Forced Cohabitation After a Hit Romance Variety Show with My Rival Actress - Chapter 18

Chi Yu’s moment of leaning close to Gu Yuan’s ear was captured only visually.

Water splashed like scattered diamonds, reflecting the warm glow of the setting sun.

The lingering sunset painted the sea behind them with the rich, fiery hues of an oil painting.

The live chat viewers were stunned: So beautiful! Even their “fight” is this gorgeous.

But what did they say? I’m dying to know!

LOL, look closely—Gu Yuan’s hair seems to be caught on Chi Yu’s microphone or name tag.

No wonder they couldn’t separate! It’s not undying devotion, it’s forced proximity!

Still, isn’t this a bit too inseparable…?

Gradually, their movements grew more intense.

Just as Chi Yu said, “It’s not small at all,” Gu Yuan’s softness pressed against her, making it hard to breathe.

Chi Yu had always known her sister’s figure was truly stunning.

If not for the circumstances, she might have claimed her right then and there.

But at that moment, that slender, graceful body was resisting her embrace.

And the hair tangled in the name tag, slowly freed itself from its watery entanglement.

—Sister, you won’t let me hug you anymore?

—Then who do you want to hug?

……

Tsk.

An inexplicable anger flared in Chi Yu’s heart. She grabbed Gu Yuan by the nape of her neck, her fingers curling around the back of her head. With a sharp tug, she yanked Gu Yuan against her body once more.

The force of the pull sent Gu Yuan crashing into Chi Yu’s embrace, her soft front pressing even more firmly against Chi Yu’s chest.

Water splashed violently between them.

Chi Yu ignored the spray, her eyes locked on Gu Yuan’s. One hand gripped Gu Yuan’s head, preventing her from moving, while the other pressed Gu Yuan’s lower back tightly against her.

The splashing water did nothing to deter her brutal series of actions, her movements stubborn and forceful.

……

Wait, she’s getting even more aggressive…

This… I’m starting to think they’re actually fighting?

Fighting is supposed to be mutual, right? This is clearly one-sided violence… Wait, what’s Gu Yuan doing?!

……

Gu Yuan, refusing to back down, began tugging at Chi Yu’s thin cardigan.

With a sharp tug, Chi Yu pulled up the front of Gu Yuan’s jacket, exposing a wide neckline that allowed her pale, delicate shoulder to bob and sway in the water.

The edges of Chi Yu’s two-piece swimsuit top floated to the surface, the thin straps and fabric standing out vividly against the water.

Realizing her exposed skin was about to become a blurred mosaic on camera, Chi Yu recklessly surged forward, using the current to propel herself upward and into Gu Yuan’s arms.

Each time Chi Yu’s body made contact with Gu Yuan’s, she felt a disorienting sense of being back in her past self’s body.

The same movements, the same familiar scent—the only difference was that the current Gu Yuan no longer welcomed her embrace.

Stubborn as ever, Chi Yu only clung tighter the more Gu Yuan resisted. To her surprise, she found herself still deeply drawn to holding Gu Yuan.

It was as if their bodies possessed a magnetic pull, fitting together perfectly with an undeniable compatibility.

But Gu Yuan’s strength was clearly waning. The disparity in their physical strength, combined with the water’s resistance, rapidly drained her energy.

In the end, Gu Yuan could only collapse weakly against Chi Yu, drifting listlessly with the waves.

The scene was so captivating that Chi Yu couldn’t help but let her gaze linger on Gu Yuan’s fair, water-beaded cheeks.

Gu Yuan’s hand, seemingly limp and powerless, finally lost its grip on Chi Yu’s jacket and fell limply to her side.

But Chi Yu’s jacket had been nearly torn open, leaving her pale shoulders exposed to the splashing water.

“…”

Chi Yu cupped the back of Gu Yuan’s head, pulling her close again and gently patting her back. “Good girl, be good.”

This time, Gu Yuan didn’t resist. She buried her face in the crook of Chi Yu’s shoulder, her expression hidden from the camera, though the corner of her lips curled into a subtle, almost imperceptible smile.

Viewers watching the reality show finally caught on:

Gu Yuan… is she just exhausted???

