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

The argument in the live stream was quite heated, and the live stream assistant immediately informed the director of the situation and asked him if he wanted to intervene.

The show's director read through the comments and found it quite enjoyable.

"It's alright," he said cheerfully. "There were only a few dissenting voices; most people were in defense of Teacher Bai."

This is his lucky tree!

Even if he replaced all the male guests on the show, he would never let Bai Nianchu suffer any injustice.

After all, the entertainment value of a show depends on either drama, chaotic situations, or sweet storylines.

The ever-present heartthrob, the ever-changing male guests.

Replacing the male cast with a new one might not necessarily reduce the drama and conflict; on the contrary, replacing the popular "female lead" would likely result in the show's ratings plummeting.

Does a businessman not know whether something is profitable or not?

Besides, what's with all this talk about sea kings and fishing?

We're all adults here. It's a mutual decision. How can we coerce them?

Just like what the comments said: If you can't stand it, then get lost. There are plenty of guys who can take your place.

While the live stream was in an uproar, Ling Yan and Bai Nianchu were enjoying a peaceful time.

After baking in the oven for half an hour, the moment the baking tray was taken out, a warm breeze carrying a wonderful aroma wafted out.

The originally slightly rough dough was transformed into golden, fragrant little cookies after being baked at high temperatures, their surfaces gleaming with an enticing sheen. Their shapes were incredibly varied, especially the adorably ugly little dogs, which were particularly distinctive, possessing the unique clumsiness and charm of handmade cookies.

Ling Yan rarely takes photos.

But this time, he almost instinctively took out his phone and took many photos of the baking pan from various angles.

The camera would occasionally pan to Bai Nianchu as she packaged cookies, capturing her focused profile.

He was quite shrewd when it came to bagging.

He packed the cookies Bai Nianchu made into a bag and placed it beside him.

She packed the ugly-cute cookies she made into another bag, which she reserved for Bai Nianchu.

Ling Yan's fingertips traced the opening of the bag, his heart filled with a mix of fear that she would dislike it and hope that she would like it.

The cookies inside were ugly, damaged, oddly shaped, and some that looked pretty good.

Just like him.

Not straightforward enough, not perfect enough, insecure and fragile, with a broken heart.

But at least... he started to believe a little.

Bai Nianchu was willing to try these oddly shaped cookies.

They were also willing to accept him.

That was enough for him.

*

Ling Yan and Bai Nianchu got into the car and each picked out a cookie from the paper bag to taste.

Ling Yan picked a kitten cookie with a "△" shaped mouth, while Bai Nianchu chose a puppy cookie with a face that looked like a car seat.

It was probably too artistic; she even took a picture before eating the dog cookie with its unusually long facial features.

The cookies turned out great—the sweetness was just right, and the texture was crisp and crunchy. We were both very satisfied.

We have half an hour left on the return trip.

Just as Ling Yan was pondering what topic to start, Bai Nianchu took out a velvet box from her bag and handed it to him.

"I promised you that before."

Ling Yan's pupils widened suddenly.

Bai Nianchu was referring to... the gift she had promised him before?

He thought she had forgotten that promise.

I never expected to actually receive a gift.

Ling Yan's fingertips trembled slightly as he carefully took the box and gently lifted the lid—

This is a double-layered necklace.

The upper layer is a slightly thicker silver chain, and the lower layer is an extremely thin snake bone chain. Inlaid between the chains are two diamond pendants, one black and one white. The white one is like solidified cream, and the black one is like black jade. They face each other, leaning against each other yet independent.

"So beautiful..."

Ling Yan held his breath, his voice so soft it was almost inaudible.

"Was this designed by Nianchu?"

"Um."

"Could you help me put it on?"

"Turn around."

Bai Nianchu took the necklace, and Ling Yan obediently turned to the side and lowered his head slightly.

The carriage suddenly became very quiet, so quiet that only the soft breathing of each other and the slight rustling of necklaces could be heard.

Because they were standing quite close, Ling Yan could smell the light jasmine scent on Bai Nianchu's body. Besides the fragrance, the most noticeable sensation was the shiver that he felt when her fingertips occasionally brushed against the back of his neck.

Nobody knows...

The skin on the back of his neck has always been a sensitive spot for him.

It turns red even if someone touches it.

Originally, no one knew about it.

But now... Bai Nianchu must have already discovered it.

Ling Yan's eyelashes trembled violently, and Bai Nianchu's gaze did indeed linger for a few seconds on the flushed nape of his neck.

"alright."

Bai Nianchu pulled away.

The necklace conformed to the curve of Ling Yan's neck, and he did not realize that this was a design by Bai Nianchu that deliberately shortened the chain length.

Wow... this necklace is absolutely divine!

[Should I say? It gives off a feeling of wearing a collar.]

The way the fourth man looked at the fourth woman was so affectionate... it felt like he was about to marry her any second.

[Xu Muyang should cry now; he's no longer the male guest who received a gift from the fourth female guest alone!]

[These were all hand-designed pieces, and the one given to the fourth male lead clearly showed more care and attention.]

"Of course. The gifts given before were like blind boxes; anyone could get one, and they're incomparable to the necklace specially designed for Ling Yan this time."

[No disparaging! The necklace is beautiful, and the tie clip is fantastic!]

【That's right... they're all the fourth female lead's pets anyway (smiling ingratiatingly)】

Bai Nianchu deliberately designed it to be so short.

Ling Yan, however, was completely unaware.

However, even if he finds out, he'll only be happier.

"Is it pretty?" Bai Nianchu asked him.

Ling Yan nodded quickly, "It looks good, I... I like it very much."

He cherished this belated gift, tracing the outline of the necklace with his fingers over and over again. The light in his eyes grew brighter and brighter, and his gaze towards her became increasingly tender and dependent.

Now it really is like a kitten with a collar on.

Bai Nianchu quietly watched his joyful expression, a very faint smile curving her lips.

Who doesn't love a kitten?

It's still such a well-behaved and obedient kitten.

"If you like it, that's good," she said.

The system flew around them once, finally landing on her shoulder, and said with a grin: "Too bad I don't have a favorability detector."

[If he had one, he would definitely have reached the maximum value.]

The system was quite pleased with itself and chattered on.

[There are only ten more days until the end, host, hang in there a little longer!]

[Regardless of whose confession you ultimately accept, after the show ends, you are free to date, break up, or do whatever you want.]

"And what about you?" Bai Nianchu asked, lowering her eyes. "Will you leave?"

The system suddenly went silent and crashed.

[Host...do you want me to stay?]

"Yes." Bai Nianchu replied without hesitation, "You are more important than them."

system:【?!!】

System: [Host! The system cannot be romanced!]