After three rounds of dates, the chosen guests will decide whether to keep the challengers If successful, the challengers will replace the current guests and officially become members of "Heartthrob Cottage"
Evan is the first challenger to make his appearance and he confidently chooses Shen Xingru as his date. This decision undoubtedly intensifies the already complicated tension between him and another guest, Lu Xingyan.
On the other hand, female challenger Lawyer Zhai opts for He Siyue as her date. However, for Lawyer Zhai, this date feels more like an opportunity for He Siyue to meet Qin Qin. Although He Siyue is merely a "supporting character," this setup adds an interesting dynamic to the show. Yet, He Siyue seems to be hiding something, sparking curiosity among viewers.
Evan and Shen Xingru choose to go to an archery range for their date, but the two have little to no interaction. Evan asks the director for help, prompting Shen Xingru to teach him how to shoot arrows. Though reluctant, she agrees out of politeness. The atmosphere is awkward, and Lu Xingyan’s expression shows his discomfort.
Meanwhile, He Siyue and Lawyer Zhai visit a bookstore. When they come across the book "Five Years of Exams, Three Years of Simulations," Lawyer Zhai recalls that He Siyue once gifted her a copy. This revelation makes Qin Qin a bit sad, as she had thought that book was unique to her. In reality, He Siyue had intended to give it only to Qin Qin but, feeling shy, ended up buying a copy for everyone in their class. As the class monitor, this act had gone largely unnoticed at the time.
As the game segment intensifies, it begins with Truth or Dare, followed by a challenge for He Siyue and Qin Qin to eat thumb cookies, testing their chemistry and comfort with each other. Just as the atmosphere starts to heat up, Lawyer Zhai unexpectedly interrupts the romantic moment. Soon, divorced couple Chen Zhu and Xu Chengzhou face their challenge—rolling and hugging in a washing machine-like device, an intimate act that quickens their heartbeats and resonates with the audience, highlighting their unresolved feelings.
When it’s Evan and Shen Xingru’s turn, their task is relatively simple: to gaze into each other’s eyes for 30 seconds. Evan deliberately moves closer to Shen Xingru, making her uncomfortable. At a critical moment, Lu Xingyan intervenes, popping a bubble drink to end the game. When Shen Xingru looks at Lu Xingyan, a smile appears on her face, while Lu Xingyan seems a bit helpless and worried.
As night falls, Shen Xingru notices Lu Xingyan leaving the villa and follows him discreetly. She thanks him for helping her out and reminisces about the past. It turns out she once called Lu Xingyan, but he missed the call due to being drunk. The next day, when he checked his call log and found no record, he assumed it was a figment of his imagination from missing her. He had even planned to go to Germany to find her but never made the trip for various reasons.
Unable to resist, they embrace and share a kiss, waking up together in the same bed. However, when Shen Xingru receives a notification from the production team asking to review footage, she realizes she forgot to close the curtains last night—one of the cameras was right in front of their bed. They hurry to the control room, determined to delete the awkward footage before anyone sees it.
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