Arc 3Desert Recovery and Seaside Return

Shen Shuangjian’s desert filming ended when his poor health sent him to recuperate under Shen Sixian’s care, bringing the brothers closer. Back at the seaside shoot, Xie Jinghui recognized that he wanted Shen Shuangjian’s love, while Yu Sheng committed to giving up his entertainment career for him.

  • Xie Jinghui brought Shen Shuangjian to the northwest, where Xie Qingchi joined the filming and Shen Shuangjian struggled through the desert journey before collapsing from hypoglycemia, malnutrition, and anemia.
  • Shen Sixian and Xie Jinghui argued over Shen Shuangjian’s health, but Shen Sixian took him to recuperate at a villa, where he supervised his meals and Shen Shuangjian reassured livestream viewers that Shen Sixian was his brother.
  • Shen Shuangjian recovered with Shen Sixian’s care, and Xie Jinghui watched the brothers grow closer before Shen Sixian took Shen Shuangjian to a charity auction and introduced him as his younger brother.
  • At the auction, Xie Jinghui bid fifteen million for the earrings, while Xie Qingchi violently attacked a man who insulted Shen Shuangjian and later left the banquet hall.
  • After Shen Shuangjian returned to filming at the seaside, Lin Weiluo warned Yu Sheng that pursuing him had cost Yu Sheng followers and endorsements, and Yu Sheng said he would quit the entertainment industry.
  • Xie Jinghui dried Shen Shuangjian’s hair and tied it with a red cord, realizing that he wanted Shen Shuangjian to love him rather than merely let him care for him.
  • During a beach game about past relationships, Xie Jinghui said he had never had an ex and would endure anything to keep a loved one from leaving.
Chapters 51–75 Vol. 1 Read

Ch. 51Private flight

After the production crew finished filming at Shen Shuangjian’s home, Xie Jinghui arrived and invited him to travel to the northwest on a private flight. Shen Shuangjian accepted, leaving the crew and viewers captivated by their closeness.

  • Shen Shuangjian told the production staff that he called Shen Sixian “elder brother” because that was what he had used to call him.
  • A servant told Shen Shuangjian that Xie Jinghui had arrived, and the production crew turned their cameras toward Xie’s car.
  • Xie Jinghui greeted Shen Shuangjian, dismissed the production crew, and walked inside with him.
  • Shen Shuangjian stayed to sit with Xie Jinghui rather than leave his guest alone, and Xie asked how he planned to travel to the northwest.
  • Xie Jinghui offered Shen Shuangjian a place on his private flight to avoid the crowds, and Shen Shuangjian apologized for the trouble as he accepted.

Ch. 52Not a Lapdog

Shen Sixian struggled with his feelings after Shen Shuangjian calmly called him brother, then chose not to interfere when Xie Jinghui took Shen Shuangjian on a private flight to the northwest. As the plane jolted, Shen Shuangjian felt unwell and clung to Xie Jinghui’s hand.

  • Xie Jinghui visited Shen Shuangjian and invited him to fly with him to the northwest for filming.
  • Shen Sixian questioned Shen Shuangjian about Xie Jinghui’s visit, then stopped himself from interfering and told him to do as he wanted.
  • The next morning, Xie Jinghui picked Shen Shuangjian up, and the old butler brought an extra suitcase that Shen Sixian had prepared overnight.
  • Shen Shuangjian flew for the first time, taking medication and enduring a racing heartbeat and discomfort during takeoff.
  • When the plane jolted, Shen Shuangjian told Xie Jinghui he felt unwell, and they tightly held each other’s hands.

Ch. 53The northwest was not barren

After Shen Shuangjian became unwell on the plane, Xie Jinghui comforted him and worried about his fragile health as they traveled to the northwest for filming. As Shen Shuangjian looked out at the approaching desert, Xie Jinghui realized the landscape no longer seemed barren to him.

