Chapter 72 Unwilling

Yue Qian is a second-tier actress and a star that is highly praised by Le Yu Agency, where Chen Xi works. The relationship between Yue Qian and Chen Xi is just like that between Li Qingzi and Shen Xingzhi. They are both part of the "old and new" package launched by the four major agencies. How dare the program crew eliminate Yue Qian directly?

Aren't you afraid of Leyu pursuing you? Chen Xi is a big name, so how could he not even protect Yue Qian? Why?

Obviously, there is Tang Chuqin, a makeup blogger who is relatively easier to predict to be eliminated in Zheng Chuanbai's team, but the announced team ranking is still Yue Qian second to last. This elimination result obviously exceeded Ren Limeng's expectations.

Just like the team competition rankings just now, Ren Limeng was completely confused.

She thought she was familiar with the rules of the game of "Mountains and Seas", but when the results were announced for the first time, the facts told her harshly that she was wrong?

So why was she able to stay? Was it because she was lucky enough?

Ren Limeng was confused, but she was very clear about one thing: after several deductions about the results of the first public performance, she might have almost been eliminated.

If Zheng Chuanbai's team had not lost the solo competition with their team, directly securing an extra elimination spot, Yue Qian, as the 14th place, could have stayed without any dispute.

If the extreme performance guest sent by their team was not Chen Xingzhi, Ren Limeng would be unable to predict the outcome at this moment.

If the other members of their team faced Zheng Chuanbai, they would not be sure of winning, and the outcome would depend on the audience and the program crew. It was only because Shen Xingzhi unexpectedly "stepped forward" yesterday and took on the pressure of solo in one fell swoop that the quiz carefully designed by the program crew seemed to have little suspense, and their team won it smoothly.

Ren Limeng suddenly felt deeply the cruelty of the solo performance rules.

Her ranking is 13th, right above Yue Qian's name on the screen. More importantly, there are no other team members' names below her. If Chen Xingzhi loses to Zheng Chuanbai in his solo performance, she will definitely be the fourth person to be eliminated!

Survived the disaster.

When this thought came to Ren Limeng's mind, she felt an indescribable confusion in her heart.

The result of the first public performance was clearly as she expected, and she was not eliminated. However, she no longer felt relaxed and at ease, as if everything was under control. Her heart was filled with confusion and bewilderment. She could not understand the program crew's operations, and the unexpected ranking completely disrupted her future plans.

She couldn't grasp the pulse of the program team, just like not knowing the scope of the exam before the exam, and was completely confused when reviewing.

At this moment, Ren Limeng seemed to be dizzy in a maze and could not immediately unravel the mystery. "Shan Hai" was an S+ stage, and she could not improvise on everything. What's more, she did not like such an out-of-control recording.

Does she have to believe that the program team is fair and just?

Then why were Yan Baiwei and Li Qingzi able to temporarily add content to the live broadcast? It was even very likely that they wanted to grab the display time that had already been decided after communication with her, and they didn't take her seriously at all!

Although she really didn't have the capital to be taken seriously by the program crew and guests, Ren Limeng sneered in her heart, but she still couldn't completely ignore such disrespect.

If she had not responded appropriately and challenged her own impossible task, she might have lost the opportunity to show herself on the stage, or she might have been shown a scene where the host's unclear speech was broadcast in a live broadcast room with millions of viewers. Would such a program crew be fair and just?

This week, thinking about so many similar examples, big and small, Ren Limeng became more and more confused. She hadn't felt so lost in a long time.

After announcing the results of the competition, the program team announced that they would record the team formation session tomorrow morning. After forming the team, the guests would immediately rush to the second stop for recording.

This concludes today's recording.

The staff members retreated like the tide, the cameras faded away, and Ren Limeng had no mood to chat with other guests. She went to the dressing room alone, ready to quickly change into her own clothes and return to the hotel.

"Sister Chi Chi?"

Ren Limeng paused, not expecting to meet Xu Chichi in the dressing room.

"Ren Limeng, I just finished my last harvest."

Xu Chichi was still wearing her performance costume. There were no cameras in the narrow corridor. Xu Chichi did not smile warmly as she did in the past. She just pursed her lips, looked at Ren Limeng, and waved gently.

Ren Limeng smiled lightly, but she liked the current Xu Chichi very much. They were just colleagues who had just met, not sisters who could talk about anything.

After leaving the recording, the conversation became normal, without that deliberately created sense of intimacy. The distance between the two people finally widened and also became closer.

Xu Chichi's eyes were red, and her beautiful makeup had become a little dim. It was obvious that she had cried bitterly during the interview. But when she walked towards me, her face did not look sad, nor did she pretend to be strong. She looked as if she had finished her work and her expression was normal.

"I envy you."

Xu Chichi looked at the graceful Ren Limeng in front of him, feeling her composure and calmness. His tone was filled with regret and emotion. "Honestly, I never thought I would be eliminated today."

At the beginning, Xu Chichi was willing to be intimate with Ren Limeng, a little-known unknown person, and even invited her to be on the same team. In addition to the coincidence of their positions when they first met, he actually had his own considerations.

