Our date tomorrow-please go easy on me.

Resisting the urge to smooth down that lock of Yu Xiuyuan's hair, he turned and went back to his room to write his letter.

He solemnly wrote: It's a pleasure to meet you.

After sealing the envelope, he got up and returned to the living room to wait for Yu Xiuyuan's letter-the one meant for him.

He wondered what Yu Xiuyuan would write to him. He would wait and see.

Soon, Yu Xiuyuan returned to the living room too, and they exchanged envelopes.

Yun Chuan wanted to open his back in his room, but Yu Xiuyuan casually tore his open right there. That wasn't all; he even read it aloud: It's a pleasure to meet you.

After reading it, he had to offer his opinion too. "God Yun, you sound so formal."

Yun Chuan's gaze flickered. He wasn't being formal. He was genuinely happy, happier than he had ever been in his life.

Ignoring the teasing, Yun Chuan hurried back to his room and opened the letter he had been looking forward to.

In handsome handwriting, the letter read: Our date tomorrow-please go easy on me.

A date? Wasn't that a little too soon?

He didn't know how much time had passed before someone knocked. The sound seemed distant, and it took him a moment to realize someone was knocking on the suite's door.

He got up to answer it and met Yu Xiuyuan in the living room, who had come out to do the same. He had already showered and changed into pajamas, apparently ready for bed.

They opened the door to find Director Liu standing outside with a dark expression.

"Well, what could possibly warrant a personal visit from Director Liu?" Yu Xiuyuan asked flippantly, though his face was so beautiful that it made his manner seem almost affectionate.

Director Liu wasn't buying it. "Fine, you two didn't put your letters in the mailboxes, but couldn't you at least check your own?" His voice was exasperated.

"What would I check mine for? God Yun can check his. Don't tell me someone actually wrote to me?" Yu Xiuyuan was baffled.

When Director Liu kept glaring at him, Yu Xiuyuan caught on. "Someone really did? Who's that weird?"

Yun Chuan's expression, which had soured the moment Director Liu started speaking, grew even worse.

Yu Xiuyuan squeezed out through the doorway and brought back three letters, handing one to Yun Chuan and keeping two for himself.

Just as he had with Yun Chuan's letter, he didn't bother going back to his room. He opened them on the spot, muttering, "Who wrote to me? Are we sure they put these in the right box?"

"Thank you for your song. Oh, Su Ziming. Doesn't this little bunny have anyone he likes? He's using me to fill the slot."

"What about the other one? Thank you? Another thank-you? Must be Fang Yi. He really doesn't have anyone he likes now, poor thing. One after another, they're all thanking me. These love letters are practically turning into letters of commendation."

Director Liu watched helplessly as Yu Xiuyuan stripped every shred of atmosphere from the love-letter segment he had painstakingly prepared-and forced everyone into.

When he had seen that two people had written to Yu Xiuyuan, he had thought he might capture some footage of him blushing, flustered, and shy, which they could replay over and over. Instead... his chest tightened, and he stormed off.

Yu Xiuyuan even nosily asked Yun Chuan, "Who wrote yours? Let's see."

Yun Chuan didn't look at his letter. Instead, he asked, "Su Ziming is a little bunny?"

"Yeah. Don't you think he's too soft? He doesn't have a temper at all."

"No." Yun Chuan glared at him and went back to his room.

Utterly confused, Yu Xiuyuan glared back, refusing to be outdone. What a cheapskate. Some strategic partner he was. I only wanted to see his letter. Fine, keep it to yourself.

He huffed and returned to his room too.

The viewers in the livestream were left bewildered:

[What happened? Why did God Yun give Yu Dog another letter?]

[They wrote to each other?? What's with that weirdly harmonious atmosphere?]

[God Yun knows how to glare? My refined, dignified God Yun can actually glare at people?]

[I don't dare open my eyes, hoping it's all an illusion~]

[Stop singing, person above me. This is upsetting enough already.]

[What exactly happened while the livestream was paused!! Xiao Liu, get out here! Confess and we'll spare you!]

[No wonder he told Mingming not to wait for his letter. He switched to God Yun instead. He changed his mind so fast, and I love it.]

