Parent-child variety shows have been very popular recently.
Two years ago, after the first variety show about fathers and children traveling together became popular, parent-child variety shows popped up like mushrooms after a rain, and successively made several fathers and mothers famous. For a while, similar programs became popular in the entertainment industry.
Originally, most celebrities in the entertainment industry would experience a career decline after getting married and having children, but the birth of this large-scale variety show solved this problem at once.
He even became the object of everyone's envy.
After all, there are not many celebrity couples in the entertainment industry who meet the requirements of the program. Almost all celebrity parents have received corresponding program invitations, and then endorsed advertisements, and their careers have revived.
This made another group of artists extremely envious.
They are over 30 years old and have not yet married and had children, but their careers are lukewarm. They want to be famous but can't, and they can't bear to quit, so they are stuck in the middle, neither going up nor down.
Since other programs couldn’t be featured, some people came up with the idea of a parent-child variety show.
What to do without children?
You can participate in a variety show called "Parent Trainee" with other kids, or form a family partnership with your relatives' kids. If you're lucky, you might even get on one or two variety shows.
But this was the first time Xiao He had seen someone like Shi Yingdan adopt a child just to be on a show.
Although she has always claimed that she adopted him because she loves children and feels sorry for the child who has no parents and lives alone in a nursing home, almost everyone can see what she is thinking.
After all, she had only adopted the child for two months, but she started signing up for parent-child variety shows everywhere, and participated in two in a row. The recording will start in a few days.
Brother Jian sighed when he talked about the child.
"Although Shi Yingdan's purpose in adopting the child is obvious, the child did not have a good life before being adopted. If Shi Yingdan can become popular again through this program, perhaps she will be better for the child."
"What if it doesn't turn red?"
Brother Jian shook his head.
"I don't know whether it's good or bad for the child to be adopted like this."
Xiao He checked the celebrities who had appeared on parent-child variety shows in the past two years, and found that only a few of them became truly popular again. Even if they did gain popularity, it would not last long.
After a year or two, this person will no longer be found.
It is extremely difficult for Shi Yingdan to make a comeback by relying on a variety show.
What's more, she and her adopted son have only known each other for half a year, right?
How can you appear on a parent-child variety show if you are not familiar with each other and have no tacit understanding?
"However, the child is quite well-behaved. It's the first time I've seen such an obedient and sensible child. If you are willing to help take care of him, take more care of him. He's quite pitiful."
Two days later, Xiao He finished his work and went to the hospital to visit Shi Yingdan's former agent and got the information about the two programs.
By adopting a child, Shi Yingdan participated in two variety shows in total.
One is a permanent guest on "God's Gift", with a total of twelve episodes, and the filming process took place in Shi Yingdan's own home.
The program team installed a large number of automatic tracking cameras to film Shi Yingdan's daily interactions with the children, and then edited the footage for broadcast.
Another program is a studio variety show called "Parent-Child Challenge", which requires guests and children to partner up to participate in various levels, and only one episode needs to be recorded.
Shi Yingdan's agent was lying on the bed, seriously injured, looking at Xiao He with gratitude.
"I feel relieved to have your help."
"You just need to help me connect with the production team. I've already discussed the specific program effects with Shi Yingdan. As for Xia Zhinan, although he's only nine years old, he's well-behaved and sensible. He won't cause any trouble and will be easy to take care of."
Xiao He nodded and casually flipped through the information in his hand.
There is also a photo of Xia Zhinan inside.
The nine-year-old child was not very tall and was rather thin due to malnutrition. His limbs looked very thin, and his loose T-shirt was hanging on his body and dangling.
She has a pair of big round eyes, a bright smile at the camera, and prominent facial features. She is considered a good-looking type.
The background is the orphanage where he used to live, with a sign that reads "Chenxi Orphanage" in large letters.
"He's very good-looking, isn't he?"
Shi Yingdan's agent suddenly said, "Shi Yingdan visited several orphanages before choosing the best-looking one. Even though he's only nine years old, he's smart and sensible, and doesn't cause any worry at all."
Xiao He: "Did Shi Yingdan adopt this child specifically for the show?"
Hearing this, the other party looked embarrassed.
After hesitating for a long time, he finally said honestly: "Everyone can see it, but at least the child is adopted, right? Living in Shi Yingdan's house is at least better than living in an orphanage."
Xiao He remained silent.
After she left the hospital, she went directly to Shi Yingdan's house.
Shi Yingdan tried out the role of a supporting actress in a hit drama in her early years and became a little famous for a while, but she failed to seize the opportunity at the time and her ranking kept dropping lower and lower. Finally, she was reduced to filming online movies and relying on her blog to become famous.
This time participating in "A Gift from God" is her last chance.
If it succeeds, you can become popular again smoothly. If it fails, there is no hope at all.
Shi Yingdan's home is located in the suburbs. Although it is not a wealthy area, it is a small villa with a single door and a single family. The transportation is inconvenient and the location is also awkward. There are few people in the entire villa area and it looks a bit desolate.
I rang the doorbell and it was Xia Zhinan who opened the door.
Although he has been adopted for half a year, Xia Zhinan seems to have not changed much. He is still thin and small, and has not gained much weight in half a year. His eyes look big and round, like ripe black grapes.
