As Yan Chi’s gentle voice filled the air, the scene from that day gradually emerged in Gu Qingtong’s mind. As everything around her began to disintegrate like fragments, each word seemed to dissipate into the seams of time the moment it left her lips. The words she desperately wanted to convey couldn’t reach Yan Chi.
Tears blurred her vision, making it almost impossible to see anything around her, except for the clear reflection of that person’s smiling face. Disregarding everything, she stumbled and rushed towards Yan Chi.
Discarding everything, she was willing to give Yan Chi her all. This kiss marked an end, yet more importantly, it signaled a new beginning.
“Tongtong has confessed to me twice, but I’ve never expressed my feelings.”
Watching as Gu Qingtong’s eyes gradually cleared, Yan Chi knew she had remembered.
In a voice that seemed to thaw the millennia of frost, like a gentle spring breeze that could reach into one’s heart. However, Gu Qingtong shook her head as she watched. Whether it was in the previous life or the present, everything Yan Chi did was branded with her eternal and unchanging love for her. Even without a response, she waited for the day when the flowers would bloom in silent anticipation. At this moment, Gu Qingtong understood it all.
“Tongtong, I love you.”
Yan Chi finally uttered those words, and the persistence of two lifetimes finally unraveled in the expression of her feelings. After a long winter, she welcomed her own unique blooming season.
She had, at last, her heart’s desire fulfilled.
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Knowing that they would soon face cameras and filming again, in the remaining time, the two embraced and kissed passionately in their private space. In the midst of their intense emotions, they almost missed the time to get off the ferris wheel for the third round.
When Gu Qingtong descended from the cabin, just like when she went up, she was pulled out by Yan Chi. Even after landing on the ground, their held hands remained intertwined, firmly clasped together.
The final segment of the show was still filmed at the guesthouse on the small island where all the guests were gathered, but Bai Jin was still missing. Before announcing the winning team, the director distributed the previously confiscated phones to each guest.
Facing everyone’s puzzled looks, Director Bu finally revealed the truth about the hidden cameras from the previous night:
“From last night until today, while you were accumulating ‘heartbeat points’ on the island, the production team arranged for hidden cameras to livestream your actions to our audience.”
Upon hearing this, everyone was thrown into confusion, frantically recalling whether they had done anything that might shatter their public image.
Gu Qingtong immediately recalled the moment in the woods when she told Yan Chi, “I want.” If it weren’t for Yan Chi’s reminder, not to mention her pleading expression being live streamed, there was a chance that the entire national audience could witness something inappropriate!
Only Yun Mingxuan seemed to skillfully maintain her gentle and innocent image. She even played along in front of her assistant, so how could she possibly mess up in this camera-filled small island?
Thinking of this, Gu Qingtong even tilted her head slightly, revealing a confident smile. Little did she know, Director Bu was just about to reveal the crucial trigger for the livestream—the heart rate judgment rule.
“Now that you all have your phones, you can take a look at how last night appeared to the audience. All I can say is…..it was quite spectacular.”
It’s unclear whether this tone was genuine or sarcastic. The production team seems quite cunning—not only silently live streaming but also capturing the reactions of everyone after their mishaps.
When Yun Mingxuan heard this, the smile on her lips instantly froze. While she appeared flawless on the surface, it seemed that each time she expressed excitement toward Yan Chi, which fans perceived as genuine, was merely a template operation for her carefully crafted public image. How could there be any internal fluctuations?
As Yun Mingxuan watched the livestream, her inner monologue seemed like a staged solo act, showing no emotional fluctuations despite her blushing complexion. The comments were equally honest and piercing:
[I would really think she’s been a fan of Teacher Yan for ten years if not for this heart rate thing. Too fake.]
[Yun fans, don’t wash her with ‘she’s not easily moved.’ She turned red three times on the show due to Gu Qingtong stealing the spotlight. She probably only knows how to target Gu Qingtong.]
[How does Yun have the face to be on the same show as Tong Mei? I only found out today that she gained sympathy and debuted by spreading rumors about Tong Mei during her talent show!]
Yun Mingxuan’s gaze fixed on a comment that read: [Even Gu Qingtong is more like Teacher Yan’s fan rather than Yun.] Darkness filled her eyes.