No matter how the viewers clamored, Yu Xiuyuan went straight back to his room, switched off the camera, and fell into bed. He didn't even check the online discussions about Wen Lin.

The day had been exhausting. A delicate soul like him simply couldn't take it anymore.

He slept without dreams, and morning arrived in a blaze of daylight.

A knock woke Yu Xiuyuan, and he went to open the door with his hair sticking up everywhere.

Looking at his fluffy hair, Yun Chuan finally stopped holding himself back and reached out to ruffle it. His voice was soft and low. "Do you toss and turn a lot in your sleep? Your hair's sticking straight up."

That deep, resonant voice traveled from above Yu Xiuyuan's head down his back. He stiffened, stepped back, and slammed the door shut.

Yu Xiuyuan pressed a hand over his wildly pounding heart.

This... wasn't going to work.

God Yun was really going all out. Did he have to take it this far?

His acting was seriously impressive. Those eyes would look loving even gazing at a dog. Add that face and that deep voice, and I'm not sure I can handle it.

No. The plan needed to change.

Outside the door, Yun Chuan felt a little frustrated with himself. Had I gone too far? But he'd said we were going on a date... was this really too fast after all?

The live comments erupted into frantic screams.

[AAAAAAAAAAAAAA]

[AAAAAA, has God Yun lost his mind?]

[What was that head pat? Is this some old-school romance drama?]

[God Yun's voice... I'm on my knees.]

[Why do you care how Yu Dog sleeps? What are you planning? Ah!]

[God Yun, wake up! Yu Dog doesn't like you. He just wants to ride your popularity.]

[Hah. Beautiful people really can get the whole world with a crook of their finger.]

[I want to go ruffle that dog's head too.]

[Just destroy this world already.]

Once everyone had gathered, the director announced the results of the previous night's love letters.

In the end, Lin Xi and Li Rou successfully paired up, as did Yun Chuan and Yu Xiuyuan.

Su Ziming, Fang Yi, and Lin Qingnuan formed a temporary team.

When Lin Qingnuan heard the results, the left side of her face twitched involuntarily. She had won Best Actress at such a young age. Wherever she went, people chased after her and showered her with praise.

Ever since she had joined this show, she had been constantly ignored. Even Yu Xiuyuan, surrounded by endless scandals, dared walk all over her.

Yun Chuan had trampled her dignity too. Did he think she was an easy target?

The others might be difficult to touch, but a pathetic clown with no backing or talent, who relied on scandals for attention? She could deal with him however she pleased.

"So, Director Liu, what are we doing today?" Lin Qingnuan asked gently.

"Today's task is to pick out a gift your special someone will love. You'll need to disguise yourselves and visit the mall designated by the production team without being recognized by passersby. Each of you will receive a gift budget of ten thousand yuan. If you successfully avoid being recognized, the production team will cover your expenses up to that amount. If you're recognized, then sorry, we won't cover them."

"That sounds interesting. Where do we get disguised?" Lin Qingnuan asked eagerly.

"In the makeup room next door. You can head over after breakfast."

Yu Xiuyuan's eyes lit up the moment he heard "ten thousand yuan." Avoiding recognition would be a piece of cake.

He grabbed some bread and milk, then turned to find Yun Chuan watching him. He hurried over to sit beside Lin Xi and Li Rou, taking cover for the moment.

Yun Chuan didn't follow him. He took his breakfast and went next door. There was no need to rush.

Lin Qingnuan ate breakfast alone off to the side. Seeing that everyone else had gone to change, leaving only Yu Xiuyuan, Lin Xi, and Li Rou chatting, she smiled faintly. She hadn't expected an opportunity to come so soon.

Meanwhile, Lin Xi indulged in a rare bit of gossip. "What's going on between you and God Yun?"

"Nothing's going on. Stop making things up."

"I'm not making things up. Li Rou originally planned to give you her love letter. You two have quite a few shippers, after all. But her manager wouldn't agree, so we had to team up instead."

Yu Xiuyuan nearly spat out a mouthful of milk. "We have shippers? Since when?"