Chapter 126: Come Out, I Promise Not to Beat You to Death!

Chapter 126: Come Out, I Promise Not to Beat You to Death!

The next day, the morning started at 8 AM.

Pei Ji arrived at the school cafeteria at seven, and as soon as he entered, he ran into a fellow student from his department.

"Brother Pei!" the classmate greeted him with a teasing tone, "You're really early today. Didn't you cook for your uncle this morning?"

Pei Ji gave him a cold glance, his voice indifferent, "No, he’s not my uncle, just a junior of my father’s."

The classmate quickly slapped his forehead, "Oh, my memory! He’s a junior of my father’s, right?"

"Yes." Pei Ji started walking, his expression saying 'stay away.'

But the classmate still followed him, "Brother Pei, does your uncle still not have a girlfriend? Isn’t it a bit much to have you take care of his daily needs all the time..."

Pei Ji stopped in his tracks and turned sharply, his eyes cold, "Do you ever stop talking?"

"Ah?" The classmate was stunned.

"My family matters are none of your business." Pei Ji threw over his shoulder and continued walking away.

The classmate stood still, muttering, "Are all top students such weirdos?"

Family matters?

We’re not even related!

After buying breakfast, Pei Ji sat in a corner.

The girls nearby were chatting excitedly.

"The Revenge Squad is launching a new variety show! I’m so excited, they’re all so handsome!"

"I love Brother Li and Brother Xiao; they’re strong and sweet, the perfect couple, and they totally match me!"

"Director Zhou and Section Chief Shi are also amazing; their chemistry is unbeatable!"

"Who's left? Invincible Sister and Brother Feng? They..."

Pei Ji perked up his ears, his eyes turning hostile.

The girl continued, "Invincible Sister is better off alone. If she were with Brother Feng, wouldn't she bully him to death?!"

"Yes, yes, yes! No one should even try to get close to my Invincible Sister! But anyway, Brother Feng is really the long-suffering type, I really want to see him cry from being bullied!"

"I know, I know! I just want to see him cry from being bullied!"

Hearing this, Pei Ji’s lips curled into a slow smirk, his expression brightening.

Crying looks good,

especially when he’s begging you not to bite him...

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The setting of *Super Competition* is in ancient times, so the shooting naturally occurred in a film and television city closest to the capital.

All the guests would wear flowing ancient costumes, and they needed to get their makeup done by stylists before the official shoot.

Jian Li walked into the hotel with his suitcase. The assigned cameraman rushed over immediately. "Hello, Teacher Jian Li, I am your personal cameraman. During the shoot, if you have any needs or requests, please let me know."

"Okay," Jian Li nodded. "No requests for now, you can do as you see fit."

The initially nervous cameraman relaxed a little upon hearing this. "Got it!"

"Teacher Jian Li, this way, please. The makeup artist is already waiting for you."

The staff guided him, and Jian Li followed slowly. "Do we need makeup for a variety show?"

"Yes, to enhance the on-screen effect," the staff replied, studying Jian Li’s face. "Your features are particularly suited for ancient costumes. With the right attire, you’ll definitely amaze everyone."

Jian Li's mouth curled into a rebellious arc. "I’m not here to win a beauty pageant, so amazing isn’t necessary."

By this point, shooting had already started, and fans were already waiting in the live stream. Hearing this, live comments instantly flooded the screen.

"Wow, wow, wow! Brother Li is still the same, so cool and confident!"

"I have a doubt, isn't this supposed to be a competition? Why set the background in ancient times? Everyone knows ancient costumes are incredibly cumbersome; doesn't that affect performance?!"

"I guess it's probably simplified clothing, right? Who would be crazy enough to do that in a variety show? And it's a competitive one?"

"But putting that aside, I'm really looking forward to Brother Li's ancient costume appearance! I hope he and Brother Xiao wear matching outfits! I'll be over the moon for that!"