Back when Yun Mingxuan was in high school, she heard that Gu Qingtong’s father owned an entertainment company, and since she wanted to pursue acting and become a star, she deliberately approached Gu Qingtong. In an attempt to become Gu Qingtong’s “good friend,” Yun Mingxuan even secretly followed her to investigate her preferences. It was during this process that she accidentally discovered that Gu Qingtong was a fan of Yan Chi.
So, she packaged herself as a fan of Yan Chi, waiting to get close to Gu Qingtong with this label. When she discovered that it was a secret unknown to anyone, she pretended not to know. However, she continued to play the role of a fan of Yan Chi up to now.
Having enjoyed the benefits later on, she would occasionally remember the label she stole from Gu Qingtong. Now, unlike the guilt from before, Yun Mingxuan had a new thought.
Yan Chi detests overzealous private fans who intrude on her life. What if she and the fans of Yan Chi knew about Gu Qingtong’s fan identity and her behavior crossing boundaries in the variety show? How would they react?
On the other hand, Gu Qingtong had never imagined that the unremarkable bracelet was actually used to measure heart rate and livestream. Recalling the various intimate moments with Yan Chi last night and the heartbeat that never really settled down, she became anxious, and her breathing became erratic, leading to a violent coughing fit.
Doesn’t that mean everything has been exposed to netizens?! Forced to maintain a facade, but in reality, her heartbeat is more honest than anyone’s.
Yan Chi saw through all of Gu Qingtong’s reactions, knowing why she was in a state of panic. What part have they reached? Last night, she initiated flirtations repeatedly, igniting a fire that had never burned before.
Thinking of those moments, Yan Chi’s gaze suddenly became full of profound meaning. She quietly waited for Gu Qingtong to see the scene of her voluntarily snuggling into her arms to sleep.
Gu Qingtong, in a fluster, hastily opened her phone and headed straight to Weibo.
Without needing to search intentionally, the first trend followed by “explosive” already had her name. However, the entry made Gu Qingtong freeze:
#Bai Jin secretly filming Yan Chi and Gu Qingtong#.
She couldn’t even be bothered to see what sly things she had revealed in the livestream. Confused, she clicked into it, and as she read, anger began to color her eyes.
Gu Qingtong only now realized that the gossip, the secret filming, and the rumors were all Bai Jin’s doing. Even after failing, she still didn’t give up and secretly filmed again in the variety show, only to meet her own downfall as it was live streamed, exposing her on the spot. Watching the live streamed segment, the background was unmistakably the scene of herself and Yan Chi in the woods “checking” each other. Bai Jin’s intentions in recording such an intimate moment were clear.
Moreover, Bai Jin clearly didn’t like her and only sought revenge against her and Yan Chi.
Gu Qingtong felt for the first time that someone’s tactics could be so malicious and sinister. When Bai Jin was brought out of the variety show, the production team had already initiated contract termination procedures with her company, hammering down once again on Bai Jin’s misconduct. Netizens, who had previously been skeptical and analytical, were no longer afraid of being wrong and now comfortably accused Bai Jin.
As soon as the trending topics were opened, comments flooded in, expressing how despicable they found Bai Jin and sympathizing with Silent Gaze, who had become the target of jealousy.
Bai Jin had no means of defending herself; all she could do was frantically delete comments and cover her mouth.
Little did they know that the more they tried to suppress discussions, the more enthusiastic netizens became. As a result, even after a long time had passed, the negative trend still held its position at the top.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want to spend money to remove the trend, but everything was because Hua Yan had given them too much, making them unable to compete. It could be said that after this incident, Bai Jin’s fanbase, personal image, and reputation had all collapsed, and she paid a considerable price for her vengeful actions.
Seeing everyone criticizing Bai Jin, Gu Qingtong’s anger dissipated somewhat. Still feeling unsatisfied, she insisted on giving each expression of support from righteous bystanders a like before leaving. When she redirected her attention to her own livestream, she pushed aside the recent incident. However, when she saw the live broadcast of the Silent Gaze CP1Couple Pairing super topic, with the extremely long double-cut CP content lasting for hours, she felt her vision go dark.
How long had she and Yan Chi spent on that island? Was it just one hour? Could it be that every minute of their interaction was recorded?!
Sure enough, as Gu Qingtong dragged the progress bar, each interaction was vividly remembered. It was the unrestrained and gradually escalating contact between the two, labeled as “forced business.”