嘶… I’m sorry, I’m a pervert. My face is burning red right now, like I just witnessed something… wink

“Mutual beating” that ends with ripped clothes? This is intense! They fight, then immediately cuddle up together?!

…My roommate pointed at the screen and asked if this was the legendary “conflict arc” from dating reality shows…

Impossible! This must be an AI deepfake! That’s not Gu Yuan! It’s a setup by her rivals! Chi Yu is definitely my sister’s rival—she’s manipulating everything!

Fans, wake up! This is obviously Gu Yuan. I just heard her tell Chi Yu, “You’re developing nicely.” Face reality—when has the goddess ever spoken to anyone like that before?

Ahhh, I think I heard it too, but the waves were so loud it affected the recording equipment. I’m not sure if it picked up the audio correctly.

Wow, filming a dating reality show? Does it have to be this dramatic…?

After a full afternoon of extreme water sports, the group returned to the Love House utterly exhausted.

They were unaware that some among them had already acquired both a romantic partner and a rival—and that these two roles were occupied by the same person.

Oblivious to this, the pair entered the villa together, their shoulders brushing.

They exchanged glances, and Chi Yu deliberately flashed a sweet smile.

Gu Yuan returned a tight-lipped smile, casually reaching out to pat Chi Yu’s hair—a gesture reminiscent of petting a small dog.

After the pat, Gu Yuan turned and strode into the house without another word.

“……”

Wait, did she just pet me like a dog?

Chi Yu raised an eyebrow but said nothing, following her inside.

Exhausted from the day’s activities, the group had strewn their bags, jackets, and other belongings across the foyer floor and entryway table.

Lu Wenrui was the first to collapse onto the sofa, burying half her face in the backrest.

“I’m dead tired. Such intensity on the first day…”

“I feel like I swam forever…”

Comment: How could it not be far? You probably swam a couple of kilometers chasing after the jet ski, crying!

Comment: True! Swim any further and you might end up back in China, haha!

Comment: Upstairs, use the right word! That wasn’t swimming, that was dog-paddling!

Just then, Li Tianyin walked by, a towel draped over her head as she dried her half-dry hair. Lu Wenrui grabbed her by the hem of her shirt. “Tianyin Eonni, aren’t you tired?”

Li Tianyin turned to look at her. “Playing in the water is quite tiring. Why don’t you go back and rest?”

Lin Yihan walked over and happened to witness the scene.

He narrowed his eyes, then sat down next to Lu Wenrui, casually picked up a bottle of water from the table, and handed it to Li Tianyin. “Want some water?”

Li Tianyin took the bottle and nodded. “Thank you.”

Lin Yihan also offered a bottle of water to Lu Wenrui, who seemed a little intimidated by him. She timidly accepted the bottle and, in the process, released her grip on Li Tianyin’s hand.

“Thank you, Yihan-jie… I think I’ll go back to my room and rest now.”

Facing Lu Wenrui, Lin Yihan smiled. “I’m afraid you can’t rest yet—”

“We haven’t been assigned rooms yet.”

It’s time for the thrilling room assignments again!

Hahaha, Lu Wenrui thought she could escape the boss’s gaze, but she forgot about this, didn’t she?

Let’s see who wasn’t playing the game seriously today! Guests who didn’t participate properly might end up sleeping outdoors tonight~

Hehe, the main event today isn’t just about room assignments~ Wicked grin

The guests gathered around the sofa, some sitting on it, others on the plush rug in front.

Heartbeat Coins lay scattered across the coffee table in several piles of half-pink, half-blue plastic tokens, drawing everyone’s attention.

The Director’s voice boomed from hidden speakers: “Good evening, dear guests of Love’s Heartbeat! This is the first room assignment of the season. Tonight’s room assignments will be determined by your earnings, ranked from highest to lowest.”

“Furthermore, I must announce an important rule: Tonight is the crucial moment to send your first Heartbeat Message. This will determine which guest you’ll be paired with for intimate interactions over the next few days. Please send your Heartbeat Message from your respective rooms before midnight. Failure to do so will be considered a forfeit.”

“Now, let’s announce the room assignments.”

“The luxurious king-size bed suite on the second floor, the only double occupancy room, goes to—”

“Gu Yuan and Chi Yu!”