Gao Wu: I'll enjoy the benefits, but you'll bear the side effects.

Gao Jie's sudden remark stunned Huang Xu, his eyes instantly filled with disbelief, his mouth agape for a long time.

He stared intently at Gao Jie, convinced that the other was just joking. After all, the words sounded so illogical that it was hard to believe they came from Gao Jie's mouth so seriously.

"Since you've thought of this, I think you should go ahead and do it. I believe you can do it."

Gao Jie's tone carried an undeniable encouragement, "After all, your current idea is truly remarkable. Just go for it, no problem."

As he spoke, he patted Huang Xu on the shoulder, his eyes filled with urgency, as if he really hoped that Huang Xu could take action immediately.

But Huang Xu had no time to care about any of that. He was already in a state of panic, explaining to his girlfriend about his account being banned after being reported for using cheats.

He was completely absorbed in his phone screen, his fingers flying across the keyboard as he muttered all sorts of sweet nothings, ignoring Gao Jie's subsequent questions and leaving Gao Jie standing there.

Seeing this, Gao Jie felt extremely uncomfortable. He frowned slightly and secretly thought that Huang Xu really couldn't distinguish between what was important and what was not.

At this moment, Gao Jie's thoughts gradually became clearer.

He knew perfectly well that this competition was no trivial matter; the most important thing was Xu Rourou's side.

For this competition, Davida even gave up his long-awaited vacation and paid such a high price. If he fails to achieve the expected goal in the end, given Davida's fiery temper, he will definitely turn on the spot.

If that happens, the situation will be completely out of control, plunging us into an irrecoverable predicament.

If Devila turns hostile, the consequences are a real headache just to think about.

After much deliberation, Gao Jie decided to act alone. He quickly devised a plan in his mind: to use his unique ability to narrate spatial concepts to lock up all the opposing players at once.

When those opponents lose their participants, they will be helpless, and the competition will naturally develop in a direction favorable to them.

Alternatively, they could simply arrest Kang Hao and Guo Lan'er, cutting off the opponent's "backbone," and perhaps they could easily win the match.

The more Gao Jie thought about it, the more feasible the plan seemed. Not wanting to delay for even a moment, he immediately decided to put it into action.

Although he knew that doing this was somewhat against the rules, and even a bit unscrupulous, things had come to this point, and the situation was pressing. If he didn't take action, would he just stand by and watch everyone fall into trouble?

He gritted his teeth, quickened his pace and rushed out of the dormitory, hurriedly hailed a car on the roadside, and rushed straight to Jinling Buddhist Vocational College.

At this moment, he had only one goal in mind and eyes—to completely eliminate the source of these troublesome problems.

However, fate always seems to play tricks on people, and the trajectory of events is always unpredictable, and this time was no exception.

To Gao Jie's utter shock and disbelief, just as the taxi was speeding towards Jinling Buddhist Vocational College, a sudden and unexpected change occurred, as if a boulder had been thrown into a calm lake.

Kang Hao looked panicked, his steps hurried as if he were being chased by a wolf, and he plunged into a car parked by the roadside. The car started up instantly like a wild horse, speeding away in a cloud of dust.

When Gao Jie witnessed this scene, his heart clenched, and his mind went blank. It was as if an invisible hand had instantly disrupted his originally firm thoughts, and he had a completely different view of the current situation.

He frowned, full of suspicion: Why is this guy in such a hurry, what is he trying to do?

Gao Jie had been dealing with Kang Hao for quite some time and knew that the man was usually irresponsible and unreliable, acting on impulse. Whenever he acted this urgently, it was never a good thing, and he was probably plotting something shady again.

"This is a golden opportunity, and it won't come again," Gao Jie thought decisively, immediately shouting to the driver.

"Driver, follow that car in front!"

The driver paused for a moment, glanced at Gao Jie's unquestionable expression in the rearview mirror, stepped on the gas, and the taxi shot off like an arrow, closely following the rear of Kang Hao's car.

Throughout the journey, Gao Jie kept his eyes fixed on the vehicle ahead, not daring to blink even once, for fear of losing it.

After an unknown amount of time, the taxi sped along and finally followed Kang Hao to a hotel that looked quite upscale.

Kang Hao pushed open the car door, not even bothering to close it properly, and hurried towards the hotel entrance, his figure quickly disappearing behind the revolving door.

Gao Jie didn't hesitate; he quickly paid the fare and followed closely behind.

Upon entering the hotel, Gao Jie saw Kang Hao expertly turn into a private room. He slowed down, intending to wait outside for an opportunity to strike.

Unexpectedly, before he could make any further preparations, a hotel uniformed waitress walked over with a beaming smile and a standard professional smile.

Are you here for a meal?

The waiter spoke softly, his eyes full of enthusiasm and inquiry.

