Chapter Summaries

Wen He joined the livestreamed same-sex dating show for the money, despite dreaming that he would be rejected as a minor character in a dating-show novel. He arrived at the castle as the first guest and waited alone while viewers watched online.

• Wen He woke from a dream in which the lead gong rejected him, then realized he was due to join a dating show the next day.
• Wen He recalled agreeing to join the show after Director Guo recruited him at a pharmacy, and he finished a commission while eating takeout.
• Blue Station announced that Heart Flutter with You would premiere as its first fully livestreamed same-sex dating show, drawing excited viewer comments.
• Wen He packed a few outfits and traveled to the castle in Summer City, where the production team had rented a large residence for the monthlong show.
• Wen He arrived first, settled in the entrance hall, and opened the livestream as viewers commented on him waiting alone.
• The livestream switched views, and the bullet comments began to surge.

Wen He met Jiang Yu on the dating show, and the two exchanged a few awkward words while viewers speculated about their pairing. When Zhang Shengsheng arrived, Jiang Yu carried his suitcase inside, where it bumped into Wen He's little suitcase and left Wen worrying about his drawing tablet.

• Wen He met Jiang Yu and helped move his red suitcase, which collided with Wen He's suitcase containing his drawing tablet.
• Jiang Yu asked Wen He whether he was a top, and Wen He guessed that he was.
• Wen He and Jiang Yu sat quietly apart while Wen planned a large client commission and Jiang Yu ate an orange.
• Zhang Shengsheng arrived with a large suitcase, and Jiang Yu lifted it over the entryway step.
• Jiang Yu's push sent Zhang Shengsheng's suitcase into the other luggage, and Wen worried that his tablet had been damaged.

Wen He, Jiang Yu, and Zhang Shengsheng met at the house before Wei Xun arrived and drew Jiang Yu’s interest. Zhang Shengsheng and Wen He bonded over fruit while Wei Xun joined them in the kitchen, leaving Jiang Yu behind.

• Zhang Shengsheng introduced himself to Jiang Yu and Wen He, and the three sat together and shared their ages.
• Wei Xun arrived, introduced himself, and chose the seat between Jiang Yu and Zhang Shengsheng.
• Wei Xun focused his attention on Jiang Yu, while Jiang Yu included Wen He as he introduced everyone.
• Zhang Shengsheng moved beside Wen He and invited him to get apples, and Wen He offered him half an orange.
• Zhang Shengsheng and Wen He headed to the kitchen, and Wei Xun took apples to join them after Jiang Yu nodded to his silent offer.

Wen He watched Jiang Yu and Zhang Shengsheng in the kitchen before meeting Ji Chi, whom he recognized as the devoted second male lead from his dream. Ji Chi's teasing and probing left Wen He uneasy, while Jiang Yu grew wary of the newcomer.

• Zhang Shengsheng and another man discussed how to peel an apple, and Wen He returned to the sofa when they seemed not to need his help.
• Jiang Yu teased Wen He by brushing his hair against Wen He's sleeve, and Wen He scratched the irritated skin.
• Ji Chi arrived, and Wen He recognized his red hair and appearance from the dream as belonging to the devoted second male lead.
• Ji Chi teased Wen He and questioned him about his name, while Jiang Yu explained its characters and felt displeased with Ji Chi's arrogance.
• Jiang Yu considered warning Wen He to stay away from Ji Chi, as the livestream viewers debated Ji Chi's rudeness and expensive clothes.

Ji Chi watched Wen He while the guests gathered at the house, and Wen He was startled when Zhou Siyu arrived, recognizing him from a dream. The guests chose their rooms, and Wen He settled in and began discussing an art commission with his client.

• Ji Chi asked Wen He for orange, then went to the kitchen for water while Wen He drank juice and continued peeling fruit.
• Wei Xun and Zhang Shengsheng came out of the kitchen with a fruit platter and greeted Ji Chi.
• A refined-looking guest arrived, and Jiang Yu was immediately drawn to him.
• Zhou Siyu arrived, and Wen He wondered whether his dream had been real; the production team announced that another guest would arrive late and sent everyone to choose rooms.
• Wen He chose a room at the far end of the second floor, and Ji Chi took the room beside his.
• Wen He checked his tablet for damage, unpacked his drawing tools, and discussed a draft with his client.

