I Became Famous After I Became a Parrot in the Movie Star's House - Extra Chapter 6

【My god! Teacher Li can even drive this!?】

【Ahhhhhhh so cool!!】

【This is amazing! It looks so awesome!!!】

The barrage explodes with excitement.

Jet skis look easy to handle, but they actually require skill. Without it, it’s easy to lose balance. But Li Pu handles it effortlessly, even speeding up with ease!

【So fast, so fast!】

【First place is in the bag!】

The other guests have already set off. The director and several staff members follow not far behind on another motorboat, filming while staring in shock.

No one expects Li Pu to be able to drive this. This kind of high-energy activity doesn’t fit his image at all!

The sight of the two speeding across the ocean is a stunning visual. The splashing seawater turns into white waves, glistening under the sun. Droplets land on Li Pu and Bai Gaoxing, soaking their black short-sleeved shirts until they cling tightly to their bodies.

【That waist, slurp.】

【Hold on tighter, hold on tighter! Love to see it!】

Perhaps because the weather is very hot, the cool seawater on their bodies doesn’t feel uncomfortable. After getting used to the speed, Bai Gaoxing moves his face away from Li Pu’s back and turns to look at the wider, deeper sea.

The distant horizon, the magnificent sea, the flying birds in the sky—at this moment, all the scenery seems to slow down, fully displaying itself before his eyes.

It’s too beautiful.

Bai Gaoxing’s eyes, hidden under the goggles, widen slightly, filled with brilliant light. His arms also don’t hold on as tightly. The next second, the jet ski surges on a wave. He yelps and tightens his arms again, sticking tightly to Li Pu’s back.

The warmth of their contact spreads between them. Li Pu, noticing the movement, lets out a small chuckle, his chest vibrating slightly.

【Ahhhhh, this is amazing! Speed is passion!】

【They have so much chemistry!】

【Wuwuwu, hold on tight!】

【I just came from another group. It was pure comedy over there, hahahaha.】

Unlike the smooth ride here, the other three teams struggle.

Jiang Qingying and Wen Wenhao pedal hard but run out of energy halfway, drifting helplessly in the water.

Mr. Gu quickly figures out how to drive the motorboat—only to accidentally go in the wrong direction, wasting time turning back.

Tang Yuan and Song Ming are both young men with plenty of strength, but neither of them has used oars before. They only grasp the essentials after enthusiastic guidance from a local tourist boatman and then truly start rowing.

Unsurprisingly, Bai Gaoxing and Li Pu are the first to arrive at the resort island, obtaining the first right to choose a house.

While they are already looking through the scenic brochures, the other three groups are still struggling to float on the sea.

“…Should we wait for them to come before choosing?” Bai Gaoxing hesitates, glancing at the small boats drifting in the distance.

Director Ning has already arrived. She looks down and says amusingly, “You should choose first. Who knows when they’ll come up.”

The comment section is already buzzing.

【Glazed Coast! The beach stones are all transparent, like scattered gems. In the evening, they shine in different colors—it’s breathtaking!】

【Choose Pink Clouds, please. I’ve been there. It’s really pink! And there’s a flower field there, so dreamy and romantic, super amazing!】

【Shell Valley is also good. You can pick up small hermit crabs there. You can pick up any conch shells and seashells and take them out as souvenirs to sell!】

【No one is recommending Seabird Fishing Platform? What’s it like there?】

【Seabird Fishing Platform seems to be less popular compared to these? After all, seabirds can also be seen at the Sea Heart Plaza. The fishing platform is on the back of the island, with more reefs, but the scenery is also magnificent. There’s also a floating wooden bridge there!】

While the barrage enthusiastically recommends locations, Bai Gaoxing and Li Pu can’t see it and discuss among themselves.

Bai Gaoxing asks, “Do you have a place you want to go?”

Li Pu doesn’t have a preference for the location, as long as he’s with Bai Gaoxing. “Anywhere is fine. Choose the one you like.”

Bai Gaoxing thinks for a moment. “I don’t particularly want to go anywhere… I see that they seem to like Pink Clouds and Glazed Coast. Let’s choose from the other two.”

He’s already having some difficulty choosing. Since the other guests have preferences, he’s happy to let them have their pick.

Besides, their home is nearby anyway. Even if they don’t come this time, they can visit another day.

“Let’s go with this one.” Bai Gaoxing casually points.

They ultimately choose the Seabird Fishing Platform.

The second to arrive is Duan Yan and Gu Qian. They choose Glazed Coast. The third to arrive is Tang Yuan and Song Ming. They hesitate for a long time and feel that the name Pink Clouds is too cute, so they choose Shell Valley.

