Chapter 107 – King of Entertainment: Loving You Across the World – From Now On, You Must Follow the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, Understand? (14)
Snow-like static flickered briefly across the livestream screen before it turned into a blank, white blur with a “shhhhhh” sound.
[“What’s going on? I thought the signal was reconnected?”]
[“Yeah, seriously—right at the critical moment…”]
While the other contestants’ streams were functioning just fine, the drone feed for Bai Tang and Min Gunian had once again been cut off. Just as the audience was getting into the discussion, they were suddenly interrupted, leaving them frustrated and angry.
[“What’s wrong with the production team’s equipment? I’m genuinely worried about the contestants’ safety~”]
[“Exactly! This has happened more than once—what if next time it’s my Wuli Dongmei…”]
[“Oh please, your Dongmei? Didn’t you see how fake she’s been acting lately? Acting all generous and gracious—she’s worse than Che Shuhui, at least Che Shuhui isn’t sneaky behind people’s backs.”]
[“You must be a hater. How is my Dongmei fake, huh? Che Shuhui is the overly sensitive one! My Dongmei has endured so much and kept quiet about it again and again…”]
[“Women are just trouble. I’ll stick with my Garry—he and the elite male sidekick are such a perfect match…”]
The livestream chat erupted into chaos, leaving the production team with a headache. Many users trying to advertise or insult others were promptly muted.
The system proudly puffed out its little chest.
Hmph, footage of my darling Tang Tang isn’t for you mere mortals to view.
Oh, how cute my Tang Tang looks blushing—gotta capture this… The system hoisted up its camera and started recording.
After the kiss, Bai Tang lay panting in Min Gunian’s arms, his little face flushed red and his eyes glistening with passion.
Min Gunian felt a tightness in his lower body, nearly losing control. Thankfully, reason still prevailed—after all, the drone was still hovering above with its camera on. Kissing Bai Tang in front of the public was already pushing his limit.
But it was also calculated—his declaration of ownership. Bai Tang was his, and no one could take him away. Those people online who said they wanted to “have babies with Tang Tang”? They could dream on.
He looked up at the drone, its red light blinking above them. He pulled Bai Tang tightly into his arms and turned his back to the camera, shielding the youth from the prying eyes behind the lens.
This moment of tender intimacy stood in stark contrast to the miserable state of the other contestants.
After Min Gunian and Bai Tang had left the group, the remaining three teams decided to split up. To make the show more interesting, the production team had naturally given them different destinations, requiring the teams to separate. However, the initial stretch of the jungle path was the same for all of them—only later would each team take a different route.
Just as the production team had promised in the preview, each team was made up of two people with opposing personalities. Before reaching the finish line, conflict was inevitable.
The first to cause trouble was Che Shuhui. As a pampered and delicate livestream host, she couldn’t handle hardship. Not only did she waste the team’s water supply, but after just a few days of eating dry rations, she began complaining and insisting on quitting the competition.
This was a team-based survival show. The winner of Time-Limited Survival would receive a large cash prize. While many participants joined to gain popularity, some—like Li Shu—were there for the money. His mother was gravely ill and needed costly medical treatment, and the prize money would be just enough to cover her expenses.
If Che Shuhui quit the competition, that meant Li Shu would have to forfeit as well. Naturally, he refused. Usually quiet and reserved, Li Shu was also stubborn and determined. When Che Shuhui threw a tantrum, he took away both the emergency help button and her food rations, only allowing her enough to stay nourished. He forced her to keep moving forward with him.
By the third day of nonstop travel, day and night, Che Shuhui finally exploded.
“Who do you think you are, taking my stuff?! I can quit if I want to! It’s my right! You’re restricting my freedom—this is imprisonment!”
Li Shu quickened his pace, ignoring her. His only goal was to find the tracker ball and win the competition.
“Say something!” Che Shuhui rushed forward and shoved him.
Li Shu stumbled from the push, and Che Shuhui seized the opportunity to try to grab the emergency button from his bag. She couldn’t take another day in the jungle—she just wanted to go home.
“It’s gone—gone! Where did you hide the button?!” All she wanted now was for the production team to send someone to get her out.
Her eyes were red as she emptied his backpack, throwing out all the warm clothing and food onto the ground.
Before Li Shu could even stand up, Che Shuhui picked up a large rock and brought it down toward his head…
The livestream erupted into chaos. In front of countless viewers, Che Shuhui had actually tried to kill someone.
The production team hadn’t expected something this extreme. In a panic, they immediately dispatched the rescue and medical teams to retrieve Li Shu.
[“I always thought Che Shuhui didn’t seem like a good person. She acts all seductive—but who would’ve thought her heart was so dark.”]
[“Li Shu wasn’t completely in the right either. If he had just let Che Shuhui quit, she wouldn’t have gone crazy.”]
[“Even if Li Shu was wrong, does that justify attempted murder? All he did was refuse to let her quit. It’s not like he deprived her of food or clothing…”]
The livestream chat erupted into a heated debate. Some people supported Li Shu, while others believed Che Shuhui was also a victim.
A few even dug up Li Shu’s background and expressed deep sympathy for him. Some viewers went as far as calling the police.
Even without viewer reports, this show was one of the most sensational and talked-about variety programs, with a wide audience across various professions—including quite a few law enforcement officers. The moment Che Shuhui raised the rock to strike Li Shu, the police had already opened a case.
Back in the jungle, the sight of blood flowing down Li Shu’s forehead snapped Che Shuhui back to her senses.
She collapsed to the ground, blood staining her pants.
“Ahhh—!” Che Shuhui didn’t even bother with the emergency button anymore and bolted.
