The director looked doubtful about his life.
People in the circle have always said that Chu Xisen is not smart. The director thought it was a smear campaign by his rivals, but he didn't expect it to be true.
You have to be crazy to pay such a high appearance fee to an amateur!!!
What a fool with so much money! Chu Xisen actually fought for the pay for an unrelated amateur just to save face. She is not his biological sister!
The director asked, "Are you here alone?"
Chu Xisen nodded as a matter of course. "Aren't you not allowed to bring staff up the mountain? I told them to go back first. I've already asked my agent to continue his vacation. He will pick me up after we finish recording this show."
Chief Director: “…”
The artists have big hearts, and the staff also have big hearts.
In the past, when recording this kind of closed variety show, other artists would always be surrounded by people, and we had to repeatedly prohibit the staff from having any contact with the artists, and we had to persuade a large number of staff to go back.
This was the first time he had seen someone take a holiday early like this.
He couldn't find anyone to complain to.
The director consoled himself sadly in his heart: Maybe their show will flop and won't make back the investment, and Chu Xisen's money will be wasted. Let's see if he dares to be so generous in the future.
Soon, I said "Pah, pah, pah" in self-loathing. The show hasn't even started, why are you saying such unlucky words? Even if I say it in my heart, it won't work!
At the same time, Bai Ningning, who had made a fortune out of nowhere, looked at Chu Xisen with suspicion, suspecting that he was sent by Chu Hanzhou to commit fraud.
Bai Ningning stared at him for a long time and said bluntly: "Just tell me, what is your purpose?"
"What could be the purpose? It's all because of what happened yesterday..." Chu Xisen sighed. "I was already on vacation, but my agent was worried I'd get into trouble if I was idle, so he gave me a bunch of last-minute work, and this variety show was one of them."
Chief Director: “…”
So you come here to cause trouble for me, right?
Chu Xisen patted Bai Ningning's shoulder happily again: "Who would have thought that I would meet you here again? Isn't this a coincidence?"
"You two knew each other before?"
The director looked confusedly between the two people and suspected that he had encountered a workplace scam.
"I know him." / "I don't know him."
Chu Xisen and Bai Ningning spoke almost at the same time.
Chief Director: “…”
Chu Xisen looked at Bai Ningning in surprise. "How could you turn your back on me? Didn't we talk yesterday? Exchanging names counts as knowing each other, right? And aren't you my fan?"
Bai Ningning looked at the director with a look of despair: "...If you let me quit, you still have time to recruit someone else."
Zhang Yongchao was even more anxious than the director: "No, we can negotiate the terms."
Someone knocked on the door: "Director, our Yiyi is here."
The director opened the door and saw that it was full of people.
Geng Yiyi's show was much grander than Chu Xisen's. She was followed by a long line of staff, all carrying large and small bags, as if they were going camping in the mountains.
"I'm here to report in. It seems very lively here?" Geng Yiyi took off her sunglasses and noticed that there were many people in the room, but she couldn't see clearly who they were.
She wore two loose braids, light makeup, and delicate features. She looked like the girl next door, with a special kind of approachability.
The director glanced at Geng Yiyi's younger brother and said, "Okay, wait in the lounge next door for a while. There are only a few cheap restaurants here. I've asked someone to go to the city to buy food. We'll all get together at a table and eat as soon as we're done. We'll then go up the mountain. The staff can't follow us."
Geng Yiyi's agent answered for her, "It's okay. We've hired a car and will take care of lunch ourselves. We won't bother the production crew. We'll just drop Yiyi off at the recording location and leave. She needs to look good on her first day, so she needs to dress up."
Geng Yiyi pointed into the room and asked, "Are they all the guests? Can I go in and say hello to them?"
"Okay." The director responded.
Geng Yiyi gave her agent some instructions and asked her to take the others to the lounge next door.
However, she regretted it as soon as she entered the private room where the director was. She didn't expect Chu Xisen to be there too.
Zhang Yongchao introduced: "This is Bai Ningning, an amateur guest found by the program team. She looks similar to Chu Xisen, but they are not related."
Geng Yiyi breathed a sigh of relief, then noticed the contract on the table and asked, "Am I here at the wrong time? Are you guys negotiating the contract?"
