Chapter 86: Ji Tong is Done For

“What?! Gu Chuan is a big-shot capitalist? How is that possible? He’s just a bodyguard…”

“The seafood feast he treated the whole crew to during the second episode cost 20 million, and that private island is worth 3 billion. The money he casually throws around to make girls happy is more than you’ll ever earn in your lifetime!

“Ji Tong, open your eyes wide and see clearly what kind of person you’ve provoked!”

Ji Tong’s denial was abruptly cut off as he recalled the look in Gu Chuan’s eyes—cold, decisive, exuding an overwhelming sense of pressure and the aloofness of someone in a superior position. It sent chills down his spine, making him want to bow down in submission.

So, it wasn’t his imagination after all.

He had really angered a true capitalist big shot.

In an instant, his face turned deathly pale, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

“Lan, Sister Lan, what should I do?”

Zhang Lan, Ji Tong’s agent, was furious. She took a few deep breaths before scolding him again.

“You still have the nerve to ask me? I almost had to tie you up to keep you from joining that dating show. You brainless fool, you got manipulated by Bai Ruoruo’s sweet words, insisted on going, and now that things have gone wrong, you come crying to me?”

[So, Ji Tong only joined the dating show to help Bai Ruoruo???]

[But during the livestream, he deliberately made it seem like he was there for Jiang Mi. Ugh, these two are doing this on purpose!]

[I’d love to interview Ji Tong’s fans—how does it feel to know your idol joined a dating show to chase another woman?]

[It’s all Bai Ruoruo’s fault for seducing him. This is all on her.]

Ji Tong was genuinely infatuated with Bai Ruoruo, so when Zhang Lan put all the blame on her, he immediately took offense.

“It’s not Bai Ruoruo’s fault. She’s so innocent and kind. It’s that wretched Jiang Mi who’s bullying her, relying on Gu Chuan to back her up!”

Zhang Lan was almost driven to madness by Ji Tong’s idiocy and scolded him outright.

“Nonsense! If Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan were really bullying others, do you think a nobody like you would be flaunting yourself on the dating show, pulling off shady deals against them?”

“Not only are you brainless, but you’re also ridiculously stupid. Bai Ruoruo is a complete white lotus. She deliberately cried to you, and you stupidly fell for it, coming to the show to defend her.”

“Do you not realize your own worth? You’re a top star purely because of your fanbase. You rely entirely on them for a living, and yet you dare to go on a dating show and flirt with other women! Show some self-awareness!”

[This agent may be harsh, but her perspective is pretty spot on.]

[Exactly. Mimi and Gu Chuan never used their connections to do anything shady. They’ve always been upright.]

Ji Tong, who had been shaking with fear, was suddenly filled with rage and frustration after being scolded by Zhang Lan.

“Sister Lan, just because I call you Sister Lan, you think you’re somebody important? You’re my agent—you’re here to serve me, so show some respect!”

“They’re just a bunch of brainless fans, all lowlifes. They may be mad at me today and threaten to unfollow me, but I’ll post an apology on Weibo tomorrow, and they’ll come crawling back.”

Zhang Lan was truly furious, slamming the table and shouting.

“Don’t you dare say that again! Show some respect to your fans—they’re your bread and butter!”

“Ha! Bread and butter? They’re nothing more than my lapdogs. Do you believe that if I asked them to lick my shoes, they’d do it willingly? Ha!”

At that moment, a sudden, intense knocking came from Zhang Lan’s side. “Sister Lan, Sister Lan, open the door! Stop talking—Brother Ji’s live stream is still on!”

When Zhang Lan heard the news, she was livid. She rushed over to call Ji Tong to warn him to apologize, not having the heart to continue watching the live stream.

She had no idea that Jiang Mi had asked the director to keep Ji Tong’s live stream running.

Now…

Ji Tong was completely stunned, his gaze turning toward the camera in the corner, its red light blinking ominously.

Like a ghost…

Staring at it, Ji Tong suddenly collapsed to his knees, his expression vacant, his heart utterly broken.

It’s over!

He’s done for!

Completely done for!

“Haha, I spent three years of my life supporting someone like this.”

“Back when people insulted me, calling me a servant girl, I had the courage to fight back. I believed my connection with him was mutual, that he loved his fans. But now I realize, in his eyes, I really was just a servant girl.”

“Three years of sincerity, all for nothing. No, you’re worse than a dog—at least a dog knows loyalty. And you treated me like a servant girl?”

Jiang Mi was surprised by what she saw and let out a playful exclamation, “Oh my, Ji the top star has turned pale. How pitiful! Bai Ruoruo, aren’t you going to comfort your old lover?”

