girlfriend was beautiful and charming, that's for sure.

But why would even girls ask her for her WeChat ID?

Boys can't, and girls can too!

When Xu Muyang got home that night, he became angrier and angrier as he thought about it.

Finally, I opened Weibo on my phone, logged into my alternate account, and quickly posted a thread:

"Sun Dog: I went to the bathroom on a date with my girlfriend, and when I came out I saw her being asked for WeChat by another girl! My girlfriend is too charming, what should I do? I need help online, I'm already crying!!"

His post got a lot of traffic; in less than half an hour, it had already received over a thousand comments.

[How could a girl steal my girlfriend's place while I'm in a relationship? Hahaha, this blogger is so pitiful!]

[I don't believe it unless the blogger sends me a picture of his girlfriend privately. [Serious assessment]]

[Blogger, be careful! According to cockroach rules, when you find one cockroach, it means there are already hundreds or thousands of them lurking in the shadows!]

[I know the answer to this question—your girlfriend is going to have a girlfriend soon^^]

[It's okay, blogger... Your girlfriend is just more traditional and insists on monogamy.]

[Hahaha, what the hell is this about monogamy? So you have a boyfriend and then find a girlfriend, huh?]

The comments section was full of laughter; not a single person sympathized with him.

As Xu Muyang scrolled through the messages, his expression shifted from anger to shock, and then to disbelief.

"Chu Bao, look at them!" He held his phone up to Bai Nianchu's face, his voice accusing, "They're all laughing at me!"

Bai Nianchu glanced at it and pondered, "It is somewhat funny."

"Nianchu!!" Xu Muyang exploded.

"What's wrong?" Bai Nianchu blinked.

Xu Muyang angrily threw her phone down, flopped onto the bed, buried her face in the pillow, and muffled her voice: "Even you're laughing at me..."

Bai Nianchu poked his waist, and he bounced, but still stubbornly refused to look up.

"Xu Muyang".

"..."

"Xu Muyang, are you trying to suffocate yourself?"

"...o(´^｀)o"

Bai Nianchu looked at him and said, "If you don't get up, I'm leaving."

This sentence precisely hit Xu Muyang's Achilles' heel.

He rolled over almost instantly, pinning Bai Nianchu down on the soft mattress. His breath, hot and soft, clung to her neck.

"All you do is bully me."

"I won't get up without a kiss... no, two kisses."

Bai Nianchu: "..."

She strongly suspected that Xu Muyang was raised on cuteness.

They're incredibly cute.