Want to top me?

Under the camera's gaze, the sunlight was just right. The azure sea shone like a sapphire, merging with the sky at the horizon.

Sailboats swayed on the glittering water, everything as beautiful as a mirror of heaven.

A pier extended from the island, and the guests wheeled their luggage ashore one after another.

"Wow! This place is so beautiful!" Lu Ran couldn't help exclaiming.

Yu Wan closed her eyes and let the sea breeze brush her face, her expression relaxing considerably.

The island boasted beautiful scenery and pleasant weather. Everyone coming and going was paired up, all affectionate young couples.

Song Yunxing looked around and couldn't spot a single solo traveler.

"Why is everyone a couple? Doesn't anyone come here alone?" Song Yunxing asked in confusion.

"Yunxing! This is a honeymoon paradise!" Lu Ran said incredulously. "What single person would come here just to have everyone else's romance rubbed in their face?"

Song Yunxing: ...

"Well, not everyone. Our Xiao Hong is still single," Yu Wan said with a smile.

"Huh? Director, you're still single? I thought you were married!" Lu Ran blinked, meaning no harm.

Director Guo stiffened, feeling as though he'd taken an arrow to the knee.

"But that's okay. I looked up some travel tips. Apparently, if you bring someone you like to this romantic place, your chances of getting together are pretty high!" In high spirits, Lu Ran strolled along the beach, holding Gu Nianzhi's hand.

Clinging to a sliver of hope, Director Guo asked very humbly, "What if I don't have anyone I'm flirting with yet? Could I meet someone here?"

"In your dreams!" Yu Wan and Lu Ran said in unison.

The guests all laughed heartily. Song Yunxing's lips curved too, his smiling eyes crinkling.

Shen Yanci's gaze settled on the young man's profile, warmth seeping into his eyes.

[Waaah, what is this gorgeous scene? Every single frame would make a beautiful screenshot!]

[Doesn't anyone else find this strange? Last episode was so bare-bones, and now they're going to an island! On a chartered flight, too!]

[The director probably landed a sponsor! This show is pretty popular now.]

[Look at this episode's sponsor list. The only addition is a few punctuation marks. They didn't even put a name.]

[Some rich big shot probably sponsored it anonymously. Nothing strange about that.]

Once the guests arrived on the island, staff in matching uniforms came forward and led them to their respective rooms.

Instead of staying together as usual, the guests checked into four separate couples' suites over the sea.

The four couples' suites stood close together but were separate units, like four little islands floating on the water.

The rooms were spacious and cozy, their walls covered in botanical decorations.

Each had a standard large bed and a private bathroom. Opening the back door led straight to a natural swimming pool-the sea.

The luxurious accommodations felt almost unreal.

The livestream camera swept through the four suites.

"Oh my gosh, this place is amazing!" Lu Ran's excited voice could be heard all along the shore. "Nianzhi! We're going swimming!"

A flurry of footsteps sounded inside the wooden cabin, seemingly as Lu Ran and Gu Nianzhi changed clothes.

The second room belonged to Yu Wan and Shi Jinyan. They leaned against the balcony railing, perfectly at ease, enjoying the sea breeze and whispering to each other. From the camera's angle, they seemed to be kissing.

In the third suite, Lu Yiyi sat on bedsheets covered in roses and smiled radiantly at Luo An.

Their eyes met in silent understanding. Luo An pushed Lu Yiyi down, and delighted giggles filled the room as roses scattered across the floor.

The fans watching the livestream grinned so hard their faces practically split.

[Aaaaah! Now this is how a dating show should be!]

[Help! This is so sweet!]

[Who could possibly tell which couple is fake? They're all real!]

[My Mutual-Dislike CP! Hurry up and move, camera!]

Yet when the camera switched to the second room, the door clicked shut!

[Huh?]

[Are they getting down to business in broad daylight?!]

[Aaaaah! What are you hiding? Let me see!]

Although the camera couldn't capture anything, their microphones were still working perfectly.

The young man's breathing was slightly hurried as he panted softly. "Why isn't it here?"

The man's voice was languid and rich. "What are you looking for in that position?"

[!!!]

[Holy shit, are we allowed to hear this?!]

"...What are you talking about? The suite key. Didn't the staff give it to us? Do you have it on you?" Song Yunxing's voice was clear.

"Hmm? I don't remember... I'm sleepy. Want to look for it yourself?" the man drawled.

"You're hopelessly lazy!"

The mattress dipped with a creak.

In the quiet room, the man's quickened breathing was especially noticeable.

"It's not on this side!" the young man said in confusion, reaching over to feel around the other side.

"Stop touching. It's not there." The man's voice was hoarse. Even without seeing his face, they could imagine the redness in his eyes.

"You should've said so sooner! Everyone's already left!" the young man complained. "And another thing! I'm making this clear right now-I'm not sleeping on the floor this time! Figure it out yourself." He stood up.

"Come on, Song, our great singer. When have you ever actually slept on the floor?" The man chuckled.

The young man's embarrassment turned to anger. "Ah! Shut up! Last time was an accident!"

[You two, seriously! I'm eating this up!]

[Shen Yanci, could you be any more in love?!]

[Then please give us more accidents like that!]

[Just sleep in the same bed. Why bother sleeping on the floor? No need to be so formal with each other!]

Song Yunxing glared at him furiously. Just as he was about to turn away, his gaze happened to sweep over the bedside table.

A sheet of paper bearing the show's logo was stuck to the bedside table. It looked a little like the mission card he'd seen in the first episode.

Song Yunxing turned sideways and reached out to take it.

Shen Yanci, who had been striking a pose on the bed, was just about to get up, and his black leather shoe shifted.

Song Yunxing tripped over his shoe and pitched straight toward the floor.

Shen Yanci reacted instantly, grabbing Song Yunxing's arm and tugging hard to pull him to his side.

Before Song Yunxing could react, he crashed into Shen Yanci's solid chest, the impact leaving him a little dazed.

He blinked and propped himself up.

Their microphones fell off with the sudden movement, tumbling down in a tangle.

They looked up at the same time. Their eyes met, and both froze.

Song Yunxing was braced over Shen Yanci, barely an inch separating them. The top-tier Alpha Male whom viewers called an untouchable beauty was lying obediently beneath him.

Shen Yanci's gaze flickered for a moment before quickly returning to normal.

"And you said you didn't have designs on me. You've got some nerve." The man stared straight at him and laughed softly. "Want to top me? Song Yunxing, do you have what it takes?"

Song Yunxing was utterly dumbfounded. He was the one who'd pulled him over, so how had this become proof that Song Yunxing had designs on him?

What was this nonsense? Since when had he wanted to top him?!

"Who says I don't have what it takes? Just you wait..."

Before Song Yunxing could finish, someone opened the door.

"Yunxing, did you guys find..."