Shortly after leaving Blue Sky Culture, Jiang Ran received a call from Fu Bo.

Fu Bo said that he wanted to get together with everyone before the show was aired, so he came to ask Jiang Ran when he would be free recently.

It was quite a coincidence. Jiang Ran had been thinking about telling them that the recent reputation of the program... might be a little strange. Just as he was thinking about how to say it, the opportunity was handed to him.

Since we are going to have a party, it would be most appropriate to explain the whole story in person.

"I'm free recently, just arrange it for you."

After Jiang Ran finished speaking, he asked curiously, "Why did you suddenly want to get together? Is there something going on?"

Fu Bo hummed twice unnaturally: "What, what could be the matter? Don't think too much, I'm hanging up."

Jiang Ran looked at the call that was suddenly hung up, and felt that no matter how he looked at it, it didn't seem like nothing was wrong.

Hopefully, nothing really happened.

While she was thinking about various possibilities, she called Zeng Pei to ask if she knew about the situation.

Zeng Pei smiled as soon as he heard her purpose.

"Do you know what's going on?" Jiang Ran asked.

"Of course," Zeng Pei seemed very happy, and his voice was filled with laughter. "Don't worry, it's not a big deal... guess what?"

I hope it’s not a big deal.

Judging from Zeng Pei's reaction, it doesn't seem to be a bad thing.

Jiang Ran guessed, "Is it related to the show?"

"That's right," Zeng Pei said. "Guess what?"

"Stop guessing, just tell me."

"All right."

Zeng Pei couldn't help but burst out laughing before he finished speaking.

Jiang Ran's patience was nearly worn out before she continued, "Didn't the Blue Sky Culture people tell us a couple of days ago that if the 'privacy' we wanted deleted wasn't approved, they'd call us to let us know. And Fu Bo...he just received a call from Blue Sky Culture this morning."

"Part of his application was rejected?"

"Not just some," Zeng Pei said, beaming with joy. "I failed all of them."

Jiang Ran thought back to those 'private' moments of Fu Bo and couldn't help but laugh. "Then I understand. The last struggle before death, the last joy before destruction?"

As soon as the words fell, the two of them laughed out loud at the same time.

The party was finally scheduled for noon two days later at a newly opened high-end restaurant in the business district.

After learning the real purpose of holding the party, Jiang Ran couldn't help but feel a lot of expectations. He even thought about how to tease Fu Bo in two days, but the accident came faster than anything else.

Contrary to everyone’s expectations, the second season of Back to Earth has been scheduled ahead of schedule.

At noon on the day before the party, employees of Blue Sky Culture contacted them one by one and informed them that the film had been edited and would be broadcast on the Grapefruit platform at 9 o'clock that evening.

Jiang Ran asked, "It's going to air tonight? How will the promotion be arranged?"

The other party was silent for a moment, then said politely, "It's inconvenient to go into details... but getting this episode aired was already difficult enough. If we publicize it any further, some people might get upset."

Jiang Ran then remembered that "Back to Earth" was a program that had been banned by the entire Internet after all.

Although those things happened some time ago, it is hard to say whether Jiang Wenxue is still keeping an eye on this show, whether she can give Xu Yang some face, or whether she will still try to obstruct it...

Therefore, they could only test the waters, otherwise if they pushed Jiang Wenxue too far, everything would be in vain.

"Thank you. I understand."

"You're welcome. I wish you a great success in tonight's premiere."

Jiang Ran put down the laptop and sighed.

The dust has settled and the die is cast.

She could only stay at home and wait quietly for nine o'clock in the evening.

However, even though the promotion and publicity could not be done, the playback link was still sent out half an hour in advance, and it was not released until the last minute.

Jiang Ran had registered an account on the Xiyou platform early on and was waiting on the Star Network. When he saw the link at 8:30, he immediately clicked on it.

What’s surprising is that there were several other people who clicked in at the same time!

This is real living tap water without any publicity!

Jiang Ran was delighted and started chatting with everyone under the pseudonym.

