Chapter 10: You Sleep Indoors, I Sleep in the Cave

The game’s results were quite clear. Han Xi and Dong Donghui, the CEO duo, took first place and chose the villa rooms first.

Coming in second were Qiao Sisi and Qi Le, who opted for the old-style house.

Each pair had separate rooms, not the same one as many had assumed.

Having stumbled at the start, Tang Wan and Liu Hao were pleased with their unexpected third place, choosing the tents.

Comparatively, sleeping in a tent felt safer than the open cave.

As for the last-place finishers, Sun Haotian and Chu Xinran, each received a sleeping bag.

Chu Xinran had already composed herself, showing no emotion on her face.

When Sun Haotian tried to comfort her with, “Think of it as a novel experience,” she responded calmly.

Chu Xinran forced a smile, “It’s fine. I’ve never slept in a cave before, so this will be a new experience.”

The next moment, a shadow appeared on the ground before her, cast by Fang Zhou standing in front of her.

“This is for you.”

Fang Zhou extended his hand, revealing a key lying quietly in his palm, a reward for being a host.

Qin Yun and Fang Zhou also received a room in the villa.

Nobody expected the two who were left to end up winning so effortlessly.

“For me?”

Chu Xinran’s long eyelashes fluttered, her eyes sparkling with surprise.

Her raised voice caught the attention of the others.

Fang Zhou nodded slightly, saying, “A girl shouldn’t sleep outside. Besides, half the blame for losing the game is on me.”

Had they partnered, she wouldn’t have lost so badly.

Sun Haotian’s face darkened.

Fang Zhou’s gesture made him look useless, which he admittedly was during the game.

Qin Yun quipped, “There’s only one room. Are you two going to stay together?”

“The director’s team didn’t say two people couldn’t share a room.”

Whether it was Chu Xinran’s thin skin or something else, her face turned red at the teasing.

Her thick eyelashes fluttered like butterflies, looking adorably shy.

The live chat erupted with excited comments.

“Ahhh! My campus belle sister! Don’t fall for the man’s trick!”

“Sharing a room already? Wow, this pace is as fast as a Korean dating show. So thrilling, I love it!”

“Am I the only one thinking Fang Zhou is actually exchanging rooms? It’s obvious he wouldn’t want gossip on such matters.”

Even Han Xi from afar couldn’t help but glance over, a thoughtful look crossing her eyes as she saw the key in Fang Zhou’s hand.

Qiao Sisi glanced over too, then looked away, but her backpack was clearly clenched tightly.

Fang Zhou remained calm despite Qin Yun’s teasing.

He placed the key in Chu Xinran’s hand and took her sleeping bag.

“You sleep inside, I’ll sleep outside.”

His simple declaration left a lasting impression on social media.

This moment became one of the top clips when fans later compiled highlights of the dating show.

The live chat was flooded with comments from Fang Zhou’s female fans.

“Ahhh! So gentlemanly!”

“Oh my, Fang Zhou’s killing it! He may not be rich, but he’s handsome!”

“I’m already shipping him with the campus belle. Handsome streamer X pure campus belle, such a great pairing!”

Fang Zhou was unaware his actions had garnered attention.

He simply believed Chu Xinran shouldn’t sleep outside.

After all, she was someone he once loved, and it was only right to take care of her.

After finding shelter, the group headed to a small villa on the island.

After settling their luggage, it was 4 PM, time to prepare dinner.

For the first episode, they needed to stay on the island for five days and four nights, with all meals self-prepared from provided ingredients.

In other words, they had to cook their own meals.

They decided to cook the first meal together, then split into groups for the rest.

Fang Zhou was assigned to handle the vegetables.

He had to pick the beans clean, and wash tomatoes, potatoes, and Shanghai greens.

The main cooks were eager to redeem themselves after their poor performance in the game.

Fang Zhou found a basin, filled it with water, and started washing the vegetables.

The ingredients provided by the production team had been pre-washed, making his task easier.

As he washed, someone approached from behind. Turning around, he saw Chu Xinran holding a small stool.

She smiled, her eyes crescent-shaped, offering him the stool.

“Sitting will make it less tiring.”

Fang Zhou took the stool and thanked her, “Thank you.”

He turned back to continue washing the vegetables, not wanting to engage in more conversation with Chu Xinran.

He preferred not to interact much with his ex-girlfriends on the show.

The less said, the better, avoiding any potential drama.

However, things didn’t go as Fang Zhou hoped.

Chu Xinran stepped forward, rolled up her sleeves, and began helping with the washing.

Fang Zhou was alarmed, quickly stopping her.

“You don’t need to wash, you should rest. I can handle this.”

Chu Xinran smiled brightly, looking at Fang Zhou with genuine eyes, “Consider it a thank you for exchanging rooms.”

Her fair face was like a blooming camellia, pure and beautiful, her sincere eyes like a puppy’s, making it hard to resist.

Fang Zhou felt like he was back in school, dating Chu Xinran.

Back then, she looked at him with the same eyes, full of trust and reliance.

But things changed…

Fang Zhou lowered his head, avoiding her gaze, and casually said, “Suit yourself.”

Chu Xinran smiled, exuding a serene aura, making the moment feel peaceful.

Passing by with ribs, Qin Yun noticed the scene, a flash of light in her eyes hidden behind her glasses.

Fang Zhou suddenly felt a chill, as if being watched by a predator.

Looking back, he saw nothing.

Then he heard Qin Yun calling him, “Fang Zhou, can you help cut these ribs? I’m not strong enough to chop them.”

Fang Zhou thought to himself, I don’t believe you. A surgeon steady with a scalpel can’t handle a kitchen knife?