Jiang Qingying, who arrives fourth, is originally dejected and has given up hope. But when she hears that Pink Clouds is still available, she instantly revives, spinning around with a cry of excitement.

【Hahahahaha so harmonious. Everyone is so cute.】

【The atmosphere is so good~ Looking forward to what’s next!】

【Report—I just came back from checking the information. The location of Seabird Fishing Platform is relatively far from the other three, and there are no other houses around. It’s very secluded~】

【Hiss, doesn’t that mean it’s a real world for two?】

【Don’t put it that way! The black text is making my mind go yellow!】

【Let’s talk about something healthy. There are many reefs near the Seabird Fishing Platform, and the water is deeper than other places. You can pick sea oysters! And the sunset is very beautiful. There are many seabirds resting here, especially seagulls.】

【Seagulls? It’s said that the seagulls in this resort are not afraid of people and will snatch food from tourists’ hands hahahaha.】

【Oh my, I remember that Xiaobai wanted to eat a big meal, and Teacher Li planned to make a big meal?】

【Protect your food, Xiaobai!】

It’s almost eleven o’clock when they arrive on the island, just about lunchtime.

The first meal of Our Romantic Trip is the local specialty—a seafood feast.

To successfully carry out this segment, the production team specially selects guests who are interested in seafood and not allergic to it, fearing that while others are eating, some could only watch with longing eyes.

“We’ll gather here at twelve o’clock. Everyone, go back to your respective romantic cabins first to get familiar and change your clothes~”

The production team provides some clothes that match the local tourist resort atmosphere. The eight people have more or less gotten wet crossing the sea, and it’s uncomfortable to stay in wet clothes.

The houses of “Glazed Coast” and “Pink Clouds” are relatively close; “Shell Valley” requires walking a certain distance; “Seabird Fishing Platform” is the farthest, and walking back and forth is a bit strenuous.

To make things easier, the production team provides Li Pu and Bai Gaoxing with a two-person sightseeing tricycle.

It even has a roof.

Kind of awesome.

Bai Gaoxing has never ridden one before and happily sits in the front.

The tricycle is designed so that both riders can pedal, with pedals under both seats, but the person in front controls the direction.

Li Pu naturally sits in the seat behind Bai Gaoxing.

【Hahahaha first time seeing Teacher Li riding a tricycle.】

【Even riding a tricycle, the handsome guy is still handsome! If Teacher Li went out to make a living with this, there would be a long queue waiting Ahhhhh.】

【This position is wonderful. I originally thought Teacher Li would be taking the lead to show his boyfriend power (although he’s already a husband), while Xiaobai could take it easy. But now it looks just right~】

【What is wrong with all of you (pointing)? I got it immediately. And what’s wrong with me (pointing at myself)?】

【Wow, don’t blame me. The strawberries Xiaobai showed during his last livestream really left an impression.】

The other three groups of guests are also watching from the side, unable to hold back their laughter. They have to admit that Li Pu, who has always been a godlike figure in their minds, still looks very handsome riding a tricycle, but there’s also a strange sense of humor to it.

The host smiles meaningfully. “When we check in at the resort’s scenic spots in the afternoon, everyone will have to ride this. You can first observe how our first group of guests rides.”

The others immediately stop grinning and focus on Li Pu and Bai Gaoxing.

The road from the meeting point to the romantic cabin is clearly marked on the map. Bai Gaoxing grips the handlebars. “Let’s go!”

But before he can even pedal, the tricycle already moves.

Bai Gaoxing looks back in surprise and sees Li Pu raise an eyebrow at him. “Watch the road.”

Li Pu’s pedaling frequency isn’t high, but his long legs make him go very fast. Bai Gaoxing turns his face back to the front, puffs out his cheeks, stays still for a while, then suddenly starts pedaling.

Hmph,it’s just physical strength. He refuses to believe he can’t beat Li Pu!

The two disappear in a short while. Jiang Qingying, still standing in the same place, can’t help but sigh. “They’re such a perfect match!”

“Hey hey, this time you’ve shipped a real couple,” Wen Wenhao teases.

“After all, I’ve watched Casino countless times!” Jiang Qingying proudly declares herself a super CP fan.

“Shall we go too?” Duan Yan says with a smile, holding her own President Gu’s hand and waving to the other two groups.

Duan Yan and Gu Qian were also a very popular real CP in the entertainment circle back then—a combination of a rich and beautiful woman and a rich and handsome man, childhood sweethearts.

