Chapter 175
This chapter contains variety shows, if you don't like them, you can skip them
The variety show that Ling Suisui is currently recording is actually a team-building activity specially created by Aoqi to invite the leading actors of the crew.
Not every crew can appear on this program. Only those dramas produced by the platform and with high hopes for the broadcast results can receive this "honor."
A few years ago, the leading actors and fans who were invited to participate in variety shows were very happy, and boasted about it everywhere as a symbol of "S+ big project", but unfortunately, except for the first few dramas that aired that performed well, the subsequent projects basically all failed.
The entertainment industry is very superstitious. When a show fails, fans will blame everything and look for reasons everywhere, and will pester the show to shift the blame, so the positioning of this show instantly becomes awkward.
If the variety show director wasn’t from a planet, the Peach Blossom crew probably wouldn’t have been invited. Li Mingxu followed the company's arrangements. As for Ling Suisui, she never believed in any metaphysical statements - there is only one reason why a drama failed, and that is that it is not good to watch.
Ling Suisui entered the hotel lobby under the leadership of Yi Tong and surrounded by bodyguards. Although she hasn't met other actors yet, the recording of the show has already begun. The director asked her to share her feelings at the moment and her expectations for the group show.
"It doesn't matter what we do specifically." Ling Suisui replied with a smile, "I'm already very happy just thinking about reuniting with my friends. I'm grateful to the program team for giving us the opportunity."
She entered the conference room and found that there was no one else inside except the camera and the cameraman.
Ling Suisui carefully chose a seat and sat down, asking, "What are you doing? Didn't Xiao Li and the others arrive at the hotel last night? They can't have arrived later than me."
Director: "Now we are in the separate recording stage. Since you are the last one to come, I only have the last number left for you."
Ling Suisui took the serial card with the number "6" written on it from the director, but she didn't know what it was used for yet.
There are six actors participating in the group variety show. If it is a game session, she will most likely be ranked last.
The director asked her to wait for a while, and twenty minutes later handed her an envelope and asked her to open it in front of the camera.
Ling Suisui did as he was told and after opening the box, he found the rules for this episode. Each member must complete the food check-in task first before they can obtain the address information of tonight’s B&B residence. The last one to arrive will be punished. In addition, the funds for today's activities are in the envelope.
She took out everything in the envelope, and found nothing but the piece of paper, not a penny.
Ling Suisui already had a premonition, but she still showed the empty envelope to the camera: "Where's my money?"
"The initial capital of the envelope is three hundred dollars, which is the joint funds of the six of you. You are the last person to get the envelope. They have all already taken it."
"By the way, you have to hand over your phone and wallet to us. You can't use your own money to record the show."
This result did not surprise Ling Sui. Thinking about the number 6 in front of it, she knew that the program crew had no good intentions.
After she got the brand-sponsored mobile phone issued by the program team, she opened the address book first, and sure enough, there were the names of five other actors on it.
At this point, Ling Suisui picked up the rules page again and confirmed that there were four food spots on it. Only after completing all the check-in tasks could he obtain complete information.
"There's still a lot to eat. Since this is a speed test, let's get going."
Oh, if I had known I had to do a food mission today, I wouldn’t have eaten in the car just now.
She walked into the elevator with the camera and called Xu Han first.
Xu Han answered the call quickly, but she had no money on her.
She said on the phone: "Sister Sui, I'm pretty unlucky. I was the fifth one to get the money. I can only say that when it was my turn, the envelope was empty. I asked others, and the one in front of me said that it was his turn and there were only two dollars left."
"Do you know who took it first?"
"It was Li Mingxu." Xu Han immediately complained, "He must have taken a lot!"
Ling Suisui nodded. Based on her understanding of Li Mingxu, he was definitely capable of doing such a thing.
Although she knew that this was all for the show effect, no star would really be short of a few hundred dollars. It just requires that there are people with very little money, or even no money, so that the show is interesting.
But - now she is the one who has nothing in her hands, which makes people feel unhappy.
