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The audience instantly turned into screaming chickens.

“So sweet!!! Lü Ye Shu Huai, investing is no loss!!!”

“GIF captured, grab it on Weibo.”

“President Cheng seems to have that pheromone addiction; he can’t help himself whenever he gets close to Teacher Duan.”

“Although inappropriate, I huff my cat like this too. I just felt so much love at that moment, loved to death.”

His lips felt cool and moist. Duan Xingye subconsciously pursed them and quickly shot a glance at the livestream phone.

Even from a distance, he could see the bullet comments scrolling at an astonishing speed.

Duan Xingye couldn’t tell if it was shyness or embarrassment. He grabbed Cheng Duzhou and squeezed into the inner room through the narrow door. “You come in!”

The sliding door slammed shut with a bang.

Bullet comments: Don’t go! What can’t you say in front of the family!

Duan Xingye closed the door, dragged Cheng Duzhou’s suitcase over, and knocked it down flat.

Duan Xingye was very unaccustomed to the sudden kiss; Cheng Duzhou had never kissed him in front of outsiders before.

But he didn’t dwell on it. For two people holding a marriage certificate and doing business, no matter what intimate actions they made in front of the camera, there was no need to make a fuss.

He opened the suitcase and personally took out clothes for Cheng Duzhou. “Do you know how many people are watching you?”

Cheng Duzhou pressed the towel to slowly dry his hair. Raising his eyes to look at Duan Xingye’s face, which couldn’t hide his irritability, his heart was touched. He felt the smell of vinegar wafting through the whole room.

“I know.” His voice held a joyful softness as he asked, “You care a lot?”

“Of course I care!” Duan Xingye pulled a cobalt blue shirt from the bottom of the suitcase with force and handed it over. “The whole livestream room is laughing… laughing… tsk. With your back looking like that, are you not embarrassed being shirtless? Everyone in the chat is making jokes. Do I not need face?”

“…”

Cheng Duzhou’s passion was suddenly doused by cold water. His smile vanished completely, and his pitch-black eyes returned to showing no emotion.

He glanced at Duan Xingye, then at the shirt. Without reaching out to take it, he walked to the bed and sat down, hanging his head and rubbing his hair, the towel covering half his face.

After a long while. He mumbled:

“You don’t care at all…”

“?” Duan Xingye didn’t understand why Cheng Duzhou was suddenly down. He walked over, tossed the shirt aside, acting noble and cold. “Put it on before coming out.”

Duan Xingye was about to leave the room, but on second thought, going out meant facing the noisy livestream room alone.

He simply sat down on the edge of the bed too, waiting for Cheng Duzhou.

In the cramped bedroom of the RV, for a moment, only the rustling sound of drying hair remained.

Duan Xingye lifted his fingers to look, muttering with slight distress: “Cheng Duzhou, my fingernails aren’t that long…”

Cheng Duzhou glanced at Duan Xingye’s hand.

Duan Xingye proactively extended his hand in front of him.

Duan Xingye’s fingers were very beautiful, long and slender, wrapped in skin as clear as ice and jade. The nails barely passed the fingertips, all exquisitely trimmed with rounded arcs, like pink shells with crescents.

Even among men, such nails weren’t long. But Duan Xingye was ruthless. Every time he got too carried away, his fingernails would dig deep into the flesh, completely disregarding Cheng Duzhou’s feelings.

Cheng Duzhou pulled down the towel and said lightly, “Let me see.”

Duan Xingye cooperated and extended his hand a bit further.

Cheng Duzhou lowered his head, opened his mouth, clamped his teeth on an index finger, and applied pressure.

The inner room of the RV with the closed door suddenly erupted with the amazing scream of the “Little Prince of Iron Lungs.”

“Ah—!!! Cheng Duzhou don’t bite!!!”

The bullet comments froze for 0.1 seconds, then rolled at high speed again.

“FBI! Open the door!”

“Shock! Bit where?”

