In the blink of an eye, it was lunchtime. The seven guests went their separate ways to wait for the meal.
Xiao Sese lay on the platform, bored, listening to music with her headphones on. Sunlight filtered through the dense leaves and cast shadows across her face, giving her an unexpectedly tranquil and gentle appearance.
Suddenly, a shadow fell over her. Another body, radiating a thirty-seven-degree warmth, leaned in close and reached out to pluck one of her headphones away.
Warm breath brushed against her ear, as intimate as a whisper.
"What are you listening to?"
Xiao Sese felt a jolt of electricity. She jumped a full step away and glared at Rong Yao, who was standing behind her, with guarded eyes.
[Holy crap, am I hallucinating because I'm on the toilet? Why does it feel like the award-winning actor Rong Yao is hitting on her?]
[No way! Is this girl’s voodoo magic that powerful? I need a tutorial!]
[The sight of those two standing together just now was heaven for anyone who loves a good-looking face!]
[So weird, did they know each other before? How do I remember Rong Yao saying "long time no see" to Xiao Sese right from the start?]
[Just went back and checked: in that movie she did with Director Wang, she was the second female lead and Rong Yao was the seventh male lead!]
...
"What are you doing? Trying to commit workplace sexual harassment?!"
Rong Yao looked completely innocent, his long lashes fluttering. "Not at all. I just wanted to know what you were listening to."
"Don't be fooled by my pure and cute exterior. My playlist is hardcore!"
Rong Yao leaned in another step, his low, seductive voice filled with magnetism. "I'll have to see just how 'hard' I can get."
Bullet comments:
[!!! Are you guys not going to say anything?? Then I'm not saying anything either.]
[Wait! This isn't the baby bus I usually ride!!]
[I'm just a thirty-year-old man with a beard; I can't handle this speed.]
Truth be told, Rong Yao’s flirting was quite blatant, but who was Xiao Sese?
She abruptly switched off her Bluetooth, and the distinct, raspy vocals of *Second Hand Rose* blasted into the air.
Xiao Sese began to gyrate in place with a *dancers' crossover step*, grabbed a nearby broom (tossing her hair back and forth), mimicked a rock guitar, and belted out the lyrics at the top of her lungs with a voice like a rusted gong:
"What people won't believe is the truth,
Love is nothing but a string of ghost stories!
That mountain demon can't drink the Taoist's wine, and I can't smoke the cigarette the Matchmaker hands me..."
Rong Yao: "..."
[With this girl's mental state, why was I even looking forward to her playlist?]
[Rong Yao: Fine, fine! You really know how to kill the romantic mood.]
[My pet monkey, whom I just trained, is now rolling on the floor and begging me, 'Master, please, stop the chanting!']
[I feel like someone just threw a pair of old boxers at my face.]
#HowHardCanRongYaoGet?#
#AwardWinningActorHitsOnCrazyWoman#
#XiaoSeseRustyGongVoice#
The livestream platform exploded again. Countless passersby swarmed in to watch, and the show's popularity reached an unprecedented peak.
The song continued to play, and strangely enough, it started to sound catchy!
Wang Qiang, smelling of medicinal oil, rolled on the floor laughing.
Li Shuer swayed back and forth to the rhythm.
Meng Lian sat in her chair, nodding along to the beat.
Only Director Wang stood to the side, cowering and speechless:
*How do I save you, my high-end reality show?*
...
When it was time to eat, Xiao Sese, Rong Yao, and Meng Lian each hugged a platter of luxury seafood.
Wang Qiang held a staff member’s boxed lunch, laughing carefreely.
Li Shuer, Song Beichen, and Shi Youran looked on with helplessness and indignation.
Xiao Sese held her feast and ran over to the three empty-handed people, beckoning with her small hand.
"Come, come, come! Good food shouldn't be enjoyed alone..."
Li Shuer (giggling), Song Beichen (full of surprise), Shi Youran (wary).
