Secret Marriage with the King 5
Tao Yuan finished his shower, walked to the bed in his pajamas, threw back the covers, and lay down. The bed was indeed large, so large that with a quilt dividing the middle, it looked like two beds.
He Yucheng took a shower in another room. After showering, he walked into Tao Yuan's room and lay down on the other side of the big bed.
Tao Yuan lay on his side with his head resting on the quilt in the middle, looked at He Yucheng and said, "Thank you for staying with me."
He Yucheng glanced at his phone, put it on the bedside table, and turned to look at Tao Yuan. Tao Yuan had just finished a shower, and because of her delicate skin, her face was still rosy, and her eyes were also moist, which made her look very seductive.
He Yucheng reached out, touched Tao Yuan's hair and said, "I'll have someone come to help you pack your things tomorrow. It will be more convenient for you to stay at my place."
"What if it gets known by someone who shouldn't know, or is photographed?" Tao Yuan looked at him and asked.
"Don't worry, even if we are discovered or photographed, no one will dare to make it public," said He Yucheng.
"Okay then." Tao Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for everything you have done for me."
"Don't keep saying thank you. I have a responsibility to you, and I will see it through to the end." He Yucheng patted his face and said, "Go to sleep. You have to go to the show tomorrow, and you have to get up early to prepare."
Tao Yuan looked at him for a moment, then lowered his head back onto his pillow, closed his eyes, and began to sleep. Perhaps because his lover was right beside him, Tao Yuan fell asleep much faster tonight than the previous nights, falling asleep almost immediately.
He Yucheng turned off the main lights, leaving only two dim lights on at the head of the bed. Tao Yuan fell asleep quickly, but He Yucheng looked at his sleeping face for a long time without feeling sleepy.
He Yucheng originally came here with the intention of taking care of the child, knowing that he would be lonely and isolated, and he himself had taken the initiative to offer it. Since he had the obligation and responsibility to take care of him, it was natural for him to come and keep him company. But now that he thought about it carefully, why did he feel a little strange?
He Yucheng watched and couldn't help but reach out and touch Tao Yuan's face. The smooth touch of her skin made him reluctant to take his hand away. In his heart, Tao Yuan was just a child now, but he never thought that he would be so patient with a child, nor did he think that he would be willing to care for and accommodate someone like this.
Previously, the original owner was deliberately slandered by many media outlets. He Yucheng had considered helping him, but after the original owner refused, He Yucheng ignored it, thinking that when Tao Yuan couldn't stand it anymore, he would naturally ask him for help. But now, his mood and thoughts have changed. He felt that even if Tao Yuan didn't take the initiative to ask for his help, he would definitely intervene in his affairs and would not let others bully him again.
He Yucheng kept touching Tao Yuan's face, making Tao Yuan feel a little itchy in his sleep. He moved instinctively but did not wake up.
He Yucheng was worried about waking him up, so he withdrew his hand and continued to look at him until the second half of the night, when he felt sleepy and slowly fell asleep.
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He Yucheng still had some things to arrange before going to the recording site of Almighty Idol, so he left at dawn.
Tao Yuan also got up early, drove to the company by himself, and then took the company's nanny car with the other three to the recording site.
As soon as Tao Yuan got in the car, Qin Xiao couldn't help but look at him for a long time, as if trying to see through his heart.
Qin Xiao's father personally called the media executives and CEOs yesterday, wanting to invite them to dinner, but was unexpectedly rejected. This made them confused and a little panicked, because without knowing the reason, there was no solution.
Today was the first elimination round, and ten people would be eliminated at once. After the live broadcast, another ten would be eliminated in the second elimination round. Even the most confident newcomers couldn't help but feel nervous, as they couldn't mentally prepare in advance. They had to wait until they arrived at the venue and the recording or live broadcast began before they knew what they were going to perform.
However, since they are all-round idols, they will definitely compete in various performances. This is very challenging for a newcomer and a competition that tests all kinds of abilities. In fact, it also has a lot to do with luck. If you are lucky, the content of the competition happens to be what you are good at. If you are unlucky, it is very likely that the first elimination round will be about your worst performance. However, in the entertainment industry, luck is also a kind of strength. A star without luck will not be popular no matter how strong his other abilities are.
Among the thirty people, only Tao Yuan was not nervous, because as an artist, he really couldn't think of anything he couldn't perform. And with He Yucheng as the judge, he didn't have to worry about his score being suppressed too low.
Apart from Tao Yuan, Qin Xiao was less nervous than the others because he had always had enough confidence in himself. Not only did he have Xu Mo as a judge, but his father had also taken care of everything. So he felt that as long as he tried his best to perform well, he would have no worries at all.
After arriving at the studio, they went to the backstage dressing room, put on their makeup and hair, and then waited for the shooting to begin.