Ling Suisui gritted her teeth in her heart. Today she was going to make Li Mingxu understand what it meant to leave a way out for others so that they could meet again in the future.
The elevator door opened and she happened to see Li Mingxu walking out of another elevator.
What a coincidence, I was just looking for him and he showed up at my doorstep!
The boy felt guilty when he saw her and wanted to run away, but Ling Suisui reacted faster than him. She took a few steps forward, grabbed his clothes, and locked his arms from behind.
"Sister Sui, Sister Sui, please let me go first. I was wrong—"
Li Mingxu quickly begged for mercy and the camera followed. Ling Suisui walked forward, blocking his way, and stretched out his hand to him.
The meaning is obvious, "Hand over the money, or you won't be able to leave the hotel today."
Li Mingxu, who was free from the shackles, wanted to escape, but he didn't dare. He obediently reached into his trouser pocket, took out a hundred yuan and gave it to Ling Suisui.
"You must have more, hand them all over." Ling Suisui stuffed the hundred dollars into his own pocket first.
Li Mingxu opened and closed his mouth. Before he met Ling Suisui, he was still a little angry.
Since that incident, he never called or messaged her, but she didn't seem to care at all.
"Give it to me now."
After all, it was a drama promotion and group variety show, Ling Suisui called out the character's name: "Zhou Cishuo, you are really getting cocky, you even dare to hide your private money from me!"
Ling Sui's eyes swept over his whole body. Under the intimidation of her eyes, Li Mingxu did not dare to get angry with her and obediently took out money from all his pockets.
But don't think that this doesn't make him feel any less sad - he was just cooperating with the recording of the show.
Ling Suisui heard the system notification sound and congratulated her on unlocking the achievement of "The male protagonist has a cold face but is super loving".
...This is all a mess. Never mind. Work is important.
She put the stack of banknotes together and counted them. There were only three hundred yuan in total. How dare this kid take two hundred and fifty! No wonder there were only two pieces left by the fourth person!
After getting the money, Ling Sui turned around and left, and Li Mingxu followed her pitifully.
"Sister Sui...at least leave me some pocket money!"
Ling Sui thought about it, took out a dollar and handed it to him, and the camera quickly came over to take a close-up.
"Don't complain about it being too little." Ling Suisui said, "After all, what you left for me was air."
Li Mingxu defended himself: "I didn't take all of it, it was others who didn't leave any for you."
"Don't give me that." Ling Suisui resisted the urge to roll his eyes, "Did you ever think that I would be the last one in line?"
"I figured it out!"
Li Mingxu said seriously: "Sister Sui, it doesn't matter how much money I take. This money is mainly for you. Look, didn't I give it to you right after I saw you? It's not that I want to take this money. I'm just keeping it for you temporarily."
He said this as if the scene of him running away just now had never happened.
Ling Suisui nodded: "Okay, then I'll give you the chance to be my younger brother today, follow me."
Li Mingxu was the "richest man" just now, but now he is penniless and can only follow Ling Suisui, acting coquettishly and trying to please her, he almost hugged her thighs and cried.
In the group variety show crew, some people have experienced romance in the crew and have adapted well to this scene and have long been accustomed to it; some people saw the way the two leading actors get along with each other for the first time and were almost shocked.
No way... Why is Li Mingxu, who is 1.9 meters tall, so... delicate next to Ling Suisui?
Although the word "娇" is a bit strange, there seems to be no more suitable adjective than it.
The two walked to the parking lot. Li Mingxu tactfully opened the car door for Ling Suisui and even put his hand on the side of the door.
"Sister Sui, please."
Ling Suisui was very satisfied. She took out another dollar from her pocket and put it into Li Mingxu's shirt pocket.
If a younger brother does a good job, rewards are inevitable. As the big sister, I still have to give some positive encouragement.
Li Mingxu put the dollar away, and after getting in the car, he was very attentive, turning on the music and placing pillows, making it clear that he was Ling Suisui's younger brother.
Because the recording information was leaked too seriously and there were too many onlookers and fans, the program team temporarily changed the food check-in location.