Ji Chi teased Wen He during the cast’s first group gathering, while Jiang Yu watched them with concern. The guests began a King’s Game mixed with Truth or Dare to get to know one another.

• Ji Chi dismissed Old Master Ji’s questions about whether he liked Wen He, while Old Master Ji and Butler Li watched the livestream at home.
• Wen He sat in the garden beside Jiang Yu and Wei Xun, and Ji Chi chose the seat next to him when he arrived.
• Ji Chi whispered a riddle to Wen He and answered “Peppa Pig, of course,” making Wen He push him away in annoyance.
• Wei Xun asked what the two were laughing about, and Wen He changed the subject as the other guests approached.
• The production team explained the rules of the King’s Game, and the guests began playing.

During a game of truth or dare, Wen He and Ji Chi teased each other over their cards and drinks before Wen He drew the king card and chose Ji Chi for a dare. The dare left Wen He sitting on Ji Chi’s back while Ji Chi did twenty push-ups, and the livestream viewers caught Wen He blushing afterward.

• Ji Chi helped Wen He choose a card and tried to peek at it while Zhou Siyu revealed that he had drawn the king card.
• Zhou Siyu chose Zhang Shengsheng for a truth question, and Ji Chi asked Wen He about his exes while they shared grilled meat and wine.
• In the next round, Wen He drew the king card and selected Ji Chi’s ace of hearts for a dare.
• Wen He read the dare requiring the person on his left to sit on him during twenty push-ups, then realized he was sitting to Ji Chi’s left.
• Ji Chi completed the push-ups with Wen He on his back and went to wash his hands, while the viewers noticed Wen He blushing.

Wen He explained that he joined the dating show because he needed the appearance fee, surprising Ji Chi and the other guests. Later, Wen He received a Heart-Flutter Medal and prepared to choose someone to give it to.

• Ji Chi saw Wen He's card and asked why he had come on the show; Wen He said he needed the money.
• Ji Chi and the other guests were surprised by Wen He's answer, while Jiang Ye shifted the deck to make it easier for Wen He to reach and Zhou Siyu offered him juice.
• Wen He avoided being chosen for dares during the remaining rounds, then returned to his room after the guests finished eating.
• The production team summoned Wen He to the lounge, where he picked up a pink Heart-Flutter Medal without writing a letter.

Wen He and Ji Chi both cast unexpected votes, leaving the livestream viewers baffled. The next morning, Wen He woke from another unusually clear dream, still unsure of where he was.

• Jiang Ye entered the lounge, wrote a note, and submitted it with his medal to a voting box.
• Ji Chi tricked Wen He into lending him his phone so he could call his own missing phone, then laughed as Wen He pushed him out.
• Ji Chi casually dropped his medal into a mailbox, and viewers reacted in confusion to the voting results.
• The livestream ended, the vote became a trending topic, and the production team left the mailboxes unopened until morning.
• Wen He woke at eight o'clock and recalled having a clearer dream than before.

Wen He and Jiang Ye shared a homemade breakfast, while Ji Chi watched from the hallway and demanded some by text. Wen He brought Ji Chi a glass of milk, leaving Jiang Ye to notice the extra place setting.

• Wen He woke from a vivid dream of Ji Chi, dressed, and drank milk before greeting Jiang Ye after his workout.
• Jiang Ye made toasted sandwiches for Wen He, then went upstairs to shower while Wen He waited for breakfast.
• Wen He served the sandwiches and refilled both his and Jiang Ye's glasses with milk, and they ate together.
• Ji Chi texted Wen He from the hallway to demand toast and milk, and Wen He changed his contact name to “Ji Chi Is Annoying.”
• Wen He brought Ji Chi a full glass of milk and returned to the table, where Jiang Ye noticed the extra glass.

