Chapter 358 The Richest Man Appears
Friday, August 5, 9 p.m.
Liu Shishi's fan group was very lively, with messages popping up one after another:
"My sister's first variety show is about to be aired! Are you sisters ready? I'm so looking forward to it."
"Didn't the trailer include scenes shot at the guest's home? I'm curious about what Shishi's mansion looks like?"
"There are only ten minutes left. Wait for the show "Flowers and Boys" to be broadcast. I have prepared snacks and drinks!"
In Peking, Li Lingyan took a bath and sat cross-legged on the sofa, holding a plate of strawberries in her hands, putting them into her mouth one by one, eating them with relish.
"Is there another TV series starring Liu Shishi broadcast today?" Li Zhong sat down next to his daughter, and looked at his precious daughter who was standing in front of the TV, contrary to her usual behavior. He knew everything in his heart.
The fact that my daughter, who should have been lying in bed and browsing her phone at this hour, can sit in front of the TV obediently must mean that her idol’s new drama is about to be aired.
"Well, my sister has a new variety show airing today." Li Lingyan picked up a strawberry and stuffed it into her father's mouth.
"My sister is very kind to me. Last time, she helped me vent my anger and kicked that bad woman out of the crew. When Yuqing and I left Hengdian, she even asked her assistant to give me a lot of gifts."
When his daughter mentioned this, Li Zhong became furious.
He raised Li Lingyan with all his heart, and he was reluctant to even say a harsh word, let alone hit her. Yet, that 18th-tier actress actually dared to hit his precious daughter.
"Liu Shishi does act a bit like an idol and knows how to protect her fans. But they just kicked her out of the crew and issued a ban. That shrew got off easy." Li Zhong said angrily.
On TV, after a few minutes of commercials, the self-guided travel reality show "Flowers and Boys" jointly produced by Hunan Satellite TV and TT Video Network under Tenda Group was officially broadcast.
The picture slowly unfolded, and the first guest to appear in front of the camera was Yang Zi. The little girl was all smiles, and waved and greeted the audience enthusiastically.
Li Zhong was watching the show with his daughter, and he felt that the girl on the screen looked familiar: "This girl looks familiar?"
"Xiaoxue from Home with Kids!"
"It turned out to be her!" Li Zhong carefully identified the girl again, but he always felt that the girl in front of him was a little different from the Xia Xue in his memory. "Girls change a lot when they grow up. I didn't recognize her!"
Li Lingyan excitedly shared gossip with her father: "She must have had plastic surgery, so you didn't recognize her at first. Teacher Song Dandan said that she looked too ordinary and was not suitable for the entertainment industry, so she had plastic surgery."
"No wonder it looks a little different from before."
Li Lingyan put down the fruit plate, picked up her mobile phone, and while watching the show, she interacted with the little lions in the fan group.
"Yang Zi is getting better too. She was robbed of her role back then, but now she can appear on variety shows with her sister."
"She is now a contracted artist of Tengda Culture, but she has risen to fame overnight, so she can be considered a half-friendly army."
The program continued and the second guest Huang Xiaoming made a brilliant appearance.
As a household name, Li Zhong recognized him immediately: "Huang Xiaoming seems to have not changed at all over the years."
Li Lingyan nodded and smiled, "Huang Jiaozhu is still very handsome and pays attention to maintenance. He does look young, but compared to my brother-in-law Song Ci, he is still a long way behind."
As the director announced the task, Yang Zi and Huang Xiaoming learned about their identities as tour guides and immediately set off for the China-Europe Cultural Exchange Center to meet their travel companions.
"It's Chen Hong!" When the camera switched, a beautiful and charming woman appeared on the screen. Li Zhong exclaimed and sat up straight in excitement.
Li Ling glanced at her father, whose eyes were shining: "Brother Chen Kai's wife hasn't acted in many years! Dad, are you so excited?"
Li Zhong stared at the screen and sighed softly, "Chen Hong and I are both born in 1968. She was recognized as the most beautiful woman in mainland China back then and was the dream lover of many people. It's really a bargain for Brother Chen Kai."
Li Lingyan covered her mouth and laughed secretly: "So Dad, your goddess is Chen Hong!"
A female star of the same age as himself appeared on the stage, and Li Zhong watched this scene very attentively.
Following the camera, the audience visited Chen Hong's luxurious residence, a large flat decorated in European neoclassical style, simple and elegant.
A painting of eight horses worth tens of millions of yuan in the living room is the finishing touch of the entire home.
The camera swept across the simple and elegant wooden coffee table and the valuable artworks on it. Li Zhong nodded: "Brother Chen Kai is indeed a great director. He does have some cultural background. The decoration of the house is antique and has good taste."
