Arc 12Promises and Reckonings

Chi Yining helped Shao Chongsi uncover Gu Chengyuan’s childhood rescue and drew closer to Yan Guiyun, while Yunxi’s abuse scandal led to a police investigation and the end of his production. The guests then began a fruit-picking race that led to an evening outing at Wuyao Lake.

  • Chi Yining discovered that Gu Chengyuan had saved Shao Chongsi as a child, that Yunxi had taken credit for it, and that Lan Qing had separated the boys.
  • Chi Yining won a pair of couple bracelets with Yan Guiyun, who later admitted his feelings and promised that he would belong only to Chi Yining.
  • Hu Bing performed at the skating competition, and Chi Yining encouraged him to keep going while reminding him that his life was his own.
  • Shao Chongsi told Gu Chengyuan he had never liked Yunxi and had feared Gu Chengyuan was dead, and the two drew close again.
  • A video showed Yunxi abusing He Mingyu, prompting public demands for justice, a police task force, and the cancellation of Yunxi’s production.
  • Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun shared private affection during the livestream, while Chi Yining found damaging information about Yunxi online.
  • The guests formed teams for a fruit-picking race, and Chi Yining’s, Shao Chongsi’s, and Li Qingmi’s teams won.
  • The guests arrived at Wuyao Lake for an evening outing on two-person smart boats.
Chapters 276–300 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 276A folk tale

During night fishing, Chi Yining caught a fish while Chen Shiyu invited him to a game, and Gu Chengyuan taught Shao Chongsi how to fish. The chapter ended with Li Qingmi preparing to tell Chen Shiyu a folk tale within Shao Chongsi’s hearing.

  • Shao Chongsi held Gu Chengyuan’s hand and followed him until Gu Chengyuan asked him to let go.
  • Chen Shiyu invited Chi Yining to hang out after his concert, but Chi Yining declined because he preferred staying home.
  • Gu Chengyuan felt guilty about Chi Yining’s poor mental state while Shao Chongsi admitted he had never fished before.
  • Gu Chengyuan showed Shao Chongsi how to fish, while Chi Yining caught a carp and let Chen Shiyu photograph him.
  • Li Qingmi pulled Chen Shiyu closer and announced that he would tell him a folk tale as Shao Chongsi listened.

Ch. 277Tonight might be... trouble

At the campsite, Li Qingmi told a frightening story before Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun retired to their tent for the night. Yan Guiyun tried to resist Chi Yining’s clingy sleeping posture, but ended up pulling him into his arms, unaware that Chi Yining was pretending to sleep.

  • Li Qingmi told the group about a young woman who died mysteriously in a mountain village, frightening Shao Chongsi and entertaining Chen Shiyu.
  • After showering, Chi Yining waited for Yan Guiyun in their tent beneath the starry sky.
  • Yan Guiyun returned, assumed Chi Yining was asleep, and lay down beside him.
  • Chi Yining gradually rested his hand and leg on Yan Guiyun, testing his self-control.
  • Yan Guiyun finally pulled Chi Yining into his arms, while Chi Yining secretly smiled.

Ch. 278Brother Yuan

Gu Chengyuan comforted Shao Chongsi through the night after a frightening story left him afraid to sleep alone. The group returned to the estate the next morning, where Chi Yining noticed Yan Guiyun and Li Qingmi looked tired and wondered what had happened in the tents.

  • Chen Shiyu accidentally pulled Li Qingmi into an unexpected kiss while he tried to move Chen Shiyu's foot off his face.
  • Shao Chongsi asked Gu Chengyuan to stay close because he was afraid after hearing Li Qingmi's story.
  • Gu Chengyuan pulled Shao Chongsi into his arms, and Shao Chongsi fell asleep feeling safe.
  • The group returned to the estate the next morning, and Chi Yining asked Yan Guiyun whether he had slept poorly.
  • Chi Yining noticed Li Qingmi's dark circles and wondered if something had happened between Li Qingmi and Chen Shiyu.

