Chapter 201 Romance Complex [VIP]

Chapter Summary: Ahhhhhh, please give me #A Pleasant-Looking Couple#!

One year later.

Lanxing Media will collaborate with the short video platform Chanle to launch a large-scale celebrity dating observation reality show called "Celebrity Love". Since the news of the show was announced, it has attracted widespread attention from netizens.

Six months ago, the show's official Weibo account, "Celebrity Romance," posted a Weibo post.

Celebrity Love V: Nominations are welcome.

The Weibo post received over 2 million likes and over 200,000 comments.

The top 10 comments were all dominated by the names of a single couple:

"Aaaaaaah, please give me #A feast for the eyes#! Don't force me... I'll beg you on my knees."

"If Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue, this national CP, were to appear on the show, there would be no need to worry about its viewership and popularity."

"Key point: It wouldn't be right for a program produced by Lanxing Media not to feature the company's top female star, would it?"

"I'm here to help the production team, Muzhi, Kaiwangmaru, Cactus hzy. You're welcome. (doge)"

"If the production team could invite Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue to appear on 'Celebrity Romance,' I would be willing to be a vegetarian for a year, sob sob."

......

The top comment received 300,000 likes.

It's clear that many netizens, including CP fans, really want to see #PleasingToTheEyesCP# on this show or on a dating reality show. They want to know about Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue's private interactions and their daily love life.

Unfortunately, six months have passed, and everyone's enthusiasm has been completely exhausted.

We still haven't seen any further developments regarding this program.

Recently, there has finally been new information about "Celebrity Romance". It has been revealed that a total of 4 celebrity couples will be invited to record the program. The celebrity guests who have been confirmed so far are: Yin Xiuran and his wife, Xia Xinyan and Qin Luefeng, and Chi Yue and her husband. There is also a group of celebrity guests who are yet to be determined.

Netizens: Where are Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue? If we can't get this national couple together, they're going to cause trouble!

After the show's producers released the guest lineup, Wang Yubo, the chief director of "Celebrity Romance," went online to read the netizens' reactions and saw that everyone was still determined to see Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue on the show.

Sigh, what a worry.

Of course he wants to invite them!

In fact, I've approached Mu Zhi several times, but we just can't reach an agreement!

It's all tears when I talk about it.

Fortunately, Mu Zhi finished filming her sci-fi movie a couple of days ago and has returned to Beicheng.

Wang Yubo learned from the agency director Ji Binghe that Mu Zhi would be visiting Lanxing Media tomorrow.

He planned to have another good talk with Mu Zhi and make one last effort.

The following morning.

He Zhiyue drove Mu Zhi to the ground-level parking lot downstairs at Lanxing Media.

"Shall I walk you to the company entrance?"

Mu Zhi: "...No need, I'll walk there myself."

It's only 100 meters away.

They've been together for two years, and He Zhiyue is still so clingy to her.

"I'll pick you up at noon; I've already made a reservation at a restaurant."

Mu Zhi nodded. "Okay."

He looked down at his right hand, which was being held tightly by He Zhiyue's fingers, and gestured to her that it was time to get off the bus and he had to let go.

He Zhiyue held her left hand tightly with his right hand, gently shaking it as if he were silently being affectionate.

Mu Zhi had no choice but to lean over and kiss He Zhiyue on the cheek.

He Zhiyue then released Mu Zhi's hand with satisfaction, carefully tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and smiled gently, "Baby's hair has grown a bit longer."

Then he leaned over and placed a kiss on her forehead.

See you at noon.

"Okay." Mu Zhi opened the car door and got out of the car. She stood by the car window, waved to him, and walked towards the company building.

He Zhiyue watched Mu Zhi's figure disappear at the company's main gate before withdrawing his reluctant gaze and driving away.

Lanxing Media, Director of Talent Agency Office.

Earlier this year, Lanxing Media signed several more popular artists.

Over the past year, Ji Binghe has been as busy as a spinning top.

Mu Zhi was the most worry-free artist she had ever managed. Every time Ji Binghe saw Mu Zhi, she felt that she could temporarily escape from her heavy workload and gain a moment of relaxation.

After discussing work arrangements with Mu Zhi.

Ji Binghe hesitated before speaking, "Zhizhi, you've finished filming your new movie, and you'll have a six-month vacation coming up..."

At the end of last year, on the same day that Mu Zhi won the Golden Dragon Award for Best Actress, He Zhiyue successfully proposed to her.

A few days later, Mu Zhi won the Golden Crane Award for Best Actress again.

Then, half a month later, before the Spring Festival, Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue held an engagement ceremony witnessed by their relatives and friends.

After getting engaged, He Zhiyue began planning the wedding.

This year, I don't know how I managed to get Mu Zhi's consent, and we set the wedding date for next spring.

Therefore, Mu Zhi has cleared her schedule for the first half of next year, firstly for wedding preparations, and secondly to intentionally slow down her work pace and take a break.