Bai Ruoruo’s face had already gone white the moment Ji Tong mentioned her name, and hearing Jiang Mi’s words now only made her feel both angry and resentful.

“I… I’m just ordinary friends with Brother Ji Tong.”

“An ordinary friend who was willing to join the dating show and stand up for you against me. Yes, that’s a good friend indeed—well worth keeping.”

“I… I didn’t… I never said anything to Ji Tong.”

Jiang Mi’s gaze turned icy, and her smile sent a chill through the air. “Ha, you didn’t need to say anything. You just had to put on a pitiful expression like I was bullying you, and those men would come running to your defense.”

Lu Yu chimed in smoothly, “We all know the term for people like that—white lotus.”

Cheng Lin also chuckled, “And Bai Ruoruo just happens to have the last name Bai (White).”

Bai Ruoruo was seething inside but knew better than to argue with Jiang Mi now, as it would only make her look worse.

She could only cast a pleading look at Shen Mingxuan, her eyes full of helplessness. “Brother Mingxuan, I… I really have nothing to do with Ji Tong. He’s been pursuing me, but I haven’t agreed.”

Shen Mingxuan wasn’t really paying much attention to what Ji Tong had said in his live stream because his mind was entirely focused on the revelation that Gu Chuan wasn’t just a lowly bodyguard but a powerful capitalist.

If this were true!

Could it be that Jiang Mi had really fallen for someone else?

But quickly, Shen Mingxuan dismissed the thought. No, impossible. Jiang Mi had loved him for over ten years; she couldn’t just change her feelings like that. She must still love him—there was no doubt about it!

At this point, seeing that Shen Mingxuan wasn’t responding, Bai Ruoruo clung to his arm, crying softly, “Brother Mingxuan, please believe me, okay?”

Shen Mingxuan, seeing her crying so pitifully, naturally wanted to comfort her. “Ruoruo, don’t cry. I be—”

“Hah, as the saying goes, ‘To get by in life, sometimes you have to wear a little green.’ It seems that Emperor Shen is doing quite well for himself,” Jiang Mi quipped, her tone light and mocking.

Shen Mingxuan froze, suddenly realizing that Bai Ruoruo might have been involved with Ji Tong behind his back. “Bai Ruoruo!”

Bai Ruoruo was both anxious and furious. Why did Jiang Mi always have to cause trouble for her? “Brother Mingxuan, you have to believe me. I really have nothing to do with Ji Tong.”

But a man’s pride is a fragile thing.

To believe or not to believe, that is the question.

Yet the words “I believe you” never came out of his mouth.

Jiang Mi clicked her tongue twice, ready to throw out another cutting remark, but at that moment, the tour bus arrived at the most luxurious villa in the center of the island.

Compared to mocking scumbags and vile women, Jiang Mi much preferred wrapping her arm around Gu Chuan’s as they walked into his home.

As the two approached the villa, two rows of maids stood waiting, bowing respectfully. “Sir, welcome home. Welcome, Miss Jiang.”

Just as they were about to enter, Jiang Mi glanced back and noticed that the cameraman was standing five meters away, not daring to come closer. She chuckled softly.

“Cameraman, aren’t you coming with us? I doubt there are any cameras installed inside the villa.”

As she spoke, Jiang Mi looked at Gu Chuan.

The man seemed to be smiling, his expression full of hidden meaning. “It wouldn’t be appropriate to have cameras inside.”

And why wouldn’t it be appropriate?

Naturally, because certain things shouldn’t be recorded.

However, Jiang Mi, who was still inexperienced, didn’t catch the implication. She shot a glance at the director, still smiling as she taunted him.

“Gu Chuan and I are people who play by the rules. Live stream is live stream, and the show is the show. We don’t abuse our privileges, right, Director?”

The director’s face turned ashen, his smile more painful than a cry. “Right.”

【Hahaha, the director’s getting a taste of his own medicine.】

【Serves him right for sucking up to Ji Tong.】

【Ji Tong is trash, too. He owes everything to his fans for his high status, and yet he disrespects them.】

【Don’t even mention that piece of garbage. Such bad luck.】

【Am I the only one who noticed Gu Chuan said there aren’t any cameras in the villa? Does that mean they can do anything naughty in there?】

【Ahhh, suddenly it feels like Gu Chuan sponsored the show with this island trip as part of some grand plan!!!】

After entering the villa with Gu Chuan, Jiang Mi felt great and full of curiosity.

This was her first time stepping into Gu Chuan’s domain. After all, he had always been playing the part of the underdog, keeping his true identity well hidden.

Gu Chuan’s true self…

The one who crushes the male and female leads’ luck…

Suddenly, Jiang Mi grabbed Gu Chuan’s hand, her almond-shaped eyes narrowing slightly, a sharp glint flashing in them.