11 – Lovе Саndу
Оn thе оther side, Jiаng Zhi fоllоwеd Yе Chen through thе рitch-blaсk surroundings, with eеriе musiс есhоing arоund thеm. Jiаng Zhi wаs terrified.
Just likе the situation with Jiang Ning, thе frightеning staff mеmbеrs wеrе hiddеn in the wаll rесesses.
Ноwevеr, the staff membеr on this sidе was overlу nervоus and jumреd out to sсare them еvеn bеfоre Ye Сhеn арproаchеd.
Jiang Zhi let оut a sharр screаm and leaреd intо Ye Сhеn’s arms. Instinctivelу, Ye Сhеn wrapрed his arm аround hеr wаist аnd said, “Dоn’t be afrаid.”
The асtiоn was so smooth and natural that it fеlt оddly familiar.
Mоst оf the fans watсhing this sрlit screen were Ye Chen’s supporters, and a large portion of them were fans of his pairing with Jiang Ning.
Seeing such a scene, the fans felt uneasy.
“Emmm… Aren’t they supposed to be not very close? Isn’t this too intimate?”
“Ahhh, he actually put his arm around her waist! That’s too much!”
While some raised doubts, loyal fans naturally stepped in to explain.
Jiang Zhi’s fans couldn’t stay silent.
“It’s perfectly normal for someone to seek protection when they’re scared. Our Xiao Zhi was just too frightened. But your Ye Chen, his hand was way too natural when he held her.”
Jiang Zhi’s fans defended her, while Ye Chen’s fans stood up for their idol. In the end, they concluded it was just an instinctive reaction in the heat of the moment.
Moreover, Ye Chen and Jiang Zhi quickly realized the situation and immediately separated. Jiang Zhi even shyly apologized, so the fans let it go.
The split screen featuring the married couple Jiang Yunhai and He Juan had the fewest viewers. Of course, only a small number of people stayed in the livestream all day, as not everyone had that much free time. The production team would later edit and release all the exciting highlights.
Jiang Zhi and Ye Chen worked together seamlessly, as if all obstacles cleared the way for them, making their progress through the challenges smooth.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ning and Gu Chi successfully completed their mission by taking advantage of the enemy’s betrayal.
Throughout the journey, fans couldn’t help but feel that the exceptionally good-looking Gu Chi and Jiang Ning made a perfect match.
However, there was almost no romantic spark between the two. Jiang Ning remained proper and reserved, avoiding any physical contact with Gu Chi.
Yet, the more restrained they were, the more fiercely their looks-focused fans shipped them. After all, Jiang Ning had a fiancé, so they couldn’t indulge in real shipping.
But fictional pairings were different—they could ship them freely.
Jiang Ning and Gu Chi were the first team to complete their mission, followed by Ye Chen and Jiang Zhi. He Ziyu and the married couple He Juan failed to finish their tasks.
When Ye Chen and Jiang Zhi emerged, the director behind the camera gave them a meaningful glance.
Jiang Ning also looked at Ye Chen, her eyes seemingly filled with all the stars in the sky, as if he were the only person in her world.
She did this intentionally because only by acting this way would the two of them face harsher criticism when their affair was eventually exposed.
This was something she learned from Ye Chen. Despite having secretly been involved with Jiang Zhi for a long time, when she was slandered by the media over a photo, he not only failed to speak up for her but instead kept portraying himself as deeply devoted, leaving her no chance to explain.
The camera captured the scene of Jiang Ning gazing at Ye Chen with adoration. Fans who had been watching Ye Chen and Jiang Zhi’s split screen, having almost forgotten their earlier intimate moment, suddenly revived their buried memories upon seeing Jiang Ning’s dependence on Ye Chen.
“Wuwuwu… That earlier moment must have been my imagination, right? I hope Ye Chen doesn’t betray Ning Ning’s affection.”
“Hold on, sister in the front row—I refuse to accept a bad ending.”Gu Chi noticed Jiang Ning’s gaze, seeing her eyes filled with Ye Chen, and his chest suddenly felt blocked, heavy, and his breathing became labored.
He glanced at Ye Chen, his dark eyes seemingly hiding a dangerous, murderous glint, as if he could kill Ye Chen at any moment.
The results were announced: Jiang Ning and Gu Chi, who won first place tonight, would receive the most lavish dinner and the best accommodations.
Ye Chen and Jiang Zhi, as the second-place winners, had decent accommodations and food, but they couldn’t compare to Jiang Ning and Gu Chi’s treatment.
He Ziyu and his wife He Juan had it worse—they could only stay in a tent outside, with nothing to eat but dry slices of steamed bread.
He Ziyu immediately exclaimed, “Ah, heaven is out to get me.”
The director was quite mischievous, forbidding the winning team from helping the poorer team.
The entire process was livestreamed, documenting the celebrities’ daily lives, even their meals.
Jiang Ning and Gu Chi had impeccable dining etiquette, hardly speaking during the meal, both carrying themselves with elegance.
When the camera zoomed in on their faces several times, their flawless skin made fans scream.
