Chapter 41
Ji Feng signed a contract and brought Qiao Ye into the production crew. This variety show, "Let's Go Traveling," is a kind of lifestyle experience reality show that takes celebrities to various scenic spots and cities to check in, cooperate with each other, complete tasks, and show their true selves. Moreover, it is broadcast live in real time.
These kinds of variety shows can show the most authentic side of celebrities, leaving no room for their personas to be created. Even the most popular people can have their careers ruined, which attracts a lot of people who want to watch.
The show gained immense popularity during its pre-show promotion and the announcement of the cast list sparked heated discussions among the fans of each celebrity.
The participants in this program include A-list celebrity Jiang Yi, pop singer Meng Shujing, veteran actor Li He, rising internet celebrities, and well-known dancers, among others.
Ji Feng and Lin Baoju were from the same company, so they set off together. Their manager, Xie Ming, and an assistant accompanied them. Because Ji Feng's identity was unfathomable, Xie Ming stayed by his side cautiously and even offered to hug Qiao Ye.
Qiao couldn't bear to let Ji Feng carry her all the time. After walking for a while and getting tired, she finally agreed to let Xie Ming carry her. Xie Ming finally got to hold the original man and actually showed a very happy expression. He carefully looked at the terminal mark on the original man's wrist and, after confirming that the terminal used by the original man was indeed very valuable, he treated the original man with even more care.
Lin Baoju was initially surprised to learn that Ji Feng had come along, but was ultimately happy for him. They had trained together before and even appeared on a reality show together. Ji Feng had genuinely helped Lin Baoju, and he knew that Ji Feng was capable, so he wasn't jealous.
They arrived at an ancient town to meet up. When Joe saw the town, he felt a strange sense of familiarity. It was somewhat similar to ancient costume bases on Earth, but it also had too many modern elements.
Filming began as soon as the crew entered, and Qiao obediently followed Ji Feng and the staff's instructions so as not to disturb Ji Feng's work.
Ji Feng bought snacks and a small stool for Qiao Ye, and asked him to sit and listen to him. Qiao Ye gestured to the terminal on his wrist, indicating that he could take care of himself and could be contacted if anything happened.
Thinking of this, Ji Feng felt much more at ease.
Qiao had always followed Ji Fang and their activities were limited to the vicinity of that large villa. Now that they had come to a new tourist destination, it was still quite exciting.
He downloaded a map, checked out local food and travel guides on the StarNet, and looked at the pocket money in his account, feeling somewhat tempted.
Through observation, Qiao also saw several natives wearing pet clothes and having owners wandering around, as well as some stray natives. The people around did not drive them away, so it should be considered safe, and there was a high probability that there were no native human traffickers.
Because Qiao was clean, quiet, and not afraid of people, she looked especially cute sitting quietly eating, which made the staff like her very much.
At first, because Ji Feng was a completely unknown artist, everyone was wary of him and the original people he brought with him. After getting to know him, everyone found that Ji Feng was easy to get along with and not just a pretty face. They treated Ji Feng well, and consequently, they also liked Qiao Ye even more.
Director Qian Yunshan, in particular, is a big fan of primitive humans. He keeps dozens of them at home. Seeing Qiao Ye sitting obediently, he crouched down closer and looked into Qiao Ye's eyes: "Your name is Qiao Ye? Can I touch you? Qiao Ye, good Qiao Ye, you're so cute."
Qian Yunshan spoke gently and slowly approached the Yuanren. Being wary of the unfamiliar Yuanren, he first gently patted its head, then tried to stroke its back from behind, gradually lowering the Yuanren's vigilance and increasing familiarity and closeness.
Qiao also noticed the director's fondness for her and his desire to get closer to her, so she simply took the initiative to reach out and hold the director's hand.
Qian Yunshan was pleasantly surprised by Qiao Ye's initiative to get close to him, and he liked the little Yuanren even more. He took the Yuanren's hand and examined it carefully. Upon closer inspection, he found that there were traces of implanted chips on the Yuanren's wrist.