The housemates prepared breakfast as Ji Chi crowded around Wen He, while Jiang Ye cooked for Zhou Siyu. Later, they opened their mailboxes: Wen He and Jiang Yu received letters, but Zhang Shengsheng found his empty.

• Ji Chi joined Wen He and Jiang Ye at breakfast, then followed Wen He into the kitchen and teased him as he washed dishes.
• Jiang Ye made breakfast and coffee for Zhou Siyu, who praised his cooking and showed interest in him.
• Wen He received the production team's message and found a letter in his mailbox, despite his dream suggesting he would get none.
• Jiang Yu found a letter in his mailbox and guessed Wei Xun had sent it.
• Zhang Shengsheng found his mailbox empty and encouraged himself that there was still time to receive letters.

After the contestants’ letters and votes revealed no mutual matches, Wen He questioned whether his medicine was causing his vivid dreams, while Zhou Siyu and Ji Chi were paired for a beach date by drawing lots. The chapter ended with Zhou Siyu struggling to keep up with Ji Chi and wondering how Wen He had tolerated him.

• Ji Chi found his mailbox empty, while Zhou Siyu found two medals but no letters and Jiang Ye found two letters and two medals.
• Wen He read a kind letter from an unknown sender, suspected his medicine was causing his dreams, and messaged Doctor Wang about its side effects.
• The production team announced that nobody had formed a mutual match and told the contestants to choose locations for dates decided by drawing lots.
• Zhou Siyu chose the beach and discovered that Ji Chi was his date, leaving him unprepared to spend time with the red-haired young master.
• Ji Chi led Zhou Siyu along the shore without starting a conversation, and Zhou Siyu wondered how Wen He had put up with him.

Ji Chi treated Zhou Siyu dismissively during their date, then left the production crew behind and went to see Wen He with macarons. He fed Wen He one, and the chapter ended with Ji Chi noticing how soft and sweet his lips felt.

• Ji Chi left Zhou Siyu alone at a café after a long walk in the sun, then returned briefly to pick up macarons.
• Ji Chi drove off without the production crew and went to the castle, where he found Wen He in his room.
• Ji Chi confronted Wen He for not reading his messages, then offered him macarons.
• When Wen He hesitated, Ji Chi put a strawberry macaron in his mouth and noticed how soft and sweet Wen He's lips felt.

Wen He shared macarons with Ji Chi, then cooked dinner for him to repay the treat. After Ji Chi sniffed Wen He's hand to check its cooking smell, Wen He became flustered and hurried upstairs, leaving their feelings unsettled.

• Ji Chi gave Wen He macarons, and Wen He thanked him after eating them.
• Wen He offered to cook dinner for Ji Chi so they would be even, and Ji Chi agreed.
• Wen He made cumin potatoes with ham sausage and egg drop soup while Ji Chi helped and took photos.
• Ji Chi checked Wen He's hand when Wen He mentioned it smelled of cooking, then sniffed it, making Wen He blush and flee upstairs.

After an awkward moment, Wen He and Ji Chi shared dinner and grew more comfortable together while visiting the dog in the backyard. Ji Chi ended the evening by taking Wen He inside as it got dark, and Wen He left Big Yellow reluctantly.

• Ji Chi waited for Wen He to finish showering and reheated the dinner so they could eat together.
• Wen He struggled to finish his rice, and Ji Chi saved the leftovers for Big Yellow, a Shiba Inu in the backyard.
• Wen He happily petted Big Yellow and told Ji Chi that he liked dogs.
• Ji Chi reported a viewer comment suggesting he was only teasing Wen He, then turned off the screen and led Wen He inside as night fell.

Ji Chi and Wen He exchanged the red panda and little seal plush toys after Ji Chi initially rejected the seal, while Zhou Siyu returned alone from his day out. The chapter ended with the house growing awkward when Zhang Shengsheng asked whether Zhou Siyu had gone on a date.

