Chapter 62 – What Are You Trying to Do?

Everyone was utterly mesmerized by Chen Huai’an’s "beauty."

Several makeup artists in the crew stared blankly at him, their professional instincts kicking in.

They worked with celebrities daily and knew better than anyone how much "adjustments" went into those faces—plastic surgery, contouring, strategic lighting. Many stars looked like entirely different people before makeup.

But this guy?

Flawless.

Rosy lips, white teeth, and though his complexion was a bit pale, it only added to a natural, serene, Zen-like aura.

The most shocking part? He wasn’t even wearing makeup.

A pure, naturally perfect face.

If he had hair, how godly would he look?!

"...Am I really that handsome?"

Even Chen Huai’an, slow as he could sometimes be, felt something was off.

He had always considered himself "moderately handsome."

Sure, he had a noticeable edge over regular people, but if he were truly drop-dead gorgeous, wouldn’t he have had a girlfriend by now?

But now, with the program director personally confirming it, things were different.

People in the industry were practically half-scouts—they had a keen sense for good-looking, camera-ready faces.

If they said he was handsome… then he really was.

"...Could my ’potential activation’ have improved my looks?"

Chen Huai’an fell into deep thought.

Maybe… vampires were just people who had mastered cancer cell mutations?

That would explain why they were all ridiculously good-looking.

Too bad vampires didn’t exist.

Otherwise, he’d definitely go and exchange notes on "cancer cell management."

Who knew—maybe then he wouldn’t have to die.

"Perfectly handsome. Absolute god-tier visuals," Director Zhang said as he turned the live chat toward Chen Huai’an.

The chat, which moments ago had been singing praises for Cai Yifan, had completely flipped.

【AHHHHHHH!!! The mystery guest is TOO HANDSOME!!】

【Oh my god, I’m a sinner, but… he really is hotter than Fan-ge!】

【I’m sorry, baby! Mommy shouldn’t have been mad at you for being late—take as long as you want next time~】

【Does anyone know his name?! Is he a celebrity?! How come I don’t recognize him?!】

【Wait… he looks kinda familiar…】

Chen Huai’an took it all in and finally accepted reality.

"Looks like I really am that handsome."

This time, it was a statement, not a question.

Director Zhang’s eyes glowed like he had struck gold.

"Alright, now that our mystery guest is here, let’s continue… Xiao Chen, why don’t you introduce yourself?"

Cai Yifan had been watching quietly all this time.

And he could feel it—he was no longer the center of attention.

Him! Cai Yifan! The star of the show!

Now pushed to the sidelines?

Unacceptable.

He noticed Chen Huai’an’s braced right leg and the cane tucked under his arm.

Without thinking, he blurted out:

"Director Zhang, my schedule is packed—I barely get two hours of sleep a night. I had to squeeze out time to come here."

"And we’re night hiking, right?"

"If we bring a disabled guy along, won’t we be hiking until tomorrow afternoon?"

"I don’t mean to look down on disabled people, but… shouldn’t someone in his condition be resting at home instead of slowing down a variety show?"

The moment he finished speaking, he felt sure of how the chat would react.

They’d feel sorry for him—pitying his exhausting schedule.

Then, they’d slam the production team for forcing a cheap publicity stunt.

No matter how handsome this guy was, what did it matter? Cai Yifan’s fanbase was unbeatable.

…

Except, that’s not what happened.

Silence.

Every single person looked at Cai Yifan in shock and outrage.

Even the live chat froze for a moment.

Only Chen Huai’an remained calm.

He even looked at Cai Yifan with the kindly patience of an elderly monk.

Then, he smiled gently.

"You’re absolutely right, brother."

"A disabled guy like me would only hold everyone back."

"But I didn’t want to miss this opportunity."

"Because this might be my only chance to reach the top of Tianmen Mountain in this lifetime."

He turned to face the camera.

He bowed slightly.

Then, he flashed an effortless, carefree smile.

"My name is Chen Huai’an.

A late-stage bone cancer patient, with my life in its final countdown.

I hope that in these dying embers of my existence, I can still burn brightly.

To those watching—thank you for sharing this moment with me.

Bearing witness to my journey.

I… am on my way."

Dead. Silence.

The only sound was the wind rushing through the mountain pass.

Then—

Sniffles.

A few makeup artists wiped away tears.

Su Xingchen’s eyes were red.

She looked at Chen Huai’an with pure maternal tenderness.

Cai Yifan?

His mouth hung open.

A cold sweat ran down his back.

"Bro… what are you trying to do?!"

Agent:

【Xiao Fan, are you trying to kill yourself?! You’re DONE FOR!】

【Your competitors are ALL roasting you alive! They’re saying you mock disabled and terminally ill people!】

【DO YOU EVEN HAVE BASIC HUMAN COMPASSION?!】

【What were you THINKING saying those words just now?!】

【The public persona we built for you—you destroyed it in one sentence.】

…

Agent:

【Find an opportunity to apologize to Chen Huai’an.】

【And it has to be sincere.】

The first few messages, Cai Yifan could barely tolerate.

But the last line?

His blood boiled.

"Apologize?!"

To a nobody?!

He was the future megastar.

Soon, A-list actors would share the screen with him.

Even at his company, third-tier actors called him senior, and top celebrities gave him face.

And now—his agent wanted him to bow his head to a cripple?!

He furiously slammed his response:

【Why the hell should I?!】

【He’s just a regular person! And I’m a future superstar!】

【I don’t care what they say—I won’t apologize to some cripple!】

He hit send.

Then, he shut off his phone.

He didn’t check the live chat.

He already knew his fanbase would have his back.

They could twist white into black, flip haters into fans—if he played the victim, they’d instantly attack Chen Huai’an’s page.

But…

As they continued hiking…

Cai Yifan noticed something strange.

Despite the physical exertion, despite the two female guests and two other young male celebs starting to sweat…

Chen Huai’an looked completely fine.

No sweat. No labored breathing.

Apart from his slightly limping gait, he didn’t seem like a disabled person at all.

A suspicion formed in his mind.

"...Is this guy faking it?"

Was this all an act?

Some productions did pull stunts like this—hiring people with “special conditions” for publicity.

But someone this handsome?

That would be hard to come by.

If Chen Huai’an was actually just a normal person acting pitiful…

Then he, Cai Yifan, could expose the fraud.

Not only redeeming himself but also teaching this show a lesson.

And—most importantly—shutting down this scene-stealing nobody.

His gaze darkened.

Time to set a trap.

…

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