Tang Yuan and Song Ming nod, say goodbye to the others, and follow the route marked on the map.

Meanwhile, Bai Gaoxing is already tired of pedaling.

He has to admit defeat. He should have known—just based on how Li Pu can toss him around all night whenever they go home—that his physical strength is unquestionable.

Thinking this, he simply stops moving and only holds the handlebars to control the direction.

Li Pu glances at him and chuckles. “Tired already?”

Bai Gaoxing freezes. He’s heard this line before—back when he was riding Li Pu. What always followed was a life-and-death struggle. But this is a variety show, so there’s nothing to fear. Boldly, he replies, “Isn’t this giving you a chance to prove yourself?”

They reach a flat and open section of the road. Bai Gaoxing clears his throat, slightly turns his face, and pretends to be surprised. “Why are we slowing down? Teacher Li, could it be that you can’t do it?”

The slight furrow of Li Pu’s brows and the unreadable look in his eyes make Bai Gaoxing uneasy.

“Just wait,” Li Pu says calmly.

The tricycle surges forward again.

Hiss, it seems like he’s teased him too much.

Bai Gaoxing quickly turns his head back, vaguely having the illusion of his butt aching, and prays in his heart that Li Pu will forget about this later!

Thankfully, there’s a long ride ahead, and the live camera has switched to another group. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have dared to say such things.

The cameras are all installed in the house they’re about to stay in.

Upon arriving at the Seabird Fishing Platform cabin, Bai Gaoxing is shocked by the dense cameras and lenses everywhere.

“Whoa…” He walks behind a few, checking their status. The indicator lights are flashing. “They’re all on.”

Li Pu goes to the bathroom to take a look. There are no cameras placed here, so he pulls Bai Gaoxing over. “Go take a shower first.”

Their clothes have already dried on the way over, but because of the seawater, the black T-shirts show light white salt stains, sticking to their bodies.

Before showering, they find the clothes provided by the production team in the living room.

The outfits are very holiday-beach style—floral shirts and beach pants, extremely colorful, with the same base color and large dark blue palm leaves and blooming white sunflowers printed on them. The pants are a bit better, mostly dark-colored, but still have a few firework-like patterns, making them quite eye-catching.

“So flowery.” Bai Gaoxing holds up the clothes, comparing them to Li Pu. “Isn’t it too exaggerated?”

Li Pu pats his back. “Go quickly.”

There are also cameras in the bedroom, but fortunately, the production team still gives them some privacy and hasn’t installed cameras in the bathroom, making it the safest place.

Bai Gaoxing walks inside with his clothes. When he reaches the door, he suddenly stops, turns his head, and deliberately smiles. “Together?”

There’s a joking element in his words. Although they often shower together at home, they can’t actually do anything here. Bai Gaoxing doesn’t expect Li Pu to agree—but then he sees him raise an eyebrow and slowly walk over, pulling him in with one hand.

“Hey hey…”

The door locks, and Bai Gaoxing’s heartbeat quickens. He looks up at the bright overhead light, taking a few deep breaths. Behind him, there’s the rustling sound of clothes being taken off. Turning his head, he sees that Li Pu has already removed his top.

His gaze is instantly drawn to the tooth marks on Li Pu’s back and chest.

New ones mixed with old ones, the marks he had deliberately made—some deep, some shallow—not many, but very obvious.

“I knew I shouldn’t have bitten you.” Bai Gaoxing touches a spot on his back, noticing it has faded quite a bit compared to the day before. At this rate, it should disappear before filming ends.

Li Pu turns around, cups Bai Gaoxing’s face, which still has a bit of baby fat, and smiles. “Didn’t you say you wanted to leave a mark?”

Bai Gaoxing’s face flushes red, remembering how he had boldly declared that he’d leave a mark on his baby so he could find him even with his eyes closed.

Flustered, he weakly buries his face in Li Pu’s chest, then slightly turns his head, eyes drawn to the pectoral muscles within reach. Li Pu is the type who looks slim in clothes but reveals well-trained muscles when he takes them off. He really wants to…

Bai Gaoxing righteously pushes him away, wrapping his clothes around his chest. “Don’t tempt me.”

After a brief silence, they both burst into laughter in the bathroom.

Once they finish changing, they prepare to set off. Since their cabin is the farthest, they have to leave early.

The production team thoughtfully provides clean shoes in the shoe rack.

After putting them on, they return by the same route on the tricycle.