It is well known that the elimination of the performance of "Shan Hai" is closely related to the status of the artists. She also thought that being in the same team with Ren Limeng could give herself more protection.

Especially after teaming up with Shen Xingzhi, Xu Chichi thought that she would usher in a turning point in her career.

She had indeed been a fan of Shen Xingzhi, but the ten-year fandom was just an exaggeration and polish. Only with a real and fake character could she make her performance vivid enough.

Ever since Shen Xingzhi was rumored to be participating in "Shan Hai", Xu Chichi decided to put her efforts into him, but she didn't expect to meet Ren Limeng. This accident completely disrupted her careful planning.

The recording of the first stop went off track. Ren Limeng did not accept her hints and was unwilling to promote sisterhood as she wished. Even compared with Ren Limeng, Xu Chichi sadly discovered that she could only look up to her in singing, dancing, and talent show.

For the first time, Xu Chichi discovered that fame and status were not that important. Variety shows did indeed hold infinite possibilities for young stars, but only those with sufficient ability could seize the fleeting opportunities.

Coupled with Shen Xingzhi's repeated calls of "schoolmate", during the recording process, she, Yan Baiwei, and Li Qingzi accidentally met each other's eyes many times, and their eyes tacitly revealed the same understanding. Ren Limeng is likely to make a big splash.

Xu Chichi was unwilling to give up. She struggled hard and tried every possible means, but to no avail, and even brought about her own "sudden misfortune".

In the past two days, as the fall became a foregone conclusion, Xu Chichi had already anticipated the outcome of being eliminated in the first round. However, she thought her company could help her turn the tide in the end. However, in the face of the huge capital in the entertainment industry, no matter how powerful the MCN company in the live broadcast industry is, it has no ability to do anything.

Since everything that should be done has been done, Xu Chichi smiled helplessly in his heart, and looked at Ren Limeng with a calm attitude.

"I'm sorry."

Away from the camera, Ren Limeng didn't say any pale words of comfort. When they were waiting for the result, their eyes met with each other's tacit understanding, and they also felt a sense of grief for each other. To some extent, they were in the same situation.

As newcomers who have bravely ventured into the entertainment industry, they all have their own career pursuits and ambitions, and they work equally hard. All they hope for is that success depends on human effort.

Even if Ren Limeng does not agree with some of Xu Chichi's actions, there is no need to comment too much since things have come to this point.

Ren Limeng was ready to leave immediately, as they had no relationship at all.

Xu Chichi seemed to have the same plan, and their figures intertwined on the wall, no longer showing any eager reluctance to part.

Ren Limeng just silently wished in her heart that Xu Chichi's future career would be smoother. At least appearing on "Shan Hai" was a breakthrough. Since Xu Chichi was recording until the last moment, he must have corresponding marketing plans.

She didn't care, but sincerely wished her well.

Xu Chi Chi suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at Ren Li Meng with some hesitation. She pursed her lips, and her eyes suddenly became firm.

She spoke softly, calling out to Ren Limeng's back.

"Ren Limeng, you may have already discovered it, but I still want to remind you to be careful of Yan Baiwei and Li Qingzi."

Xu Chichi looked at Ren Limeng, who was only a step away, and observed her expression with some curiosity. "Since you... noticed that I was friendly with them, do you know their original plan?"

Yan Baiwei and Li Qingzi originally wanted her to find a way to do something bad during the performance, preferably to make Ren Limeng fall hard, and to stop Ren Limeng from completing the performance normally at all costs.

The three of them met privately Wednesday night to finalize the deal.

Yan Baiwei promised to take Xu Chichi to participate in other S-level variety shows. As long as Xu Chichi could get Ren Limeng as planned, she guaranteed that Xu Chichi would not be eliminated from "Shan Hai". Moreover, Xu Chichi thought very clearly that if Ren Limeng was injured and unable to complete the performance, Ren Limeng would naturally be eliminated from their team in the first public performance.

Even if the two had no grudges in the past, there were only so many shots, and it was difficult for Ren Limeng and her to benefit at the same time. Noticing some of Shen Xingzhi's indulgence towards Ren Limeng, Xu Chichi couldn't help but feel resentful.

As a man, Xu Chichi did not have much ambition to win over Chen Xingzhi. She was indeed a fan of Chen Xingzhi, but the more important point in her heart was that Chen Xingzhi was the most famous guest in "Shan Hai". She needed to make friends with Chen Xingzhi to gain a firm place in the entertainment circle she had always dreamed of.

But no matter how she humbled herself and tried to please him, Chen Xingzhi remained indifferent. He was so calm and indifferent to her, or to anyone except Ren Limeng.

But he was willing to take the initiative to treat Ren Limeng specially. Ren Limeng obviously did nothing, but he took the initiative to invite her to join a team, and called her "schoolmate" with a smile. Shen Xingzhi seemed willing to be a "tool" for Ren Limeng to become famous. Xu Chichi only realized later when she reviewed it that on the day they first met, Shen Xingzhi privately agreed to join her team because of Ren Limeng!

It was a small role that she didn't even fancy at the time!

Xu Chichi couldn't accept it.