Ch. 279A Heart for Gossip

Gu Chengyuan kept his distance from Shao Chongsi, who worried that he was pursuing Chi Yining, while Gu Chengyuan admitted he still intended to try. Chi Yining uncovered the truth about their childhood: Gu Chengyuan had saved Shao Chongsi from drowning, but Shao Chongsi believed Yunxi had saved him and thought Gu Chengyuan had died.

  • Yan Guiyun took Chi Yining back into the villa, and Chen Shiyu hurried after them.
  • Shao Chongsi asked Gu Chengyuan why he was keeping his distance, and Gu Chengyuan said he would keep trying to win over Chi Yining despite Yan Guiyun.
  • Gu Chengyuan recalled that he had once saved Shao Chongsi from drowning, but Shao Chongsi had forgotten him after their families separated them.
  • Chi Yining investigated Gu Chengyuan and Shao Chongsi's history online and discovered that Gu Chengyuan had saved Shao Chongsi when they were nine.
  • Chi Yining learned that Yunxi had taken credit for the rescue while Gu Chengyuan's mother, Lan Qing, cut off contact between the boys.
  • Shao Chongsi had searched for Gu Chengyuan after waking but, unable to find him, came to believe Gu Chengyuan had drowned.

Ch. 280Little schemes

Chi Yining planned to tell Shao Chongsi that Gu Chengyuan, not Yunxi, had saved him as a child, then joined Yan Guiyun and the others for lunch. There, he overheard Mo Li question Wang Xinyang about the previous night, and Bai Chongxuan claimed responsibility for taking Wang Xinyang to the food street.

  • Chi Yining learned that Gu Chengyuan had used the childhood nickname Little Orange while playing with Shao Chongsi and decided to find a way to reveal the truth to him.
  • Yan Guiyun woke after catching up on sleep, and Chi Yining went to his room and took his hand as they headed downstairs to eat.
  • Chi Yining pulled out a chair for Yan Guiyun, who sat down, while the others' conversation made the lunch gathering feel tense.
  • Mo Li asked Wang Xinyang how he had gotten out the previous night and where he had gone.
  • Wang Xinyang struggled to answer Mo Li, and Bai Chongxuan said he had asked Wang Xinyang to go with him to the food street.

Ch. 281An Yan lay on the floor

After Wang Xinyang heard Mo Li and Chai Yi explain their secrets, An Yan slipped on a puddle and fell. Later, Chi Yining told Yan Guiyun what he had discovered and asked him for advice, leaving Yan Guiyun surprised by the revelation.

  • Wang Xinyang defended Mo Li while Mo Li and Chai Yi each blamed the other for keeping the truth from him.
  • An Yan slipped on an unmopped puddle, and Hu Bing helped him up before loudly calling for the staff.
  • Chi Yining noticed the puddle and commented to Yan Guiyun that An Yan seemed unlucky.
  • After lunch, Chi Yining visited Yan Guiyun's room and told him what he had discovered.
  • Chi Yining asked Yan Guiyun for ideas, and Yan Guiyun reacted with surprise.

Ch. 282The buzzer quiz

Chi Yining sent Shao Chongsi files meant to help him uncover the truth, then teamed up with Yan Guiyun for a buzzer quiz after learning the prize was couple bracelets. The quiz was about to begin, with Chi Yining promising to try to win the bracelets for Yan Guiyun.

  • Chi Yining hacked into his own computer to retrieve files and sent them to Shao Chongsi, hiding Yan Guiyun's computer IP address.
  • At dinner, Chi Yining observed the other guests and noticed Li Qingmi seemed distracted while Wang Xinyang stayed occupied with Bai Chongxuan.
  • The production team announced a 100-question buzzer quiz, with couple bracelets as the prize, and asked the guests to form teams.
  • The guests chose the same teams as in Planet Battle, and Chi Yining took the red buzzer for himself and Yan Guiyun.
  • Chi Yining asked Yan Guiyun whether he wanted the bracelets and promised to do his best to win them.

Ch. 283You and me beneath the lemon tree

Chi Yining dominated the quiz competition and gave Yan Guiyun a bracelet, prompting the other guests to envy their closeness. Wang Xinyang agreed to let Bai Chongxuan make him a necklace, while Shao Chongsi pursued Gu Chengyuan after learning he was the Little Orange who had saved him.

