RBNR Ch87: Couple Day

After the two people went upstairs, the camera continued to focus on their dining room and kitchen area, with the round table, island counter, and the dishes in the drying rack in the open kitchen all showcasing the host’s sophisticated taste and a strong sense of home life.

Qi Mu was chatting with everyone in the live stream. They had initially been discussing how these two seemed like they would cook at home and praised them for being down-to-earth. But with a muffled sound from someone and Qin Bao’s comment, “So annoying,” things started to take a turn.

Feng Chengyu wasn’t in this line of work, and Qin Bao had rarely been on reality shows.

Both of them were wearing microphones for audio recording. Since the technology was advanced, the microphones were very small and unobtrusive, causing them to forget about them.

The sounds of their conversation and brief kissing were transmitted very clearly by the microphones, causing the live chat to explode with comments.

【?????】

【???】

【????】

【Ahhhhhh help!】

【??!!!!】

【What are you doing?!】

【Did they just kiss?!】

【!!!!!!】

【Baobao, what did you just say!!!】

【??Mr. Feng!!】

【You forgot to turn off the mic aaaahh I’m going crazy】

【How did this happen?? Show me quickly!】

【Baobao, Mr. Feng just called you baby!!!】

While talking, Qin Bao tried to get Feng Chengyu to reveal the task content and guessed quite accurately.

There was a period of silence in between, occasionally interrupted by the sound of kissing.

Then Feng Chengyu said, “Don’t tempt me.”

……

【Ahhh they’re kissing again!】

【I heard them breathing ahhhh really kissing】

【Twice! They kissed twice! Ahhh ahhh ahhh】

【Help!! The audio is so clear!】

【Tongue was definitely involved, I heard a wet sound!!】

【Qin Bao is so smart, how did he guess it!】

【Polite in public, but eager behind closed doors! Who understands!】

【Good, good, you two keep acting!】

【Want to hear kissing, keep going!!!!!!!!!!】

【Didn’t expect you to be like this, the wind harp!】

【Mr. Feng is so good, hooking baobao!】

【He said no!!!】

【Wuwu so principled but why does it seem more suggestive???】

【They broke the rules! Extend the time!】

【Ahhh ahhh ahhh extend the time! Extend the time!】

……

As someone who has hosted many dating shows, Qi Mu had seen it all, but even she was stunned. She first opened her mouth in surprise and then quickly covered her gasp, bending over to calm herself down, only to reveal an uncontrollable, excited “auntie” smile.

Under the screen full of “Qi Mu, act for me,” her reaction was turned into a meme by fans and quickly spread online.

Meanwhile, the two upstairs were slow to realize.

Qin Bao said, “Forget it, I’ll change clothes first. I feel so dirty after going outside—oh damn, the mic was still on.”

Feng Chengyu asked, “What?”

A long silence of ten seconds followed.

Then the microphone suddenly turned off.

【????】

【??You guys??】

【Turn it back on!!!】

【So thrilling】

【Hahaha hahaha】

【??Why turn it off! I want to hear!】

……

Then, the alarm sound of a child anti-lost wristband was heard. To change clothes, Qin Bao had actually unfastened the wristband!

A few minutes later, the alarm stopped, and the two came downstairs one after the other, with the wristband back on.

“We already discussed this. Unfastening the wristband midway is a violation,” said Qi Mu, and both she and the live stream viewers were being quite devious, pretending not to know about the other rule violation, hoping they would “secretly” kiss again.

“So today’s live stream will be extended by an hour,” Qi Mu announced.

Qin Bao, who was walking in front, still red-faced but indifferent, said, “Oh.”

If it’s extended, it’s extended. Anyway, extending means sleeping!

The camera could just focus on the bedroom.

“Sorry for the wait. Would you like something to drink?” Feng Chengyu remained quite composed, his demeanor almost unchanged from before they went upstairs. “We have tea, coffee, or we can make some juice.”

Qi Mu said, “Don’t worry about us! Just follow your own pace.”

Qin Bao pulled Feng Chengyu into the kitchen by his wristband and said, “I want coffee.”

