Switched Life:I Went Viral on a Family Variety Show-Chapter 119 You are there to protect me

"Two youthful and stunning girls right in front of you, and you didn’t even notice them?"

Sang Ning snapped her fingers playfully at Xiao Zhao, then raised a hand to pat Zhu Qi and Wang Yun on the head, her demeanor entirely that of a cheeky troublemaker.

Xiao Zhao was dumbfounded, holding the camera on his shoulder with his left hand, while his right hand twirled nervously. His exaggerated facial expression screamed skepticism: "Where are the braids? The eyelashes?"

Moments ago, those two girls had walked in looking like they’d just stepped out of a nightclub, with heavy makeup and flashy outfits. And now? Completely transformed!

The stylish dreadlocks had turned into neat and obedient ponytails, and the thick, insect-leg-like lashes had vanished without a trace.

At that moment, Zhu Qi and Wang Yun raised their heads simultaneously, their lips drooping and their eyes hollow and lifeless—an expression that startled everyone watching behind the camera.

[Holy crap, I nearly jumped out of my skin. The moment they lifted their heads, I felt like I was watching a horror movie. Those empty eyes of theirs seemed ready to shed two streams of blood tears any second.]

[What on earth did Sang Ning do to them? That pitiful and haunted look—a perfect match for ghosts who’ve been wandering the mortal realm for decades, waiting to reincarnate.]

Xiao Zhao was visibly shaken, almost losing his grip on the camera.

"Mr. Sang! Torturing people is against the law, you know! What did you do to them?" Xiao Zhao stammered and asked as he trembled.

"Sweethearts, why don’t you go ahead and tell him what I did to you?" Sang Ning scanned them with a mischievous glint in her eye, her fingers moving toward the nape of Zhu Qi and Wang Yun, like a slow, playful dance.

Sang Ning’s drawn-out "sweethearts" sounded utterly captivating and seductive to outsiders, causing Xiao Zhao’s entire body to tingle.

But Zhu Qi and Wang Yun turned pale as soon as they heard it, their expressions utterly drained of color. When Sang Ning’s fingers touched the back of their necks, they recoiled like startled cats, their hair standing on end.

Just moments earlier, Sang Ning—that wicked woman—had pressed her fingers there with such force and precision that their suffering was beyond words and their pain unspeakable. The thirty seconds felt like centuries.

After Sang Ning finally let go, the girls remained in a state of shock and terror. In the next instant, she snapped coldly, "You’ve got two minutes. Two minutes later, I want to see two pure and innocent schoolgirls standing in front of me. Otherwise..."

Sang Ning left the last part unsaid but raised her hands and curled her fingers menacingly at Zhu Qi and Wang Yun.

The pair trembled like frightened rabbits, then scrambled furiously to fish out makeup remover wipes from their bags. Within a record-breaking fifteen seconds, they had removed their heavy makeup, taking an additional five seconds to clean off any lingering residue with wet wipes.

Then, in a manic rush, they spent a minute undoing their dreadlocks and assembling two tidy student-appropriate ponytails. Their frenzied movements made them look like soldiers in a high-stakes operation, not daring to pause for even a second.

Only when Sang Ning’s tense expression softened slightly did the two girls breathe a quiet sigh of relief. Tentatively, they asked, "S-Sister Sang, are you satisfied now?"

Sang Ning inspected them with the authoritative gaze of an elder, finally nodding slowly. "Satisfied, very satisfied. Students should look like students—a clean and pure vibe. Why on earth would you two want to make yourselves look like unruly street kids?"

Reflecting on the events that had just unfolded, Zhu Qi and Wang Yun couldn’t help but shiver once again.

"Sister Sang mentioned she prefers us looking fresh and natural," Zhu Qi said to the camera, forcing out a wry smile that practically dripped with reluctance.

[Wasn’t she the one who was acting up earlier? And now she’s docile as a bunny?]

