40: Ungrateful Cai Xukun, insidious and malicious Zhang Dada (Bonus chapter 1 for previous donations)

Zhang Dada proactively approached Cai Xukun, lightly patting his shoulder and speaking in an earnest, heartfelt tone.

"Fortune? What do you mean?"

Cai Xukun was stunned and looked at Zhang Dada in confusion.

Zhang Dada briefly explained the events that occurred while he was unconscious. Listening to this, Cai Xukun's eyes widened, and he stared at Ye Bai in disbelief.

"Are you serious?" Cai Xukun followed up in a low voice.

"Of course. Tao Tao and Hua Hua are both witnesses," Zhang Dada said, looking toward Huang Zhitao and Hua Chenyu for confirmation.

The two nodded, confirming that everything Zhang Dada said was true.

Cai Xukun looked at Ye Bai in shock once again, not expecting so much to have happened while he was passed out.

"But why do you look so strange?"

Cai Xukun hadn't missed the disdain in Zhang Dada's eyes.

"I admit Ye Bai is very capable, but I really can't stand that pretentious attitude of his."

Zhang Dada whispered into Cai Xukun's ear,

"I think you are the pillar of the entertainment industry and the most handsome among us. When I think about how Ye Bai stole all the spotlight earlier, I feel it's just not worth it for you."

"You're also a bit useless for fainting. You didn't see how arrogant Ye Bai was just now..."

Zhang Dada stopped there, keeping a close eye on the changes in Cai Xukun's expression.

Seeing the jealousy and disdain clearly visible in the depths of Cai Xukun's eyes, he nodded in satisfaction.

Huang Zhitao and Hua Chenyu glanced at each other, seeing mockery in each other's eyes.

Cai Xukun was someone with no depth and was easily swayed; he would fall for a trap as soon as someone said a few words. He was the easiest to manipulate.

Just like now, wasn't he being fooled by a few of Zhang Dada's sweet words?

However... they didn't mind adding more fuel to the fire.

Hua Chenyu also stepped in front of Cai Xukun.

"Even though I can't stand Ye Bai's behavior and style, he did save our lives after all... No matter how dissatisfied I am, there's nothing I can say."

"I just feel that Brother Jing was treated very unfairly. Brother Jing was injured earlier, and Ye Bai didn't make a move until after he was hurt. When Brother Jing wanted to ask him a few things, he just ignored him..."

"I guess Brother Jing has a belly full of grievances with nowhere to vent. After all, he is Brother Jing's savior!"

When Hua Chenyu said this, his tone was filled with sighs.

"Once we get back, let's help Ye Bai more. If he wants to enter the entertainment industry, can we just sit by and do nothing? Wouldn't that be ungrateful?"

Huang Zhitao added from behind.

After listening to the three of them, Cai Xukun's previous shock toward Ye Bai had turned into deep disgust.

"So what? Does being a savior mean he can do whatever he wants?"

"What do you mean?"

A glint flashed in Zhang Dada's eyes as he asked tentatively.

"What do I mean? We all came here together. If he has the ability, why shouldn't he save us? Isn't that very cold-blooded? What's with the act? I hate people like that the most."

Cai Xukun did not lower his voice, seemingly saying this intentionally for certain people to hear.

In the Live Stream Room—

[Holy crap! What does that mean? Is this the attitude to have toward a savior?]

[What kind of logic is this? It's 'only right' for Ye Bai to save people? By what right? Are you his father or mother? Does he owe you? Cai Xukun is the most useless one. Now that he's survived, he talks like this? It would have been better if the female ghost strangled him to death.]

[Exactly! This talk is really infuriating. Damn! Was I blind to like him? Unsubscribing! Unsubscribing right now!]

[I see that Zhang Dada isn't anything good either. Isn't he intentionally stirring the pot? No wonder he's so disliked in the entertainment industry. Truly disgusting.]

[My Kun Kun is right, isn't he? No matter what, they came together. If Ye Bai has the ability to save people, why wouldn't he? Would he only be satisfied watching everyone die together?]

[How come I haven't seen Cai Xukun and the others say a single thank you to Ye Bai? Da Mi Mi and Reba even know to treat Ye Bai to a meal. What has your Kun Kun done? He faints the moment something happens. Not getting him killed was just that female ghost being blind.]

[Don't talk about my Kun Kun!!]

[And you don't talk about my Ye Bai!]

When the viewers in the Live Stream Room heard the conversation between Cai Xukun and the others, they all felt indignant for a moment.

The most cowardly one, Cai Xukun, actually dared to make such wild claims.

With this ungrateful streak, even without a management company boosting him, he could take the top spot on the trending searches.

Even Zhang Dada could occupy a spot... because Zhang Dada is malicious enough!

...Inside the Forbidden Ground.

Yang Chaoyue, Reba, and the others were no longer sleepy at all. They were so shaken by the female ghost that they didn't dare sleep.

In their hearts, their admiration for Ye Bai grew even stronger.

It wasn't just admiration; it was affection.

Ye Bai's way of doing things was very nonsensical, but danger was always neutralized by his 'mysterious' ways.

Even if Ye Bai said nothing, they were very happy.

Now, hearing Cai Xukun speak so unpleasantly, Yang Chaoyue was the first who couldn't sit still.

"I also really hate people like you. You have no ability, but you're best at talking big. I don't know who fainted first upon seeing the ghost. It's truly hilarious."

Yang Chaoyue countered Cai Xukun without any politeness.

"I also think Chaoyue is right. Ye Bai doesn't owe anyone anything. Don't act like it's a given."

Meng Ziyi added from the side.

Although Yang Mi, Reba, and Bai Lu didn't speak, their gazes toward Cai Xukun were extremely unfriendly.

If Cai Xukun said anything else wrong, they wouldn't be polite.

Cai Xukun wanted to argue back, but seeing the hostile looks from the female guests, he could only swallow his words.

"I am a man; I won't bicker with you girls."

Cai Xukun gave a cold snort and stopped talking.

Meanwhile, Zhang Dada and the other two lightly patted Cai Xukun's shoulder as if offering silent comfort.

Yang Mi withdrew her gaze and took out painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicine from her bag. "Brother Jing, you were kicked just now. Take some medicine. It should be safe here for now. Let's rest here for a few hours and set out at dawn."

Wu Jing clutched his chest, his brow furrowed. Seeing Yang Mi give him the painkillers, he took them without hesitation, then leaned against the side of the boat to rest with his eyes closed.

That kick he took earlier was no joke; he really did need to rest now.

Yang Mi, Reba, and the others also huddled together, nodding off from time to time, but they didn't dare sleep too soundly.

Listening to the breathing around her, Reba wasn't sleepy at all. She kept staring at Ye Bai, who was lying on the boat.

After thinking about it, she carefully moved toward Ye Bai's side.

"Ye Bai!"

Reba called out softly.

Hearing this, Ye Bai suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Reba.

"Are you hungry? You didn't eat anything during the day. I saved some jerky for you. Here, eat it."

Reba placed the jerky in her hand in front of Ye Bai.