Feng Chengyu was pulled away, his tall and straight figure in a black shirt neatly tucked into his waist.

【Qin Bao is shy!】

【He seems very eager!】

【He must really want coffee~】

【Ahhh ahhh ahhh abstinent type is the best!】

【Mr. Feng is so handsome——】

【How can they be so serious!!!】

【The contrast！！！！！！】

【So satisfying to ship! Really so satisfying to ship!】

【Who would have thought what they’re really doing!】

【Celestial-level couple】

【Shut up, let them act!!【angry】】

……

“Feng Chengyu, add more milk to mine,” Qin Bao said, “No sugar.”

Feng Chengyu: “Alright.”

Although Qi Mu and the PD team were very polite, Feng Chengyu’s impeccable manners still led him to make coffee for everyone.

Making coffee for everyone in the morning had almost become a routine for the guests on Couple Day. From Season 1 to Season 3, out of nine pairs of guests, four, including Ling Che, had made it onto the fan-made “Coffee Master Ranking.” Based on the machines, techniques, and reactions from the crew on-site, Ling Che currently ranked first.

Fans were eager to see what kind of coffee Feng Chengyu would make, with most guessing it wouldn’t taste very good given his busy and special status, and the fact that he has always had a secretary managing things for him. It was said that Secretary Lin’s coffee was a renowned specialty in the Imperial Council Building.

Expectations were high.

However, Feng Chengyu used a fully automatic coffee machine, which handled everything from grinding to extraction with a single button press.

Everyone received espresso diluted with ice water.

Even the extra milk that Qin Bao wanted was simply added to the espresso extract, straightforward and unrefined.

The two of them really didn’t care much about details.

What surprised everyone was that Feng Chengyu pulled out some toast from the high cabinet: “Would you like a sandwich?”

“Yes.” Qin Bao, who had previously complained about airplane meals, turned to open the fridge. “I want to add tomatoes… Grandpa grew them in the garden. Uncle Sheng called and said he brought some over.”

As he went over, Feng Chengyu’s hand was pulled away.

Feng Chengyu, who was used to his Omega forgetting about the wristband, helplessly followed: “Baobao.”

“Sorry, wait for me.” Qin Bao said sweetly, “Which ones are the tomatoes they brought?”

Feng Chengyu, who wasn’t home at the time, looked with Qin Bao: “The ones at the bottom. The ones on top are from the supermarket.”

【What?? They even go to the supermarket?】

【Report! A paparazzi once caught them there!】

【I shop at the supermarket every day, how come I haven’t run into them!】

【Damn! I order takeout all the time!】

【People busier than you are healthier, scary!】

【They look so good together standing side by side (starry eyes)】

【So loving (drooling)】

【It’s like watching a couple’s advertisement!】

……

Even more surprising was how well the two worked together. They washed, cut, and prepared everything methodically and efficiently, obviously practiced over countless mornings. From making the coffee to serving the sandwiches, it took only about twenty minutes.

Because of the wristbands, they sat quite close.

Qin Bao squeezed Feng Chengyu’s hand, dramatically adding a sense of ritual: “Darling, you’ve worked hard.”

He then seemed to naturally lean in.

Feng Chengyu surprisingly pulled back a bit, saying, “You’re welcome.”

Qin Bao’s plan failed: “……”

At this point, he didn’t care about face and directly asked, “So aren’t we supposed to kiss after making breakfast?”

Feng Chengyu replied, “No.”

Qin Bao: “Is it for other household chores?”

Feng Chengyu: “No.” He then asked back, “So your task is to kiss?”

Qin Bao sat up straight: “Don’t worry about it.”

The live chat was almost in stitches.

Qi Mu asked them, “Do you usually cook together?”

“Generally, we only make breakfast,” Feng Chengyu said, drinking his coffee. “We don’t come home for lunch and handle it ourselves. For dinner, we either eat out, sometimes takeout, or go back to my parents’ house.”

Qi Mu: “Who does more cooking?”

