Lin Yan’s stillness was short-lived.

He quickly remembered that there was a camera behind him, so he silently unpacked the box, revealing the two bollards in front of everyone.

Silence fell.

After a three-second pause, the barrage in the chat exploded with question marks.

Everyone had the same question in mind: Why would someone give such a gift?

What was the special meaning behind it?

[They even know how to send a pair…]

[What’s the implication? Is their relationship as solid as a rock?]

[Can their relationship withstand a test?]

[I just want to know what Lin Yan thinks; I’m almost dying of laughter.]

……

Lin Yan’s gaze shifted to Lu Jin’s face, clearly conveying the message that he should explain.

Completely oblivious to the odd atmosphere, Lu Jin said, “Well, it’s perfect for blocking the door. Wasn’t there a burgle here a few days ago?”

Lin Yan: “…”

Everyone: “Orz…”

Sorry, it seems they overthought things.

Lu Jin seemed to want to demonstrate, making a few gestures. “You can use this to block the door before you go to sleep at night. Thieves won’t be able to push it open.”

Lin Yan surprisingly calmed down quickly, “One would be enough then.”

Lu Jin: “The minimum order is two.”

Lin Yan: “…”

Such a simple reason.

Lu Jin: “Actually, two of them are quite good. I’ve thought about it. If you ever feel like skateboarding at home on a whim, you can also use them as roadblocks.”

Lin Yan closed his eyes for a moment, “Thank you?”

Lu Jin: “No problem.”

Lin Yan had never received such an outrageous gift before, and it turned out to be because of a burglar visit. He didn’t even want to ask how Lu Jin knew about it; he just felt that having these two bollards at home made him look like a fool.

Lin Yan: “Thank you for your gift, Mr. Lu. I… I’m really surprised.”

Lu Jin smiled: “Did you forget something?”

Lin Yan suddenly realized, “The thank-you gift.”

Lu Jin: “No, haven’t you thought about what you should do when you’re not at home?”

Lin Yan didn’t want to know right now.

Lu Jin reached out and took out a cardboard box.

Lin Yan could hardly see where he had gotten it from.

Lu Jin glanced at the camera, “But we can’t let them see this.”

Lin Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

He couldn’t handle a second shock.

Lin Yan accepted the small box Lu Jin handed to him and placed it in a corner of the living room.

Then he quickly picked up the gift he had prepared for Lu Jin, wanting to wrap up this segment.

Lu Jin hadn’t expected Lin Yan to prepare a gift for him and was visibly taken aback.

Lin Yan smiled gently, “A thank-you gift.”

Lu Jin realized what the gift was for and chuckled, “Thank you.”

The gift box was wrapped tightly and emitted a faint fragrance.

Lu Jin was determined to show off a bit and asked, “Can I open it?”

Lin Yan hesitated, “… It’s better not to.”

Lu Jin blinked, looking puzzled, “Is it something not suitable for others to see?”

Lin Yan awkwardly responded with an “Um.”

Lu Jin nodded in understanding.

Then he swiftly unwrapped the packaging, saying, “Well, then I must take a look.”

Lin Yan: “…”

Damn.

The audience unconsciously leaned closer to their screens, eager to see what Lin Yan had given.

With the roadblock as a precedent, they wouldn’t be surprised by any gift anymore.

Then they saw a pair of kids grinning broadly on the box.

The packaging was printed with a few large characters – “Unleash the Joyful Growth of Babies.”

It turned out to be a set of whimsical toys.

[What am I expecting?]

[This toy is quite expensive, and it’s super cute. I’ve wanted it for a long time!]

[I’m so confused now. Should I put this clip in the silly section or the sweet section?]

Lu Jin recovered from his daze and looked up at Lin Yan.

Lin Yan pursed his lips, meeting his gaze.

Lu Jin smiled and said, “Why did you give me this?”

Lin Yan paused, “I had a feeling you’d like it.”

