After Transmigrating, I Joined a Dating Show with the Fake Heiress Actress - Chapter 4

Without even looking, Bai Man could guess that Yu Meng was currently holding her chin high, her face radiating smug satisfaction.

Su Qingwan, you’re truly something.

Since childhood, Bai Man had always thrived on challenges. When she took over her family’s near-bankrupt company, everyone, including her own parents, urged her to give up.

Yet within six months, she not only averted the company’s collapse but also secured a massive five-million-dollar contract.

Over the next five years, she transformed the company into a powerhouse, earning it a place on the Forbes 500 list.

Now that she was here, her parents, who had been relentlessly trying to wrest control of the company back from her, would likely spare no effort to transfer her shares to her younger brother.

To prevent them from succeeding, she needed to complete her mission and return as quickly as possible.

Calming her nerves, she gave Yu Meng no opportunity to sow discord. “From the start, they overlooked the critical disadvantage of the height difference. Now, their obsession with speed is causing the yoga balls to slide down even faster.”

Hearing this, Zhang Jiale immediately shifted his gaze. “You’re right.”

Having received a response, Su Qingwan hadn’t expected Bai Man to be so cooperative. Feeling a strange mix of emotions, she couldn’t help but glance sideways at Bai Man. Bai Man’s features were exquisitely sculpted, like a masterpiece carved by a divine hand. Her petite, palm-sized face gave her a doll-like charm, reminiscent of a Ragdoll cat. Her long, straight black hair was tied into a high ponytail, yet her commanding presence made her seem like a queen, impossible to ignore.

When Bai Man looked back, Su Qingwan hastily averted her gaze, her heart pounding wildly.

Bai Man noticed her reaction and was momentarily puzzled.

Does she have a habit of secretly watching people?

“It’s going to fall!” Liu Heng from their team exclaimed.

The shout drew the attention of both Bai Man and Zhang Jiale.

The five players had stopped moving. After Song Jie said something, Liu Yue began twisting her body from side to side.

“What are they doing?” Zhang Jiale asked, confused.

Bai Man looked away and replied, “They’re trying to push the ball upward with their bodies.”

Zhang Jiale grew agitated. “Isn’t that cheating?”

“Did the Director say we couldn’t push the ball back up?” Bai Man countered.

Zhang Jiale shook his head.

“Don’t worry,” Su Qingwan said softly, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze brushing against the heart. “Pushing the ball upward isn’t easy. Even if they manage it, it will cost them precious time.”

Yu Meng chimed in, “Qingwan’s analysis is spot-on. We’ve got this in the bag.”

A faint smile curved Su Qingwan’s lips. “Exactly. Just ten more meters to go. Let’s hold on a little longer, everyone.”

Yu Meng nodded. “Right.”

Bai Man: “……”

Where’s your pride now? Weren’t you refusing to listen to my plans earlier?

To their left, the opposing team, desperate to save time, began moving again as soon as their male members had secured the yoga ball.

But the more they rushed, the more mistakes they made. After only a few meters, the yoga ball slipped and crashed to the ground.

At that very moment, Su Qingwan and Yin Xiao’s bodies brushed against the red ribbon marking the finish line. The staff, who had been holding the ribbon taut, released their grip, allowing Bai Man and the other three trailing behind to cross unimpeded.

Before the Director could even announce the results, Yin Xiao leaped into the air, shouting, “Yes! No more bitter gourd juice!”

Zhang Jiale’s tense body finally relaxed, and he let out a long sigh, a smile spreading across his face.

“I told you we’d win,” Yu Meng said with a smile, turning to walk toward Su Qingwan.

Seeing this, Bai Man shifted two steps to the left, positioning herself in front of Su Qingwan to block Yu Meng’s view.

Yu Meng froze, glaring at Bai Man, about to speak when the Director’s voice cut through the air.

“Congratulations to Su Qingwan’s team for reaching the finish line first! Before Song Jie’s team faces their punishment, I have some good news for everyone: we’re having a party tonight!”

Yin Xiao and Zhang Jiale exchanged excited high-fives, and even Liu Heng from the opposing team couldn’t hide his grin, his face radiating excitement.

“The venue will be right here. We’ve already prepared the barbecue grills and ingredients,” the Director said, glancing at his watch. “It’s 4 PM now, and we have over two hours until dark—plenty of time to get everything ready.”

Hearing this, Liu Heng let out a groan. “Director Xu, are you sure this is a dating show and not a survival challenge?”

Song Jie, standing beside him, flicked him on the forehead. “Idiot, survival challenges don’t provide you with ingredients.”

“You can discuss the specific arrangements yourselves,” Director Xu said, then retreated to the back and sat down on a chair that had materialized from nowhere.

Seeing a staff member approaching with a tray, Yin Xiao and Zhang Jiale deliberately moved closer to get a better look at the color of the mixed bitter gourd juice.

“No, just seeing that color makes the bitterness rise up again!” Yin Xiao exclaimed, covering her eyes and running away.

Zhang Jiale fared no better. Staring at the green liquid in the transparent plastic cup, he swallowed hard several times.

Live Stream Comments:

Hahaha, Yin Xiao is killing me with laughter! She’s so adorable.

Aww, my heart aches for Song Jie for a second. But his stoic expression while enduring the bitterness is so manly! Director, you didn’t prepare enough bitter gourd juice! We want to see more of Song Jie’s suffering!

Are you guys crazy?! Ah… I want to see more too!

Am I the only one who thinks Bai Man is amazing? If we’d followed Yu Meng’s plan, Su Qingwan’s team would probably be the ones forced to drink bitter gourd juice right now.

Ah… why do I feel like Song Jie and Liu Heng are such a good ship? They give off major “domineering CEO and his loyal puppy” vibes.

Bai Man was unaware of the live stream chat. At that moment, she stood to Su Qingwan’s left, listening to her instructions.

Since it was a party, a rest area was essential.

Therefore, in addition to assigning people to wash and cut ingredients and handle the barbecue, they also needed volunteers to set up tents and assist with miscellaneous tasks.

Everyone cooperated reasonably well, selecting tasks they were capable of handling. Only Yu Meng, Su Qingwan, and Bai Man remained unassigned.

Bai Man turned to Su Qingwan and spoke first, “I’ll work with you. Whatever you do, I’ll do.”

Su Qingwan looked surprised and hesitated, “Cutting ingredients can be tedious. You’ve never cooked before, so—”

“I can assist you,” Bai Man interrupted.

In the past two hours, she had confirmed that Su Qingwan’s rationality was tinged with sentimentality; otherwise, her favorability wouldn’t have increased just from Yu Meng’s remark.

To prevent this favorability from developing into affection, Bai Man couldn’t afford to give Yu Meng any more opportunities to shine.

Hearing their conversation, Liu Yue, who was nearby, nervously asked, “Teacher Yu Meng, could you help me? I’m afraid I’ll mess up the barbecue if I do it alone.”

Her soft voice and pleading eyes made Yu Meng swallow her intended refusal and say, “Alright.”

Know your enemy and know yourself, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles. Bai Man observed this scene, catching a fleeting flicker of disappointment in Su Qingwan’s eyes. Lowering her voice, she murmured, “What, you don’t like her eagerness to help others?”

Before Su Qingwan could answer, she continued, “I’m curious whether she’s like this with everyone, or just with certain people. Like those in difficult situations who need assistance.”