Chapter 204 aired [VIP]
Chapter Summary: Netizens are totally hooked again, it's so sweet and romantic!
Every Saturday at 6 PM, "Celebrities' Romance" is available on the ChanLe short video platform.
At 6 p.m., almost every user who opened the ChanLe short video platform received a push notification for the popular variety show "Celebrity Romance".
The notification pushes a 1-minute highlight from the program. After watching it, a pop-up window will automatically appear prompting you to "Watch the Full Video". Clicking on it will take you to the viewing interface of "Celebrities' Romance".
The first episode of the program is divided into two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
Each episode is 1 hour long, for a total of 2 hours.
Both episodes are free.
There is no VIP membership requirement for viewers, but there is a 60-second ad that cannot be skipped. After all, such a large program must generate revenue.
Over the weekend, Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue were busy recording the program and didn't have time to watch it.
The recording ended on Sunday evening.
The production crew removed all the camera positions from the house.
He Zhiyue, still not entirely at ease, carefully inspected every corner of the entryway, living room, kitchen, staircase, and study to make sure everything was completely dismantled.
After confirming several times that Mu Zhi's home had regained its privacy.
Kehe Zhiyue was still a little unaccustomed to it, feeling like there were still cameras watching her, so she suggested watching the first episode of "Celebrity Romance" that aired last night with Muzhi.
"Okay." Mu Zhi had the same idea.
They were busy recording over the weekend. Apart from posting a Weibo to promote the show on Saturday, they didn't have time to pay attention to the trending topics online or the specific feedback from netizens after the show was released.
I only heard from Ji Binghe and Minmin's feedback that the program was well received after it aired.
Now, the two can finally see their performance on the show from a third-person perspective.
He Zhiyue ordered takeout, and Mu Zhi washed some fruit. The two sat on the sofa, snuggling together, eating and watching a show.
In 60 seconds, dozens of advertisements were played.
After the commercials ended, the main feature started playing and was immediately flooded with a torrent of dense, barrage comments.
Fortunately, there seems to be a space reserved for bullet comments, which only occupy a quarter of the screen, so it doesn't significantly affect the viewing experience.
Mu Zhi glanced at the comments; 80% of them were #PleasingToTheEyesCouple#, CP fans checking in, and her and He Zhiyue's names being mentioned.
Like other dating reality shows, "Celebrity Romance" is a program that observes the relationships of celebrities. It also has an observation room and invited guests, including one host, one relationship coach, and four other guests who are friends or family members of each celebrity couple.
Chief director Wang Yubo believes that the pair of big names, Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue, are already eye-catching enough, and there is no need to invite any big-name stars to the observation room.
In reality, most of the observation room content in such programs is disliked and criticized by viewers, who feel that the opinions expressed by the guests in the observation room are irrelevant and often take up a lot of time, which actually affects their enjoyment of the show.
However, this segment cannot be removed, so the production team can only try to shorten the length of the observation room part.
Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue invited their good friend Zhou Jingzhu; Chi Yue and her husband invited Chi Yue's father; Yin Xiuran and her husband invited Yin Xiuran's sister; and Xia Xinyan and Qin Luefeng invited Qin Luefeng's sister.
The guests in the observation room only had 5 minutes to briefly introduce themselves, and the host then said some official platitudes for the program.
Next, the program will officially begin.
The four celebrity couples on "Celebrity Romance" are each at a different stage in their relationship: Xia Xinyan and Qin Luefeng are a couple in love; Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue are an engaged couple; Yin Xiuran and his wife have been married for several years; and Chi Yue and his wife are married and have a child.
Regarding the arrangement of the guests' appearance order, the chief director, Wang Yubo, first asked the opinions of the show's biggest guests, namely Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue, and the two said they would follow the production team's arrangements.
Director Wang Yubo was pleased to arrange for Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue to appear last, as this couple had the highest popularity and the most attention. This was to attract viewers and retain them. Otherwise, if they were put first, viewers might not watch the others after seeing this couple.
He plans to arrange the other three couples according to their relationship stage.
As a result, Chi Yue and her husband requested to be the first to appear, as they were the only couple without any artists under Lanxing Media.
Although it wasn't Wang Yubo who invited them, it was Chi Yue's husband who approached the program team.
However, the couple's request to start in the starting lineup wasn't considered an unreasonable demand, so Wang Yubo agreed.
The final order of appearance is: Chi Yue and her husband, Xia Xinyan x Qin Luefeng, Yin Xiuran and her husband, and Mu Zhi x He Zhiyue.
Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue only knew about their own recording situation; they did not inquire with the production team about the other three couples, nor did they watch any footage of the other three couples.
Tonight is their first time watching it.
Next weekend, the four pairs of guests will be recording together. It's a good time to watch the show and also get to know the other three pairs of guests.
The main content has begun.
The couple, Chi Yue and her husband, were likely filming the show in their own home. At the beginning, no one was seen. The production team first gave a panoramic shot of the luxurious living room, which featured a very opulent European-style decor.
Mu Zhi was unaware of the value of items like sofas, vases, carpets, and calligraphy and paintings. After glancing at the enthusiastic "explanation" in the comments, she learned that a single carpet in the living room was worth over 2 million yuan.
That's really extravagant.
The Chi couple openly displayed their luxurious lifestyle, from their large villa, household items, clothing, and food to the rows of luxury cars in their underground garage when they traveled.
The two also tried their best to show their affection.
The barrage of comments at the beginning was filled with "I envy Chi Yue", "I'm so jealous", "The life of a rich family that I yearn for", and "Chi Yue is a winner in life".
In the latter half, Chi Yue's husband came home from get off work and waited for her to take off his coat; she interacted with her son, but her younger son ignored her; she put the food on Chi Yue's plate but didn't eat it; when her son choked on a fish bone, only Chi Yue went to help him.
After finishing his meal, Chi Yue's husband went upstairs to his study, leaving Chi Yue to tidy up by herself (the nanny was given a day off during the filming of the show).
Viewers on the live stream speculated: Chi Yue's husband rarely comes home for dinner, isn't familiar with his son, doesn't even know what his wife likes to eat, and doesn't care enough about his son. He's a typical hands-off husband at home, the kind of man who wouldn't even pick up a fallen oil bottle.
Netizens commented that the affection between Chi Yue and her husband was superficial and somewhat fake. They said that they didn't know anything about each other's work from their conversations at the dinner table, and that their relationship was only maintained by money.
In the observation room, Chi Yue's father tried to smooth things over for his son-in-law: He's too busy with work, and there are many people (nannies) taking care of him at home. He's also a bit carefree, but he's a caring person. We'll see how he performs.
The second couple to appear was Xia Xinyan and Qin Luefeng.
The two were photographed returning to their love nest together six months ago.
Therefore, Xia Xinyan and Qin Luefeng lived together.
This is partly due to the fact that both of them are singers; one floor of the villa where they live has been converted into a music studio.
The alarm clock rang, and the two got out of bed and went to the bathroom together to brush their teeth and wash their faces.
Xia Xinyan and Qin Luefeng are both celebrities, so they acted quite naturally in front of the camera. The handsome man and beautiful woman together made for a pleasing sight.
After leaving the restroom, Qin Luefeng drank a glass of water, kissed Xia Xinyan, and went upstairs to his music studio to get busy. He was currently working on the production of songs for his new album.
Xia Xinyan first went to the gym to do yoga, and then went to the kitchen to make a simple breakfast.
I went upstairs to call Qin Luefeng down for breakfast, and called him several times.
Qin Luefeng replied: Wait a minute, I still have to be busy for a while, you eat first.
Xia Xinyan immediately became a little unhappy and went downstairs to eat her breakfast in silence.
At this moment, Qin Luefeng came downstairs and noticed that Xia Xinyan's expression was not right. He apologized to her and asked for her forgiveness, saying that he was busy just now and it was not intentional. He promised to come down earlier next time.
"This isn't the first time."
"It'll get cold if we don't eat it while it's hot."
"Yes, yes, next time you call me I'll come down right away and eat with you, okay?"
Qin Luefeng has a gentle personality, and he was very good at admitting his mistake. Since the camera was still rolling, Xia Xinyan didn't hold it against him anymore.
The two quickly reconciled and went upstairs to the music studio after dinner.
Qin Luefeng's new album includes a love song that he sang with Xia Xinyan, so the first episode's recording showcased their work together at home, discussing music and creating songs.
Judging from their interactions, it seems to be their usual way of getting along at home.
During this time, a mutual friend of theirs, a well-known music producer, came to visit and discussed song-related matters with them...
Comments on the live stream said that Xia Xinyan and Qin Luefeng "are quite like work partners", "their interactions in private are a bit too work-like", and "work and life should be kept separate".
