Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 10:

Chapter 10

After 10 days of rest, although the time he could persist after returning to his body had extended, it still wasn’t stable enough—far from reaching the point of full recovery.

Fortunately, this time back he had resolved hidden dangers and handed company affairs over to Zhang Shi, which gave him some peace of mind.

Thinking of this, the furrow between Yan Jingchuan’s brows gradually relaxed.

Investigating the cause of the car accident would take time, and he couldn’t risk alerting anyone yet. Besides, the warm current in his mind had disappeared again, leaving him without the medium to regain consciousness. For now, he could only remain trapped in this dog’s body.

Except—

Listening to the scolding coming from above, Yan Jingchuan lay in Chen Shu’s arms, closing his eyes and maintaining silence.

He didn’t know what had happened after he left, but it clearly wasn’t anything good.

Chen Shu, what will you do tonight? Chi Yu first went to the cleaning room to fetch cleaning supplies, barely managing to tidy up the room. Seeing the black and white paw prints on Chen Shu’s bed, he couldn’t help but look at Chen Shu.

Chen Shu packed the ruined bedding into a trash bag, then glanced at his watch upon hearing this: I’ll go ask the production team if they have any spare beds.

But before he could ask, staff members who had received the director’s notification arrived, explaining that there were no extras left on the island. They would have to purchase some temporarily, and the earliest they could arrive would be tomorrow.

Chi Yu looked worried: No spares? You can’t possibly sleep on the bare bed frame tonight, can you?

Chen Shu looked down at Wangcai.

Chen Wangcai, who had just opened his eyes, closed them again.

What’s the big deal? Let the team leader squeeze in with you for tonight! Jiang Xing, hearing the commotion, walked over from nearby and happened to catch the conversation.

Chi Yu’s heart jumped.

Chen Shu noticed his discomfort: It’s fine, I’ll go to the practice room tonight.

That won’t do! Chi Yu blurted out.

In May, the temperature was still fluctuating between cold and warm. Sleeping without blankets for a night would surely make him sick.

Jiang Xing is right. If you don’t mind, just squeeze in with me for the night.

Hearing this, Yan Jingchuan lifted his head from Chen Shu’s arm and turned to look at him.

Chi Yu uncomfortably averted his gaze, pretending to measure the bed’s dimensions as he continued, Luckily the double room beds are a bit bigger, enough for both of us to sleep.

Yan Jingchuan looked back at Chen Shu.

But he could only see the line of the other’s jaw.

—

Coming out of the bathroom, when Chen Shu reached Chi Yu’s bedside, Chi Yu was already lying against the wall, leaving most of the space for him.

Let Wangcai sleep in the middle. Seeing him, Chi Yu quickly suggested.

Mm. Chen Shu knew what he was thinking and casually placed Wangcai between them before getting into bed and pulling up the covers.

Chi Yu shrank back further, hurriedly saying good night before turning to face the wall with his back to Chen Shu.

Chen Shu glanced at his back, then focused his gaze on Wangcai: Sleep here tonight, don’t move around.

Yan Jingchuan, holding his milk bottle, hadn’t reacted yet when he felt a large hand stroke him from head to tail.

The warmth of the palm swept over his tailbone, causing him to shiver reflexively, then he heard the other person chuckle softly.

Why are you so well-behaved now?

… Yan Jingchuan pretended not to understand.

Chen Shu rubbed the top of his head: Sleep.

Yan Jingchuan watched as he closed his eyes, and the fatigue from returning washed over him.

The night passed.

Yan Jingchuan’s ears twitched, awakened by Chi Yu getting up beside him. He then realized that at some point, he had been lying against Chen Shu’s neck, pillowed on Chen Shu’s shoulder.

The proximity was too intimate. Yan Jingchuan paused slightly and moved back.

In that instant, Chen Shu’s eyelids fluttered slightly.

Did I wake you? Sorry, I’ll be quick. Seeing him awake, Chi Yu, who had been tiptoeing to get out of bed, said apologetically.