"Tsk, so what if he's a great director? He's just a scumbag! The movies he made are boring."
Hearing the disdain in his daughter's tone, Li Zhong couldn't help but sigh: "It's really a pity for Ni Ping!"
When the father and daughter were chatting about director Chen's love history, two guests, Jia Jingwen and Lin Gengxin, appeared on the screen one after another.
Since the two had no fixed residence in Peking, this segment could only be filmed in a hotel. Perhaps the program crew also understood that the audience had no interest in the hotel interior, so after a few shots, it was Liu Tao's turn to appear.
"It's almost time. After my good wife Liu, my sister will be the last to appear."
"Liu Tao's villa looks pretty good. I guess her husband Wang Ke was quite capable before he went bankrupt."
"Tsk, who knows if this house belongs to Wang Ke or was bought by Liu Tao."
As fans are eagerly waiting, the seventh No. 1 sister Liu Shishi is about to make her grand debut.
Li Lingyan had no time to chat and stared at the TV screen intently, looking forward to her idol's appearance.
The scene jumped, and unlike the previous time when the guests appeared directly, it actually played first the scene of the program crew being strictly checked at the gate.
In the five-minute footage clip, one shot after another flashed by, and the production crew was finally allowed to pass by the gate guard. However, the rapidly ticking clock on the screen allowed the audience to clearly see that they were stopped outside and questioned for more than an hour.
"Oh my god, the security is so tight, with checks and body searches!"
"The director and his men were so annoyed that they lost their temper!"
Li Lingyan lowered her eyes and glanced at the group message. Her slender fingers quickly typed out some popular science: The place where Senior Sister lives is called Jingyuan. All the people living there are top-tier wealthy people, the kind that are on the list. "
After numerous checks, director Liao Ke and his team were finally able to enter Jingyuan and followed the security guard to Liu Shishi's residence.
Because we were reminded before entering the park that we were not allowed to take pictures after entering, there are no detailed pictures of the garden.
But the quick glimpse of the camera still allowed the audience in front of the TV to see the shady vegetation and flowing water in the garden.
"Dad, can you afford the Jingyuan Villa?"
Looking at his daughter's bright eyes, Li Zhong turned his face away slightly, avoiding his daughter's expectant gaze.
Although he is the CEO of a listed company and is worth hundreds of millions, it is still beyond his ability to spend hundreds of millions in cash to purchase a luxury house in Jingyuan.
The next moment, the scene changed and Liu Shishi, dressed at home, appeared in front of the audience.
The first sister was graceful and gentle, and greeted softly: "Hello, everyone."
After much anticipation, Sister Yi finally appeared, making the little lions very excited.
"Ahhh, Shishi finally came out, she's so beautiful, her temperament is amazing!"
"Damn, this living room is too big, magnificent, and full of light. How much did it cost to decorate it?"
"The value of the top actress in Chinese entertainment is still rising. From this villa, we can see why so many female stars are desperate to marry into a wealthy family."
Amidst the praise from fans, Liu Shishi took the task card and, like the previous guests, set off for the China-Europe Cultural Exchange Center.
The seven guests set off one after another, and interesting scenes were presented to the audience. At the mission location, the seven members of "Flowers and Boys" officially gathered.
As the director announced the travel rules and event funding, the audience also understood the main purpose of the show.
Soon, 45 minutes passed, the first episode was halfway through, and the commercial break began. Fans chatted enthusiastically, and they all felt that this show was very novel and different from the current mainstream variety shows.
"Seven people spend 1,000 euros a day, including food, clothing, housing and transportation. The budget is a bit tight."
"It's a bit difficult. Summer vacation is the peak season for European travel, and ticket prices for many attractions will increase."
"Fortunately, there are 18 attractions that you can choose freely, depending on how the tour guide plans it."
“I’m looking forward to what kind of stories will happen to Shishi and the others in Europe.”
The second half of "Flowers and Youth" is different from the first half. Liu Shishi makes a surprise appearance first, accompanied by the richest man.
Li Zhong was slightly surprised: "Song Ci is here too!"
Li Lingyan glanced at her old father and said, "Come on, Senior Sister Shi and Song Ci are husband and wife, there's nothing strange about him being in his own home."
"I mean, he has always been low-key and rarely appears in front of the media. He usually only appears in some CCTV financial programs. It was quite unexpected to see him in a variety show."
Fans were equally surprised and discussed:
"I've never seen such a rare sight. My brother-in-law only appears in front of the camera once every few hundred years, and the chance to be in the same frame with Shishi is even rarer."
"The young master and the young lady are a perfect match."
"Are there any couple variety shows in China? I hope Shishi can bring Song Ci to participate."
