Arc 3Island Games and Zhong’s Fall

Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan grew closer through a family dinner, a beach reality show, and a confrontation with the Zhong Family. Pei Yanchuan brought down Zhong Corporation and gave Xu Wang its building for his new entertainment company, as they arrived at the estate for their next filming location.

  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan visited Elder Pei, and Xu Wang later went to dinner with his father, accepting an heirloom jadeite pendant while giving him a business contract from Pei Yanchuan’s family company.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan joined the reality show’s island trip, where they gathered treasure cards, explored an old villa, solved its clues, and swam alongside whales.
  • After Xu Wang warned Zhong Ran to leave them alone, Pei Yanchuan carried Xu Wang to work, and the incident became a trending topic.
  • Pei Yanchuan launched a plan that collapsed Zhong Corporation’s business, rejected the Leng Family’s plea to spare it, and returned home to Xu Wang.
  • Xu Wang found Yu Yuan’s singing video, and Pei Yanchuan proposed that Xu Wang start an entertainment company and sign him.
  • After Zhong Corporation fell, Pei Yanchuan transferred valuable properties to Xu Wang, including its building, and they arrived at a filming estate with a carriage drawn by two white horses.
Chapters 51–75 Vol. 1 Read

Ch. 51Pei Yanchuan's shameless father

Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan visited Elder Pei after returning home, bringing fruit and supplements. They learned Pei Yanchuan's father had angered Elder Pei by demanding money and causing a scene, and the chapter ended with Xu Wang checking on Elder Pei's health.

  • Elder Pei invited Xu Wang to dinner, while grumbling that Pei Yanchuan had not been invited.
  • Pei Yanchuan explained that he had moved Elder Pei's alcohol to their cellar because of his gout, and Xu Wang saw the collection.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan bought Elder Pei fruit and supplements before going to the old residence.
  • The butler told Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan that Pei Yanchuan's father had demanded money from Elder Pei and been thrown out after making him angry.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan found Elder Pei recovering from his temper, and Xu Wang urged him to take care of himself.

Ch. 52Oh no, even meat didn't taste good anymore!

Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan visited Elder Pei, whose long complaints about his son reminded Xu Wang of his village chief. After a warm dinner, Xu Wang woke alone the next day feeling unwell and unable to taste meat, then answered Pei Yanchuan’s worried phone call without speaking.

  • Elder Pei paced around the sofa while complaining about his son, and Xu Wang recognized his manner as much like the village chief who had raised him.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan shared dinner with Elder Pei, then returned home late, where Xu Wang fell asleep in Pei Yanchuan’s arms.
  • Pei Yanchuan cooked congee for Xu Wang the next morning, left him a note, and went to work while Xu Wang slept until noon.
  • Xu Wang woke feeling heavy and feverish, stumbled into the doorframe, and found the villa empty before returning to bed with Pei Yanchuan’s pillow.
  • Xu Wang roasted lamb and pork knuckle but could not taste them, then returned to bed feeling dejected.
  • Pei Yanchuan called to ask whether Xu Wang had eaten, but Xu Wang stayed silent, making Pei Yanchuan grow worried.

Ch. 53So damn good!

Xu Wang called Pei Yanchuan in a panic because his heat had begun, and Pei rushed from work to the villa. Pei’s presence triggered his rut as well, and the chapter ended with Xu biting his gland while their pheromones mingled.

  • Xu Wang told Pei Yanchuan that he could no longer eat meat, felt hot, and missed him.
  • Pei Yanchuan realized Xu Wang was in heat and hurriedly left work for the villa.
  • Assistant Yang drove Pei Yanchuan to the villa, where Xu Wang’s scent triggered Pei’s rut.
  • Pei Yanchuan ordered Assistant Yang to guard the perimeter and ran inside to Xu Wang.
  • Xu Wang pulled Pei Yanchuan close, bit his neck, and the two released their pheromones.

Ch. 54Full and satisfied, honk!

Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan spent five days together during Xu Wang’s heat, leaving them both exhausted. After Xu Wang fell asleep, Pei Yanchuan tidied the bedroom and prepared nourishing soup for him, while Xu Wang woke sore and found the room partly cleaned.

  • Xu Wang took the lead as his heat intensified, but Pei Yanchuan soon freed himself and took charge.
  • Assistant Yang refused a coworker’s request to visit Pei Yanchuan, explaining that the boss had taken the week off to care for his other half.
  • Five days later, Pei Yanchuan massaged Xu Wang’s sore waist until he fell asleep again.
  • Pei Yanchuan tidied the bedroom, called Uncle Wu for nourishing soup recipes, and cooked soup in the kitchen.
  • Xu Wang woke with aches throughout his body, sat up with a pained expression, and noticed the bedroom had been quickly tidied.

Ch. 55Don't you think I'm awful?

Xu Wang recovered from an exhausting night while Pei Yanchuan cared for him and served him bland food. When Xu Wang's father called to invite him home, Xu Wang agreed to visit the Xu Family and began plotting with Pei Yanchuan to exploit their financial desperation.

  • Pei Yanchuan carried Xu Wang to dinner and served him chicken soup and a drumstick, explaining that a doctor had advised him to avoid spicy food.
  • Xu Wang answered a call from his father, who invited him to dinner the following Monday.
  • Xu Wang's father agreed to meet without Pei Yanchuan, hoping to use Xu Wang's connection to the Pei Family to help his struggling company.
  • Xu Wang asked Pei Yanchuan to give the Xu Family a few low-return projects, intending to entice them before cutting them off.
  • Pei Yanchuan supported Xu Wang's plan and reassured him that he was not awful, then insisted that he finish his soup.

Ch. 56Off to the Xu Family!

Xu Wang returned to the Xu Family home with Butler Ye, using a show of fear and expensive-looking gifts to play his part while exposing the family's shabby welcome. Butler Ye challenged the meal and seating arrangements, forcing Father Xu to improve both, and Xu Wang took the place of honor at dinner.

  • Pei Yanchuan introduced Butler Ye to Xu Wang, who kissed Pei Yanchuan before leaving for the Xu Family home.
  • Xu Wang bought walnut milk and several decorative gift boxes before arriving at the Xu Family home that evening.
  • Father Xu threatened Mother Xu and Xu Rui into waiting outside so they would not interfere with his plans.
  • Xu Wang acted timid as he arrived, and Father Xu welcomed him inside while assuming his gifts were expensive.
  • Butler Ye criticized the Xu Family's meager dinner, prompting Mother Xu to have more dishes served.
  • Butler Ye objected to Xu Rui's seat at the head of the table, and Father Xu moved his chair so Xu Wang could sit in the first seat beside him.

Ch. 57Got a real treasure!

Xu Wang secured a jadeite heirloom from his parents and gave his father a business contract on behalf of himself and Pei Yanchuan. After returning home, he told Pei Yanchuan about the dinner, and they learned that filming for the third episode was about to begin.

  • Xu Wang's father persuaded Xu Wang's mother to hand over their heirloom jadeite pendant as a gift for Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan.
  • Xu Wang accepted the jadeite pendant and gave his father a contract worth several million from Pei Yanchuan's family business.
  • Xu Wang's family saw him off, and he admired the jadeite pendant on the ride home.
  • Pei Yanchuan waited for Xu Wang at the entrance and held him when he arrived.
  • Xu Wang recounted the dinner to Pei Yanchuan, and they received notice that filming for the third episode was about to begin.

Ch. 58Filming begins! Assemble!

Xu Wang and the other guests reunited aboard a yacht for a new filming trip, while Qin Huai noted Yun Xi and Zhong Ran’s recent career gains. The guests distrusted the director’s unexpectedly generous welcome but eventually relaxed on deck as the yacht headed toward its destination.