It was a half-hour drive from the hotel to the food street on the other side of the city. The cameraman in the car seemed to convey the director's intentions to the two actors, asking them to chat in the car and try to cut in more footage.
For example, during the second night of recording, there is a segment of holding a concert while eating barbecue. The specific songs to be sung and the performances need to be decided in advance, and the program team has to arrange a live band to cooperate.
The programs that have been confirmed so far are the character songs of Xu Fangfei and Zhou Cishuo, as well as the OST playlist of "Peach Blossom Burning". Singing these songs can promote the drama without having to negotiate copyright separately.
The program team meant to let Ling Suisui and Li Mingxu sing another song together, preferably a singing and dancing song with more interaction.
Ling Suisui had no objection to this arrangement. Idol dramas need to be popular, that's as it should be.
She didn't have any favorite song for the time being, so Li Mingxu recommended a Korean song, a duet dance between a man and a woman.
Ling Suisui had an impression of this song - many celebrities in the domestic entertainment industry had covered it, and she had seen many versions of the video on Douzi. Whether it's the original man and woman, or the cover version's man and man, or woman and woman, they all have a special ambiguous sexual tension.
Of course, compared to some of the bold and straightforward actions in the original version, the domestic entertainment adaptation has been much more restrained.
Students studying acting have to practice their body movements. Although Ling Suisui has not studied dance professionally, her limbs are much more coordinated than those of ordinary people.
She said, "Let's just do a short dance in the middle, maybe half a minute? Find a dance teacher to teach me the details. I can learn it in about two hours. How about you?"
Li Mingxu felt the pressure coming up as he was being watched. Based on his understanding of Ling Sui, the "learning" she mentioned should be a relatively high standard... Even if it wasn't a variety show, it would not go wrong in a formal stage performance...
He swallowed, "It may take me a little longer... but I will find time to practice on my own and I won't hold you back!"
Very good, this is the attitude Ling Suisui needs.
On the way, Ling Suisui also made video calls to other leading actors. She felt relieved when she learned that they all contributed their strengths and used all their magical powers to raise enough money for the food check-in.
There was also a particularly funny actor who found a guide to getting bamboo tube milk tea for free on the Internet and shamelessly borrowed props from passers-by who were about to throw away garbage to complete the photo-taking task...
"Everyone is working so hard." Ling Suisui couldn't help but sigh.
In fact, not only the actors, but also the program crew worked very hard. Compared with the previous group variety shows, the funding standards for this episode have been significantly raised, and there are outdoor scenes.
If this heavy expectation could be materialized, Ling Sui would have to carry several mountains with him every day.
After arriving at the food street, Ling Suisui took Li Mingxu to check in for designated food. They first found the first store and bought two rice balls of different flavors.
The rice balls were tasty and the portion size was substantial. But for Ling Suisui, who had eaten something before the show, being too full is not an advantage.
She took two bites in front of the camera, commented on it with a positive comment, and then put it away, planning to save it for the evening.
Li Mingxu was different. He had breakfast early and was hungry now. In addition, his agent had been strictly controlling his diet some time ago, and he had been eating healthy meals for a long time, so he took a few big bites of the delicious-looking rice ball and finished it all in the blink of an eye.
Li Mingxu wiped his mouth with reluctance, glanced at the bag in Ling Suisui's hand, and told PD to eat the rice ball.
ah? Ling Suisui and Li Mingxu were both shocked.
Ling Sui was really a little scared. She didn't care whether there was room in her stomach and quickly took out the rice ball and ate it.
During the promotion period of the drama, she would not deliberately avoid suspicion with the male actors, but the way of interaction could only be kept within the scope of friendship. There was no need for such a forceful method!
Li Mingxu was also quite embarrassed. He scratched his head and explained in a low voice to Ling Suisui that he really didn't know it would be like this.
Ling Suisui was not angry with him, as it was not his fault. The main reason is that Aoqi has been unlucky this year. Several of his dramas have failed. Half a year has passed, and there is not a single drama with a popularity of over 10,000. Now all hopes are really placed on Taohua and Ling Suisui.