“Comments don’t think dirty, definitely not there.”

Cheng Duzhou bit Duan Xingye’s index finger without letting go, looking up at him with cool eyes.

I was seen naked and you actually didn’t care. I’ll bite you to death.

At seven o’clock, the seaside banquet began on time.

Tonight’s scene involved all guests, so when the time came, all livestreams switched to the production team’s main channel uniformly.

On the beach not far from the RVs, a long table was set up. It was covered with a pure white tablecloth, the hanging fabric swaying with the sea breeze. The table was filled with plates of exquisitely garnished seafood delicacies, interspersed with dreamy candle holders and white roses.

It was a banquet full of romantic island charm.

Viewers flooded the screen: Tears of envy flowing from the corners of my mouth.

From now until the end of the banquet, the content of the four livestreams would remain consistent, and ratings would no longer have comparative value. Therefore, the program team opened a flower channel. Viewers could send flowers to whichever group of guests they liked. The guest with the highest number of flowers would receive a special exquisite gift from the program team after the banquet.

Before the opening, the guests consciously brushed off the afternoon dust and changed into brighter clothes than their outdoor mission gear.

The production team knew how to create atmosphere, secretly guiding the guests to appear group by group via walkie-talkie.

First were Huang Liang and Tao Ziyi.

The two bent over to get out of the cramped van, supporting each other to stand firm on the sand. Both wore white suits, their expressions devoid of the embarrassment from when they first arrived at the campsite.

Facing the camera, Tao Ziyi held Huang Liang’s arm and waved to the audience with a smile.

Fans immediately got excited, blowing a storm of rainbow farts.

“Yellow Peach CP is the sweetest!”

“Wearing white suits for the banquet, so ritualistic. Yellow Peach is always so attentive to each other.”

“Sending all flowers to you!”

“Feel like Yellow Peach won as soon as they appeared.”

A group of staff sat or stood behind the camera, applauding the appearing guests to heighten the on-site atmosphere.

Next was RV No. 3.

Starlet Wu Enqi and husband Wu Hao made a dazzling entrance. The wife wore a nude fluffy dress, young and playful, while the husband had a sweater draped over his shoulders, relaxed and casual. They also received warm applause.

In front of RV No. 2, TV Queen Jiang Li wore a black and white tube dress, simple and elegant without losing presence. Her husband Xiao Jiahui was a well-known e-commerce entrepreneur, his smile radiating affability and wealth. The veteran couple had numerous CP fans, and their cheering voices dominated the bullet comments for a moment.

The last shot went to the super luxurious RV No. 1.

Silence fell on the clearing for a few seconds.

The door opened.

Duan Xingye got off first, followed by Cheng Duzhou.

The moment they appeared, the bullet comments went crazy.

Duan Xingye’s clear, beautiful face raised the program’s aesthetic level by a grade. He wore a dead-leaf yellow shirt inside. Perhaps fearing the cold, he had a windbreaker draped over his shoulders, only his fingertips showing at the cuffs. Amidst the refined aura of a noble son radiating from him, there was just the right amount of casualness.

Cheng Duzhou’s cobalt blue shirt complemented his skin tone and echoed the deep sea behind him. The shirt hem was tucked into his waistband, making him look even taller with longer legs. The logo in the center of his belt was edged with silver thread, and the simply styled silver brooch on his shirt was flashy yet low-key.

Old fans could tell that such flashy colors and accessories weren’t Cheng Duzhou’s usual style. But it had to be said, Cheng Duzhou could carry off this frivolity, giving a refreshing brightness that caught the eye.

Both husbands had excellent taste in clothes. They didn’t deliberately coordinate their outfits, but the shirt colors were equally bright, their temperaments equally noble and imposing. Standing together, their height difference created a perfect frame, making the growing army of CP fans start shipping them hard.

” Lü Ye Shu Huai look so good together!”

“If they go clubbing together, they’d definitely bring the house down.”