• Ji Chi dragged Wen He back to the house and told him to shower again because he had touched a dog.
• Zhang Shengsheng gave Wen He a red panda plush and asked him to pass a gray seal plush to Ji Chi, but Wen He said Zhang Shengsheng should give it himself.
• Ji Chi inspected Wen He's red panda, then tossed the seal aside after Zhang Shengsheng gave it to him.
• Wen He retrieved the seal and offered Ji Chi the red panda in exchange, and Ji Chi kept the red panda instead of throwing it away.
• Zhou Siyu returned alone, and after Zhang Shengsheng asked about his date, he said he had walked by the sea on his own.

Jiang Yu returned with Jiang Ye and shared a flirtatious moment with Wen He, while Ji Chi repeatedly stopped Wen He from eating too many skewers. The chapter ended with Ji Chi insisting the street food was unsafe as the viewers argued over him.

• Jiang Yu and Jiang Ye returned to find the house in an awkward mood, and Zhou Siyu moved closer to Jiang Ye.
• Wen He complimented Jiang Yu’s fox plushie, then sincerely told Jiang Yu he was prettier, leaving Jiang Yu blushing.
• Jiang Ye offered everyone snacks, and Wen He accepted a skewer of grilled meat.
• Ji Chi took Wen He’s skewers and stopped him from taking more, explaining that the street food was not clean.
• The livestream viewers argued about Ji Chi as he held Wen He back from getting more food.

During the Heart-Flutter Medal segment, the guests cast votes that left several pairings uncertain, while Wen He spent the night reflecting on the day and dreaming about a new male lead’s arrival. The next morning, Jiang Ye made Wen He breakfast, leaving Wen He surprised and grateful.

• Wen He, Ji Chi, Jiang Ye, Jiang Yu, Wei Xun, Zhang Shengsheng, and Zhou Siyu cast their Heart-Flutter Medal votes, with Wei Xun and Zhang Shengsheng choosing each other.
• Wen He reviewed the day before falling asleep, while Ji Chi watched a video of a bichon frise and later joined a friend to play games.
• Wen He dreamed that the original male lead would appear and make Ji Chi jealous by dating the protagonist shou.
• Wen He got up Sunday morning and found Jiang Ye in the dining room.
• Jiang Ye told Wen He that he had made the fried egg and toast for him, and Wen He thanked him and began eating.

Wen He received a bonus points card and went to check on Ji Chi after Ji Chi pretended his stomachache was serious. Ji Chi kept Wen He by his bedside, and the chapter ended when he woke and demanded to know why Wen He was leaving.

• Director Chen gave Wen He a bonus points card for being the first person he saw, and Wen He accepted it before returning to breakfast.
• After Grandpa Ji scolded him for sleeping in, Ji Chi woke with severe stomach pain from the barbecue and rushed to the bathroom with diarrhea.
• Ji Chi messaged Wen He that he felt unwell, prompting Wen He to visit and try to help him.
• Ji Chi leaned on Wen He and pulled him onto the bed, but Wen He escaped to find medicine and brought Wei Xun upstairs.
• Wei Xun learned Ji Chi only had diarrhea and left Wen He alone with him; Ji Chi grabbed Wen He's wrist and insisted he stay.
• When Wen He grew sleepy and tried to slip away, Ji Chi woke and demanded to know what he was doing.

At the water park, Wen He ate lunch and accepted Jiang Ye’s invitation to ride the Ferris wheel together. Ji Chi watched their livestream and grew furious as viewers teased him about Wen He going off with someone else.

• Ji Chi woke up, startled Wen He by gripping his wrist, and then rinsed his sweaty palm in the bathroom; Wen He fled and wondered if Ji Chi had mistaken him for A Beibei.
• At the crowded water park, the production team announced a points competition whose winner could choose a date, and Zhou Siyu shared his fan with Wen He.
• Wen He ignored the cameraman’s reminder about afternoon tea and went into the restaurant to eat spaghetti with tomato meat sauce.
• Jiang Ye found Wen He in the restaurant, invited him to ride attractions together, and took him on the Ferris wheel after Wen He agreed.
• Ji Chi watched the livestream as viewers teased him about Wen He and Jiang Ye, then reported their comments.