Yan Jingchuan immediately lay back down.

Chen Shu propped himself up on one arm, sat up, and pinched the bridge of his nose: No.

Since they had already agreed to gather at 7 a.m. this morning, he checked the time and decided to get up and head to the bathroom to wash up.

Chi Yu stood beside him at the sink brushing his teeth: By the way, are you leaving Wangcai in the dorm again today?

Chen Shu said: I’m taking him with me.

Chi Yu nodded: If it’s too much trouble, I can take him for you.

He had been coveting Wangcai for a long time, and as for last night…

Such a young puppy being a bit mischievous was normal.

Chen Shu only said: If he’s willing.

Chi Yu immediately turned around: Wangcai!

Wangcai walked right past him without even a glance.

… After finishing brushing his teeth, Chi Yu filled a milk bottle and brought it to Wangcai, Look, I have your favorite milk!

The response was still cold indifference.

Chi Yu deflated and looked at Chen Shu.

Chen Shu came out of the bathroom after changing clothes and met his gaze: What?

Nothing… Chi Yu handed him the milk bottle.

Chen Shu reached out to take it, picked up his backpack, and turned toward the door.

Wangcai, let’s go.

…… Chi Yu watched helplessly as Wangcai walked past his feet, obediently following Chen Shu’s retreating figure.

Chen Shu didn’t pay further attention to Chi Yu behind him. After taking Wangcai to the cafeteria for breakfast, he arrived at the practice room promptly at seven.

When he pushed the door open, Yun Jie and Zhai Xiangchen were already practicing on their own.

With less than two days until the live broadcast, they didn’t want to hold the team back in front of the audience and were practicing even more diligently.

No one tried to stop them.

Everyone had come to this competition for one of the nine debut spots. Each public performance stage offered only one chance, and only through hard work could they reap rewards. Before reaching the finish line, no one had the right to slack off.

By the evening of the second day.

Before heading to the recording location required by the program team.

Seeing the glaring Tenth Place, Chen Shu on the dorm’s large screen, Yun Jie and Zhai Xiangchen turned to look at each other, both clenching their fists.

Their leader had been the first A-rank from the initial stage and the center for the theme song, yet after teaming up with them, his ranking had fallen to the bottom. If anything went wrong during the live broadcast, they wouldn’t be able to forgive themselves.

When they arrived at the filming location, everyone discovered that the spacious studio didn’t have a performance stage but instead was filled with various challenge courses.

Rollers, balance boards, unstable balance beams, suspension bridge pendulums…

The courses were set up high in the air, with winding paths looping around, making it dizzying to look at. Below, inflatable air mattresses filled with colorful balls cushioned any falls to prevent injuries.

The trainees stood at the entrance peering inside, their faces full of curiosity.

Soon, the live broadcast began.

Qu Jiangxue and the four mentors appeared at the starting point of the high-altitude courses.

Qu Jiangxue picked up the microphone: Can everyone see these challenge courses in front of me? I’m sure you’ve all guessed it—yes, this is one of the competitions you’ll be completing today: The Brave Challenge!

Hearing the eager discussions from below, she smiled and explained the rules.

Before the minor assessment, the Invincible Youth Team and the Most Shining Team would face off in pairs. The winning side would gain the right to choose their performance order.

During the obstacle course competition, if anyone accidentally falls, the second member of the team will take over. The time limit is four minutes. The team that rings the finish gong with the shorter time wins. If neither reaches the finish line, the result is calculated based on the furthest checkpoint reached.

After explaining, she smiled and invited the two mentors to demonstrate for the trainees.

Ji Xinyan and Liang Han were unfortunately chosen by her and had no choice but to step forward reluctantly.

The audience immediately erupted in cheers.

Jiang Xing blended into the crowd while actually clutching Chen Shu’s arm and lamenting, Captain, I’m afraid of heights! Please don’t make me go up!

Just then, the first team took the stage.

Yin Anyan looked over and said, It seems they’re starting with the captain.

The first song was WORLD, and the person at the starting point was Chi Yu.

