Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Ji Tianfeng hadn't expected to be exposed so suddenly in public. His hand moved faster than his brain, instinctively covering his jacket pocket where he kept the lipstick.

Only then did he realize how guilty this made him look. He sheepishly lowered his hand, trying to salvage the situation. "I'm a member of a boy band. What's strange about carrying lipstick on me? As for this 'corpse oil lipstick' you mentioned, that's just too creepy. No normal person would even think of such a thing. I didn't expect Teacher Ning Yichu to just blurt it out like that... Don't slander me. I wasn't the one who offended you just now, was I? This is just vicious misplaced anger!"

However, the live-stream audience had already reacted—

"Holy shit, corpse oil lipstick!!!"

"Ji Tianfeng definitely looked guilty just now..."

"His tone of voice sounds guilty too..."

"Real corpse oil lipstick? I thought Ning Yichu was just speaking figuratively, and thought he was just being eloquent..."

"Ew, that's disgusting."

"Wait, is it real or fake? Corpse oil? Huh? Where would that even come from? Can you really put that stuff on your lips?"

"I'm going to have nightmares..."

"Um, Ning Yichu only just met Ji Tianfeng, right? Even if there really is such a thing as corpse oil lipstick, Ji Tianfeng would definitely keep it tightly under wraps. How would Ning Yichu know? He's probably just making it up. I think what Ji Tianfeng said makes sense; it's just baseless misplaced anger."

"What's there to be angry about? Ning Zeshu tried to stir up trouble but got exposed instead, ending up at a disadvantage. In comparison, Film Emperor He was even angrier. Ning Yichu doesn't look angry at all; he seems to be quite enjoying himself."

"Even if Ning Yichu were to lash out randomly in anger, something like 'corpse oil lipstick' is just too over the top."

"I personally don't think he just blurted it out randomly. Maybe He Shixia knew about these things and gave Ning Yichu the dirt on the guests they'd encounter on the show before filming started?"

"Besides, Ji Tianfeng's reaction really does seem guilty!"

"This is so intense! Is the show starting off this intense already? Ning Yichu is really daring to say that, hahaha. As expected, civilian guests have nothing to fear!"

"But his partner, He Shixia, isn't a civilian..."

"Regardless, publicly exposing someone is a major taboo in the industry, right?"

"Film Emperor He probably doesn't care? He looks quite relaxed right now. Not only is he not stopping his partner, he seems quite... indulgent?"

"Probably because he has seniority, a solid foundation, and a genuine background, so he's not worried about his place in the industry. That Ning Zeshu called him 'He Sixth Young Master'..."

"Did a quick search. Ning Zeshu's surname is Ning. The boss of Xiazhi Entertainment is called Ning Anxia. The surnames match. Ning Zeshu just said he got into the show through backdoor connections via his aunt. Could it be Xiazhi Entertainment?"

"Artists from Xiazhi Entertainment have never made much of a splash, but the company has stayed afloat. There are rumors that it's backed by the famous Kangning Grand Hotel, and the boss, Ning Anxia, is from the Ning family... In short, the surname 'Ning' for both Ning Yichu and Ning Zeshu strongly suggests they're from the Kangning Ning family."

"If He Shixia's family had a marriage arrangement with the Ning family ancestors, their family backgrounds probably weren't too different. Combined with some earlier rumors, can we confirm it now... Is He Shixia's 'He' really the 'He' of the He Group?"

"No wonder He Shixia is so composed. The He Group! In comparison, Kangning is nothing!"

"Looking at it this way, He Shixia and Ning Yichu are childhood sweethearts, right?"

"Just knowing each other since childhood doesn't necessarily make them childhood sweethearts, haha."

[Although He Shixia denied it, I still think that years ago, when he mistakenly thought his arranged marriage partner was Ning Yichu and added him as a friend, he probably had the thought, 'If it's Ning Yichu, then an arranged marriage is acceptable too'...]

"I think so too! Otherwise, why would he care about Ning Yichu's treatment in the Ning family?"

"Brother He really isn't that kind of enthusiastic person. As a fan, I agree with this guess! Sister-in-law, please look at Brother He a few more times. He keeps looking at you!"

"If Ning Yichu is an adopted child, that would explain why he and Ning Zeshu are about the same age but aren't twins..."

"But I'm really curious. Since the Ning family had their own child, why would they specifically adopt another one who's only slightly younger?"