Last year, when Lin Yan visited Lu Jin’s home, he had the privilege of seeing Lu Jin’s collection.

They were all peculiar and unique toys.

There were climbing turtles, rabbits somersaulting after turtles, magic containers that summoned little spirits…

Lu Jin had told him, “Maybe kids find them childish, but they’re just right for adults.”

Lin Yan discovered at that time that there might be a fairy tale world hidden in Lu Jin’s heart.

Lu Jin put aside his nonchalance and playfulness, revealing a sincere smile, “Thank you, Lin Yan. I really like it.”

Lin Yan glanced at him for two seconds before averting his gaze slightly, “As long as you like it.”

……

A group of people took the elevator downstairs.

Lu Jin suddenly sighed: “It’s really a perfect morning.”

Lin Yan: “?”

Lu Jin: “We both received gifts we wanted.”

Lin Yan: “…”

The sound of the crew’s coughing echoed repeatedly.

Lin Yan pointed to the pushcart in his hand, “This one?”

Lu Jin: “I snatched it from the delivery guy. I need to return it.”

Lin Yan: “Snatched?”

Lu Jin sighed, “Yes, snatched with money. He was originally resolute not to give it up.”

Lin Yan: “And you forcefully buy it from him.”

Lu Jin: “…”

“Ding—”

The elevator stopped on the first floor.

A deliveryman was waiting downstairs. Lu Jin returned the pushcart and then drove off with Lin Yan.

Lu Jin was driving his own car, and Lin Yan sat in the passenger seat.

As soon as they got in the car, Lin Yan’s phone rang.

Lin Yan looked down: “It’s a message from the director. He said today’s task is to find the most frequented places by couples in the city and complete challenges to earn points. We need to be at Sweetheart Hut by 6 p.m.”

Challenge tasks?

Lin Yan remembered the task of drinking a toast with someone else and felt a bit queasy.

Lu Jin turned the steering wheel, “Let’s go, we’re heading to the first location.”

Lin Yan was taken aback, “Don’t we discuss the places first?”

Lu Jin: “We’ll discuss while we’re on the way.”

Lin Yan: “…”

Lu Jin looked around, “There’s no parking space here, just make do. What places in City A are good for couples?”

Lin Yan sighed, “I remember you’re from City A.”

Lu Jin: “I am. But what does the location of a couple’s date have to do with me?”

Lin Yan: “…Why do you sound so proud?”

Lu Jin: “It makes me seem less pitiful.”

Lin Yan thought for a moment, “An amusement park?”

Lu Jin agreed, “Good, let’s go to the amusement park.”

Lin Yan: “But there are many amusement parks… which one?”

He watched as Lu Jin entered a location on the navigation system. Recalling the place, he was quite unfamiliar with it.

Lu Jin explained, “Devil’s Castle, a legendary couple-killer amusement park. They say this place is especially good at breaking up couples.”

Lin Yan was puzzled, “Wait, isn’t the production team supposed to find such places?”

Lu Jin: “Just go.”

Lin Yan: “…Wait a minute.”

Lu Jin: “Don’t wait, just go first.”

Feeling the car speeding on the road, Lin Yan said with a headache, “Do you remember that we’re on a dating show?”

Lu Jin let out a cold “hmph,” “Do you remember when the production team edited the BTS moments for us?”

Lin Yan: “…”

Lin Yan couldn’t argue with that.

Suddenly, Lu Jin’s tone turned serious, “Do you know what this is called?”

“?”

“Changing fate against the heavens.”

“…”

Damn.

Half an hour later.

Lin Yan stood at the entrance of Devil’s Castle, looking at the nearby cameras and caution tape, lost in thought.

How did Lu Jin guess this?

After parking the car, Lu Jin walked up to him.

“Do you know why?”

Lin Yan humbly asked.

Lu Jin: “Because the rental fee for this place is the cheapest.”