Gao Jie froze on the spot, a forced, awkward smile instantly appearing on his face. His mind raced as he quickly replied:

"Yes, I'm here for a meal, but I'll go in a little while later. You can go ahead and get busy."

The waiter nodded politely and turned to leave. Gao Jie breathed a sigh of relief. He looked around warily, his sharp eyes scanning every corner of the corridor like a hawk's. After confirming that there was no hidden danger or anything unusual, he carefully stepped closer to the door of the private room, pricked up his ears, and listened intently to the conversation coming from inside.

Inside the private room, Kang Hao's voice came first, carrying a hint of obsequious flattery, yet also revealing barely concealed anxiety:

"Boss Wu, please be magnanimous and give me another chance! I promise I'll resolve this problem perfectly this time. You know, my competition is in a few days, and I guarantee I'll ruin that woman's reputation and make it impossible for her to survive in this industry, okay?"

His tone was so humble it was almost pleading, completely devoid of his usual arrogance.

Sitting opposite him, General Manager Wu merely gave a cold laugh, a laugh as sharp as ice shards on a cold night, chilling to the bone.

"Your statement sounds incredibly naive to me. Are you kidding me? After all this time, you still can't handle even the smallest thing. I think you're just fooling me, treating me like an idiot!"

Mr. Wu paused, his tone suddenly turning cold, as if carrying an icy storm.

"In short, if I still don't see Devialet today, I'll definitely come to your door tomorrow and personally break your legs. Don't think I'm just bluffing!"

These words, spoken calmly, carried an undeniable ruthlessness, as if dismembering someone's leg were as easy as crushing an ant.

Gao Jie listened outside the door, and couldn't help but purse his lips, thinking to himself: Why don't you just break his leg now?

Just as he was grumbling to himself, a familiar word suddenly entered his ears—the principal's name.

Gao Jie's eyes widened instantly, filled with doubt:

How did these two manage to drag the principal into their dirty dealings?

What kind of sinister conspiracy is hidden behind this?

He became increasingly focused, barely daring to breathe, for fear of missing a single crucial piece of information.

Then, Mr. Wu spoke again, his voice revealing a confident and strategic air:

"I've completed all the necessary procedures. Just proceed through the proper channels and don't cause any more trouble. Otherwise, all other issues will become unmanageable, understand?"

After saying that, he seemed to remember something troubling him and irritably tapped the table.

"That damn woman, Davidla, really doesn't give me any face. If she had just cooperated earlier, none of this mess would have happened. I really don't understand what that woman is up to."

Gao Jie suddenly realized that this General Manager Wu had his eye on Davida. It wasn't just because he coveted Davida's beauty or talent, but also because he coveted the intricate and incredibly powerful resources behind her. He was single-mindedly trying to bring Davida into his camp to cooperate and contribute to his business empire.

But who is Davidra? He's been navigating this complex and cutthroat world for years, and he's got a sharp eye. He saw right through Mr. Wu's scheme and never gave him a friendly look from the start, let alone considered any cooperation.

After repeatedly hitting a wall and being outmaneuvered by David, Mr. Wu lost both face and substance. Enraged, he secretly conspired with Kang Hao and Guo Lan'er to devise this extremely insidious scheme to deal a severe blow to David.

Thinking of this, Gao Jie trembled with anger. These people dared to scheme against his friend behind his back. It was simply outrageous!

This was intolerable. Without hesitation, before pushing the door open, he quickly pulled out a black mask he had prepared beforehand from his pocket, put it on his head in a few quick movements, and completely covered his face.

The next second, he stood firmly on his feet, took a deep breath, and his chest swelled up.

Immediately afterwards, he slowly closed his eyes, quickly gathered all his thoughts, and concentrated every bit of his spirit in an attempt to awaken the mysterious and unpredictable imaginary space power within his body.

In an instant, a strange and powerful force, like a giant beast that had been sleeping for thousands of years, suddenly awakened, surging up from his dantian and rushing along his meridians. Wherever it passed, a faint light appeared on the surface of his skin.

A faint, star-like light flickered slowly in his palm. At first, it was just a few weak spots of light, but in an instant, it spread like wildfire, shining brightly.

At the same time, a sudden gust of wind swept into the private room, rattling the cups and plates on the table and causing the curtains to flutter wildly, plunging the entire space into chaos.

Before they could even utter a cry of alarm, President Wu and Kang Hao felt an invisible yet powerful suction force, as if from the abyss, suddenly engulfing their bodies like a pair of giant hands. In an instant, a flash of white light appeared before their eyes, and their figures completely disappeared from the spot, forcibly sucked into that mysterious and unpredictable imaginary space, which seemed as deep as a black hole.

"Oh my god, where am I? Is anyone here?"

