The refusal came without a moment’s hesitation.
In the bullet comments, Xu Mucheng’s fans immediately exploded!
[What kind of person is this!]
[Some nobody just stands there, ignoring people and not saying a word. Our Mumu kindly gave her camera time, and this is the attitude she gets?!]
[Get this straight—viewers tune in to this show to watch stars like Mumu. The ordinary people’s families are just the side dish! Know your place!!]
[Not a shred of manners or upbringing. Who knows where this wannabe delinquent crawled out from]
[People have been complimenting her looks this whole time. Is she actually pretty? That heavy makeup, those obvious signs of plastic surgery—she’s only fooling certain idiot straight guys. Mumu is the real natural, pure little fairy]
[I’m dying of laughter, everyone. These days any random cat or dog going on a show has to hire shills, huh~]
Just then.
Xu Mucheng, too, looked as if Qin Chaoyue’s words had wounded her deeply. She stumbled back two steps, her delicate face full of a fragile, barely-bearing-it look.
Luo Zibai was the first to step forward and steady her, and you could even see tears faintly shimmering in her eyes.
And so, he exploded with rage!
“Mumu approached you because she likes you and wanted to be your friend. If you don’t want that, fine—but why did you have to be so rude about it?!”
Qin Chaoyue lifted her gaze. “Then how am I supposed to express my refusal? Kneel down and kowtow, begging her to accept my rejection?”
Right.
She’d already refused—how exactly was she supposed to be polite about it?
Luo Zibai faltered: “Well, regardless, you shouldn’t have—”
He’d started out a bit weak, but when he turned back and saw Xu Mucheng’s tearful, about-to-cry expression, his protective instincts surged and his voice grew loud again.
“Can’t you see Mumu is crying?! Apologize to Mumu!!”
Qin Chaoyue gave a scornful laugh. “Then you should keep her in check and tell her not to come over in the first place.”
[This is intense, they’re about to tear into each other]
[Reality shows are only fun when you watch the livestream. Fight! Fight harder!]
[Nobody saw this coming, nobody at all……]
[The first pair to clash isn’t Jiang Lingye and Zhuo Xi—it’s Xu Mucheng, the fairy praised by everyone in the industry, versus an ordinary person]
[Chengzhi opens her mouth and it’s pure filth, honestly enough already. Fights with her crew on set, fights with ordinary people on variety shows, constantly buying trending topics and marketing to put others down. The so-called “rising star” of the entertainment industry, huh]
[How dare you—don’t underestimate the bond between me and my wife!]
[I have to say, my wife standing there motionless before was like a cold beauty, but now that Xu Mucheng provoked her, she lifts her eyes, she speaks—she looks so much more alive]
[Shouldn’t you thank Xu Mucheng (doge)]
[Thank you, Xu Mucheng (doge) (doge)]
The show had barely started, and before the guests even knew each other well, conflict had already broken out.
Under normal circumstances.
A popular young idol and a rising entertainment star versus an ordinary person—any sensible person would know which side to pick.
But……
Qin Chaoyue’s face, that aura of hers—she clearly wasn’t ordinary! No one dared to mess with her carelessly.
Quite a few people even had the thought rise in their minds: why would you provoke her?
They all had some brains. Even the most scheming of them, Zhuo Xi, merely watched from the sidelines without taking sides.
It just so happened that Jiang Lingye and Qin Chaoyue had entered one after the other, standing close together, and afterward neither of them could be bothered to move.
Looking at it now, it almost seemed as if Jiang Lingye was standing there in support of Qin Chaoyue.
[2v2, Xu Mucheng + Luo Zibai VS my wife + Jiang Lingye]
[The right side wins on looks and aura, no contest]
【Who’s actually the entertainment industry veteran here? (leans back)】
【Blacklisted artists, stop riding coattails】
Jiang Lingye stood there without moving, his pitch-black eyes flickering with light as they lifted to look at someone.
Qin Chaoyue paid no attention to this side at all.
“Miss Xu,” she called.
“May I ask—”
“Has your mental development matured yet?”
“Is Miss Xu’s body physically weak to the point of being unable to withstand even a breeze?”
“Are you planning to be my boss? Then how much is the monthly salary?”
From the moment she appeared, Qin Chaoyue had been cold, distant, and unapproachable.
Now these three rapid-fire questions left everyone stunned.
Even the tear in Xu Mucheng’s eye was hanging there, about to fall but not quite.
Not pitiful.
A bit comical, even a bit strange.
【Pfft, hahaha!】
【Let me translate my wife’s three questions just now—】
【One: I’m not called “hey,” my name is… ahem, wrong channel, starting over! We’re all independent adults and barely know each other, yet you keep singling me out. What, are you a three-year-old who can’t survive without a parent?】
【Two: I didn’t even reach out my hand just now, didn’t touch you at all, and you’re already looking all wobbly. Who exactly are you performing for?】
【Three: Unless you’re the boss who pays my bills, don’t boss me around with your nagging. If I want to refuse, I’ll refuse!】
【All correct! Discharged!!】
【But there’s an addendum to number three: even if you were my boss, if the salary isn’t satisfactory, I’d still fire you!】
【When this lady talks, you really need brains to understand that she’s actually insulting you】
【Hahaha, look at everyone’s expressions—the nine-times-flunked fish of the entertainment industry are about to have their brains explode】
【Don’t make things up about things that don’t exist, I’ll sue you for defamation】
【If I had my wife’s mouth, I wouldn’t have to secretly wipe my tears in the middle of the night, sob sob】
【I know why my wife just stood there quietly and obediently without speaking—the moment she opens her mouth, she explodes】
【You call that obedient? That’s clearly “I’m isolating all of you”!】
Luo Zibai was still dazed, but Xu Mucheng, having at least some intelligence, recovered and immediately moved to defend herself.
“I just—I just…”
Qin Chaoyue raised an eyebrow: “Oh, so you can speak normally.”
【Ahhh, big sis, you’re killing me!】
【So passive-aggressive】
【I actually prefer the way you looked just now when you couldn’t even speak clearly, like a little dolt (wicked smile)】
【How did I never notice Xu Mucheng was such a green tea bitch before…】
【You’re the green tea, your whole family is green tea】
【Fine, fine, fine, you’re forcing me to use my ultimate move—”Reflect!!”】
Even though Xu Mucheng couldn’t see the bullet comments, she could imagine that the livestream’s evaluation of her right now probably wasn’t looking good.
She had been the one to provoke this whole thing, so she had to do damage control.
Xu Mucheng rose from Luo Zibai’s arms, and he was left feeling oddly empty for a moment.
Xu Mucheng: “Big sis, this is your first time on a variety show, right?”
“You might not know since you just arrived, but variety shows are all about camera presence. I just saw you standing all alone in the back, so…”
【Haters, speak up!】
【Mumu, my little angel, you’re just too kind, sob sob sob】
【Mumu, think about yourself for once】
【I can’t watch this anymore! Black-faced sis and Jiang Lingye, get out of the entertainment industry together!!】
Qin Chaoyue: “So you wanted to ride my camera time?”
Xu Mucheng: “…”
Everyone else: “…”
Bullet comments: 【Hahahaha, my wife is a legend!】
Jiang Lingye had to fight hard to suppress the corners of his mouth, or he would have let a noticeable smile show.
Xu Mucheng continued complaining pitifully, “That’s not it. I’m also a little worried about the upcoming matches.”
“Cramming at the last minute?”
Qin Chaoyue wasn’t about to take the bait. She looked up for another glance.
“If you’re bad, practice more; if you can’t afford to lose, don’t play.”