  • Shen Shuangjian became uneasy and listless on the plane, and Xie Jinghui soothed him before the medical team confirmed he was safe.
  • Xie Jinghui quietly touched Shen Shuangjian's hair while he slept, then wondered what Shen Shuangjian wanted and when he would dare confess his feelings.
  • After landing in the northwest, Xie Jinghui caught Shen Shuangjian's windblown ribbon, wrapped him in a scarf, and shielded him on the way to the car.
  • Xie Jinghui arranged for his medical team and desert survival convoy to join the production crew, then took a grim phone call while Shen Shuangjian slept.
  • Shen Shuangjian woke and watched the desert through the car window, and Xie Jinghui realized the northwest was not barren after all.

Ch. 54Xie Qingchi's third stint behind bars

Shen Shuangjian arrived at the desert recording location with Xie Jinghui, drawing an emotional response from viewers and an eager greeting from Yu Sheng. As the cast prepared for their seven-day desert journey, the final guest arrived in a flashy off-roader and was identified as Xie Qingchi.

  • Xie Jinghui opened the car door for Shen Shuangjian, who emerged into the desert with his white gauze blowing in the wind.
  • Yu Sheng ran over and embraced Shen Shuangjian, but Shen Shuangjian asked him not to hug him and Yu Sheng let go.
  • The director told the guests that one more person was on the way and that the group would soon begin their seven-day desert journey.
  • A brightly colored off-roader sped into the location and performed a dramatic drift before its driver got out.
  • The arriving guest approached the group, and someone recognized him as Xie Qingchi.

Ch. 55His uncle was old!

Xie Qingchi returned to the show and tried to approach Shen Shuangjian with a friendlier attitude, but Shen Shuangjian still recoiled from him. Seeing his uncle Xie Jinghui beside Shen Shuangjian, Xie Qingchi recalled the online rumors about them and began to doubt how detached his uncle really was.

  • Xie Qingchi approached Shen Shuangjian with a forced smile and offered his hand, determined to follow his friends’ dating advice.
  • Shen Shuangjian stepped back and ignored Xie Qingchi’s hand, still fearing his intrusive behavior and past threats.
  • Xie Qingchi remembered abandoning his work and returning to the capital after becoming furious about people shipping Xie Jinghui with Shen Shuangjian.
  • Xie Qingchi reluctantly greeted Xie Jinghui and reflected on how much more gently his uncle treated Shen Shuangjian than other people.

Ch. 56Clash of the masters

Xie Qingchi returned to the show and openly challenged his youngest uncle, Xie Jinghui, who quickly silenced him. As the group prepared to ride camels into the desert, a camel grabbed Shen Shuangjian’s scarf, and Xie Jinghui pulled him to safety.

  • Xie Qingchi confronted Xie Jinghui in public and warned him that the desert journey was too strenuous for him.
  • Xie Jinghui told Xie Qingchi he did not want to discipline him in front of everyone, and Xie Qingchi stopped arguing.
  • The group prepared to cross the desert by camel, where Shen Shuangjian struggled to approach his tall camel.
  • Shen Shuangjian’s camel grabbed his scarf, and Xie Jinghui swiftly pulled him into his arms before it could catch his hair.

Ch. 57Awkward and ashamed

After the desert crossing left Shen Shuangjian exhausted and chafed, Xie Jinghui took him to the tent to help treat his injuries. Xie Qingchi admitted to his friends that he liked Shen Shuangjian, while Shen blushed at the prospect of letting Xie Jinghui examine his legs.

  • Shen Shuangjian weakened by the sun and camel ride, fell into Xie Jinghui's arms, and told him his legs hurt.
  • Xie Jinghui carried Shen Shuangjian to a tent, while Xie Qingchi watched in frustration and complained to his friends in a group chat.
  • Xie Qingchi admitted that he liked Shen Shuangjian, and his friends urged him to apologize and confess directly.
  • Xie Jinghui brought out a first-aid kit and asked to check Shen Shuangjian's legs, but Shen grew embarrassed and stayed silent.
  • Shen Shuangjian covered his eyes as his neck and ears flushed while Xie Jinghui asked how he could treat the backs of his legs himself.

Ch. 58If He Kissed Him

Xie Jinghui overstepped while applying medicine to Shen Shuangjian, frightening him into tears and causing him to flee the tent. Xie Qingchi then pulled Shen Shuangjian away, while onlookers and livestream viewers reacted to the invasive attention surrounding him.