From initially being cautious to suddenly realizing that anything was allowed, she found herself immersed in it like an addiction.
Watching her own heart rate that occasionally turned red with Yan Chi, Gu Qingtong was left speechless. She reflected on the excuse she used to cover up her proactive actions, saying, “There’s nothing I can do about the heartbeat points.”
Gu Qingtong felt like she could do without the face that had been slapped. The only consolation might be that the phrase “Big sister, I want” wasn’t recorded, thanks to Yan Chi’s timely intervention.
However, it was clearly not the most embarrassing part. It wasn’t until Gu Qingtong saw the trending hashtag #SilentGazeHugWhileSleeping# that her breath was almost caught. Listing the various trending topics they had been involved in, from “coming out” to “princess carry,” the titles alone made her reluctant to click. Now, another one with “hugging while sleeping.” It seemed like they would only stop when they got involved in some inappropriate trending topic.
She complained in her mind. Gu Qingtong knew that the “hugging while sleeping” referred to the incident where she was in Yan Chi’s embrace, and immediately, in her thoughts, she shifted the blame for this onto Yan Chi. No matter how she thought about it, it was all Yan Chi’s fault. She knew there were cameras in the tent, yet she still hugged her to sleep!
Before clicking on the livestream recording, she even subtly expressed her dissatisfaction by giving Yan Chi an annoyed look. However, the next moment, in the video, she saw herself, already in a deep sleep, skillfully kicking away her small blanket, making a few moves, and then escaping to Yan Chi’s side. Did she naturally snuggle into her arms like that?!
Being pulled by Yan Chi and still having the audacity to act spoiled and say, “I want big sister”?
Gu Qingtong was thunderstruck, petrified on the spot. She even replayed that segment several times to make sure it wasn’t fabricated.
Could it have been that all that time, she had been the one actively seeking Yan Chi’s embrace in her dreams, causing her to wake up in her arms repeatedly? The thought left Gu Qingtong’s face flushed, unsure if it was from being caught off guard or sheer embarrassment. She hesitated to look back at Yan Chi, but Yan Chi didn’t let her off the hook.
Observing Gu Qingtong’s hurried attempt to exit the video, Yan Chi leaned in, asking by her ear, “What’s wrong? You did something, yet feel too shy to watch it now?”
It dawned on Gu Qingtong that they were still recording for the show! Without the disguise of heartbeat points, she almost jumped to the side, embarrassed, holding her phone: “Teacher Yan…! It was all a misunderstanding!”
Upon hearing ‘Teacher Yan,’ Yan Chi let out a soft laugh, her voice filled with a regretful teasing tone: “You know to call me big sister when you’re asleep, but why only ‘Teacher Yan’ when you’re awake?”
She continuously teased Gu Qingtong until her neck turned crimson, wishing she could bury her face just to put an end to it. Gu Qingtong didn’t realize that the involuntary habit of sleeping in the other’s arms originated from her past life, where she could only feel safe enough to sleep in Yan Chi’s embrace.
Yan Chi looked at her with an increasingly indulgent and gentle gaze, realizing that this life was indeed a joyful and well-lived one.
Finally, when Director Bu announced the results, Gu Qingtong learned that in this episode of the variety show, none of the guests had actually completed the confession task. Surprisingly, she and Yan Chi, who had reached the task point, ended up as the first and received a bonus reward for a honeymoon trip.
And so, the filming of “Love Game” temporarily came to a halt.
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Gu Qingtong didn’t expect that, after expressing their feelings, she and Yan Chi wouldn’t even have time for a honeymoon. As the variety show concluded, the filming for “Bai Mei Sheng” movie promptly began.
As it turned out, the film crew had been waiting for Yan Chi and Gu Qingtong’s schedules and took advantage of this time to make preparations. On the second day after signing the contract with Sun Xiao, Gu Qingtong, as the lead actress, had to join the crew to prepare and study the script. Naturally, Yan Chi was no exception.
In the days following their exit from the variety show, Gu Qingtong directly moved into Yan Chi’s home, becoming, in essence, another “lady of the house.”
“Aren’t you getting up? We’ll be catching a flight to the film set soon,” Yan Chi said, half-leaning against the bed. Though her words seemed routine, the look she gave Gu Qingtong was filled with indulgence and fondness.
Unlike usual, she was wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses today.