[Sandianshui: What a coincidence, are you also old fans of "Back to Earth"? ]

What to eat tonight: Yeah, yeah! You too?! I've been waiting for the second episode for ages, and I didn't expect to see it today!

【Galaxy Mecha: It's quite predestined.】

【Lanhua Qiaoyao: Yes.】

[Ordinary Gaming Genius: Fate or no fate is so boring, let's talk about something interesting, shall we?]

【Three-point water: What do you mean? 】

[Average Gaming Genius: Do you have any favorites among these players? ]

What to eat tonight: I like Ren Xiayang! He's so tall! 1.93 meters, that's every man's dream height, right?

[Average gaming genius: Tsk—boring. If you ask me, I'd rather like Fu Bo than Ren Xiayang. He's handsome, smart, and can learn anything quickly.]

【……】

Jiang Ran looked at the conversation on the screen and finally fell into deep thought.

Could Fu Bo really have such blind, fanatical fans? Is this even possible? Is this kind of conversation something a normal person could have?

Apparently, Jiang Ran wasn't the only one who found it strange.

After a while, the only two people still tirelessly discussing on the screen were "What to eat tonight" and "An ordinary gaming genius".

The two of them were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't even notice that the others had fallen silent and were still engaged in a heated discussion.

What to eat tonight: No, no, you're using a fan filter!

[Ordinary Gaming Genius: Who said that? I was just telling the truth!]

What's for dinner tonight? Actually, Fu Bo is not as amazing as you say. He's supposed to be quick to learn and master everything... He followed Jiang Ran in his first match. Do you think he can cook now? I'm afraid he can't even boil a bowl of rice.

[Ordinary gaming genius: Cooking is just a meal, what's the big deal? Besides, how good is that Ren Xiayang you like? He's 1.93 meters tall... To tell you the truth, he's only 1 meter tall without his shoes!]

【What to eat tonight: You are talking nonsense! 】

[Ordinary little gaming genius: The one talking nonsense is the puppy! ]

What's for dinner tonight? Oh, I'll tell you what, Fu Bo isn't a puppy, but his menu is incredibly diverse! There are so many things you wouldn't even imagine!

[Ordinary gaming genius: Stop talking nonsense! ]

What to eat tonight: Who's kidding? Let me tell you, he even eats bird shit!

Almost in an instant, the "ordinary gaming genius" who was originally very excited and kept refreshing the screen suddenly disappeared.

However, the people on the other side of the verbal battle are still unaware of what is happening, and even feel that they have achieved a temporary victory. They are emotionally clamoring about fairness.

What to eat tonight: Unexpected?

What to eat tonight: Do you still want to stick to your original opinion?

What to eat tonight: Where are the people?

【……】

Jiang Ran was silent for a long time, and finally typed a few words on the public screen.

[Three water drops: Ren Xiayang?]

The man who had been so arrogant before suddenly lost his voice, and after a while he pretended to cover up.

What's for dinner tonight? Hmm? What happened to Ren Xiayang? Do you like him too?

[Three Point Water: Stop pretending. The second episode hasn't even aired yet, and you're almost stripping each other's underwear.]

There was another silence.

After a long while.

What's for dinner tonight: ...Fu Bo?

[Ordinary Gaming Genius: ...Hmm.]

No one else spoke.

The long argument between Ren Xiayang and Fu Bo and these two sentences were all displayed on the public screen, clearly visible.

It was just deadly embarrassing.

[Three Points of Water: Stop pretending, come out and say something. I'm Jiang Ran.]

【Galaxy Mecha: Zeng Pei.】

【Orchid curling: Bai Zhiyong. 】

Needless to say, there are two others left.

They both now wished they had never existed.

【Galaxy Mecha: Wait, there's another person.】

【Three water drops: Who?】

[Galaxy Mech: Click on the online list in the upper right corner and scroll down to see that there are currently six people online.]

Jiang Ran did as she said, and sure enough, he soon found an ID in the list that had never appeared before.

