Switched Life:I Went Viral on a Family Variety Show
Chapter 131: Really Too Tolerant

Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Really Too Tolerant

Chu Tian’s gaze shot out like a cold arrow, glaring discontentedly at the young man in front of him.

Sang Ning’s voice floated out lightly at this moment: "Hello, Mr. Chu, it’s a pleasure to meet you for the first time. I look forward to learning from you."

The tone was distant and indifferent, further worsening Chu Tian’s already unpleasant mood.

Mr. Shen hadn’t expected his son to be so abrupt. He hurried over, first scolding Shen Yi, then quickly apologizing to Chu Tian.

Mr. Shen’s tone was gentle and his speech elegant, dissipating Chu Tian’s irritation toward Shen Yi to some extent.

[Has Shen Yi been cursed or something? He’s usually so lazy that he’d rather nod than bother to say hello, and now he’s actually initiated a handshake with Chu Tian? Could it be he’s currying favor with capital?]

[Currying favor my ass. Didn’t you see the way Shen Yi was staring at Chu Tian? His gaze practically wanted to bore a hole through him. I suspect he’s trying to shield Sang Ning.]

Chu Xi sneaked a glance at Chu Tian. Though his expression had eased somewhat, he was still coldly staring at Shen Yi.

She hated this kind of look from Chu Tian. Shen Yi had approached him with good intentions, yet he was met with hostility.

Holding onto Chu Tian’s arm, she pouted playfully and shook it a little: "Dad, Mr. Shen Yi is my idol, you know."

Li Sulan also leaned over, whispering tightly into Chu Tian’s ear.

After Li Sulan straightened up, Chu Tian finally appeared more at ease.

So the boy likes Chu Xi—that explains why he’s rushing to ingratiate himself.

Chu Tian scrutinized Shen Yi with a critical eye, awarding him a passing score of six out of ten.

Appearance? No complaints. But being an actor, his status certainly didn’t match his daughter, Chu Xi.

Even though Chu Xi was earning her way in the entertainment industry, her status as the Chu family’s eldest daughter was undeniable. Plenty of young heirs from prestigious families wanted to marry her; Shen Yi would be punching above his weight.

[Really can’t stand these guests. Why do they always converse in whispers in front of the cameras? Do they really see us as outsiders?]

[I’m dying to find out what Li Sulan said to Chu Tian—it’s rare to see someone’s expression switch from fierce to kindly that fast.]

[What else could it be? Surely she praised Shen Yi to the skies.]

Shen Yi felt thoroughly uncomfortable. The way Chu Tian looked at him was as if he were assessing a piece of merchandise, further worsening Shen Yi’s already rocky first impression of the successful businessman.

As a bystander observing Chu Tian, Sang Ning caught glimpses of his gaze and couldn’t help but find it unsettling. She figured it must be far worse for Shen Yi, who was locked in direct eye contact.

Chu Tian continued his evaluation of Shen Yi while Mr. Shen, who had seen plenty of manipulation in the corporate world, picked up on the subtle tension in the air.

Given the cameras, Mr. Shen couldn’t just interrupt Chu Tian outright and tell him to stop staring at his son in such a revolting manner.

Left with no choice, he joined the awkward standoff—Chu Tian staring at Shen Yi, while he stared at Chu Tian.

At that moment, Sang Ning raised her hand and waved it in front of Chu Tian’s face, feigning concern as she said, "Mr. Chu, are your eyes uncomfortable? I feel like you’re getting cross-eyed—should we call a crew doctor to check them out?"

The instant the words were spoken, the atmosphere froze, and the uninformed onlookers gasped audibly in shock.

Was Sang Ning under the impression that her entertainment career was reaching its end? How could she dare to mock and tease the CEO of the Chu Group!

[Oh my God, a true warrior is someone like Sang Ning, who fearlessly challenges the tycoon!]

[Sang Ning really isn’t afraid of being blacklisted by the Chu family. That’s not just any capitalist standing before her!]

