Xie Qingyu was actually very nervous.

He's only been here for a little over a week and hasn't even met the villain yet.

All he knew was that the current plot seemed to deviate somewhat from the original book.

Shen Yan, who should have had poor grades, is now a sophomore at a prestigious Double First-Class university, and her grades are excellent.

I heard he gets scholarships every year, and his level of excellence is almost comparable to his sister's back then.

I also heard that he was the top science student in the college entrance examination two years ago, ranking first.

Such outstanding talents are naturally highly valued after being recognized by the Gu family.

Shen Yan usually lives at school and occasionally goes home. Each time, Gu Jinhua will call her over for a friendly chat.

Xie Qingyu didn't understand. How could a villain, who was being treated so well, still turn evil?

As a result, 2222 told him that he didn't need to become evil, because he wasn't innocent to begin with.

Shen Yan's favorability towards him is -50.

Not only his favorability rating, but also that of everyone else was -50, including his father, Gu Jinhua.

In short, he hated everyone equally.

Xie Qingyu's first reaction was, "No wonder he's a villain, he's really twisted."

Now, at this very moment.

The voice of the deranged villain came through the receiver.

"Brother, I heard you fainted. Are you alright?"

His gentle voice was soothing and pleasant, like the melodious sound of a cello, and his clear, youthful voice was full of concern.

"Dad said you're in the hospital. What happened?"

Xie Qingyu opened his mouth while holding his phone but didn't say anything.

No, this voice sounds too normal. It's pleasant and shows concern for him. Just by listening to the voice, you can tell it's from a sincere and gentle young man.

He doesn't look like a villain at all!

It doesn't look like someone has a -50 favorability rating towards everyone at all!

"It's nothing, I've just been too tired lately and haven't been getting enough rest," Xie Qingyu replied in a low voice.

"Really? That's good." The person on the other end seemed relieved, and their tone relaxed.

"Dad also said that I should help you with some of the work. Since you're free, you should rest more."

Xie Qingyu perked up and offered to share the workload.

Could they be setting a trap here, plotting to seize power?

However, the other party did not mention it again. Instead, they asked if he needed to bring lunch over, since his school was not far from the hospital.

Xie Qingyu quickly refused.

The villain is unpredictable, which makes him feel uncertain.

After all, in the original story, the villain was the one who tied up the male protagonist and forcibly broke both of his legs.

The male lead's storyline was incredibly tragic. He went bankrupt, lost his company, and was penniless. He also had his leg broken and was thrown out to fend for himself. If the female lead hadn't taken him in, helped him recover, and helped him make a comeback, the male lead would have been completely ruined.

The thought that such a terrifying heart was hidden beneath the gentle voice of the person opposite him sent chills down Xie Qingyu's spine, and he wished he could keep his distance.

It's best to avoid contact with perverts.

After a brief and indifferent exchange of pleasantries, Xie Qingyu hung up the phone.

He then noticed that there were thin beads of sweat on his forehead.

The pressure is immense, really, it's terrifying.

It was a voice that sounded perfectly normal, seemingly carrying a smile, but objectively it was clear that the other party was not extending any goodwill.

He even knew the terrible things the other party might do in the future, and Xie Qingyu was terrified just thinking about it.

If both legs are broken, wouldn't the pain make him faint?

Are we saying that this forced plot is unavoidable?

2222: [No, you have to complete the storyline before you can return to the real world.]

Xie Qingyu smiled politely, "I'm doing quite well here. I'm tall, handsome, rich, and I don't even have to take the college entrance exam. It's actually fine if I don't go back."

2222: […]

2222: […………]

2222: [Can't you be a little more career-minded?! You're making it hard for me to get anything done!!!]

【hey-hey. 】

2222: [What the hell are you chuckling about?!]

【whee. 】

Hehe.

【Ha ha. 】

[Quickly use the nunchucks, hum hum ha hey!]

2222: [……………………]

2222 laughed in exasperation.

This person is so despicable.

Xie Qingyu, on the other hand, slumped gracefully onto the hospital bed and continued watching the live stream.

at the same time.

Xie family.

Wen Yutong frowned as she looked at her phone.

Since last night, the news of Xie Yan and Gu Qingyu's engagement has been trending on social media, with a barrage of criticism, all accusing her of marrying a rich man.

This morning, Gu's stock opened lower and the share price dropped slightly.

Although the drop wasn't significant, it's enough to illustrate the point.

"What's wrong, Tongtong? Why are you pouting? Who made our Tongtong unhappy?"

Xie's mother, Wei Xinqiong, abandoned her usual elegant demeanor and walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate of cherries.

The cherries were big and red, almost black, very plump, and still had water droplets on them; they had been washed by Wei Xinqiong herself.

