The garden glowed under strings of fairy lights and floating lanterns as evening settled over the luxury villa. A private table for two waited beneath a blooming rose arch, complete with crystal glasses, flickering candles, and a bottle of premium red wine. Soft violin music played from hidden speakers while cameras captured every angle for the live broadcast. Over 120 million viewers tuned in, making this the highest-rated segment yet.
Lin Xiaoxiao arrived first, wearing a flowing crimson dress that hugged her enhanced figure perfectly. The Allure Boost she had purchased earlier made her skin luminous and her movements graceful. She sat down, heart racing with a mix of excitement and nerves.
Gu Siye appeared moments later in a tailored black suit, his presence commanding. He pulled out her chair like a true gentleman, eyes darkening as they swept over her. “You look stunning tonight.”
“Thank you, husband,” she replied sweetly, loud enough for the mics. Inside, the system chimed happily.
[Ding! Gu Siye’s favorability +8. Current total: 83/100.]
[Live popularity surge: +25,000 points. Overall couple ranking: 1st!]
The host’s voice echoed through the garden speakers for the audience. “Our top couple from the Chemistry Test enjoys a romantic private dinner! Will sparks fly? Will we see progress toward that baby goal?”
Bullet screens flooded the giant monitors:
【#SiyeXiao is the only real CP here!】
【Xiaoxiao in red is lethal! Gu Siye can’t take his eyes off her.】
【Kiss already! The whole country is waiting!】
They started with appetizers — oysters and fresh seafood selected for their “aphrodisiac” reputation. Lin Xiaoxiao fed Gu Siye a piece, her fingers brushing his lips deliberately. “Open wide. We need to show good chemistry.”
He caught her wrist gently, eyes intense. “Careful. If you keep teasing, I might not wait until we’re back in the bedroom.”
Her cheeks flushed, but she leaned closer. “Who said anything about waiting?”
The conversation flowed naturally at first. Gu Siye spoke about his company’s upcoming IPO, the pressure of being the youngest billionaire. Lin Xiaoxiao listened, then shared bits of her “past” — the debts, the blacklist, the desperation that led her here. It wasn’t all acting; the original owner’s memories felt real.
“You’re not what I expected,” he admitted, pouring her more wine. “Most women in this industry play games. You’re direct. Bold.”
She smiled. “Life’s too short for games. Especially when the prize is 100 million and a future.” Under the table, her foot brushed his leg playfully.
The main course arrived: steak and lobster. As they ate, the system popped up a side mission.
[Side Mission: Make Gu Siye confess one genuine feeling tonight. Reward: Fertility Boost Potion (guarantees higher conception chance) + 10,000 popularity points.]
Lin Xiaoxiao decided to push. “Mr. Gu… Siye. Last night and today in the test, it felt real. Not just for the cameras. Do you feel anything? Or am I still just a contract partner?”
He set down his fork, gaze locking onto hers. The violin music seemed to fade. “At first, it was the show. But your fire, your honesty… it’s pulling me in. I don’t pretend well, Xiaoxiao. When I decide I want something, I pursue it fully. Right now, I want to know you — beyond the villa, beyond the ratings.”
Her breath caught. The bullet screens went nuclear:
【He said he wants her!! Real feelings confirmed!】
【SiyeXiao is endgame. I’m crying happy tears.】
【This dinner is hotter than most dramas!】
[Ding! Mission complete! Favorability +12. Total: 95/100.]
[Reward delivered: Fertility Boost Potion unlocked in inventory.]
Before she could celebrate, footsteps approached. Li Chen and Zhao Qingqing appeared at the garden edge, “accidentally” wandering during their own break. Li Chen smirked, arms crossed. “Enjoying your pity dinner? Must be nice riding Gu Siye’s coattails after being blacklisted for sleeping around.”
Zhao Qingqing giggled behind her hand. “Some people have no shame. Pretending to be innocent while forcing a CEO into bed on night one.”
