Chapter 10: Acknowledgement

“The next film is a kung fu movie. I’ve been learning recently, and I didn’t expect to encounter a professional instructor on the show. I’d like to ask for some pointers.”

Shen Mingxuan’s words were skillfully phrased—if he lost, he could say the other was a professional and he was an amateur; if he won, he’d prove himself even more skilled.

Jiang Mi raised an eyebrow in surprise.

In the original text, the hero and the antagonist only start competing for the heroine’s attention in the later stages. But here, it’s the first episode, and the competition has already begun?

As expected of the heroine, her charm is truly powerful!

Soon, the two stood in the center while the other guests spread out around them to watch.

[Cough, cough, does everyone remember how half an hour ago, Mimi was coquettishly asking Gu Chuan to handle Shen Mingxuan for her?]

[Haha, of course! I originally thought physical fights were too crude to appear on the show, but it came so quickly. I’m eagerly anticipating this!]

[Actor Shen and Gu Chuan are competing; in terms of physique, aura, and looks, it seems like Shen Mingxuan doesn’t have the upper hand.]

[Right, Gu Chuan’s muscles aren’t exaggerated. He’s just very powerful—he picked up Jiang Mi with one hand just now. I was so impressed I almost had a nosebleed!]

Naturally, Shen Mingxuan’s fans were unhappy with their idol being overshadowed. They started posting comments saying Gu Chuan’s muscles were all show and not functional!

But the next moment, the fans were slapped in the face.

Shen Mingxuan, with a dark expression, glared at Jiang Mi and took the first move.

Gu Chuan raised his arm to block a punch, and Shen Mingxuan followed with a powerful kick.

The two exchanged blows, each challenging the other.

This raw and primitive fight was incredibly captivating!

Gradually, the barrage of comments discussing the fight increased, with many immersing themselves in the spectacle.

While the fight seemed evenly matched to the audience, Jiang Mi could tell that Gu Chuan was handling himself effortlessly, whereas Shen Mingxuan was growing impatient with his inability to gain the upper hand.

Gu Chuan seized the opportunity and pushed Shen Mingxuan back two steps.

Before Shen Mingxuan could regain his balance, Gu Chuan delivered a fierce kick.

Shen Mingxuan staggered back two steps and stopped, his eyes filled with frustration and unwillingness.

Gu Chuan clasped his fists, speaking calmly, “Thank you for the lesson.”

Shen Mingxuan’s lips curved into a bitter smile, but he still maintained a humble demeanor, “Thank you for the guidance. It seems I still have a long way to go.”

“Brother Mingxuan, you’ve only been learning for two months. You’re already doing great,” Bai Ruoruo said, giving Shen Mingxuan a face-saving compliment, then stuck out her tongue shyly and added, “Brother Gu is also very impressive. You both are amazing.”

How considerate of her.

Jiang Mi opened her mouth, intending to reveal the male lead’s long-term martial arts practice, but suddenly felt a sharp pain in her head and uncontrollably blurted out, “Brother Mingxuan, you’re so handsome!”

[Please maintain your character: be infatuated with the male lead, praise him, and avoid criticizing him.]

Everyone looked at Jiang Mi with confusion.

With control over her body, Jiang Mi smiled. Good, she’s praising the male lead.

“Brother Mingxuan, despite your long struggle and being kicked back, you still maintained your composure and handled everything with such grace—it’s incredibly impressive!”

“And when you were clearly frustrated and unwilling, yet still pretended to be humble for the sake of appearances, it was just so cool!”

[Wow, every day I’m amazed by Jiang Mi’s mouth!]

[Jiang Mi is being excessive. Trying to use this tactic to attract Actor Shen will only make people more annoyed!]

[I strangely find Jiang Mi’s comments on Actor Shen a bit sweet—like a love-hate relationship.]

[Friendly reminder: Shipping CPs can be niche but should not be creepy!]

[However, Actor Shen doesn’t seem angry. He might even be touched.]