Let's get back to the topic of holidays.

Ji Binghe thought of someone and said to Mu Zhi, "Zhizhi, I suggest that we still maintain some exposure for the next six months."

So, Zhizhi, how about you consider recording the company's large-scale dating reality show, "Celebrity Romance"? Well, it'd be a beautiful record of your and President He's daily life before the wedding.

Muzhi: A beautiful record before the wedding?

Suddenly, she remembered that He Zhiyue had taken photos of her to record some important moments, such as taking a picture of her trophy and a photo of her every time she won an award, and taking a picture of the two of them wearing engagement rings on the day of their engagement.

In his daily life, he would sometimes secretly take photos of her, and then show them to her...

Mu Zhi only took one photo of He Zhiyue. One day, they were watching the sunset on the mountain. He turned around to look at her, and the light of the sunset shone from behind, bathing him in a glow.

She captured He Zhiyue in that moment.

Seeing Mu Zhi deep in thought, Ji Binghe said helplessly, "I'm so annoyed by Director Wang Yubo. I guess he's brainwashed me too many times. Now I think you could try recording a dating reality show before you get married."

The public is incredibly curious about your relationship with President He. There's a huge demand for you two to appear on a dating reality show. Maybe sharing it wouldn't be a bad thing?

"Director Wang Yubo arrived at the company early this morning, wanting to see you again. Should we let him in so we can have a chat?"

Wang Yubo was previously the director of a top-rated variety show.

Mu Zhi was not quite clear on the reason why Wang Yubo had signed with Lanxing Media and become one of the directors cultivated by Lanxing Media.

The show "Celebrity Romance" was created because the short video platform Chanle approached Lanxing Media for a collaboration, wanting to produce a dating reality show... so the show ended up in Wang Yubo's hands.

After thinking about it, Mu Zhi agreed to see Wang Yubo again.

During the filming of her science fiction movie, Wang Yubo called twice to invite her to participate, but Mu Zhi flatly refused.

Afterwards, Mu Zhi visited the set twice more, but she showed little interest in the dating reality show. In addition, the filming crew was busy, so she didn't have much time to explain the dating reality show to Wang Yubo.

All I know is that the company is going to make such a program and plans to invite which guests to participate.

5 minutes later.

Director Wang Yubo entered.

He was in his thirties, had dyed his hair blonde, wore black-rimmed glasses, and a floral shirt. His first impression was... well, a bit eccentric.

Ji Binghe stood up: "Then you two chat, I still have work to do." She walked to the computer, sat down, and continued working.

In the past few days, Wang Yubo has repeatedly reviewed the content of his two phone calls with Mu Zhi and his two meetings on the film set, wondering if there was anything wrong with his words.

It actually made him reflect on the problem and figure it out.

Every time he came up, he would start by talking to Mu Zhi about the program, what the program was going to be like, where it was planned to be filmed, which guests would be participating, and how the program's content would be made.

He has never properly introduced himself.

Upon meeting Mu Zhi this time, Wang Yubo planned to briefly tell his story.

"Teacher Mu, I was originally a director of a variety show. I wanted to switch to making movies, so I quit my job at the TV station and signed with Lanxing Media."

“I have a script that I really want to produce, and the investment is quite large. Mr. Meng’s idea is that the company happens to have a dating show that it is cooperating with Chanle. He wants me to do a good job on this show, and then he will invest in me.”

Wang Yubo looked at Mu Zhi with eyes full of anticipation: "So, this dating reality show is a test for me from the company. It's related to my movie dream, so it's very important to me."

I know that Teacher Mu is an excellent actor who is very supportive of new directors...

Mu Zhi: ...Is this an attempt to gain sympathy?

She said, "These are two different things. If your film project is ready, and the company is confident in the project, they will invest and give you a chance."

"Now that the company has entrusted you with this dating reality show, and you've accepted it, your focus should be on how to make the show successful. I don't know much about variety shows, but I think whether a show is popular with audiences isn't solely based on the cast, right?"

Wang Yubo smiled wryly: "Teacher Mu, the program content is certainly important, but if the guests are well selected, especially if you and President He are as popular as netizens, then the program 'Celebrity Romance' is 'a sure thing' as netizens have said."

In recent years, many dating reality shows featuring ordinary people and celebrities have been produced by various platforms, and they have been held every year.

However, the show's popularity largely depends on the guests it invites.

It's no exaggeration to say that any variety show that adds Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue to its lineup will become a national hit.

Wang Yubo smiled wryly again: "Teacher Mu, to be honest, this is also the client's requirement."

With the continuous growth of short video platforms, in addition to cooperating with video platforms to introduce dramas, they also want to produce their own dramas and programs. This is why the program "The Love of Artists" approached Lanxing Media.

The client not only provided the money but also the effort. All Lanxing Media had to do was record and edit the program content and hand it over to the short video platform for uploading, promotion, and traffic generation.

