Chapter Summaries

Gu Bai woke late during the group’s vacation, and Chu Zeshen looked after him as the others teased them about their closeness. After breakfast, Gu Bai relaxed with Chu Zeshen and Mocha on the balcony, where he caught Chu Zeshen reading work documents and jokingly threatened to report him.

• Xie Wen and Lu Shengfan teased Chu Zeshen for defending Gu Bai and wondered why Mocha was the only one waiting eagerly for Gu Bai to wake up.
• Gu Bai came downstairs after ten, greeted everyone, and followed Chu Zeshen into the kitchen with Mocha.
• Chu Zeshen served Gu Bai breakfast, and Gu Bai ate whatever he offered while still half-asleep.
• Xie Wen said the group planned to visit the resort hotel for lunch, and Chu Zeshen invited Gu Bai to relax in the hanging chair on his balcony.
• Gu Bai noticed Chu Zeshen reading work documents despite his rule against work at the villa and joked that he might report him.
• Chu Zeshen asked why Gu Bai was smart today, and Gu Bai indignantly insisted he had always been smart.

Gu Bai agreed to go out alone with Chu Zeshen, leaving Mocha in the care of their friends. Xie Wen and the others realized the pair had slipped away and learned from Chu Zeshen that they would return that night.

• Mocha chewed up Gu Bai’s slippers, so Gu Bai let him finish after realizing they had forgotten his dental chew.
• Gu Ruilin and Gu Jiazi questioned Gu Bai about missing the Guan Family’s banquet, but he said he had spent the time with Mocha and Fendi.
• Chu Zeshen reminded Gu Bai that he owed him a meal and invited him to go out alone; Gu Bai agreed.
• Chu Zeshen and Gu Bai left without telling their companions, leaving Mocha with Xie Wen and the others.
• Lu Shengfan found out the pair had gone downstairs, and Chu Zeshen messaged that they should look after Mocha until he and Gu Bai returned that night.

Chu Zeshen and Gu Bai left the resort for an unplanned outing, shared coffee by the sea, and drove along the coast together. The chapter left them exploring a tourist attraction they had found along the way.

• Xie Wen sent Chu Zeshen a voice message insulting him for neglecting his friends, while Lu Shengfan and the others agreed to look after Mocha.
• Gu Bai told Chu Zeshen he had wanted Mocha for company when he felt lonely at university, and they joked about their ages and graduation.
• Chu Zeshen took Gu Bai to a seaside café, where they drank coffee and talked while watching the sea.
• Gu Bai let Chu Zeshen choose their next destination, and they drove along the coastline without a plan.
• Chu Zeshen and Gu Bai bought tickets to a tourist attraction that was not on Xie Wen's itinerary.

Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen spent the afternoon exploring the island, then shared dinner while looking at photos of Mocha enjoying a night out with their friends. Chu Zeshen paid for dinner despite Gu Bai’s offer, leaving Gu Bai with another favor to repay.

• Gu Bai stopped at a stall and bought two shell necklaces after trying them on Chu Zeshen.
• Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen walked along much of the island’s coastline until it was time for dinner.
• Chu Zeshen showed Gu Bai photos of their friends’ afternoon, including Mocha wearing flashy accessories at a club.
• Chu Zeshen sent the group chat an intimate-looking photo of a hand holding a champagne glass, prompting Xie Wen to flood the chat with curses.
• Chu Zeshen paid for dinner, leaving Gu Bai frustrated that he owed him another favor.

After dinner, Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen went to Xie Wen’s bar to pick up Mocha, where Gu Bai met Song Xiuling, a relative of Guan Yuan. They returned to the villa and cleaned Mocha up, continuing their familiar division of care.

• Chu Zeshen took Gu Bai to Xie Wen’s private bar to collect Mocha, who was busy playing with a girl and barely noticed Gu Bai.
• Gu Bai led Mocha outside and scolded him for chasing after pretty girls while they waited across the street.
• Song Xiuling approached Gu Bai, introduced himself as Guan Yuan’s nephew by marriage, and offered to show him around the island, but Gu Bai said Xie Wen had planned their itinerary.
• Song Xiuling returned to his friends as Chu Zeshen left the bar and joined Gu Bai; they then drove back to the villa with Mocha.
• At the villa, Gu Bai wiped Mocha’s paws while Chu Zeshen cleaned his coat, finishing the task in under five minutes.

Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen returned from their outing with Mocha, whose new shell necklace delighted the dog and prompted playful teasing between the two men. The next morning, Xie Wen complained about getting no souvenir, while Gu Bai became absorbed in the game console Xie Wen had brought.

• Mocha excitedly wore the shell necklace Gu Bai had bought, and Gu Bai insisted on paying Chu Zeshen back for it.
• Chu Zeshen asked why Gu Bai had not bought him a necklace too, and Gu Bai teased that Chu Zeshen behaved better than Mocha before wishing him good night.
• Xie Wen noticed Mocha's necklace and complained that Chu Zeshen had brought no presents for him or Lu Shengfan.
• Xie Wen questioned whether Chu Zeshen had enjoyed any romantic couple time with Gu Bai, but Chu Zeshen stayed quiet as he recalled Gu Bai's words from the night before.
• Xie Wen brought out his new game console, and Gu Bai became engrossed in watching the game while Chu Zeshen watched him with amusement.

Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen joined Xie Wen and their companions for a sea-fishing trip, while Song Xiuling and several other heirs unexpectedly came along. The yacht reached a fishing spot, and Mocha went to signal Xie Wen as Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen settled on the upper deck.

• Xie Wen and Gu Bai discussed their shared interest in a new game while Chu Zeshen chatted with the others.
• Xie Wen and his companions prepared to go sea fishing, and Gu Jiazi and Chu Ningwei joined them at the pier.
• Song Xiuling arrived with several corporate heirs and asked Xie Wen if they could join the trip, which Xie Wen agreed to after checking with Chu Zeshen and Gu Bai.
• Gu Bai put a life jacket on Mocha, and Chu Zeshen let the dog keep his shell necklace.
• Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen went to the yacht's upper deck to find a fishing spot, and Mocha later approached Xie Wen and signaled him.

Gu Bai and the others tried sea fishing, but most of the group grew bored before Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen caught fish. After everyone returned to fish, Gu Bai moved to another spot, where Chu Zeshen joined him with a chair.

• Xie Wen and the others followed Mocha outside to join Gu Bai and the captain for sea fishing.
• The group grew impatient when their floats did not move, and several people went inside while Gu Bai kept fishing.
• Gu Bai caught the first fish, then advised Chu Zeshen to wait for a steady tug before lifting his rod; Chu Zeshen caught the second fish.
• The catch brought the others back to the deck, and Song Xiuling asked to stand beside Gu Bai, who moved to another spot to avoid crowding.
• Chu Zeshen gave his rod to Xie Wen and brought Gu Bai a chair, saying he was still excited from catching his fish.

Gu Bai coached Chu Zeshen through sea fishing while the two grew closer, and their catch drew the others over. Xie Wen eventually caught his first fish, while Gu Bai’s relatives continued to keep his identity quiet.

• Gu Bai handed Chu Zeshen the fishing rod, sat beside him, and put his sun hat on him while coaching him to be patient and attentive.
• Chu Zeshen missed a fish when he was distracted by Gu Bai, then caught another after Gu Bai helped bait the hook.
• Xie Wen envied Chu Zeshen’s luck and asked Gu Bai to teach him, while Chu Hanjin told Song Xiuling that Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen had graduated from B University seven years apart.
• The narration explained that Gu Jiazi, Gu Ruilin, Chu Ningwei, and Chu Hanjin had not revealed Gu Bai’s identity, partly to avoid drawing attention that could threaten their family positions.
• Xie Wen joined Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen with Mocha and caught his first fish half an hour later, but Mocha ignored his offer to cook it.

After a successful fishing trip, Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen joined Xie Wen and their companions for an all-fish dinner. Gu Bai left Mocha with their driver outside the restaurant and went in with Chu Zeshen.

• Chu Zeshen and Gu Bai returned from fishing with more fish than their group could eat, so they had the dock staff send the surplus home.
• Song Xiuling invited the group to dinner to repay Xie Wen for the yacht trip, and Gu Bai rested in the car while Chu Zeshen removed his face covering.
• At the restaurant, Gu Bai hesitated to bring Mocha inside because pets were usually not allowed, despite the staff making an exception.
• Gu Bai asked He Ming to watch Mocha in the van, then followed Chu Zeshen into the restaurant.