"Good food shouldn't be enjoyed alone, let's all have a look～"
Li Shuer (stopped giggling), Song Beichen (forehead covered in black lines), Shi Youran (I knew it).
...
"So, we really don't get anything to eat?"
"Teacher Song, I stated the rules at the very beginning. If you don't complete the task, you don't get a meal."
"No way, no way? Does anyone actually think all that was just show effects and the production team would prepare a Manchu-Han feast in private?"
Xiao Sese’s snide, sarcastic tone made Song Beichen grit his teeth so hard he almost shattered his molars.
He pondered for a moment and said calmly, "I suspect this is a test set by the director to check our solidarity. How about this? Since two of the ladies have no food, I propose we share our lunch. In exchange, if there are any limited food supplies in the future, everyone should help each other and contribute their own packages. This is best for everyone, don't you think?"
After speaking, Song Beichen looked at Shi Youran and Li Shuer with expectation. The former nodded like a chicken pecking at grain, while the latter looked hesitant.
"Oh my god! You scared me!" Xiao Sese suddenly screamed.
"For a split second, I felt like a mercenary in Iraq. Bullets were whizzing past my ears, and suddenly one hit my helmet. I thought I was dead! I dove to the ground, took off my helmet, and inspected it—thankfully it was just a few scratches. When I looked closely, it turned out to be the beads from your abacus, you little brat!"
"Xiao Sese!" Song Beichen couldn't take it anymore and slammed the table, standing up. "Do you have to be such a troll?"
"No, no, no. Being a troll is just my camouflage; having a mental illness is my ultimate skill. And the reason I’m still alive is to go crazy!"
Xiao Sese suddenly stood on her chair, hands on her hips, looking down at Song Beichen. In both words and presence, she crushed him completely.
"I can't even be bothered to expose you. Why are you asking that green-tea sycophant Shi Youran? If you’ve got the guts, ask me! I worked my tail off catching shrimp, holding onto the mindset of 'I'll work myself to death just to spite this god-forsaken job.' And you? Other than causing drama and messing with people’s heads, what else can you do? I don't get it—what are you struggling for every day? You can't lie flat, you can't win when you roll, and you can't even do a sit-up because your back is weak! So that’s what 'disabled but determined' looks like? Thanks for the lesson!"
Shi Youran rushed forward to support the staggering Song Beichen. She raised her head, about to speak, but Xiao Sese quickly reached out and pinched her lips shut.
Manually silenced, Shi Youran could only watch as the Gatling gun spitting blue fire turned toward her.
"Don't you start blabbering here! I've seen people with bound feet, but I've never seen someone with a bound brain. Is this really the time for you to chase screen time? Are you really that desperate to be a sycophant? You were hugging and cuddling with him, leaving me to deal with the company rumors! Don't think just because you're mentally ill you can do whatever you want. Fools have their own luck, but stupid bitches don't!"
Director Wang, hearing the commotion, rushed over to stop them: "Stop, stop the arguing!"
"Shut up! Whoever the hell tries to talk me down, I’ll slap their dog twice, scramble their eggs until the yolks fall out, slice their earthworms in half vertically, soak their mosquito coils in water, and drag their quilts out into the sun to kill the dust mites!"
Director Wang slammed his hands over his own mouth and looked back at the camera crew for help.
He saw the staff all take a big step back and avert their eyes.
Director Wang slumped to the ground.
It was over. It was truly over. Among all these people, not a single one dared to speak!
Bullet comments:
[Kill them! Kill them all!!]
[Satisfied, I’m leaving.]
[I was crying because I stubbed my toe on the table corner! After hearing Xiao Sese’s words, I felt so fired up that I kicked the corner a few more times! It hurts more! I feel great!]
[Hearing the part about killing dust mites at the end, that’s actually quite thoughtful. She’s not such a bad person!]
[Someone come and fight with me! I feel terrifyingly strong right now!]
[Babes! I’ve recorded every single one of Xiao Sese’s crazy quotes. Follow me and send a DM to get the Xiao Sese Notebook.]