A Star Who Can Do Everything Except Filming (9): 

Fang Huai’s words, every single one of them, was full of things to nitpick.

The audience laughed in anger, fingers flying over their keyboards sending bullet comments: “Sure enough, every pot has its lid!”

Some people also noticed Fang Huai’s family background and couldn’t help but complain: “What’s this, isn’t the duke’s daughter herself dating a so-called ‘lowly man’? Does she think her fiancé is only with her for her power and status? If not, then why is she being so harsh on Si Qi!”

Especially since Fang Huai, in front of so many people, actually believed Zheng Shi’s one-sided slander and didn’t care about anything else, directly blaming and accusing Si Qi. This kind of siding with his lover instead of what’s right only deepened the public’s disgust. Netizens who originally had no bad feelings toward Fang Huai instantly lumped him together with Zheng Shi as part of the same camp and started rejecting him too.

“Innocent? Misplacing anger? Si Qi too much? The ones going too far are you two clowns!!”

“And you even want our Qi Qi to apologize to that woman, who do you think you are?”

“Saying Zheng Shi has a good personality, I’m going to vomit. Either this guy is blind or he’s deliberately kissing up to the noble to show loyalty.”

“Fine, just chain these two together permanently, don’t come out and harm others anymore.”

Si Qi was already disgusted by the green-tea behavior of the original host’s ex-boyfriend, then he heard Xiu Xiu in his consciousness space laughing loudly, saying to him: [Master, master, the power of the world on the protagonist suddenly dropped a huge chunk, xiuxiuxiu… The world’s daughter really is the ‘god-tier teammate’!]

Si Qi froze slightly, almost bursting into laughter.

He looked at Fang Huai with a blank face and said: “Who are you, am I close with you? Opening your mouth and telling me to apologize, what are you supposed to be?”

Such blunt words, if spoken by another celebrity, would surely be seen as shocking and impolite, definitely a reason for haters to swarm the internet and attack them.

But since it was Si Qi, whose style had always been this way since his debut… well, everyone was already used to it. They even felt he was holding back a lot today. Facing someone who directly accused him, he only responded with this level of mockery—truly showing good temper.

But Fang Huai didn’t feel that way. He had known Si Qi for so long, when had he ever been mocked so coldly by him? He had always been the most special one in Si Qi’s heart, and he was proud of it. Now suddenly being turned against by Si Qi, he felt deeply hurt and said in disbelief: “You would treat me like this? Just because I… You can’t be so selfish, we could have been friends!”

Netizens were speechless seeing Fang Huai’s deeply wounded look: “Why do I feel like he really can’t believe Si Qi would treat him this way? Where does his confidence come from, is he too full of himself??”

“His face is thicker than a city wall.”

“Who do you think you are, why should Si Qi be polite to you? Friends? You deserve that?”

Si Qi sneered, folding his arms as he looked him over: “Friends? What do you have that makes you qualified to be my friend, huh? Your shamelessness?”

“You—!” Fang Huai couldn’t believe his ears, looking hurt as he said to Si Qi: “You’ve gone too far, we didn’t even do anything to you, it’s you who can’t accept all this…”

Netizens: “…Come on, what do you mean you didn’t do anything? You clearly did everything, didn’t you?”

“What do you mean Si Qi can’t accept all this? What is he supposed to accept? Being slandered and accused by you two? Does this guy have a problem in his head?”

“I’ve had enough of these two lunatics, hurry up and kick them out.”

Si Qi had never seen such self-destructive behavior from the world’s daughter and protagonist. Within just a few minutes of meeting them, he kept hearing Xiu Xiu’s prompts in his head, telling him how much of their world power had dropped again and again. He was holding back his laughter so hard that his stomach hurt.

He could only force himself to keep a straight face, not letting even a trace of emotion slip, that cold expression making many people feel distressed for him. The female doctor and Professor Bai both shook their heads and sighed.

The warrior who arrived with Fang Huai stood by the female doctor’s side, concerned. Seeing her like this, he asked puzzled: “What’s wrong?”

The female doctor unhappily said: “Didn’t you see that person bullying Si Qi?”

“Bullying?” The warrior, who had traveled with Fang Huai all the way, felt Fang Huai was easy to get along with. He had a good personality and enough knowledge of the wilderness. The two had many common topics, so he instinctively felt Fang Huai’s words couldn’t be false.

Considering that Si Qi had long been criticized for being too extreme in his words and actions, along with many comments about him being a shallow pretty face undeserving of his position, the warrior didn’t have the best impression of him. Hearing Fang Huai’s accusations, he didn’t think much. Now, seeing his girlfriend speak like this, he casually said: “That’s not bullying, right? Wasn’t Fang Huai just telling the truth?”