“Hahahahaha, in comparison, Tao Ziyi and Huang Liang look like two hotel waiters.”

“President Cheng’s luggage was packed by Teacher Duan, which means this outfit was chosen by Teacher Duan.”

“I said President Cheng looked a bit strange today—strangely good-looking.”

“So they are dressing the way the other likes now. Too sweet!”

In the livestream, the flower count for the [Lü Ye Shu Huai] group surged fiercely.

On the beach, the program team’s applause was warm and lasting. Someone even blew a loud wolf whistle at the couple.

Clearly, there were hidden CP fans among the staff.

After the entrance show, everyone came to the pristine long table, seating interlaced group by group.

The banquet had just begun, and everyone started with appetizers.

At this time, the program team wheeled in an LCD TV and played replays of each group’s afternoon recording, providing conversation fodder for the meal.

The edited clips were selected carefully, making everyone laugh.

Soon, Cheng Duzhou and Duan Xingye’s tacit understanding test at the first mission point was played.

Duan Xingye put down his chopsticks and composed his expression.

Watching other groups’ clips was funny, but watching his own was always a bit awkward.

On TV, the question was revealed: [Wedding Anniversary.]

Jiang Li leaned forward with interest. “This is simple, no one would get this wrong, right?”

The whiteboards were revealed, showing two vastly different dates.

“Oh my! What happened to you guys?” Jiang Li clapped her hands, regretting, “How could you remember such an important date wrong!”

Immediately after.

— “It’s not wrong. We are talking about the same day. The third day of the second lunar month in 2021 corresponds to March 15th on the Gregorian calendar.”

— “Really?”

— “…The third day of the second lunar month is auspicious for marriage. I asked your grandpa for the birth charts to calculate it.”

“Oh~~~”

Seeing the twist, the two women simultaneously made ambiguous teasing sounds.

“Not bad, President Cheng, very thoughtful.” After praising him, Jiang Li nudged her own husband. “Look at you. When we chose a date for our marriage, my mom had to chase you for your birth chart, and you despised it as superstition. Is that superstition? That’s a blessing for a happy marriage. Even young people know to test birth charts before marriage.”

Xiao Jiahui begged for mercy, saying “Yes” several times.

Wu Enqi cupped her face, looking at Cheng Duzhou and Duan Xingye with bubbles practically floating out of her eyes. “You chose a suitable day to get married; you will definitely last for a long, long time.”

The bullet comments saw the signs:

“Is Wu Enqi shipping them too?”

“Hahahaha, the charm of Lü Ye Shu Huai is really hard to resist!”

Cheng Duzhou replied “Thank you” out of politeness.

Duan Xingye, soberly aware that divorce was less than three months away, didn’t speak.

Right at this moment.

“How do you all celebrate your wedding anniversaries?”

Tao Ziyi suddenly initiated a topic.

Jiang Li smiled and said, “Old Xiao and I have been married for many years. We got lazier later on and don’t make it as ritualistic as when we were young, but a bouquet of flowers every year is a must.”

Wu Enqi said, “I just got married not long ago, haven’t reached the anniversary yet.”

Tao Ziyi turned his gaze to Duan Xingye and Cheng Duzhou.

The two didn’t respond, lowering their heads to eat.

Tao Ziyi gave a smile with unclear meaning.

Even many viewers noticed the problem.

“Cheng Duzhou and Duan Xingye wouldn’t skip celebrating their wedding anniversary, right?”

“Although many couples don’t celebrate anniversaries, Lü Ye Shu Huai likes to show off their love so much, it shouldn’t be, right?”

“Dying of laughter. A certain CP’s fans brag every day that it’s real, but the principals don’t even celebrate the anniversary. Face hurt?”

At this time, Tao Ziyi said leisurely, “My husband is very attentive every anniversary. The gifts get more expensive each time. I say no need, but he doesn’t listen.”

Jiang Li tucked her hair, lowering her eyes to hide a hint of boredom, hearing the bragging in Tao Ziyi’s words.

