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

Until Bai Nianchu reached out her hand, accompanied by her cold voice: "Lower your head."

"...?"

The order came suddenly, with an unquestionable tone.

Although Ling Yan didn't know what she was going to do, his body had already obediently made an instinctive reaction, bending down and leaning half of his body over.

The senses seem to be amplified in an instant.

Ling Yan could clearly hear his own rapid breathing and pounding heartbeat. Even while bending over, he stubbornly raised his eyelids and stared intently at the other person.

Like a trapped beast yearning for its master's affection.

He felt Bai Nianchu's fingertips touch his hair.

Her fingers brushed through his hair like a gentle breeze, but Ling Yan was frozen in place, not daring to move an inch.

What made him gasp for breath was...

Before leaving, Bai Nianchu's fingertips seemed to gently rub the ends of his hair.

So light that Ling Yan couldn't tell if it was reality or a hallucination, a tiny electric current spread from the back of his neck outwards, and the whole world became silent. He could only hear the "thump thump thump" of his heartbeat in his chest, like a drum beating against his eardrums.

Was she touching my head?

The thought had barely formed in his mind when Bai Nianchu's fingers moved away, bringing down a small leaf, which had probably fallen into his hair when he was getting water.

It turned out to be the case.

Ling Yan belatedly realized that what Bai Nianchu had just told him was, "There's something in your hair."

Because he was stunned and didn't react at all, she reached out to help him take it off.

Ling Yan felt a little disappointed, but more than that, he felt a surge of joy and happiness.

This time, his reaction speed returned—just as Bai Nianchu was about to withdraw her hand, he swiftly grabbed her wrist, like a dragon in a cave using its tail to encircle its cherished treasure.

"Touch me again," Ling Yan whispered.

"……May I?"

Before the person being prayed to could even react, the viewers in the live stream had already turned into screaming chickens.

【Aa ...

What kind of puppy talk is this?

[I can't believe I heard someone say "Touch me again" on a dating reality show... My heart can't take it!!]

Soaking in hot springs is supposed to be a hormone-fueled experience, full of physical contact and flirtatious banter, but just a tiny touch between them made me swoon... It's too pure love, isn't it?

[I'm sorry, I previously called the fourth male lead a kitten, always portraying him as a cat, but he's actually a puppy too.]

【How can that not count? The puppy lowers its head, the puppy rubs its head against the puppy, the puppy pulls on its owner's hand and won't let it go~】

[The fourth male is 1.9 meters tall; he must be a large dog, right?]

Whether it's a kitten, a puppy, or a big dog, they're all just the fourth female character's pets.

[That's right, they're all just toys for our fourth daughter (sunglasses-wearing, smirking emoji)]

This show shouldn't be called "Heartbeat House," it should be called "Bai Nianchu's House," because everyone's totally obsessed with her.

[@HeartbeatHouse production team, did you hear that? My boss told you to change your name.]

[I ship whoever the fourth female lead ends up with; I get so full from all the fangirling every day (rubbing belly)]

【I'm also a dog of the fourth female lead, woof woof!】

Touch him again?

Ling Yan's words left Bai Nianchu speechless for a moment: "...Are you a puppy?"

"If you want to," Ling Yan looked at her with his eyes lowered, an angle that made him look somewhat innocent, "I can be."

Bai Nianchu remained silent for a long time before raising her hand and ruffling his hair under his expectant gaze.

"alright?"

Perhaps it's because Ling Yan is somewhat similar to her followers in her original world—they are all so silent...and clingy.

Therefore, Bai Nianchu always indulged him more than others.

"Hmm." Ling Yan's voice was a little muffled.

It's like she's being coquettish.

Lin Zhao watched their interaction, her brows furrowing into a deep frown.

He really couldn't understand: Ling Yan was following Bai Nianchu around like a shadow, acting so obsequiously and eagerly. What was the difference between him and a dog wagging its tail and begging for mercy? Or was he just a lowly lickspittle?

If it were him, he would never have done that.

His pride and self-respect wouldn't allow him to bow his head and do something so shameless.

But... why does my heart ache so much when I see them interacting so intimately?

These emotions came from nowhere, which troubled Lin Zhao.

He realized that he seemed to care too much about Bai Nianchu.

The words to interrupt their time rolled around in my throat, but were eventually swallowed.

……never mind.

There's plenty of time; he'll eventually make Bai Nianchu understand.

These people are not suitable for her.

After soaking in the private hot spring for nearly half an hour, they changed course and went to the swimming pool.

Whether it was a competitive spirit or a desire to impress someone, both men went into the water and swam a few laps.

Their speeds were similar, but Lin Zhao had the edge in terms of swimming technique.

However, Bai Nianchu didn't even glance at him.

After resting by the pool for a while, she also went swimming for a bit.

The two men stopped what they were doing with remarkable tacit understanding, staring at her either directly or subtly.

Bai Nianchu swam freestyle, which wasn't particularly fast. But whether it was the graceful lines of her arms as she swung them, the fluid forward roll and body rotation when she touched the wall, or her mermaid-like figure after pushing off the wall... it was a visual feast for onlookers.

When Bai Nianchu finally emerged from the water, her face was completely wet.

Transparent water droplets slid down her fair forehead and onto her thick eyelashes, giving her a glistening, dewy look, like morning dew on leaves.

Both men were stunned.

Their eyes were glued to her, unable to look away for even a moment.

Really beautiful.

Like a goddess emerging from the snow-capped mountains, the beauty of the icy landscape is overwhelming.

Everyone in the live stream was stunned.

[It's so beautiful... my hands are constantly taking screenshots!]

[The male guest's facial expression control is too good. I can't imagine how out of control I would be if I saw the fourth female guest in person.]

When the fourth baby girl emerged from the water, my mind went blank; I just stared at her eyelashes and the water droplets clinging to the tip of her nose.

I really want to lick it off for her...

[Male second and fourth, you guys are eating so well (gritting your teeth)]

After Bai Nianchu helped him up the ladder, two dry towels were handed to him from both sides at the same time.

On the left is Ling Yan, and on the right is Lin Zhao.

This unexpected understanding caused their expressions to darken.

But when faced with a choice between Lin Zhao and someone else, Bai Nianchu would never choose Lin Zhao.

She reached out and took the towel Ling Yan offered, her tone softening slightly and losing some of its aloofness. "Thank you."

Ling Yan smiled slightly, then quickly brought her a bath towel over. "Here's some too, put this on."

"You'll catch a cold."

"it is good."

[I'm totally shipping them! I'm totally shipping them again! 4499!]

[My biggest misconception about the fourth male character was that he was a sullen, clingy guy. He's clearly just an understanding, affectionate puppy.]

[Haha, does nobody care whether the second male lead lives or dies?]

【It's okay, Strong will take care of himself *^_^*

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Today is my birthday! Did any of you wish me a happy birthday? (nervously rubbing my hands)