  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan welcomed Qin Huai and Gu Yunlan aboard, and Gu Yunlan shared candied fruit with them.
  • Yun Xi arrived with staff touching up his makeup, and Qin Huai said he had gained several endorsements; Yun Xi said his busy schedule had left him exhausted but wealthier.
  • Xia Yu and Hou Yunqi arrived on an electric tricycle, and Xia Yu compared the yacht to Hou’s family’s large fishing boats.
  • Zhong Ran and Leng Yifan arrived, and Qin Huai mentioned Zhong Ran’s new attention after filming a music video; Jiang Xiubai arrived last in a sports car.
  • The director started the livestream and offered the guests lounge chairs and drinks, prompting them to suspect a trick before settling down to rest.

Ch. 59The production team's scheme-a deserted island?

The production team brought the couples to a secluded beach and made them use their travel funds to buy camping gear. The guests bought the tents, then learned they could search the area for treasure chests containing money.

  • Xu Wang and the other guests arrived at an isolated beach, and the director explained that the production team had rented it as their destination.
  • The director told the guests they would exchange their travel funds for equipment instead of staying in a villa.
  • Gu Yunlan objected to the tent's 520-yuan price and pointed out that the tent, which he endorsed, sold for 200 yuan.
  • The director defended the price as payment for a temporary home and security, and Xu Wang agreed to buy a tent from him.
  • The director offered a discount to Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan as his first customers, then promised treasure chests containing at least 500 yuan each.
  • The other teams bought the remaining tents after hearing about the treasure chests.

Ch. 60Diving together

The guests pitched their tents, then rented fishing and diving equipment from the production team for lunch. Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan chose to dive together, and their graceful swim through the underwater world drew record viewership.

  • Gu Yunlan quickly pitched his tent, while Xia Yu struggled and Yun Xi accidentally mixed his tent materials with Jiang Xiubai's.
  • Zhong Ran reconsidered his manager's prediction that Leng Yifan would become the richest man, comparing him with Pei Yanchuan.
  • Qin Huai scolded Gu Yunlan for his enormous breakfast as the guests wondered what to eat for lunch.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan rented diving suits and spears, while the other guests rented fishing rods or crab traps.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan dived into the sea with an instructor, and the livestream reached a new viewership record.

Ch. 61The golden treasure chest!

Xu Wang speared a large grouper while Pei Yanchuan caught an enormous eel, and the group returned to shore with their fishing and trapping hauls. Qin Huai found a golden treasure chest, which contained a card worth the guaranteed minimum of 500 yuan.

  • Xu Wang speared a large grouper, and Pei Yanchuan caught an enormous eel during their dive.
  • Jiang Xiubai caught a huge octopus while fishing from the rocks.
  • Gu Yunlan, Qin Huai, and Yun Xi hauled in their crab traps and prepared to leave.
  • Qin Huai spotted and picked up a small golden treasure chest among the rocks.
  • Qin Huai opened the chest on the beach and found a card worth 500 yuan.

Ch. 62Hidden mission!

Xia Yu found a treasure chest in the woods and earned 1,000 yuan, while Xu Wang and Qin Huai helped gather firewood and Pei Yanchuan prepared the group’s meal. After a mysterious nighttime disturbance, the guests were sent to explore an old castle, where Xu Wang received a hidden mission to steal three surprise kisses from Pei Yanchuan.

  • Xu Wang, Xia Yu, and Qin Huai gathered firewood, and Xu Wang stopped Xia Yu from trying to snap a solid branch against his leg.
  • Xia Yu spotted a golden treasure chest in a tree, climbed to retrieve it, and Xu Wang caught him when he slipped on the way down.
  • Pei Yanchuan expertly prepared and grilled the fish, while the other guests burned some of theirs.
  • Xia Yu opened the chest and found a card worth 1,000 yuan, then went with Hou Yunqi to redeem it.
  • That night, Pei Yanchuan woke to footsteps outside the tent and listened until they faded before settling back beside Xu Wang.
  • The director assigned the guests a mission to explore an old castle, and the assistant director gave Xu Wang a hidden task to steal three surprise kisses from Pei Yanchuan.

Ch. 63The price of a stolen kiss!

Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan explored a haunted villa for a production task, where Xu Wang stole kisses and Pei Yanchuan kissed him back after turning off their microphones. The livestream picture returned fifteen minutes later to Xu Wang with swollen, reddened lips and Pei Yanchuan looking satisfied.

  • Xu Wang agreed to the villa exploration task after the assistant director offered to cover the expenses for their next date.
  • Blindfolded and led to an old villa, Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan explored its dusty rooms, and Xu Wang kissed the mole on Pei Yanchuan's chin.
  • Yun Xi and Jiang Xiubai fled from the second floor after being frightened, while an eerie female voice warned the intruders to die.
  • Xu Wang found a locked photo album with mysterious number-shaped patterns, then Pei Yanchuan pulled him into a room to avoid a passing ghost.
  • Xu Wang kissed Pei Yanchuan's cheek, and Pei Yanchuan turned off the light and their microphones before kissing Xu Wang in return.
  • After the livestream picture came back, Xu Wang covered his swollen lips and glared indignantly at Pei Yanchuan, who looked satisfied.

Ch. 64An enemy insider captured!

Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan captured a female ghost who was an insider in the castle and forced her to reveal where her superiors were. After leaving with a clue and a walkie-talkie, they encountered Yun Xi and Jiang Xiubai with another ghost, who chased them as they fled.

  • Xu Wang accidentally stepped on the female ghost's wig, and he and Pei Yanchuan wrapped her in a bedsheet.
  • Xu Wang threatened to leave her alone in the dark, prompting the female NPC to admit that she did not know where the key was.
  • Xu Wang asked where her higher-ups were, and the female NPC revealed that one was in the last room on the third floor.
  • Pei Yanchuan found a walkie-talkie under the bed, and he and Xu Wang left with it and their clue.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan found Yun Xi and Jiang Xiubai standing with a female ghost in the corridor, and Jiang Xiubai pulled Yun Xi away as the ghost chased them.

Ch. 65They cleared it!

Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan found a treasure map and joined Gu Yunlan and Qin Huai in solving the codes to open the basement chest. They obtained the key, and the loudspeaker announced that the hostages had been released.

  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan continued upstairs as the loudspeaker announced that Yun Xi, Jiang Xiubai, Zhong Ran, and Leng Yifan had been captured.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan found Xia Yu and Hou Yunqi hiding, then left them behind; a ghost appeared and captured them.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan reached the room, subdued the male ghost guarding eight walkie-talkies, and found a treasure map pointing to the basement.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan followed the map to the basement, where they met Gu Yunlan and Qin Huai beside a locked treasure chest.
  • Pei Yanchuan matched the badge patterns to numbers in the photo album, and Xu Wang, Gu Yunlan, and Qin Huai used the clues to open the album and chest.
  • Xu Wang, Pei Yanchuan, Gu Yunlan, and Qin Huai took the key from the chest, and the loudspeaker announced that the hostages were released.

Ch. 66Cozy everyday moments, a surprise from the production team

After escaping the villa, Xu Wang and the others were taken from the island to a yacht, where Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan shared a cozy night together. The next day, the director revealed that the production team had arranged a whale-watching trip, though the guests reacted with disbelief.

  • The female NPC begged the NPC boss for her bonus, but he told her to go away because he had not received one himself.
  • Xu Wang and the others returned to the beach and found their tents gone, then boarded a yacht after the director said they could leave the island because they had found the key.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan settled into their shared cabin, where Pei Yanchuan prepared Xu Wang's bath and dried his hair before they went to sleep together.
  • The guests ate a lavish breakfast, then gathered on deck as the yacht reached the middle of the sea.
  • The director announced a whale-watching trip, but Xu Wang and the others responded with silence and questioned whether he was really taking them to see whales.

Ch. 67A lucky whale-watching trip

Xu Wang, Pei Yanchuan, and four other certified divers encountered orcas and later swam among a pod of sperm whales. After resurfacing, Xu Wang kissed Pei Yanchuan in front of the others.