This will be a key variety show promoted by short video platforms next year.

All of this is precisely because of the popularity and high profile of Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue, this national couple!

Mu Zhi didn't react when she heard this.

Wang Yubo's heart sank, and he thought to himself: This is bad!

He quickly calmed down, tried to consider the issue from Mu Zhi's perspective, and continued speaking:

"Ms. Mu, ever since you and President He officially announced your relationship, there has been a lot of online attention on your relationship, with many speculations and curiosities. For example, many netizens want to know about your private interactions..."

There have been some malicious comments online... I think if you're willing to share your story on this program, the public will definitely offer you more blessings.

Next, Wang Yubo elevated Mu Zhi's status on variety shows, making her more valuable.

"Our starting point for creating the program 'Celebrity Romance' is not just to entertain the public, but to focus on the personal lives of celebrities outside the spotlight."

Teacher Mu, you are now a top actor in the industry with a constant stream of acting offers, yet you only film 12 movies a year. However, during filming, you never take leave and always stay in seclusion to film. Only President He comes to visit the set, and over the months, you have only met a handful of times.

I think the public is very curious about how an outstanding actress like Ms. Mu balances her acting career with her personal life and relationships. It can be a valuable reference for many successful women in other industries, which is why this program is so meaningful…”

He paused for a moment, then adjusted his glasses: "Teacher Mu, our program is just a record and observation. What celebrity couples are like in private is what we edit together."

Absolutely not, and I would never dare to cut it haphazardly; you can rest assured about that.

After all, He Zhiyue is the boss of Lanxing Media, and Mu Zhi is the boss's wife.

If the boss and his wife dare to edit the footage haphazardly, make bizarre edits, or use deceptive tactics like swapping images, then their entire production team can pack their bags and leave.

This behavior also contradicts the original intention of the program.

Mu Zhi fell into thought.

In fact, after she and He Zhiyue got together, there were indeed various opinions, even some outrageous rumors.

For example, some have come up with wild theories, suggesting they were in a contractual relationship. They claim that when He Zhiyue faced a power struggle, Mu Zhi stepped in to support her and help her. Therefore, she made a demand of He Zhiyue, asking him to cooperate with her in creating publicity.

The orchestrated romance of "a top business tycoon humbly pursuing a female celebrity" was intended to elevate Mu Zhi's social standing.

After the two officially announced their relationship, He Zhiyue stopped updating her alternate account.

These absurd rumors only disappeared after she and He Zhiyue got engaged at the end of last year.

However, sarcastic and unhelpful comments are constantly emerging online.

They got engaged, and some netizens jumped out and said: "They only dated for a year and got engaged. Are they really that in love?" They felt that He Zhiyue, with a net worth of hundreds of billions, could have any woman he wanted. They thought that he was about to be trapped by Mu Zhi so quickly and mocked Mu Zhi for being too cunning.

In a few months, news of their marriage will spread next year.

I expect there will be even more outrageous rumors coming out then, such as: Mu Zhi is definitely pregnant and is using the child to climb the social ladder, or something like that.

There are also some voices offline.

It wasn't Mu Zhi who appeared, but He Zhiyue.

On one occasion, He Zhiyue took Mu Zhi to play golf and they happened to meet one of He Zhiyue's business partners.

Midway through, Mu Zhi went to the restroom. When she returned, she overheard the businessman jokingly saying that He Zhiyue couldn't lose face as a man and was too subservient to women. He shouldn't just look for someone of equal social standing, but at least someone who cared for him and loved him.

Because I felt that Mu Zhi hadn't shown off He Zhiyue since the official announcement of their relationship on Weibo.

During games and breaks, He Zhiyue was always at his beck and call, making him feel that Mu Zhi didn't love him...

Mu Zhi is an artist, and she's used to these things; it's unavoidable in her work.

But it wasn't He Zhiyue's.

Perhaps sharing a glimpse of their relationship through a TV program could reduce some of the noise, especially when they get married next year, to prevent outrageous fabrications.

Why not?

Wang Yubo noticed that Mu Zhi seemed slightly moved by his words.

He quickly placed the planning documents he had brought in front of Mu Zhi with both hands.

"This is the detailed plan for the program 'Celebrity Romance.' Please take a look, Teacher Mu, and we also welcome your feedback on our work."

Mu Zhi glanced at the documents in front of her, did not refuse, and asked when the program was scheduled to be recorded.

Wang Yubo quickly replied, "It will be recorded in January."

Mu Zhi: "Director Wang, I need to discuss this matter with President He. We'll consider it and then give you an answer."

Wang Yubo grinned from ear to ear, nodding hurriedly, "Okay, okay! No problem, no problem, then I'll wait for Teacher Mu's good news."

Is there hope? Persistence pays off!

[Author's Note]

Let's raise the banner of #pleasing to the eye#!