Chapter 79: Stay Out of It

“First, congratulations to Gu Chuan for making it to the end and winning first place, which grants him the right to prioritize inviting a female guest!”

With the director’s voice echoing, Jiang Mi gave Gu Chuan a playful wink, as if saying, “I’m waiting for you.”

A faint smile appeared on Gu Chuan’s otherwise stern face.

At this moment, the director’s voice took on a cautious tone. “Uh, well, Ji Tong is a new guest, and he also has some privileges…”

This immediately drew everyone’s attention.

Gu Chuan asked, “What?”

The director scratched his head and, with a forced tone, explained, “In the morning, the female guests had the privilege to invite a male guest for lunch. In the evening, the male guests have the privilege to invite a female guest to stay in the big villa.”

【Damn, the production team is so shady!】

【I knew they were up to something, but I didn’t expect this!】

【With this privilege, Ji Tong could have just not participated in the afternoon and been first place directly!】

【Everyone should criticize the production team. Our Ji Tong is innocent.】

Ji Tong, being called “innocent,” puffed out his chest and looked arrogantly, as if he had rightfully earned first place.

Jiang Mi sneered and shot back, “Ha, from last place to first place in one go. Director, how much did Ji Tong bribe you?”

You can’t bully me, and you definitely can’t bully my boyfriend!

The director was extremely embarrassed. “No, no, this is just a pre-established rule.”

Ji Tong was also displeased. “Jiang Mi, stop slandering. This is indeed a rule set from the beginning of the competition. We just need to follow it.”

Jiang Mi’s voice grew colder. “As someone benefiting from it, be quiet. You don’t get a say here.”

Ji Tong was momentarily silenced, his face reddening with frustration but also fear from Jiang Mi’s aura.

Jiang Mi pressed, “If it’s a rule, it should have been stated clearly from the start, not just made up on the spot to alter results. Is this fair?”

【Not fair!】

【Jiang Mi is right!】

【Indeed, announcing privileges after results are out is pure cheating!】

【I understand the production team wants to add drama, but it’s really disgusting.】

【Working so hard to win, only for the first place to be taken by someone who was last—ridiculous.】

At this moment, a deep, resonant male voice spoke.

“So, does the production team think that privileges should override the competition?”

The man’s voice, though not loud or heavy, carried an overwhelming pressure and intimidation that seemed to make the director’s heart pound with fear.

It felt like standing before a king at the top of the hierarchy, where even a single glance commanded submission and left no room for rebellion.

The director gulped nervously and said, “N-no, that’s not it. It’s just… well, the privilege…”

The production team had indeed hoped for a bit of luck.

They knew this was unfair to the first-place winner.

However, they thought the guests might give them some leeway and not make a fuss, so they went ahead with their decision.

They never expected to anger two formidable figures, and now they deeply regretted it.

But once the privilege was announced, it couldn’t be changed, so the director wiped the sweat from his forehead and cautiously proposed, “Mr. Gu, would it be acceptable to invite both?”

Ji Tong immediately expressed his dissatisfaction. “Director!”

The director shot him a warning look and sternly said, “If you don’t want this privilege, it will be canceled!”

Ji Tong’s face changed, clearly displeased. The director team was so spineless, scared by a mere bodyguard…

Despite his dissatisfaction, he knew his limits. “No!”

The director sighed in relief and once again asked Gu Chuan, his tone ingratiating. “Mr. Gu, would this arrangement work for you?”

Jiang Mi, fuming, was about to object.

Her boyfriend’s first place was sacrosanct!

Who dared to take it away!

She would definitely tear them apart!

But suddenly, the man’s comforting gaze fell on her.

Jiang Mi’s anger dissipated instantly. She decided to listen to her boyfriend.

At that moment, Gu Chuan’s indifferent gaze turned to Ji Tong. “Who will you choose?”

Ji Tong felt a shiver at Gu Chuan’s gaze, as if he were being stared down by a fierce beast, certain of his doom.

Yet, this very gaze stirred a fierce desire to fight back, even to compete with the beast.

Ji Tong was originally aiming for Jiang Mi.

But today, repeatedly failing against Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan, and facing Gu Chuan’s disdain, left Ji Tong feeling unsettled.

He decided he would choose Jiang Mi!

If he could take away Gu Chuan’s beloved girl, he could crush Gu Chuan everywhere!

Moreover, Gu Chuan was just an ordinary bodyguard, with no ability, no resources, no popularity—nowhere near his level.

He was a top star with many female fans; just stirring up a CP with him would make Jiang Mi popular for a while.

As long as Jiang Mi wasn’t foolish, she would definitely choose him!

Ji Tong, stirred by confidence, walked up to Jiang Mi with his head held high, envisioning Jiang Mi choosing him, while Gu Chuan looked dejected and distressed.

But the next second, the girl’s cold and disdainful voice rang out.

“Idiot, stay out of this.”