Recaps

Shen Shuangjian told Xie Jinghui he felt deceived because Xie had ignored his refusal, while Xie struggled to explain his actions and feared Shen would discover his true nature. The chapter left Xie recognizing how desperately he had become attached to Shen Shuangjian and how far he might go to keep him.

• Shen Shuangjian ignored Xie Jinghui’s repeated messages while Shen Sixian watched a movie with him and saw him safely to his bedroom.
• Shen Shuangjian messaged Xie Jinghui, accusing him of deceiving him, and eventually answered Xie’s persistent calls.
• Shen Shuangjian explained that Xie had promised to accept rejection but had ignored him when he said no.
• Xie Jinghui insisted that his love and promises to care for Shen Shuangjian were genuine, but he could not bring himself to deny that he had deceived him.
• Xie Jinghui asked whether Shen Shuangjian would hate him if he learned Xie was a bad person, then realized he could not accept being abandoned.

Xie Jinghui realized how badly he had hurt Shen Shuangjian by letting possessiveness and insecurity turn his love into demands, and he apologized and promised to change. Shen Shuangjian gently wished him good night, which Xie Jinghui took as a sign that his love was still accepted.

• Shen Shuangjian told Xie Jinghui that he was not a bad person but asked him not to bully him or ignore his voice.
• Xie Jinghui understood that Shen Shuangjian had been enduring the unfamiliar relationship and recognized how his demands and secrecy had hurt him.
• Xie Jinghui admitted his wrongs, apologized, and asked whether Shen Shuangjian would still accept his love.
• Shen Shuangjian replied gently with a good-night, and Xie Jinghui interpreted it as divine approval and a chance to make amends.
• Xie Jinghui promised never to lie to or bully Shen Shuangjian, to listen to him, and never to let go of his hand.

Shen Shuangjian continued giving Xie Jinghui the silent treatment after their quarrel, while Xie Jinghui tried to win back his attention without drawing Shen Sixian's notice. The chapter left them quietly agreeing on a movie for their date.

• Shen Shuangjian asked Yu Sheng to pour his water at breakfast instead of asking Xie Jinghui, and Shen Sixian did not intervene.
• Xie Jinghui secretly sent Shen Shuangjian messages and a crying-kitten GIF while they sat in the same room.
• Xie Jinghui sent Shen Shuangjian several movie synopses and suggested they go on a date.
• Shen Shuangjian chose “Red and Blue Archenemies: The Demon King's Descent,” making Xie Jinghui smile at how cute he was.

After returning from Russia, Shen Shuangjian settled back into life at the Shen Residence while Shen Sixian looked after him and reflected on the coming New Year. Shen Shuangjian agreed to a date with Xie Jinghui, then struggled through dinner as Shen Sixian fretted over his health and picky eating.

• Shen Shuangjian returned to the capital with Shen Sixian and rested his head on Shen Sixian's lap during the drive home.
• Shen Sixian thought about how he had stopped celebrating New Year after his parents died and felt that life had grown warmer with Shen Shuangjian beside him.
• Xie Jinghui messaged Shen Shuangjian about their movie date, and Shen Shuangjian replied, “Mm.”
• Shen Sixian pulled Shen Shuangjian away from the television when dinner was ready and worried that he had stayed up watching movies.
• Shen Shuangjian ate very little at dinner, so Shen Sixian placed a peeled shrimp on his plate and told him not to be picky.

Shen Sixian worried that Shen Shuangjian’s late-night movie watching was disrupting his health, but let him sleep through breakfast when he woke with a headache. Shen Shuangjian later missed Xie Jinghui’s messages and accidentally left his unsent reply on read, leaving Xie Jinghui waiting.

• Shen Sixian found that Shen Shuangjian had stayed up watching movies and could not wake him for breakfast.
• Shen Shuangjian tried to get up but gave up because he felt dizzy and exhausted, so Shen Sixian decided to let him sleep.
• Shen Sixian searched online for advice about his younger brother’s internet habits and rebelliousness, then asked his assistant whether he had a younger brother.
• Shen Shuangjian slept until noon, ate breakfast with lunch, and prepared to keep a long-arranged date.
• Xie Jinghui sent Shen Shuangjian several messages, but Shen Shuangjian did not see them until after he woke.
• Shen Shuangjian typed “Yes” but failed to send it, leaving Xie Jinghui staring at the typing indicator in silence.