When they arrive at the meeting point, the other groups haven’t arrived yet. Bai Gaoxing and Li Pu stand side by side under the shade of a tree, watching the people coming and going on the road below and the beach in the distance.

After standing like this for a minute, Bai Gaoxing moves closer to Li Pu, reaching out from behind to grab his hand.

Li Pu slightly turns his head, smiles, and holds his hand back.

Unbeknownst to them, a nearby hidden camera captures the moment.

Unbeknownst to them, this small action is already being recorded by the camera hidden in the nearby flower bushes.

【Ah ah ah ah they’re so cute, even in private!】

【This secret couple vibe is killing me!】

【So this is what Teacher Li and Xiaobai are like in private (auntie grin)】

Director Ning is on her way over. When she sees the content in the live broadcast room, she can’t help but curl up the corners of her mouth and tells the cameraman to pay more attention to this pair later.

After a few more minutes, the other guests start arriving at the meeting point one after another. Everyone has changed into the floral shirts provided by the production team. The eight people line up side by side, simply a riot of colors.

The barrage is also unusually enthusiastic:

【Hahahaha what a lineup!】

【It’s rare to see handsome men and beautiful women wearing floral shirts.】

【I like the yellow one with purple flowers on Sister Yan~】

【Suddenly realized that the colors on their bodies are all matching couple styles!】

【Didn’t expect Teacher Li to look quite good in a floral shirt?】

【Teacher Li and Xiaobai have the most and biggest flowers on their clothes hahahaha.】

【They can totally handle this pile of flowers, no sense of disharmony.】

Just as the barrage says, Duan Yan, who once acted in the same drama as Li Pu, also says in surprise, “I didn’t expect this style of clothes to suit you so well.”

Usually, she sees Li Pu wearing dark colors at various events and ceremonies. This sudden change is bright and lively, as if she’s seeing him in his youth again.

No, even when he first debuted, she hadn’t seen Li Pu wear clothes like this.

【Love makes people physically and mentally young!】

The contrast is most obvious when people stand together. Soon, viewers discover another highlight.

【Wow, look at Xiaobai’s legs.】

【!!! Such nice legs! I want to touch—(gets smacked)】

【Xiaobai is really white! slurp.】

Bai Gaoxing arrives on the island wearing long pants. Now, he is wearing shorts that just reach his knees, revealing his white, straight, and slender legs.

Jiang Qingying, standing next to him, also notices this. Her eyes widen as she leans forward, her playful curly hair sliding down her shoulders.

【Hahahahahaha look at Qingying’s expression.】

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With his signature white hair, Bai Gaoxing is naturally fair-skinned—not the kind of pale that looks sickly, but the type that easily turns pink. Under the sun, the redness on his face and neck deepens, making his complexion appear even brighter.

“You’re so white!” Jiang Qingying stretches out her arm and compares it with Bai Gaoxing’s. She has endorsed several whitening products, but she feels completely defeated!

Duan Yan takes out the sunscreen spray she’s advertising on the show. “Did you guys put on sunscreen before coming out?”

“I put it on, but it’s still too sunny. Sister, give me some more.” Jiang Qingying happily walks to Duan Yan’s side.

Under Jiang Qingying’s strong recommendation, all eight people spray on sunscreen. When it’s Bai Gaoxing’s turn, she even says repeatedly, “You can’t get sunburned.”

【Yes, yes, yes, apply more to Baby Xiaobai.】

【Hahahaha Xiaobai said he put on layers and layers this morning.】

Having put on a bit too much, Bai Gaoxing smears the excess on Li Pu’s arm, rubbing it evenly for him.

Soon, according to the production team’s arrangements, they arrive at the most popular restaurant in the resort—Seafood Wharf.

Since it’s peak summer vacation season, the place is packed during dinnertime. The moment the eight of them walk in, they draw countless eyes. Some people recognize them and pull out their phones to snap pictures, while others enthusiastically invite them over for a meal. Inside and outside, every table is full. Luckily, the production team has already reserved a private room for them.

Following the waiter, they walk through a quiet, air-conditioned hallway before arriving at their destination.

The eight people sit down on both sides of a long wooden table, each next to their partner. Bai Gaoxing is on Li Pu’s left and Tang Yuan’s right.

Bai Gaoxing politely smiles at him.

Tang Yuan is one of the elements that makes him feel relieved to film on the island because… this person’s hair is champagne gold!

It’s a very light color, reflecting pink and gold light in the sun, which is also rarely seen. He had been worried that his hair would be too eye-catching, but with this person around, his white hair doesn’t seem so conspicuous.

Respect, brother.