Qian Yunshan didn't think about the terminal chip; he only assumed it was a function to prevent people from getting lost. He never imagined that the original people would use the terminal.
He was a big fan of the original humans, and seeing someone else share his dedication and responsibility towards them brought him a sense of joy, like finding a kindred spirit. He assumed Ji Feng was the owner of this original human, which increased his positive feelings towards the unknown artist the investor had forced into the project.
Director Qian thought the original human was incredibly clever and adorable. The two of them started playing a "handshake hello" game on the spot. Qiao also felt it was a bit childish. When Qian Yunshan tried to shake hands again, Qiao shook his head to refuse. They had played it five times already, and it felt a bit silly.
Qian Yunshan understood the look in his eyes and exclaimed in surprise, "Um, let's call him Ji Feng. What kind of creature is this Primal Human you're raising? It's very intelligent!"
It was during a break in filming when Ji Feng was called over by the director to speak with him. Ji Feng said, "This isn't mine; it belongs to a friend of mine."
"Is this your friend's? Has he had his intelligence tested? He seems very smart." Qian Yunshan couldn't put him down and kept patting Qiao Ye's head, making Qiao Ye feel a little helpless.
Ji Feng came over, picked up Qiao Ye, and rescued him, saying, "Hmm, he's very smart, probably with the intelligence of a seven or eight-year-old."
Qian Yunshan was somewhat surprised: "So intelligent! This level of intelligence is very rare."
Then Qian Yunshan tried to carry Qiao Ye over, but Qiao Ye refused and hugged Ji Feng tightly. Ji Feng explained, "He is a war pet. He is a friend of mine who is in the army. He is currently on the front line and it is inconvenient for him to take care of him, so he asked me to take care of him for a month or two."
Qian Yunshan understood and became even more interested: "So it's a battle pet. Could it have undergone special training?"
As Ji Feng struck up a conversation with the director, some other artists nearby, such as Li Sidong who had come with him, became quite jealous and complained to Lin Baoju, who was in the same group: "He's so scheming! He knows that Director Qian likes Yuanren, so he specially brought one over. He's really something!"
Lin Baoju and Ji Feng were on good terms, so he didn't respond to what Ji Feng said. Lin Baoju didn't know how Ji Feng had managed to get a spot on the variety show, but no matter what, having the means to stand out was a skill.
Since Qiao had nothing else to do, he observed the filming set. Because he was a primordial being, no one was on guard against him, and he openly overheard a lot of gossip, such as the internet celebrity Li Sidong, who had previously slandered Ji Feng and caused Ji Feng to be embroiled in scandals. He had no works to his name and became famous purely through variety shows.
Cao's persona is that of a simple and sunny big boy. He was previously known for his silly antics in an adventure variety show. He gained popularity after being criticized by Meng Shujing, a regular on the show. Fans love his silly antics and his crying, and feel that he is the truly innocent and genuine one.
In reality, he deliberately got close to Meng Shujing, hoping to gain fame by associating with her. Now he's on the same variety show as Meng Shujing, but not in the same group as her; he's in the same group as Ji Feng. So, he's been relentlessly badmouthing Ji Feng behind his back.
After Qiao understood, he realized that the person who became famous by piggybacking on other people's popularity assumed that others were like him and wanted to become famous by piggybacking on other people's popularity. During the filming, this person deliberately approached Ji Feng and his group and acted pretentiously, which made Meng Shujing roll her eyes frequently. Then, unable to bear it any longer, she made a sharp retort, and Li Sidong started to whine.
Although Meng Shujing's name sounds elegant and quiet, and she looks sweet with an exceptional singing voice, she is actually a very outgoing person who likes sincere people. After getting to know Ji Feng in the same group, she developed a special liking for this junior who had not yet made a name for himself, and even started taking care of Qiao Ye.
"Qiao Ye is such a good girl. How about you come with your sister tonight? I'll give you a nice, fragrant bath. Look how dirty you are after all these days." Meng Shujing hugged Qiao Ye tightly, unable to put her down.