Gu Bai struggled to enjoy dinner because he felt guilty leaving Mocha behind, while Chu Zeshen showed his care by bringing food for both of them. Afterward, Chu Hanjin revealed to Song Xiuling that Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen were married, though the marriage might not last.

• Gu Bai kept thinking about Mocha during dinner and left to visit him, while Chu Zeshen told the others he had gone to rest in the car.
• Chu Zeshen took steamed fish for Mocha and sweet soup for Gu Bai after the meal.
• Gu Ruilin told Gu Jiazi that Chu Zeshen and Gu Bai seemed to have made their pretend relationship real, and Gu Jiazi admitted she should have understood sooner.
• Chu Hanjin told Song Xiuling that Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen were married in an arranged marriage that could end in divorce.

Gu Bai reunited with Mocha after leaving the restaurant early, then waited for Chu Zeshen and the others to finish dinner. On the ride home, Song Xiuling’s request for Gu Bai’s contact information caught Chu Zeshen’s attention, while Xie Wen and Lu Shengfan bickered.

• Gu Bai took Mocha’s leash from He Ming, rewarded Mocha for behaving, and waited with him in the car.
• Chu Zeshen returned with sweet soup for Gu Bai and steamed fish for Mocha, and the group headed home.
• Xie Wen told Gu Bai that Song Xiuling had asked for his WeChat to get pet-care advice, and Gu Bai said he would check his phone later.
• Chu Zeshen asked whether Song Xiuling had a pet, and Gu Bai recalled meeting him in the Guan Family’s backyard and recommending a professional dog trainer.
• Xie Wen and Lu Shengfan argued about Xie Wen’s sense of responsibility as Gu Bai listened, amused.

After a tiring day at sea, Gu Bai ate a late-night snack with Chu Zeshen, and their quiet good-night left Chu Zeshen flustered. The next morning, several relatives left the trip, and the group stayed at the villa while Xie Wen teased Gu Bai about sleeping in.

• Gu Bai enjoyed sweet soup while Chu Zeshen fed fish to Mocha and offered to take Gu Bai for scallops the next day.
• Gu Bai said he wanted to rest, and he and Chu Zeshen went to their rooms after sharing a sincere good night; Chu Zeshen's heart raced afterward.
• Chu Ningwei and Gu Jiazi's group left the trip, and Xie Wen welcomed the chance for the remaining friends to enjoy their vacation together.
• Xie Wen asked Gu Bai why he had not replied to his family's messages, and Chu Zeshen defended him by saying he had worn himself out the night before.
• Gu Bai claimed he did not sleep in at home, and Xie Wen asked Chu Zeshen whether he believed him.

Gu Bai, Chu Zeshen, Xie Wen, and their friends relaxed at the villa with a barbecue while the pool filled. Gu Bai stayed out of the water, and after Xie Wen’s grilling mishap, Chu Zeshen took over and revealed he had learned to cook while studying abroad.

• Xie Wen teased Gu Bai about skipping the pool party, but Gu Bai said he did not like swimming and stayed out of the pool.
• Chu Zeshen served Gu Bai scallops and prepared an unseasoned one for Mocha, while Xie Wen had to fetch his own.
• Xie Wen took over grilling, mistook oil for honey, and set the grill alight, burning the chicken wings.
• Chu Zeshen put out the flames and took over as chef, then told Gu Bai he had learned to cook while studying abroad.

Gu Bai watched Chu Zeshen swim, then started a water-balloon fight with him and the others. The pool party turned into a two-team battle, with Chu Zeshen facing Xie Wen and Lu Shengfan while Gu Bai joined him from the shallow steps.

• After the barbecue, Gu Bai stayed beside the pool and played Frisbee with Mocha while Chu Zeshen and the others changed into swimming trunks.
• Gu Bai admired Chu Zeshen's physique and swimming before entertaining himself by throwing a water balloon at him.
• Gu Bai's second balloon missed Chu Zeshen, and Chu Zeshen hit Xie Wen in the face with a balloon.
• Xie Wen went for the remaining water balloons, and the four people split into two teams while Mocha darted between them.
• After they ran out of balloons and switched to water guns, Gu Bai stepped into the shallow end to help Chu Zeshen face Xie Wen and Lu Shengfan.

