6 – Flaunt it tо thе Еnd
Jiаng Ning’s аssistаnt рicked uр Gu Сhi аnd quiсklу arrived at Jiаng Ning’s rеsidencе to fetсh hеr.
Gu Сhi wаitеd insidе the саr.
Suddеnlу, Gu Chi heаrd a soft, low gasр. Instinсtivelу, hе turnеd his hеаd to lооk оut the window.
Jiаng Ning hаd aрplied an еxсeptionаlly аlluring makеuр todaу. Her alrеаdу stunninglу beautiful fасе, еnhancеd by hеr skillful cosmеtic teсhniques, aрpearеd sеvеral dеgrеes more еxquisitе thаn usual.
Thе light purplе eуеshаdow аccеntuated hеr drеаmy, peach-blossom eуеs, making them even mоrе captivаting. With just а slight lift at the corners of her eyes, an infinite charm seemed to spill forth.
Her slender swan-like neck and snow-white skin—every inch of her body was as delicate and fair as fine mutton-fat jade.
She wore an extremely simple, strapless black bodycon dress, looking so refined that she seemed like a seductive enchantress who had stepped out of an oil painting—richly colored and radiantly beautiful. Anyone standing beside her would inevitably pale in comparison.
Even after working with Jiang Ning for so many years, her assistant still couldn’t withstand the impact of her beauty.
“Wuwu, Sister Ning, you’re being too much. Are you even leaving any room for others to survive?”
Jiang Ning wore the most alluring makeup, yet her hairstyle was casual—loosely tied at the back and secured with a black hairpin, with a few strands of hair left loose at her forehead.
This lazy style did not diminish the brilliance of her features; instead, it added a touch of heartbreaking fragility.
After Jiang Ning got into the car, Gu Chi instinctively averted his gaze.
The assistant was about to shower her with more compliments when Jiang Ning lazily said, “Yangyang, let’s not be late. Start driving.”
“Oh, right, okay.” Yangyang quickly started the car but couldn’t help adding, “Sister Ning, you look absolutely stunning today. You’re deliberately leaving no room for other female celebrities to survive, aren’t you?”
A faint, elusive smile curled at the corner of Jiang Ning’s lips. That was exactly right—she intended to leave no room for Jiang Zhi to survive.
In the van, Jiang Ning and Gu Chi sat separately on the left and right sides of the back seat. Today, Jiang Ning needed to verify whether her ability to avoid the control of the World Consciousness was related to Gu Chi, so she couldn’t leave his side for the time being.
“Happy Journey” had been sufficiently promoted beforehand, and many fans were already waiting in the livestream room.
Jiang Ning also logged into the livestream platform and entered the room.
According to the program’s requirements, she and Ye Chen had to make their entrance together.
Gu Chi would be the last to appear.
Typically, the last appearance served as the grand finale. Gu Chi’s status wasn’t high enough, and Jiang Ning didn’t want him to be mocked by fans. She had already discussed with the program director, arranging for him to appear together with her and Ye Chen.
“Gu Chi.” Jiang Ning suddenly called out to him.
From the moment he got into the car, Gu Chi had been acting like an invisible presence. At this lazy call, he instinctively straightened his back and turned to look at Jiang Ning, his emotions well concealed in his eyes.
Jiang Ning slowly lifted her gaze, her eyes indescribably captivating. Gu Chi lowered his eyelids, his dark lashes trembling imperceptibly.
Jiang Ning leaned closer to him. Gu Chi’s body was forced against the window, and he looked at her expressionlessly, though his hands, hanging at his sides, were already clenched tightly in nervousness.
Jiang Ning didn’t miss any of his subtle reactions. Seeing him so innocent, she began to doubt again: Was he really the ultimate antagonist of this world? Could he truly contend with the luck of the male and female protagonists?
With the person he liked so close, Gu Chi didn’t even dare to breathe too loudly.
“What’s wrong?” he asked, his dark eyes as deep as ink.
