A Sweet Soft Alpha and a Psycho-Beauty Go Viral Online (GL) - Chapter 40

The audience was stunned by how Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin had managed to avoid breaking any rules—it seemed almost unbelievable. Either the production team was showing favoritism, or the viewers had missed an important detail.

Soon, however, the viewers watching the live stream began to realize what was happening. It turned out everyone had been misled by the earlier instructions on the whiteboard. If the only requirement was to meet the production quota, then other methods of completing the task were technically allowed. Directly altering the numbers on the counter to match the required quota was a loophole—and an effortless one at that.

Yu Wanyin had discovered a bug in the rules, and it was indeed permitted. Although the program required guests to complete the part-manufacturing task, it didn’t specify how they had to do it. So technically, there was no rule violation.

[Comments from viewers:]

“Only Yu Wanyin could have thought of that—she’s too clever.”

“Why was that ghost accountant so cooperative?”

“It feels like the NPCs are also following the rules.”

“That ghost was the accountant! If a contestant doesn’t follow the script, they get eliminated. But since Yu Wanyin followed the rules, there was no threat.”

Qiao Sanghe had been a little frightened—after all, the “accountant” looked terrifying—but Yu Wanyin’s calm handling of the situation gave her a strong sense of security.

Yu Wanyin had an incredible knack for understanding and manipulating the rules. With her around, Qiao Sanghe no longer feared any challenges. Instead, she felt emboldened, as if Yu Wanyin’s presence alone made everything more manageable.

After submitting the reimbursement form, Yu Wanyin led Qiao Sanghe downstairs. They encountered more eerie events along the way, but thanks to their earlier experiences, they remained composed. As long as they followed the rules, there was nothing to fear.

Many of the scenarios looked deeply disturbing and complex on the surface, but Yu Wanyin’s composure never wavered. Her calmness was a shield that no horror could pierce.

At exactly 11:00 p.m.—the official end of the shift—most of the other guests were rushing to leave the workshop, while Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin waited calmly on the ground floor. As a result, they became the first two contestants to leave the building.

In contrast to the others’ hurried exits, the two of them looked almost regal. It was hard to believe they had just cleared a horror challenge. If no one had said anything, you would think they had just finished an elegant afternoon tea.

Without a doubt, they had once again cleared the challenge with ease—hardly breaking a sweat. The same couldn’t be said for the other guests. Although some tried to mimic Yu Wanyin’s counter-hack method, they ignored key rule-based cues during their descent. Multiple anomalies in the stairwell went unnoticed, leading to dangerous situations that eliminated most of them.

Less than an hour later, only two other guests besides Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin successfully made it out of the building. But they emerged with messy hair, panting heavily and looking utterly disheveled. In stark contrast, Qiao and Yu were calmly discussing what color gowns to wear to the finale celebration.

Yu Wanyin’s performance opened the audience’s eyes. No one had expected a horror game to be beaten in such a logical, almost effortless way. Compared to the other guests, she and Qiao Sanghe appeared to have breezed through the entire ordeal.

[More viewer comments:]

“These two are simply incredible.”

“The factory ghost challenge didn’t seem hard, but it required intelligence and attention to detail.”

“No one else is as bold and creative as Yu Wanyin.”

“Most people playing horror games would just play it safe. Who would’ve thought to reverse-engineer the rules?”

“With guests this smart, the production team just has to accept defeat.”

Once filming wrapped, the livestream continued for a final send-off—this was the last episode, after all. Midnight Fairytale hosted a closing banquet, and all remaining contestants attended the final event.

Qiao Sanghe wore a sky-blue cheongsam-style gown, while Yu Wanyin wore a soft green embroidered long dress. Their stunning looks took everyone’s breath away. Walking side by side, the two beauties captivated the crowd with their elegance.

Qiao Sanghe, tall and slender, exuded a refined grace. The scholarly green-bamboo motif on her cheongsam only emphasized her cool allure. Yu Wanyin, in her pale green dress, radiated vitality—her healthy, rosy complexion glowing with life. She affectionately held Qiao Sanghe by the waist, subtly staking her claim in a possessive yet intimate gesture.

Since their relationship had evolved, Yu Wanyin’s demeanor around Qiao Sanghe had changed too. Once gently reserved, she now showed hints of domineering affection. Anyone watching could sense that something unusual and tender existed between them.

Although the show only hosted a modest gathering, the scale of the banquet was still impressive. Once all the guests had arrived, the red carpet ceremony began.

Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin were the last to appear. The moment they stepped out, the livestream’s comment feed lit up with admiration for their beauty. But what caught even more attention was the way they were holding hands.

Their love was gentle yet profound. In that moment, they truly looked like the two closest people in the world.