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

The assistant's eyes widened: "Wow... really?"

Is this what a wealthy family looks like? Their bodyguards are all tall and handsome, even more dashing than the most expensive male models in bars.

A hint of helplessness and doubt flashed across Bai Nianchu's eyes.

Chen Yuze kept looking at her, so he naturally didn't miss her gaze.

As he approached, he maintained a comfortable distance from Bai Nianchu and explained, "I'm here to pick you up from get off work, as agreed in the letter."

Having said that, he raised an eyebrow: "Young Miss, you didn't see it, did you?"

She keeps talking about "young lady," clearly immersed in her role-playing and unwilling to break free.

"..." Bai Nianchu paused, then said expressionlessly, "I've seen it."

I almost forgot.

Chen Yuze's lips curled into a half-smile. He didn't point it out, nor was he annoyed. Instead, he found it rather...adorable.

Perhaps this is what people online call "cold-faced cuteness"?

"Let's go." Chen Yuze opened his palm to Bai Nianchu, speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "Give me the bag."

Bai Nianchu: "..."

This is the first time I've seen someone talk about carrying a handbag so confidently.

It's as if it was originally his bag.

The assistant sensed the subtle atmosphere and noticed the cameraman following behind Chen Yuze, then realized who he was.

Bai Nianchu participated in a dating reality show some time ago, and everyone in the company knew about it. The show's cameramen even came to the company to take photos and videos.

"I'm sorry! I mistook you for Teacher Bai..."

The assistant couldn't bring himself to say the word "bodyguard," and his face turned as red as a tomato.

"fine."

Chen Yuze opened the car door, and after Bai Nianchu got into the passenger seat, he turned to his assistant and asked, "Do you need a ride?"

"No, no, my home is nearby!" The assistant dared not let her boss's ambiguous boyfriend drive her home; she'd be torn to shreds by the show's fans. "Goodbye, Teacher Bai!"

"goodbye."

After getting in the car, Chen Yuze was in no hurry to shift gears and start driving.

He stretched out his long arm, pulled a gift bag from the back seat, and handed it to Bai Nianchu.

"Today's gift."

When Chen Yuze is alone with Bai Nianchu, his voice is lower and more mellow than when he speaks normally, with a magnetic resonance.

"Open it and take a look."

Bai Nianchu lowered her eyes and took out a gift box from the bag. It contained a classic AMOUAGE perfume: Rose Incense.

In this program, Bai Nianchu received an eye massager, a necklace, flowers...

The first person to give her perfume was the one who did so.

Bai Nianchu did not immediately express her gratitude.

She picked up the perfume bottle and lightly sprayed a pump onto her wrist.

The perfume Chen Yuze chose really suited her. The top notes are frankincense and ink-like scents, the middle notes are rose, and the base notes are cedar and sandalwood, like burning a rose that keeps strangers away. Even the fragrance is misty, cool, and dreamlike.

"Thank you." After carefully smelling it, Bai Nianchu finally spoke, "It's the scent I like."

Chen Yuze's heart stirred.

He stared at Bai Nianchu for two seconds, and a smile crept onto his lips.

If he were Su Yi'an, he would say "I'm glad you like it"; if he were Xu Muyang, he would say "I'm very happy that you like it"; but he is Chen Yuze.

He would choose to climb up the pole.

"so--"

Chen Yuze asked, enunciating each word clearly, "Will you reciprocate with a gift?"

Bai Nianchu's gaze shifted, her pupils shimmering in the afterglow of the setting sun.

She merely turned her body slightly towards Chen Yuze, and the scent of rose incense overwhelmed the man, causing him to swallow hard.

Bai Nianchu slowly opened her mouth: "What do you want to receive?"

Chen Yuze: ...

With just a gentle touch, he willingly took the bait.

This sentence inexplicably popped into Chen Yuze's mind.

Don't say he's not calm enough; the live stream chat is practically going crazy with this nonsense.

[Woman 4: Breathing; Man 5: Skilled.]

[I'm getting my hands on that "secretly satisfying" guy again. Is he living a wish-fulfillment story?]

[Production team, let me in for one episode!]

I love their interactions! This back-and-forth tug-of-war is so sweet!

[A cool guy on the surface but actually a love-obsessed, self-confident romantic vs. a stunningly beautiful woman who's flirting without even realizing it—I'm totally shipping them! (˃ ⌑ ˂ഃ )]

[Such authoritative faces... I can't imagine how sweet their relationship would be!]

Chen Yuze came to pick up Bai Nianchu from get off work today, intending to have dinner with her.

When the topic turned to returning the favor, he casually replied, "A meal."

It's just a meal; no one would refuse.

"When?" Bai Nianchu asked.

"Right now."

Chen Yuze raised an eyebrow, a mischievous glint in his eyes, "Young Miss, you're unwilling?"

Bai Nianchu paused for a moment: "...Whatever you want."

I don't know if they're referring to the meal or his name.

Chen Yuze held the steering wheel with one hand and hummed a few off-key tunes, taking it as a sign that she had agreed.

[Are you addicted to being a bodyguard?]

On another note, it's rather... awkward to hear the fifth male lead call her "Young Miss"... like he's trying to seduce her.

Be confident, and remove the word "like".

[Wouldn't this be considered a private date?]

Otherwise, how would the fifth guy have gotten a second date? It was all thanks to his fierce competition.

In typical dating reality shows, male guests often take female guests to famous Western restaurants—the food is beautiful, the restaurant is stylish, and the prices reflect their wealthy and noble status.

Chen Yuze did the opposite and took Bai Nianchu to a Thai restaurant with a very good reputation.

While waiting for the food, Chen Yuze propped his head up and looked at her.

Bai Nianchu remained silent, so he took the initiative to speak.

Aren't you curious why I chose this place?

Bai Nianchu glanced at him, signaling him to continue.

Chen Yuze curled his lips and said in a secretly boastful tone, "Because you like sweet things."

"And I have a big appetite."

Bai Nianchu: "..."

Comment section: [...]

Having a large appetite... is that something to brag about?

Is this a subtle way of implying that they have a strong metabolism and are in great health?

I think that while the fifth male lead's words and actions may sometimes seem abstract, they are actually quite mature at their core. He understands that in a relationship, one cannot simply pursue the other person blindly; while catering to the other person, one must also acknowledge one's own needs.

[Furthermore, he makes sure the girl hears and sees everything he's thinking and doing immediately, preventing any misunderstandings from arising, which is quite impressive.]

【It has to be you guys, you can analyze so much in just a few words Σ( ° △ °|||)︴】

Despite his large appetite, Chen Yuze still behaves very well in terms of dining etiquette.

He always made sure to serve Bai Nianchu well before taking care of his own stomach.

He initiated most of the conversations: about life in the small house, about work and career, and about hobbies.

And then there was the main topic of the meal—

Talk about the other person's ideal type.