  • Xie Jinghui pressed Shen Shuangjian to let him check and treat his bruises, then let his fingers slip beneath Shen Shuangjian’s gauze.
  • Shen Shuangjian struggled and begged Xie Jinghui to stop when he tried to lower the fabric further.
  • Xie Jinghui stopped after seeing Shen Shuangjian cry, but Shen Shuangjian told him not to touch him again and hurried out of the tent.
  • Xie Qingchi seized Shen Shuangjian’s wrist and led him behind the tents to explain something.
  • The people nearby and the livestream viewers watched Shen Shuangjian and reacted to the attention directed at him.

Ch. 59Without a Word of Complaint

Xie Qingchi apologized to Shen Shuangjian for his past behavior but could not bring himself to confess his feelings, while Shen Shuangjian remained wary. Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian apologized to each other, and Xie Jinghui recognized the guilt and jealousy behind his own feelings.

  • Xie Qingchi pulled Shen Shuangjian behind the tent and admitted he had been wrong to insult and harass him, explaining that he had been nervous and wanted to understand why Shen Shuangjian avoided him.
  • Xie Qingchi hesitated to confess that he liked Shen Shuangjian and instead told him he was a good person.
  • Shen Shuangjian thanked Xie Qingchi and left, saying he was not feeling well.
  • Xie Jinghui saw Shen Shuangjian return and regretted losing control in the tent, fearing Shen Shuangjian would withdraw from him again.
  • Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian apologized to each other, with Shen Shuangjian feeling guilty for speaking harshly and Xie Jinghui concealing his inappropriate thoughts.
  • Xie Jinghui admitted he had an inappropriate thought and realized he could not bear the idea of anyone else deceiving Shen Shuangjian.

Ch. 60Older men wouldn't do

Shen Shuangjian joined the others by the campfire, where Yu Sheng and Xie Jinghui competed to care for him while Xie Qingchi challenged his uncle over their age difference. The exchange left the men in a tense standoff around the fire.

  • Xie Jinghui persuaded Shen Shuangjian to leave the tent and warm himself by the campfire with the others.
  • Yu Sheng offered Shen Shuangjian a self-heating hot pot, and Shen Shuangjian chose one without beef.
  • Xie Jinghui noticed Shen Shuangjian was cold and gave him hot water while keeping his blanket in place.
  • Xie Qingchi mocked older men as less sincere, and Yu Sheng joined him by boasting about youth and physical strength.
  • Xie Jinghui retorted that youth was a poor asset if it was all they had, leaving the three men in a tense standoff.

Ch. 61Not a single man was any good

Shen Shuangjian received a sarcastic remark from Shen Sixian that embarrassed everyone around the campfire, then spent the night growing more comfortable with Xie Jinghui’s care and embrace. The next morning, Xie Jinghui treated his bruised legs again, and Shen Shuangjian emerged from the tent ready to continue the desert journey.

  • Shen Sixian called Shen Shuangjian and, after hearing that the others were debating whether older or younger men were better, remarked that not a single man was any good.
  • Shen Shuangjian repeated Shen Sixian’s insult aloud, silencing the campfire group before he retired to the tent with Xie Jinghui following him.
  • Xie Jinghui noticed Shen Shuangjian shivering, worried aloud about his health in the desert, and held him when he did not pull away.
  • At eight thirty the next morning, Xie Jinghui treated Shen Shuangjian’s legs, arranged his clothes, and waited outside the tent.
  • Shen Shuangjian emerged with his long hair tied up as the group prepared to set out toward an oasis and the development zone.

Ch. 62Shen Shuangjian fainted

The production crew handcuffed the contestants in pairs and forced them to trek two kilometers through the desert, where Gu Xuanlin carried the exhausted Shen Shuangjian to the Oasis Hotel. Shen Shuangjian’s worsening dizziness and ringing ears left him weak in his room, and he collapsed into Xie Jinghui’s arms when he opened the door.