Shen Mingxuan looked at the small black mole at the end of Jiang Mi’s eye. He used to find it bothersome, but now it seemed vivid and charming.

“Brother Mingxuan!” Bai Ruoruo called urgently.

Shen Mingxuan’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly turned, “Ruoruo, what’s wrong?”

Bai Ruoruo, with reddened eyes, smiled sweetly and said, “I just wanted to ask if you’re thirsty and if you need some water?”

“Thank you, Ruoruo. You’re so considerate.”

“It’s nothing.”

Jiang Mi raised an eyebrow in surprise. Shen Mingxuan and Bai Ruoruo actually didn’t retort but gracefully exited. What was going on?

[Host, are you complimenting the male lead?]

“Yes, he’s incredibly handsome, just dazzling. Is that not enough? Should I say he’s extraordinarily stunning then?”

[No, the focus is on the previous part.]

“Foolish little treasure, what I said before was the truth. Can’t we speak honestly anymore in this world?”

[Cough, please maintain your character as the lovesick lead, praise the male lead, and avoid disparaging him!]

Having gone through several forced missions, Jiang Mi didn’t hesitate for a moment. She immediately began to insult, otherwise, she would face the system’s forced progression.

“Mr. Bodyguard, you’re a professional. It’s nothing to be proud of beating an amateur. Okay~”

The ending note was sweet and soft, more like playful teasing than actual insult.

Gu Chuan’s dark eyes stared straight at her, “Mm, not proud.”

Jiang Mi’s eyes curved into a smile, “You’re so obedient.”

Gu Chuan’s thin lips suddenly curled into an ambiguous smile and, unexpectedly, he turned to the man in glasses standing behind Jiang Mi, “Next, you come.”

The man adjusted his glasses, his narrow eyes lingering on Jiang Mi’s elegant back. His voice was slightly excited, “Alright.”

[Here it comes, the rivalry between two men for one woman!]

[They just met and don’t even know each other’s names, yet they’re already competing. The old saying is true: a beautiful woman really is a troublemaker!]

“Director, shouldn’t we let Gu Chuan choose a female guest for self-introduction? It’s no fun if it’s just men picking men,” the assistant whispered.

The director shot him a sidelong glance, “You go remind him.”

The assistant shivered, “Actually, male-male isn’t bad either. Gu Chuan could kick a Tibetan mastiff away, so if he wanted, he could kick my head open. Who would dare to provoke him?”

Director: “……”

“Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Fu Li, a surgeon.”

Jiang Mi thought to herself, as expected. Genius surgeon Fu Li, who becomes fascinated by the heroine’s body and is obsessed with dissecting and preserving it, eventually transforms into an infatuated male supporting character after being warmed by the kind-hearted heroine.

Collecting human organs, a pervert among perverts.

Jiang Mi clicked her tongue and inadvertently made eye contact with Fu Li’s narrow eyes as he said, “I’m best at human anatomy, so I’ll use that for my introduction.”

Jiang Mi: “…….”

Of course, the show’s producers advocate for civility, harmony, and love, prohibiting any bloody scenes. Therefore, they provided him with a cute, plush toy.

Then everyone watched as he pulled out a scalpel from his coat and deftly twirled it in his hand, creating a beautiful blade dance before inserting it directly into the plush rabbit’s belly…….

“Ah——” The sweet girl’s lips puckered, her eyes reddening, as if the scalpel wasn’t inserted into the rabbit but into her.

Fu Li glanced at her.

The sweet girl’s face immediately flushed red, and she hurriedly bowed and apologized, “Sorry, sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb you.”

Fu Li chuckled lightly, “Did I scare you?”

The sweet girl quietly hid behind Jiang Mi, “No, not at all.”

[Ah, the perverted doctor x sweet, naive girl is a great pairing!]

[The beautiful older sister x sweet, obedient younger girl is also a great pairing!]

After Fu Li finished, he immediately called on the sweet girl.