It wasn't until nightfall that the members of the Guyao group finalized their sleep schedule.
Of the seven people, only three considered the issue of sleep.
Others either pestered their slightly closer companions, shamelessly owing favors to ask for a spot to sleep together, or exchanged their own resources for the opportunity.
Only Liu Yaoyue was left out.
The other guests, who considered themselves celebrities, all held her as an internet celebrity in contempt to varying degrees, subtly ostracizing her and refusing to share her bedding.
Liu Yaoyue was furious. She gritted her teeth and refused to lower herself to beg anyone anymore. She hid behind the live stream camera, climbed up a tall tree, spread out her raincoat, and rested on a branch.
"I don't need your help, I can do it myself!"
The atmosphere within the team instantly froze, and awkwardness and alienation spread.
Gu Yao tried to smooth things over:
"Alright, everyone, stop being angry! We've been through a lot of hardships, but we've managed to persevere, haven't we? Think about your teammates next door; their lives are probably even worse. Don't think too much about it, get some sleep."
Perhaps because of the mention of the neighbors, a fleeting look of schadenfreude crossed many people's faces, making the atmosphere much more relaxed. However, no one spoke or chatted; they mumbled a few "goodnights" and then fell silent.
Nothing was said that night, but no one slept soundly. When they woke up the next day, many of them looked haggard.
They set up camp on a flat area that they had finally found, and everyone washed up with some simple water.
Among the group, only Liu Yaoyue brought enough skincare products. Seeing her applying face wash, lotion, and sunscreen to her face without any restraint, many female guests lingered and crowded around her.
"Yueyue, how about we make a deal..."
"No lending, no giving, no way."
Without hesitation, she turned around, grabbed her things, and left.
She saw exactly how those people treated her last night. They wanted to borrow her skincare products? No way!
These people are not even as good as Shi Lingtong!
Shi Lingtong is indeed annoying, but what's annoying is her stunningly beautiful face and her indifferent attitude of not competing or vying for anything, despite being in the complicated entertainment industry.
But Shi Lingtong's coldness stemmed from a genuine, inherently aloof nature; she disdained to engage in scheming or manipulative behavior, and these people before her—
That's hypocritical, hypocritical, truly disgusting!
Let her fall out with them. At worst, she can go back to being an internet celebrity. Do they think they can ban her?
Having made up her mind, Liu Yaoyue calmed down again, but the rest of Gu Yao's team were not in a good mood.
The group packed their things in silence with stiff faces and set off. Even though Gu Yao tried his best to liven up the atmosphere within the team, it was to no avail.
Lian Yan Yan was so anxious she was practically fuming.
Even Gu Yao's fans couldn't influence the direction of public opinion in the live stream chat, so she had to step up her efforts to contact marketing companies.
But just as she was arguing with the marketing company's receptionist about the price of online marketing, the phone started ringing again and again, urgently.
"What's going on? What's going on? Why are so many people contacting me?"
She had to end the call with the marketing company in frustration, and before she could even check her call history, an unsaved number dialed in.
Lian Yan Yan's hand slipped, and she pressed the answer button. Immediately, a sharp, questioning voice came through the earpiece:
"Hello, are you Shi Lingtong's agent? What are your thoughts on Shi Lingtong's official Weibo account forwarding the lawyer's letter, solemnly declaring that they will 'sue Gu Yao's fans for seriously infringing on Shi Lingtong's personality rights'?"
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