Feng Chengyu: “Usually, we do it together.”

Qi Mu asked again, “What kind of food do you both like to make?”

“For breakfast, I like eggs, and he likes porridge,” Feng Chengyu said. “We also make sandwiches like today’s.”

Qin Bao said, “We tried making buns, but it was a failure.”

Qi Mu asked, “Oh, what happened? Was it because they didn’t look good?”

They didn’t even get to the wrapping stage.

While making the dough together, they couldn’t help but start kissing, leading to flour everywhere and no buns made. They ended up cleaning up for a long time.

Qin Bao wasn’t going to reveal that, and while listening to Qi Mu and Feng Chengyu, he quickly figured out the key issue and asked, “So was it my signal that was wrong?”

The topic shifted too quickly, leaving Qi Mu stunned, while Feng Chengyu looked at him with interest: “Hmm.”

“My signal was wrong, so you kept avoiding,” Qin Bao asked, “Have you figured out my task already?”

Feng Chengyu said, “Yes.”

Qi Mu: “？？？”

The live chat was shocked.

【What? Qin Bao???】

【These two? So smart!!!】

【As expected of a top student! My baobao got into Capital University at the peak of his modeling career!】

【But, the score for the Creative Design major wasn’t that high. Don’t boast.】

【Not high? Go check his schedule from the college entrance exams.】

【Mr. Feng figured it out too!!】

【Sister Qi is stunned, hahaha】

【Love it! FengQin CP’s IQ is on point!!】

【Can’t help but feel anxious for Zhou Zhou hahaha】

【Zhou Zhou must be watching the live stream.】

【Some brat: Are you netizens polite!】

……

Qin Bao took another bite of his sandwich and said to Qi Mu, “Sister Qi, we figured out the task ourselves. It shouldn’t be considered a violation, right?”

Qi Mu was still in shock: “Of course! But you still can’t give each other hints!”

She had just said that the task might be too simple!

Feng Chengyu’s wedding ring sparkled as he held his coffee cup, and he smiled faintly: “No.”

“What’s the hint?” Qin Bao thought while eating, “It’s everyday life, so it can’t be something very special or strange.”

After thinking for a while, he asked Feng Chengyu, “Is it saying ‘I love you’?”

Feng Chengyu: “You can try.”

With so many people watching, Qin Bao wouldn’t… just say it. His face reddened: “I love you.”

“I love you too.” Feng Chengyu looked at him as if waiting for his kiss.

But Qin Bao’s pure and innocent charm was truly innate. His awkwardness was always unexpected, and even after such a sweet confession, he was too shy to ask for a kiss.

After confessing, he looked at the camera: “You tell me, isn’t that the case? I see the production team always makes other guests say this.”

The live chat exploded with “ahhh ahhh ahhh,” and a wave of “no” appeared.

The task was guessed, but the direction was wrong.

Qin Bao began to ponder deeply.

【Oh no, he’s turned the dating show into a puzzle-solving game!】

【Bao: Hmph, let me take on this challenge!】

【Cool Omega, that damned competitive spirit!!】

【Who will wake him up!】

【Qin Bao is so funny, what’s going on!】

【Haha, yes, he’s just like a little baby!】

……

Feng Chengyu gently turned his face: “Eat your food.”

Qin Bao snapped back to reality: “Oh.”

The day was still long!

*

After breakfast, the two of them tidied up Qin Bao’s luggage together. This time, the production team didn’t film upstairs, but clearly, nothing else happened because they never turned off their microphones.

Hanging clothes, ironing, packing things for washing, and discussing the book Feng Chengyu had chosen for Qin Bao to read on the plane—everything was filled with the everyday vibe.

Around 10:30 AM, they went downstairs and left with the production team to a nearby restaurant.

The restaurant owner was already quite familiar with Qin Bao and Feng Chengyu. Their interactions were like those of friends, and even the waitstaff knew their preferences.

It turns out that behind the scenes, big shots and celebrities interact just like ordinary people. There were no airs or special treatment; off-camera and out of the public eye, their lives were quite similar to everyone else’s.