Soon, lunch is served: a local specialty seafood feast.

Crabs and shrimp are, of course, a must, each one bigger than the next. Scallops, oysters, and razor clams are also put together into a large platter, with vinegar and minced ginger for seasoning in the middle. The rest includes octopus, starfish, and so on. There is jellyfish skin, both cold dressed and made into soup. Freshly sliced various shellfish are also placed on a flat plate for people to taste.

In addition, there are various classic cold dressed seaweed dishes and fruit platters, looking refreshing, tempting, and easy to eat.

The fresh seafood taste mixed with the sweet and sour seasonings is the atmosphere of catching the sea in summer.

Everyone present is not short of seafood to eat, but at most, they would eat a single dish in a high-end restaurant. They have never seen such a feast, and for a time, they show some expressions of surprise.

Bai Gaoxing is also just as curious. Even if Li Pu occasionally buys some seafood home to cook himself, it’s still not the same as the flavor of eating it by the sea.

“This crab is so big,” Jiang Qingying whispers in admiration.

“Eat, eat.” Everyone offers food to each other.

【Wow, these oysters are so fat and tender!!!!】

【I haven’t even seen some of the seafood!】

【Ahem ahem there’s so much. I heard oysters have some effect?】

【Increasing sexual… is the production team doing this on purpose!】

【It’s over, these people will be restless tonight.】

【Hahahaha.】

【I’m hungry just watching. I’m going to get something to eat.】

【Take me with you, I’ll just bring it over and eat.】

Through a meal, people become roughly familiar with each other. Everyone has very good personalities and is easy to get along with, also suitable for being friends.

For example, Jiang Qingying, only 22 years old, is the playful type. Her boyfriend Wen Wenhao is the considerate type, which can be seen from how Wen Wenhao keeps happily peeling crabs and shrimp for her.

Duan Yan and Gu Qian are a bit older, one 32 and the other 33. Their personalities are relatively calm and gentle. The two like to speak in whispers, like an old married couple.

Tang Yuan and Song Ming are a younger couple. Tang Yuan is 24 and Song Ming is 27. The former is lively and enthusiastic, and the latter is introverted and calm. Song Ming is also a top student.

As the meal goes on, everyone gradually abandons the initial pretense of “no talking while eating” and starts chatting.

“Man, a beer would go great with this,” Jiang Qingying sighs, sipping her sour plum juice. “This isn’t strong enough.”

Wen Wenhao, who is peeling shrimp, pauses. “Is that something we can say?”

The cameraman points at the camera.

【Such a strong survival instinct hahahaha.】

【Qingying can really drink. She got the director of the drama drunk at the wrap party. A real booze hound in the entertainment circle.】

Jiang Qingying laughs. “Xiaobai, do you want a drink?”

Bai Gaoxing is also enjoying the food and has just fed Li Pu a scallop. Hearing this, he waves his hand. “No, no, I can’t drink.”

The few times he’s tried drinking, he has ended up completely wasted and utterly useless. He doesn’t need a repeat of that disaster!

Song Ming coughs softly next to him. “It’s best not to drink beer with seafood.”

Tang Yuan immediately understands and laughs. “Ah, the gout combo.”

Jiang Qingying freezes. “Wait… that’s a thing?!”

The chat, full of people who had just been drooling over the food, suddenly takes a hilarious turn.

【Oh my god, it’s true.】

【Seafood with beer, stick to it for a month, and gout is on its way.】

【Why? Can a kind person explain?】

【It has a lot of purines, puts a lot of burden on the kidneys, causes high uric acid, which can’t be excreted.】

【How to put it… it’s like having sea urchin-shaped crystal balls rolling around in your joints? Painful AF.】

After Song Ming finishes speaking, Jiang Qingying’s speed of eating crabs clearly slows down, but she still wants to eat, so she can only eat with trepidation.

After lunch, they rest for a while, and then it’s time for the scenic spot check-in segment.

“Because it’s only the first day, there are still many sceneries later. Today, everyone only needs to go around the main road of the small island to familiarize themselves with the road conditions and surrounding scenery,” the host says.

So the four groups of people ride the small open-top tricycles one after another.

The roadsides are full of tall trees, casting patches of shade. With the sea breeze, it doesn’t feel hot at all.

After going around once, it’s time for a new game segment.

There are many seaside activities, such as beach volleyball and sand sculptures; water activities include windsurfing and kayaking.

However, the afternoon heat makes it difficult to stay under the scorching sun for long. The program team decides to set up an awning and push two tables together, letting everyone play Monopoly instead.