  • Chi Yining answered most of the hundred quiz questions first, and Bai Chongxuan correctly solved question fifteen.
  • Chi Yining put his competition prize bracelet on Yan Guiyun and offered to buy him a more expensive one; Yan Guiyun returned the gesture by placing the other bracelet on Chi Yining.
  • The other guests envied Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun, while Bai Chongxuan offered to make Wang Xinyang a gift.
  • Wang Xinyang agreed to let Bai Chongxuan make him a necklace and wondered whether he had become drawn to him.
  • Shao Chongsi told Gu Chengyuan he had learned that Gu Chengyuan was Little Orange, the person who had saved him, but Gu Chengyuan told him to stop following.

Ch. 284Hu Bing's Performance

Chi Yining and the others attended the National Figure Skating Championships to support Hu Bing, while Chi Yining flirted with Yan Guiyun in the stands. After several competitors performed, Hu Bing took to the ice and prepared for his routine.

  • Hu Bing trained whenever he was free, leaving him little time to spend with Chi Yining.
  • Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun arrived at the Capital Gymnasium with the dating-show cast to cheer Hu Bing on.
  • Chi Yining told Yan Guiyun he was cold and wanted him to hold him, while Shao Chongsi coughed behind them and Gu Chengyuan offered Chi Yining a jacket.
  • The competition began, and the audience and dating-show cast cheered as the first five competitors performed.
  • Hu Bing skated onto the rink, crossed his legs, and posed as he waited for the music to begin.

Ch. 285Senior! Why did you do it again!

Chi Yining watched Hu Bing deliver an elegant figure-skating performance, then joined An Yan and Yan Guiyun for lunch, where he congratulated Hu Bing with a bouquet. Hu Bing noticed blood at the corner of An Yan’s mouth and worried about him, while also interpreting Chi Yining’s awkwardness as a sign his depression had worsened.

  • Hu Bing performed "Forgotten Winter" with graceful moves and clean landings, astonishing Chi Yining.
  • Chen Shiyu gave Chi Yining a bouquet assembled by their group to present to Hu Bing, while Yan Guiyun felt jealous.
  • Chi Yining, An Yan, and Yan Guiyun went to the Fog City Restaurant to wait for Hu Bing.
  • Hu Bing arrived and exclaimed at An Yan after noticing dried blood at the corner of his mouth.
  • Chi Yining gave Hu Bing the bouquet and praised his performance, and Yan Guiyun helped him return to his seat.
  • Hu Bing thanked Chi Yining and wondered whether his depression had worsened because he struggled to speak.

Ch. 286Do you think my parents will agree?

Hu Bing reflected on the pressure of figure skating after Chi Yining encouraged him to choose his own path, and An Yan promised to support him if he wanted to quit. Chi Yining returned home, relieved to be away from the outing but still wondering whether Brother Yan had forgotten his earlier words.

  • An Yan told Hu Bing that the dating-show participants had watched his competition and each chosen a flower for him.
  • Hu Bing enjoyed dinner with An Yan and Chi Yining, and Chi Yining encouraged him to keep going while reminding him that his life was his own.
  • At home, Hu Bing told An Yan that Chi Yining had noticed his exhaustion and asked whether his parents would agree if he stopped skating.
  • An Yan assured Hu Bing that his parents would agree, carried him upstairs, and reminisced about how they had begun living together.
  • Chi Yining returned home feeling relieved, tried to maintain a proper appearance, and wondered whether Brother Yan had forgotten what he said at the sports arena.

Ch. 287Substitute something else

Chi Yining tried to test Yan Guiyun’s feelings by asking to sleep in his room and be held. When Yan Guiyun teased him instead of kissing him, Chi Yining took control and told him he could substitute something else.

  • Chi Yining showered, put on the cat pajamas Yan Guiyun liked, and went to his room.
  • Yan Guiyun embraced Chi Yining when he entered, and Chi Yining openly said he had missed him.
  • Chi Yining asked to sleep in Yan Guiyun’s room and be held, so Yan Guiyun carried him to the bed.
  • Yan Guiyun leaned close and asked if Chi Yining wanted a hug, but did not kiss him.
  • Chi Yining reversed their positions, pinned Yan Guiyun’s hands to the pillow, and said Yan Guiyun could substitute something else.

