Chen Huaian’s “Unreal” Beauty
Everyone was mesmerized by Chen Huaian’s looks.
The makeup artists in the crew, who were used to working with celebrities—many of whom had plastic surgery—were completely stunned.
“His lips are red, his teeth are white… His face is a bit pale, but it has this Zen-like aura.”
“And he’s not even wearing makeup!”
“A completely natural super handsome guy…”
“WITHOUT HAIR BLESSINGS!”
Chen Huaian felt something was off.
Sure, he always knew he was above average in looks, but the reaction he was getting today was… extreme.
“Could activating potential also enhance appearance?”
For a second, a wild thought popped into his head—
“Could vampires actually be people who mutated from controlling cancer cells? That’s why they’re all so good-looking?”
“If vampires existed, I’d totally want to discuss cancer cell control techniques with them…”
Cai Yifan’s Jealousy Erupts
Director Zhang handed Chen Huaian a tablet displaying the live chat.
The fangirls who had just been screaming for Cai Yifan had completely switched sides.
[AHHHH! The mysterious guest is TOO HANDSOME! 😍]
[Okay, I admit it. He’s WAY better-looking than my brother… 😭]
[Sorry for doubting you earlier, mysterious guest. You can be as late as you want! 🥰]
[Does anyone know his name? Is he a celebrity? I’ve never seen him before!]
[Wait… why does he seem familiar? 🤔]
Chen Huaian took a deep breath.
“It seems… I’m actually really handsome.”
This time, he accepted it as fact.
Director Zhang beamed, seeing potential golden ratings in Chen Huaian.
“Alright! Since our mysterious guest is finally here, let’s continue—Xiao Chen, introduce yourself to everyone?”
But before Chen Huaian could respond, a jealous voice cut through the air.
It was Cai Yifan.
“Director Zhang, I have an issue.”
Everyone turned to him.
“I have an extremely packed schedule. I get less than two hours of sleep a day.”
“I made time for this program. And now we’re supposed to climb a mountain at night, right?”
“How are we supposed to climb all the way until tomorrow afternoon with a disabled person?!”
“I’m not saying I look down on disabled people, but… isn’t this kind of thing too dangerous for him?”
Silence.
Absolute silence.
Even the live chat froze for a moment.
Even Director Zhang’s face darkened.
Everyone was stunned by how low Cai Yifan had just gone.
But the most surprising reaction—
Chen Huaian was still smiling.
His gaze toward Cai Yifan was kind.
Chen Huaian’s Shocking Self-Introduction
Chen Huaian nodded gently.
“Brother, you’re absolutely right.”
His tone was calm and understanding.
“A disabled person like me joining this show would only slow everyone down.”
“But I still wanted to come.”
“Because this may be the only chance I have in my life to climb Tianmen Mountain.”
He faced the camera, his expression serene, and bowed slightly.
“My name is Chen Huaian.”
“I am a terminal bone cancer patient.”
“My life is in its final countdown.”
“I just want there to be some warmth in the final embers of my existence.”
“Thank you for sharing this moment with me and witnessing my journey.”
“I am on my way!”
Silence.
The entire set fell into complete silence.
Even the wind on the mountain road felt louder than before.
A few crew members quietly wiped their tears.
Su Xingchen’s eyes were already red—she looked at Chen Huaian with maternal tenderness.
Even the live chat was frozen before breaking into chaos:
[Oh my god… my heart just shattered… 😭]
[I’m sobbing, I take back everything I said about him being late…]
[I can’t believe I called him an attention-seeker. He’s literally on his last journey…]
[Brother Huaian, we’ll walk this journey with you! 😭😭😭]
And Cai Yifan?
His face turned pale.
A chill ran down his spine.
“No way…”
“No freaking way, bro—”
The Backlash Against Cai Yifan
The program continued as planned.
But Cai Yifan felt something was off.
At first, he thought it was just his imagination.
But then he noticed it clearly—
The camera was barely focusing on him anymore.
It was subtle, but he could tell.
The photographer was intentionally or unintentionally always angling the shot toward Chen Huaian.
Even when filming other contestants, they would “accidentally” capture Chen Huaian in the frame.
Then—
His phone buzzed.
A frantic message from his agent.
[XIAOFAN, YOU’RE SCREWED.]
[Your competitors are already dragging you through the mud.]
[They’re saying you insult disabled people. That you have NO empathy.]
[Why did you even say that?!]
[All the work we did to build your “kind and humble” image is RUINED!]
Cai Yifan gritted his teeth.
But the final message was what set him off—
[Now, listen carefully. Find a chance to apologize to Chen Huaian. Be sincere.]
Cai Yifan’s Anger and a Sinister Plan
Cai Yifan lost it.
“What?!”
“He’s just some nobody! I’M the future of this industry!”
“You want me to bow down and apologize to a cripple?!”
He slammed his phone shut, eyes burning with frustration.
But then—he noticed something strange.
Despite the mountain hike, many contestants were already sweating.
Yet—
Chen Huaian?
Not one drop of sweat on his face.
His movements were steady, calm, almost as if he wasn’t struggling at all.
“Wait… is this guy faking it?”
The more Cai Yifan watched, the more he convinced himself—
“This must be a publicity stunt!”
“No way a terminally ill cancer patient moves like that.”
“What if he’s scamming us all?”
A chilling thought formed in his mind.
“If I expose him, not only will my reputation recover, but I’ll DESTROY the program team for using a fake sob story.”
Cai Yifan’s eyes darkened.
A dangerous plan was already forming in his mind.