After all, games are meant to promote communication and bonding, right?

Bai Gaoxing is grateful. If they had gone into the water, he could easily take off his clothes, but Li Pu couldn’t.

He carries a chair and sits next to Li Pu. The sea breeze slightly shakes the umbrella, and the scattered sunlight falls on half of his shoulder, shining on the exposed hair.

Li Pu sees that this position is just at the edge of the sunshade, so he pulls him two steps closer under the umbrella.

“Wow~” Duan Yan covers her mouth and secretly laughs.

It’s really a bit addictive.

Bai Gaoxing sighs. In the game, he and Li Pu are in a group. He doesn’t know what’s going on today, but their luck is very good. All the good things are rolled by their dice.

“My god, Teacher Li, what’s wrong with you guys? Are you cheating?” Tang Yuan exclaims.

“How can you be so lucky? No, one more round,” Duan Yan says.

At four o’clock in the afternoon, the sun is not so harsh. Bai Gaoxing reluctantly withdraws from the game.

The production team begins to announce the tasks for this evening and tomorrow.

“Tomorrow morning, the guests will eat breakfast on their own. At noon, they will use the seafood they catch as ingredients to cook together. There will be a beach barbecue in the evening~”

“Caught ourselves?” Bai Gaoxing’s eyes light up. “Sea fishing?”

“There’s also sea fishing.” The host nods and explains, “Soon there will be professionals teaching everyone how to catch the sea, how to catch fish and shrimp in the sea, and how to use some tools.”

In the following time, except for dinner, the group follows the specialists and learns a lot, feeling that their marine knowledge has increased! It seems like they could immediately go out to sea and become professional fishermen.

Finally, it’s time to rest.

When they are playing, they don’t feel it at all. When they relax, they feel tired and can’t wait to roll into bed and sleep.

However, at this time, it’s actually the time with the highest viewership.

The online viewers have finished their day’s work and come over to relax.

Before the guests return to their cabins, all the cameras in the house are turned on, and the live broadcast begins.

The production team divides the live broadcast into four rooms, recording the scenes of the four cabins separately. Viewers can choose who to watch.

As the production team expects, Li Pu and Bai Gaoxing’s side has always had the highest viewership.

As soon as Bai Gaoxing and Li Pu enter the door and turn on the lights, the barrage in the live broadcast room surges.

【Finally! Time to watch my favorite couple~】

【It’s only nine o’clock! The nightlife hasn’t started yet. Can you let me see something nutritious? Hehehe.】

【Be honest. Are they really not going to do anything tonight? Betting a bag of spicy strips on this.】

【The atmosphere is perfect. Props to the production crew.】

【Wow, I didn’t expect the Seabird Fishing Platform to be so quiet at night. You can almost hear the waves outside…】

【It’s very quiet at night, but I heard it gets noisy at dawn. There are many seabirds here, so many people don’t choose here because they can’t handle the noise.】

【This feeling of a world for two is really good. And this location is really the most secluded—it’s practically paradise!】

Walking into the entrance hall, Bai Gaoxing is already drowsy and yawns. “Ha… so sleepy, I want to sleep.”

Then Li Pu kisses him. “Baby, go take a shower first.”

Bai Gaoxing rubs his eyes, already too sleepy to open them, and murmurs as usual, “…You wash me.”

His legs are still sticky from the sand earlier, and no matter how much he tries to shake it off, it won’t come off completely. He really needs to rinse off.

Li Pu sighs helplessly. “Okay.”

Bai Gaoxing droops his eyes and subconsciously begins to unbutton his clothes.

Li Pu pinches his earlobe, stopping him, and whispers, “The cameras are all on.”

Huh!??

That is more effective than a splash of cold water. Bai Gaoxing snaps awake and looks around. Sure enough, a big black camera lens is aimed straight at them.

The barrage goes crazy.

【AHHHH! A legendary moment! I finally heard it!】

【Baby! My precious baby, hahaha!】

【”Help me wash”? Help, help, HELP!】

Realizing what he just said on the live broadcast, Bai Gaoxing is so embarrassed that he pulls Li Pu into the bathroom and closes the door.

【Oh my god, did they just go take a shower together?!】

【They’ve been inside for so long! Could it be…?】

【Ahem. It’s only natural for dry wood to catch fire.】

Ten minutes pass, and the chat buzzes with activity.

As soon as the two reappear in bathrobes, the audience grabs their imaginary magnifying glasses to analyze them.

