Chapter 28 Variety Show Filming Reading

Chu Yi had already forgotten about the variety show "Heart to Distant Mountains" that Cheng Yingzhi had signed him up for.

Unexpectedly, almost a month later, the director of the program team contacted him and hoped that Chu Yi could come to their studio for an interview.

Cheng Yingzhi, who was gloating over the misfortune, went to find Chu Yi immediately after receiving the news and volunteered to act as driver and "agent", under the pretext of helping him check the details of the contract.

The elevator went straight to the upper floors. The front desk staff had obviously been notified and enthusiastically led them to a small conference room. The corridor was covered with thick carpet, and footsteps were silent. The environment was quiet and professional.

"Relax, it's just a formality to understand the process and precautions. I'll help you look at the contract, and I will definitely not cheat you." Cheng Yingzhi lowered his voice and patted Chu Yi's shoulder.

Chu Yi said "hmm" lightly. He was not too nervous about this trip. He regarded it more as a work task that needed to be taken seriously.

The staff member pushed open the door of the conference room and gestured for them to go in.

However, the scene inside the door stunned the staff leading the way and Chu Yi and Cheng Yingzhi who came in later.

The conference room was not empty.

On the sofa by the window, a man was leaning back with an open financial magazine covering his face, and seemed to have fallen asleep.

He wore a simple black sweatshirt and shorts. His long, fair legs were casually extended. Even without his face visible, his superior figure and his relaxed yet sharp aura were impossible to ignore.

If it’s not Zhou Ai, then who else could it be?

The staff member who led the way was obviously surprised and muttered subconsciously: "Teacher Zhou? How come... you are here so early?" His tone was full of incredible surprise.

Cheng Yingzhi also widened his eyes, nudged Chu Yi lightly with his elbow, and gave him a look that said, "See, I told you there was something wrong with this kid."

Chu Yi paused slightly, looked at the person on the sofa who was covering his face with a magazine, and frowned slightly.

He really didn't expect to meet Zhou Ai here, let alone expect that he would be the first to arrive.

Upon hearing the news, the program director hurried over. Seeing Zhou Ai on the sofa, his face instantly filled with a flattered yet slightly apprehensive smile: "Teacher Zhou! Why didn't you tell us you were coming so we could pick you up! Look at this..."

The head under the magazine moved, and then the magazine was taken away by a bony hand, revealing the iconic silver-gray hair.

Zhou Ai seemed to have just been woken up, and there was a bit of drowsiness and laziness in his eyes, but his gaze accurately passed over the person in charge and fell directly on Chu Yi who had just entered the room.

Those peach blossom eyes seemed to be lit up with tiny lights in an instant, all sleepiness was swept away, and the corners of the mouth naturally curved up.

He acted as if he hadn't noticed the person in charge and Cheng Yingzhi. He only spoke to Chu Yi, his voice still a little hoarse from just waking up, but his tone couldn't be more natural: "Doctor Chu, are you here?"

It was as if they had agreed to meet here long ago.

The program director looked at Zhou Ai, then at Chu Yi, who had a calm expression, and his face was filled with even more surprise.

Zhou Ai is notoriously difficult to deal with and casual in the circle. His schedule is erratic and it is common for him to change his promises at the last minute.

Everyone in the team felt that they were lucky to be able to invite him this time, especially when they heard that the Zhou family had invested a huge amount of money in the program anonymously. They regarded him as a "sugar daddy" who needed to be carefully served.

For the discussion meeting before filming, they had no expectation that this gentleman would be able to attend on time, and it was a great honor for him to show up.

Who would have thought that not only was he the only one to arrive early, but he also... fell asleep in the conference room?

And now, this hard-to-invite prince is looking at the amateur doctor they invited with shining eyes?

Countless thoughts flashed through the head of the group, and his smile grew even more enthusiastic as he quickly smoothed things over: "Teacher Zhou, Doctor Chu, and Young Master Cheng, it's great to see you all here. Please take a seat! Doctor Chu, this is Teacher Zhou Ai, a member of our 'Star Volunteer Group.' Teacher Zhou, this is Doctor Chu Yichu, our specially invited 'Flying Doctor.'"

Zhou Ai then nodded casually to the person in charge as if he had just seen other people, as a greeting.

Then he turned his gaze back to Chu Yi and patted the empty seat next to him: "Doctor Chu, sit here?"

Cheng Yingzhi rolled his eyes and said, "No need, no need, Mr. Zhou, we can just sit here." He pulled Chu Yi to sit a little further away from Zhou Ai.

Zhou Ai raised his eyebrows and said nothing. He just leaned back slightly, his eyes still fixed on Chu Yi with interest. His eyes were so straightforward that even the program director felt a little uncomfortable.

Chu Yi seemed unaware of it, and just nodded calmly to the person in charge: "Hello." Then he took out the notebook and pen he brought with him, looking very businesslike and ready for a serious meeting.

Not long after, several other celebrity members arrived one after another.

First came Zhou Jiashu, the captain of the popular group SK. He was wearing a refreshing denim jacket. As soon as he walked in, he showed a sunny smile, bowed politely and greeted: "Hello everyone, I am Zhou Jiashu from SK, thank you for your guidance!" He was like a well-behaved and sensible little puppy.

Next came the well-known host Xie Mo. He was experienced and greeted everyone warmly as soon as he came in. His humorous words quickly livened up the atmosphere: "Wow, Teacher Zhou Ai is the first to arrive? The sun is rising from the west? Doctor Chu, right? I've heard a lot about you. I'll be thankful for your care from now on!" He took the initiative to shake hands with Chu Yi.

