I was criticized on a dating reality show, but I retaliated and became an internet sensation.

When Gu Yan returned, Shu Zi was engrossed in browsing Weibo. It started when she accidentally stumbled upon a super topic about her and Gu Yan as a couple.

Goodness, it's as lively as Chinese New Year here.

[Tomorrow! It's tomorrow! My favorite couple will be appearing together again!]

They're living together again! That's practically cohabitation!

[President Gu, go for it! We have to secure that title this time!]

[Zi zi zi zi zi zi, aci aci aci! Success in both career and love! Loo loo loo loo~]

What's even more amazing is that there are fanfiction pieces about her and Gu Yan written by fans in the super topic...

However, Shu Zi swears that she absolutely, absolutely, completely clicked on it by accident! It was a complete slip of the hand!

Shu Zi watched with great interest, her face flushed, and she occasionally laughed out loud. She was completely absorbed in the story and didn't even notice Gu Yan entering the room.

When Gu Yan entered, this was the scene he saw:

Shu Zi nestled on the sofa, holding her phone in one hand and pressing the other to her lips, unconsciously biting her fingertips, her cheeks flushed, and she was grinning foolishly at the phone screen.

He walked over quietly, deliberately remaining silent, and slowly sat down on the sofa next to her.

It wasn't until she was enveloped in the refreshing and pleasant scent of pine nuts that Shu Zi suddenly snapped out of her daze, her hand trembling so much that she almost dropped her phone.

She hurriedly locked the phone, placed it face down on her lap, and looked at him with a flustered expression, her ears burning red.

"When did you get back? Why didn't you say anything?"

Gu Yan smiled and looked at her hand holding her phone. "I've been back for a while. I saw you were so engrossed in your phone that I didn't want to disturb you."

He deliberately moved closer, looking down at her flushed cheeks, a half-smile on his face: "What are you looking at so intently?"

Shu Zi's heart skipped a beat. Feeling incredibly guilty, she gripped her phone tightly, daring not to let go. "N-nothing, I was just casually browsing Weibo's trending topics and reading the comments on the show's official announcements."

"Yeah?"

Gu Yan raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with amusement, "Your face turned this red from scrolling through trending topics? And you were so engrossed that you didn't even notice when I got home."

He leaned forward slightly, his breath brushing against her ear, his voice deep and seductive: "You're not looking at something..., are you...?"

"stop!"

Shu Zi quickly covered his mouth, interrupting him: "No! Nothing at all! Don't you dare make wild guesses!"

Gu Yan was taken aback by her sudden action, and the smile in his eyes grew even stronger.

He didn't pull away, letting her cover his mouth. His warm breath gently brushed against her palm, causing Shu Zi's fingertips to go numb, and she subconsciously wanted to pull back.

But as soon as she moved, Gu Yan gently grabbed her wrist.

He slowly removed her hand, his fingertips lightly brushing against her palm, his voice low and teasing:

"You're already trying to silence me before I've even finished speaking?"

"Who's getting impatient! You—you're not allowed to say another word!"

Gu Yan chuckled softly, then stopped teasing her and got up to walk towards the kitchen. "I won't tease you anymore. There's still some food in the fridge. I'll cook. What do you want to eat?"

"Anything is fine with me!"

Shu Zi quickly got up from the sofa. "I'll go pack my luggage! Call me when I'm done!"

She dashed upstairs, returned to her room, closed the door, and leaned against it, letting out a long sigh of relief.

That was close! We almost got caught!

She touched her still-burning face, then couldn't resist taking out her phone and opening the "short essay" she had only half-read earlier...

Downstairs, Gu Yan chuckled softly as he heard the door slam shut upstairs.

He went to the kitchen, tied on an apron, and began preparing dinner. His movements were skillful and efficient, but he couldn't help but recall the shy and smiling look on Shu Zi's face when she was looking at her phone earlier.

Looks like they've spotted something "good".

Upstairs, Shu Zi watched for a while, then suddenly remembered her important business.

She forgot her luggage again!

I'm leaving tomorrow to film the second episode. The production team sent me a message saying that this time it will mainly be outdoors, at the beach, for seven days and six nights.

Shu Zi sighed, resignedly got up, dragged her heavy steps into the dressing room, and stared blankly at the 24-inch suitcase that was laid out for a full five minutes.

Should I bring a swimsuit? Two sets for changing, sunscreen, a repairing face mask, a sun hat, a beach dress... It might get chilly at night, so I'll need a light jacket. And I definitely need some everyday clothes, since it's seven days, I can't wear the same thing every day.

There are also art supplies. Although it's just a small portable set, since we're already here, what if the seaside scenery is beautiful and we feel like drawing a few strokes?

Oh right, and snacks too! She thought she couldn't bring any during the last recording, so she didn't bring a single bag, but in the end she ate all of Su Yanhuan's stockpile.

This time, I absolutely have to prepare some myself; I can't keep robbing the poor to help the poor.

But the problem is...

Shu Zi looked at the pile of things in front of her that kept growing, and then at the suitcase that was already not enough, and her vision went black.

Fang Zhizi helped her pack last time. How did that little girl manage to cram so many things in?!

Doesn't she feel conflicted? Doesn't she want to bring the whole world with her?!

"ah--"

Shu Zi clutched her head and wailed, "Little Gardenia, I need you!"

After struggling for half an hour, the suitcase was half full, but the zipper just wouldn't close.

My art supplies bag and that oversized bottle of sunscreen spray were stuck halfway there, stubbornly declaring that there wasn't enough space.

Shu Zi squatted in front of the box, looked at the bulging lump, and sighed.

Alright, let's eat first. Only when we're full will we have the energy to continue fighting with our luggage.

She slowly walked downstairs in her slippers, and as soon as she entered the living room, she smelled an enticing aroma wafting from the kitchen.

She quietly crept to the kitchen doorway, leaned against the doorframe, and watched silently.

Gu Yan was busy at the stove, wearing an apron, his movements calm and skilled as he stir-fried the food.

Wow! Why does it feel like... like he's got a married man vibe? (poking his hand)

Only after Gu Yan placed the last dish on the table did he turn to look at her, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Have you packed your luggage? So quickly?"

Shu Zi, her face drooping, moved over and slumped over the dining table, looking utterly listless.

"The suitcase told me to finish my meal before unpacking; it said it needed some time to mentally prepare itself."

Gu Yan chuckled and handed her a bowl of rice.

Shu Zi took it, then suddenly remembered something and looked up at him, asking, "Why aren't you in a hurry? Are you done?"

Gu Yan: "Mm."

???

"When did you receive it? How come I didn't know?!"

Gu Yan glanced at her indifferently: "When you reminded me last night..."

Shu Zi: "…………"

6

This person was sent by the authorities.

After finishing her meal, Shuzi plunged back into the battle of packing her suitcase.

Meanwhile, the official Weibo account for "Heartbeat for You" also updated with new content.