【Posture normal, face normal, sigh.】

【It’s only been ten minutes! What are you thinking!】

【Showering together is also so sweet ahhhhhh.】

Bai Gaoxing feels refreshed after the shower.

Arriving at the bedroom, he notices a camera.

But just as he watches, the indicator light flickers a few times and then goes out.

The bedroom camera has been remotely switched off, leaving only the cameras outside.

The audience lets out collective groans of disappointment.

Only then does Bai Gaoxing breathe a sigh of relief and freely jump onto the bed.

“So soft~” He happily rolls around twice, rolling to the inside by the wall, propping himself up with his hand and patting the space next to him. “Come here, come here~”

Li Pu also lies down, lifts the quilt, and pulls him over.

The seaside at night is not hot at all. On the contrary, it’s a bit cool. The warmth of their bodies pressed together feels just right. Bai Gaoxing rubs against him, causing Li Pu’s breath to catch, a spark igniting between them.

Li Pu kisses the top of his head.

Sensing something, Bai Gaoxing’s danger radar kicks in. He immediately pats Li Pu’s back. “Be good, be good, it’s time to sleep.”

Just as Li Pu is about to say something, soft breathing reaches his ears.

Fast asleep already.

The corners of Li Pu’s lips slightly curl up, and he also closes his eyes.

The next morning.

The camera turns on right on time.

【Ah ah ah it’s six o’clock! [Rooster crows]】

【Let me see if the young couple has gotten up?】

【Peeking.jpg】

In the picture, Li Pu is facing away from the camera, and a snow-white head is vaguely visible in his arms.

The two still seem to be asleep, showing no reaction to the start of the live broadcast.

【Sleeping while hugging! Sleeping while hugging! I’m dead.】

【Teacher Li is so doting. Xiaobai must be fragrant and soft, right? (I swear I’m not jealous.)】

【They really didn’t do anything last night!?】

The dawn at the seaside is breathtaking.

The sky is draped in layers of gauzy clouds, their colors blending seamlessly. Soft light filters through the curtains, making the scene look even more dreamy. The sea at this hour remains a deep shade of blue, still untouched by the sun’s golden light. The chilly morning breeze carries the scent of salt and the quiet rustle of waves.

After a while, Li Pu stirs awake.

His biological clock is always punctual, but this time he doesn’t immediately get up for his morning run. Instead, he cuddles with his warm lover.

Before long, Bai Gaoxing also wakes up.

Blinking his still-sleepy eyes, he smiles and bites Li Pu’s chin.

After some playful wrestling, Bai Gaoxing sits up. His bathrobe, loosened from a night of tossing and turning, slips slightly, exposing his fair chest.

Still drowsy, he rubs his eyes and turns his head—only to meet the scarlet glow of the recording light.

Oh no.

Bai Gaoxing immediately turns into a model youth, seriously getting out of bed and running to the bathroom to change his clothes.

【Hahahaha Xiaobai’s expression is so cute.】

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【Before discovery: Wanting a kiss. After discovery: Cold and emotionless.】

Since they don’t have to gather in the morning and have to take care of their own meals, Bai Gaoxing and Li Pu have free time.

Li Pu goes out for a morning run, while Bai Gaoxing wanders around the house.

The camera follows him everywhere, allowing viewers to take in both the interior of the house and the scenery outside the window.

The Seabird Fishing Platform is located on the back of the island, making it a secluded spot. The scenery here isn’t as vibrant or colorful as the other two popular locations, so it doesn’t get as much publicity. But with careful observation, there’s a unique beauty to it that other places don’t have.

A colony of seabirds begins to chirp.

Waves of calls rise and fall as the seabirds communicate and hunt.

【Here they come, I heard there’s a seagull colony here.】

[Honestly, their calls aren’t as noisy as I expected.]

Bai Gaoxing listens quietly and realizes that the seabirds are preparing for breakfast.

A mix of high and low voices all call out, “Hungry.”

It’s quite interesting.

After tidying up the house, Bai Gaoxing turns to go out.

Yesterday, he didn’t have time to explore the cabin. Fortunately, today he finally has time to appreciate the surrounding scenery.

He noticed the floating wooden bridge around the house when he arrived. It’s narrow, just wide enough for two people to walk side by side. The water beneath isn’t too shallow or too deep—clear and transparent.

Before heading out, he grabs two slices of bread and a ham from the refrigerator. Li Pu said before he left that he’d make delicious food when he came back, so Bai Gaoxing only wants a light snack to tide him over.

The camera still follows him, but now it captures an outdoor scene, streaming the calm, deep, and crystal-clear water surrounding the cabin to the live broadcast room.