The atmosphere chilled. Cameras zoomed in, loving the drama. Bullet screens split into chaos:
【Li Chen is so jealous! Xiaoxiao, slap him back!】
【Zhao Qingqing is the real green tea bitch.】
【Protect SiyeXiao at all costs!】
Gu Siye’s expression turned glacial. He stood slowly, towering over Li Chen. “Insult my wife again, and your family’s entertainment investments will vanish by morning. This isn’t a threat — it’s a fact.”
Lin Xiaoxiao rose too, slipping her hand into Gu Siye’s. She faced the rivals with a calm smile. “Jealousy doesn’t suit you, Mr. Li. While you argue about sleeping arrangements, we’re building something real. The audience sees it. The ratings prove it. Maybe focus on your own failing chemistry instead of interrupting ours.”
She turned to the nearest camera, voice sweet but sharp. “Dear viewers, true love isn’t loud insults. It’s quiet moments like this — supporting each other against petty people.”
The live views spiked another 30 million. Trending topics exploded anew:
#SiyeXiaoDefendsLove
#LiChenSlappedByFacts
#LinXiaoxiaoQueenBehavior
Li Chen’s face twisted in anger, but he backed off when Gu Siye stepped forward. The pair slunk away, muttering.
Gu Siye pulled Lin Xiaoxiao back to the table, his hand lingering on her waist. “You handled that perfectly.”
“Teamwork,” she whispered. “We’re winning this show together.”
Dessert arrived — chocolate fondue with strawberries. The mood shifted back to intimate. Gu Siye dipped a strawberry and fed it to her, his thumb brushing her lower lip. Heat built between them.
“After this,” he murmured, voice low enough that only she could hear, “back to our room. No more stopping. No more teasing. I want all of you tonight.”
Lin Xiaoxiao’s body tingled. The Fertility Boost potion sat ready in her system inventory. She could activate it anytime. “I want that too. Let’s give the audience something to remember… and maybe start our family for real.”
They finished dessert slowly, feeding each other, stealing kisses that grew deeper. The cameras captured every blush, every touch. Favorability hit 98/100.
As they walked back to the villa hand in hand, the host announced their dinner had broken all previous records. Other couples watched with envy or resentment.
In the bedroom, the door closed. Private mode engaged. Gu Siye backed her against the wall, kissing her hungrily. His hands roamed, unzipping her dress.
Lin Xiaoxiao activated the potion silently. A warm glow spread through her body.
[Ding! Fertility Boost active. Conception probability: 85% tonight.]
[Hidden mission progress: Fall in love — 70% complete.]
Clothes fell away. Skin met skin. Gu Siye lifted her effortlessly, carrying her to the bed just like night one — but this time with no restraint. Passion consumed them: slow explorations turning urgent, whispers of names, gasps echoing softly.
Hours later, they lay tangled in sheets, breathing heavy. Gu Siye pulled her close, pressing a kiss to her forehead. “This isn’t just the show anymore, Xiaoxiao. Stay with me after this ends.”
She smiled against his chest, heart full. “I’m not going anywhere, husband.”
[Ding! Favorability maxed at 100/100!]
[Congratulations! First major milestone achieved. New title unlocked: Beloved Wife.]
[Popularity: 1st place by landslide. Total viewers tonight: 180 million.]
Outside, Weibo crashed from traffic. Fan clubs formed overnight. Anti-fans of the rival couples raged, but support for #SiyeXiao drowned them out.
Lin Xiaoxiao drifted to sleep in his arms, dreaming of a positive test result soon. The cannon-fodder had become the queen of the villa. Rivals plotted in shadows, but with Gu Siye’s protection and the system’s power, she felt invincible.
The baby-making journey had turned into something deeper — real love blooming under glaring lights. Tomorrow would bring new missions, new challenges, perhaps even the first pregnancy symptoms.
But tonight? Tonight belonged to them.
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