Mu Qian didn't take what had just happened outside to heart and went backstage under the guidance of the staff.

"Apart from those who bring their own makeup artists, the rest are all provided with makeup artists by the station."

"However, we have limited manpower. Those who arrive first will be processed first, so you'll have to wait."

The staff member said indifferently.

Nobody in the industry likes a low-quality artist like Mu Qian.

"I don't need a makeup artist, I can do it myself," Mu Qian refused directly.

Does she need someone else to do her makeup?

"Whatever you like." The staff member nodded with a forced smile. "That's the costume and makeup area. You can choose your own clothes, masks, and so on."

Mu Qian: "Okay."

After the staff left, Mu Qian walked towards the costume and makeup area.

According to the procedures sent by the program team.

The first episode was a talent show, where everyone had to wear masks while performing their talents.

Finally, an online vote will be held, and the top six female celebrities with the most votes will be able to remove their masks and reveal their names. The remaining female celebrities who are not on the list will continue to participate in the competition wearing masks until they are ranked and can remove their masks.

It's said to be for the sake of fairness, but if an artist with a built-in fanbase just wears a mask, will their fans not recognize them?

Mu Qian gave a soft "heh".

Mu Qian arrived at the clothing and makeup section, just as Mu Silian had finished picking out her clothes.

She chose an outfit that accentuated her figure, paired with a cat mask, giving off a sense of ethereal beauty with a touch of wildness.

TV Queen Chan Pak-lam chose a red dress paired with a fox mask, giving her a look that was both alluring and charming.

...

Almost everyone had finished choosing their outfits, leaving only a few unremarkable clothes and rather ugly masks.

One is a clown, one is a big bad wolf, and the other is a Smurf.

Mu Qian glanced at the three outfits and picked up a Big Bad Wolf outfit and mask.

Mu Silian couldn't help but chuckle, "Mu Qian, remember to come earlier next time. Otherwise, if you fail to remove the mask, you'll have to keep wearing the Big Bad Wolf mask while recording, won't you?"

Mu Qian's cold gaze swept over Mu Silian, "You need to look in the mirror."

"Huh?" Mu Silian didn't react.

Mu Qian: "Right now, your expression is not only stupid, but also extremely ugly."

After saying that, she left with the clothes and mask.

Is the female lead really that stupid?

Murong is brainless, and by extension, Mu Silian is also portrayed as brainless!

"Mu... Qian!" Mu Silian gritted her teeth and squeezed out Mu Qian's name, her hand clenching tightly.

There were other celebrities who had chosen their outfits but hadn't left yet. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with doubt.

"Why does Mu Qian seem different?"

"I heard that Mu Silian usually dominates Mu Qian, and Mu Qian doesn't dare to resist. This doesn't seem like it?"

"In this circle, even the little white rabbits will turn into big bad wolves, or they'll have to leave the circle..."

The two people who had been whispering earlier looked at Chen Bailan, who was passing by them, and exchanged another glance.

Without saying anything more, they left the clothing section together.

With everyone ready, the countdown to the show's premiere began...

After a promotional video, the stage lights came on, and Wang Zemu smiled and raised the microphone.

"Hello everyone, judges and audience members... Welcome to the recording of the first episode of 'Dream Fly'."

"I am Wang Zemu, the initiator of 'Dream Fly'."

"Dream Fly, dreams take flight, dreams embark on a new journey... Let's witness the growth of 30 sisters together."

After an opening speech, Wang Zemu explained the recording process of the competition.

"Next, let me introduce the three judges present."

"Ding Zhu: A national first-class actress, a three-time winner of the Bai Feng Award for Best Actress, and a two-time winner of the Golden Dragon Award for Best Actress... Welcome!"

"Gus: A renowned stage director, drama actor, and dance teacher... Welcome!"

"Aichen: Her single topped the charts for 27 consecutive weeks and won numerous music awards both domestically and internationally... Welcome!"

The initiator, Wang Zemu, is a top-tier celebrity and was once an artist mentored by Long Jingyan.

Ding Zhu and Gu Si are judges with exceptional talent, plus Ai Chen, a top female singer who brings her own fan base and is recognized for both her talent and beauty.

The judging panel alone clearly understood that the show's direction was to select an all-around entertainer to generate buzz.

It's only been airing for a short time, and "Dream Fly" has already dominated the trending topics.

Moreover, there's Mu Qian, whom everyone thought was going to be blacklisted by Long Jingyan, but who has now appeared in a variety show co-produced by Di Yan Media.

It's easy to imagine how lively the entire internet has become because of "Dream Fly".

Ahhh, Aichen has been dormant for two months, and finally he's back in business...

Wang Zemu is so handsome! His looks and charisma are amazing, I'm totally swooning!

Teacher Ding, Teacher Ding, I'm looking forward to your film "Single Mother" which will be released next month!

Did everyone go see Mr. Gu's stage play? Oh my god, it was really...

[I've seen it! Teacher Gu's stage play is amazing!]

[...]

The live stream chat was flooded with comments, some of which were insults directed at Mu Qian and demands for an apology from the production team.

Those who first saw Wang Zemu and the three judges were immediately drawn into the conversation.

The live stream was filled with comments telling Mu Qian to get lost.

"Director, look..."

The stagehand handed the tablet to Li Cheng, the director of "Dream Fly".

Li Cheng looked at the barrage of comments flying by and felt a headache coming on.

"If Mu Qian hadn't had so many scandals before, honestly, with this level of popularity, she would definitely have gone viral."

The stagehand nodded.

"It's strange... Master Yan hates female celebrities using him for publicity the most. Those who didn't know what was going on before, it's common knowledge in the industry that they've all been dealt with coldly and blacklisted."

"But this time..."

Li Cheng was also puzzled.

"This Mu Qian might actually be quite a character."

The stagehand shrugged, offering no comment.

The program has officially begun...

The first to take the stage was Qin Xin, who became an instant sensation with her debut song "Guardian".

Unfortunately, he was sidelined for a long time due to contract issues with his former company.

Whether her participation in "Dream Fly" will bring her back into the spotlight depends on both her talent and the promotional efforts of the Imperial City TV station.

Qin Xin's voice is very clear, and her high notes are handled exceptionally well.

Before she had sung more than two lines, some viewers in the live chat had already guessed that it was her.

[This person's voice sounds like Qin Xin's?]

【Qin Xin? Who is that?】

Have you heard of "Guardian"? It's the background music used by many short video platforms, and Qin Xin is the original singer.

Wow, that song is amazing... and the original singer is her?!

Qin Xin's voice is so beautiful, I'm giving her a shout-out!

[Anyway, I won't support Mu Qian, Mu Qian should get out of "Dream Fly"]

[Mu Qian, get out of "Dream Fly"]

Next, regardless of who appeared or whether anyone guessed who it was, the discussion ended with calls for Mu Qian to withdraw from the competition.

"Brother Yan, everyone's been telling Mu Qian to quit..." Mo Jin shook his head and said, "This live stream has been going on for over three hours, and the level of popularity... Brother Yan, even when you're on a TV show, this is the most you've ever seen."

Long Jingyan stood before the enormous floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the city lights, his peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed...

"You said..." Long Jingyan's gaze fell on Mo Jin's reflection in the glass window, "How about I take her under my wing?"

Who are you bringing?

Mo Jin muttered something subconsciously, then jumped up and stared wide-eyed.

"What? Master Yan...you're taking Mu Qian with you?" Mo Jin's voice was filled with astonishment.