So I'm the Villainess- Screw the Plot, Let's All Go Down Together! - Chapter 4
“I didn’t expect Teacher1 Shen to disappear for so long just to give us such a big surprise!”
The one speaking was Jiang Muxue.
She bent her eyes with a smile that was just right, neither overly enthusiastic nor too distant.
Her gaze at Shen Zhi seemed to carry a hint of curiosity amidst its purity.
Shen Zhi’s eyes involuntarily fell on her.
As the female protagonist of the book, Jiang Muxue’s external conditions were naturally impeccable.
That gentle, frail image of a delicate flower swaying in the wind easily aroused a man’s protective instincts.
However…
Shen Zhi raised an eyebrow.
This seemingly ordinary sentence, meant to ease the tense atmosphere, instantly turned the focus onto her.
At first glance, it sounded harmless.
Yet, between the lines, it suggested that she was trying to attract attention by using this contrast to increase her popularity and the topic’s heat.
And in doing so, it would naturally cause other guests to harbor resentment.
After all, so many people were waiting for her. If it was for a legitimate reason, it would be fine, but if it was just to make herself famous, who wouldn’t be upset?
A simple sentence not only set the rhythm but also invisibly sowed discord between her and the other guests.
Truly a two birds with one stone situation…
Shen Zhi raised an eyebrow but didn’t directly respond to Jiang Muxue. She merely looked at her with an unchanged smile.
That smiling demeanor made Jiang Muxue feel a bit uneasy.
Why wasn’t Shen Zhi speaking? Wasn’t she usually quite impulsive, exploding at the slightest provocation regardless of the occasion?
How was she able to hold her composure today?
And was it her imagination, or did Shen Zhi’s gaze seem to carry an understanding of everything and a leisurely calm?
No, that couldn’t be…
Jiang Muxue steadied herself and suddenly moved closer to Fu Zhihan, her expression becoming a bit timid, “Did I say something wrong?”
Fu Zhihan, seeing this, snapped out of his amazement.
His frown at Shen Zhi made it seem as if she had done something to Jiang Muxue.
Tsk, she hadn’t even said anything, and Jiang Muxue was already acting all emotional. No wonder the male protagonist was so captivated by her.
Shen Zhi smiled, “Of course you said something wrong.”
Hearing this, Jiang Muxue’s eyes lit up instantly.
See, she was still as brainless as ever, falling right into the trap.
With her personality, she was likely to start lashing out at her.
If she played the victim a bit more, then…
“I’m sure everyone knows that I’ve been in the industry for so long without much achievement. Even as a background character in a drama, I get scolded by the director. What kind of teacher am I? Just call me Shen Zhi.”
Jiang Muxue, who was about to start her act: “?”
Shen Zhi’s words were spoken with genuine emotion.
Everyone present was left bewildered.
No, what kind of normal person would expose their shortcomings so openly on a live show? How was this a way to gain fame? Wasn’t this just inviting criticism?
[…No, sis, do you even hear what you’re saying?]
[Pfft hahahaha, who even admits to being scolded by the director for being a background character? You’re too honest!]
[Came from Weibo hot searches, and Shen Zhi’s personality seems pretty nice? Completely different from the rumors! What to do, I’m starting to like her!]
[Am I the only one who thought Jiang Muxue’s words were a bit strange just now…]
[Our Baby Xue was just trying to find a topic since the atmosphere was awkward when Shen Zhi came in. How can you criticize her for that? I really can’t believe it.]
“Pfft.”
As soon as Shen Zhi finished speaking, someone couldn’t help but laugh.
Shen Zhi looked over and saw a boy who seemed to be around 20 years old, quite handsome, with the popular “little puppy2” look.
Seeing everyone looking over, the boy coughed awkwardly, a hint of embarrassment on his face, “Sorry, I just didn’t expect Sister Shen Zhi to be so… ahem, humorous, I couldn’t hold it in.”
The other guests also found it hard to suppress their laughter.
After speaking, the boy gave Shen Zhi a big smile and introduced himself, “My name is Xu Che, and I’m an idol.”
Xu Che? That name sounded familiar…
However, Shen Zhi couldn’t recall anything at the moment, so she decided to set it aside.
With Xu Che taking the lead, the others also gave brief self-introductions.
In this way, Jiang Muxue’s earlier words were easily brushed aside without causing any waves.
Taking this opportunity, Shen Zhi got to know the guests present.
Besides Fu Zhihan and Jiang Muxue, there were four other guests.
Apart from Su Keke, who recognized Shen Zhi at first, and Xu Che, who introduced himself first, the other two were the popular model Qiu Zefei and actor Zhou Yu.
As a model, Qiu Zefei was the tallest among the female guests, appearing to be about 1.75 meters tall, with a strong presence. Her demeanor was cold and distant throughout, and her phoenix eyes made her seem quite unapproachable.
Zhou Yu had been in the industry for a few years, but his career was lukewarm. Although he spent most of his time in film cities, seamlessly transitioning from one project to another, he always played the male supporting character, earning him the nickname “perennial male supporting character” among netizens.
Adding it all up, including herself, there were only seven guests in total.
Su Keke hadn’t been in the industry for long, and she was the youngest among the guests. She couldn’t hide anything and immediately asked:
“Director, hasn’t the mystery guest arrived yet?”
When the show was initially announced, only seven guests were revealed. The production team deliberately kept a secret, saying that a mystery guest would appear on the day the show aired.
As for who this guest might be, netizens still hadn’t figured it out.
[Wow, I almost forgot about this! Speaking of which, the whole morning has passed, and why hasn’t the mystery guest appeared yet?]
[No, I’m actually quite looking forward to it. The production team wouldn’t trick us just for good ratings, would they…?]
[Not likely, not likely. I just can’t think of anyone who could be arranged by the production team to appear as a mystery guest.]
As soon as Su Keke spoke, the guests exchanged glances.
It seemed the production team had done a great job keeping this under wraps, as even the guests were in the dark.
Everyone’s faces showed a bit of curiosity, even Fu Zhihan and Jiang Muxue were no exception.
Only Shen Zhi remained calm and indifferent.
Although she couldn’t quite remember who the so-called mystery guest was in the novel.
But she remembered that after the mystery guest appeared, it didn’t cause much of a stir online, so it probably wasn’t anyone significant, and she wouldn’t have any interaction with him.
“Don’t worry, everyone. The mystery guest is already on the way and should be arriving soon.”
The director looked calm, but inside he was panicking.
Speaking of which, the staff had contacted the guest early this morning, so he should have arrived by now.
Why hadn’t he shown up yet?
Could it be that the ancestor was in a bad mood and suddenly decided not to come? Given his personality, it wouldn’t be surprising…
Just as the director was imagining a thousand and one ways he could die, a tall and slender figure appeared at the villa’s entrance.
The director looked closely and, in his excitement, his voice even cracked-
“He’s here, he’s here! Our mystery guest is here!”
As the words fell, Shen Zhi followed the director’s gaze outside along with everyone else.
At that moment, she felt instantly uneasy.
Why is it him?!
Footnote:
- Teacher(老师): A way to show respect by addressing someone (usually a teacher or older person) by their last name followed by “Teacher” in Chinese culture.
- Little Puppy(小奶狗): A cute term referring to a young, innocent, or affectionate person, often used for young boys or male idols.
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