Many reporters were already waiting outside the studio. They could film for ten minutes after the recording began, then leave immediately for the news release. There was no interview session; this was standard procedure. The reporters were most curious about who the mysterious celebrity the host had mentioned yesterday was, and whether he was truly a star worth looking forward to, or just some gimmick.
The studio is very large, and the stage is also very large. After all, it is a big production, and you can see the grandeur just from the scenery.
The countdown for recording began, and the thirty new contestants walked to the sofa chairs on both sides of the stage and sat down. Directly in front of the stage were the super luxurious sofa chairs for the judges and mentors.
The other four judges who attended yesterday's press conference have already taken their seats. The sofa chair in the middle is empty. This sofa chair is different from the sofa chairs of the other four judges. It looks wider and more upscale, and it is located in the middle, which makes the media reporters feel that this mysterious big shot is at least more qualified than the others.
Xu Mo couldn't help but turn his head and glance at the sofa chair in the middle. He was in a bad mood because the program team had said before that there would be only four judges, and he was the most popular in all aspects. He could act like the protagonist and make the other judges follow his tone.
But suddenly there was another judge, and the program team was unwilling to reveal who it was, which made him feel very uncomfortable. If it was just an out-of-date artist with more experience than him, it would be fine. But if the program team really invited the top star, then his brilliance would be dimmed. Moreover, over the years, no matter what program or drama, he has been accustomed to being the protagonist, and does not want to play a supporting role for anyone. Because with his current popularity and status in the entertainment industry, playing a supporting role for anyone is tantamount to lowering his status.
The host took center stage, everything ready. As soon as the director called "start," the host immediately took the microphone and began speaking. The opening scenes consisted of familiar introductions and pleasantries, but the appearance of the mysterious judges was the highlight.
"I'm sure everyone must be very curious about who this judge is who hasn't been announced yet and hasn't appeared yet. So without further ado, let's welcome him now!"
The huge screen behind the stage gradually opened up, and everyone looked at it with curiosity. Even the host didn't know who this mysterious judge was. Only Tao Yuan knew it.
A tall, upright figure gradually emerged from the darkness into the light, his gait imbued with a powerful presence. When everyone saw his face clearly, their eyes widened in shock and excitement. Some even couldn't help but whisper in surprise, then suppressed their excitement and agitation, trying not to act too exaggerated.
The media reporters have started taking pictures frantically. They have guessed many people, but they didn't guess that it would be He Yucheng. Because superstar-level artists like He Yucheng basically don't even appear on variety shows, let alone come to judge and mentor these newcomers.
Most of the newcomers had to cover their mouths to keep from screaming after seeing He Yucheng. After all, these people had only been in the industry for less than a year, and their future paths to stardom were still uncertain. The thought of being able to share the stage with He Yucheng, and possibly even receive his guidance and perform with him, made their hearts beat fast.
The two hosts were also very shocked, but they tried hard to suppress their emotions because they were the hosts and could not lose their composure.
"Please give a warm round of applause to welcome our superstars, He, Yu, and Cheng!"
Everyone started clapping excitedly.
He Yucheng waited for a while before picking up the microphone to speak, and then the applause became smaller.
"Thank you everyone. I was invited by the program team to be a judge and teacher here. I hesitated for a long time, but at the last minute, two days ago, I agreed to accept the invitation, so I came out to meet you all now."
"Then can you tell us why you finally agreed to be a judge?"
After the supporter asked this question, He Yucheng started to lie with his eyes open.
Tao Yuan looked at him and thought, anyone who has made it in the entertainment industry must learn how to lie politely, and make it sound like the truth. Tao Yuan glanced at the others. The eyes of those newcomers seemed to be filled with countless hearts. They probably didn't even listen to what He Yucheng said. Just seeing him with their own eyes and hearing his voice with their own ears made them feel extremely satisfied.
The host asked He Yucheng a few more questions about his evaluation criteria as a mentor and judge. After answering them one by one, He Yucheng walked to the judging area in front of the stage.
The other four judges immediately stood up, bowed to He Yucheng, shook hands and greeted him. After He Yucheng sat down, they sat down again.
Xu Mo took a deep breath. He appeared calm on the surface, but inside, his heart was already churning. He hadn't expected He Yucheng to be the one to come. When he first debuted, he often mentioned He Yucheng to capitalize on his popularity, saying he was his idol and that he would strive to learn from him.
Now, his idol from years ago was sitting next to him, judging with him. There was no doubt that some media outlet would write about this past. After Xu Mo became more and more famous, he stopped mentioning He Yucheng because he felt that He Yucheng had already semi-retired. It was only a matter of time before he surpassed him. He would definitely be even stronger than him in the future. There was no need to keep mentioning someone he would soon surpass.
But now, he has not been able to surpass He Yucheng. Even though He Yucheng has semi-retired, his influence in the entertainment industry is still much greater than his. This time, all the judges, including him, are destined to only play a supporting role for He Yucheng.
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