She sat on the sofa, placed the fruit plate in front of Wen Yutong, and her eyes were overflowing with affection.

"These are cherries air-freighted from Canada, they're so sweet, Tongtong, want to try some?"

With delicate features, Wen Yutong pursed her lips, accepted two cherries, and lowered her eyelids, clearly looking downcast.

"What's wrong, Tongtong?"

Wei Xinqiong couldn't stand Wen Yutong's expression, as if she had been wronged.

Years ago, she had to send her daughter away. During that time, Wei Xinqiong missed her daughter so much that she cried every day. Now that she has finally been reunited with her, she cherishes her like the apple of her eye. She feels heartbroken even when she sees her daughter frown.

"Mom." Wen Yutong raised her pitiful eyes, her voice like that of a helpless cat.

"I'm a little sad that Xie Yan announced her marriage to the Gu family."

The Xie family also attended Gu Jinhua's birthday celebration a while ago.

At that time, Wen Yutong was Xie's biological daughter who had just been recognized by the family. Naturally, her father took her to see the world, and she saw many impressive figures that only appeared in financial magazines.

Especially Gu Jinhua, a big shot in the business world, and Gu Qingyu, who is surrounded by countless accolades.

That day, he was wearing a black bespoke suit, with a straight posture, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and an imposing presence. He was simply a star that everyone was watching.

Wen Yutong fell in love at first sight.

But at the same banquet, she had just fallen in love with Gu Qingyu when she heard the news of his engagement to Xie Yan.

She almost couldn't catch her breath.

She was clearly the real daughter of the Xie family; Xie Yan was just a lucky imposter who was switched at birth.

He had endured so much hardship outside for so many years, and Xie Yan had enjoyed all the riches and honors, but in the end, Xie Yan had taken over his marriage contract.

She has nothing but a pretty face; she lacks common sense, brains, intelligence, and emotional intelligence. What makes her so special?

If Xie Yan can do it, then why can't she?

Seeing her daughter on the verge of tears, tormented by love, Wei Xinqiong's heart broke.

It was only because the previous generation of the Wei family had some connections with the Gu family that they jokingly arranged a betrothal between their children. Originally, seeing that the Gu family was now at the height of its power, the Xie family never dared to even dream of this betrothal that was not even close to happening.

As a result, some time ago, for reasons unknown, the old matter was brought up again, and Gu Jinhua seemed to be in a great hurry to make a decision.

With two daughters, one her own and the other brainless, she naturally favored Wen Yutong.

but……

Wei Xinqiong sighed and tenderly touched Wen Yutong's face.

"You haven't even turned 20 yet, you haven't escaped your fate. Anything that happens to Xie Yan isn't necessarily a good thing. What if that Gu Qingyu isn't a good person?"

She comforted him earnestly, "Don't think your mother is superstitious. The fortune teller who told your fortune is really skilled. Otherwise, our family company wouldn't have developed so smoothly. He was the one who told your father's fortune all along."

“The master said that it was best not to acknowledge you before you turned 20, but your adoptive parents passed away unexpectedly, and I couldn’t bear to let you live with other people. So, it was less than a year before I brought you back.”

Wen Yutong pursed her lips and remained silent, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

She understood the reasoning, but she was unwilling to accept it.

During this period, she occasionally attended gatherings of wealthy young ladies, and it was through their conversations that she learned just how vast the Gu family's business was and how outstanding Gu Qingyu was as a young talent.

She was someone even the most noble heiresses couldn't reach, yet Xie Yan has now managed to get close to her.

If it weren't for Xie Yan, this arranged marriage would have fallen into her lap, how could she not be resentful?

She had originally planned to make Xie Yan happy so that she could bring her along on future dates and also have some time to spend with Young Master Gu.

But now that Xie Yan has gone public, if I succeed in getting her, I might end up being labeled as a homewrecker who interfered in my sister's marriage.

A dark glint flashed in her eyes, and Wen Yutong, her eyes red, obediently said, "I understand."

"My Tongtong is the best girl."

Wei Xinqiong laughed, "After your 20th birthday, Mom will take you to change your surname. Then you will be the rightful daughter of the Xie family, and your parents will give you whatever you want."

The girl in front of him smiled slightly, then sniffed and asked with concern, "What about my sister? Is she angry?"

"Why is she angry? Does she deserve it?" Wei Xinqiong pouted, a hint of annoyance flashing in her eyes.

“She’s done a lot of stupid things over the years. If she can really marry into the Gu family, then we can also get on good terms. If something goes wrong, then she’s not my biological daughter anyway.”

"But you, your status is different now. You can't be as kind as before. There are many hidden dangers in wealthy families. Don't be foolish enough to trust just anyone."

