Chapter 69: That’s the Spirit

Shen Mingxuan and Bai Ruoruo.

Cheng Lin and Lu Yu.

Gu Chuan and Chen Wanruo.

Fu Li and Yang Yang.

Jiang Mi and Ji Tong.

Ji Tong approached Jiang Mi, his eyes clearly filled with hostility, yet he still pretended to be friendly. “Mimi, let’s do our best together in the upcoming game.”

Jiang Mi looked at Ji Tong with a cold gaze. “First time meeting, we’re not close.”

Ji Tong’s face instantly darkened. Since becoming a top star, everyone he met would try to curry favor with him—this was the first time someone had outright refused to give him face. However, catching a glimpse of Bai Ruoruo out of the corner of his eye, he took a deep breath and ambiguously said, “That day was my fault. Don’t be mad, okay?”

【What???】

【I knew Jiang Mi wasn’t a good person! First, she flirted with Actor Shen, then Ji Tong, and now she’s being ambiguous with Gu Chuan too.】

【One woman, three men—Jiang Mi is the real schemer here.】

Ji Tong’s fanbase mostly consisted of female fans who were intensely possessive of him. The moment he uttered those vague words, his fans went wild, hurling insults at Jiang Mi and spreading all sorts of nasty rumors. After all, in their eyes, their “brother” was pure and angelic, a celestial being. It had to be the bad woman seducing him.

This was exactly Ji Tong’s plan. By using his fans to attack Jiang Mi, he could achieve two things: first, once a female celebrity is tainted with scandalous rumors, it’s impossible for her to clear her name. Second, if Jiang Mi’s reputation was ruined, it would help clean up Bai Ruoruo’s image.

Ji Tong’s smile deepened as he looked at Jiang Mi.

Jiang Mi also smiled back at him, her expression gentle and kind. “You made Bai Ruoruo angry, so why are you apologizing to me?”

Bai Ruoruo quickly glanced at Shen Mingxuan, nervously waving her hands. “Mimi, I know you dislike me, but Ji Tong and I are just ordinary friends. You can’t spread false rumors about us.”

Ji Tong, a bit flustered, stammered, “Y-yeah!”

Jiang Mi smiled. “If you’re just ordinary friends, then why are you both so guilty?”

Ji Tong pursed his lips and decided to double down. “Mimi, you’ve been pursuing me all this time. I agreed to join this show because…”

Before Ji Tong could finish, Shen Mingxuan shouted angrily, “Jiang Mi, you were pursuing me and Ji Tong at the same time?”

Jiang Mi almost laughed, looking at Shen Mingxuan with a hint of pity.

The male lead of this world really is an idiot.

The female lead is stringing along multiple guys, and here he is, helping his rival count the money. Truly noble!

Suddenly, a deep, magnetic voice sounded, “So, you’ve chased after that many men?”

The man’s voice was calm and clear, seemingly emotionless.

But Jiang Mi knew he was angry!

Just a moment ago, she had been standing there with her arms crossed, enjoying the spectacle. Now, she quickly straightened up, her expression full of righteousness.

“I’ve only ever pursued one man in my life. It was love at first sight; I was attracted to him. You know who it is. Besides, even if I were blind, I wouldn’t be interested in those two. Please don’t misunderstand.”

Gu Chuan’s lips curved slightly, his long, narrow eyes filled with amusement.

Ji Tong, however, was enraged by her words. “Jiang Mi!”

Bai Ruoruo quickly chimed in, “Mimi, I know you don’t like me, but whatever anger you have, direct it at me. Don’t target my friends like this.”

Jiang Mi clapped her hands, saying calmly, “Not bad. The green tea is fully brewed—it’s got that flavor.”

Bai Ruoruo’s face flushed with anger, and both Ji Tong and Shen Mingxuan were equally furious, eager to speak up in her defense.

But Jiang Mi was quicker and fiercer with her words.