The female doctor looked at him in disbelief, pushed him away, and angrily said: “What truth? What do you know!”

The warrior was startled: “I, this…”

He suddenly sensed something was wrong and quickly apologized: “Sorry, I jumped to conclusions just now. Can you tell me the specifics?”

The female doctor calmed down slightly, still unhappy: “The duke’s daughter was mocking Si Qi nonstop, slandering him, saying he was just using this chance to climb up, that only his face was worth anything… You don’t know how nasty her words were!”

The warrior’s mouth opened slightly. He looked at the sobbing Zheng Shi, then at Fang Huai who was shielding her and angrily accusing Si Qi, and said with difficulty: “How could it be like this…”

“That’s exactly how it was!” The female doctor frowned: “Why were you like that guy, just listening to one side’s accusations and assuming Si Qi was in the wrong? Si Qi clearly did nothing, he just stood there the whole time being scolded right to his face!”

The last sentence was deliberately spoken louder, making Fang Huai—who was still feeling sad about how Si Qi could treat him this way—startled. He glanced at the female doctor, then at Si Qi who didn’t even acknowledge him, and finally looked at the duke’s daughter Zheng Shi sobbing in his arms. Uncertain, he asked: “What’s going on? Si Qi, he…”

Zheng Shi glared at him with teary eyes: “Do you believe me or do you believe others?!”

Fang Huai instinctively said: “Of course I believe you!”

Zheng Shi showed a satisfied look and said to him: “That’s right. I would never lie to you. I’m the only one who truly cares about you!”

Fang Huai was deeply moved, holding her hand: “I know…”

Of course he knew how much Zheng Shi liked him. Otherwise, how could a duke’s daughter possibly fall in love at first sight with an ordinary boy like him and even confess to him? Zheng Shi’s love for him was obvious, and he had never doubted it.

On the other side, the warrior, who had just been wavering a little, now saw Fang Huai and Zheng Shi’s interaction and completely gave up on defending him.

This guy was just biased, ignoring basic reason for the sake of the one he liked. Better not to deal with someone like that, otherwise who knows if the same thing that happened to Si Qi would happen to him in the future.

Netizens were utterly disgusted by Fang Huai and Zheng Shi, shouting for the director to stop giving them screen time. The guests were all gathered already, so hurry up and move on to the next stage.

The director didn’t waste time, commanding the robots to deliver several pieces of luggage of various sizes in front of the guests, and also took out the prizes from the previous round to give to the first couple who had found each other.

The prizes weren’t anything particularly valuable, but in this environment, they were as important as giving charcoal in a snowstorm. They were a lighter, a small first aid kit, and a multipurpose entrenching tool.

Si Qi’s group got all three items, Professor Bai and the lawyer could choose any two, while the remaining two couples could only pick one each.

Then the director spoke through the live broadcast sphere: “After a difficult journey, all the couples have finally overcome hardships and found their other half among the crowd. But in life, finding someone you like doesn’t mean everything will go smoothly. You also need to truly understand your beloved and share enough tacit understanding to spend your life together perfectly…”

“Next, we’ll enter the third segment: ‘The Great Tacit Understanding Test’!”

“Each couple will come forward and answer questions carefully prepared by the program team. Each matching answer will earn one point. The couple with the highest score will win the most luxurious wilderness survival package! The lowest-scoring couple… will only get the most basic survival tools~ So please try your best and answer carefully!”

“According to the order of the winners of the previous round, first we invite our Chu–Si pair to come forward and answer questions!”

Si Qi and Chu Feng exchanged a glance, walked to the small chairs the robots had prepared for them, picked up the small whiteboards beside them, and sat facing the live camera.

The screen for a moment showed only the two of them sitting together, and netizens exclaimed: “Sitting shoulder to shoulder like that, they really do look quite matched.”

“One strong and one beautiful, one protects everyone’s safety while the other brings comfort to the heart—what a perfect combination!”

The director said: “Here is the question!”

“First one is a giveaway: who pursued whom first?”

Chu Feng, without hesitation, picked up the pen and wrote his answer. Si Qi thought for a moment before writing.

Many online were abuzz—they had long been curious about this.

Passersby and the general’s fans said it must have been Si Qi who pursued Chu Feng first. Otherwise, with Chu Feng’s work-only attitude, he would never pay attention to the entertainment world or notice which celebrity was hot.

77’s fans, however, were firmly convinced it must have been the general who pursued their Qi Qi. With Qi Qi’s proud personality, how could he possibly chase someone? At most, if he liked someone, he would give subtle hints that they could pursue him, giving them a chance—but nothing more.

The two sides couldn’t agree, arguing endlessly.