Otherwise, this year's revenue situation will be very ugly. Workers will not only have to worry about a reduction in bonuses, but may also face a layoff crisis.
Ling Suisui can understand, but that doesn't mean she will cooperate unconditionally. For things like RPS speculation, the platform should find someone else.
She took Li Mingxu to check in at the first three food spots and came to the last spot to eat barbecue. Here, Xu Han walked through countless onlookers and successfully reunited with them.
Xu Han: "It seems that there are only three of us left. The others have completed their mission and left."
Ling Sui sighed, there was nothing he could do about it. It was difficult to apply for closed filming, let alone temporary one, so wherever she went, crowds followed her, and she really couldn't move an inch in the food court.
But it’s okay, there are no rewards for the first few, only the last one to arrive will be punished. Isn't this the reason why she has been bringing Li Mingxu along and slowing down his progress?
Ling Suisui and Xu Han looked at each other and exchanged a look that showed you understand me and I understand you. At this moment, the two sisters from the Film Academy were thinking in the same frequency.
Li Mingxu didn't know that he was about to be sold. All the food and drinks along the way were paid for by Ling Suisui. He didn't spend a penny and even received a total of thirteen yuan in "tips" from Sister Sui. He was so happy!
As for the fact that Ling Suisui snatched this 250 yuan from him - these details are not important.
If she wants it, can he not give it to her? QAQ
Li Mingxu, who had clearly defined his position as the younger brother, actively helped Ling Suisui to barbecue, and Xu Han also followed suit and enjoyed the ready-made food. He was not happy about it, but he couldn't say anything in front of the camera.
At the dinner table, under the guidance of the program team, the three of them also talked about how the name "Sister Sui" became popular. After reviewing the situation, it was found that Li Mingxu made a great contribution to this matter.
When asked what he thought, this guy replied: "I think calling you sister is more intimate and makes me feel safer."
Ling Suisui drank the soup calmly, thinking that's a good idea. If I work with her, she will bear all the risks of failure, and she will definitely not let her reputation suffer and affect the work. Is there anything safer in the entertainment industry than this?
Even if Li Mingxu is actually older than her, she should feel at ease with being called sister.
They were almost done eating the barbecue, Ling Sui stood up and said she was going to the bathroom, and Xu Han stood up tacitly, saying that he wanted to accompany her.
It was normal for girls to go to the toilet together. Li Mingxu didn't think much about it. He just focused on the barbecue in front of him, turning it over from time to time, and putting it on Ling Suisui's plate when it was ready.
Ling Sui went to the front desk to settle the bill and prepared to leave with Xu Han in a car. As long as she asked the driver to drive away, Li Mingxu would have no car to ride and would definitely be the last one.
But when she turned around and saw Li Mingxu's focused back, she still felt a little touched. Seeing this, Xu Han also began to reflect, wondering if it would be too much for them to just leave?
Well, it's for the show effect after all... Anyway, after they leave, the director will definitely send another car over. It's impossible for him to really ignore him.
Just as Xu Han was struggling with his conscience, Ling Sui returned to the cashier and said to the waiter:
"Tell that boy later that I want to give him something."
She wrote a line on the note: [Xiao Li, this is a lesson for you. Be careful when you go out next time. 】
Xu Han next to him: ...
Senior sister, it has to be you!
**
The punishment for the last member to arrive at the B&B was to wear ugly home clothes. This was nothing for Li Mingxu. Although his brain was not very bright, his face was really good in the domestic entertainment industry.
Even Ling Sui, who was used to seeing handsome guys, had to sigh that fashion perfection mainly depends on the face, and the clothes he wore didn't seem as ugly as when they were hung up.
Li Mingxu snorted and turned his head away, ignoring Ling Suisui.
Wearing ugly clothes is nothing...but being left behind really hurt his heart!
God knows how devastated he was when he saw that line on the note. He didn't care about Xu Han, but how could Sister Sui treat him like this!