[Also, judging from what He Shixia just said, it doesn't seem like the Ning family treated Ning Yichu as their own biological son. Otherwise, since Ning Yichu is the youngest, why is 'Young Master Ning' Ning Zeshu?]

"It's obvious Ning Yichu doesn't have a good relationship with the Ning family. You could tell from what they said when they first met Ning Zeshu at the port."

"Ning Zeshu's attitude is really strange... Um, can I say this? I feel like he's been trying to get Ning Yichu's attention... I didn't think much of it before because I thought they were biological brothers, but if it's an adoption relationship..."

"I'm more concerned about Ning Yichu's attitude towards He Shixia. It's also strange. It doesn't seem like they have much affection for each other."

"Corpse oil lipstick! Corpse oil lipstick! This is the most urgent matter!"

"Although I don't know what mindset or purpose Ning Yichu had for exposing this, he looks very composed. Does he have a follow-up move, like having evidence?"

The other guests present were also stunned by the "corpse oil lipstick" revelation.

Zheng Gu quickly chimed in, "There are indeed many bizarre rumors in the entertainment industry, like raising little ghosts or eating placenta for beauty. But they're mostly exaggerated gossip and sensational stories. Teacher Ning Yichu probably saw something while browsing gossip and remembered it, so he's just joking around now, right?"

"But Teacher Ning Yichu usually seems like a very serious person, not really the joking type. So even though you probably meant to lighten the mood, it sounded very serious at first, haha. Tianfeng has always been quick-tempered and speaks bluntly, but it's really nothing. Let's not take it to heart, okay, Tianfeng?"

The show's director also snapped back to reality. While the show wanted topics and discussions, some minor interpersonal conflicts among guests were enough. They didn't want a "problematic artist" scandal on the very first day before even reaching the destination, losing a guest.

The director tried to smooth things over, "Alright, alright, Teacher Ji, please sit down. Our game segment is about to start."

Ji Tianfeng had calmed down a bit by now. He actually didn't want to continue arguing with Ning Yichu either, especially since he was indeed guilty. Ning Yichu's current composed reaction, even after being refuted, made Ji Tianfeng even more uneasy.

So, although he knew that not clearing things up now would inevitably lead to online questioning later, Ji Tianfeng decided to take the out offered by his teammate and the director and step down for now.

"Teacher Ning Yichu isn't part of the entertainment industry, so his jokes can be a bit heavy-handed," Ji Tianfeng said, then tried to sit down and move past the topic.

But Ning Yichu had no intention of giving up halfway.

"If something like this is false, then I wouldn't call it a joke; it would be spreading rumors. I dare not shoulder that blame," Ning Yichu tilted his head slightly. "Teacher Ji, don't you dare take out the lipstick for everyone to see?"

Ji Tianfeng hadn't expected him to press the issue. Gritting his teeth, he pulled the lipstick out of his pocket. "What's there to be afraid of? It's just an ordinary lipstick! I didn't take it out earlier because we're live-streaming, and I was afraid people would think I was advertising. What do you want to say? That this lipstick is made from corpse oil? Where's your evidence?! This is utterly ridiculous. I gave you a way out, and you insist on picking a fight!"

The lipstick Ji Tianfeng took out looked no different from a regular one in its external packaging, even bearing the logo of a well-known brand.

Ning Yichu smiled faintly. "Lipstick cases usually have a sticker with the shade number at the bottom, with a circle of numbers on it. Teacher Ji, why don't you take out your phone and dial it now?"

Ji Tianfeng's face changed drastically, and his hand holding the lipstick clenched tighter. After taking out the lipstick, he had deliberately held it vertically, with the bottom facing the floor, so even the camera couldn't see it. He had gambled that Ning Yichu wouldn't know the details, but he lost the bet. Now he was in a difficult position.

The other guests, unaware, were confused. Cui Yun from the Make girl group asked, puzzled, "I've used this brand of lipstick before. It's a legitimate, well-known brand. The shade number is just three digits. Do you dial it like a phone number? Even if you can dial it, what's the point of calling it...?"

Ning Yichu looked at Ji Tianfeng. "Once Teacher Ji dials it, we'll know. Teacher Ji, if it's inconvenient for you to take out and unlock your phone in public, then show us the bottom of the lipstick. I can have He Shixia use his phone to make the call for you?"

He Shixia nodded in agreement. "What's the number?"

Ji Tianfeng was as if struck by lightning, remaining silent.

