Me & Villainess’s CP Exploded In The Entertainment Circle

Cheng Qing realized that it was a test set by the director! Although she didn’t understand the purpose, she had no other option, right?

She let out a sigh and leaned against a tree, watching as the other two teams approached the shore. The eight members disembarked, looked around, and began discussing their plans.

Unlike the fencing team, who chose to split up individually, the dessert team and the racing team decided to pair up.

Actually, it was a wise decision because the werewolf couldn’t act alone, which meant they couldn’t openly search for the cards.

The fencing team chose to stay together because they were good friends. Cheng Qing couldn’t help but laugh, thinking about how well she had fooled the others when she was feeling panicked.

With that in mind, she carefully examined the white paper with all the locations marked. She even worried that the werewolf might not know exactly where the cards were hidden, so she included detailed descriptions on the paper.

Cheng Qing didn’t act immediately. She waited for everyone to enter the forest, and then she crouched down and dug out the first card from the ground, about five steps away from the tree behind her.

The card was hidden in a shallow spot, but…

Cheng Qing was dumbfounded as she thought, “Who would find this card in such a place?” -_-||

Even if the werewolf knew where the card was without the map, it would still be difficult to find.

The card was small, about 2cm by 3cm, and made of PVC with a golden background. It had the words “Best Partners” printed on it.

Cheng Qing looked at the nearby loudspeaker and smiled. She reached out and took the card.

Sure enough, the loudspeaker across the entire island broadcasted, “The first card has been successfully obtained by the werewolf! The first card has been successfully obtained by the werewolf! The first card has been successfully obtained by the werewolf!”

All individuals positioned in different areas of the island directed their gaze towards the nearest loudspeaker, attentively listening to the announcement. A shiver ran down their spines as they thought, “Could it really be? Are we actually going to swim all the way back to the shore from here?”

The journey by boat had taken a considerable amount of time. Just a moment ago, Cheng Qing asked the cameraman, and it turns out that even if they were to swim back in a straight line, the distance measures 1500 meters.

Unlike the nervousness exhibited by others, Cheng Qing maintained her composure amid the resounding announcements. She secured her hair with a hairband and discreetly concealed the small card within it.

A smirk played on the cameraman’s face as he whispered, “Are you a professional secret agent or something?”

Cheng Qing returned his smile and responded, “That’s very kind of you.” With that, she proceeded to the next location.

“Let’s help the princess find more cards!”

Over the course of the next 10 minutes, the broadcast repeatedly declared, “The werewolf has obtained 2 cards.”

“The werewolf has obtained 3 cards.”

“The werewolf has obtained 4 cards.”

“The werewolf has obtained 5 cards.”

In a mere half an hour, the werewolf had successfully collected 5 cards.

As the broadcast made each announcement, the people on the island grew more anxious. With the werewolf approaching the target of 8 cards, the atmosphere shifted from relaxed to tense.

Luckily, in the next half hour, no additional cards were obtained by the werewolf.

The director had maintained utmost secrecy regarding the locations of the cards, to the extent that the civilians were unable to discover even a single card.

Despite dedicating an hour to searching, the celebrities came up empty-handed.

As they gathered in the forest, Feng Qiuyi couldn’t help but suggest, “Why don’t we vote? If we can’t find the cards, exposing the werewolf could still lead us to victory.”

The director, of course, wouldn’t overlook this important matter. The task card explicitly allowed voting. However, once a civilian is voted out, they can no longer join in the search for cards. Moreover, with each unsuccessful vote, the number of cards the civilians must find increases by one.

That’s why the celebrities haven’t used their voting rights yet. With three cards and none found, they were wandering around aimlessly like headless flies.

Even though adding just one card to the task seemed insignificant, the pressure of reducing the number of players while increasing the number of cards made them wary of voting hastily. After all, swimming back a distance of 1,500 meters would take at least 45 minutes for an average person, and they needed to ensure they had enough energy.

Everyone gathered in the woods, engaging in discussions and debates. Tensions escalated, and tempers flared.

Liu Suoyu couldn’t help but express his frustration to the cameraman, “One hour! Twelve people, no, eleven people, and not a single card found!!! How much power does this werewolf hold?”

The expressions of others also changed, showing their unease.

Qi Shenghui, this year’s TV King, couldn’t claim to have the most influence, but he felt somewhat targeted.

He chuckled, “You’re really mad, but that doesn’t mean you’re not the werewolf. Those who’ve played Werewolf know that werewolves are great at fooling others. The more worked up you are, the more likely you could be the werewolf.”

Feng Qiuyi laughed too, “Haha, yeah, your acting is impressive.”

Cheng Qing furrowed her brow and joined the group, reaching out to stop Liu Suoyu, who was about to speak.

She looked at everyone with a gentle smile and said, “Are we all stranded on a deserted island? Why are we rushing? Maybe we should start by gathering some firewood. We might need it to keep warm overnight. Luckily, Director Kong has thoughtfully built small cabins for us.”

Everyone was surprised and burst into laughter.

Cheng Qing then turned to Liu Suoyu and whispered, “What’s wrong with you? You need to be more careful with your words.”

Cheng Qing wasn’t Liu Suoyu’s manager or parent, so her comment was a bit intrusive. But after spending a few days as his teacher, Liu Suoyu didn’t think it was inappropriate. He knew that Cheng Qing cared about him.

As soon as the words left his mouth, he realized he had said something wrong. When emotions run high, it’s hard to speak rationally.

In that moment, he felt regret and discomfort at the same time.

Because he suddenly thought of how Luo Xi had offended others with her words a few weeks ago. How did the exclusion and rejection from everyone affect her?