Ch. 288Not joking

Chi Yining confronted Yan Guiyun about his feelings and claimed him as his own, threatening to keep him by force if he ever left. Yan Guiyun was surprised by Chi Yining’s possessiveness but found it thrilling, and the chapter ended with Chi Yining waiting for him to promise.

  • Chi Yining caught Yan Guiyun trying to pull away and teased him about what he had been about to do.
  • Yan Guiyun realized Chi Yining had mistaken his intentions and struggled to explain that he had only expected cuddles.
  • Chi Yining told Yan Guiyun he wanted his kisses and all of him, while Yan Guiyun asked if he could give himself to him in installments.
  • Chi Yining warned Yan Guiyun not to give himself to anyone else and threatened to keep him captive if he fell in love with someone else.
  • Chi Yining asked whether Yan Guiyun would promise, while Yan Guiyun wondered if they could discuss their roles.

Ch. 289Favorite (Revised)

Chi Yining confessed that he liked Yan Guiyun and asked whether Yan returned his feelings. Yan Guiyun confessed that he had been drawn to Chi from their first meeting, and their conversation ended with Yan kissing him.

  • Yan Guiyun pulled Chi Yining into his arms to calm him before they talked.
  • Yan Guiyun asked if Chi Yining liked him, and Chi said he liked him most and asked if Yan felt the same.
  • Yan Guiyun admitted he had been drawn to Chi from their first meeting and had secretly taken photos of him.
  • Chi Yining said he had seen the photos at the restaurant and had thought Yan simply liked photography.
  • Yan Guiyun kissed Chi Yining while holding the back of his neck.

Ch. 290That night was my lifelong nightmare (revised)

Chi Yining got Yan Guiyun to promise that he would never fall for anyone else, while Shao Chongsi tried to make amends to Gu Chengyuan and revealed how deeply Gu Chengyuan’s supposed death had affected him. Gu Chengyuan began to realize that Shao Chongsi’s fear of the dark was connected to him.

  • Chi Yining reminded Yan Guiyun that he had not answered his earlier question, and Yan Guiyun promised that every part of him belonged to Chi Yining and that he would not fall for anyone else.
  • Yan Guiyun served Chi Yining a meatball and urged him to eat after their exhausting intimacy.
  • At Gu Chengyuan’s home, Shao Chongsi washed the dishes and asked Gu Chengyuan whether he knew that Shao Chongsi had paid for the dirt on Yunxi.
  • Shao Chongsi said he had acted because Yunxi had taken credit for Gu Chengyuan’s past rescue and used it to demand repayment for more than twenty years.
  • Shao Chongsi told Gu Chengyuan that he had been devastated when he thought Gu Chengyuan was dead and called that night his lifelong nightmare.
  • Gu Chengyuan wondered whether Shao Chongsi’s fear of the dark came from believing Gu Chengyuan had died, and recalled how much he had missed their friendship.

Ch. 291He Said He Was Sleeping Morning, Noon, and Night

Gu Chengyuan confronted Shao Chongsi about his relationship with Yunxi, and Shao Chongsi confessed that he still cared deeply for Gu Chengyuan. On the flight back to the estate, Chen Shiyu wondered why Li Qingmi seemed to be sleeping constantly.

  • Gu Chengyuan asked Shao Chongsi why he had gotten together with Yunxi, and Shao Chongsi said he had agreed because Yunxi pleaded for his dying grandfather's sake.
  • Shao Chongsi grabbed Gu Chengyuan's hand and insisted he did not like Yunxi and had never even held hands with him.
  • Shao Chongsi apologized for bullying Gu Chengyuan on the show and said he was afraid Gu Chengyuan would disappear again.
  • Shao Chongsi recalled promising to marry Gu Chengyuan as a child, and Gu Chengyuan rejected the idea before Shao Chongsi burrowed into his arms.
  • On the flight back to the estate, Yan Guiyun tucked a blanket around sleeping Chi Yining while Chen Shiyu complained that Chi Yining seemed exhausted.
  • Chen Shiyu noticed Li Qingmi was sleeping again and wondered why he always claimed to be asleep when replying to messages.