On the other side, Jiang Zhi and Ye Chen chatted habitually during their meal: “Wow, Brother Chen, this is so delicious. Do you want to try it?”
Ye Chen glanced at her.
Jiang Zhi knew that fans loved her down-to-earth, natural, and unaffected persona.
Even though she was eating a simple boiled meat dish, she put on an expression as if it were the most exquisite delicacy.
She enthusiastically recommended it to Ye Chen: “Brother Chen, try it. Really, these home-style stir-fries are no worse than expensive Western food.”
While eating, she deliberately left her lips oily and occasionally let out a cute, girlish laugh.
Seeing her joyful smile, Ye Chen couldn’t help but reveal a slight smile at the corner of his mouth. Wasn’t it Jiang Zhi’s adorable, natural charm that he liked?
In a show livestreamed all day, even those with hidden agendas might inadvertently expose something in an unguarded moment. The way he looked at her was far from innocent.
Moreover, when a grain of rice stuck to Jiang Zhi’s mouth, Ye Chen instinctively reached out to wipe it off.
Jiang Zhi also forgot about the camera and said with a smile, “Thank you, Brother Chen.”
After thanking him, both of them remembered—this was a show.
Jiang Zhi quickly added, “Brother Chen, you’re different from what I imagined.”
Knowing she was trying to diffuse the intimacy of the moment, Ye Chen laughed heartily and asked, “How so?”
Jiang Zhi tilted her head, puffing out her cheeks, and said candidly, “When we were filming before, you hardly spoke to us privately. I thought you were really aloof, but I didn’t expect you to be so caring toward your juniors.”
Ye Chen smiled. “I’m older than you. Isn’t it normal for me to take care of a little sister like you?”
The fans were about to explode.
“Seriously, is this just taking care of her? That’s going too far. Hugging earlier was one thing, but now he’s wiping her face?”
“Is this how actors usually behave? Hah…”
“What are you thinking? Can’t you see how open and honest Ye Chen and Jiang Zhi are? There’s nothing going on. Don’t read into everything… Okay, I can’t keep this up. If it were me, I definitely couldn’t accept it.”
The director, who had already seen through everything, wore a cold smile.
He carefully observed the split-screen footage.
Jiang Ning was beautiful and poised, carrying herself with grace. Even when paired with Gu Chi, she kept her distance, her eyes practically screaming, “I’m Ye Chen’s fiancée, stay away.”
And Jiang Zhi?This appearance would at best be considered above average in the entertainment industry, and as for elegance, it was completely out of the question.
What’s more, she showed no regard for the fact that the man already had a partner.
He couldn’t help but wonder, what was Ye Chen’s taste? With such a stunningly beautiful fiancée that others could only envy, he actually dared to cheat?
Jiang Ning knew that in this show, Jiang Zhi and Ye Chen would have many intimate interactions.
Hearing Xiao Jiu report on Ye Chen and Jiang Zhi’s movements, her expression remained unchanged, but inwardly she sneered. In the past, when Jiang Zhi and Ye Chen engaged in those behaviors, their fans went wild, believing the two were deeply in love.
She simply didn’t believe that, after changing the incident where her scandal was exposed, netizens could still fawn over these two despicable individuals.
In the past, when she was falsely accused of cheating on Gu Chi, Ye Chen would occasionally mention her on the show, feigning deep affection. Now it was her turn.
So she deliberately brought up the topic, as if unconsciously sighing, “I wonder how Brother Ye Chen is doing?”
Gu Chi overheard this. He picked up a napkin from the side and wiped his hands, his movements exquisitely elegant, like a noble gentleman from ancient Western aristocracy.
Most of Jiang Ning’s fans were female, and seeing such a pleasing sight as Gu Chi, they nearly lost themselves in his handsome appearance, unable to break free.
“Ah, this young man is just too handsome! Even though he’s a newcomer, he’s really, really good-looking!”
The gloom in his eyes was concealed as Gu Chi casually responded to her words, as if making small talk: “You’re worried about Ye Chen?”
He didn’t address him as “Ye the Movie Emperor” or “Brother Ye,” but called him directly by his name.
Jiang Ning nodded gently, recounting Ye Chen’s preferences and habits: “Brother Ye Chen can’t handle spicy food. He has a severe stomach condition. I just saw the staff carrying dishes with chili peppers toward the next room. I wonder if that’s for Brother Chen’s dinner.”
“Also, Brother Ye Chen has very poor sleep quality. I don’t know… never mind, let’s not talk about this topic anymore.”
Gu Chi clenched his hands on his knees into fists. Each utterance of “Brother Chen” felt like a stab to his heart. Did she not know that the man she loved had long since betrayed her?
Not just Gu Chi—even Jiang Ning’s fans were deeply moved by her heartfelt speech.
“Wuwu, the goddess is just too good and too gentle! She actually remembers everything so clearly and cares about Ye the Movie Emperor all the time, ah…”
“I really want to possess Ye Chen’s body.”
Fans focused solely on their own idols’ split-screen live streams, so they had no idea what was happening on Ye Chen’s side.
They were still indulging in the sweetness of romance.