  • The director handcuffed Shen Shuangjian to Gu Xuanlin and ordered the contestants to reach the Oasis Hotel within an hour and a half or lose the pool party.
  • Xie Qingchi taunted Xie Jinghui as their pair fell behind the others.
  • Shen Shuangjian struggled to walk, so Gu Xuanlin carried him across the desert and reached the hotel before the deadline.
  • Shen Shuangjian showered, took his medicine without water, and fell asleep despite feeling unwell.
  • Shen Shuangjian woke to worsening dizziness and ringing ears, then collapsed toward Xie Jinghui when he opened the door.

Ch. 63A match

Shen Shuangjian fainted during filming and was diagnosed with severe malnutrition, anemia, and a heart condition, leaving Shen Sixian and Xie Jinghui to decide whether he could travel. Xie Jinghui blamed Shen Sixian for failing to protect his brother and entered Shen Shuangjian’s hospital room.

  • Shen Sixian threatened to stop the show after its person in charge apologized for Shen Shuangjian’s collapse.
  • A nurse told Shen Sixian that Shen Shuangjian had fainted from hypoglycemia, malnutrition, and anemia, and warned that his heart condition made flying risky.
  • Xie Jinghui told Shen Sixian that Shen Shuangjian was too unwell to continue filming.
  • Shen Sixian and Xie Jinghui argued over why Shen Shuangjian had joined the show and refused to withdraw despite the three-million penalty.
  • Xie Jinghui accused Shen Sixian of carrying little weight in Shen Shuangjian’s heart, then entered the hospital room.

Ch. 64Recuperation

After Shen Shuangjian fainted from anemia, malnutrition, and low blood sugar, Xie Jinghui told him to recuperate rather than continue filming. Shen Sixian arranged a place for him to stay nearby, but his hurt and frustration over Shen Shuangjian’s stubbornness remained unresolved.

  • Xie Jinghui found Shen Shuangjian awake in the hospital and explained that he had fainted because of anemia, malnutrition, and low blood sugar.
  • Xie Jinghui told Shen Shuangjian that he would miss the rest of the episode and recover before returning to the capital, warning that Shen Sixian would make him withdraw if he refused.
  • Xie Jinghui stayed by Shen Shuangjian’s side and brushed the hair from his temple, telling him he did not need to worry about troubling him.
  • Shen Sixian entered, ordered Xie Jinghui to take his hand away, and told Shen Shuangjian that he had arranged a nearby family property for him to recuperate in.
  • Shen Sixian silently wrestled with his anger and hurt as he wondered why Shen Shuangjian could not accept his care.

Ch. 65Spending a fortune to provide for one person

After Shen Shuangjian recovered from his fainting episode, Shen Sixian brought him to a family villa in the northwest to recuperate, with Xie Jinghui following along. Shen Sixian insisted that Shen Shuangjian eat and gave him a supplementary card, while Shen Shuangjian remained silent and avoided accepting his help.

  • Shen Sixian discharged Shen Shuangjian and took him to a villa from his mother's family, where servants had prepared rooms and light meals.
  • Shen Sixian arranged four meals a day and medicinal food for Shen Shuangjian, then urged him to eat after he took his medicine.
  • Shen Shuangjian managed only two mouthfuls of soup and tried to leave, but Shen Sixian stopped him and insisted he finish dinner.
  • Xie Jinghui encouraged Shen Shuangjian to try the food and served him a portion.
  • Shen Sixian offered Shen Shuangjian a supplementary card with a high credit limit, but Shen Shuangjian stayed silent and did not take it.

Ch. 66It was his brother

After recovering from a serious illness, Shen Shuangjian was made to eat several meals and joined the show's livestream to reassure worried viewers. When he explained that the man beside him was his brother, Shen Sixian was delighted by the unthinking acknowledgment.

  • Shen Sixian made Shen Shuangjian eat one and a half bowls of rice, and Shen Shuangjian fell asleep after showering.
  • The production team asked Shen Shuangjian to join the livestream because viewers and the other guests were worried about his collapse.
  • Shen Shuangjian came downstairs in loose pajamas, and Xie Jinghui dropped his laptop when he saw him sitting on the rug.
  • Shen Sixian covered Shen Shuangjian's exposed legs with a blanket and ordered a late-night meal for him.
  • Shen Shuangjian accepted the livestream request, reassured viewers that he was fine, and said the person beside him was his brother, not Mr. Xie.
  • Shen Sixian's displeasure at the production team's presence disappeared, and he smiled at Shen Shuangjian's words.