His silence was tantamount to admitting his guilt and inability to refute Ning Yichu's words.

Seeing this, Ji Tianfeng's two teammates grew anxious, both out of some degree of camaraderie and because they belonged to the same boy band. Ji Tianfeng was the most popular among the three. If something happened to him, not only would it affect whether they could continue filming the current show, but their future careers would also be impacted.

"Tianfeng! What's going on..." Shen Zhou asked, his face full of concern.

Zheng Gu reached out, wanting to take the lipstick from Ji Tianfeng. "What's wrong with the shade number? They're all officially designated. What does that have to do with consumers? Teacher Ning Yichu, are you saying this lipstick brand makes corpse oil lipstick? That would really blow things up."

Ning Yichu hadn't answered yet when Ji Tianfeng flinched dramatically, jerking his hand back and hurriedly shoving the lipstick into his jacket pocket as if afraid someone might see it. "No way!"

Zheng Gu was stunned, Shen Zhou looked even more worried, and the other guests were all in shock and confusion.

Ning Yichu drawled, "I never said there was anything wrong with the lipstick brand. It's just that someone is using this lipstick to profit from shady dealings."

"Since Teacher Ji is being tight-fisted and won't share with everyone, I'll just say it directly. Before this lipstick reached Teacher Ji, the shade label on the bottom was replaced. At first glance, it still looks like a shade label, but upon closer inspection, you'll notice an extra phone number printed around it. Every time Teacher Ji finishes a tube, he calls that number to buy a new one. The phone number is different each time—after all, it's a 'special' item, so the process has to be deliberately mysterious and cautious..."

Ji Tianfeng stared at Ning Yichu in disbelief. "You... how could you know... You've bought this kind of lipstick too, haven't you! That's why you know all the details... No, maybe you're actually the seller of this lipstick, that's how you know I bought it..."

Ning Yichu clicked his tongue lightly. "Teacher Ji is so scared out of his wits he's starting to babble."

"Uh... so Ji Tianfeng is admitting it, right?"

"Corpse oil lipstick... hmm... but why is the packaging from a major brand?"

"Probably knockoff packaging. That way, celebrities like Ji Tianfeng can conveniently carry it around and apply it in public."

"That's so disgusting, oh my god. Does corpse oil lipstick really exist?"

"I've long heard that the entertainment industry is full of bizarre superstitious practices, but I never imagined it was actually true..."

"So Ji Tianfeng really believes that applying corpse oil lipstick can boost his career luck? That's so absurd."

"They say the entertainment industry is a contradictory circle—both cutting-edge and unbelievably feudal..."

"But I've bought lipstick from this brand before. This packaging doesn't look counterfeit; their cases have special craftsmanship that's hard to replicate..."

"Corpse oil lipstick probably sells for a high price. A higher cost for more security is a trade-off the seller would make."

"I'm curious, how on earth did Ning Yichu find out about this?"

"Definitely not what Ji Tianfeng suggested. If Ning Yichu were involved, whether as a buyer or seller, there'd be no reason for him to expose it publicly."

"So it must have been his boyfriend who told him, right?"

On the live stream, Ji Tianfeng changed his tune. "Wait, no, if you bought it too, you shouldn't be saying this. If you're the seller, it makes even less sense to torpedo your own business... He Shixia is part of this circle, so he must have found out and told you, right?!"

Ning Yichu scoffed.

He Shixia told the truth. "I don't pay attention to other people's affairs in the industry, and I'm not as enthusiastic as A Ning. His source of information isn't me; I can't take credit for that."

Ji Tianfeng agitatedly ran his hands through his hair, quickly mussing up his carefully styled look.

Shen Zhou's expression was complicated. "So, Tianfeng, you really bought... corpse oil lipstick? The one you applied this morning was the same one you just took out, right? You... why would you do that?"

Zheng Gu looked appalled. "Oh my god, so that's why you wouldn't lend me your lipstick before? I thought you were just being stingy... Thank goodness you didn't lend it to me..."

Ji Tianfeng, fuming and desperate, retorted, "What do any of you know! After I started using this lipstick, I actually blew up! The reason I'm more popular than all of you is because this lipstick boosted my career luck!"

"He's still defending the corpse oil lipstick even now..."

"He was indeed popular before, but from now on... it's over for him."

"Success and failure both because of lipstick? Could it be that his previous popularity was actually consuming his future in advance?"