Qin Bao, driven by his competitive spirit, couldn’t be stopped. He kept testing signals, exhausting phrases like “I like you,” “You’re wonderful,” “I miss you,” and tried them all.

Feng Chengyu adhered strictly to the rules and refused to give any hints.

After returning to the studio, Qin Bao even tried nonsensical signals like “Can I kiss you?” but Feng Chengyu, holding his hand and with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, said, “Wrong.”

Xiao Xu, unable to watch any longer, tried to give gestures. Qin Bao, however, firmly said, “Stop—no hints!”

【Hahaha I’m dying of laughter】

【(Laughing to tears)(Laughing to tears) He’s really turned it into a decoding game!!】

【Baobao, you really】

【Now I understand what Mr. Feng meant by difficulty!】

【It’s really difficult, hahahaha】

【Mr. Feng must be suffering, holding back and not getting kissed!】

【Wait, am I the only one who thinks Mr. Feng is actually enjoying this?】

【No, you’re not alone!!!】

【I really think Mr. Feng is enjoying it!!】

【If he wanted to let it out, it wouldn’t be hard. They just went to the bathroom together earlier!】

【Yes, the bathroom is off-camera! Or they could use lip movements to give hints!】

【So Mr. Feng’s ‘difficulty’ refers to his own level of patience?!】

【Honestly, after hearing their off-mic audio today, it feels like the whole chastity thing doesn’t exist.】

【Really? But they seem to keep just the right distance.】

【Because this show is watched by kids too!】

【I can’t take it anymore, my mind is full of these two going at it in a private place!】

……

Before long, the film channel team from Capital TV arrived. They were working on a documentary about recent film productions and needed to do a series of interviews on recent art films. Qin Bao, one of the stars of  The Seaside Guido and a nominee for Best Supporting Actor, was a great interview choice.

In the studio’s makeup room, Qin Bao did a bit of makeup and hair. Under the studio lights, he looked stunning.

Even though they had already communicated with the team about Couple Day filming on the same day, the crew was still struck by Feng Chengyu’s presence when they saw him sitting beside Qin Bao. They approached him one by one to greet him.

Seeing them so cautious, Qin Bao felt embarrassed: “You don’t need to be nervous. Feng Chengyu won’t be on camera. We’ll be sitting at this table, and the camera will only focus on the table surface, so his hands won’t be visible.”

Feng Chengyu, trying to be as approachable as possible, said: “Sorry. The wristband has a certain range, so I’ll try to stay out of the shot.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay,” the reporter said. “You’ll just need to stay here for about an hour.”

Feng Chengyu: “Alright.”

【Watching the film channel documentary on a dating show.】

【Hint: You can watch the dating show on the film channel documentary later.】

【Remember this table (dog head)】

【Remember the vase on the table, remember, you must remember】

【Nested dolls, essentially】

【Oh my, Baobao is so serious, he’s instantly in character!】

【If I didn’t know, I wouldn’t have guessed his husband was sitting next to him now!】

【Hahaha, the chat has started with random talk】

【Mr. Feng listens so attentively】

【His eyes keep looking at Baobao, so doting】

【He really loves him.】

During the interview, the reporter asked: “We know that in the film, you play the role of a childhood friend of the main character, someone who grew up together with him and shares a deep bond. In real life, have you had similar emotional experiences?”

“Yes,” Qin Bao said. “I have many good friends I’ve known since childhood, and our relationship is still very good.”

Reporter: “Are these friends similar to the ‘older brother’ role in the film? Your repeated calls of ‘older brother’ in the film actually convey a strong emotional progression, and viewers resonate deeply with it.”

Qin Bao clearly felt the focused gaze from his side.

Why bring up the “older brother” topic now!

No one knows what he’s been through!

“Yes. I’m the youngest among my childhood friends, so they actually take on a role similar to ‘older brother.’” Qin Bao still couldn’t lie.

However, he paused and specifically explained: “Unlike the romantic feelings in the film, we’re just friends.”

