Because I Want to Win, Idiot!

To Xie Chen, being reborn was absolutely a golden advantage.

Having watched the variety show once before, he naturally knew in advance who would be interested in this batch of rice—and who would be stupid enough to offer the highest price.

As for whether relying on his memories from rebirth to complete tasks counted as cheating, Xie Chen couldn't care less.

The result was all that mattered.

Even if he didn't take shortcuts, that didn't mean others wouldn't.

At the thought of blocking every path Xie Ran could take, Xie Chen felt as refreshed as if years of constipation had finally cleared up!

He had barely collected the deposit when the other guests arrived.

Every one of them was shocked.

Li Jingfei stared in disbelief. "Oh my God, Xie Chen, how did you do that?!"

Wei Mingqi was also rather excited. "Have we even been at the market for ten minutes?! You've already sold yours?!"

Luo Mingyu curled his lip insincerely. "How was the price? You didn't sell it cheap to some reseller, did you?!"

"Even if he did, that was fast enough. Could you do it?" Li Sifan shot back.

Luo Mingyu was just about to retort when he saw the middle-aged man who had traded with Xie Chen hurry back, looking anxious. "Young man, do you have any more rice? We're in urgent need of it!"

The middle-aged man made a living livestreaming product sales. A few days ago, he had presold a batch of green agricultural products in his livestream. Sales had been good, and the profits promising. He had planned to make a tidy sum, but when it came time to ship, his supplier couldn't provide the goods.

As more and more customers pressed for their orders, damaging his reputation, the man finally couldn't sit still. He had come out to the countryside to try his luck, hoping to purchase a batch of high-quality green crops.

Not long after he arrived, someone had approached him and said he had rice grown with last year's farm fertilizer...

Afraid of being scammed, the man hadn't dared buy too much at once. He had only paid a deposit and taken a sample for his staff to inspect. Once he confirmed that the quality was indeed up to standard, he had rushed back to find the seller.

"We have some too!" The moment Luo Mingyu heard there was a bargain to be had, his eyes lit up. "It's in stock too. Pay us, and you can haul it away right now!"

"Really?! That's wonderful!" The middle-aged man raised his phone. "I can transfer the money right now!"

Before he could finish, Xie Chen suddenly stepped between them and said unhurriedly, "Don't forget what we agreed on just now. The deposit you paid was for two-way exclusive agency rights."

"What are two-way exclusive agency rights?" The words were easy enough to understand, yet somehow left everyone utterly confused.

Luo Mingyu looked baffled. Xie Chen continued lazily, "Put simply, in this town, he can only buy rice from me, and my rice can only be sold to him."

"Fuck, isn't that a monopoly?" Luo Mingyu couldn't help swearing.

Logically speaking, celebrities cared more about their image, especially in front of the cameras. Yet this spoiled singer had no such concerns and blurted out a curse without a second thought.

Xie Chen raised a brow, smiling without warmth. "It is. What are you going to do about it?"

Luo Mingyu was momentarily speechless.

He really couldn't do anything about it!

But it was infuriating!

Wasn't Xie Chen clearly leaving everyone else no way out?!

After Xie Chen said that, the middle-aged man found himself in a difficult position too.

They really had agreed on exclusive agency rights just now. Though it was only a verbal agreement, it had been recorded. Even if he wanted to go back on his word, he couldn't; it carried legal force all the same.

Besides, he worked in the self-media business and paid particular attention to online public opinion. If he offended someone and they posted about it online...

Thinking that, the middle-aged man secretly glanced at Xie Chen. Seeing the pretty face wearing an expression that clearly said he would never let up while holding the moral high ground, he could only shake his head helplessly. "Sorry, I can't take your rice..."

"Brother Xie Chen, isn't that too underhanded of you? We're all here to film a show. Shouldn't we help each other?!"

He had only gotten halfway through when a voice from behind interrupted him, and he looked over in surprise.

Xie Ran slowly walked over. He seemed to have adjusted his emotions and was ready to strike again. Blinking innocently, he asked, "Brother Xie Chen, you didn't do this on purpose, did you? Just to win, you maliciously monopolized the market and won't let anyone else sell their rice?"

Before his rebirth, faced with such a saccharine yet aggressive accusation, Xie Chen would surely have done everything he could to explain himself. He might even have endured and yielded, trying to win back the so-called family affection of his adoptive family, as well as change those nasty online comments.

But now...

He had deeply realized that those idiots were blind and heartless, beyond saving. Doing anything for them was just a waste of time!

"You're right. I did it maliciously." Xie Chen admitted it readily, a mocking curve lifting at his lips.

Xie Ran hadn't expected him to give up entirely and jump straight into his trap, placing himself against all the other guests. Even his instigating words became halting. "Y-you, why would you do that?"

He found it strange, but the livestream viewers were even more surprised.

Weren't people on this villain variety show supposed to rehabilitate their image?

It made sense that the other guests could simply coast along because their families were rich.

But Xie Chen was an adopted son, and he had even been kicked out of a wealthy family...

Shouldn't the most important thing right now be maintaining a good image, gaining more traffic and resources, and then surviving?!

Why was he doing the complete opposite?!

[Did Xie Chen get traumatized? He's completely changed since being kicked out, hasn't he?!]

[But I have to say, watching him clap back like this is pretty satisfying.]

[Could this be arranged by the production team? They just want to see the guests tear each other apart?! What's that saying? If you want to conquer a team, the best way is to break it apart from within!]

[Xie Chen really is going too far. Fine, he sold his own rice first, but why block everyone else's path?!]

Xie Chen rolled his eyes. "Because I want to win, idiot!"

The remark carried a double meaning, seeming to answer the livestream's question as well.

The atmosphere at the scene instantly froze.

Wei Mingqi, the host, had worked with Director Li before and knew he was good at tormenting guests. If they failed to sell their rice, they would definitely be put through hell.

Besides, they hadn't eaten last night or this morning, and by now his chest was practically stuck to his back from hunger...

So, with a try-it-and-see attitude, Wei Mingqi broke the silence and sidled up to Xie Chen. "Xiao Chen, how about I sell my rice to you? Can you help resell it for me? You can name the price. As long as it sells, I'm fine with it."

The other guests immediately turned their gazes toward him.

Huh?!

That could work too?!

Now it depended on whether Xie Chen agreed!

The latter looked lazy as he drawled, "It's not impossible."

"I'll sell mine too!"

"Take mine as well!"

"Xiao Chen, mine too..."

The other guests rushed to sell their rice. Xie Ran's expression shifted, but he quickly forced out a smile. "So Brother Xie Chen is all bark and no bite. He didn't really want to monopolize the market; he just wanted to help everyone sell their rice..."

"Stop!" Xie Chen made a gesture toward Xie Ran's face, his tone filled with disgust. "No need to flatter me. I can take everyone else's rice,"

"Yours... sell it yourself!"