Then came Qin Yaoyao, a member of the Cute Girls Dance Troupe. She was wearing a cute dress and had a sweet voice: "Hello everyone, I'm Qin Yaoyao~" When she saw Zhou Ai and Zhou Jiashu, her eyes lit up and she seemed a little excited.

The last to arrive was the movie star Gu Jinyi. He was the oldest and dressed casually but his calm temperament could not be concealed. With a gentle smile on his face, he nodded to everyone and said, "Sorry, there was a traffic jam on the road and I kept you waiting for a long time." His humble attitude made people feel like they were in spring breeze.

After a brief greeting and introduction, the meeting officially began.

The person in charge first welcomed everyone again, then introduced Chu Yi in detail: "This is Doctor Chu Yi, our specially hired flight doctor for this program. For the next twenty days, he will be responsible for our medical and health care, and will also be our professional guide for an in-depth experience of rural medical care."

Chu Yi stood up and bowed slightly, his attitude humble and professional.

Then, the person in charge began to introduce the star team with an enthusiastic tone: "Our 'Star Volunteer Team' lineup this time is fantastic! First up is the top star we are all familiar with, the extremely charismatic teacher - Teacher Zhou Ai!"

Zhou Ai raised his hand lazily.

"Next up is the nationally recognized gold medal host, Mr. Xie Mo! With Mr. Xie here, our communication and atmosphere will definitely be flawless!"

Xie Mo smiled and clasped his fists: "Thank you for the compliment. I'll do my best."

"And there's also our talented film actor, Mr. Gu Jinyi, who has countless fans! Mr. Gu's depth and insight will surely capture more touching moments for us."

Gu Jinyi smiled gently: "I hope I can live up to your trust."

"And our incredibly popular and stage-beating SK captain, Zhou Jiashu! Jiashu's energy and infectiousness are exactly what we need!"

Zhou Jiashu immediately stood up and bowed again: "I will work hard to learn from you seniors!"

"Finally, we have our adorable and talented little dancer, Qin Yaoyao! Yaoyao's delicacy and optimism will surely add countless highlights to our journey!"

Qin Yaoyao smiled sweetly: "Please take care of me~"

"We believe that such a top-tier team, with its combination of influence, expertise, age range, and diverse personalities, will surely create brilliant synergies and better accomplish this public welfare mission, profoundly conveying to the general public the true picture of the medical situation in remote mountainous areas and the perseverance of rural doctors."

During the introduction, Zhou Ai seemed a little absent-minded, his fingers unconsciously turning the pen on the table, and his eyes drifted towards Chu Yi from time to time.

When the person in charge mentioned that the temperature difference between day and night in the mountains was large and that they needed to bring their own warm clothes, Zhou Ai suddenly interrupted. His voice was lazy, but his eyes were fixed on Chu Yi: "Doctor Chu, do you want me to bring you a spare coat? I have one that was given to me by a brand and I haven't worn it yet."

The conference room fell silent for a moment.

Everyone's eyes turned to Zhou Ai, then to Chu Yi. Gu Jinyi's eyes flashed with surprise, while Xie Mo displayed a professionally amused expression. Zhou Jiashu and Qin Yaoyao sized the two up with obvious curiosity.

Chu Yi raised his head, his expression unchanged, his tone distant and polite: "Thank you, Teacher Zhou, no need. I can prepare everything myself."

"Oh." Zhou Ai responded. She didn't seem embarrassed by being rejected. Instead, she continued, "What about snacks? It's not convenient to buy things in the mountains. I bought a lot of flavors of Golden potato chips. I can share them with you."

Person in charge: “???”

What is the prince doing?

Xie Mo smoothed things over and said with a smile, "Teacher Zhou, your way of caring for your colleagues is very unique. From coats to potato chips, a one-stop service?"

Qin Yaoyao whispered to Zhou Jiashu, "Golden potato chips? Does Teacher Zhou like that brand too?"

Zhou Jiashu shook his head, looking confused.

Cheng Yingzhi covered his face and couldn't bear to watch.

Chu Yi's fingers gripping the pen tightened slightly, his expression remaining calm, even managing to maintain basic politeness. "Thank you for taking the trouble, Mr. Zhou. It's really not necessary. Let's continue the meeting."

He brought the topic back on track.

Zhou Ai seemed to have finally noticed the slight impatience in Chu Yi's tone. He shrugged and finally calmed down temporarily, but the arc of a smile at the corner of his mouth remained.

The meeting continued, but the atmosphere was still somewhat tense. The production crew exchanged glances, each one secretly astonished.

Xie Mo would occasionally look between Zhou Ai and Chu Yi with an inquiring gaze. Gu Jinyi was still gentle, but there was a hint of deep thought in his eyes when he looked at Zhou Ai.

While listening to the content of the meeting, Cheng Yingzhi used his eyes to frantically hint to Zhou Ai to restrain himself, but unfortunately Zhou Ai pretended not to see it.

Finally, the meeting came to an end.

The person in charge finally confirmed, "This is the general arrangement. We'll depart in a week, and the specific meeting time and location will be notified later. Doctor Chu, your hospital..."

"It's been coordinated, no problem." Chu Yi closed the notebook.

"Great!" The person in charge breathed a sigh of relief and looked at everyone, "Teachers, shall we stop here today?"

Zhou Ai stood up first, but looked at Chu Yi with a smile on his face: "Doctor Chu, I'll see you in the mountains. Thank you for your guidance."

Chu Yi stood up and nodded slightly, his tone still as calm as it was to all his colleagues: "Teacher Zhou, you are too kind. Everyone, please cooperate with each other on the work. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."