"It's impossible. People who participate in reality shows and variety shows need to be open-minded. With Song Ci here, others will definitely be restrained."
Liu Shishi introduced her luggage to everyone. When she turned her eyes to Song Ci, she asked, "Yi Yi, help me check, is there anything missing?"
In the picture, Song Ci heard this and glanced at his wife's bag: "We are missing a socket converter..."
Li Lingyan chuckled curiously and said to herself: "Song Ci's nickname is Yi Yi, I'll ask Yu Qing some other day?"
Because Liu Shishi called out Song Ci's nickname, the fan group instantly went wild.
"The case has been solved. The song "Because of Love" sung by Shishi was written by a person named Yiyi. It turns out to be a Song Dynasty poem."
"I see. Song Ci's birthday is January 1st, so his nickname is Yi Yi. Very interesting."
"When I called her Yi Yi, she was so intimate and natural. It was so sweet. This is the love between childhood sweethearts. It's so sweet."
"Oh my god, Song Yiyi and Liu Shishi, the fans of the Tang poetry and Song lyrics couple will be so excited that they can't sleep today."
"...Bring some instant noodles and sauces, just in case."
As soon as Song Ci finished speaking, Li Lingyan couldn't help but be surprised: "So the richest man also eats instant noodles."
Li Zhong was deeply touched: "Song Ci was a founder who started from scratch. He must have experienced hardships. He could accept both delicacies from land and sea and simple meals. This is the style of a big boss."
"Flowers and Boys", a brand-new celebrity travel reality show, has captured the hearts of countless viewers as soon as it was broadcast with its unique program format and luxurious guest lineup.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone on the earth, the seven stars were already ready and rushed to the Capital Airport to start their European trip.
The scenes of Liu Shishi traveling are still the focus of the audience's attention. The row of luxury cars parked in the richest man's house is breathtaking.
The other guests could leave in one or two cars, but Liu Shishi had to go to the airport because Song Ci wanted to take her there, so the long convoy of bodyguards and people from the program crew was a stunning sight.
After arriving at the airport terminal and passing through security, Liu Shishi jumped lightly onto the suitcase and looked at her husband eagerly, hoping that he would touch the hearts of many girls when he pushed the suitcase away.
When several stars hurriedly hid in the VIP lounge surrounded by enthusiastic fans, the first episode of "Flowers and Youth" froze in this dramatic moment, leaving the audience with endless reverie.
"Please replay it! I can watch Shishi's glance back on the suitcase a hundred times!"
"After 12 o'clock, TT Video Network will resume broadcasting."
"I really want to watch all twelve episodes in one go and watch the highlights. I feel that the later episodes will be more exciting."
Li Lingyan browsed the information in the group and opened Weibo. As expected, the hot searches on Weibo were dominated by "Flowers and Youth".
"1. Song Yiyi"
“2.Beiping Jingyuan”
“3. The most beautiful woman in mainland China and Taiwan”
. . .
Li Lingyan clicked on the trending searches one by one and browsed through netizens' comments with great interest, preparing to stay up until 12 o'clock to watch the program rebroadcast on TT Video.
"Song Yiyi, what kind of fairy nickname is this? It's so interesting."
"Didn't Liu Shishi's fans claim they wanted to do archaeology before? Be serious. Song Ci's nickname was only revealed today."
"The richest man is really multi-talented and multi-billionaire. It turns out that "Because of Love" is his song. It is simply a love confession tailor-made for himself and Liu Shishi."
Tonight, topics related to "Flowers and Youth" are hotly discussed by netizens.
The next morning, in the director's office of Hunan Provincial Television Station.
Station Director Ouyang Changlin was looking over the freshly released ratings report that his secretary had submitted early in the morning, and he could not hide his joy on his face.
Han Yue, director of the Hunan Satellite TV Program Center, and Liao Ke, the director of "Children and Youth", who were sitting opposite them, also looked happy.
"The first broadcast's ratings exceeded 3%, which is the best result for variety shows in the past two years. "Flowers and Youth" is a huge success." Ouyang Changlin put down the documents and breathed a sigh of relief.
Han Yue excitedly replied: "Flowers and Youths will be another flagship program of Xiangnan TV."
Ouyang Changlin nodded slightly: "Happy Camp and Day Day Up have been broadcast for many years, and the audience is tired of it. The ratings are declining year by year. Now that there is "Flowers and Youth" to support it, I feel a lot more relieved."
Han Yue took the opportunity to suggest: "Director, I plan to strike while the iron is hot and continue to cooperate with Tengda to launch another variety show "I Am a Singer" to follow "Flowers and Youth"."
(A patch was applied to yesterday's chapter)
(End of this chapter)
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