Wen Yutong nodded with a blank look in her eyes, and then leaned in and hugged Wei Xinqiong tightly, rubbing against her like a little animal and acting coquettishly.

"I know, Mom is so nice."

The elegant woman's eyes immediately softened, "You..."

After sitting downstairs with Wen Yutong for a while, Wen Yutong went back inside.

She looked at the other trending topics with a somber expression.

Since the show started airing yesterday, Xie Yan's performance has exceeded everyone's expectations.

The dramatic and troublesome scene I had imagined did not occur; on the contrary, Xie Yan performed exceptionally well.

He doesn't mind getting dirty while doing tasks and playing games, and he doesn't mind finding ingredients and cooking. He works quickly and efficiently, not only not hindering his teammates, but also helping the red team get game points.

It's like he's become a completely different person.

Clicking on Xie Yan's trending topics, you'll find nothing but expressions of shock. People are saying, "Is this really the same Xie Yan who didn't recognize rice?" "Is the power of love really that great?" "She's completely transformed!"

Even Xie Yan's fan base quietly grew by 20,000.

The reputation seems to have improved slightly.

Wen Yutong frowned, and after a while, made a phone call.

Her tone was gentle, and her voice was sweet.

"Hey, senior, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with..."

------

The temperature difference between day and night in the forest is not large, but it is inevitably hot and humid by the river in summer.

The guests were all sweating profusely, but none of them took off their long sleeves.

They're all celebrities, so they're afraid of getting tanned and need to use sunscreen.

Xie Yan successfully speared four fish this morning using the harpoon given as a reward by the program team, one for each of them, enough to fill their stomachs.

She grew up in the countryside and had some skill in catching fish, but to everyone else it was nothing short of a miracle.

In terms of ingredients, the Red Team won against the Blue Team in terms of fruit, earning 5 points.

The next step is to figure out how to build a place for us to stay at night.

"Director, I suddenly have an idea, but I don't know if it's appropriate."

The director, who was standing in front of the monitor, turned his head and saw that the young assistant director was also smiling at him.

This executive director had only been in the industry for two years since graduation, but his resume was excellent, which is why he was able to join the "Law of the Wild" program team.

"What are your thoughts? Tell me."

“I think we could make the building challenge a bit more difficult for the guests. Right now, all they do in the forest is find wood to build a triangular shed. The audience is tired of that. I think we could go deeper into the forest and let the guests find something like vines to try.”

The director frowned. "Finding vines isn't a bad idea, but wouldn't it be a bit dangerous to go deeper into the area?"

The man waved his hand, "I'm in charge of site planning. This forest has a very low risk assessment, and there are cameras filming it. How dangerous could it be? If all else fails, we can ask the photographer to lend a hand."

The director thought about it and realized it might work.

After all, building sheds with wood is a very common practice, and it does lack innovation and fun.

"Alright, shall we send the Blue Team? Two veteran members plus Jin Nuomei, and Jin Nuomei does have some outdoor experience..."

"I think the Red Team is better. After all, Xie Yan's words yesterday have generated a lot of buzz and are still trending on social media. Moreover, I think she has improved a lot and should be able to handle it."

Upon hearing this, the director thought for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, then it's the Red Team."

So, Xie Yan frowned when she received the task card from the production team.

Song Tiantian was also a little surprised. They used to use wooden poles, ropes, and leaves, but never rattan.

There are no vines on the outskirts of the forest; you'll have to go further in to find them.

Xie Yan: [What happened? Was this part in the original storyline?]

System: [Emmm... It's Wen Yutong who doesn't like you. She hired someone to trip you up and make things more difficult, wanting to see you embarrass yourself during the live stream.]

Xie Yan paused, then quickly understood.

In the original novel, Xie Yan is portrayed as foolish, and Wen Yutong disdains to deal with her.

Only after discovering that Gu Qingyu had feelings for Bai Zhiwei did she use Xie Yan to deal with Bai Zhiwei.

However, Wen Yutong is unaware of Bai Zhiwei's existence, and Xie Yan has so publicly announced her marriage, so she naturally regards Xie Yan as her imaginary enemy.

It's easy to guess what that green tea girl is thinking.

Xie Yan smiled, her eyes narrowing.

She asked, "Stamina should include endurance, right? Is there anything else? With such an expensive exchange rate, there can't be nothing else included, right?"

The system proudly declared: "Absolutely! Increased stamina means improved endurance, strength, agility, and speed—a holistic physical enhancement! If your stamina reaches 100, you'll be a modern-day Wu Song! A reincarnation of Yama! Possessed by Zhang Fei! You could slap ten people away with a single blow!"

Xie Yan chuckled. "Did I receive the points from the stock price drop task this morning? Exchange all the remaining points for what you can, and give me some more stamina!"

System: [Alright!]

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