"Wait, how are there people actually starting to believe this too?"

"Corpse oil, oh my god... where does the raw material even come from? The more you think about it, the scarier it gets..."

"Lipstick brand: How unlucky! An unwarranted disaster!"

Zheng Gu was displeased with Ji Tianfeng's attitude. "What are you yelling at us for? Now it's out in the open that you use this disgusting stuff. Still talking about popularity? I'd like to see how popular you'll be from now on. You'll drag our whole Alien group down with you!"

Ji Tianfeng shot back with a cold sneer. "That's not what you said when you were benefiting from my resources."

The show's director wore a troubled expression—Ji Tianfeng's use of corpse oil lipstick was now confirmed, so the production team could hardly continue filming with him, especially since this was a live show... They'd have to ask Ji Tianfeng to leave once they docked. This meant the production team's pre-planned arrangements would have to be adjusted on the fly...

"Director, don't worry. Teacher Ji can still be retained." Ning Yichu said with a smile. "His resources will definitely be affected after the show, but if the production team keeps him and lets him finish filming as originally planned, they probably won't face too much backlash. I think the audience can accept watching him for three more days."

Ji Tianfeng glared at Ning Yichu. "Oh, acting the saint now? If you're so considerate of the production team, why stir the pot on the very first day?!"

"Uh, I don't want to watch corpse oil lipstick for three more days..."

"Ning Yichu really isn't part of the entertainment industry; he doesn't understand the impact."

"If the production team dares to keep Ji Tianfeng, this disgusting person with no bottom line, I'll be the first to criticize them."

"Wasn't there a last-minute addition anyway? There was already one extra person. After Ji Tianfeng leaves, the number of guest stars will be the same as originally planned, so it won't affect anything."

"If the production team dares to keep Ji Tianfeng, they won't just be criticized—they'll definitely face a flood of complaints and reports..."

"I really want to interview Ji Tianfeng's fans and ask how they're feeling right now."

"Originally thought their idol was on a hit show and about to become famous, but instead, before even reaching the filming location, he's already infamous. The downfall was so swift they didn't even have time to process their feelings, thank you very much."

"We only have three days in total. There are too many things I want to shake up, and I'm afraid there won't be enough time, so of course I have to start causing trouble on the first day." Ning Yichu stated matter-of-factly.

These few short sentences made the audience even more restless, their imaginations running wild.

Ji Tianfeng, having lost his cool, tried to move toward Ning Yichu to get physical but was held back by his teammate Shen Zhou.

Shen Zhou looked at Ning Yichu. "Teacher Yichu, you just said Tianfeng could still be retained. What did you mean by that?"

Ning Yichu smiled. "Because Teacher Ji has actually never used corpse oil lipstick."

As soon as these words were spoken, not only the other bystanders but even Ji Tianfeng himself was stunned. "...You... what do you mean? First, you expose me, and now you want to take back what you said?"

"Ji Tianfeng: Wouldn't I know whether I've used it or not?!"

"Originally, Ji Tianfeng could have argued that he only bought it but hadn't overcome the psychological barrier to actually use it. Unfortunately, his teammates already revealed that he has used it."

[Curious, Ning Yichu doesn't seem like the type to make baseless claims. So how is he going to 'help' Ji Tianfeng turn things around?]

"Wait, I just thought of a possibility. Do you know about white-label products..."

"You were scammed." Ning Yichu said flatly. "You believed that corpse oil lipstick could change your fortune, and through connections, you bought the incredibly rare 'corpse oil lipstick.' After using it a few times, your career happened to hit a small peak, so you became even more devoted to the 'corpse oil lipstick.' But in reality, the lipstick the seller gave you was just ordinary lipstick; they only replaced the shade label on the bottom with their own. They printed different contact numbers on the labels each time just to create an aura of mystery and make you more awed and tight-lipped."

The room fell silent.

Ji Tianfeng looked like a duck whose neck had been wrung, opening and closing his mouth without making a sound.

Then, Ji Tianfeng broke down. "I was scammed?"

He pulled out the lipstick he had just carefully tucked away. "How is that possible... They told me they went to great lengths to specially package it as a major brand lipstick so that when I needed to reapply in public, it wouldn't look cheap and no one would realize I was using corpse oil lipstick... They lied to me?! They scammed me out of 1.88 million per tube with 1,500-yuan lipstick?!"