No one knew how long she had been running, but eventually, she ran headfirst into Wei Gudong and his group.
“Hey—why are you running like that…” Wei Gudong fell to the ground from the impact. Zhou Zhiwen helped him up, staring at the blood-streaked figure of Che Shuhui.
Why was she alone? Where was Li Shu?
A bad feeling crept over Zhou Zhiwen. Could they have run into a wild animal?
“Che Shuhui has blood on her. Li Shu might be in danger. We have to go check it out.”
Someone grabbed his hand. Zhou Zhiwen turned to see Wei Gudong biting her lower lip and saying, “But what if it really is a wild animal? Wouldn’t we be putting ourselves in danger too?”
This was a common concern—if you know there’s danger ahead and still run toward it, aren’t you basically asking to die?
Zhou Zhiwen didn’t force her. He left most of the supplies with her and said, “I’m going to check. If I’m not back before dark, you can either continue the competition or press the emergency button and leave.”
Zhou Zhiwen left, while Wei Gudong stood there, uncertain of what to do.
After walking all morning, she was exhausted and decided to rest on the spot.
At some point, Che Shuhui—who had already fled—returned. She spotted Wei Gudong sitting by the roadside drinking water, with no sign of Zhou Zhiwen nearby.
Che Shuhui calculated in her mind whether she could overpower Wei Gudong. Then she remembered—she often livestreamed her gym workouts for her male fans. How could she not handle a young girl who just came out of school?
Wei Gudong was drinking water when suddenly, the backpack she was leaning against shifted slightly. She turned around and saw Che Shuhui’s hand reaching into it.
“What are you doing?” Wei Gudong snapped, yanking the backpack back.
Che Shuhui suddenly lashed out and began struggling with Wei Gudong.
…
Elsewhere, Min Gunian was carrying Bai Tang down a slope when he saw, from a distance, a patch of bright red staining the green grass ahead. A faint metallic scent wafted through the air.
“Ah Nian, there’s someone up ahead,” Bai Tang, sharp-eyed, spotted Li Shu’s slowly moving body. “He’s injured—but he’s not dead.”
Min Gunian brought Bai Tang over. Li Shu’s bloodied hand grabbed Bai Tang’s ankle. He looked up, his face smeared red, with a gruesome wound across his forehead—horrific to behold.
“Help me…” Li Shu’s voice was faint, barely a whisper, as if he might die at any moment.
“Ah Nian, he’s seriously hurt,” Bai Tang said, pointing to Li Shu.
Min Gunian crouched down to examine Li Shu’s injuries. Aside from the gash on his forehead, there were no other visible wounds. His teammate was nowhere to be seen, and as he had dragged himself along the ground, he left a long trail of blood behind him.
“Let’s bandage him up first.” Min Gunian quickly pulled a first-aid kit from his pack.
“I can heal him,” Bai Tang said, ready to use his power.
“No.” Min Gunian grabbed Bai Tang’s hand. “We’re still on livestream.”
Bai Tang froze. Right… They can’t let anyone see.
“Will he die?” Bai Tang asked, looking at the thick gauze on Li Shu’s head. There was no color in Li Shu’s face, but the slight furrow of his brows showed he was still clinging to life.
“Right, where’s his teammate?” Bai Tang tried to remember. He seemed to recall that Li Shu’s teammate was a girl—but what was her name again?
“Maybe it was his teammate who attacked him,” Min Gunian said bluntly. “That wound on his forehead was clearly caused by a person. If it had been an accident, Che Shuhui wouldn’t have just left him there.”
“Poor guy~” Bai Tang looked at the unconscious Li Shu with sympathy.
“My Ah Nian is still the best~” Bai Tang linked arms with Min Gunian. “If you hadn’t come looking for me, I’d never speak to you again.”
Min Gunian gently flicked Bai Tang’s nose. “I was wrong, Lord Tang Tang. Please forgive me. I’ll devote my life to repaying your kindness—like a loyal ox or horse.”
Bai Tang puffed out his chest proudly. “Well then, I shall generously forgive you… But once we get married, you’ll have to follow the Three Obediences and Four Virtues. No flirting around outside. As for staying home to raise kids and support me—forget it. Don’t say I never gave you freedom.”
Viewers in the livestream practically spat out their soda laughing.
What era is this? Three Obediences and Four Virtues? Tang Tang has to be joking. No way President Min would agree to that.
To everyone’s surprise, Min Gunian didn’t hesitate at all and immediately agreed:
“Of course. I’ll obey Lord Tang Tang’s every word. So… when are you planning to marry me?”
The livestream chat exploded:
[“I’m shocked! THIS is our President Min?! The entertainment industry mogul? One of the top five most eligible bachelors worldwide? The ruthless CEO who could destroy the Wang Group with a glance??”]
Meanwhile, the fujoshis were thrilled:
[“Tang Tang is the best!! Go Tang Tang!!”]
The system quietly closed its book titled “How to Make Your Wife Follow the Three Obediences and Four Virtues in Ancient Times”, smiling with quiet satisfaction, its accomplishments hidden behind the scenes.
…
When Zhou Zhiwen arrived, he saw Bai Tang and Min Gunian next to the barely-alive Li Shu and panicked, thinking they were the ones who had attacked him.
“What are you doing?!” he shouted.
Startled, Bai Tang’s hand jerked—and the freshly peeled chestnuts he’d been holding tumbled to the ground.
“Ah! My chestnuts~”
Author’s note:
There’ve been so few readers these past few days… Is it because my writing isn’t good? Or is Tang Tang not cute enough? Whimper whimper~ ヽ（≧□≦）ノ