Fans of the "Luo Xin CP" (a popular couple in China) say the young couple is living together now, and their kissing and hugging seem natural and sweet. They only act this way because they're currently working on a new album together; their work doesn't overlap much. Having similar interests is a good thing.
The next episode will feature them going out on a date instead of staying home, which is sure to be incredibly sweet.
Qin Luefeng's sister was asked by her brother to attend the event. Their parents had always hoped that Qin Luefeng would retire from the entertainment industry and inherit the family business, but he wouldn't listen to their advice. She knew that Qin Luefeng had been pursuing Xia Xinyan for several years.
Although she wanted her younger brother to find someone of equal social standing, Xia Xinyan was already quite good. She was pure and innocent-looking, had a clean social circle as an artist, was ambitious, and wasn't a vain girl.
Qin Luefeng's sister remembered her brother's instructions and didn't say a bad word about Xia Xinyan. She only complained that her brother was a bit too straightforward and not attentive enough to Xia Xinyan's feelings. She tried to smooth things over by saying that the young couple should separate work and life, that work is never-ending, and that they should enjoy life more.
That concludes the first part of the series.
This is Mu Zhi's first time watching a dating reality show, or rather, her second time. A few years ago, she was a guest on a dating reality show featuring ordinary people and recorded one episode.
After watching the first episode, I thought it was pretty good.
She was so engrossed in watching that she forgot to eat fruit. She picked up a piece of cantaloupe with a fork and took a bite.
The first episode (part 2) aired on TV has begun, and another 60-second commercial break is coming.
"Teacher Mu, I want to eat too."
The next second, He Zhiyue lowered her head and bit into the remaining half of the cantaloupe on Mu Zhi's fork.
After finishing her meal, He Zhiyue glanced at the television. "There are 30 seconds left."
He cupped Mu Zhi's face in his hands, turned her towards him, and kissed her glistening pink lips.
I don't know how many 30-second intervals have passed.
When they looked at the television screen again, the work segments of the third couple, Yin Xiuran and his wife, had finished airing.
It's dinner time, time to eat.
Unlike the previous two couples, Yin Xiuran and his wife lived with their parents, and the topic of urging them to have children came up at the dinner table.
The couple, Yin Xiuran and his wife, were already somewhat uncomfortable in front of the camera, and being pressured to have children in person only made things worse.
After dinner, the couple discussed the topic in their room. Yin Xiuran said that after being married for many years, it was indeed time to consider having a child. Yin Xiuran's wife, on the other hand, felt that the next two years were a crucial period for her career and wanted to wait two more years before making a decision.
The atmosphere was a bit unpleasant.
Yin Xiuran's sister, who agreed to appear on the show because her elders didn't want to be on camera but wanted to ship the couple, said: "I believe that my brother and sister-in-law will be able to discuss this issue in the next episode."
She can't wait! The next couple is coming up soon!
Yin Xiuran's younger sister has been a die-hard fan of Mu Zhi since Mu Zhi participated in the talent show, and she is also one of the fans who are into the #pleasingtotheeye# group.
The thousands of CP fans, regular fans, and netizens on the live stream couldn't wait any longer.
The barrage of comments was much fiercer than the last episode: "Ahhhhhh, it's finally here!", "Here it comes!", "So pleasing to the eye, I'm here!", "Zhi Bao, so cute!", "Top-tier couple!"
"Baby, let's begin."
"kindness."
Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue continued reading.
At the beginning of their segment, the director asked Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue, "You two are known to be extremely difficult to invite. Why did you agree to appear on 'Celebrity Romance'?"
He Zhiyue held up the microphone in his hand in front of Mu Zhi.
Without hesitation, Mu Zhi replied, "We know that many netizens are very curious about our private life, and the timing of this show's recording just happens to be right. So we're taking this opportunity to let everyone know that our private life is actually quite similar to that of many ordinary couples."
After he finished speaking, the scene shifted, and the two scenes were combined.
7 a.m.
Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue set their alarms for the same time, and they got up and washed up at the same time. Then they made their own breakfast while talking on the phone, followed by the same 30-minute morning run.
On Saturday, their timelines were the same.
Normally, He Zhiyue wouldn't make breakfast at home; she would buy it from a roadside stall on her way to the company and would have to get there before 8 a.m.
The main focus of the comments: The two don't live together?
Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue are now engaged, practically a couple, so it's quite surprising that they don't live together.
However, netizens' attention was quickly diverted, and they were busy admiring their looks, calling Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue goddesses and gods without makeup.
