Thanks to Xia Xia “investing heavily” to rent the Thomas Little Train, not only did they complete their tasks ahead of schedule, but it also helped Shi Yue find all six chairs.

Although the process was challenging, at the crucial moment, the guests managed to find all thirty fairytale chairs within two hours.

When they finally regrouped, everyone was almost exhausted, slumping in their seats without any energy to move.

“Thanks to Xia Xia, or we wouldn’t have been able to complete the challenge. We wouldn’t have gotten any funds and would have tired ourselves to death, all for nothing,” Bai Jing sighed heavily, speaking with fatigue, “Why didn’t I think of such transportation? Xia Xia, what’s in your mind?”

Thinking about the scene where they showed off by riding the little train earlier, Le Chuxin couldn’t help but laugh and tease, “Even if we thought of it, would anyone other than Xia Xia actually ride it?”

Bai Jing: “…True.”

Imagining themselves proudly riding the Thomas Little Train, drawing strange looks from people around, Bai Jing’s expression turned subtle. Apparently, she wasn’t mentally prepared to embarrass herself internationally, so she involuntarily fell silent.

She couldn’t help glancing at the still expressionless, seemingly soulless Feng Jingxu and couldn’t hide a sympathetic expression. Then, she turned her head, cleared her throat, as if nothing had happened.

Feeling the sympathetic gazes, Feng Jingxu muttered, “…”

“We don’t have much budget left for today. Xia Xia sacrificed going back to cover the transportation cost and renting the little train,” Tao Rou took a sip of water, speaking seriously, “Later, we’ll calculate the remaining money and discuss how to get back.”

Others nodded naturally.

They didn’t mention Sheng Lanqiu, nor did anyone bother to check on her. But everyone knew who was almost responsible for their futile efforts, the real culprit.

However, Sheng Lanqiu couldn’t care less at this moment.

She had argued with Shi Yulin for a long time, but he remained unconvinced that she hadn’t meddled in the matter. As the argument dragged on, Sheng Lanqiu lost her patience.

Perhaps it was the discomfort of the throbbing headache, but she couldn’t help but sarcastically remark, “Now, all you can do is vent your dissatisfaction on me. Why don’t you go blame your ex-wife?”

Shi Yulin’s voice was icy, “What does this have to do with Yan Jing?”

“Isn’t she more useful than me now? Your Shi family is still daydreaming that she might rekindle the old flame with you, using her status to establish connections, right?” Sheng Lanqiu sneered, “What, now that you realize she came back only for Shi Yue, are you furious with shame?”

She had long sensed their intentions. They allowed Yan Jing to meet Shi Yue because they wanted to win her over, thinking that letting her stay would reignite the old flame with Shi Yulin.

At that time, they could easily get rid of her and make way for Yan Jing.

Sheng Lanqiu had been closely monitoring Shi Yue during this period precisely for this reason.

After spending several years scheming to marry into the Shi family, she couldn’t accept being casually pushed aside just because they thought she was useless.

“Yes, Yan Jing is more useful than you. Look at her reputation now, and then look at yours.” Perhaps because his ulterior motives were exposed, Shi Yulin no longer bothered to hide his disdain. He mockingly continued, “Even on the show, how much benefit did Xia Xia bring to the Feng family? But you, you only drag down the Shi family, and we have to clean up the mess for you.”

“If it weren’t for your insistence on bringing Shi Yue to this show, it wouldn’t have turned out like this.”

Who was responsible for their current situation?

In the previous episode, there were more people criticizing him than her. After all, he was Shi Yue’s biological father, and she was just an unrelated stepmother!

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Sheng Lanqiu clenched her phone, nearly blurting out a retort. However, before she could respond, she heard Shi Yulin impatiently say, “Come back for the divorce,” and then he hung up.

Sheng Lanqiu’s mind went blank. He really wanted a divorce?

What should she do?

Not only was she facing widespread criticism on the internet, with all endorsements and collaborations within the industry almost canceled, but she also had to pay hefty breach-of-contract fines. At that point, she wouldn’t have any money left.

Even if she returned to the Shi family, they had nearly driven the Shi family to bankruptcy, and Shi Father loathed her. How would they treat her?

Unable to imagine what the future held, Sheng Lanqiu suddenly felt a chill running through her body. Her expression twisted, and her eyes seemed filled with poison, full of resentment.

In the past, the She indeed relied on the support of the Shi family, and she needed to be gentle and attentive to please them. But now, the She had been completely dragged down by Shi family, yet they still wanted to kick her out. It was wishful thinking!

Since the Shi family didn’t want her to have a good life, they shouldn’t expect one either!

Yan Jing wanted to take Shi Yue away, right? Sheng Lanqiu sneered, fulfilling her wish.

It was only at this moment that she realized Shi Yue was nowhere to be found.

Even after learning from the group chat that Shi Yue had been picked up by Xia Xia and was safe, she couldn’t conceal her inner turmoil and agitation.

It wasn’t that she cared about Shi Yue, but—

Xia Xia, it was Xia Xia again. Why always her?!

The Shi family might not be aware, but Sheng Lanqiu was well aware. Yan Jing’s connection with the Feng family was undoubtedly orchestrated by Xia Xia.

She was retaliating against her, openly humiliating her and the Shi family through the Feng family. So, deliberately helping Yan Jing and facilitating her snatching Shi Yue away was all part of the plan.

However, Even though she understood everything, Sheng Lanqiu was powerless to change anything.

She couldn’t manipulate Xia Xia like she did in the past, using her possessions and parents to provoke her. Xia Xia no longer cared about those things; she had the Feng family now. Just like in the dream where she became famous on the show, she had everything.

Since Xia Xia’s accident, Sheng Lanqiu had experienced this helpless feeling several times, yet it never became any more bearable.

Aware of the challenges she would face in this episode, she absentmindedly followed behind them, not paying attention to what they were supposed to do. She even forgot to apologize to Shi Yue.