Xie Jinghui worried that Shen Shuangjian was upset, then learned Shen Shuangjian had simply failed to send his reply. They met for a movie date, where Xie Jinghui’s carefully planned gestures did not quite go as expected.

• Xie Jinghui searched online for relationship advice and asked his assistant whether he had ever been in a relationship.
• Shen Shuangjian discovered his earlier message had never been sent and replied that he was neither upset nor angry.
• Xie Jinghui told Shen Shuangjian he could not wait to see him and arrived at the cinema with white roses.
• Shen Shuangjian mistook the bouquet for something Xie Jinghui wanted him to carry, so Xie Jinghui set it aside and took his hand.
• Xie Jinghui guided Shen Shuangjian through the dark cinema and sat with him in a private back row stocked with popcorn and juice.

Xie Jinghui took Shen Shuangjian to a movie, kissed him gently before they parted, and Shen Shuangjian returned home to dine with Shen Sixian. A blurry photo of the couple at the theater appeared on Weibo, where users identified Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui.

• Xie Jinghui watched Shen Shuangjian instead of the movie, and the two left the theater without having dinner together because Shen Sixian was waiting for Shen Shuangjian at home.
• Xie Jinghui asked Shen Shuangjian for a kiss and stopped when Shen Shuangjian said he had had enough.
• Shen Shuangjian returned to the Shen Residence and told Shen Sixian he had gone to see a movie.
• A Weibo user posted blurry photos of a handsome man and a beautiful woman at the theater, and commenters recognized Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui.

A secretly photographed outing of Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui at a cinema spread across Weibo and became a trending topic before being suppressed. The next morning, Shen Sixian confronted Shen Shuangjian about the outing, and Shen Shuangjian’s evasive answers made his brother realize he had gone with Xie Jinghui.

• Fans identified Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui in a cinema photo, and their speculation about the pair’s romance drove the post onto the trending list.
• Online fans joked about Xie Jinghui abandoning his old principles to accompany Shen Shuangjian and imagined the pair as a married couple.
• Shen Shuangjian remained unaware as the post spread, trended, and was suppressed overnight.
• Shen Sixian waited for Shen Shuangjian in the living room the next morning and asked him where he had gone the previous day.
• Shen Shuangjian admitted he had gone to the cinema but tried to hide who had accompanied him, and Shen Sixian recognized the lie.

Shen Sixian confronted Xie Jinghui at the Shen Residence, where Xie revealed that he and Shen Shuangjian had been lovers since arriving in Moscow. Shen Shuangjian quietly confirmed it, and Shen Sixian collapsed from exhaustion and emotional shock.

• Shen Sixian apologized for losing his temper and blamed Xie Jinghui for deceiving Shen Shuangjian.
• The housekeeper announced that Xie Jinghui had arrived, and Shen Sixian ordered her to let him in.
• Shen Sixian accused Xie Jinghui of disregarding his warning to stay away from Shen Shuangjian.
• Xie Jinghui held Shen Shuangjian's hand and said they had made their relationship official in Moscow.
• Shen Shuangjian indirectly confirmed Xie Jinghui's claim, and Shen Sixian collapsed onto the sofa.

Shen Sixian woke in the hospital after anger and exhaustion made him lose consciousness, then sent Shen Shuangjian home so he could confront Xie Jinghui about their relationship. Xie Jinghui recounted how he first encountered Shen Shuangjian and struggled to understand him, leaving Shen Sixian to consider the depth and nature of Xie Jinghui’s love.

• Shen Sixian woke in the hospital and found Shen Shuangjian holding his hand while Xie Jinghui urged him to rest.
• Shen Sixian persuaded Shen Shuangjian to return to the Shen Residence so he could speak privately with Xie Jinghui.
• Shen Sixian asked Xie Jinghui when he and Shen Shuangjian became lovers, and Xie Jinghui said he approached him in Moscow and became his lover on his birthday.
• Shen Sixian questioned what Xie Jinghui loved most about Shen Shuangjian, and Xie Jinghui admitted he did not know.
• Xie Jinghui described first seeing Shen Shuangjian by the hospital lake and recalled how his changing impressions of him defeated his attempts to understand or manipulate him.

Xie Jinghui confessed the depth of his love for Shen Shuangjian, but Shen Sixian dismissed his words and agreed only to keep the relationship secret so Shen Shuangjian would not be upset. When Shen Shuangjian returned to the Shen Residence, Xie Qingchi confronted him and asked whether he was together with Xie Jinghui.