“Don’t look at him being honest on the surface; in his bones, he has an artist’s romance. Last anniversary, something crazy happened,” Tao Ziyi said with relish. “He aimed for a globally limited edition wristwatch. Only one in the world, and bidding spots were open only to club members. Just to join the club, he spent hundreds of thousands. I only found out about all this later. And he paid a deposit of six million behind my back. I was so angry when I found out. But in the end, that watch was won by an Icelander. My husband was sad about this for a long time, feeling he didn’t give me the best gift.”

For the sake of the show’s effect, Jiang Li chimed in at the right time: “What watch? So expensive?”

“Let me show you.” Tao Ziyi took out his phone, operated it a bit, and projected the picture onto the LCD TV’s public screen. “This one, brown sapphire.”

Wu Enqi exclaimed, “Wow~ So beautiful.”

Duan Xingye looked at the TV, his expression choking.

Tao Ziyi got more excited as he spoke. “The full price was nearly twelve million. Tell me, is Huang Liang crazy? Almost taking out his entire net worth to buy me a watch?”

Duan Xingye silently looked at Cheng Duzhou beside him.

Cheng Duzhou was messing with a mantis shrimp, ignoring him.

“…”

Huang Liang drank a mouthful of beer and grabbed Tao Ziyi’s hand. “Ziyi, stop talking. If I give to you, I want to give the best, the unique one in the world. I was just slow last year and didn’t get it. I regretted it for a long time. But don’t worry, in my lifetime, I will buy that watch back for you!”

“You really represent…” Tao Ziyi’s eyes reddened fittingly. He sighed and continued, “Later, on the anniversary day, he gave me another watch. It was also quite expensive, but I feel the intention hidden within is more precious than the value of the item itself.”

The Yellow Peach CP fans were all excited.

“Huang Liang really has nothing to say regarding Tao Ziyi (is perfect).”

“So romantic, insisting on buying something unique in the world because only that is worthy of the unique you.”

“Am I seeing things? Isn’t this Teacher Duan’s watch?”

“??? Fans of a certain someone stop being funny.”

“The watch is in the hands of an Icelander, can’t you understand?”

Tao Ziyi rubbed the corner of his eye, finished the emotional scene, and shot his gaze straight at Duan Xingye. “Junior Brother? How do you celebrate your wedding anniversary?”

Duan Xingye was still zoning out. Suddenly named, he looked over, met Tao Ziyi’s intrigued eyes, and immediately understood.

Tao Ziyi wanted to see him crash and burn.

“We don’t celebrate.”

Duan Xingye was concise.

The scene went cold for an instant.

After his surprise, Tao Ziyi was overjoyed in his heart and was about to say something.

Duan Xingye straightened his back and said, “Every day is an anniversary for us, so celebrating or not makes no difference.”

“…………”

Bullet comments: Pfft—!!!

Tao Ziyi hurriedly refuted, “That’s not right. Only with a sense of ritual can it be called an anniversary.”

Duan Xingye said, “Cheng Duzhou’s sense of ritual has always been online.”

Tao Ziyi obviously didn’t believe it. “Oh? Is that so?”

Duan Xingye didn’t respond. Seeming hot, he pushed the overly long sleeves of his jacket up to his elbows and extended his hand to Cheng Duzhou.

“Help me get the coconut juice.”

Everyone’s gaze followed a dazzling light and landed on Duan Xingye’s snow-clean wrist.

Hanging there was a yellow-brown crystal-rimmed watch, exceptionally eye-catching.

The key point was that it was exactly the same as the one on the TV screen!

Tao Ziyi’s eyes went straight.

Duan Xingye sensed the gazes, glanced at the watch, then looked at Tao Ziyi and winked. “Sorry, my husband got there first.”

Cheng Duzhou didn’t hold the coconut juice steadily and almost dropped it. He turned his head to look at Duan Xingye.

“…”

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Author’s Note:

President Cheng: He called me Husband.