Chapter 85: Tearing Off the Last Fig Leaf

“The original plan was for the new guests to choose their first impressions and then have a two-hour date to get to know each other, without any competition-related rewards.”

This rule was reasonable and normal. If it had been an ordinary guest, things would have followed this routine.

The director swallowed nervously and continued with difficulty, “But the new guest selection was changed at the last minute, so the rules also changed, and… well…”

This time, before the director could finish, a cool voice interrupted him.

“Because the new guest is a top-tier celebrity, the production team had to give special treatment, so after the competition rankings were confirmed, they shamelessly rigged the results.”

“After all, Ji Tong is a top-tier celebrity, while my Gu Chuan is just a bodyguard, right?”

Each word was direct and sharp, brutally tearing away the last fig leaf that covered the production team’s actions.

The production team hadn’t spared her Gu Chuan’s dignity, so why should she show them any mercy? If they wanted to play dirty, she could too!

The director deeply regretted his actions and tried to plead, “Mi, Mimi…”

Jiang Mi immediately raised her hand, “No need, Director. You’re too good at currying favor. A nobody like me isn’t worthy of talking to you.”

Gu Chuan, watching Jiang Mi’s sarcastic expression, felt a trace of tenderness in his eyes. He reached out and gently rubbed her hand.

Jiang Mi, feeling tickled, turned back to warn him, “Don’t mess around; I’m helping you get even.”

Gu Chuan’s smile deepened, his voice low and seductive, “As you wish, Miss.”

[Ahhh, I’m dying! Finally, we get to hear Gu Chuan call her ‘Miss’ again.]

[That sultry, lingering tone! My ears are about to get pregnant!]

[Jiang Mi’s sarcasm is spot-on. The production team deserved this.]

[Ji Tong isn’t exactly innocent either.]

[If you want to blame someone, blame the production team. They saw Ji Tong’s popularity and begged him to come, offering special privileges. This isn’t his fault.]

[Oh wow, what a perfect little white lotus! It’s all the production team’s fault, and your ‘innocent’ Ji Tong had nothing to do with it, right? Did you see how smug he was when he heard about his special privileges? It was disgusting.]

[I suddenly feel sorry for Ji Tong’s fans. They’re out here fighting for him, unaware that he’s just here to flirt with girls on a reality show.]

[Nonsense, the company forced him to join this trashy dating show.]

Meanwhile, Jiang Mi noticed the director’s pale, dazed expression and grew bored. Her eyes lit up as she had another idea.

“By the way, I bet Ji Tong doesn’t know that Gu Chuan is the island’s owner, does he? This is such big news; we should let him know.”

The director didn’t dare refuse, “Miss Jiang, how would you like to do it?”

Jiang Mi raised an eyebrow, “Call him and tell him. Let everyone see his reaction.”

As soon as Jiang Mi suggested this, Ji Tong’s fans started cursing her in the comments, accusing her of going too far. They felt sorry for their idol, who they believed had been forced by his company to participate in this trashy dating show and was now being unfairly criticized due to the production team’s favoritism.

But no matter how much Ji Tong’s fans raged, the production team prepared to contact him.

Those staying in the communal area of the wooden house were all busy preparing dinner, except for Ji Tong, who claimed to be feeling unwell and openly went back to his room to rest.

Since that was the case, there was no need to send a cameraman in; they simply connected to the live feed from inside the wooden house.

Just as they were about to call him, Ji Tong’s phone rang first.

Soon, Ji Tong’s annoyed voice could be heard, “Hello? Lan-jie, what’s up?”

Lan-jie, Ji Tong’s manager, had just received the news that Ji Tong had offended a powerful tycoon on the show. Furious, she immediately called to warn him.

“Ji Tong, you need to drop your entitled attitude. Be more aware of your situation. Don’t think that just because a few fans like you, you’re untouchable. How dare you offend a capital tycoon? Go apologize right now!”

Ji Tong, who hadn’t been watching the live broadcast and had no idea what had happened, was in a foul mood after being scolded out of nowhere.

“Lan-jie, did you take something? Ha! Aside from that weakling Shen Mingxuan, who here has more fame than me? What capital tycoon? Even the director fawns over me. I’ll pick a fight with anyone I want!”

“You must have lost your mind! Gu Chuan is the island’s owner, the capital tycoon who’s invested heavily in this show! Get over there and apologize immediately!”