Chapter 108 That's All

Ren Limeng: Stop...stroking, I just want to be quiet now (headache)

Yan Fangshu: Mengmeng, stop running away! You're now on Team Shen Xingyi's team, spending every day with them! We can't let this issue get away with us any longer!

mix?

When Ren Limeng suddenly saw this somewhat puzzling word, she paused for a moment.

She was obviously polite to Chen Xingzhi, and was just too lazy to bother with any questions related to Chen Xingzhi. Why did Yan Fangshu think she was getting away with it?

Is she...doing something unconsciously to avoid it?

Ren Limeng took a deep breath and suddenly decided to see Yan Fangshu's next analysis.

Yan Fangshu: You have to think clearly, do you want to rekindle your relationship with Shen Xingzhi, or do you want to never have anything to do with him again?

Yan Fangshu: I’m serious. Don’t just answer stubbornly. Think about it carefully.

Ren Limeng: Fangfang, the only thing I can think about seriously right now is work. I didn’t go to “Shan Hai” because of love, and certainly not for Chen Xingzhi.

Ren Limeng still answered quickly. She had been thinking about this question unconsciously these days, and this was the only answer she gave herself.

It seemed quick and decisive, but Yan Fangshu was too familiar with Ren Limeng, and she keenly noticed that Ren Limeng did not directly answer her question.

The subtle difference can represent a lot of things, Yan Fangshu couldn't help but ask.

Yan Fangshu: Mengmeng, were you embarrassed when you met Han Tai today?

The sudden change of subject made Ren Limeng's eyes slightly stunned, but her fingers kept tapping as she gave the answer without hesitation.

Ren Limeng: What's there to be embarrassed about? Even if she really is my blind date, it's just a small matter. Fangfang, you are questioning my professional ethics!

Ren Limeng: (confident face.jpg)

Yan Fangshu: Then why do you care about Chen Xingzhi?

How could Shen Xingzhi and Han Tai be the same in her heart...

Ren Limeng unconsciously raised her head and looked to the left. Across Chen Xi and the bus corridor, Shen Xingzhi seemed to be resting with his eyes closed. His angular jawline exuded God's kindness all the time.

She really wanted to deny what Yan Fangshu said about "caring", but when she thought about it carefully, at this moment, Ren Limeng was unwilling to deceive herself. After all, she was the "white moonlight" to whom she had given all her youth. Even if she was now a "mosquito poop" that she wanted to take a detour, it was still a unique "mosquito poop". It should be normal to take a few more glances at her before leaving.

Since Yan Fangshu, who knows her best, said so, it seems that she still can't remain calm.

Ren Limeng sighed inwardly. Some things can be perfectly concealed in front of the camera with professional skills, but no matter how well they are concealed, they are still just concealments.

Ren Limeng: Beautiful things always attract everyone's attention unconsciously. Chen Xingzhi is so handsome.

Ren Limeng: That’s all.

Ren Limeng withdrew her gaze, slowly finished typing the message, and added another sentence as if to cover up the truth. She leaned gently against the window, looking at the green patches between the mountain roads outside the window, with the unique irritability of summer.

Yan Fangshu: I heard you say yesterday that the recording has not been going smoothly these days. Why don’t you try a different approach and take the initiative?

Yan Fangshu: Mengmeng, treat Chen Xingzhi as your springboard. He has a lot of traffic and a lot of influence, you can't avoid him. No matter if he wants to hype up a CP or something, just adapt to the situation.

Yan Fangshu: If it’s just appearance that attracts you, you’ll naturally fall for him/her during contact, so you don’t have to worry about it. You can kill two birds with one stone.

Yan Fangshu: I know you want to stand out in "Shan Hai" with your ability, but "Shan Hai" is a variety show after all, and a reality show does not require a perfect host.

Yan Fangshu: Mengmeng, you were very elegant and generous in the first episode, but the hottest discussions in the first episode of "Shan Hai" were the scandal between you and Shen Xingzhi, and the gossip about Chen He and Hong Qingli. These are the highlights of the variety show. You have to let everyone know you first, no matter what method you use, drag your fans into the pit first.

Ren Limeng: I know that "Shan Hai" is a reality show, but I still want to be more professional.

Ren Limeng: Trending searches are too complicated and I can’t control them.

Ren Limeng: Fangfang, I don’t want to be a star.

From the beginning to the end, Ren Limeng was clear about the rules of reality shows, and there were well-known shortcuts to topics and popularity.

But she also knew that scandals could easily get out of control, so she wasn't that greedy.

Ren Limeng just wants to use the show to increase her popularity and switch to hosting channels. She doesn't want to become a popular star. The professional image established by the S+-level variety show is enough.

To put it bluntly, she just needs a wave of popularity to take advantage of the opportunity to negotiate with the platform.

Yan Fangshu: But if you don’t hold the steering wheel, the recording will be led by Shen Xingzhi, and that would be really out of control!

Yan Fangshu: Let's talk about the first public performance. Are you satisfied with your performance? Do you hope the second public performance will be the same?

Yan Fangshu: Mengmeng, we must turn passivity into initiative! Be brave and just do it!