【Hahaha, so strong in survival instinct】

【His husband is right beside him, too scared to be casual!】

【I’m dying of laughter】

【Mr. Feng: I haven’t said anything!】

【Hahaha】

【Bao, stop explaining. Your childhood sweetheart is still fresh in our minds!】

【Help, this explanation is really something hahahaha】

……

The interview finally ended, and the big star returned to being an ordinary person.

Xiao Xu brought over water, and Feng Chengyu naturally took it, handing it to Qin Bao. After Qin Bao drank some water, he suddenly remembered an answer from the pre-interview questionnaire.

The question was: “When trying to be cute or ask for forgiveness from your partner, what term of endearment do you usually use?”

The questionnaire asked them to answer honestly, but Qin Bao had written “Feng Chengyu,” which was actually a lie.

So… is the signal related to the term of endearment?!

As the crew packed up the equipment and people came and went, Qin Bao swallowed a sip of cool water, turned to Feng Chengyu, and asked: “…Gege?”

Feng Chengyu looked down at him: “Hmm?”

“Is this it?” Qin Bao asked, “Is this the signal?”

When Qin Bao tried the endearing names he used when he was either being coquettish or had upset Feng Chengyu, Feng Chengyu pulled him a bit closer. Qin Bao thought he had gotten it right and was about to receive a kiss, but Feng Chengyu only smiled silently and didn’t make any further move.

It turned out it was just because he was blocking the way.

The live chat immediately went wild.

【Ahhhhhhh】

【Ahhhhhh, oh my God, ‘gege’!】

【The nine years older one really is a gege!!!!】

【Can you say it again!】

【I’m dying here!! Ahhhhhhh】

【What’s wrong with calling him ‘gege’ as a legally married couple!】

【Wait! Mr. Feng seems to really be enjoying this！！！！】

【Yes, he’s really enjoying it!】

【My mind!! Finally opened up!】

……

Qin Bao pressed on: “Baobei?”

That’s also a term he’s used… in bed.

“Baobao?”

When learning from Feng Chengyu.

Feng Chengyu didn’t respond.

Damn it, Qin Bao was really getting frustrated. Why was nothing right?

The chat became even more chaotic, almost obscuring the screen.

【The show’s trick question is working】

【The younger one calls him ‘baobei’! Who understands my damned!!!】

【Wuwuwu he even called Mr. Feng ‘baobao’】

【So sweet, I’m really overwhelmed by sweetness, I’m going to die】

【Let him guess! Let him call!】

【Let it leak out! Let us hear it all!】

【What other nice names has he called him!!】

【How is this so ship-worthy, is this the daily life of a married couple!!】

【Ahhhhhhh】

……

“None of them are right?”

Qin Bao’s face turned red. He probably knew everyone was enjoying the spectacle in the chat because Qi Mu was almost laughing his face off beside him.

“Feng Chengyu, don’t mess with me!”

“I’m not messing with you.” Feng Chengyu pinched his face. “Think again.”

Qin Bao tried hard but eventually gave up: “I’m not guessing anymore! Hmph! Let’s extend the live broadcast to five hundred hours!”

【Mr. Feng, your cat has exploded】

【Hahaha, he’s angry!】

【Sorry!!! So funny!!! He’s really adorable!!】

【The show’s team made a big deal out of it】

【Five hundred hours, hahahaha】

【Qin Xiaobao has exhausted all his strength! Yet still can’t kiss his beloved!】

……

Feng Chengyu said to Qi Mu, “No need for five hundred hours, just add a few hours for now,” and then lowered his head to kiss Qin Bao’s lips: “Try again? I really want to complete the task, can you help me?”

Qin Bao instantly deflated: “……”

Feng Chengyu kissed him again, gently pressing his forehead against Qin Bao’s: “Okay?”

Then, Feng Chengyu made a very obvious mouth movement.

