Arc 2The Haunted House Challenge
Chu Yu’s fearless amusement-park antics and quick escape with Chu Chen and Gu Jinhuai drew attention, then sparked accusations that the show had favored their team. The production team cleared their names, public opinion shifted in Chu Yu’s favor, and she approached one million followers as Zhao Qirui warned of moves by Chu Group shareholders.
- Chu Yu rode the inverted roller coaster alone, and viewers discovered her history of solo skydiving and extreme sports.
- Gu Jinhuai arrived as the mystery guest and chose Chu Yu’s team, then joined Chu Yu and Chu Chen in the haunted house challenge.
- Chu Yu’s team chose the money route, fled its hazards, and escaped by running and uncovering a concealed door, while the Wen siblings solved the puzzle route and placed second.
- Wen Tianqi complained that Chu Yu’s team had an unfairly easy challenge, and the resulting livestream backlash led the director to investigate the production plans and footage.
- The director showed that the haunted-house routes had been planned in advance and replayed footage of Chu Yu, Chu Chen, and Gu Jinhuai facing the hazards, disproving claims of favoritism.
- Wen Tianqi apologized to Chu Yu and Chu Chen, and Wen Zhixin accepted responsibility and promised a public apology as Chu Yu asked for the incident to be clarified.
- Chu Yu received an invitation to appear on GI Magazine’s next cover, while Zhao Qirui warned her that Chu Group shareholders were making moves and Chu Chen learned Gu Jinhuai had long liked Chu Yu.
- Xiao Li promoted Chu Yu as her followers grew, and Chu Yu reached one million followers while Zhao Qirui reflected that her rising career had delayed the Chu Group elders from targeting her family.