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

Chen Yuze stepped forward, his figure blocking Xu Muyang and Bai Nianchu.

Because he was a few centimeters taller than Xu Muyang, his slightly downward gaze seemed particularly unfriendly.

Chen Yuze: "Teacher Xu's performance schedule is so full, you should focus on working and making money."

He usually calls people by their first names.

A sudden use of honorifics doesn't elicit respect; instead, it's full of sarcasm.

Xu Muyang gave a forced smile: "Teacher Chen, there's a limit to how you interact with girls. Being too clingy can backfire!"

Chen Yuze chuckled.

What do you mean? Are you cursing him to never be able to get a girlfriend?

"No need for you to trouble yourself, Teacher Xu."

"My work is none of Teacher Chen's concern!"

When Wen Shanshan arrived late, she saw the two men locked in a tense standoff.

"What happened to them again?" Wen Shanshan asked Bai Nianchu.

Bai Nianchu paused for a moment, then said, "Ignore them, let's go."

Sure enough, as soon as Bai Nianchu left, they immediately dropped their standoff and followed silently, like two dogs being led by their owner on a leash.

[I can't take it anymore, Vision, the golden retriever, and the wolfhound...]

[There's no need to worry about them; as soon as the fourth woman leaves, they'll follow her with a "tap-tap-tap" sound.]

[Awesome!]

After observing and testing her for the past few days, Wen Shanshan had a clear understanding of the situation—she knew that there was no possibility of a future development between her and the five male guests on the show.

However, her professional habit as a screenwriter, coupled with her innate love of excitement and a desire to have fun, always makes her want to add fuel to the fire, create drama, and generate some entertainment value for the show.

So, after walking only a few steps into the supermarket, she specifically asked, "Should we split up?"

In typical dating reality shows, going separately is the best way to create opportunities for alone time, essentially giving you a short 1-on-1 date. But this season of "Heartbeat House" is different—all the male guests' hearts are blatantly set on the same person, so who would want to follow any show's formula?

Before Bai Nianchu could reply, the two men refused in unison.

Chen Yuze: "Let's not separate, let's go together."

Xu Muyang: "Let's go together, so we can discuss what to buy."

Wen Shanshan raised an eyebrow, but didn't insist. "Okay."

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The girls naturally didn't get to push the shopping carts, so Chen Yuze and Xu Muyang each pushed one.

The aisles between the supermarket shelves were not wide enough to fit three people and two shopping carts; they could only walk one in front of the other.

Chen Yuze, quick-witted and agile, seized the initiative and moved closer to Bai Nianchu first. Xu Muyang could only slow down and walk behind alongside Wen Shanshan.

Wen Shanshan glanced at Xu Muyang and saw that he couldn't even keep up a smile; he looked very dejected.

She glanced again at the man and woman walking ahead: Chen Yuze had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and even a simple black hoodie looked stylish on him; Bai Nianchu was slender, and her red dress subtly outlined her graceful curves. The two of them looked perfectly matched.

Wen Shanshan suddenly chuckled, teasingly asking in a voice only she and Xu Muyang could hear, "Jealous?"

Xu Muyang was taken aback, not expecting her to be so direct, and then frankly admitted, "A little."

"Need any help?" Wen Shanshan's eyes crinkled into a smile, her gaze full of teasing and urging.

Xu Muyang answered without hesitation: "Yes."

More than twenty minutes later.

Just as the four of them were halfway through their shopping, Wen Shanshan suddenly approached Bai Nianchu and casually asked, "Nianchu, what brand of mints do you usually feed Jiang Meng and the others? Does this supermarket sell them? I'd like to buy some other flavors to try."

Bai Nianchu glanced at her and Xu Muyang subtly, but did not refuse: "In the snack area."

"Then take me there," Wen Shanshan said with a smile, taking her hand and quickening her pace.

Xu Muyang's eyes lit up. Seizing the opportunity, he naturally pushed the cart to catch up and squeezed next to Bai Nianchu.

The live stream chat instantly erupted in laughter:

[Haha, how can they be like this! Even shopping at the supermarket feels like a palace intrigue drama.]

Suddenly, I feel like the fourth female lead is like an emperor who knows nothing about palace intrigues, the third and fifth male leads are like concubines vying for favor, and the fifth female lead is like a professional instigator, always eager for drama!

This show is so good to watch while eating! ^^

Because of severe traffic congestion during rush hour, Xu Muyang and Wen Shanshan both came by subway instead of driving.

The only way back to the cabin was to hitch a ride with Chen Yuze.

Xu Muyang has always been a very sociable person. Ever since Wen Shanshan helped him at the supermarket, he has consciously included her in his allies. Before getting into the car, he even secretly bribed her with the kind offer that "I'll cook for you next time it's your turn to cook."

Chen Yuze opened the car door, intending for Bai Nianchu to sit in the passenger seat.

Unexpectedly, Wen Shanshan plopped down inside, looking embarrassed. "Yu Ze, I'm sorry, I get carsick easily in the back seat."

Chen Yuze: "..."

Chen Yuze swallowed his words back. If it weren't for the good upbringing he had been instilled with since childhood, he probably would have already blurted them out.

Did he think he was deaf and didn't hear her and Xu Muyang's whispered deal behind his back?

Chen Yuze clicked his tongue, said nothing, and turned to get into his car.

So Xu Muyang naturally followed Bai Nianchu and sat in the back row.

On the way back, Xu Muyang kept trying to start conversations, buzzing around Bai Nianchu's ear like a bee. But perhaps because Chen Yuze was driving too smoothly, or perhaps because she was a little tired after shopping at the supermarket for more than an hour, Bai Nianchu slowly closed her eyes.

Xu Muyang had been paying attention to her condition, and when he saw her close her eyes, he also quieted down.

"She looks so cute when she's sleeping..."

Xu Muyang sat up straight, but secretly hoped that Bai Nianchu's head would tilt a little in his direction.

His shoulder was always ready for her.

It's unclear whether the thought was too strong or the prayer he made to God in his heart was too sincere.

Bai Nianchu gradually leaned towards him, eventually resting her head on his shoulder.

The moment he felt the weight on his shoulder, Xu Muyang's eyelashes trembled violently, and he unconsciously held his breath.

He pursed his lips, not daring to move, his palms sweating.

Xu Muyang could feel Bai Nianchu's warmth as she approached, along with the scent emanating from her body and hair: like a faint fragrance of jasmine in the crisp air after a snowfall.

It's faint, yet it's captivating.

When Chen Yuze saw this scene in the rearview mirror, his face instantly turned dark.

But he could do nothing. He dared not make a sound to wake her, for fear of making her angry, and even more afraid that she would have a headache if she suddenly woke up from her rest.

He could only grip the steering wheel tightly, suppressing his surging anger and frustration, and continue driving forward.

The car was quiet, but the live stream was as lively as if it were Chinese New Year.

[The third male lead's ears are so red! He's been eating really well these past few days! He's been supporting his lower back and using his shoulder as a pillow...]

I couldn't even bear to look at the fifth male lead's expression.

[Hahaha, look at the expression on the fifth female lead's face!]

[Wen Shanshan (belike): Calm down, that's my strength.]

[Production Team: Sis, you're such a scriptwriter! We'll definitely invite you back next time!]

[If the third male lead ends up with the fourth female lead, Xiao Xu, remember to give Director Wen a big red envelope!]