However, when the one-minute countdown ended and the two revealed their answers, everyone was completely shocked.

Si Qi wrote: “I pursued him first.”

Chu Feng wrote: “I took the initiative to pursue Si Qi.”

Not only were their answers completely opposite, but all the fans’ and passersby’s guesses were wrong.

The director smiled: “Wrong answers won’t get points. Can the two of you explain why you came up with such answers?”

Off-camera, Fang Huai, who had seen with his own eyes Si Qi writing “I pursued him first,” clenched his fists, unable to believe that the Si Qi he knew would actually write such a thing!

Si Qi clearly wasn’t that kind of person! Even back when they were together, he had always been proud, always the one in control, never once saying “I like you” outright. He would only use hints to tell Fang Huai, I treat you differently, you’re the only one who can get close to me.

But now…

Bloodshot lines surfaced in Fang Huai’s eyes as he thought bitterly: Could it be that Si Qi really is as Zheng Shi said, a snob who only values power? Because Chu Feng had more influence than him, his attitude had completely changed. He would rather fawn over someone he had known for only a few days than show a single kind face to him, who had coaxed and cared for Si Qi wholeheartedly for years.

It was just like how a loser was destined to be nothing more than a goddess’s spare tire and lapdog, while that same goddess would do anything for a rich second-generation heir… Was that it?

Si Qi had truly disappointed him!!

With such thoughts, Fang Huai’s gaze toward Si Qi brimmed with hatred born of betrayal. He never once considered that he himself was the truly snobbish one—abandoning Si Qi who had endured hardships with him, and instead choosing the wealthier, more powerful duke’s daughter. He thought Si Qi was too proud to get along with, yet he showered affection on the malicious Zheng Shi.

In truth, he was the one with double standards.

When the director asked the question, Chu Feng calmly answered: “The first time I met Si Qi, I proposed to him, so it should be me who pursued him first.”

General fans were so shocked by the content of his words that they screamed, filling the screen with rows of exclamation marks. Passersby chuckled and said they hadn’t expected their general to not only be decisive in action but also so straightforward in love. Qi’s fans burst into laughter, proud that their idol was so charming that even a battle-hardened general had fallen for him at first sight.

Then Si Qi, sitting beside Chu Feng, said with a blank face: “I don’t think proposing at first sight counts as pursuing. Pursuing should be something more romantic and sincere.”

Chu Feng looked at him in confusion. “But it seems you never really pursued me either…”

The moment those words came out, the guests and audience could hardly bear to watch. They all groaned, covering their faces: “My general! That’s way too much of a straight man thing to say!!”

Sure enough, the hot-tempered Si Qi immediately showed an annoyed expression and snapped: “Never pursued you?! I clearly tied your tie for you, I even agreed to attend a banquet as your partner, I personally suggested moving into your home—how is that not being proactive?!”

The audience howled like wolves, twisting excitedly on sofas and beds as they typed furiously: “Oh my god! So Si Qi once tied the general’s tie, and even suggested living together!! Aaaaaaaah!!! Thank goodness for the general’s wooden brain, otherwise how would we ever hear Si Qi say this kind of thing!!!”

“Hahahaha, with Si Qi’s tsundere personality, being willing to tie someone’s tie and propose living together is already his absolute limit.”

“I want to see the scene of Si Qi secretly blushing inside, but outwardly pretending nothing’s wrong, carefully trying to get closer to General Chu. Just imagining it is thrilling!!!”

Chu Feng was stunned watching Si Qi lose his temper. He hadn’t processed it yet, but he instinctively apologized: “I was wrong, don’t be mad.”

“Oh my god, look at how quickly the general apologizes! He must do this often! Hahahaha, our Qi is so funny in front of the general. He never acts like this with anyone else! I approve of this marriage!!”

“Hahahaha, our general really has Si Qi wrapped around his finger. For Si Qi to do this much for him, he must truly love the general. Otherwise, since the general was the one who proposed, Si Qi could’ve just acted spoiled from that, but instead he still feels like he was the one pursuing. That’s just too cute.”

While fans were happily shipping the pair, Fang Huai was in agony, every word Si Qi spoke cutting his heart like a knife. His pain was so obvious that Zheng Shi, standing next to him, noticed.

She instantly grew furious, pinching his waist hard and snapping: “You’re still thinking about that slut?!”

Fang Huai winced from the pain, frowning. “Don’t overthink, I’m not.”

Zheng Shi: “Then why were you staring at him with such a pained expression! You obviously can’t let him go!”

Fang Huai, by habit, teased: “Are you jealous?”

Zheng Shi: “…”

Jealous, her ass! She just thought Si Qi didn’t deserve to be liked by anyone. No matter who it was, no one should like Si Qi—nothing more.