Ch. 292Ordering a batch of prosthetic legs in advance

During their third week at the manor, Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun flirted during an early-morning gym session, while Yan Guiyun joked about ordering prosthetic legs in case Chi Yining broke them. Jia Mingchuan interrupted them, leaving Chi Yining frozen.

  • Yan Guiyun mentioned that the Chen family and the Li Family had arranged a childhood betrothal, and Chen Shiyu denied knowing or caring about it.
  • Chi Yining visited the gym and found Yan Guiyun exercising alone.
  • Yan Guiyun invited Chi Yining to touch his back and abs, and Chi Yining embraced him and confessed that he liked him.
  • Chi Yining joked that he would break Yan Guiyun's legs if Yan stopped liking him, prompting Yan Guiyun to joke about ordering prosthetic legs.
  • Jia Mingchuan's voice interrupted the couple, and Chi Yining froze.

Ch. 293Bai Chongxuan won again

Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun spent a flirtatious morning together while the other guests reacted to their closeness. After Chi Yining helped Yan Guiyun with work, the livestream began with viewers noticing how clingy he was.

  • Chi Yining joked about silencing Jia Mingchuan after Jia suddenly appeared while Chi Yining was in Yan Guiyun’s arms.
  • At breakfast, Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun openly doted on each other, while Chen Shiyu questioned the strange atmosphere and Wang Xinyang complained about the six breakfasts.
  • Wang Xinyang chose Bai Chongxuan’s nutritious pastries and corn juice, leaving Chi Yining to conclude that Bai Chongxuan had won the breakfast showdown again.
  • Su Ziqian quietly took milk and toast upstairs without greeting anyone, and Chi Yining wondered whether the new guest was invisible.
  • Chi Yining brought his computer to Yan Guiyun’s room, helped him work, and then joined him when the livestream began at ten o’clock.
  • Livestream viewers commented on Chi Yining’s clinginess and his help with Yan Guiyun’s work.

Ch. 294Yunxi Studio stepped forward to deny the rumors

Li Qingmi remained troubled by Chen Shiyu stealing his first kiss, while Yunxi dismissed accusations against him and Yunxi Studio denied the rumors. Yunxi then learned that Schemes Under Heaven had stopped filming after all its investors withdrew.

  • Li Qingmi woke up groggy and resolved to find a chance to make Chen Shiyu feel as sleepless and frustrated as he did.
  • Geng Qiu confronted Yunxi with scandal photos, but Yunxi denied that anyone could prove the allegations and frightened her with a threat.
  • Geng Qiu contacted Yunxi Studio, which issued a statement denying the rumors and threatening legal notices against the people spreading them.
  • Yunxi tried again to add Gu Chengyuan as a friend, but found that Gu Chengyuan had blocked his requests and calls.
  • Director Liao told Yunxi that Schemes Under Heaven would stop filming because all its investors had withdrawn.

Ch. 295There was a profession called wizard

Yunxi blamed Chi Yining for disrupting the story and looked for a way to approach Gu Chengyuan. Meanwhile, Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun noticed An Yan’s bandaged hands and suspected a wizard might be involved, leaving Yan Guiyun to investigate.

  • Yunxi hung up and began searching his memories of the book for a way to get close to Gu Chengyuan, or to act through Chi Yining.
  • After finishing their work, Yan Guiyun and Chi Yining overheard Shao Chongsi explain to Gu Chengyuan that he had disbanded the production crew and compensated them.
  • Yan Guiyun teased Shao Chongsi about being delicate, and Gu Chengyuan tried to reassure the embarrassed Shao Chongsi.
  • Chi Yining saw that An Yan’s hands were wrapped in gauze and told Yan Guiyun, who agreed to investigate the possibility of a wizard’s involvement.
  • Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun ate together while Hu Bing fed An Yan, prompting the viewers to joke about the pairings and the show’s return to dating-show antics.

Ch. 296Digging Up Dirt (Revised)

Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun spent their midday break kissing in Yan Guiyun’s room, then returned to the livestream as viewers complained about being kept waiting. Chi Yining later found dirt about Yunxi on Weibo and began plotting to use his computer skills to dig into it.