Ch. 67Older brother, younger brother

Shen Shuangjian joined Yu Sheng’s livestream, where his intimate manner with Shen Sixian drew a flood of comments. Shen Sixian moved him from the floor to a cushion, urged him to eat, and Shen Shuangjian struggled through the meal until he grew drowsy.

  • Shen Shuangjian accidentally called Shen Sixian “gege” while responding during Yu Sheng’s livestream.
  • Yu Sheng told Shen Shuangjian that he missed him, while Xie Qingchi reacted with an eye roll and the livestream comments erupted.
  • Shen Sixian covered the camera, asked if Shen Shuangjian was cold, and gently moved him onto a cushion on the rug.
  • Shen Sixian reminded Shen Shuangjian to eat and rest, warning that he would have to eat three bowls the next day if he did not finish.
  • Shen Shuangjian ate a few bites, felt uncomfortably full and tired, and closed his eyes while viewers joked that he was falling into a food coma.

Ch. 68Shen Shuangjian's piggy bank

After Shen Shuangjian fell asleep during a late-night meal, Shen Sixian carried him to bed while Xie Jinghui felt jealous of their family bond. Shen Sixian named Shen Shuangjian’s supplementary card “Piggy bank” and transferred him five million yuan, while days of forced recuperation left Shen Shuangjian stronger but fed up with his brother’s interference.

  • Shen Shuangjian fell asleep against Shen Sixian during a meal, and Shen Sixian turned off the livestream and carried him to bed.
  • Xie Jinghui watched Shen Sixian embrace Shen Shuangjian and resolved to treat Shen Sixian more gently.
  • Shen Sixian renamed Shen Shuangjian’s supplementary card “Piggy bank” and transferred five million yuan to it.
  • During several days of recuperation in the northwest, Shen Shuangjian ate four meals a day and gained three jin as Xie Jinghui often found him asleep around the villa.
  • Shen Shuangjian asked Shen Sixian to stop interfering with his eating, but Shen Sixian insisted he call him “big brother” and refused to stop.

Ch. 69Charity gala

Shen Sixian reconciled with Shen Shuangjian after his sulking and brought him back to the capital, where Shen Shuangjian recovered from the flight. Shen Sixian then prepared to take him to a charity gala, leaving Shen Shuangjian confused about why he had been invited.

  • Shen Sixian gradually softened his demands until Shen Shuangjian stopped acting so cold toward him.
  • Shen Shuangjian became dizzy and frightened during the flight home, and Shen Sixian worried about him while Xie Jinghui watched their interactions.
  • Xie Jinghui realized he overthought how to approach Shen Shuangjian, while Shen Sixian acted on his wishes without hesitation.
  • Shen Shuangjian needed another night at home to recover, and he noticed that the Shen Residence had become warmer.
  • Shen Sixian summoned Shen Shuangjian downstairs, arranged for designers to take his measurements, and explained that he would take him to a charity gala.

Ch. 70The auction

Shen Sixian brought Shen Shuangjian to the Xie Family’s charity auction, publicly introducing him as his younger brother. As the auction was about to begin, Xie Jinghui heard something from his assistant, smiled, and went to take his seat.

  • Shen Shuangjian changed into a silver-white suit, and Shen Sixian put a ruby earring in his left ear.
  • Shen Sixian and Shen Shuangjian arrived at the auction house together, drawing the media’s attention.
  • Shen Sixian introduced Shen Shuangjian as his younger brother to a guest, easing the onlookers’ doubts about their relationship.
  • Shen Sixian took Shen Shuangjian to the front-row seats and told him to mention anything he wanted to bid on.
  • Xie Jinghui’s assistant whispered something to him, and Xie Jinghui smiled before leaving to take his seat.

Ch. 71You're the Fucking Simp

At a charity auction, Xie Jinghui outbid Shen Sixian for a pair of red jade earrings while thinking of Shen Shuangjian. In the banquet hall, Xie Qingchi heard someone insult Shen Shuangjian and attacked him.