He was clearly Ling Suisui's top little brother, and he followed her today, carrying her bag and opening the door, but after she saw Xu Han, she ruthlessly abandoned him QAQ
Ling Suisui quickly coaxed him: "I'm sorry, I was wrong. I cut watermelon and cantaloupe for you. Which one do you like?"
Well, both items were leftovers from what she and Xu Han had just eaten...but these details are not important.
Li Mingxu was still disappointed: "Why did you take her away and not me?"
"I want to give you the chance to leave the show." Ling Suisui said without blinking, "Look, isn't this segment very memorable? Will it definitely be broadcast and even become a hot topic? Compared to Xu Han who was taken away by me, is it easier for the audience to remember you who were left behind?"
This... seems to be true, Li Mingxu nodded.
Ling Suisui continued, "I took a big risk to get you out of the show. What if your fans scold me?"
"No." Li Mingxu said immediately, "We are just joking, we are just recording a show."
Besides... considering Sui Si's size, it's not someone that ordinary fans would dare to provoke.
Following this logic, Li Mingxu's mood turned from gloomy to sunny. He finished eating a few pieces of fruit, and seeing that Ling Suisui had nothing to eat, he peeled peaches and cut pineapples. After she finished eating, he went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
Another lead actor whispered to his companion: "He really is playing Zhou Cishuo in his true colors. His silly energy is exactly the same as in the play."
Companion: "Look at the bright side, our show is a sure thing."
There was nothing to do during the evening recording. After everyone finished dinner, the main actors gathered together to play some games, including a few rounds of Truth or Dare.
Ling Sui went to bed at ten o'clock. When she woke up the next day, she found that she was on several trending searches.
Looking at the studio group chat again - it happened last night and it has been resolved this morning.
…Ah, what is this super fast process?
Ling Suisui was brushing her teeth while listening to Qi Xiaoqing's review. It turned out that someone broke the news last night, saying that she bullied her colleagues on the set of "Perfect Life". Because she had a dispute with Chen Yuening during the filming, she broke his arm bones.
Because she was afraid that public opinion would spread, she also did not allow him to see a doctor, leaving him with irreversible sequelae and affecting his health for the rest of his life.
This ridiculously fake revelation was accompanied by a picture of Chen Yuening rubbing his arm, but it was regarded as "solid evidence" just because the background was indeed in the Perfect World crew.
Ling Suisui: ...
I don’t know what to say. Although the logic is a bit outrageous, coupled with inflammatory text, it can indeed fool some careless passers-by.
Tsk, isn’t it just a nomination for three major domestic awards? Is it necessary to go through all this before the award ceremony?
Ling Suisui spat out the foam in his mouth and continued to listen to Qi Xiaoqing talk about how the problem was resolved.
Just at six o'clock this morning, not long after this incident became a hot topic and the studio was still editing the statement, Chen Yuening got up from the bed and started a live broadcast.
He didn't do anything else but switch hands to lift dumbbells and chat with fans to prove that his arms are in great shape.
Given the attitude of the parties involved, the rumors are self-defeating, which is why it is said that this is a super fast process.
Ling Suisui specially expressed his gratitude to Chen Yuening, and Chen Yuening replied that it was nothing, it was really just a piece of cake.
Neither of them took it seriously, only the fans of the "Glorious Sui Yue" CP were particularly excited. This circle was once popular when "Gold List" was broadcast, but then gradually became quiet. After Ling Sui graduated, it became the Arctic Circle, but it was revived when "Perfect Life" was officially announced.
Although Sui Yue is still an unpopular small circle, after #Chen Yue Ning celebrated Ling Sui’s birthday for six consecutive years# became a hot topic, it still attracted many netizens to stop by and pay a visit. Antenna Video also took the opportunity to release some materials about "Perfect Life", and the number of reservations for the work increased again.
This is a good thing, but Aoqi Video is anxious.
Wait, Peach Blossom is about to be aired, what’s the point of the antenna doing this at this time?
No matter what Antenna thinks, Ochi is really getting angry.
What a joke! The platform is waiting for "Peach Blossom" to save this year's decline. It's easy to play business wars in other places, but it's absolutely impossible to snatch Ling Sui!
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