Mu Zhi had seen He Zhiyue after he got up. He Zhiyue had upgraded her to a presidential suite when she was doing a promotional tour, and the two of them had stayed in the same suite. Occasionally, when He Zhiyue was on a business trip or was busy until late at night and came to see her, he would stay overnight at her house and sleep in the second bedroom.
She was looking at He Zhiyue on TV. People tend to look a bit chubby on camera, but He Zhiyue still had great features and a deep profile, so he was still super handsome.
Even without makeup, He Zhiyue's messy hair gave him a unique kind of handsomeness.
It also feels a bit unfamiliar.
Well, He Zhiyue's eyes and brows were always gentle and affectionate in front of her, and her image was reflected in his eyes.
At home, He Zhiyue seemed rather sharp, perhaps due to morning grumpiness, exuding an aura that made her unapproachable.
He called her, and his morning grumpiness only dissipated after the call connected.
Seeing this, He Zhiyue hugged Mu Zhi tightly, gently rubbing his chin against the top of her head.
Mu Zhi reached out and placed her hand on the back of He Zhiyue's hand, but He Zhiyue turned her hand over, threaded it through her fingers, and held it tightly.
Neither of them spoke, and they continued watching.
During Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue's work segment, viewers seemed to run out of words, with the barrage of comments constantly saying "So beautiful," "So handsome," "Their serious work ethic is so beautiful and handsome," and "They're both workaholics."
When He Zhiyue drove to pick Mu Zhi up from get off work, she changed her posts to "Waaaaah, finally they're in the same frame," "I want a hug," and "I want a kiss."
Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue: "..." The netizens are so enthusiastic.
After returning to Muzhi's home.
He Zhiyue carried the ingredients into the kitchen, skillfully rolling up his sleeves, clearly indicating that he was the one who would be cooking.
Mu Zhi didn't try to take it from him, but picked up the apron and tied it on for him.
Although He Zhiyue didn't seem to have many opportunities to cook and wasn't very skilled, he knew all the seasonings, bowls, chopsticks, and utensils in Mu Zhi's kitchen very well.
Comments: I'm shipping them!
While He Zhiyue was removing the shrimp vein, she accidentally pricked her hand with a shrimp spine. Mu Zhi, who was helping her wash the vegetables, immediately came over.
"show me."
"It's bleeding a little, I'll take care of the rest."
"No need, there are a few more to go, we'll finish them soon. Don't get your hands dirty."
"Then I'll go find you a band-aid."
As soon as Mu Zhi left, He Zhiyue peeled shrimp while craning his neck to look towards the kitchen door, watching Mu Zhi's figure in the living room.
Seeing Mu Zhi return, he quickly turned his head away and pretended to be nonchalant.
After disinfecting He Zhiyue's hands, Mu Zhi blew on them and then put on a band-aid.
[Zhibao, I want to blow it too!]
[Is Mu Zhi a bit of a soft girl in private? I want to kiss her.]
[Mu Zhi is so cute, her voice is so gentle.]
[This is quite a contrast to her strong, independent woman image on screen!]
He Zhiyue couldn't resist tilting his head and kissing Mu Zhi's cheek.
After the kiss, he remembered there were cameras around, turned his head to look at the camera next to him, and looked annoyed.
[Ahhhhhh, they kissed!]
[Not enough, I want to see kissing, hissing and smacking]
[Kissing only the cheek, this shows they don't consider us family.]
[Hahaha, it's kind of funny that Brother Yue looked so annoyed after kissing her.]
The two were having dinner.
He Zhiyue had always called Mu Zhi "Teacher Mu", but suddenly slipped up and called her "Baby".
The comments section was filled with people saying they were totally hooked, it was so sweet and romantic!
After the meal, He Zhiyue skillfully cleared away the dishes and plates in the kitchen, while Mu Zhi wiped the dining table.
After He Zhiyue washed his hands, Mu Zhi applied hand cream to him and, seeing that his face was wet, used a tissue to wipe it off.
Then the two held hands and went for a walk in the yard, just like a young married couple.
After my walk, I went upstairs to my study.
The camera cuts to the large bookshelf in the study, which is filled with books, scripts of works starring Mu Zhi, and two rows of trophies.
The four trophies displayed together are from the three major film awards: two Golden Crane Awards, one Golden Horn Award, and one Golden Dragon Award.
[Worship! Let's share in the joy!]
[This three-time Golden Horse Award-winning actress is amazing!]
[Mu Zhi is exceptionally capable; she's more than a match for He Zhiyue.]