Paired with a custom-designed shirt from the light gray, cold-toned early spring series, Yan Chi looked exceptionally refined and reserved. It was as if deliberately catering to someone’s preferences…..
When Yan Chi entered, Gu Qingtong couldn’t help but repeatedly let her eyes linger on the light-colored eyes framed by the gold-rimmed glasses. Then, as she raised her head while holding her phone, she had a pouting and indulgent expression:
“They’ve started again, saying that big sister doesn’t want Tongtong anymore!”
Gu Qingtong didn’t know which side had hired the trolls, but recently, there had been a pattern online indicating her separation from the variety show and complete divergence from Yan Chi. Some claimed that Yan Chi’s previous closeness to Gu Qingtong on the variety show was merely due to obligations to the director and the show. After all, after the conclusion of “Silent Gaze,” there were no interactions or joint appearances on any platform. The sweetness from the variety show ended abruptly, and the “aftermath” was quite brutal. Almost everyone believed that they would not have any further interactions or collaborations.
After all, even in the auditions for the most anticipated “Bai Mei Sheng,” Gu Qingtong, who publicly auditioned for the third female lead, was destined to lose to the talented rising star Tan Siying. She had no chance at all.
However, strangely, even though there had been no new sugar2used in fandoms to refer to moments or content related to a favorite couple pairing for such a long time, the fans of “Silent Gaze,” who once floated between various CPs, unexpectedly became incredibly loyal and steadfast. They firmly stayed in the fandom.
Regardless of others’ sarcastic remarks, these fans, holding onto various CP sugar points from before, continued to edit videos with magnifying glasses in hand, spotting new sweet moments every time.
Why leave the fandom when the CP sugar for Silent Gaze is so delightful?!
Every time Gu Qingtong encountered such news on Yan Chi’s bed, she couldn’t help but feel overjoyed. She almost wanted to take a photo and share it with everyone.
While saying this, Gu Qingtong tossed her phone onto the pillow, reached out to Yan Chi’s neck, and naturally threw herself into her arms. At this moment, Yan Chi had already changed into her clothes, but Gu Qingtong was still in her camisole sleepwear. Due to this action, the sleepwear hung loosely, revealing a large expanse of allure.
“Tongtong, don’t be naughty…..” Before Yan Chi could finish her sentence, Gu Qingtong bit down on the neatly dressed upper part of her body, leaving a circle of moisture after a moment.
With only two hours left until the flight, Yan Chi lowered her eyes to the dark spot on her light gray clothes. She felt the urgency to do something to remedy her mischievous little wife.
Her clearly defined hand rested on her neck, and even a few prominent veins appeared on the pale back of her hand, adding a touch of forceful intrusion.
Yan Chi’s fingers moved slightly, slowly undoing the topmost button. Indeed, it immediately captured Gu Qingtong’s attention. Gu Qingtong had been eagerly anticipating this for a while. After all, it was the gold-rimmed glasses that she had watched countless times in videos! She had no idea when Yan Chi had taken note of it and actually bought a pair. Yet, Yan Chi deliberately chose to wear them at this moment, dressed as a seductive mature sister, evidently intending to pique her interest while leaving her unsatisfied. Oblivious to the atmosphere, Yan Chi had even changed her clothes and urged Gu Qingtong to get up for the flight.
Gu Qingtong would only use those rumors as an excuse to climb up the ladder. Yan Chi did initiate unbuttoning, but she only undid the top one, then pulled the collar slightly, doing nothing more. The light-colored eyes beneath the glasses narrowed slightly, exuding a strong sense of dominance.
Gu Qingtong had been with Yan Chi for so long; why would she still be afraid of such things? She knew too well which tactics Yan Chi would fall for. So, she tightened her embrace around Yan Chi’s neck, lowered her head, and used her lips and teeth to grind against the button, as if attempting to bite it open. Whether intentional or not, after a while, there was no movement from the button, and the surrounding light gray area deepened.
Yan Chi looked at the straps slipping from Gu Qingtong’s shoulders and the shadows revealed when she leaned over to tear and bite, displaying a deliberate yet inadvertent seduction. Her smile remained indulgent, but her words carried a gentle warning as they brushed past Gu Qingtong’s ear: “Tongtong, feel free to give it a try. Let’s see if, when the time comes, I’ll just sweep you off your feet like this. After all, the stains on my body, thanks to whom, are quite obvious, aren’t they?”
