"The No-Romance Cottage" continues to dominate online discussions on its fourth day.
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Netizens have realized that Lin Mo seems to have no weaknesses—she excels at everything.
EscapedPorkBelly: "You might not know this yet, but she was once the rising star of classical dance, Xu Yali's most prized student. Her performance of 'The Ballad of Mulan' was sold out everywhere."
NoseHairBowTie: "Good heavens! Which window did heaven even close for her?"
NoCommonGroundFruitGrain: "The window that would make her love me (crying soybeans)."
AnonymousLiuYifei: "Quietly adding—last week, after her comeback performance of 'The Ballad of Mulan,' she confessed to someone named Sophia."
FarmerThreePunchesHurt: "Huh?? That's a girl's name! Who is it? I’m in Jiangsu, officially jealous!"
TenBitesOneButt: "I strongly suspect it’s Qiao Yinyin. The way Qiao Yinyin looks at Lin Mo is pure, unmedicated obsession."
LittleGreenTeaNotMe: "Spill the tea! Isn’t Qiao Yinyin close to Shen Sizhan? Short drama title: 'Getting Close to the Top Idol But Actually Eyeing His Sister'?"
The discussions on Weibo are fiery.
Many are also speculating about who Xie Guanyan likes.
This has been a topic since Xie Guanyan first appeared on the show.
Some say it’s Jiang Wan—their social status matches.
Others argue for Li Huanyu—a classic power-celebrity pairing.
Some even suspect Qiao Yinyin, who naturally inspires protectiveness.
Few have guessed Lin Mo.
After all, their interactions on the show are minimal, and they don’t seem to cross paths in real life.
Right now, during peak online traffic, the livestream hits 30 million viewers.
Everyone watches in real time as Xie Guanyan’s heart-rate monitor malfunctions.
The internet explodes!
—"Holy crap holy crap holy crap! No way, this can’t be right?!"
—"This is insane!! It’s like my husband giving birth and the baby asking me to choose between saving the doctor or the nurse!"
—"Xie Guanyan’s heart races for Lin Mo… Lin Mo!"
—"Shocking, but thinking about it, it makes sense. Falling for Lin Mo is as easy as breathing!"
—"But Xie Guanyan came on the show for someone he already liked. Did he change his mind, or was it Lin Mo all along?"
—"These two definitely have history. Secretary, you have three minutes to dig up the tea!"
The moment instantly trends.
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The show is so popular that push notifications flood phones and TVs everywhere.
In a Beijing villa, a wealthy woman accidentally clicks on the livestream while holding the remote.
On the massive TV screen, a radiant young woman stands, her gaze fixed on an impossibly handsome man.
The woman’s face pales instantly. Trembling, she turns off the TV.
Her hands shake so badly the remote clatters to the floor.
She jumps, letting out a startled cry, then stomps on the remote in fury.
The overwhelming online discussions confirm it’s real.
Lin Mo… Lin Mo is truly alive again.
After lying in a vegetative state for eleven years, she’s back—vibrant, lively, and on a hit show.
Gu Jingchuan is obsessed with her again.
And that thing has followed her there too.
That thing looks a thousand times better now, his eyes alight with life again.
Back then, they hadn’t expected Lin Mo’s "death" to fail to break him.
But what if she’s lost again?
The woman sits back on the sofa, absentmindedly picking at the gems on her manicure.
Under the bright lights, her face twists into something terrifying, her eyes icy.
"Lin Mo, you’ll just have to die one more time."
At the filming site:
The villa’s karaoke room isn’t large, but the lighting is designed perfectly—dim and intimate, ideal for sparking romance.
That’s why the director chose it for this segment.
With eight guests, the director, and a few crew members, the room is packed.
The assistant director monitoring the livestream and the eight enforcers tasked with "punishing" rule-breakers wait outside.
The enforcer assigned to Xie Guanyan is a bodyguard.
He doesn’t even need to check the heart-rate monitor.
His job is simple: enter every five minutes and bonk his boss on the head.
This time, he and another enforcer push open the door together.
Everyone in the room watches them.
One is obviously here for Xie Guanyan—but who’s the other for?
Their eyes follow as the second enforcer walks toward Lin Mo.
Shen Sizhan’s vision darkens.
His sister really did get flustered by Xie Guanyan!
If it were anyone else, the idea of a 10-second hug would make him nauseous.
But it’s Xie Guanyan.
Shen Sizhan is still resistant, but…
His sister likes him!
What can he do?
When the bonking stick comes down, Shen Sizhan reflexively catches it.
He looks at his sister.
Lin Mo meets his gaze with peach-blossom eyes, concern flickering in them.
She couldn’t hide it.
When Jiang Wan mentioned her hugging Xie Guanyan for ten seconds, her heartbeat had quickened.
Now, she’s worried about Shen Sizhan’s reaction.
He doesn’t allow men near her—but what about her own feelings?
Where will his emotions go?
Lin Mo braces herself, ready to restrain him if needed.
Then the silver-haired young man leans in and whispers, "Sis, shouldn’t we have some moral standards here?"
He tries to keep his tone light, but it’s a serious question.
Liking someone isn’t something one can control—he can’t bring himself to blame her!
"Moral standards?"
Lin Mo blinks, puzzled for a second, then realizes what he means. "Well…"
How should she explain this?
Shen Sizhan frowns at her hesitation. "Sis, you… ugh!"
It’s not her fault. Xie Guanyan is just too good-looking and kind.
His sister did nothing wrong!
After just one second of internal struggle, he decides not to interfere.
Even if his sister committed murder, he’d hand her the knife!
Morality can’t override his love for her.
Lin Mo studies his reaction, relieved to see no signs of an episode.
When the 10-second hug is announced, Gu Jingchuan stands abruptly. "I object!"
Director: "Objection overruled."
Xu Yan’s calm eyes darken with stormy emotions.
Xie Guanyan’s luck is infuriating!
First, he gets paired with Lin Mo, then draws the most intimate option—a hug.
Now he gets to hold her in front of everyone!
Jiang Wan’s smile widens.
Qiao Yinyin, however, is displeased.
Why does Xie Guanyan get to hug the pretty sister?!
Li Huanyu bites her lip.
Lin Mo is so damn lucky. How does she deserve this?
In the karaoke room, everyone’s thoughts are a tangled mess.
Jiang Wan grins. "Hurry up and complete the challenge!"
Li Huanyu’s envy burns green in her eyes.
Xie Guanyan's gentle and pleasant voice resonated in the private room as he said, "I refuse."
