Jian Xingsui was unaware that Fu Jinxiao had been there.
His part-time job was ending this afternoon. When he went to collect his wages, Xiaomi, a backstage staff member he often worked with, was still reluctant to see him go: "Sui Sui, are you really leaving? You're leaving..."
Jian Xingsui said expressionlessly, "I'll be seeing you again in a few days after I leave."
Xiaomi couldn't hold on any longer and burst out laughing.
That's right. Now that he's no longer working as a temporary worker, Jian Xingsui will seriously start preparing for the first round of recordings for "Starlight". Although he will only participate in one episode, he still has to put on a show. Firstly, he has to be responsible for the show, and secondly, because... his mentor is Fu Jinxiao. Of course, he knows that he can't possibly have any story with that person. He's destined to be cannon fodder, but he doesn't want to lose face in front of his idol, so he still has to prepare well.
Agent Wang said, "I heard that even though the show hasn't been filmed yet, those big companies have already started negotiating debut spots, and several contestants are definitely already decided."
Jian Xingsui said, "Yes, that's normal."
Brother Wang sighed and said, "However, there is very little room for manipulation in this program. Why? Because talent shows have been in a slump in recent years. So this time, the production team is going to do something big. They are going to do a live broadcast and be the first talent show to be broadcast live, giving the audience a different viewing experience."
Jian Xingsui was somewhat surprised: "Live stream?"
The original novel was clearly a pre-recorded video, so why were there sudden changes?
Could it be that something else was stirred up by the butterfly's wings? Jian Xingsui couldn't figure it out, but then she thought that she would probably be eliminated in the first episode anyway, so it didn't matter much, and she didn't take it too seriously.
The day before the official recording of the show began, all the contestants received an electromagnetic card, which is an identity card that can be used to enter the recording venue. This card is also used to enter the dormitory and to pick up items. The production team probably made the card quite large to make it more distinctive; people with small pockets might not be able to fit it in.
Jian Xingsui received a notification from the production team, asking them to come and familiarize themselves with the venue the day before filming.
In other words, all the contestants had to meet a day early. That wasn't a big deal. Jian Xingsui felt that he could meet anyone except An Ran. Since he had arrived so early, he decided to go to the restroom first. When he got closer, there was already someone on the restroom door making a phone call and complaining, "What kind of production team is this? Why is the card they gave us so big? My clothes don't have pockets, so it's hard to even go to the toilet."
The person speaking was arrogant and willful.
Jian Xingsui stopped in her tracks. The person had just finished his call and looked over. He was a boy with spiky hair, wearing a studded black leather jacket. He looked cool and intimidating, but his unconventional outfit was extremely expensive.
Jian Xingsui recognized the logo on those shoes. He had once been a young master of the Jian family and had seen the world. This brand catered to top-tier VIP clients, and the clothes he wore were definitely custom-made, with a starting price of at least eight figures.
"Hey," Shen Xingchen waved to him, "Come here."
Jian Xingsui pointed to herself in confusion: "Are you calling me?"
Shen Xingchen nodded irritably: "Who else is here besides you? Can you come and get my card for me? I need to go to the restroom, okay?"
Jian Xingsui took the card: "Okay."
Shen Xingchen waved his hand: "Thanks, bro."
After he went inside, Jian Xingsui stood by the railing and waited. Before long, someone came running over, panting. He turned his head and saw a familiar face: An Ran!
An Ran was very anxious, as if she had lost something. She was also stunned when she saw Jian Xing Sui. She said, "It's you..."
Jian Xingsui said, "Mm."
"Um, did you see my ID card?" An Ran asked him.
Jian Xingsui shook her head: "No."
An Ran was about to leave, but when he saw that Jian Xingsui had two cards in his hand, he hesitated and asked, "Whose card is this one?"
Jian Xingsui said, "It's not yours, it belongs to someone else."
An Ran suddenly remembered that Jian Xingsui was the only trainee who signed up this time, without a team. So how did he end up with two cards? She had only passed through this corridor and gone to the restroom when she arrived, and Jian Xingsui happened to be standing here. It was very likely that the card he found was hers!
He immediately hesitated and didn't move.
Zhou Xun, who was following behind him, also came over. As soon as he arrived, he saw An Ran and Jian Xingsui facing off, and quickly stepped over: "Ranran, what's wrong?"
When An Ran saw her friend arrive, she said softly, "No, A-Xun, I'm still looking for my card."
When Zhou Xun saw that Jian Xingsui was holding two cards, he immediately asked, "Jian Xingsui, did you take Ranran's card?"
?
Jian Xingsui stared wide-eyed in surprise, finding it unbelievable.
Do I have a face that looks like I've done something wicked? Even just standing there, I look like I've done something bad.
An Ran came with a boy band this time. In addition to Zhou Xun, there were two other teammates who rushed over as well. When they saw the situation, they quickly came over to ask what was going on.
Who knew that Zhou Xun pointed at Jian Xingsui and said, "This is the Jian Xingsui I told you about."
Everyone else turned to look at them.
Zhou Xun said, "Jian Xingsui, I told you not to bully Ranran. Are you still going to take his things and refuse to give them back?"
Because the electromagnetic cards are electromagnetic and don't have the contestants' names directly written on them, they only have the program team's logo on them, so they are indistinguishable from each other at first glance.
The other two boys looked at An Ran and asked, "Ranran, is it true?"
An Ran hesitated. He wasn't sure, but he also felt that Jian Xingsui had always made things difficult for him in the past. If he really found his card this time, he might deliberately say it belonged to someone else. So, after Jian Xingsui had already said it wasn't his, he didn't explain immediately. He just looked at Jian Xingsui weakly and said softly, "This card is very important to me. Can you give it to me?"
...
Jian Xingsui frowned and said, "This isn't yours, why should I give it to you?"
The others were immediately displeased upon hearing this.
They knew An Ran's personality; she wouldn't slander someone so easily. Zhou Xun had told them about Jian Xingsui's deeds, so their gazes towards Jian Xingsui immediately turned unfriendly. Just as they were about to uphold justice, a voice came from the restroom: "What are you all doing blocking this place?"
Shen Xingchen, dressed in all black, casually emerged from the restroom and looked at everyone with a puzzled expression.
Although Jian Xingsui didn't recognize him at first, Zhou Xun did. Who in the rich second-generation circle didn't know Shen Xingchen? This person wasn't considered a rich second-generation. The Shen family had always been a century-old wealthy family. There were only two families in City A that could be called top wealthy families: the Fu family and the Shen family. And the energetic young man in front of him was the second young master of the Shen family, Shen Xingchen.
Those who know him know that Shen Xingchen has a troublesome temper and is not someone to be trifled with.
Zhou Xun was just arrogant, but now that he sees Shen Xingchen is weak again, he says, "Young Master Shen, we are helping our teammates get their name cards back."
Shen Xingchen asked in confusion, "Where do we get it?"
Zhou Xun pointed to the name card in Jian Xingsui's hand.
Shen Xingchen followed his gaze and saw her own name card in Jian Xingsui's hand. She sneered, looked at Zhou Xun with hostility, and kicked him: "Are you trying to cause trouble? That's my card, what are you doing taking it?"
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The surrounding air suddenly fell silent.
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