"It's none of your business." Chu Xisen was not polite at all. He moved the contract in front of himself according to the contract and did not let Geng Yiyi see it.
【Here it comes, brainless and unhappy】
Why do I feel that Xiao Chu is both stupid and unhappy?
Xiao Chu only gets upset when he sees Ning Ning and Geng Yi Yi getting too close. He's pretty clueless most of the time.
Geng Yiyi and Chu Xisen have never gotten along.
Chu Xisen is a straightforward and honest person in the entertainment industry. He once refused to give face in public during a red carpet live broadcast. When Geng Yi came close to him, he covered his nose and asked with disgust, "What's that smell?"
Although the host and other friends and staff in the circle are helping to clarify, this still remains an indelible black spot on Geng Yiyi.
Many people say that Chu Xisen is just brainless, he says whatever he thinks, he would never lie, and the two of them don’t even know each other - so the onlookers concluded that Chu Xisen has no emotional intelligence, but Geng Yiyi really stinks.
She knew that Chu Xisen was there to save the day, as he was not among the guests previously invited - otherwise Geng Yiyi would not have come to participate in this variety show.
Bai Ningning said frankly: "I may not sign the contract yet. I am hesitating."
She blinked, thinking this was a good opportunity to get in touch, and looked at Geng Yiyi: "I have a sister who is a fan of yours, can you sign an autograph for me?"
"Sure."
Geng Yiyi smiled proudly, and then looked at Chu Xisen provocatively: Look, the amateur sister who dislikes you likes me!
Zhang Yongchao seemed to have found a savior: "That's perfect, Yiyi, please help us persuade her. We finally found such a suitable amateur guest, but after a few words, she is not willing to participate."
Geng Yiyi gloated: "Did you have a falling out after just a few words with Chu Xisen?"
Bai Ningning: "Not really... I just think I might not be suitable for this variety show."
Geng Yiyi's smile gradually became more wicked: "I understand, I understand. You are trying to save face for him, right?"
Chu Xisen glanced at Bai Ningning with disdain, said nothing, turned around and created a small group of three to send a message.
The superstar of the universe: "This sister is dirty, I can't keep her anymore"
The banquet will not start yet: 『？ 』
Cosmic Superstar: "She played with Sha and got tainted with her stench. We can't keep her."
The next second, the (3) next to the group name turned into (1), and Chu Xisen was the only one left in the group.
Chu Xisen: “…”
Why did he leave the group just because of a disagreement? Did he say something wrong?
In order to irritate Chu Xisen, Geng Yiyi was quite enthusiastic when signing, and took the initiative to ask: "Do I need to write a TO signature? Do you want me to say a message for her?"
Bai Ningning: "Just wish her happiness every day, thank you."
Chu Xisen took a look and said with disdain: "What kind of shitty handwriting are you? How dare you write a TO signature for someone else?"
Geng Yiyi was unfazed by his bullying. She turned around and asked Bai Ningning with a smile, "Do you dislike Chu Xisen's lack of brains? How about switching to my group?"
Zhang Yongchao: "This..."
Geng Yiyi suggested: "Anyway, kinship is just a gimmick. There are many bad relationships between brothers and sisters. After the live broadcast starts, my sister can just follow me."
The director quietly concealed his presence, but he didn't expect things to develop gradually outrageous.
Chu Xisen was so angry that he slammed the table: "You're poaching people before the show even starts, right?"
Bai Ningning seemed a little embarrassed. After hesitating for a while, she made up her mind and said, "I've made up my mind. I don't plan to participate in the recording."
She wasn't really refusing, but was using this method to distance herself from everyone. Getting too close to Geng Yiyi too obviously would only arouse her suspicion.
Chu Xisen: "Come or not, if you stay with her all the time you'll get smelly."
Bai Ningning instantly understood why Chu Xisen was so malicious towards Geng Yiyi. He could smell the evil odor on her.
Perhaps Bai Ningning's spiritual perception has not been opened, so she can only smell a very faint scent. To be honest, it is not stinky, but it is not fragrant either.
Bai Ningning pretended to be confused: "Isn't it the smell of perfume?"
Geng Yiyi handed her the signed signature and said, "Ignore him. He's mentally ill."
Chu Xisen's eyes widened in shock at Bai Ningning's words, and he quickly sent a message to Chu Yuyan: "She can't even smell the stench on Sha! Did you get the wrong person?"