  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan chose to dive with the whales, along with Qin Huai, Gu Yunlan, Zhong Ran, and Leng Yifan.
  • A pod of orcas surfaced near the yacht, delighting the guests and livestream viewers before swimming away.
  • The old captain spotted a pod of sperm whales, and the six divers entered the water to swim alongside them.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan held hands as they moved through the pod, while Zhong Ran resented their attention-grabbing closeness.
  • After the divers returned to the yacht, Xu Wang cupped Pei Yanchuan's face and kissed him, and Pei Yanchuan kissed him back.

Ch. 68Uninvited guests

After Xu Wang rebuffed Zhong Ran and reunited with Pei Yanchuan, the two returned to their affectionate routine at home. While Xu Wang waited for Pei Yanchuan to finish work, several uninvited guests arrived at the villa.

  • Xu Wang told Zhong Ran that he had never wanted to compete with him and warned him not to bother Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan; Pei Yanchuan’s cold stare sent Zhong Ran fleeing.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan held each other in the cabin, and Xu Wang later woke at home to porridge and a note from Pei Yanchuan.
  • Xu Wang sent Pei Yanchuan breakfast photos, and Pei Yanchuan’s mood softened during a tense meeting at Pei Corporation.
  • Pei Yanchuan saved Xu Wang’s photos, chose two for his wallpaper and lock screen, and promised to bring him a peach-flavored cake.
  • Xu Wang practiced tai chi at the villa and waited for Pei Yanchuan, but several uninvited guests arrived first.

Ch. 69If I Can't Hit Her, I'll Hit You!

Xu Wang drove Mu Tingting, Pei Yan, and Pei Feng away from the gate after they came looking for him, and Pei Yanchuan promised to deal with them. The next day, Pei Yanchuan brought his sleeping spouse to work and settled him in the office lounge.

  • Xu Wang struck Mu Tingting with a bamboo pole when she made a scene at the gate.
  • Xu Wang threatened Pei Yan and warned the family not to return, so Pei Feng took Mu Tingting and Pei Yan away.
  • Pei Yanchuan arrived and checked that Xu Wang was unharmed, then told Assistant Yang to handle the matter.
  • The next day, Pei Yanchuan carried the sleeping Xu Wang to work and laid him down in the office lounge.
  • Pei Yanchuan quietly reviewed the action plan Assistant Yang had prepared while Xu Wang slept.

Ch. 70The goose's moment of public humiliation

Xu Wang woke in Pei Yanchuan’s office and learned Pei had carried him there from home while he slept. After Xu Wang discovered the incident had become a viral trending topic, he faced the public humiliation in silence.

  • Xu Wang woke in Pei Yanchuan’s lounge, mistook a desk ornament for a weapon, and learned he was at Pei Yanchuan’s office.
  • Pei Yanchuan explained that he planned to acquire the Zhong Corporation as Xu Wang’s pocket money, then put slippers on Xu Wang’s bare feet.
  • Assistant Yang walked in while Pei Yanchuan was putting the slippers on Xu Wang’s feet and hurriedly left after greeting them.
  • Xu Wang realized Pei Yanchuan had carried him to work in front of employees and learned that nearly twenty people might have seen him.
  • Xu Wang told Pei Yanchuan to wake him instead of carrying him to work, then discovered that posts about the incident dominated the trending searches.

Ch. 71The Pei Family made their move!

Pei Yanchuan’s campaign against the Zhong Family crippled Zhong Corporation, prompting the Zhong brothers to seek help from the Leng Family. Elder Pei inferred that Xu Wang had sparked Yanchuan’s move and summoned him to the old residence alone.

  • Pei Yanchuan finalized and delegated the plan to acquire Zhong Corporation, causing its supply chain and business deals to collapse in one afternoon.
  • Zhong Yuan traced the attack to Pei Corporation and told Zhong Ran to ask the Leng Family for help.
  • Zhong Ran called Leng Yifan, who informed his father; Leng Yifan’s father decided to visit Elder Pei and ask him to stop Pei Yanchuan.
  • Elder Pei discussed Yanchuan’s motives with the old butler, suggesting that Xu Wang had triggered the attack, then agreed to meet the head of the Leng Family and ordered Yanchuan to come alone.
  • After receiving the old butler’s call, Pei Yanchuan told Xu Wang he would visit the old residence briefly, and Xu Wang agreed to stay behind.