But out loud she said: “Yes, I’m jealous. So from now on you’re not allowed to look at Si Qi, let alone like him!”

Fang Huai curved his lips into a smile, stroked her face, his greasy look and gesture nearly making her gag.

Fang Huai: “Don’t worry, I only like you.”

Zheng Shi snorted, slapping away his paw: “You’d better remember that! If you dare betray me like you betrayed Si Qi, I won’t let you off!”

Fang Huai’s smile stiffened, and after a moment he said awkwardly: “Don’t worry, I only love you.”

“Heh.” She had seen those same words countless times in the book—Fang Huai telling Si Qi the same thing. But didn’t he abandon Si Qi anyway? She’d be a pig to believe him now!

Hearing her cold laugh and seeing her gloomy expression, Fang Huai felt something wasn’t quite right.

But since Zheng Shi had shown such strong interest in him from the moment they met, eager to marry him, showing such hostility toward Si Qi, Fang Huai assumed she was simply jealous, and that was why she was angry.

Thinking about how such an outstanding, noble woman was devoted to him alone, Fang Huai felt smug. His rage from Si Qi’s “betrayal” gradually faded, and he wasn’t nearly as furious anymore.

Meanwhile, the director was delighted by Si Qi and Chu Feng’s interaction, and even more thrilled as more people tuned in to the livestream. The program’s popularity was skyrocketing. He was deeply grateful to the Chu-Si pair for drawing so much traffic, and said cheerfully: “So it turns out the two of you simply have different standards for what counts as ‘pursuing,’ which is why your answers were completely opposite. But rules are rules—since your answers don’t match, unfortunately this question still scores zero.”

“Hmph!” Si Qi glared at Chu Feng angrily. “It’s all your fault!”

The always-dignified, stoic general lowered his head and admitted obediently: “It’s my fault, it won’t happen next time.”

Netizens burst out laughing even louder.

They loved seeing their idol show such a down-to-earth side in private. It made them feel like someone they thought was out of reach was actually very close. Far from thinking he looked less imposing, they thought Chu Feng’s tenderness toward his partner made him seem especially warm and lovable, and they liked him even more.

After all, being cold and domineering toward enemies seemed reliable. But if he treated his lover the same way in private, it would only make him look harsh, chauvinistic, and unfeeling.

No one would find such a person trustworthy—only oppressive and scary.

Chu Feng’s approval rating in the public’s eyes rose higher and higher thanks to this little program.

Being approachable was very important, especially for someone as powerful as Chu Feng.

Water can carry a boat but also overturn it. The tragic fate of the original host was proof enough of this.

He had once been lifted up high by fans, then mercilessly smashed down by online opinion. Governing with public opinion was no joke.

The audience loved seeing the interactions between Si Qi and Chu Feng. Those who had once criticized their relationship as shady were completely drowned out. Everyone was happily shipping the CP.

The director announced: “Second question! When and where did your first kiss happen?”

The crowd erupted with excited screams, praising the production team’s brilliance.

The director revealed a sly smile. He knew this question looked simple but hid a trap.

After all, a first kiss wasn’t necessarily shared with the person by their side now. By asking this, he was testing their tacit understanding while also prying into their romantic past.

If their answers didn’t match, it would prove one of them had dated someone else before—instant explosive gossip and more attention!

He really was a clever one!

Si Qi and Chu Feng wrote without hesitation, and when time was up, they flipped their boards to reveal their answers.

The director’s expectant smile froze, while netizens cried out in disbelief: “How can it be none!!!”

On Si Qi’s board, written in casual, flowing script: “None.”

On Chu Feng’s pristine board, in bold, sharp strokes: “None.”

Identical answers left fans deflated. Some screamed: “Kiss right now!!” “Make today the day of your first kiss!!” The barrage chat instantly turned frenzied, everyone hyped up.

The director hinted: “I wasn’t asking about your first kiss with each other, but your actual first kiss.”

Netizens suddenly realized his true intent: “…”

“Damn! This director is way too sneaky!”

“Ehehe, I love messy drama!”

But no matter how cunning the director was, Si Qi and Chu Feng weren’t playing along.

Si Qi rolled his eyes. “How could I ever casually give my first kiss to someone I don’t like?”

Fang Huai, who had just been roasted alive: “…………” How can I pretend I didn’t hear that?!

Chu Feng still looked expressionless, but under the high-definition cameras, the tips of his ears turning red were plain as day. He said: “Si Qi just hasn’t been ready yet, so…”

The audience: “Aaaaaaaaah!!!!”

So once Si Qi is ready, you’re going to go for it, is that it?!!!

General, who knew you were like this!!!