• Xie Jinghui told Shen Sixian that he loved Shen Shuangjian despite his cruelty and despite believing his love might never be returned.
• Shen Sixian said he did not believe Xie Jinghui’s confession, but agreed not to force a breakup as long as their relationship stayed private.
• Xie Jinghui left to deal with trouble at home and planned to visit Shen Shuangjian afterward.
• Shen Shuangjian arrived at the Shen Residence while Xie Qingchi was demanding to see him.
• Xie Qingchi opened Shen Shuangjian’s car door and asked whether he was together with his youngest uncle, Xie Jinghui.

At the Shen Residence, Xie Qingchi confessed that he liked Shen Shuangjian, but Shen Shuangjian could not understand what he liked about him. Xie Jinghui struck Xie Qingchi and led Shen Shuangjian away, then accompanied him to his bedroom.

• Xie Qingchi begged Shen Shuangjian to stop blaming him and confessed that he could not let go of his feelings for him.
• Shen Shuangjian asked Xie Qingchi what he liked about him, leaving Xie Qingchi unable to explain his feelings.
• Xie Jinghui arrived, pulled Shen Shuangjian behind him, slapped Xie Qingchi, and threatened to send him far from the capital.
• Shen Shuangjian asked Xie Jinghui about Shen Sixian, and Xie Jinghui reassured him that his brother was fine.
• Xie Jinghui accompanied Shen Shuangjian to his room so he could rest.

Xie Jinghui restrained himself from disturbing Shen Shuangjian and imagined a future home for them before Shen Sixian returned to confront him. The chapter ended with Xie Jinghui calmly accepting Shen Sixian’s pointed hospitality and praising the bitter tea.

• Shen Shuangjian went to bed, while Xie Jinghui nearly removed his watch but chose not to kiss or embrace him.
• Xie Jinghui left Shen Shuangjian to rest and imagined finding and furnishing a home where they could live together.
• Shen Sixian returned to the Shen Residence after hearing that Xie Qingchi had caused a scene and confronted Xie Jinghui.
• Shen Sixian offered Xie Jinghui a brimming cup of the bitter Silver Needle white tea he had used to send him away in the past.
• Xie Jinghui drank the tea without spilling a drop and told Shen Sixian it was excellent.

Shen Shuangjian spent the evening with Shen Sixian and Xie Jinghui before joining the show's livestream from home. The livestream ended with Xie Jinghui leaning close beside him as viewers teased them about their relationship.

• Shen Shuangjian woke after dark and found Shen Sixian and Xie Jinghui in the living room.
• Shen Sixian affectionately touched Shen Shuangjian's hair and invited him to dinner, while Xie Jinghui stayed despite Shen Sixian's displeasure.
• After dinner, Shen Shuangjian received a message from the show's staff and joined the livestream from the living room.
• Shen Shuangjian told viewers that Shen Sixian was beside him and briefly shifted the screen to show his brother's legs.
• Viewers guessed that Xie Jinghui was sitting beside Shen Shuangjian, and Xie Jinghui leaned down behind him to ask what was wrong.

Shen Shuangjian finished a livestream and prepared for what would likely be his final filming trip for the show, while Shen Sixian reluctantly accepted his relationship with Xie Jinghui. As Shen Shuangjian packed to leave, Shen Sixian gave Xie Jinghui strict instructions to care for him.

• Shen Shuangjian switched off the bewildering livestream comments, and Xie Jinghui left the Shen Residence that night because Shen Sixian said there were no guest rooms.
• The show’s latest installment aired, and Shen Shuangjian traveled to a tropical coastal city for what was likely his final recording because he did not plan to renew his contract.
• Shen Sixian watched Xie Jinghui act intimately with Shen Shuangjian and regretted allowing their relationship, but he tolerated it while waiting for Shen Shuangjian to see Xie Jinghui’s true character.
• On the night before Shen Shuangjian’s departure, Shen Sixian directed the servants to pack and told Xie Jinghui to watch over Shen Shuangjian, prepare his bedding, and keep clean before touching him.
• Xie Jinghui accepted Shen Sixian’s instructions with a smile.

Shen Shuangjian arrived at the coastal filming location with Xie Jinghui, who cared for him as he settled into the cabin. When memories of their past intimacy made Shen embarrassed, Xie placed his ring in Shen’s palm and told him to put it back on if he did not want to continue.