"I get you, sister! That movie *Sentinel and Guide* was shelved, sniff, only ancient costumes can make up for it now!"

Jian Li walked into the makeup room, and a pure white ancient-style clothing was handed to him.

He reached out to take it, raising an eyebrow, "Does this have twenty pounds of weight in it?"

The makeup artist quickly explained, "Mr. Jian Li, sorry, but to authentically portray the character, everyone has to wear this. If you find it too restrictive, should I put in a request?"

"But it seems like the request might not work..."

Jian Li smiled, "No need, this will do."

He took the clothes and went into the fitting room.

After a short while, he came out, fully dressed.

A staff member glanced inside, "Mr. Jian Li, this is the full set, didn't you forget something?"

Jian Li raised an eyebrow, "Do you want to check?"

"No, I didn't mean it," the staff member quickly waved their hands,

"I trust you completely!"

"Am I the only one who finds this weird?! It feels like Brother Li is being singled out. Are the other members of the 'Vendetta Team' treated the same?"

"Just heard from the other sub-feeds, same deal, they all have to wear these heavy ancient costumes!"

"Who would believe there's no ulterior motive here?! Has Lu Siqi arrived yet? I want to see his outfit!"

"Lu Siqi's makeup room isn't streaming; they're calling it 'maintaining a sense of mystery,' ha! Who cares about his mystery, I only care about the competition being fair!"

Thirty minutes later, Jian Li finished his light makeup and walked out of the makeup room.

At this point, the Grudge Squad was already standing in the lobby, each looking uncomfortable,

some rolling up their sleeves and others tugging at their collars.

Yuan Feng complained, "Wearing this in such hot weather, I'll either suffocate or die from the heat. Did the planner go crazy?"

Luo Wudi asked, "Who's the planner? If they haven’t been kicked yet, I’ll go finish the job."

Zhou Nan and Shi Huayi simultaneously grumbled, "If the planner dares to show up, I’ll get them!"

Behind the monitors, the planner was shaking in fear,

thinking, 'This isn’t my fault,

don't hurt the innocent!'

As Jian Li approached, he asked, "Where's Huò Xiāo? Why isn't he here?"

"Who knows what the production team is doing to him," Luo Wudi rolled her eyes, then looked Jian Li up and down, puzzled, "How come you look so slim in that outfit? Isn't it the same set?"

"Big Sis Wudi, it is the same set! It’s just that Brother Li has hidden muscles; he looks slim even when dressed!"

"The camera just panned to him, and Brother Li is absolutely stunning! He’s as handsome as a jade ornament, a one-of-a-kind gentleman!"

The live comments exploded, eagerly anticipating, "When Brother Xiāo appears, the two of them together will definitely be a treat for the eyes!"

Just as the comments were getting hyped, a commotion erupted in the distance.

The Grudge Squad and the camera both turned to look, only to see Lu Siqi, who had just finished his makeup, slowly approaching, flanked by staff.

He also wore a white outfit, similar in style to Jian Li’s,

but his looked much lighter, allowing him to walk effortlessly.

"Jian Li, what a coincidence!" Lu Siqi approached with a smile, "We’re wearing the same color. Could it be that our task is to play a couple?"

The live comments instantly flooded in.

"Have some shame?! Seriously, is bringing money into the group always this blatant?!"

"Ha, just because you're wearing couple clothes, you really think you're a couple now?"

"Lu Siqi, can you stop daydreaming, alright?!"

"The previous commenter is killing me! Siqi, Siqi! What does this mean?!"

Jian Li glanced at Lu Siqi, about to throw some insults,

But suddenly, a tall figure appeared beside him, sliding an arm around his waist and speaking in a suggestive tone,

"You were running naked in front of me last night, and today you're wearing matching outfits with someone else?"

"Do you think I’m just a decoration, your boyfriend?"

"Damn?! Did I hear that right? Did Brother Li really run naked last night?!"

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