[The female guests were all so beautiful, I wouldn't know which one to choose. But my favorite was the first one, Lu Yan. She was the only non-celebrity among the female guests.]
Compared to the female guests, the male guests seemed rather ordinary, especially Zhuang Yan. Was he just there to be a background character? I really don't know what the production team invited him for; was he just there to make others look better?
With the appearance of An Xinrong and Jiang Ning, the number of online viewers has been increasing.
To become best friends with Xia Wan, An Xinrong's family background must be quite good; she is a true heiress. An Xinrong has been in the entertainment industry for the past few years, but after four or five years, she hasn't made a name for herself.
She debuted as an idol in a girl group, but because of her lack of basic skills, she was constantly criticized for slacking off in the group. In a fit of anger, she left the group and then became an actress, investing in some low-budget web dramas. Rumors circulated that she was arrogant, had terrible acting skills, and was just a pretty face who couldn't do anything right. In short, she had a very bad reputation. Now she has changed careers and is preparing to become a variety show personality. Unexpectedly, she encountered Zhuang Yan on her first variety show recording.
Zhuang Yan ignored An Xinrong's mockery and went up to greet the two male guests.
"Hello, I am Zhuang Yan."
"Hello, my name is Fang Chen."
"Ling Xuan".
The young heartthrob is named Ling Xuan, and the domineering young CEO is named Fang Chen.
When the production team first gathered, everyone was in a state of exploring the new environment and getting to know the people around them.
Apart from An Xinrong, everyone was very friendly. After all, it was a live broadcast, so it was natural to maintain good relationships, at least on the surface.
Zhuang Yan stood in an inconspicuous corner, maintaining a smile, not wanting to speak. He was well aware of his place; he was there to be scolded.
Jiang Ning walked through the group and suddenly stood in front of Zhuang Yan: "Xiao Yan, it's been a long time."
She smiled slightly, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze. Zhuang Yan felt a mix of emotions, but still replied politely.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
Jiang Ning seemed oblivious to Zhuang Yan's aloofness and continued to ask, "How have you been lately? I saw that you broke off your engagement."
Upon hearing this, almost everyone turned to look at him.
I don't know if Jiang Ning is just naturally naive or if she said it on purpose.
"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Teacher Jiang." This is the rule in their entertainment industry; anyone with a name will be addressed as "Teacher."
Jiang Ning frowned slightly, a hint of sorrow flashing in her eyes: "I hope that we can get along well from now on, and help each other when we encounter difficulties."
Zhuang Yan replied politely, "Okay."
The live stream camera was pointed directly at them, creating a tense atmosphere. Some people were curious about the relationship between the two, while others were just watching the spectacle. But most people hoped that a fight would break out on the spot.
An Xinrong, who couldn't hold back her words, asked directly, "You two know each other? What's your relationship?"
Zhuang Yan was pondering how to explain her relationship with Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning replied with a smile, "Let's just say we're childhood sweethearts."
The phrase "childhood sweethearts" sounds overly intimate; "ordinary friends" would be a better alternative.
After Jiang Ning spoke, the surroundings fell silent for a moment. Jiang Ning looked at Zhuang Yan and said, "Xiao Yan, am I right?"
In this situation, Zhuang Yan couldn't pretend not to know him: "We've known each other since we were little."
Lu Yan stood behind the camera, her expression slightly changing.
The live stream chat exploded again.
[Are you kidding me? How could Jiang Ning know Zhuang Yan? They have absolutely no connection.]
They seem to have a very close relationship, more than just friends.
[I already said they're childhood sweethearts, how could they be just ordinary friends? I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I always feel like Jiang Yinghou's gaze towards Zhuang Yan isn't innocent. I'm curious about what happened between them. An Xinrong, please ask more questions.]
[Is the person upstairs blind? Every male guest present is better than Zhuang Yan. How could Actress Jiang possibly like Zhuang Yan?]
[Zhuang Yan is so lucky! He knows all these female guests.]
Knowing someone doesn't mean you'll choose them.
In the observation room, Xia Wan sat with Gu Qian. She eventually joined the program with Gu Qian and became one of the observers.
The show was filmed in Chengdu, in a specially built studio. Xia Wan had little experience participating in a variety show for the first time, so she relied entirely on Gu Qian to guide her.
At first, Xia Wan was able to keep her attention and chat with Gu Qian, but when Zhuang Yan appeared on the live stream camera, she couldn't stop staring at the screen.
Xia Wan had a hidden thought in her mind: since she couldn't stop Zhuang Yan from participating in this lousy variety show, she would smear him and ruin his reputation so that other women wouldn't like him.
Xia Wan had secretly inquired about the female guests participating in the show and only knew An Xinrong. An Xinrong was her friend, so naturally she wouldn't like Zhuang Yan, which reassured her.
She tried many connections but couldn't find out who the other two female guests were. The production team replaced them at the last minute, and she didn't know who they were. She could only watch the live broadcast that day.
The first one to appear was Lu Yan. Xia Wan was incredulous to see her aunt on the show, and even thought she was hallucinating.
What kind of person is Lu Yan, and why is she getting involved in this mess?
However, Xia Wan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that it was Lu Yan. No matter what, Zhuang Yan would never fall in love with her aunt.
When Xia Wan saw Lu Yan ordering Zhuang Yan to help her move her luggage, she frowned unhappily. A strange feeling arose in her heart. She felt that Lu Yan was being too close to Zhuang Yan, as if there were ulterior motives involved.
Lu Yan knew perfectly well that Zhuang Yan had broken off their engagement and that their relationship with the Xia family was strained. Didn't she know to be more discreet? Yet she still got so close to him.
The last remaining female guest was also unexpected – actress Jiang Ning, who has 60 million followers on Weibo alone.
Of the three, Jiang Ning is the most likely to develop a romantic relationship with Zhuang Yan. Xia Wan felt a sudden sense of crisis and tightened her grip on her water glass.
But then I thought about it again. Jiang Ning is such an excellent actress, a winner of numerous awards. What kind of men hasn't she seen in the entertainment industry? Zhuang Yan seems so ordinary here. How could an excellent woman choose him? If she were to choose, she would choose one of the other two male guests.
Jiang Ning definitely looked down on Zhuang Yan. Just as she thought this, she saw Jiang Ning walk straight towards Zhuang Yan.
When she saw her take the initiative to greet Zhuang Yan and explain to everyone that she and Zhuang Yan were childhood sweethearts, Xia Wan almost crushed the cup in her hand.
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