• During the drive from the airport, Shen Shuangjian rested against Xie Jinghui and fell asleep, and Xie woke him gently when they reached the beach.
• Yu Sheng called out to Shen Shuangjian from the water, but Shen walked toward the cabins with Xie instead.
• Xie prepared Shen’s room and helped dry his hair, then remarked that the sea reminded him of their earlier seaside encounter.
• Shen blushed and asked Xie not to question him, so Xie gave him the ring and said he could stop things by putting it back on Xie himself.

Xie Jinghui teased Shen Shuangjian while carefully keeping within the limits he could bear, asking him to put a ring on his finger after ten minutes. The scene ended with Xie Jinghui lifting the exhausted Shen Shuangjian and worrying that going further someday might make him cry and demand to go home.

• Shen Shuangjian lay tangled with Xie Jinghui, clutching Xie Jinghui’s sapphire ring as Xie Jinghui kissed and touched him.
• Shen Shuangjian said he felt bad and wanted to stop, and Xie Jinghui paused when he said he was tired.
• Shen Shuangjian began to cry and accused Xie Jinghui of bullying him, but Xie Jinghui gently denied it.
• Xie Jinghui told Shen Shuangjian to put the ring on him in ten minutes and returned it to Shen Shuangjian’s palm whenever it slipped away.
• When the ten minutes ended, Xie Jinghui lifted the limp Shen Shuangjian from the bed and worried that he might cry and demand to go home if Xie Jinghui went further.

After Shen Shuangjian put a ring on Xie Jinghui, Xie Jinghui cared for him while he recovered. Shen Shuangjian later woke to Xie Jinghui imagining their shared home, and his answer about pets revealed a growing sense of belonging.

• Xie Jinghui guided Shen Shuangjian into putting the ring on him, then washed and changed him before carrying him back to bed.
• The production team announced that Xie Qingchi had withdrawn from the remaining recordings of Real Life, prompting viewers to discuss his departure and his relationship with Shen Shuangjian.
• Shen Shuangjian woke late at night and ate the dinner Xie Jinghui had saved for him.
• Xie Jinghui told Shen Shuangjian about furnishing their home and asked whether he wanted a cat or a dog.
• Shen Shuangjian said he wanted no pets, and Xie Jinghui tenderly agreed.

Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui joined the other guests for a day trip into town, and Xie Jinghui secured Shen Shuangjian as his car partner. After Shen Shuangjian chose ice cream as their first stop, Xie Jinghui imagined spending the rest of the day together like a couple.

• Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui arrived at the meeting point in contrasting casual outfits, drawing attention from the guests and livestream viewers.
• Yu Sheng prepared to invite Shen Shuangjian to ride with him, but Xie Jinghui opened a car door for Shen Shuangjian first.
• Shen Shuangjian got into Xie Jinghui's car without noticing Yu Sheng's expectant look.
• Xie Jinghui asked where Shen Shuangjian wanted to go and offered the aquarium, a restaurant, or ice cream as choices.
• Shen Shuangjian chose ice cream, and Xie Jinghui set off, planning to take him to a restaurant for lunch afterward.

Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui visited an ice cream shop, where Xie Jinghui joked about ordering a couples' set and watched over Shen Shuangjian as he tried ice cream. The milk-and-vanilla flavor brought back a familiar childhood memory, while Shen Sixian's message prompted Xie Jinghui to quietly agree to rein it in.

• Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui arrived at a cleared-out ice cream shop, and Xie Jinghui asked the cashier for the cheaper couples' set.
• Shen Shuangjian received a message from Shen Sixian telling him to rein it in and show Xie Jinghui; after reading it, Xie Jinghui quietly agreed.
• Shen Shuangjian tried his ice cream, but its coldness made his teeth numb and caused him to frown.
• Xie Jinghui worried that Shen Shuangjian disliked the ice cream, but Shen Shuangjian continued eating after it melted.
• Shen Shuangjian recognized the milk-and-vanilla flavor as one from his childhood summer rewards.

Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui cut their company outing short after Shen Shuangjian felt uncomfortable from eating ice cream, and Xie Jinghui took him back to the seaside cottage to rest. After waking hungry, Shen Shuangjian joined the others for their bonfire dinner.