[How’s that even possible? Such heavy makeup wiped off in seconds—speed like that belongs in military drills!]

[Did Sang Ning rough them up? They weren’t gone long, and now they’re acting so obedient.]

[But it doesn’t seem likely. There aren’t any visible injuries. Could it be that they suffered emotional trauma instead?]

"Brother cameraman, could you move aside, please? We really need to get Sister Sang to the museum!" Wang Yun’s forehead was slicked with sweat, and her voice was shaky with exertion.

Though Sang Ning wasn’t heavy, and Zhu Qi was sharing half the weight, Wang Yun—who clearly wasn’t used to physical labor—was already feeling drained. She was sure she’d keel over if they didn’t hurry.

Xiao Zhao stepped aside to clear the path, and Zhu Qi and Wang Yun took a deep breath before charging forward in small, rapid steps.

Sang Ning, being carried, exuded the regal dominance of an "Emperor," effortlessly issuing commands while Zhu Qi and Wang Yun followed her every directive, obediently moving in the direction she pointed to.

Watching their retreating figures, Sang Chuan exhaled in relief. But in the next moment, he switched to a scornful expression, crossing his arms and sneering: "The tyrant probably resorted to brute force again. When will she learn to act like a real woman—using gentle persuasion to win people over? That way, they can truly admire her and obey from the heart."

[Sister Sang: Persuading others is the task of a saint, but my job is simply to make them call me a saint.]

Shen Yi shot Sang Chuan a sideways glance, replying indifferently, "I think this works perfectly fine. Heartfelt admiration isn’t necessary. So long as they obey on the surface, no complaints are heard, and that’s enough to clear our heads."

"Ugh—" Sang Chuan tilted his head and looked at Shen Yi with disbelief. "Yiyi, when did I miss that you had such a dark side?"

Shen Yi didn’t respond, merely retracting his gaze and walking forward.

Before he could get far, someone suddenly grabbed his arm. Turning back, Shen Yi saw Chu Xi looking at him shyly, her voice soft to the point of dripping sweetness: "Mr. Shen Yi, thank you for standing up for me earlier."

Shen Yi’s face was full of confusion. The only reason he’d pulled Chu Xi behind him earlier was because she was blocking his way.

Just as he was about to clarify, Chu Xi bit her lip playfully, smiled to herself, and bolted away, covering her face.

"You misunderstood—" Shen Yi called out in his usual icy tone before Chu Xi could disappear completely. ƒreewebɳovel.com

But caught up in her own world, Chu Xi didn’t hear a word. Instead, she seemed even more elated, convinced Shen Yi was lying.

In her mind, spontaneous actions reflect the truest intentions. Shen Yi instinctively pulled her behind him, shielding her from a confrontation with critics. Wasn’t that proof he was protecting her?

[Oh God, I give up. Chu Xi is the reigning queen of overthinking—a self-absorption champion among all the guests.]

[Honestly, all I saw was Shen Yi defending Sang Ning. Where’s the part where he stood up for Chu Xi?]

[This isn’t vanity. This is obsession. Chu Xi only believes what she wants to believe. Anyone who disagrees is wrong.]

Zhu Qi and Wang Yun barely managed to carry Sang Ning a short distance before panting heavily like old and exhausted dogs. Sang Ning decided she’d taught them enough of a lesson, so she had them set her down.

Her intention was never to seriously torment the two girls, just to give them a taste of hardship.

Grateful for the reprieve, Zhu Qi and Wang Yun shot Sang Ning a look of genuine appreciation but couldn’t muster enough strength to say "thank you." Instead, they bent forward and propped their hands just above their knees, gasping for air.

After giving them a minute to catch their breath, Sang Ning finally asked, "So, tell me—what’s the reason you two have been flaming me and Shen Yi?"

Zhu Qi immediately straightened up, her expression full of resentment as she blurted out reflexively, "It’s obviously because Shen Yi ruined Qingyue!"