As soon as he entered this unfamiliar space, Mr. Wu couldn't help but shout at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with panic and confusion.

His eyes widened, and like a headless fly, he looked around strangely, trying to find a familiar trace in this endless darkness.

Strangely, even though the surrounding light was fairly clear and it wasn't pitch black, it was as if a layer of mist had covered my eyes, and I couldn't see anything. It was just an empty void.

Just as he was filled with confusion and suspicion, suddenly, in the silence, Kang Hao's voice came from the same space. The voice was trembling and had a hint of crying:

"Mr. Wu, you're in too? To be honest, I really didn't expect this. Where have we ended up here?"

Following the sound, Mr. Wu reached out and groped his way along the wall, slowly making his way there. Finally, he touched Kang Hao, and couldn't help but slap him hard on the head, scolding him with exasperation:

"Why are you asking me this? If I knew, would I still be stuck here in this godforsaken place with you?"

He was breathing heavily, his heart pounding like a drum. "This is really strange. What on earth is going on? Could it be that we've really been ambushed and brutally attacked?"

Mr. Wu became increasingly panicked as he thought about it, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. After all, he had an important matter to attend to, and every step was interconnected, leaving no room for error.

If we can't get out of this hellhole safely, all the carefully planned problems will probably fall apart, and we'll be in big trouble...

But now, they were like two trapped beasts in a cage, unable to find a single crack to escape. For a moment, they were both gripped by fear and panicked, completely at a loss.

Meanwhile, after Gao Jie took them both into the imaginary space, he smiled coldly, a smile full of contempt and a sense of punishment for the two of them.

"You two should reflect on your actions inside. I'll release you after the competition."

He spoke softly, as if proclaiming judgment to the void.

After saying that, Gao Jie didn't linger for a moment and immediately turned around and hurriedly slipped away.

At this moment, he knew that there were more important things to deal with. After all, with President Wu suddenly appearing out of nowhere and causing trouble, he had to inform David about this complicated situation so that she could be prepared.

However, Gao Jie was extremely anxious and rushed back to school as fast as he could.

The campus was bustling with people, and his eyes were urgent and flustered as he quickly searched for Davidra's figure among the crowd and buildings. But before he could lock onto his target, Huang Muran grabbed his arm and hurriedly dragged him away.

Huang Muran's face was filled with anxiety, the veins on his forehead bulging slightly, like angry little green snakes, and he kept shouting:

"Hurry, hurry! That brat Huang Xu has gotten into trouble again!"

His tone was urgent and agitated, revealing a panicked state of being in a real emergency.

"What on earth happened? Why did something suddenly go wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Jie's brows furrowed instantly, his deep eyes filled with doubt and worry, and he quickly asked for more information.

He knew Huang Xu's reckless nature all too well. The trouble this kid caused was always varied and bizarre, so it was no wonder he was extremely anxious at the moment.

Hearing Gao Jie's questioning, Huang Muran became so anxious that he stomped his feet on the ground, making a loud thud, and waved his hands wildly in the air, looking like an ant on a hot pan.

"Oh dear, I don't know how to explain it. Anyway, you can ask him in detail when you get there. My mind is a mess right now, I can't make sense of it at all, and I don't know how to explain it to you. Anyway, he's caused quite a bit of trouble."

His words were full of helplessness and anxiety; Huang Muran was truly at his wits' end by Huang Xu's sudden situation.

Gao Jie frowned, feeling a strange, unusual feeling creeping into his heart, as if a cat's claw was gently scratching at him.

Even though he was full of doubts, he was more concerned about Huang Xu's condition and was eager to know what kind of huge mess that usually reckless fool had made this time.

Without hesitation, he immediately followed Huang Muran and ran quickly toward the scene of the incident.

Along the way, the two walked hurriedly, creating a small whirlwind that drew the attention of passersby.

Gao Jie was extremely anxious; his mind was racing the entire way, with various guesses flashing through his head like a revolving lantern:

What exactly did that kid go through?

Did he get into a fight, or did he cause some serious academic trouble?

Could it be that I've offended some powerful figure again?

The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became, and his steps grew increasingly hurried.

The next moment, Huang Muran hurriedly pushed the door open, and in an instant, brilliant light poured out of the room.

Gao Jie looked closely and was surprised to find that the venue was meticulously decorated.

Colorful balloons hung all over the walls, and ribbons hung gently from the ceiling. On the table in the center was a beautiful cake with candles burning quietly, their warm yellow light swaying gently.

"Gao Jie, happy birthday! We remembered your birthday, you didn't expect that, did you?"

Huang Xu shouted excitedly, and then with a "snap," the light was turned on, instantly illuminating the room as if it were daytime.

He came bounding over immediately, his face beaming with a pure and radiant smile, his eyes sparkling with anticipation and joy.