Perhaps because he led the way, the subsequent teams all began the obstacle course with their captains.

Chen Shu didn’t break the pattern either.

Standing on the high platform with Gu Wei and the others, as the captain of the Invincible Youth Team, he stepped up to the starting point first.

Get ready, Qu Jiangxue stepped back and raised her hand to signal, Countdown begins!

Below the stage, Chi Yu shouted, Go, Chen Shu!!

Yan Jingchuan, who was beside him, walked to a corner and sat down.

Since returning last time, Chen Shu had never left him alone in the dormitory, bringing him along wherever he went. This time was no exception.

Wow, Chen Shu is clearing the obstacles so fast!

His balance is incredible—he’s not even slowing down!

Yan Jingchuan also looked up at the figure moving effortlessly high above.

Listening to the trainees’ exclamations of admiration for Chen Shu, his gaze subtly shifted.

It had been easy to uncover the Chen family’s information, and he now knew the reason Chen Shu had entered the entertainment industry.

Since this man could make his way on his own merits, there was no need for Yan Jingchuan to interfere unnecessarily.

Once he recovered, he would find an opportunity to help the Chen family repay their debts, thereby resolving Chen Shu’s worries.

As for Chen Shu himself…

Unintentionally recalling the scenes that had unfolded between them, Yan Jingchuan’s eyes darkened.

After helping the Chen family through their crisis, he could assist them in making a comeback.

But as for him and Chen Shu, there was no need to meet again.

Holy cow, he’s already at the finish line? The time isn’t even half over—that was way too fast!

Yan Jingchuan snapped back to attention and looked up at the high platform again.

Sure enough, Chen Shu had already reached the finish line.

The timer stopped at two minutes and nine seconds.

Qu Jiangxue led the applause. Our Captain Chen Shu is amazing! He set the bar so high right away—the other teams are going to feel the pressure.

Chen Shu set down the drumstick and descended the steps.

For him, the obstacle course wasn’t difficult; maintaining balance was just a basic skill in classical dance.

The camera followed him all the way down.

Viewers watching the live stream cheered along with the trainees.

Is there anything Chen Shu doesn’t do with effortless grace? Ahhh, he’s so handsome!

Everyone, get to know Chen Shu—the first A-grade and center pick! Investing in him is a sure bet, vote for him first!!!

Watching the live stream for cumulative durations of thirty minutes and sixty minutes would grant viewers an extra vote each.

It had just passed the thirty-minute mark.

The director monitored the backend.

Even before the minor evaluation began, Chen Shu’s votes had surged.

Although he only ranked third, the top two—Chi Yu and Ding Chenzhou—were contestants who already had massive fan bases. For Chen Shu to compete on equal footing with them was already a startling achievement.

Below the top three, even among contestants with existing fan bases, the vote gaps continued to widen significantly.

The trainees before the cameras remained unaware of the voting results and continued with the competition.

Chen Shu unsurprisingly emerged victorious and chose to perform first.

When the announcement from the waiting room prompted them to take the stage, Gu Wei, seated on the other side, wore a smile that seemed genuinely heartfelt.

Good luck.

Chen Shu glanced at him.

Jiang Xing, walking behind Chen Shu, also made a fighting gesture: Let’s do this together!

Thinking of their 7.3 points achievement, Gu Wei’s smile widened: Sure.

Work together?

They’d better focus on how not to embarrass themselves in front of the audience.

After a brief exchange, Chen Shu and his six teammates headed to the evaluation room.

Gu Wei lounged leisurely in the waiting room, silently calculating the duration of a song before turning to check the rankings on the electronic screen.

Due to the live broadcast, the rankings were updated in real-time.

The moment he looked, the list indeed shifted.

Chi Yu’s team, which had been leading with an average score of 8.7, suddenly dropped a position.

A new entry slowly appeared.

First place: Invincible Youth Team, Planetary Fission, Captain Chen Shu, average score 8.9.

In an instant, Gu Wei’s expression turned utterly grim.