Ning Yichu was highly amused. "Look on the bright side—at least they didn't pass off a 1.5-yuan no-name lipstick as something discreet to avoid attention."

"Sorry, but hahahahaha."

"Uh, so the creepy case turned into an economic fraud?"

"I so did not see this sudden twist coming."

"Damn, 1.88 million! Are idols and scammers both making this much money?!"

"Well, if that's the case, I can accept Ji Tianfeng staying for another three days, hahaha."

"But his intention to use corpse oil lipstick was real. It's fine if he finishes this show for our amusement, but I can't accept him staying active in the industry afterward."

[Ning Yichu said he still wants to "cause trouble," so there's probably plenty more drama to come. After all that's exposed, I bet Ji Tianfeng still won't escape being blacklisted.]

[Speaking of which, this kind of fraud probably didn't only trick Ji Tianfeng. There must be many other "victims" in the industry. Let's see if they dare to report it, hahaha.]

"Anyway, Ji Tianfeng probably won't just swallow this loss silently. Looking forward to him reporting it to the police—it's dog eat dog!"

"Speaking of which, Ning Yichu really knows how to spill the tea, hahaha."

Ji Tianfeng still looked to be in denial. "How could I be tricked? This lipstick didn't work? My success was all because of myself? How could this be... Even when I was exposed earlier, I was still trying to protect this contact number. I... That bastard Han Wushuang, how dare he trick me!"

Shen Zhou and Zheng Gu were both stunned. "Han Wushuang?!"

At this point, Ji Tianfeng had nothing left to hide. "He was the one who told me about corpse oil lipstick, and he was my connection! Every time I bought lipstick, it was through him... He dared to trick me. After the recording, I'll report him to the police!"

"Who's Han Wushuang?"

"Oh my god, Alien has five members. One of the two who couldn't join the show is Han Wushuang!"

"Oh, so it's one of their own fleecing another. Interesting."

"Great, another idol's reputation has fallen from grace."

"Will Han Wushuang go on the run tonight? Hahaha."

"Judging by his fame, Han Wushuang is clearly more successful as a scammer. Hilarious."

"The entertainment industry is truly full of 'talent'."

"The industry needs someone like Ning Yichu—well-informed, beautiful, kind-hearted, and generous with the tea! So friendly to us gossip lovers!"

After all these twists and turns, the director sighed with mixed feelings—well, as long as it doesn't affect the current recording.

"Then... shall we move on to the game segment?"

As the director spoke, the crew and other guests all glanced—some obviously, some not—at Ning Yichu, wondering if he had anything more to say.

Ning Yichu smiled slightly. "Sure, let's play the game."

The director breathed a sigh of relief. "On the tablets in your hands, our program team has already installed a specially developed game app. Please open it."

The app interface was simple, more like a questionnaire. The director asked the guests to open the example and explained the rules using it as a guide.

The first section was the identity field. After the Q&A started, two identities would be generated: "Truth-Teller" and "Liar." The second section was the question, and the third was a blank box for the guests to input their answers, followed by a submit button. There were no other elements.

"When answering questions, the identity field is randomly generated. Guest teachers with the 'Truth-Teller' identity should answer truthfully, while those with the 'Liar' identity should do the opposite. After all answers are submitted, the guest teachers will take turns stating their answers, and the other guests will judge whether they are true or false."

"Guest teachers whose identities are successfully identified earn one point for that round. After all Q&A rounds, the order of selecting accommodations will be determined by the point ranking."

"Please note, guests with the 'Liar' identity cannot give overly absurd answers just to expose themselves. For example, for the sample question, 'What is your favorite sport?' you cannot answer something completely unrelated like 'eating fried chicken.'"

After the director finished explaining, Zhang Kejiu from the Make girl group raised her hand. "If I'm already sure someone is lying, can I deliberately say they're a 'Truth-Teller' to prevent them from earning points?"

The director nodded. "That's allowed within the game rules."

The celebrity couple Ren Shi and Qin Muyun had remained silent throughout, not even chiming in while watching the drama. It was only now that Ren Shi spoke up. "Most of us are meeting for the first time today, so we're not familiar enough. It might be hard to judge whether someone is telling the truth or lying."

The director replied, "But there are familiar faces among the other guests. For example, since Ren Shi and Qin Muyun are a couple, Qin Muyun can help guide the others when Ren Shi's identity is being guessed. This segment is really just an icebreaker to warm things up. No need to take it too seriously—it's just a game."