Gu Qingtong, thoroughly tempted, stiffened at the clever play of Yan Chi’s enticing moves.
After contemplating for a moment, Gu Qingtong thought Yan Chi might actually do such a thing. Finally releasing the shirt that her teeth had already crumpled into an unrecognizable state, she lifted her eyes, looking at the other person quite accusingly.
“It was clearly you who dressed provocatively first to entice me…..”
Gu Qingtong, reluctant and with a hint of complaint, looked at those golden-framed glasses, realizing she probably wouldn’t be able to taste anything today. Yan Chi took off the glasses, playing with them in her hands, the delicate and familiar movements around the glasses’ edges that Gu Qingtong had grown accustomed to. In just a moment, Gu Qingtong caught on to the deeper meaning behind Yan Chi’s actions.
Even though Gu Qingtong, who could now entice the other without blushing or skipping a beat, instantly blushed on her cheeks as if she could truly feel being handled like that. After a while, she managed to mumble: “Per…..pervert!”
Capturing Gu Qingtong’s gaze in an instant, Yan Chi only smiled lightly, saying: “It’s just the new spring collection sent by the brand. If Tongtong herself has impure thoughts, how can she blame me?”
Unable to argue with her, Gu Qingtong got up to retrieve her clothes. She stretched her body in front of Yan Chi, pulling down the strap sleepwear. Her alluring and graceful curves were now unmistakably exposed.
If Yan Chi could tempt her, couldn’t she tempt back?
Gu Qingtong didn’t expect that when Yan Chi was truly playing hard to get, she remained completely unfazed. Yan Chi looked at her deliberately but without any response.
The game between the two concluded with Gu Qingtong’s helpless frustration. Gu Qingtong had been stealing glances at Yan Chi the entire time, but without any gains. How could she act so convincingly?!
Taking a deep breath, Gu Qingtong, prepared to give Yan Chi a taste of her own medicine, was about to get out of bed to freshen up.
“Where does Tongtong want to go? Once you’ve changed into your own clothes, you’re not concerned about your big sister?” Yan Chi’s gaze shifted from the dark stains and wrinkles on her light gray clothes to Gu Qingtong, then leisurely focused on her again.
Gu Qingtong understood that Yan Chi was suggesting she help her change. She almost laughed out loud; wasn’t this Yan Chi’s way of not only denying her but also making her watch and crave slowly?
Thinking about how Yan Chi remained unfazed by her attempts earlier, Gu Qingtong’s stubborn side emerged. Wouldn’t she be able to resist?
Deciding not to leave, she casually grabbed a new top from the wardrobe and climbed onto Yan Chi again.
Seeing Gu Qingtong’s extended hand, Yan Chi teasingly remarked: “Why not use your teeth? Weren’t you insistent on biting just now?” Despite hearing these words, Gu Qingtong remained unfazed. She pursed her lips, eyes unyielding, and stared directly at the buttons being undone, one by one. However, no matter how hard she tried to conceal her emotions, her eyes trembled noticeably when they reached the clothes beneath. The next moment, she couldn’t resist sticking to a certain spot, appearing momentarily lost in thought.
“What’s wrong, Tongtong?” Yan Chi’s voice, tinged with a hint of amusement, reached her ears, acting like a gust of wind that awakened Gu Qingtong. Annoyed and embarrassed, she finally peeled off the shirt and efficiently helped Yan Chi put on the new one, as if swallowing her pride.
Still harboring a bit of retaliation, Yan Chi intentionally or unintentionally touched her body. Instead of getting back at Yan Chi, Gu Qingtong found herself stirred by the familiar warmth and sensation, reigniting the fire within her. To make matters worse, she couldn’t enjoy it and had to meticulously fasten each button for her. Gu Qingtong was almost infuriated by Yan Chi.
“Thank you, Tongtong.” With her neck now covered, Yan Chi resumed her restrained appearance, fastening the top button. Every word and tone seemed to scrutinize Gu Qingtong, displaying a composed and teasing smile. Grinding her teeth, Gu Qingtong heard that the hotel rooms on the film set were all single rooms with large beds….
Did Yan Chi think she didn’t know about her beastly side? Tonight, she had to sneak in and expose Yan Chi’s refined and restrained facade!