[Either way, thanks to Sang Ning for stepping in to shield Shen Yi. That gaze from Chu Tian creeps out just about anyone.]

The air turned quiet, even Shen Yi stared at Sang Ning, momentarily dumbfounded.

This woman had guts; even he didn’t dare openly throw shade at Chu Tian while trying to help her out.

But Sang Ning? She went ahead and directly suggested there was something wrong with his eyesight.

Chu Xi curled her lips into a faintly mocking smile, her eyes glinting with pity as if she were looking at an ant beneath her feet directed at Sang Ning.

What an idiot Sang Ning was—not bothering to curry favor with Chu Tian was one thing, but to openly provoke him in front of everyone?

After all the favoritism Chu Tian had shown her, now Sang Ning was about to reap the whirlwind and face Chu Tian’s wrath.

Chu Xi expected Chu Tian to erupt in anger, but surprisingly, he let out a chuckle, which soon turned into hearty laughter.

The sudden laughter took Chu Xi by surprise. Could her father be like one of those villainous characters on TV, who bursts out laughing before exacting revenge?

The next moment, the anger she anticipated didn’t appear. Instead, Chu Tian, in a fond admonishing tone, said, "You little rascal, you’re as mischievous as ever."

After being with Sang Ning for twenty years, even though she had returned to the Sang Family, the little habits between them hadn’t changed.

Sang Ning had always been pampered, speaking without restraint, and Chu Tian consistently dismissed her antics with a light scolding, letting things slide.

Chu Tian didn’t think much of his words, but the expressions of several people around them shifted drastically.

Chu Xi froze in place, fierce waves stirring in her heart as her teeth clenched tightly in frustration.

Chu Tian’s attitude toward her and Sang Ning couldn’t be more different—toward her, he was the strict father; toward Sang Ning, he was the indulgent father!

Shen Yi’s face darkened completely, his eyes glinting with hostility as he looked at Chu Tian.

This was in front of the cameras. Even here, Chu Tian spoke to Sang Ning with such uninhibited ease. Off-camera, he’d probably act even more outrageous!

While Chu Tian had initially softened toward Shen Yi, the moment he met Shen Yi’s hostile glare, his expression instantly hardened.

With a cold snort in his heart, Chu Tian thought poorly of Chu Xi’s taste in men. Shen Yi, this young man, had no sense of showing respect to his elders.

Sang Ning recalled that the original character was doted on by her father when she was in the Chu family—the quintessential spoiled daddy’s girl who knew how to charm her way around him. And Chu Tian was undeniably a doting father. That kind of fondness was unsurprising.

But she was no longer the original character, and the tone Chu Tian used with her made her skin crawl.

Sang Ning blinked rapidly, her lips curling—polite yet tinged with unmistakable disdain—as she said, "Mr. Chu, you must be the most laid-back person I’ve ever met. It’s just our first meeting, yet your comments are this amusing."

First meeting?

Chu Tian shot Sang Ning a sidelong glance but showed no sign of reproach. Instead, his eyes carried a certain fatherly indulgence.

Could it be Sang Ning resentfully blamed him for not standing up for her, letting Li Sulan pressure her into returning to the Sang Family?

Yet there wasn’t a trace of resentment in Sang Ning’s eyes; they were clear and untroubled.

Chu Tian quickly realized that to outsiders, this interaction between them would indeed appear as though they were meeting for the first time. His earlier tone had far surpassed what was appropriate for new acquaintances.

"My apologies, I was being presumptuous," Chu Tian said with slight embarrassment.

Seeing Chu Tian finally regain his composure, Shen Yi discreetly exhaled in relief.

Thankfully, Chu Tian still knew how to exercise restraint.

Shen Yi glanced suspiciously at the Sang Family, his expression riddled with confusion.

Given how protective the Sang Family usually was of their own, if Chu Tian had treated Sang Ning like that earlier, surely they would have stepped in before he did and confronted Chu Tian.

But instead, these people acted as though it was entirely normal, filling Shen Yi with a peculiar sense of unease.