No one else raised any questions, and the game segment officially began.

The guests looked down at the first question on their tablets: "What animal are you most afraid of?"

It really wasn't a tricky question designed just for sensationalism.

In his previous life, Ning Yichu and He Shixia had also answered this question during this segment of the show, but back then, it hadn't appeared in the first round.

In this life, both Ning Yichu and He Shixia were reborn. Due to this chain of events, Ning Zeshu had also joined the show. So, it made sense that the questions in the game segment had changed—a butterfly effect.

Ning Yichu's generated identity for this round was "Liar," so he calmly typed "dog" as his answer and clicked submit.

The other guests also completed their answers one after another.

The director also had a tablet and could monitor the progress from the admin backend of the game app. After confirming that all the guests had submitted their answers, the director looked at Ji Tianfeng, who was sitting at the far end, paused for a moment, and said, "Then, starting with Teacher Ji Tianfeng, please reveal your answer for this round's question?"

Ji Tianfeng straightened his collar as if the "corpse oil lipstick" incident had never happened, smiling nonchalantly at the camera. "The animal I'm most afraid of is snakes. I can't even bear to look at them."

The director nodded and turned to the other guests. "Next, please take turns judging Teacher Ji Tianfeng's answer. Let's start with Teacher Zheng Gu, Ji Tianfeng's teammate?"

Zheng Gu hesitated for a moment. "This is a bit awkward. Even though we're teammates, I really don't know what animals Tianfeng is afraid of... But I guess he's probably a 'Truth-Teller.' Being afraid of snakes is pretty common. To be honest, I also answered 'snake.'"

Shen Zhou also seemed hesitant, but his conclusion was different from Zheng Gu's. "Tianfeng is probably a 'Liar'... I think he's quite brave and doesn't seem like someone who's afraid of snakes."

At this point, even though Ning Yichu, He Shixia, and Ning Zeshu hadn't given their judgments yet, Ji Tianfeng already had five votes for being a "Truth-Teller," making up the majority. The outcome was essentially decided.

Ji Tianfeng laughed. "Oh well, looks like I won't earn points this round. I didn't realize being afraid of snakes was so common. If I'd known, I would've written something else. I was actually a 'Liar.'"

Ning Yichu rested his chin on his hand, looking perfectly at ease. "It's normal for someone who puts snakes in their teammate's bed not to realize that being afraid of snakes is quite common. No need to feel down, Teacher Ji Tianfeng."

Hearing this, Ji Tianfeng's expression changed drastically. "Ning Yichu, you—!"

"Oh my god, there's more?!"

"Hahaha, I knew Ji Tianfeng had plenty of scandals."

"Is Ning Yichu picking a fight with him? Hahaha."

"Putting snakes in someone's bed? Damn, which teammate was that unlucky?"

Ning Yichu looked thoughtful. "Hey, Teacher Ji Tianfeng, do you think Han Wushuang tricked you with the 'corpse oil lipstick' because of this incident? Maybe he wanted revenge?"

"Wow, so Han Wushuang was the one who got snakes in his bed?"

"This scandal is getting juicier by the minute."

Ji Tianfeng's mind raced, and he concluded that Ning Yichu couldn't possibly have evidence. So, he stubbornly denied it. "I know you were right about the corpse oil lipstick, but just because you got one thing right doesn't mean everyone will believe whatever you say next. I never did anything like putting snakes in someone's bed!"

Ning Yichu tilted his head and looked at Ji Tianfeng's teammate, Shen Zhou. "But Teacher Shen Zhou saw it, right?"

Shen Zhou's face turned pale as he clenched his hands, not arguing back.

Ji Tianfeng looked at Shen Zhou in disbelief.

Ning Yichu sighed softly. "To compete for the center position, Teacher Ji Tianfeng deliberately hid snakes in Han Wushuang's bed, knowing full well that Han Wushuang was afraid of them. Han Wushuang was so scared he fell and hit the back of his head, fainting and unable to dance for a while. Sure enough, the center position for the next stage went to Teacher Ji Tianfeng."

"As for Teacher Shen Zhou, even though he saw Teacher Ji Tianfeng hiding the snakes, he was afraid of causing trouble. Since it didn't concern him, he pretended not to see it. But he wasn't cold-hearted enough. After seeing how pitiful Han Wushuang was afterward, Teacher Shen Zhou quietly told him the truth."