Only those who have experienced it themselves can truly understand, right?

“I’m sorry,” Liu Suoyu apologized, looking at Cheng Qing with serious eyes. “I was just thinking, the other teams are working together in pairs. It’s only our team that is operating individually. Is it possible… that the werewolf is one of us?”

Cheng Qing was briefly taken aback, then smiled warmly and said, “Don’t worry, the civilians will definitely win.”

Liu Suoyu was surprised, and Cheng Qing turned to the others and suggested, “Let’s search together in teams of two!”

Cheng Qing’s voice was calm and soothing, easing everyone’s restlessness.

Cheng Qing added, “Remember, this is just a game.” She smiled in a captivating and enchanting way.

***

“Wow, we almost fought just now,” Luo Xi said, walking ahead and recalling the tense atmosphere with a mix of surprise and amazement.

It was the first time she found herself uninvolved in any conflicts amidst the show’s chaos.

Cheng Qing playfully tousled her hair, smiled, and said, “Wasn’t this your usual routine?”

《Best Partners》 – couples with the best chemistry, partners who argue the most.

In the past few episodes, the ratings for the best partners seemed to depend on a few popular pairings and their various conflicts.

Luo Xi paused for a moment, then touched her chin and said, “I wasn’t upset at all earlier.”

Cheng Qing was delighted by this answer, so her smile widened. “That’s great! It means you’ve changed your way of thinking.”

That’s also why Cheng Qing joined the program in the first place!

Luo Xi felt a sense of pride as she looked at Cheng Qing, feeling like she had also matured a lot.

However… they still had to find the cards.

Luo Xi looked around and asked, “But we still haven’t found any cards.”

Cheng Qing smiled and replied, “We’ll find them.”

Luo Xi was surprised. “How do you know? I’m already prepared to swim back.”

Cheng Qing glanced at the distant shore, which was barely visible, and chuckled. “It’s too far, I won’t make you swim back.”

Luo Xi felt a sudden jolt, her cheeks turning red, not knowing what to do with her hands. She lowered her head and absentmindedly kicked a stone on the ground while saying, “You always know how to say comforting things, but it doesn’t change the fact that we still haven’t found any cards.”

Cheng Qing looked at her, her gaze slightly lowered, and reached out to playfully ruffle Luo Xi’s hair. With confidence in her voice, she said, “Even though I haven’t found them yet, I have a general idea of where they might be.”

Luo Xi, still feeling shy, was taken by surprise when she heard Cheng Qing’s words and looked up at her in astonishment.

Cheng Qing burst into laughter when she saw Luo Xi’s surprised face and said, “The cards are probably located where the surveillance cameras can see. Not all the cards are necessarily watched, but I’m sure at least three of them are. They must have hidden the cards in places that are easy to reach but hard to notice, so the werewolf can collect them without raising suspicion.”

Luo Xi paid close attention, sometimes feeling a little confused, but she understood Cheng Qing’s main point: “There are many hiding spots on the island, but only a few are covered by surveillance cameras.”

Luo Xi analyzed the situation and found it to be logical. She looked at Cheng Qing with eyes full of admiration and asked, “Why didn’t you mention this earlier?”

Cheng Qing’s gaze softened, shimmering like a galaxy of stars under the sunlight. She responded, “Because, in a way, it’s also a competition. The more cards you acquire, the higher your score. I’ve heard that points will become significant in the later episodes.”

Luo Xi stood there, feeling a warm sensation spreading through her body.

She extended her hand and clasped Cheng Qing’s hand, finding a sense of security in the gesture.

“You did all of this for me?” Luo Xi said, her smile softening.

Seeing her reaction, Cheng Qing couldn’t resist teasing her.

She gently touched her chin and glanced at Luo Xi, asking mischievously, “If I deny it now, would you hit me?”

Luo Xi gasped and pounced on her, shouting, “I want to hit you right now!”

Cheng Qing laughed and caught her, quickly fixing her hair. She said, “I was just teasing you!”

Luo Xi broke free from Cheng Qing’s hold and stared at her intently. “Who gave you permission to tease me like that?”

Cheng Qing swiftly wiped the smile off her face and responded with a serious expression, “You’re right, I apologize.”

Luo Xi: “…”

After a brief silence, she let go of Cheng Qing, crossed her arms, and looked away, humming to herself. “All you do is apologize.”

Knowing that Luo Xi wasn’t truly upset, Cheng Qing leaned in closer and whispered, “Can you forgive me, then?”

Luo Xi took a deep breath, covered her ears, and vigorously rubbed them to relieve the tickling sensation. She gave Cheng Qing a frustrated look, realizing she couldn’t do anything about it.

But in the end, she lowered her head, revealing the graceful and delicate nape of her neck, and gave a slight nod.

Cheng Qing treasured this docile side of Luo Xi and reached out to hold her hand, guiding her toward the hidden card locations.

“Come on, I’ll show you where the first card is hidden,” Cheng Qing said.

With Luo Xi trailing behind her, they made their way through the dense foliage and towering tree branches, treading on the slightly dried-out wild grass. Every now and then, a bird would chirp, and a gentle breeze would caress their faces.

Luo Xi followed behind Cheng Qing, watching closely as she brushed away the grass and scanned the area. Cheng Qing would occasionally look up at the surveillance cameras on the trees or bend down to search for hidden objects in the grass.

Luo Xi had a serious expression on her face, thinking that Cheng Qing was the most attractive teacher in the whole world!

Little did she know, she had fallen into admiring Cheng Qing and proved to be of no assistance.

But Cheng Qing didn’t need her assistance, so she let Luo Xi follow along, unaware of her foolishness.