• Shen Shuangjian ate a few bites of ice cream, and Xie Jinghui stopped him when he noticed the cold food was bothering his stomach.
• Xie Jinghui drove Shen Shuangjian back to the seaside cottage, apologized, and helped him settle in for an afternoon nap.
• Shen Shuangjian woke in the quiet bedroom and went outside after resting for a while.
• Xie Jinghui found Shen Shuangjian carrying a blanket and wrapped it more securely around him when he said he was hungry.
• Yu Sheng and Lin Weiluo invited Shen Shuangjian to the bonfire dinner, and Xie Jinghui walked with him toward the group.

At a beach gathering, Shen Shuangjian struggled to join in a conversation about childhood misfortune and described how often he had been sick. Xie Jinghui took his hand and told him he was not unlucky, blaming others for failing to care for him.

• Xie Jinghui stopped Lin Weiluo from offering Shen Shuangjian plum wine and served him stomach-friendly congee instead.
• Yu Sheng made pointed remarks about Xie Jinghui's care for Shen Shuangjian, but Xie Jinghui ignored him.
• Lin Weiluo drew a prompt asking everyone to share an unlucky childhood story, and the others told embarrassing anecdotes.
• When asked to share, Shen Shuangjian said he had often become ill in situations where others stayed healthy.
• Xie Jinghui gently took Shen Shuangjian's hand and told him he was not unlucky because others had not cared for him properly.

Shen Shuangjian became ill with a stomach flu during the beach trip, and Xie Jinghui stayed by his side as he recovered. After Shen Sixian demanded they return to the Capital as soon as Shen Shuangjian could safely fly, Shen Shuangjian woke at noon still weak, and Xie Jinghui urged him to eat porridge before taking his medicine.

• At the bonfire, Yu Sheng and Lin Weiluo reassured Shen Shuangjian that his illness was not his fault, and he soon returned to the cabin with Xie Jinghui.
• After watching a movie with Xie Jinghui, Shen Shuangjian fell asleep, but developed a low fever from stomach flu during the night and suffered stomach pain and dry-heaving.
• Xie Jinghui told Shen Sixian that Shen Shuangjian needed to wait at least thirty-six hours after his fever broke before flying back to the Capital, and Shen Sixian ordered him to bring Shen Shuangjian home as soon as possible.
• The production team told viewers that Shen Shuangjian had a cold, prompting worried livestream comments from fans.
• Shen Shuangjian woke around noon feeling weak, and Xie Jinghui checked his temperature and asked him to eat porridge before taking his medicine.

After Shen Shuangjian returned to the Capital with Xie Jinghui and Shen Sixian, doctors examined his fragile health, and he learned the production team had paid him a large sum. Xie Jinghui then announced that he and Shen Shuangjian were moving into their new house, leaving Shen Sixian trying to persuade them to stay.

• Xie Jinghui gave Shen Shuangjian candy after his medicine and persuaded him to return to the Capital for the sake of his health.
• The production team paid Shen Shuangjian his agreed fee plus thirteen million, while doctors found several health problems during his examination.
• Shen Shuangjian discovered the money in his account and asked Shen Sixian about it, embarrassing himself when Shen Sixian teased him.
• Shen Sixian grew irritated as Xie Jinghui stayed at the Shen Residence and hinted that he should leave.
• Xie Jinghui told Shen Sixian that he and Shen Shuangjian had a house ready and planned to move out together.
• Shen Sixian offered to let Xie Jinghui live in a separate building on the property, hoping Shen Shuangjian would remain nearby.

Shen Shuangjian moved into a new home with Xie Jinghui after Shen Sixian agreed to a limited arrangement, and the three shared a meal there. Later, Xie Jinghui teased the sleepy Shen Shuangjian before initiating more intimate contact, leaving Shen Shuangjian tense and trembling.

• Shen Sixian and Shen Shuangjian compromised so Shen Shuangjian could stay away from the Shen Residence up to three nights a week.
• Xie Jinghui took Shen Shuangjian to their new home, and Shen Sixian inspected it before joining them for dinner.
• Shen Sixian left after spending two more hours at the home, while Xie Jinghui stayed with Shen Shuangjian.
• Xie Jinghui found Shen Shuangjian dozing in front of a movie and teased him when an indecent scene appeared on the television.
• Xie Jinghui brought Shen Shuangjian into the bathroom and asked if they could go further, then slipped a finger inside him, making him stiffen and tremble.