[This pair of two super A's is so strong, I love them!]
The two were in the study. One sat at his desk, working on his laptop, while the other sat by the French windows with a book. They were both busy with their own things, yet they got along very well.
Some sharp-eyed netizens noticed that a cactus on the desk in the study looked familiar.
I recognized it! Isn't that the profile picture from He Zhiyue's alternate account? Holy crap! No wonder it's called Kaiohmaru Cactus!
I've been hooked yet again!
Some netizens previously felt that He Zhiyue's alternate account was an attempt to create a persona.
After watching "Celebrity Romance," I realized that He Zhiyue's style is so similar to hers in real life!
He Zhiyue is a total simp in front of Mu Zhi, and of course, Teacher Mu is very indulgent towards her fiancé. Netizens exclaimed that the two get along so naturally and comfortably.
In particular, He Zhiyue's eyes were really glued to Mu Zhi.
Compared to the previous three male guests, He Zhiyue could be said to have a higher status and position than the others, but he was practically a father figure boyfriend, taking great care of Mu Zhi, treating her like she was made of glass.
Netizens are jokingly saying: He Zhiyue, don't love her too much!
The guests in the observation room were all smiles the whole time.
Zhou Jingzhu and Yin Xiuran's sister: I'm dying of swooning!
Zhou Jingzhu laughed and said, "I've never had such a sweet relationship before."
Under the host's persistent questioning, Zhou Jingzhu revealed that she had dined with Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue, and that He Zhiyue was indeed extremely doting on Mu Zhi in private, even in front of their friends.
Unexpectedly, spending time alone with the two of them made them even more pampered.
This kind of pampering isn't deliberate; it's because this person is all you care about.
Yin Xiuran's younger sister grumbled, "I think it's only right. If I were a boy, I would also spoil Teacher Mu and protect the best Zhibao in the world!"
A comment on the live stream said with a laugh: "Is Yin Xiuran's sister a fan of Mu Zhi?" A Mu Zhi fan replied: "Indeed, a long-time fan."
This concludes the first episode of "Celebrity Romance".
The end credits showed a preview for the next episode: Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue will be going camping.
Netizens said they were still enjoying the show, and that the scenes of Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue together were truly a feast for the eyes, enough to watch 100 episodes!
Looking forward to next week's episode!!
On the night the show aired, not only on short video platforms like Tumblr and Weibo, but also on other social media platforms, there were trending topics about Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue appearing on "Celebrity Romance".
Over the weekend, many video bloggers edited together parts of Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue's interactions to provide various explanations and express their affection. There were also many analytical posts on entertainment gossip forums.
Where is the villa where Ba Muzhi lives? Is it rented for filming a show? Doesn't she live in the Donghuafu residential area? Some netizens say she moved out a long time ago, saying that such a small villa is very expensive.
And looking at He Zhiyue's large apartment, the decor and furniture seem to follow a simple and understated style? It doesn't look particularly luxurious. Comparing his residence to that of Chi Yue and her husband...
There was also a discussion about Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue's private interactions, which were quite ordinary and down-to-earth, which was quite surprising. Both of them were very busy with work, but they would still find time to chat and video call, and they would spend time together after work.
Judging from the first episode, the two seem to have a really good relationship.
Mu Zhi heard Minmin say, "On the night the show aired, the #PleasingToTheEyes# CP super topic gained tens of thousands of followers!"
Data from two days after the broadcast of "Celebrity Romance".
The first episode (part 1) garnered 250 million views.
The first part (second half) has garnered 360 million views.
The most popular variety shows on other platforms usually have 200 million+ views, and a single episode can break 300 million views, which is considered very popular.
The director and Ji Binghe reported to Mu Zhi that the program's performance after airing exceeded expectations.
It's estimated that many viewers are just watching for the spectacle, and will see how the next episode's viewership numbers turn out.
I've finished watching the first episode.
From a third-person perspective, Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue do indeed have a slightly different viewpoint.
The production team has edited the footage from the day's recording, added music and post-production effects, creating a great atmosphere that makes it easy for viewers to immerse themselves in the story.
What they consider an ordinary day might be different from what netizens imagine, which is why it seems interesting to the public. A single glance between them has netizens exclaiming that they're "sweet" and that everyone is a sugar-coated machine.
With the second weekend of recording concluded.
Next Saturday, Mu Zhi and He Zhiyue will fly to Lucheng to record "Celebrity Romance", where they will join three other couples as guests.
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