The banquet will not be held for the time being: "Don't worry about it, just don't make trouble."
Cosmic Giant: 『？ 』
Universe Superstar: "Why did you just leave the group?"
Chu Xisen waited for a long time for his second brother's reply, so he had to put down his phone for the time being.
While he was sending the message, Geng Yiyi was actually trying to persuade Bai Ningning to stay: "You can consider participating in the show. Since you're here, it would be a shame to give up your own interests because of a mentally retarded person. At worst, you can be in the same group with me and I'll take you out to play."
Zhang Yongchao really wanted to nod in agreement, but her words had called Chu Xisen mentally retarded, and as a staff member, he couldn't get involved.
Bai Ningning: "Let me think about it."
Seeing that her advice was effective, Geng Yiyi continued to persuade him, "I'm taking care of my cousins, twins. They just finished the college entrance examination this year. They seem to be about the same age as you. You two should have a lot in common."
“…”
Bai Ningning was wondering where her relatives came from as a Peach Blossom Demon, but she didn't expect that she actually brought Cheng Jingwu's two sons and shamelessly said that they were her cousins.
Fortunately, Sister Juan was not there, otherwise she would be furious.
Geng Yiyi asked again, "Have you read the contract? Are you dissatisfied with the terms?"
Bai Ningning: "I've checked it, there's no problem with the contract."
As he was speaking, the staff came with a newly printed contract.
Geng Yiyi took the opportunity to put the contract in front of her. "If it's just a personnel issue, then sign it. It's only three days anyway. After you sign, I'll take you out for a nice meal."
Chu Xisen snorted coldly: "If it's because of her, you might as well quit."
Geng Yiyi sneered, "Oh, Young Master, you're so controlling of everything, and you even care about other people's reasons for signing contracts?"
Chu Xisen knocked on the table and stared at Bai Ningning fiercely: "If you are participating in the variety show because of her, I will give you double the salary of the contract. Don't participate."
Bai Ningning looked at him and said, "To be honest, I am tempted, but I don't feel secure in making this money."
Geng Yiyi rarely saw Chu Xisen's deflated expression, and she laughed so hard that her body shook. She pulled Bai Ningning to sign the contract and made up her mind that she would be friends with Bai Ningning no matter what - not for anything else, just to piss off Chu Xisen.
She imagined that if she could find someone who looked like Chu Xisen to be her little follower in a live variety show, regardless of whether Bai Ningning and Chu Xisen were related or not, this scene would be worth spending money on.
Bai Ningning carefully read the two million contract and signed her name.
To be honest, she didn't feel very secure in earning this money.
If the price had been this early in the morning, Qingweishan would definitely not have sent her.
But she is the only person in Qingwei Mountain who does not understand metaphysics. What is the difference between earning this money and being a swindler?
Geng Yiyi: "My two younger brothers are almost here. Let's go and have dinner."
Bai Ningning felt a little heartbroken, but quickly put it out of her mind.
The director, who had been silent for a long time, quietly made his presence known: "The crew has ordered food. Guests, please gather in the big room. We'll also record some behind-the-scenes footage."
Chu Xisen was so angry that he almost died, but he couldn't really lose his temper, otherwise he would be on the hot search in minutes. He could only create a group to find his brothers to relieve his boredom.
Cosmic Superstar: "I'm so fed up!"
Superstar: "Why does she keep getting close to Geng Yiyi? Isn't she afraid of getting tainted by her stench?"
Superstar: "Did you just casually determine she was your sister based on her appearance? What if you recognized the wrong person?"
The cosmic superstar: "Where are you? Pay attention to me!"
Cosmic Superstar: "They are going to eat together now. I am really annoyed."
Universe Superstar: "Didn't they say that people from Qingwei Mountain were tracking Geng Yiyi? Why is she still participating in variety shows? Aren't they afraid that she'll go out and harm others?"
He had wanted to expose Geng Yiyi a long time ago, but his second brother Chu Yuyan said that she was a star and could not be dealt with simply and roughly, as it would easily cause panic among ordinary people.
His second brother told him not to worry about it and said that he had passed the news to Qingwei Mountain and let professionals handle it.
