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

Fang Yutong and Yu Shize were in a small side hall on the first floor of the villa.

Fang Yutong sat on a chair holding a guitar, while Yu Shize stood beside her, leaning slightly forward, his fingers lightly touching the strings as he explained:

"Yes, lift your fingers up a little and press with your fingertips; that will make the sound cleaner."

Fang Yutong wore a gentle yet slightly embarrassed smile as she pressed the strings with her fingers, which were a little clumsy but very earnest.

Yu Shize taught her very patiently, without rushing her, and occasionally even reached out to help her adjust the position of her fingers.

Soft lighting shone on the two of them, and the camera followed them from various angles, capturing this heartwarming scene of "learning from each other."

Every now and then, the camera would give a close-up of the two people's fingers touching and their serious profiles.

[This scene is so well-designed! It has even more atmosphere than the beach! (Laughs while covering face)]

Yu Shize's teaching style is truly gentle and meticulous.

Fang Yutong is studying so diligently! Although she's a little flustered, she's still quite adorable.

[The camera presence is amazing! Every frame could be a poster!]

Shen Yihuai and Han Jingxue were by the villa's swimming pool.

The atmosphere here is a bit different.

Shen Yihuai had already changed into his swimming trunks and was standing in the chest-deep pool, water droplets running down his muscular body.

He looked leisurely at the edge of the pool.

Han Jingxue also changed into a relatively conservative one-piece swimsuit, with a sun-protective shirt over it.

But she didn't go into the water. Instead, she stood on a deck chair at least three meters away from the pool, holding a book called "Illustrated Guide to Deep-Sea Fishes" and looking down at it.

"Teacher Han," Shen Yihuai began slowly, "you promised to teach me how to scuba dive, you can't just go through the motions. How can you teach me from so far away?"

Han Jingxue didn't even look up, her cold voice coming: "Theoretical guidance, you can practice holding your breath and floating in shallow water first."

Shen Yihuai raised an eyebrow: "Teacher Han, would you like to demonstrate?"

Han Jingxue then looked up and gave him a brief, indifferent glance.

His posture was relaxed, even a little leisurely, not at all like a novice who needed to learn from scratch.

She knew, of course, that he could dive, and that he might even be more skilled than she was.

She said calmly:

"What you need to overcome is over-reliance on the coach."

"Three meters is a safe distance for teaching and a necessary condition for you to focus on practice."

After saying that, he lowered his head to read again, looking like he didn't want to be disturbed.

Seeing her stubbornness, Shen Yihuai was not annoyed at all; instead, he chuckled softly.

He stopped talking and actually started practicing holding his breath in the water. His movements were standard and smooth, and he could even easily dive for a moment.

But his gaze always seemed to drift unconsciously toward that aloof figure three meters away.

[Shen Yihuai's breath-holding posture clearly shows he's a veteran; who would believe he can't dive!]

[Sister Han clearly knew the answer, yet she still gave her "theoretical guidance" in a serious manner. It's hilarious!]

The greatest distance in the world is when you're in the water wanting to get closer, while I'm on the shore not wanting to acknowledge you.

[One pretends to learn, the other pretends to teach; in reality, one wants to get closer, the other is on the defensive!]

[But Shen Yihuai seems to be enjoying it? He even laughs after being criticized?]

[Han Jie: I'm just a heartless theoretical machine. Shen Yihuai: I love seeing your cold, businesslike demeanor.]

[This strange tension! I love watching it!]

As lunchtime approached, each group gradually completed their tasks.

Jiang Yunyou and Su Yanhuan finally ended their ordeal by "losing each other out," and helped each other back to the villa while cursing each other.

On the way back, one of them had a hoarse voice, and the other's arm was so sore that he couldn't lift it.

After finishing their guitar lesson, Fang Yutong and Yu Shize went to the beach to complete the remaining tasks before returning to the living room together.

Shen Yihuai completed the "diving preparation" on his own, while Han Jingxue finished reading a chapter of "Deep-Sea Fish Illustrated Guide" on the recliner.

The two walked back, one in front of the other, maintaining a distance that was neither too close nor too far.

301st bedroom.

The curtains were drawn, and the room was dimly lit, with only the small nightlight by the bedside casting a warm yellow glow.

Gu Yan wasn't really asleep. With someone next to her, even though her breathing was very light, her presence was so strong that it couldn't be ignored.

He closed his eyes, his mind drifting between sleep and wakefulness, half his thoughts wandering and the other half paying attention to the movements around him.

He didn't know how much time had passed when he felt the person next to him, who had been lying quietly, start to get restless.

First, it rustled and turned over, then it hummed incoherently twice, as if it was struggling with someone in its dream.

Then, he felt the blanket being gently tugged, and a soft, fragrant body slowly and unconsciously nuzzled towards him.

First his arm touched hers, but he didn't move.

Then her shoulder pressed against mine, the kind of snuggling you feel with complete trust in your sleep.

Then, a furry head rubbed against the crook of his neck, found a comfortable position, and stayed still.

Warm breaths brushed against the skin on the side of his neck, tickling him and carrying an indescribable teasing sensation.

Gu Yan paused almost imperceptibly.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked down at the person who was almost embedded in his arms.

She was fast asleep, her eyelashes drooping obediently, her little face rosy, her lips slightly parted, completely unguarded, even a little silly and dependent.

He stared at her for a long time, his eyes unfathomable in the dim light.

Finally, he exhaled very lightly, almost inaudibly.

He moved his arm, which was originally at his side, hesitated for a moment, then raised it and gently and restrainedly put it around her shoulder, pulling her closer to him so that she could lean against him more securely.

She seemed to like the position, snuggling gently against him and letting out a satisfied murmur before falling into a deeper sleep.

Gu Yan held her like that, listening to her steady breathing, and slowly he also became a little sleepy.

Until the faint sounds of people arguing downstairs, and Director Liu's loud voice shouting "Dinner's ready!" through the loudspeaker.

The person in his arms was disturbed, frowned, and rubbed against his chest in dissatisfaction, unconsciously tightening their arms around his waist, muttering something indistinctly, probably in protest.

A smile spread across Gu Yan's eyes; he was fully awake.

He looked down at the person in his arms, whose face was flushed from sleeping, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Nuonuo."

Shu Zi didn't react, she just hummed twice in dissatisfaction, and buried her face in his chest again, clearly not wanting to get up.