Jiang Ning sighed softly. “Will you help me unconditionally?”
“Of course.” Gu Chi replied without the slightest hesitation.Jiang Ning believed her suspicion—Gu Chi liked her.
Gu Chi was two years younger than Jiang Ning, just having turned 35. Her thoughts were complicated; for a moment, she didn’t know whether she should drag Gu Chi into this mess or if contending with the protagonists’ aura would affect him, since this world revolved around the male and female leads.
In that case, then… be a little nicer to him?
Consider it compensation.
Jiang Ning’s silence caused a flicker of gloom to pass through Gu Chi’s eyes.
Although Yangyang was driving up front, she was fully aware of the commotion in the back. For a moment, she was utterly captivated. Though Gu Chi’s status wasn’t high enough, his face was genuinely divine. The two of them leaning together made for an incredibly pleasing sight.
The program had already started streaming live.
The first couple to appear was a veteran actor couple, well-regarded both inside and outside the industry. The man was Jiang Yunhai, and the woman was He Juan.
As soon as they appeared, they carried their luggage into the villa prepared by the program crew.
The second couple to appear was Jiang Zhi and a male actor from the same company, a young heartthrob named He Ziyu.
Compared to veteran actors, the fans of younger actors were naturally more frenzied.
Thus, the moment Jiang Zhi and He Ziyu appeared, the fans waiting in the live stream immediately went wild with comments.
“Ahhh, Xiao Zhi, my girl is so beautiful and ethereal, it’s killing me, my HP is drained.”
“My idol, Brother Ziyu, is also devastatingly handsome, okay? Ah, program director, I love you.”
Jiang Zhi and He Ziyu walked side by side. Since they were from the same company and appeared together, their fans weren’t surprised.
He Ziyu was dressed in trendy attire, like a cool, sunny boy.
Jiang Zhi wore a white dress, proper yet sweet, pure as a little lily, with a bright smile on her face.
Jiang Ning glanced at the live stream, where Jiang Zhi smiled beautifully, and the corner of her lips curled into a mocking smile.
She didn’t understand why someone like this deserved to be the world’s protagonist. Innocent?
Hah, so innocent—innocent enough not to know to stay away from someone else’s fiancé.
Gu Chi sensed a sudden surge of hostility from Jiang Ning and looked at her. He saw a captivating yet dangerous smile appear on the woman’s exquisite face.
Yangyang finally drove the car to the location arranged by the program crew. Ye Chen was already waiting there.
Ye Chen was also watching the live stream on his phone. When he saw Jiang Zhi appear, a gentle smile curled at the corner of his lips, making him impatient with Jiang Ning’s delayed arrival.
Seeing Jiang Ning’s exclusive van arrive, he immediately put away his phone and strode toward it.
Jiang Ning had already seen Ye Chen approaching. Remembering how she lost control every time she encountered him, she felt a rare sense of nervousness and instinctively tightened her grip on her skirt.
Gu Chi watched Ye Chen outside the car coldly. Noticing Jiang Ning’s extreme tension in Ye Chen’s presence and thinking of her relationship with him, the light in his eyes gradually dimmed. He tugged lightly at the corner of his lips, revealing a self-mocking smile.
“Gu Chi, don’t leave my side later,” Jiang Ning suddenly said.
Gu Chi was visibly stunned, looking at her in surprise. Then, the darkness in his eyes gradually brightened. “Okay.”
With a “swish,” Jiang Ning pulled the door open just as Ye Chen reached the car.
“Xiao Ning, why are you so late…”
Ye Chen’s tone was laced with suppressed impatience, but he fell silent the moment he saw Jiang Ning.Jiang Ning had been beautiful since childhood, delicate like a porcelain doll, without a single flaw.
Perhaps because he had grown up with her since they were young, or perhaps because Jiang Ning was too conventional, the epitome of a proper lady, he felt not a hint of affection for her.
This was the first time Jiang Ning had dressed so ostentatiously.