The Abused Heroine Stops Pretending [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 11

However, the director’s smile lasted less than two seconds. The person who had just completed the task didn’t return as expected but instead went back to the starting point.

The production team had a bad feeling about this.

The audience was even more shocked.

[Is Actress Tang going to do it again?]

[How does she have so much stamina? I’d be completely exhausted before even getting past the first obstacle.]

“Ms. Tang, are you challenging it again?” the director had no choice but to speak up over the mic.

Tang Jing remained calm and composed. “The rules don’t say I can’t do it a second time.”

That’s because they never imagined anyone would have the energy to go again after completing it the first time!

Though they grumbled internally, they still had to deal with the situation at hand.

“Rules are changed now,” the production team shamelessly backtracked.

Tang Jing: “I already pressed start.” With that, she turned around and sprinted off.

The production team was startled and quickly asked the staff nearby, “When did she press start?”

The audience was in hysterics.

[Actress Tang, the one who forces the show to change rules on the spot.]

[Hahahaha, the more I watch Tang Tang, the more I adore her. How does she have so many unexpectedly cute traits?]

[Actress Tang, please appear on more variety shows. The real you is just too adorable.]

[Who would’ve thought the serious, old-fashioned Actress Tang would have so many layers to her personality?]

Thanks to her experience from the first attempt, Tang Jing moved even faster this time, avoiding all the pitfalls that had slowed her down before.

[Ahhhh! Someone give Actress Tang a wuxia script already! It’d be such a waste not to put those martial arts skills to use.]

[Or a xianxia drama! There are plenty of fight scenes in those too.]

[Best if she plays the cold, strict master with a twisted, villainous disciple.]

[Commenter above, you know how to ship. And then the yandere disciple keeps the master imprisoned and forces, oh my god, stop, I’m loving this too much.]

The audience’s imaginations ran wild, and the comment section quickly spiraled into chaos.

With a loud clang, the gong sounded, Tang Jing had completed her second challenge, earning another 200 points.

At this moment, her breathing was slightly labored, beads of sweat rolling down her forehead, her shirt damp with perspiration.

[So strong!]

[Ahhhh! Actress Tang is so cool!]

[Just thinking about how weak Sun Sijia was earlier makes it even clearer she doesn’t deserve Tang’s affection.]

[I was just a casual fan before, but after this show, I’m officially a devoted Tang Tang stan.]

When the production team saw her return to the starting point again, they panicked and quickly announced, “The rules have been updated, only one challenge per day, and only 100 points for a successful attempt.”

Tang Jing: “…” Director, you sore loser.

“What?” Luo Dong and Jian Anping, who had just run over from a distance, were stunned by the news. “Wasn’t it 200 points per attempt? Why is it only 100 now?”

On their way, Luo Dong and Jian Anping had run into Sun Sijia and Meng Xue, who told them about the task board here, completing the challenge once earned 200 points.

Excited, the two had rushed over, only to witness the director changing the rules on the spot.

[Hahahahaha, Director, you really are a sore loser.]

【OMG, I’m dying of laughter. The powerhouse Tang Yinghou just made the production team change the rules on the spot.】

【If the rules hadn’t been changed just now, would Tang Yinghou have had to do it again?】

【That’s actually quite possible.】

Tang Jing: “The rules were changed after I completed the task, so the points from the first two attempts still count.”

The production team was genuinely intimidated by Tang Yinghou. While they got the drama they wanted, she was just too strong. This ‘obstacle course’ challenge was listed as one of the hardest in the entire show, yet she breezed through it effortlessly.

“Wait, two times?!” Luo Dong was completely stunned. “200 points each time, so 400 in total, you got 400 points?”

Tang Jing nodded casually and said, “Piece of cake.” After speaking, she glanced at the production team.

The crew members guiltily averted their eyes.

【Hahahaha that look from Tang Yinghou is totally saying, ‘If you hadn’t changed the rules, I’d have gotten way more than 400 points.’】

【You nailed it, anon.】

【Luo Dong and Jian Anping still haven’t recovered from the shock.】

【Those two poor souls. The moment they heard there were 200 points here, they dropped everything and rushed over, only to be hit with this devastating news.】

【Hahahaha I can’t stop laughing.】

After hesitating for a moment, Luo Dong gritted his teeth and said, “Fine, 100 points it is.”

He wanted to give the challenge a try anyway, and this was the highest-scoring task they had today.

Tang Jing had been about to leave, but hearing this, she stopped and crossed her arms, standing to the side with the air of a master ready to coach.

The cameras lingered on Tang Jing, and the audience lost it.

【Tang Yinghou: Oh, so you won’t let me exploit this? Then I’ll make sure everyone else cracks it.】

【She was about to leave, but the moment Luo Dong said he’d try, she stayed. The production team must be terrified hahaha】

Luo Dong warmed up and glanced over at her.

Tang Jing spoke up, “I’ll teach you how to pass. Guaranteed success, 50 points for the lesson.”

The production team: “…”

The audience: “!!!!!” before erupting into “HAHAHAHA.”