Ch. 72Pei Yanchuan's dominance!

Leng Yifan's father visited Elder Pei to persuade Pei Yanchuan to spare the Zhong Family, but Pei Yanchuan refused and reaffirmed his willingness to act for Xu Wang. Leng Yifan's father left with Leng Yifan and Zhong Yuan, while Pei Yanchuan remained confident in his decision.

  • Leng Yifan's father arrived at the Pei Family residence with Leng Yifan and Zhong Yuan to meet Elder Pei.
  • Leng Yifan's father asked Elder Pei to persuade Pei Yanchuan to spare the Zhong Family, offering an apology and gifts in return.
  • Pei Yanchuan arrived and played Xu Wang's warm message for Elder Pei, who happily accepted the nuts and donkey-hide gelatin Xu Wang had sent.
  • Pei Yanchuan rejected Leng Yifan's father's proposal and said dealing with the Zhong Family would not make him suffer.
  • Pei Yanchuan declared that he would make Xu Wang's wishes happen, and Leng Yifan's father left with Leng Yifan and Zhong Yuan.

Ch. 73The Goose Had It Good-and Bad

After settling matters with Elder Pei, Pei Yanchuan returned home and reunited with Xu Wang, and the two spent the night together. The next day, Pei Yanchuan stayed home to handle work and cook while Xu Wang woke exhausted and lamented what had happened.

  • Pei Yanchuan told Elder Pei he would handle the Zhong Family matter, and Elder Pei urged him to go home to Xu Wang.
  • Pei Yanchuan returned to the dark villa, where Xu Wang had stayed awake waiting for him.
  • Pei Yanchuan kissed Xu Wang, carried him to the bedroom, and continued despite Xu Wang's pleas to slow down.
  • Pei Yanchuan woke at noon, called Assistant Yang to say he would miss work, handled urgent matters, and asked Uncle Wu how to make new dishes.
  • Xu Wang woke afterward, punched the cartoon goose cushion, and lamented that Pei Yanchuan had ruined his lifelong reputation.

Ch. 74Starting a company for his wife

Xu Wang found Yu Yuan’s singing video and recognized him as a talented songwriter exploited by Fengyue Entertainment. Pei Yanchuan offered to help Xu Wang start an entertainment company and sign Yu Yuan, and Xu Wang eagerly agreed.

  • Xu Wang watched viral videos parodying Pei Yanchuan’s way of carrying him and felt embarrassed about the trend.
  • Xu Wang discovered Yu Yuan’s singing video and recalled how Fengyue Entertainment had exploited his songs and trapped him in an unfair contract.
  • Xu Wang shared Yu Yuan’s video with Pei Yanchuan and said the singer had potential to become popular.
  • Pei Yanchuan told Xu Wang to start an entertainment company and sign Yu Yuan, using the Zhong Corporation building after its acquisition was finalized.
  • Pei Yanchuan said Assistant Yang would contact Yu Yuan so he could report to Xu Wang’s company in a week, and Xu Wang kissed Pei Yanchuan’s forehead.

Ch. 75Filming a new episode

After Zhong Corporation collapsed, Pei Yanchuan gave Xu Wang valuable property documents, and the two reaffirmed their affection before traveling to a fairy-tale estate to film the next episode. They arrived first and found a silver-white carriage waiting at the entrance.

  • Zhong Yuan and his family moved into a villa arranged by Leng Yifan after Zhong Corporation collapsed, while Zhong Ran vowed to reclaim what the family had lost.
  • Pei Yanchuan showed Xu Wang documents transferring valuable properties, including the Zhong Corporation building, and Xu Wang called him love-brained.
  • Pei Yanchuan told Xu Wang that giving him the best was natural because he loved him, then teased that he had a Xu Wang brain.
  • Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan arrived first at the estate chosen for filming and saw a sparkling carriage drawn by two white horses.
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