  • Chi Yining confirmed the cameras were covered and the livestream was paused, then kissed Yan Guiyun in his room.
  • Yan Guiyun and Chi Yining moved to the bed, but Yan Guiyun stopped them from going further because the setting was inconvenient.
  • The livestream resumed, and viewers flooded the chat with complaints and comments about Chi Yining and Yan Guiyun.
  • Chi Yining logged into Weibo, skipped searches about himself, and discovered dirt about Yunxi.
  • Yan Guiyun watched Chi Yining’s mischievous smile and suspected he was planning to stir up trouble.

Ch. 297Those little legs wanted to climb onto the balcony too?

A video showing Yunxi brutally assaulting He Mingyu sparked a public outcry and prompted the Capital police to form a special task force. Meanwhile, Li Qingmi woke to Chen Shiyu pounding on his door, and Chen Shiyu noticed the freesia scent in his room.

  • Chen Shiyu watched a video of Yunxi beating He Mingyu and forcing cleansing oil down his throat.
  • Weibo users demanded justice and called on the Capital police to investigate.
  • The Capital police formed a special task force to look into the incident.
  • Unaware of the public backlash, Yunxi answered his door to find several police officers.
  • Chen Shiyu woke Li Qingmi by pounding on his door, then entered and noticed the freesia scent in his room.

Ch. 298I've met him. He's not as good-looking as you

After Yunxi’s disturbing video circulated, Gu Chengyuan realized why others had warned him about filming with Yunxi, while Feng Louyu and Qin Shijing discussed their history with him during the livestream. The guests then began an orchard-picking task, with the fastest pairs earning places at a romantic evening.

  • Li Qingmi asked who Yunxi was as Chen Shiyu urged him to check Weibo.
  • Gu Chengyuan watched the video and felt he had narrowly avoided a demon, then Shao Chongsi jumped onto his balcony to ask if he believed him.
  • Feng Louyu asked Qin Shijing whether he had met Yunxi before, and Qin Shijing said Yunxi was not as good-looking as Feng Louyu.
  • A staff member instructed the guests to choose partners, draw orchard lots, pick fruit, and deliver it as quickly as possible.
  • Chi Yining studied how to operate a three-wheeler, and Yan Guiyun wrapped his hands around Chi Yining’s fists.

Ch. 299A petty man's triumph

The teams raced their tricycles and scooters toward their dates, while Wang Xinyang’s team took its time. Bai Chongxuan claimed Wang Xinyang’s attention as Mo Li reflected on his unrequited feelings, and the chapter left their relationship unresolved.

  • Chi Yining and Li Qingmi raced their tricycles, startling the VJs who followed them.
  • Gu Chengyuan sped along with Shao Chongsi on the back, trying to find out what the romantic night was.
  • Wang Xinyang rode slowly with Bai Chongxuan, who decided to take him out for fun instead of following the production team’s plan.
  • Bai Chongxuan challenged Mo Li when Mo Li called out to Wang Xinyang, while Wang Xinyang pretended not to hear them.
  • Mo Li reflected on how he had fallen for Wang Xinyang in high school and how Chai Yi had taken him away and hurt him.

Ch. 300Always losing track

Su Ziqian explained his accelerated academic career to Jia Mingchuan, who recalled how classmates had always lost track of him. After several teams won the afternoon challenge, the guests gathered at Wuyao Lake for a carefully supervised nighttime boat ride.

  • Mo Li grew angrier as he thought about Chai Yi and decided to kick him once they got out.
  • Jia Mingchuan asked Su Ziqian where he had studied, and Su Ziqian said he had completed his bachelor's, master's, and doctorate abroad through three accelerated jumps.
  • Jia Mingchuan remembered that he and Hu Yi had tried to find out what Su Ziqian did after class but had repeatedly lost track of him.
  • Chi Yining's, Shao Chongsi's, and Li Qingmi's teams won, while the other teams gave up; Hu Bing stayed at the villa to look after An Yan.
  • At 8:30 p.m., the guests arrived at Wuyao Lake, where the production team had prepared two-person smart boats, snacks, milk tea, GoPros, and ten lifeguards.
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