Who would have thought that it has not been resolved for so long, and Geng Yiyi is becoming more and more popular, so popular that she even participated in the same variety show with him.
As they followed the crowd to the recording room for dinner, Bai Ningning received a message from Lu Shi: "My hairpin is missing. Is it with you?"
Bai Ningning was filled with questions. How could such an important thing be lost so easily?!
As a result, when she touched her pocket, she actually felt the light yellow hairpin that she had forged herself.
Bai Ningning: “…”
When did you follow here?
After Bai Ningning replied, Lu Shi said, "The ghost in the small wooden sign is gone too. It's very likely in the hairpin too. Find a chance and ask them to help you check it out."
It’s over. She didn’t have the black knife now, so if Ma Juan and the others sneaked out, she wouldn’t even know.
Bai Ningning thought that Chu Xisen could smell the scent on Sha... but people who generally understand metaphysics would not say it directly.
She thought he was not smart enough, so she asked Chu Hanzhou, "Can your brother see ghosts?"
[Ship]: "No."
[Ship]: "I heard him say you were on the same variety show, right? He can't see ghosts, but he can smell things that ordinary people can't. He doesn't have a high EQ, so he might directly block your contact with Geng Yiyi, but he's pretty tight-lipped. If you don't mind, you can tell him your purpose."
[Lemon]: "No, thank you."
If Chu Xisen was told, his expression and attitude would definitely change, making it easy for Geng Yiyi to notice something.
Bai Ningning sent Lu Shi a crying expression and asked her what to do.
[Clock]: "It's okay. I'll send a message to Yuan Muyang and Zhuo Yang. Just be sure nothing goes wrong."
Geng Yiyi noticed that she was still chatting on her phone and asked, "Ningning, can you add me on WeChat?"
The director just remembered: "I don't have Ningning's WeChat yet, I'll add her too."
Chu Xisen was unwilling to fall behind: "I'll add first."
Bai Ningning showed her QR code and asked them to scan it.
Chu Xisen was slightly disgusted: "Why are all the names made of expressions? Just like the old conservative one in my family, so boring."
Bai Ningning didn't respond. The names of the people in Qingwei Mountain were all emoji expressions.
She is the homonym of Ning, which is lemon, Lu Shi is clock, Lu Yu is rain, and Yuan Muyang is the sun.
Geng Yiyi protected Ningning behind her and said to Chu Xisen, "This is called personality. What do you know?"
The director tried to smooth things over by changing the subject: "Let me create a group so we can communicate more easily."
Bai Ningning didn't want to get involved in the dispute, so she followed everyone into the private room silently, thinking about what to do with the hairpin in her pocket.
Geng Yiyi could definitely see ghosts. If she saw Ma Juan and her two daughters, she would definitely recognize them.
As soon as she entered the room, Bai Ningning keenly realized that something was wrong. The room was too cold.
She looked up at the air conditioner and saw it was not on.
The environment at the foot of the mountain is not that good, and the old-fashioned vertical air conditioners are already so old that they are yellowed.
Zhang Yongchao sighed: "The room is so cool."
There were only two identical children in the large room, both playing games on their phones with the screen turned horizontally. When they heard someone come in, they didn't say hello, but just casually replied, "Wait until we finish playing games."
Bai Ningning: “…”
What a coincidence! They happened to be the two sons of Cheng Jingwu and Ma Juan.
Chu Xisen covered his nose, frowned and said in disgust: "It's too smelly in here, right? Can you open the window for some fresh air?"
Zhang Yongchao sniffed hard: "Is there anything? I don't smell it."
Chu Xisen pulled Bai Ningning behind him and took a few steps back: "Wait until the smell dissipates before going in. It's too stinky."
Geng Yiyi couldn't stand it anymore, no matter how good her temper was: "Don't look for trouble."
Chu Xisen: "Your relatives? It's true that birds of a feather flock together. They all stink alike. Is this what they say, 'stinks smell alike,'"
Bai Ningning was puzzled: "Is it the same smell? I don't think I can smell it."
Chu Xisen put down his hand that was pinching his nose, frowned and tried to distinguish it, and said, "It still smells different."
Geng Yiyi was so angry that she slammed the door hard after entering, making a loud "bang".
Bai Ningning finally confirmed that there was probably a ghost in the house.
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