【Ah… so beautiful.】

【Too beautiful…】

【This bridge has such a nice feeling! It must be great for taking pictures!】

【It floats, so beautiful. Be careful not to wet your shoes, Xiaobai!】

【There’s also a fishing platform! No wonder it’s called Seabird Fishing Platform!】

Bai Gaoxing stands on the bridge for a while, finishes half a slice of bread, then turns around and slowly walks behind the reef—out of the camera’s view.

There must be sea oysters under there.

Recalling the knowledge the coach taught him yesterday, Bai Gaoxing feels eager to try harvesting some. But knowing it’s too dangerous to go alone, he decides to wait for Li Pu to come back first.

Leaning against the reef, he slowly sits down, admiring the distant waves and the horizon bathed in sunlight.

“Where will we go?”

A faint, slightly hoarse voice sounds behind him.

Bai Gaoxing freezes. He has just taken out the other half of the bread, and his movement stalls.

Amused, he turns his head. “What’s with the deep thoughts so early in the morning?”

Why is Li Pu suddenly asking such a philosophical question?

Then another voice chimes in. “To the pier to get some fries.”*

Bai Gaoxing’s smile stiffens as he sees two seagulls land in front of him.

They’re staring at him with bright eyes.

What the—!?

Bai Gaoxing presses a hand to his forehead. The voice really does sound a bit like Li Pu’s. Normally, he filters out bird noises without a second thought. Who would’ve expected a bird to actually talk to him?

That cold voice continues, “That’s not what I meant. I mean, what is the ultimate goal of our lives?”*

Another slightly dejected voice calmly replies, “To go to the pier to get some fries.”

What the heck!

Before long, two more seagulls land.

“What is the meaning of bird life?”

“Poetry and the distance.”

“The end of the universe.”

For some reason, seagull voices always carry a hint of cool detachment, as if tinged with melancholy—yet strangely calm and persuasive.

It’s as if… everything they say makes perfect sense.

Hey, are you guys philosophers or something? Bai Gaoxing almost gets convinced.

And as if to confirm his thoughts, a few more seagulls land nearby.

“Where does the wind come from?”

“Look, what is that?”

“The end of the universe.”

This is absolutely insane!

Bai Gaoxing nearly bursts out laughing. Luckily, there’s no camera on this side of the reef, or he’d be caught sitting here, grinning like an idiot at a flock of seagulls.

But in the very next second, his vision blurs—half of the bread in his hand vanishes.

One seagull states, “I need food, and food appears.”

Bai Gaoxing: “…”

What kind of idealism is this?

Still, this scene is too rare. He doesn’t move, instead pulling out the remaining piece of bread and taking a bite.

“I’m the one who gave you the food, okay?” he mutters.

“Swish—!”

The bread in his hand disappears again.

Bai Gaoxing’s eyes widen as a sentence drifts into his ears:  “Does having more choices necessarily make things better?”

“…” He grips his bag tightly.

He only has one sausage left!

Under the watchful eyes of the surrounding seagulls, Bai Gaoxing peels open the sausage wrapper and, with lightning speed, stuffs half of it into his mouth. “Hmph, I’m not sharing.”

Perhaps his blatant display of eating alone makes the birds even more envious. The seagulls flap their wings, making restless noises.

Seagull 1: “Sharing is the greatest truth of bird’s life.”

Seagull 2: “Become a predator, it will benefit you for life.”

Seagull 3: “The weather today will be very good.”

Seagull 4: “Perhaps, you will find something more worthy of pursuing than fries.”

Li Pu walks over from behind the house. Not finding Bai Gaoxing inside, he follows the noise of the seabirds and correctly guesses where he is.

This time, it’s the real Li Pu.

Bai Gaoxing turns his head with a smile. “Let me tell you, these seagulls—”

“Swish—!”

That half sausage is gone too.

Li Pu watches as Bai Gaoxing, who was smiling just a second ago, suddenly freezes. His face darkens as if suppressing some deep emotion.

Don’t stoop to a bird’s level… Don’t stoop to a bird’s level…

After silently repeating this mantra with his eyes closed, Bai Gaoxing suddenly opens them, revealing eyes full of fire.

Damn it, I’m a bird too!

I declare war!

Nobody stop me!!!

Author’s Notes: 

【Silly Little Scene】

(Screen 1)

Bai Gaoxing: I’m gonna wreck them!

Li Pu: Brother Bai, let it go. (Holding him back)

Just order some fries and embrace the internet memes. [dog head emoji]

Seagull, the great philosopher.