【Ahhhhhhh】

【Ahhhhhh! Help!!!】

【????? What!! Dog abuse?】

【Ahhhhhh what is this deception???】

【Mr. Feng called him ‘wife’！！！】

【Wife wife wife!!】

【This is clearly a hint!!!】

【Mr. Feng: Adding hours is fine, but I want to kiss my wife!!】

【So pampering! So teasing!】

【This is the flower of the empire!!!】

【The chastity thing is actually the most amazing!】

【He didn’t do much, but I’m already fainting!!！！！】

【So steamy, really steamy】

【Can we let them go back to doing it!】

……

Qin Bao actually heard it. Feng Chengyu was very reserved, only mouthing the word quietly.

“Wife.”

This term was often used teasingly by Shu Helan and Xu Tangzhou, but Feng Chengyu usually called him “baobao,” almost never “wife.”

Married at eighteen, Qin Bao always felt he was still very young and wasn’t willing to admit he had become someone’s “wife.” But damn it… this term really was a bit enchanting.

He actually liked it a little!

His heart felt all tingly, and he couldn’t stay angry.

His ears turned red. Although he still felt frustrated, he decided to keep trying.

After a whole day, not being able to complete a simple task was one thing, but with Feng Chengyu being elusive and not letting him kiss, he started to regret participating in the show.

Let the netizens laugh at him for not daring to participate. Let them laugh; wasn’t it nice to spend the whole day together at home? 

The worst part was, everyone in the studio watching the live broadcast seemed even happier!

They were also chatting and laughing with the show’s crew!

Dinner was eaten at work, with a group of young people gathered together, enjoying each other’s company.

Encouraged by Feng Chengyu, Qin Bao regrouped and started to think again, making fewer reckless attempts. After dinner, they went to Magic Eye, and under Feng Chengyu’s lead, they visited the Magic Eye’s Scavenger’s Ship.

The working man was full of charm, and Feng Chengyu’s name was plastered across the screen.

The chat had shifted gears, turning into a large-scale educational session.

Qin Bao, inspired, tried new terms of address: “Mr. Feng?”

He even tried “Mr. Feng,” “Boss Feng,” and “President Feng,” but Feng Chengyu only smiled and said, “Nope.”

The chat was getting tired too.

【He called you ‘wife,’ and you’re still calling him Mr. Feng!!】

【Baobao, I hate that you’re so dense!】

【How can this kid not get it?!!】

【Help, it looks like he really never calls him ‘hubby.’ If this continues, he’s going to call him ‘little heart’!】

【I hate it!】

【Someone give the kid a hint!】

【Oh my, such a soft baby, why can’t Mr. Feng give him a big kiss!!!】

【Give him a hint! Quickly!】

……

As they were preparing to leave Magic Eye, Feng Chengyu signed a document that Secretary Zhong handed him. Qin Bao, standing beside him and feeling a bit frustrated, suddenly noticed the photo frame on the desk.

It was a single photo of himself, one he had seen before, taken by Feng Chengyu on their wedding day.

The photo had been brought from the Imperial Congress Building to Magic Eye.

Feng Chengyu was handling work, and since the crew was not allowed into the office, they were filming from outside.

As Secretary Zhong left the office, Feng Chengyu and Qin Bao were about to leave as well. At the door, Feng Chengyu turned off the office lights.

In that moment, as if inspired, Qin Bao pulled the spring cord of his bracelet.

“Hubby.”

Feng Chengyu, about to open the door, almost thought he misheard.

He turned around.

It was already dark, and the office was dim.

Outside the glass curtain wall of the building was the beautiful and bustling night view of the capital. Against this backdrop, the slender and tall Omega stepped forward, looking at him and speaking again: “Hubby.”

Feng Chengyu heard his own heartbeat: “……”

Qin Bao gritted his teeth, his face burning: “These bad guys, did they want me to call you ‘hubby’? How boring, you are already my husband—”

Feng Chengyu’s large hand gently cradled the back of his head, and his voice was cut off.

The live broadcast exploded.

The crew’s camera outside the office window could only see the dimly lit spring cord of the bracelet swaying with their movements, faintly illuminating the intertwined silhouettes of the two.

Their lips and tongues were entangled, and they were kissing passionately.

—The End—