Gu Bai nearly drowned after pursuing Xie Wen into the pool’s deep end, and Chu Zeshen rescued him. The group learned Gu Bai could not swim, and they discussed taking precautions on future outings at sea.

• Gu Bai chased Xie Wen through the pool, reached the deep end, and sank underwater when he could no longer touch the bottom.
• Chu Zeshen pulled Gu Bai to the shallow end and held him as he coughed and recovered.
• Xie Wen and Lu Shengfan realized Gu Bai could not swim, and Gu Bai apologized for worrying them.
• Gu Bai climbed out of the pool, where Mocha stayed beside him, and Chu Zeshen brought him a bathrobe.
• Xie Wen suggested postponing their next outing at sea, but Gu Bai said he could stay on shore or wear a life jacket.
• Lu Shengfan warned Gu Bai to wear a life jacket, and Xie Wen told him to bring Chu Zeshen along as a skilled swimmer.

Gu Bai caught a cold after bathing Mocha and went to bed early, unaware of how ill he was. Chu Zeshen cared for him through the night and discovered that Gu Bai’s temperature had risen.

• Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen bathed Mocha together, and Chu Zeshen took over drying his fur so Gu Bai could shower.
• Gu Bai felt unwell and went upstairs early, while Xie Wen and Lu Shengfan stayed downstairs playing a game.
• Chu Zeshen brought Gu Bai warm water and cold medicine, then tucked him into bed and told Mocha to watch over him.
• At two in the morning, Chu Zeshen checked on Gu Bai and found that his temperature had risen, so he fetched a damp towel, fever medicine, and a thermometer gun.

Chu Zeshen cared for Gu Bai through a fever overnight, and Gu Bai woke to find his temperature had fallen. Chu Zeshen went to get him porridge while Xie Wen teased him about spending the night in Gu Bai’s room.

• Chu Zeshen woke Gu Bai to give him fever medicine, then stayed in his room and checked on him throughout the night.
• Gu Bai woke in the morning with his fever broken and found Chu Zeshen and Mocha asleep on the sofa.
• Chu Zeshen checked Gu Bai’s temperature, confirmed it had fallen to 37.2°C, and told him to rest and take medicine.
• Gu Bai thanked Chu Zeshen for taking care of him, and Chu Zeshen left to ask the chef to make porridge.
• Xie Wen teased Chu Zeshen about scoring with Gu Bai, but Lu Shengfan stopped him and Chu Zeshen explained that Gu Bai had caught a chill playing in the water.

Gu Bai stayed home to recover while Chu Zeshen cared for him, and a quiet remark from Chu Zeshen left Gu Bai wondering about their relationship. After waking feeling better, Gu Bai joined Chu Zeshen in the kitchen, where Chu Zeshen admitted he had slept poorly while looking after him.

• Chu Zeshen brought Gu Bai breakfast and cold medicine in his room, telling him to rest while he recovered.
• Chu Zeshen stayed home, saying he had company work to handle, while Xie Wen and the others left with Mocha remaining behind.
• After Gu Bai fell asleep, Chu Zeshen watched over him and told Mocha not to disturb his husband's sleep; Gu Bai heard him and wondered why he had said it.
• Gu Bai woke at one o'clock feeling better, and Chu Zeshen offered to make them food.
• While Chu Zeshen prepared tomato and egg noodles, Gu Bai noticed his tired appearance and asked whether he had slept poorly while caring for him; Chu Zeshen said he had.

Gu Bai stayed at the villa recovering from a cold while Chu Zeshen worked, cooked for him, and filled out his graduate employment survey. Mocha fetched things for Gu Bai until Chu Zeshen stopped him from bringing snacks Gu Bai could not eat.

• Chu Zeshen asked Gu Bai to make coffee, and they ate noodles together.
• Gu Bai discovered his university counselor's employment survey and asked Chu Zeshen to complete it for him.
• Chu Zeshen submitted the survey, listing his own job as Gu Bai's employment.
• Mocha fetched water for Gu Bai and then tried to bring him snacks from the dining table.
• Chu Zeshen took the chips from Mocha, reminding him that Gu Bai was sick and could not eat snacks.