Yan Fangshu: And maybe Chen Xingzhi is just pestering you because you're avoiding him! I know firsthand. When Song Ming was pestering me, I was so annoyed and didn't want to pay any attention to him. But then he suddenly said he wanted to respect my wishes, as if he was giving up and playing hard to get. Then I suddenly saw him and realized my reluctance.

Yan Fangshu: You were too enthusiastic in college. Chen Xingzhi might have thought you were playing hard to get. Your aloofness contrasted with others, which might have aroused his desire to win, so he kept teaming up with you.

Yan Fangshu sent new messages one after another. The long chat box revealed her earnest anxiety all the time. She tried to find reasons from all directions in a slightly confusing language to persuade Ren Limeng to change her attitude.

Ren Limeng stared at the lines of text on her phone for a long time.

Before coming here, hadn't she already decided to make a name for herself in "Shan Hai" at all costs, even if it meant fighting wits and courage with the monsters in the entertainment industry? Wasn't Yan Fangshu's "springboard" suggestion her original idea? Why didn't she immediately step forward and say "Hello, senior" with a smile after seeing Chen Xing?

What is she struggling with?

Ren Limeng couldn't help but question herself, but suddenly she couldn't answer herself immediately.

During the recording, was she passive without realizing it?

So...should we make some adjustments to get everything back on track?

In any case, Yan Fangshu is right. The camera does not need a perfect host, and the guests of reality shows should have personality.

She cannot just stick to the so-called host image, she must show her emotions in front of the camera, whether true or false.

After an unknown amount of time, Ren Limeng finally took a deep breath and carefully typed out her answer.

Ren Limeng: Let me think about it.

She gently turned off the screen of her mobile phone, turned her head silently and looked out the window. Every inch of the mottled car window reflected the brilliant reflection of the sun, and there was a pair of dazed black eyes.

*

After leaving Mei Dashao Hotel, Shen Xingzhi and his group went directly to Fan County.

Fan County is divided into the inner city and the outer city. The inner city is the site of the ancient city. The city still retains historical cultural relics, ancient buildings, ancient ruins and characteristic houses. There are no modern driveways in the entire inner city, and people can only walk or use human transportation such as carts.

The bus stopped directly at the super-large parking lot outside the county town. When everyone got off the bus, what caught their eyes was the long city wall built with blue bricks. It was tall and thick, and still stood tall after weathering erosion. It revealed majesty in its vicissitudes. The sense of time's precipitation spread in all the air around with the sunlight, and was everywhere.

The B&B that Shen Xingzhi booked was in the southeast corner of the ancient city. The group quickly put away their luggage and went directly to the training room that the program team had arranged in advance.

The training room is located deep in a bluestone alley behind the theater in the center of the ancient city. As soon as you enter the door, you will see rows of neat wooden training racks hung with various opera costumes and props, which bring the unique opera feeling of Meishi to your face.

Further in, there are the familiar furnishings of a training room, including a music stand, a sofa, a long mirror, a vertical music stand... and pillows, milk, snacks, etc. softly implanted by advertisers are everywhere, and black cameras have been set up all around, ready for action.

"Will you be broadcasting live here tomorrow?"

Guan He looked around and his eyes fell on the spacious training room. The furnishings were almost the same as the first stop, but the space was twice as large. The three or four rows of staff standing behind the camera were all very relaxed.

"Well, everyone, get familiar with the environment. In five minutes, we'll have a short meeting to formally discuss training and tomorrow's live broadcast."

After Shen Xingzhi finished speaking briefly, Ren Limeng suddenly stopped in front of the long mirror, looked at the mirror covering the entire wall, and asked sincerely, "Is this a one-way mirror?"

The mirror is smooth and clear, seemingly ordinary and unremarkable, but Ren Limeng can tell its difference at a glance. She is too familiar with mirrors. Whether she was learning opera as a child or practicing her smile as a host, mirrors were her indispensable companions.

Chen Xi, who has filmed many variety shows, walked over and observed carefully. Then, he smiled and sighed, "It's a one-way mirror. There must be a cameraman behind it. The production team is really generous. They built a training room for live broadcast. We have to perform well tomorrow and live up to the production team's good intentions."

Training suddenly became a top priority.

"We have already communicated with the program team. The performance will be set up in the Lantern Festival street scene, incorporating the tune of the Huangmei Opera "Couple Watching Lanterns". The two sides will switch the setting. The theme is set in the past and the future. After discussing the song with Chen Xi, we intend to use "Time and Life".

After the four of them sat down in a circle on the sofa, Chen Xingzhi succinctly summarized the matters that had been discussed earlier, and glanced at Ren Limeng and Guan He, "Does anyone have any opinions?"

"Of course no problem, thank you Brother Xingzhi and Sister Chenxi for your hard work!"

"no problem."

Guan He and Ren Limeng nodded in agreement. The song "Time and Flying Life" had already come to Ren Limeng's mind. It was a song that depicted the passage of time. The verse was slow, the chorus was passionate, and the melody with a strong sense of story was very suitable for this public performance stage.

"Teacher Han, Teacher Li, what are your thoughts on opera?"

Chen Xingzhi's inquiring gaze swept to the other side. Li Chuyue and Han Tai, who were listening at the outermost edge of the sofa, were suddenly called by Chen Xingzhi. They stood up at the same time and spoke cautiously like students being randomly checked by the teacher.