【Hahaha so this was her plan all along.】

【Tang Yinghou, you’re a business genius.】

【How can she be this adorable?!】

【I’ve completely changed my opinion of her. I used to think her serious on-screen persona was an act. Turns out, it is because if she didn’t act, her true identity as a comedy queen would be exposed.】

【Did her manager force this ‘aloof’ image on her? Hahaha】

The production team wanted to say something but decided against it. This was an exchange between the guests, and the audience loved it.

Luo Dong had initially wanted to ask for Tang’s advice, but the 50-point fee scared him off.

Tang Jing continued her sales pitch, “Spend 50 points today, earn 100 points every day from now on.” She pointed at the task board, which the production team had hastily revised.

If he spent 50 points to learn, he could come back every day to attempt the challenge. A successful attempt would net him 100 points, a steady daily income.

The production team was tempted to change the rules again. Tang Yinghou was truly the bug in this challenge.

【Luo Dong, just learn it. You won’t regret it.】

【Tang Yinghou is going all out for those 50 points.】

Now, let’s tally it up. Among the three groups, Tang Yinghou’s team has the highest points.

Luo Dong and Jian Anping toiled all day but only earned 150 points.

Sun Sijia and Tian Qi’s team only managed 80 points.

Luo Dong was convinced.

Tang Jing then offered him another piece of good news: “After you successfully complete the challenge, I’ll sell you a mission clue for free, 200 points per clue.”

Luo Dong decisively agreed, “Deal.”

Tang Jing turned to Jian Anping, “Do you want to learn too?”

Jian Anping nodded.

Tang Jing said seriously, “Then you’ll have to pay 50 points as well.”

Jian Anping winced and looked pleadingly at Luo Dong.

Luo Dong had originally planned to teach Jian Anping himself after learning the trick, so they’d only spend 50 points between them, a fair deal. But he hadn’t expected Tang Yinghou to charge both of them.

[Hahahaha, Tang Yinghou, you really understand copyright protection!]

[I’m laughing so hard my stomach hurts watching this.]

By the end of the day, everyone realized that all the comedic moments came from Tang Yinghou. Who would’ve thought that the most serious actress on the show would be the source of so much laughter?

Next, Tang Jing meticulously taught them how to clear the challenge step by step. Those who paid the points felt it was worth it, and she, as the one earning the points, could do so without guilt.

Meng Xue escorted Sun Sijia back to her lodging. When she returned to their own courtyard and saw that Tang Jing wasn’t back yet, a staff member informed her that Tang was still at the spot they had been earlier.

Curious about what she was doing there, Meng Xue watched as Tang Jing explained the mountain-climbing challenge to Luo Dong and Jian Anping. Then, Tang turned around and handed her the points card.

“I earn the points, you keep them safe.”

Meng Xue absentmindedly took the card, glanced at the mission board, then noticed Tang Jing was drenched in sweat. Surprised, she asked, “Did you just complete a mission?”

Luo Dong, who happened to be passing by, remarked, “She earned quite a bit.”

Nearby was a points card reader. Meng Xue inserted the card and was stunned when she saw the balance had increased by 500 points. Her eyes widened in disbelief. “This much?”

“If the rules hadn’t changed, it could’ve been even more,” Tang Jing said with a hint of regret.

The production team, suddenly called out, looked up at the sky and down at the ground, pretending they hadn’t heard anything.

Reading the rules on the mission board, Meng Xue said, “Successfully completing the challenge earns 100 points, but you can only attempt it once per day.”

Even though they already had over 500 points, who would complain about having too many? It was only the first day, and with two months ahead, there would surely be plenty of opportunities to spend them.

“Let me try the challenge too,” Meng Xue said.

Tang Jing glanced at her dress and replied, “Not today.”

Meng Xue looked at her, thinking Tang Jing didn’t believe in her abilities.

Tang Jing explained, “We’ll be climbing the mountain tonight. Save your energy.”

Meng Xue took the advice to heart and nodded. “Then I’ll come back tomorrow.” But then she reconsidered and corrected herself, “Actually, the day after tomorrow.”

She remembered they’d be spending the entire next day on the mountain.

“Earlier, at the foot of the mountain, you said staying up there for a day would make us miss out on a lot of mission points. Now I see you were right,” Meng Xue said.

For example, with this challenge, if both of them succeeded, they’d earn 200 points right away.

Tang Jing shrugged. “It’s fine. Think of it as a vacation.”

The live audience couldn’t help but laugh.

[So, you two are just here for a publicly funded trip?]

[Hahaha, calling it a vacation is hilarious.]

【Director: Alright, we’ll change the rules on the fly. The mountain mission card will now only give 10 points.】

The audience instantly recalled the scene where the production team hastily altered the rules, turning this moment into yet another viral highlight.

Directors from other variety shows grumbled inwardly, “Old Zheng must be grinning so hard his eyes are practically slits right now.”

Whether his eyes were actually smiling or not was another matter. At that moment, the production team was urgently holding a meeting, brainstorming whether they could tweak the rules for other mission tasks.

Because their show had encountered a mission-breaking bug, changes were absolutely necessary.

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