After a moment, Chu Jinghe finally handed her hand to Shen Yan.
"Let me."
As soon as Shen Yan's hand grasped Chu Jinghe's, Mu Jincheng forcibly grabbed her wrist and pulled it away. If it had been the former Shen Yan, she would definitely have been yanked backward and fallen.
The area behind them had relatively deep water.
Mu Jincheng disliked Shen Yan touching Chu Jinghe.
Seeing Shen Yan's action, he instinctively pulled her away.
Coupled with his disgust at Shen Yan's earlier actions, he didn't control his strength when he pulled.
Shen Yan staggered back a couple of steps before barely steadying herself.
Mu Jincheng quickly pulled Chu Jinghe up, hearing Chu Jinghe's gentle thank you.
The live chat became lively.
When everyone's picture is framed together, it switches to the main live hall.
All the livestream channels show the same footage.
[Isn't Mu Jincheng showing some hostility towards Shen Yan?]
[That look just now was obviously disdainful.]
[Seriously, if this kind of fake princess clung to you, you'd be annoyed too. Brother Mu isn't a saint; he has emotions.]
[Brother Mu is already doing well. If it were me, I'd be angry from the first episode.]
The footage accidentally showed Shen Yan rubbing her wrist. Perhaps because of her fair skin, Mu Jincheng's grab left finger marks, quite visible.
[See clearly, Shen Yan kindly tried to help Chu Jinghe, and Mu Jincheng suddenly pulled her, carelessly, almost causing Shen Yan to fall into the deep water zone.]
[Everyone knows how Shen Yan used various tricks to elbow out Chu Jinghe in the previous episode. The internet doesn't forget so easily.]
[There was nothing wrong with Shen Yan this time; don't know what you're resisting.]
[It's not resisting, it's the truth.]
[If it weren't for Shen Yan, would Brother Mu and Chu Jinghe have fallen into the water? Shen Yan clearly schemed.]
Shen Yan didn't know if her action could provoke discussion, but at least it made people see that Mu Jincheng wasn't all that good.
*
Even though it was the summer season,
the fully soaked Mu Jincheng and Chu Jinghe left the camera frame to change into clean clothes.
In this way, both people who ruined quite a bit of their image beforehand still had Shen Yan to thank.
By the time they returned, they had salvaged about as much as they could.
Then they handed over the river snails to the program team to stir-fry; that was their extra meal for the evening.
The dining spot was at the flat area at the finishing line, where small tables had already been set up.
At 6:45 p.m., the program team gradually served dinner for the day's first rank.
Seeing the two returning in clean clothes, the few still wearing sweaty-smelling clothes didn't look very pleased.
Chu Jinghe had obviously tidied up.
Her face had been freshly made up with a simple makeup look.
She appeared refreshed and radiant.
The jealousy in Liu Qiang's eyes was almost impossible to hide.
With a forced smile, she said, "I was just going to ask where Mr. Chu went, didn't think it was to change clothes."
With those words, the atmosphere turned a bit strange.
All eyes turned towards Chu Jinghe.
Shen Yan pulled up a small stool and sat at the side watching the scene unfold.
Chu Jinghe laughed, "Accidentally bumped into Shen Yan and fell into the water, worried about getting sick and delaying the filming, so I asked the program team for a favor!"
Shen Yan couldn't help but curl her lips.
The explanation still dragged her into the water.
Liu Qiang's words were left awkwardly unsaid.
Doesn't that directly offend the program team?
If they give her a hard time by exclusively filming her at her worst, her future prospects would be ruined, making it not worthwhile.
Speaking, Chu Jinghe faced the camera smiling, her face slightly red, "Sorry for causing trouble to the program team."
The accompanying VJ hurriedly shook his head, indicating no problem.
Fans in front of the screens were softened.
[You don't need to apologize, Hehe. If it wasn't for Shen Yan, you wouldn't need such privileges.]
[The one who should apologize is Shen Yan.]
