Chapter 86 Luo Jiayin: I am a genuine law-abiding citizen

The comment section immediately erupted in chaos, with countless messages like "I feel so sorry for my sister Manxi" flooding the screen.

After Luo Jiayin left the stage, she went straight to Yu Jiu and Sister Mei.

"Let's go back to the lounge first," Luo Jiayin said.

Then, Luo Jiayin led Yu Jiu and Sister Mei, who were both worried about her, away from the filming location without looking back.

In the control room, Director Xu had heard the staff on site asking him for the fourth time in his earpiece whether he should quickly stop the live broadcast and suspend the recording of the program.

Such a large-scale "car crash" scene as today would have likely caused any other variety show to be suspended immediately.

Director Xu disagreed and insisted that both the program and the live broadcast must continue.

Even if the game segment can't continue temporarily due to special circumstances, things aren't over yet, the guests are still here, and Luo Jia hasn't left either.

"I'm saying this one last time: I didn't say 'pause.' All departments on site are operating normally, everything is as usual, so please don't ask me anymore!"

Director Xu put down the walkie-talkie, and his assistant stepped forward and refilled the thermos in front of him with water.

"Director Xu, there's something I don't quite understand..."

"Haha, Xiao Du, you don't know why I let the live stream continue even with this unexpected situation, do you?"

"Um……"

The assistant, whom Director Xu called Xiao Du, nodded and stood respectfully beside Director Xu, hoping that Director Xu could answer his questions.

Xiao Du was one of the last batch of students that Director Xu taught when he was still a professor at Kyoto Media College. Director Xu valued him highly, so he made him his assistant and mentored him personally.

Therefore, Director Xu is quite patient with Xiao Du.

Seeing that he frankly expressed his confusion, she was happy to help him understand.

"The core of this variety show is to create an effect. The more conflict there is, the more interesting and attractive it becomes."

"But teacher... this... isn't this a performance accident..." Xiao Du was still confused.

“Some things, if you think they are accidents, then they are accidents. But if you look at them from a different perspective, an ‘accident’ can also become a ‘gimmick’ and achieve an unprecedented program effect.”

"oh……"

Xiao Du nodded as if he understood, but he seemed to grasp what Director Xu meant.

He knew that the rest depended on how much he could comprehend on his own, so he didn't ask any more questions.

"Is Luo Jia still in the lounge?" Director Xu asked.

Xiao Du nodded. "Yes, Luo Jia's assistant just contacted us, saying that Luo Jia is not feeling well and will rest in the lounge for a while. He asked us to let him know when the show resumes recording."

"Luo Jia, this young man, is quite interesting..."

Director Xu's inexplicable "hehe" left Xiao Du quite taken aback.

"Have someone send some medical supplies for treating external injuries over, and also express the production team's apologies to Luo Jia."

"Okay, I understand."

Upon receiving Director Xu's instructions, Xiao Du immediately and efficiently began to get to work.

Director Xu picked up the thermos on the table, brought it to his lips, shook his head and blew on the steaming hot air coming out of the cup. After taking a small sip, he found it was still very hot.

So he put down his thermos and continued to watch the monitor in front of him, which was showing the scene, with great interest.

...

Meanwhile, in the lounge.

Luo Jiayin sat on the sofa, still wearing the costume he wore as "Daoist Luo Chenzi". His legs were elegantly crossed, and he leaned back lazily and casually, with one hand on the armrest of the sofa and the other holding a cigarette.

"I'm telling you, you don't have to be so reckless. Nothing's actually happened yet. When you're out in public, can't you at least pay attention to your image?"

Yu Jiu stood in front of Luo Jiayin with her hands on her hips, looking heartbroken.

Sister Mei, sitting on another sofa next to Luo Jiayin, also chimed in, "Yes, Yu Jiu makes a good point."

"You don't have to be at home outside. You can do whatever you want once the door is closed."

"You're a public figure now, after all. If someone takes a picture of this, it'll be a big deal!"

Luo Jiayin narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze fixed on the large broadcast screen in the lounge.

Upon hearing this, Luo Jiayin raised an eyebrow slightly. She slowly sat up a little straighter, then flicked some ash into the ashtray on the coffee table, and said dismissively:

"What do you think I did that had a negative impact?"

"Well……"

When Yu Jiu and Sister Mei heard Luo Jiayin ask this question, they exchanged a glance and were immediately speechless.

Indeed, smoking has become increasingly common among both men and women in today's society.

Although no one knew that Luo Jia was actually a girl, smoking is still a bad habit.

As celebrities, who are constantly exposed to the public eye, they need to be even more careful.

How many male and female celebrities in the entertainment industry are boycotted and forced to disappear from the public eye each year because they are photographed smoking in private?

Especially for a popular celebrity like Luo Jia, if someone finds any dirt on him, it could ruin his career.

"Ahem... We're just reminding you. After all, there are so many keyboard warriors online these days, and you haven't stopped lately. What if some haters see you smoking and find something to criticize you for?"

Yu Jiu coughed twice, then forced himself to speak.

However, Luo Jiayin didn't buy it at all.

What's wrong with me having a cigarette?

“I haven’t evaded taxes, committed murder or arson, committed fraud, used drugs, solicited prostitutes, or drugged underage girls. I’m a good person.”

"I just smoked a cigarette. Is smoking a cigarette now such a heinous crime?"

"What's wrong with celebrities? Aren't celebrities human beings too?"

Yu Jiu: "..."

Sister Mei: "..."

"and--"

"Does not smoking mean... I won't kill someone?"

After Luo Jiayin finished speaking, she raised her eyes, a dangerous glint flashing in her dark, deep pupils.

Yu Jiu and Sister Mei felt a chill run down their spines.

None of them expected that Luo Jiayin, who usually seemed so charming and cheerful when she was with them, would exude such a dangerous aura.

"What you're saying..." Sister Mei swallowed and smiled helplessly.

"Anyway, you are still a... smoking is bad for your health."

Mei originally wanted to say that Luo Jiayin is a girl, and smoking is unhealthy, but considering that they were outside and for Luo Jiayin's safety, she didn't say it directly.