Chapter 47 (Revised): Clothes Half-Wet, Hearts Racing…

“Brother Wen really has the demeanor of a commander. He arranges everything with such detail and precision—absolutely top-notch.”

“I seriously think Xu Ruanruan is a mole. First, she got close to Gu Si, then Ning Qingyan, and now she’s off foraging for mushrooms and wild vegetables with Wen Shijin. As for Huo Qi, he doesn’t seem interested in forming any CPs, which simplifies things.”

“That analysis makes so much sense! I’m betting on Xu Ruanruan being the mole!”

“+1.”

The livestream chat was buzzing with speculation. Meanwhile, the participants had split into two groups. Wen Shijin, Lin Qingqing, Xu Ruanruan, and Gu Si formed one team, while Ning Qingyan, Sheng Mingzhu, Huo Qi, and Qiao Li made up the other.

“These fish and shrimp stranded on the beach aren’t even the size of my finger. Once grilled, they’ll shrink even more—barely enough to fill a tooth gap,” Sheng Mingzhu complained, holding up a tiny fish no larger than her thumb.

“Yeah, there’s probably more bone than meat,” Qiao Li added as she pinched a small fish, exposing its tiny skeleton.

“These little fish and shrimp make incredibly flavorful soup, packed with protein and nutrients. You ladies can gather clams and small seafood here while Brother Qi and I head out to see if we can catch some larger fish,” Ning Qingyan suggested, using this as an excuse to pair up with Huo Qi.

Although Huo Qi was known for being aloof and hard to approach, she wasn’t taking any chances. She needed to keep him away from forming a CP with anyone else. After all, the male guests were all incentivized by a prize of five million yuan if they managed to form a CP.

On the beach, Sheng Mingzhu and Qiao Li continued gathering clams and small fish while Ning Qingyan and Huo Qi prepared to wade into deeper waters. Both donned water boots provided by the production team and fashioned crude fish spears from sturdy tree branches with sharpened tips.

Despite Ning Qingyan’s agility, her strikes often missed, netting only a single palm-sized fish after repeated attempts. Huo Qi, on the other hand, quickly adapted to the technique and speared several fish. By the time they finished, their combined efforts had yielded four fish of varying sizes. However, both ended up soaked, their clothes clinging to their bodies in the summer heat.

Huo Qi’s black shirt, damp and form-fitting, revealed glimpses of his toned abs. His usual buttoned-up collar had come undone during the effort, exposing his pronounced collarbones and Adam’s apple. The mix of restraint and allure sent viewers into a frenzy.

Meanwhile, Ning Qingyan’s loose shirt was half-wet, hinting at a slender, well-proportioned figure. His damp chestnut bangs stuck to his fair face, and droplets of water slid down his neck, creating an unexpectedly captivating scene.

The livestream viewers erupted:

• “OMG, my sunshine boy Yan Yan is absolutely glowing!”
• “How can someone be this sweet and thoughtful? Yan Yan is boyfriend material!”
• “Ning Qingyan’s the real MVP here. Always stepping in to ease awkward situations. Instant fan!”
• “Huo Qi is gorgeous, but his coldness is such a turn-off. Give me Ning Qingyan any day!”

Back at camp, Wen Shijin and his team returned with a bounty of wild mushrooms, vegetables, and even a wild chicken and eggs. The group was famished and eagerly awaited Ning Qingyan’s cooking. However, as soon as they arrived, their eyes were drawn to Ning Qingyan, who stood out like a picture of youthful allure—clothes clinging, water droplets tracing his delicate features.

Gu Si and Wen Shijin both felt their hearts skip a beat, the sight of Ning Qingyan’s radiant smile and soft laughter leaving a lasting impression.

Unbeknownst to everyone, the Green Tea System chimed in quietly:
“Huo Qi’s favorability +5.”

Ning Qingyan: ???

“Is Huo Qi… starting to self-sabotage and fall for me?” He furrowed his brow, deep in thought. The path to dismantling CPs was proving more complicated than expected.