  • Xie Jinghui bid fifteen million for the earrings, and Shen Sixian stopped bidding.
  • Shen Sixian asked Shen Shuangjian if he wanted a drink or to go home, but Shen Shuangjian declined a drink.
  • Xie Qingchi sat distracted in the banquet hall, thinking about Shen Shuangjian and whether he could contact him again.
  • A friend told Xie Qingchi that Shen Shuangjian had come to the auction and insulted him as a simp.
  • Xie Qingchi smashed his glass, slammed the man’s head against a table, and hit him with a bottle.

Ch. 72A track record to prove it

Xie Qingchi attacked a man for speaking Shen Shuangjian’s name, while Shen Shuangjian left a charity auction with Shen Sixian and fell asleep in his arms. As filming resumed at a relaxed seaside location, online comments debated the show’s changes and Shen Shuangjian’s influence over those around him.

  • Xie Qingchi beat a man who used Shen Shuangjian’s name and left the banquet hall after others pulled him away.
  • Shen Shuangjian grew sleepy at the auction, and Shen Sixian took him home.
  • Shen Shuangjian saw Yu Sheng’s messages about bringing him breakfast but did not reply before Shen Sixian drew him onto his lap to sleep.
  • The dating show resumed filming at a seaside vacation location after Shen Shuangjian recovered.
  • Online commenters argued over the show’s new format, Shen Family funding, and the relationships surrounding Shen Shuangjian.

Ch. 73Then I'll quit

Shen Shuangjian arrived at the beach filming location with far more luggage than he knew about, all carefully packed by Shen Sixian. After Lin Weiluo warned Yu Sheng about the cost of his feelings for Shen Shuangjian, Yu Sheng said he would quit the entertainment industry.

  • Shen Shuangjian arrived after a six-hour drive and was startled to learn that five suitcases had been packed for him.
  • The chapter revealed how Shen Sixian had meticulously supervised the packing of Shen Shuangjian's belongings.
  • Yu Sheng welcomed Shen Shuangjian and offered to help carry his luggage while the group prepared to unpack at the beach cabins.
  • The production team assigned Shen Shuangjian to share a room with Xie Jinghui, who had not arrived yet.
  • Lin Weiluo privately warned Yu Sheng that his pursuit of Shen Shuangjian had cost him followers and endorsement deals, and asked if he would quit the entertainment industry.
  • Yu Sheng said, "Then I'll quit. I accept that."

Ch. 74Wanting Shen Shuangjian's love

Shen Shuangjian struggled to find his belongings after arriving, and Xie Jinghui helped him prepare for dinner. As they left for a seaside gathering, Xie Jinghui realized he wanted Shen Shuangjian’s love above all else.

  • Shen Shuangjian called Shen Sixian twice to ask where his clothes and toiletries were packed.
  • After Shen Shuangjian finished showering, Xie Jinghui found him and offered to dry his hair.
  • Xie Jinghui dried Shen Shuangjian’s hair and imagined a future spent caring for him, then restrained his desires.
  • Xie Jinghui tied Shen Shuangjian’s hair with a red cord and invited him to dinner with the production team.
  • As they headed out into the sea breeze, Xie Jinghui realized he wanted Shen Shuangjian’s love, not merely the chance to care for him.

Ch. 75What would you do if your ex cheated on you?

At a beach barbecue, the group played a game about exes, and Xie Jinghui revealed how desperately he would fight to keep someone he loved from leaving. His answer hinted at the depth of his feelings for Shen Shuangjian, while Shen Shuangjian gave no explanation for his own answer.

  • Shen Shuangjian joined the others at the beach, and Xie Qingchi tried to hide the bruise near his eyebrow from him.
  • Lin Weiluo introduced a game about exes, and Song Shi asked Xie Jinghui whether an ex had ever cheated on him, made him cry, or stayed in his heart.
  • Xie Jinghui answered no to each question and explained that he had never had an ex; Shen Shuangjian also shook his head when asked about his own experience.
  • Song Shi asked what Xie Jinghui would do if he faced heartbreak, and Xie Jinghui said he would endure the pain, cry, beg, and do anything to make his loved one stay.
Arc 3 of 8
Arc 3 of 8