Qiao Ye felt awkward and looked at Ji Feng for help. Ji Feng went to help Qiao Ye, but Meng Shujing dodged him and deliberately said with a stern face, "What, you don't like your sister? Your sister likes you so much, how can you not like your sister?"
Then Qiao was sucked by this crazy older sister. Meng Shujing buried her face in his chest and stomach, taking advantage of him very intimately, and even biting his stomach with her mouth!
Joe couldn't take it anymore. He grabbed her ears with both hands and pulled her back, finally escaping the devil's embrace and getting far away from this person.
Seeing the bristling hair and the incredulous look in the eyes of the Yuanren, Meng Shujing burst into laughter: "I'm not going to eat you, why are you running away?"
Qiao was also terrified. She had heard that many celebrities were under a lot of pressure and had perverse fetishes. Could Meng Shujing particularly enjoy burying her head in her hands like this? This was too scary!
Then in the evening, Qiao shared a guesthouse room with Qi Nanchun, who was in the same group. Qi Nanchun was a well-known bestselling novelist whose novels were adapted into television series and films, becoming very popular. He also frequently appeared as a guest on variety shows, where his profound and humorous language made him a favorite among many.
The room was said to be in a classical style, with elegant and quiet decor. Because of Qi Nanchun's open-minded personality, he didn't mind even though Qiao brought Yuanren along.
There are also filming tasks in the room. From the moment the guests enter the room, the program segment involves answering questions to obtain meal vouchers. If you answer well, you can eat a sumptuous meal.
Qiao Ye and Qi Nanchun are well-educated and had a lavish dinner. The others couldn't answer the question and exclaimed that they never eat dinner because they are on a diet.
That evening, Ji Feng gave Qiao Ye a bath. Qi Nanchun, having nothing to do, came over to watch. He noticed that the original people almost always bathed themselves, with Ji Feng handing them toiletries. After observing for a moment, Qi Nanchun casually remarked, "Oh, Qiao Ye is still a boy."
Qiao immediately covered her groin, looking at Qi Nanchun with a horrified expression.
It turns out that when you become a pet, from a pet's perspective, all the humans around you are perverts. You're either going to be killed and eaten or taken advantage of. Waaaaah!
Qi Nanchun found it amusing, and only after seeing Yuanren rush over to close the door did he leave with a smile.
After Qiao came out of the shower, Qi Nanchun fed him his dinner for the day, and then teased him by deliberately holding the food high up for him to reach, and talking to him, such as, "Do you snore? If you sleep in the same room as me, you'll have to put up with my snoring at night."
So, Qiao and Ji Feng both woke up with dark circles under their eyes the next day. Their roommate's snoring was really unbearable; they couldn't sleep at all.
When Ji Feng was filming, Qiao Ye quietly followed along. Director Qian liked the original character and often held Qiao Ye in his arms, even letting Qiao Ye ride on his shoulders like a child, which attracted a lot of attention.
Some of the more restless ones noticed that Ji Feng, this nobody, had received extra attention from the director because he brought the original human, and had been given a lot of screen time. They had already started to take action, with two of them actively asking their families to bring their own original human pets over.
At night, the ancient town is brightly lit, and many local residents are enjoying food, chatting, or playing cards in nearby restaurants.
With no filming scheduled, Qiao was carried by Ji Feng out to find food, and they sat down at a popular stall.
The place has a lively atmosphere, and there are private rooms with screens for privacy. The owner doesn't mind if you bring your pets to eat. Ji Feng ordered a lot of barbecue, and Qiao also had a great appetite and ate with relish.
As they were eating, Qiao and Ji Feng vaguely heard familiar voices. They exchanged a glance and then listened carefully while eating. It was Zhang Ciyu, Li Sidong, and Feng Zhuxin from the other two groups, as well as Su Feifei from Ji Feng's group. The four of them were in a separate room behind the screen.
Ji Feng was about to go and say hello when he heard what they were saying and stopped abruptly.
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