[These two fanbases really twist things, everyone's eyes aren't blind, they clearly see Mu Jincheng intentionally involving Chu Jinghe in a set-up.]
[Ha, Shen Yan even has fans, eye-opening.]
[Shen Yan can't be redeemed; stop trying.]
"Mr. Chu, we didn't blame you."
Qin Dingyue casually blurted out.
Xu Zishen followed and looked over, surprisingly agreeing with, "Don't mind others' opinions."
These words held an implicit message.
Shen Yan understood the female lead's massive appeal.
No one standing up for her would be unusual.
Zhou Jingming and Wen Yan also spoke some soothing words, indicating they didn't think much of it.
Chu Jinghe gave everyone a sweet smile.
The scene became harmonious and cheerful again.
But when dinner was delivered to the two tables, the good atmosphere turned a bit strange.
Two tables of dishes, one lavish with a large quantity.
The other table had only one vegetable dish and two bowls of rice.
"Otherwise, let's eat together..." Wen Yan glanced at that table's pitiful vegetable dish and turned to Shen Yan, saying.
Shen Yan didn't make a sound.
The few people sitting beside her all looked over.
Shen Yan found it amusing.
"Let's stick to the program's rules, I don't mind."
Shen Yan generously threw the issue back to the program team.
Program team: "..."
Mu Jincheng's brow furrowed again.
Shen Yan intentionally targeted Chu Jinghe, knowing it was because of him.
He had already made it clear to Shen Yan.
He would not like someone like her.
Chu Jinghe empathized, "We came second; we should enjoy what we deserve, no need to bend rules for us."
"Actually, eating together is fine too; the quantity is enough for everyone, share the good fortune," Liu Qiang couldn't stand seeing Mu Jincheng suffer too, so she couldn't help but say.
The others remained silent.
But their gaze toward Shen Yan was the same as before, carrying a sense of coercion.
Only Qin Dingyue felt embarrassed.
They lost, yet could still enjoy Shen Yan's group's reward, which was already great, they didn't have the right to divide the prize.
"Shen Yan, I eat very little," Qin Dingyue quietly approached Shen Yan, saying in a low voice, "I can eat your leftovers, I'm not picky."
Shen Yan glanced at Qin Dingyue and smiled.
This smile from Shen Yan stirred up the fans watching the screen!
Their idol looked really good!
Her smile in that instant was like a fairy enchanting the world!
"Shen Yan, you and Wen Yan eat first," Zhou Jingming was already a bit hungry, especially when he smelled the aroma of the food, his stomach was about to rebel.
Shen Yan: "Let's eat together, it's awkward if you watch us eat."
Liu Qiang took the words and didn't hold back, grabbing chopsticks first and picking up the meat to eat.
Having been hungry for most of the day, Liu Qiang found the program team's meat dishes to be truly delicious at this moment!
Shen Yan followed up, and Xu Zishen and Zhou Jingming didn't stand on ceremony either.
Despite being very hungry, they maintained their image in front of the camera.
Mu Jincheng and Chu Jinghe were left on the side, nobody had time to speak on their behalf anymore.
Chu Jinghe felt uneasy inside.
Why should she go through all this trouble to get a meal for the other two groups, feeling like she was making things easier for others to take advantage.
No matter how upset she felt inside, Chu Jinghe still maintained her graceful and tranquil image.
Sitting at the small table, staring at the practically fat-free vegetable dish, Chu Jinghe simply couldn't eat.
Mu Jincheng, whether before or after his debut, never worried about food and clothing, yet today saw his beloved eating just a vegetable dish, naturally taking it out on Shen Yan.
This dinner, Mu Jincheng and Chu Jinghe tasted nothing, swallowing the meal with bitterness throughout.
Fans watching felt extremely sorry for them.
They couldn't help but rush into Shen Yan's livestream to lambaste her.
Shen Yan's new fans were not to be trifled with either, taking turns clapping back.