The man's name was "Little Sun", an ordinary... yet very evocative name.

Jiang Ran hesitated for a while, but still asked.

[Three Water Drops: Mr. Xu?]

[Xiao Yang Yang: I'm Mr. Xu's assistant. He asked me to help him keep an eye on the live broadcast of the program.]

What's for dinner tonight: Hello, hello, it's really not easy to be Mr. Xu's assistant and help with such trivial tasks.

Ordinary Gaming Genius: That's right, thank you for your hard work, Assistant. Boss Xu's job isn't easy either, so when he gets here later, there's no need to tell him about what just happened. It'll save him from worrying about it.

【Little Sun: ...Okay.】

[Sandianshui: But a few days ago, I heard your CEO Liang mention that Xu Yang's assistant seemed to have just resigned due to some issues, right?]

[Little Sun: ...Yes, well, I'm new here, so I'm not very experienced in the business. Please, please bear with me!]

oh?

A new assistant?

No matter how Jiang Ran looked at it, she felt that it was not the case. Since it was not eight o'clock yet, she switched the computer interface, found the number of Liang Feichen that she had saved two days ago, and called him.

Liang Feichen picked up the call and asked politely, "Miss Jiang, what's the matter with you looking for me so late?"

"Hello," Jiang Ran said, "I heard you mention a few days ago that Mr. Xu's assistant just resigned. I was wondering if you've found a new suitable replacement?"

Liang Feichen became interested when he heard this: "What level is my brother's assistant? How can he be replaced so quickly with a suitable one? Why, are you interested in this position?"

Jiang Ran: "Just a quick peek, thank you."

Liang Feichen: "You're welcome. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions in the future."

After hanging up the call, Jiang Ran switched back to the program playback interface.

"Little Sun"'s speech is still hanging in the latest column and has not been brushed up. It looks particularly eye-catching at this moment.

【Three water drops: Little assistant.】

【Little Sun: Hmm? What's wrong?】

【Three-point water: Nothing, just calling you. 】

【Little Sun: Oh...Okay...】

After a while.

【Three water drops: Little assistant.】

【Little Sun: ...What happened again? 】

【Three-point water: Nothing, I just suddenly thought you were cute. 】

【Little Sun: Then...thank you, thank you?】

【Three water drops: You’re welcome.】

Little Sun: ...

At the same time, on the other side of the capital planet.

Liang Feichen repeatedly thought about Jiang Ran's behavioral logic, and after he figured it out, he happily dialed Xu Yang's number.

Xu Yang: "What's the matter?"

Liang Feichen: "I thought about it carefully later. Although your participation in "Back to Earth" may have nothing to do with Jiang Ran, the atmosphere I felt that day should not be fake."

Xu Yang: "...It's okay, I'm hanging up."

"Something's going on!" Liang Feichen hurriedly called out to him, "It's good news!"

Xu Yang didn't seem to be in a good mood: "If you have something to say, just say it directly."

Liang Feichen: "I think your previous guess is not completely unreasonable. Jiang Ran might really have a crush on you. His reaction that day was probably because he was angry and embarrassed after being exposed!"

Xu Yang paused and asked, "Why do you say that suddenly?"

Liang Feichen suddenly slapped his thigh and said excitedly: "She just called me and has been asking about you. She really cares about you!"

"……real?"

"It couldn't be more true!"

“…”

When he hung up the phone, Xu Yang felt much more refreshed.

It turns out that my guess was correct. Jiang Ran was just saying one thing and thinking another.

Looking at the light screen in front of him, the previous chat records immediately came into view, and Xu Yang's face immediately became gloomy again.

If you're interested in him, why are you flirting with a junior assistant? Isn't that inappropriate?

While I was thinking, the old clock on the wall made a "ding" sound.

It's eight o'clock and the second episode of "Back to Earth" begins to air.

The author has something to say:

New viewers after 8 o'clock: Isn't this barrage more exciting than the main film?