The worn-out clothes she wore before were replaced. There were trademarks on the clothes. Although they were not high-end brands, they were considered very good by Shi Yingdan now.
She had red lips and white teeth, and because her cheeks were not very fleshy, her chin looked very pointed. She held the door with one hand and looked at Xiao He outside curiously.
"Excuse me, what can I do for you?"
His voice is also very gentle, and he looks like a very well-behaved and sensible child.
Xiao He: "I'm here to look for Shi Yingdan. Her agent was in a car accident and is hospitalized, so I'm here to take his place."
"oh."
Xia Zhinan nodded in response, opened the door, and said, "Mom should be back soon."
Most children of this age have already started to remember things, and after being adopted, they need some time to integrate into the new family, or they may behave rebelliously or timidly.
But none of these situations occurred in Xia Zhinan.
He seemed to be Shi Yingdan's biological child. When he called her "Mom", he did so without any hesitation, but instead showed a sense of intimacy and coquettishness.
I don’t know if it’s the result of the past six months or if he was born that way.
After saying that, Xia Zhinan enthusiastically led Xiao He into the house and helped her pour tea and cut fruit with quick movements, without finding any mistakes along the way.
After doing all this, he hurried away to call Shi Yingdan.
Even when they were on the phone, their voices were warm and affectionate, and at first glance, they seemed like real mother and son.
"Mom will be back soon."
Xiao He nodded and glanced around the room. There were several half-empty wine bottles on the coffee table alone. It was obvious that the owner of this place used to drink a lot.
But now it is tidy and neat.
Xiao He looked at the person in front of him carefully, with a faint smile on his face.
"Did Shi Yingdan tell you that you're going to be on the show next?"
Xia Zhinan nodded.
"I did."
"So what do you think?"
"I will definitely work hard to make mom a big star and make a lot of money. Sister, how should I perform when we're on the show?"
Xiao He was a little confused when he heard this.
"How do you show what?"
Xia Zhinan stood in front of Xiao He. Although he was small in stature, his expression looked very serious, with a maturity that did not belong to his age.
"I've watched other shows. On 'Travel with Mom,' the most famous character is Shushu. She's quite naughty, and everyone laughs whenever she appears. On 'The Family's Baby,' Yuanbao is the most popular character because he's chubby and loves to eat. Sister, what type of person do you think I should portray to be the most popular?"
This question confused Xiao He.
This was the first time she encountered such a question, and it came from a nine-year-old child.
“Do you have a lot of types prepared?”
Xia Zhinan nodded and said considerately, "I can act out any role that Sister wants."
“…”
Isn't this child a little too considerate?
Xiao He looked into his dark eyes and was speechless for a moment.
At this time, the door was opened again, and Shi Yingdan walked in hurriedly, carrying bags full of things.
"Where's Xiao He? Is she here?"
As he asked, he rushed in. Seeing Xiao He's eyes light up, he quickly put down the things in his hands and said, "I didn't know you were coming today. If I had known, I wouldn't have gone out."
When her agent was absent due to a car accident, Shi Yingdan was very worried, fearing that her hard-earned opportunity to appear on a variety show would be ruined because of him.
But unexpectedly, the company arranged Xiao He to be a temporary substitute.
Who is Xiao He?
All the artists in the company who are managed by her are famous.
Even someone like Xu Yizhou, who has always been a supporting actor, can now become a rising star in the film industry, with a box office of 2 billion.
When Shi Yingdan heard about Xiao He, she was extremely excited.
Her chance has finally come!
"What should I do when I'm on the show?" Shi Yingdan asked excitedly.
Xiao He could almost see that she had the words "I want to be famous" written directly on her face, and she had even begun to imagine the luxurious life after becoming famous.
"I'm only responsible for the handover. The show you're participating in is very similar to 'The Family's Baby'. You just need to follow the standards above."
Upon hearing this, Shi Yingdan looked embarrassed.
"The treasure of the family...what is that?"
"You don't know about the parent-child variety shows that aired in the first half of the year? What about 'Travel with Mom'? Have you seen it?"
Shi Yingdan still shook her head and said, "I've been very busy lately, how can I have time to read those?"
Ever since she was selected for "God-given Baby", she was overjoyed and felt that she would soon become famous. She was busy with beauty treatments and buying clothes. How could she have time to watch any parent-child variety shows?
What's more, she doesn't like parent-child variety shows.
Hearing this answer, Xiao He couldn't help but turn his head to look in Xia Zhinan's direction.
Is the relationship in this family reversed?
My son, who was adopted just half a year ago, works very hard. He watches similar programs in advance to learn, and can also perform various character styles in accordance with the programs.
Shi Yingdan, who was determined to become popular again, didn't even know the most popular program in the first half of the year.
Why does it feel like Xia Zhinan’s desire for Shi Yingdan to become famous is even stronger than her own?
Xiao He thought about it and reminded him, "There are still a few days before the show starts. You'd better watch a few more variety shows of the same type to have a general understanding of the upcoming filming. That way, you can adapt as quickly as possible after filming starts."
"well!"
Shi Yingdan nodded repeatedly, then suddenly leaned in front of Xiao He and asked with her glasses shining, "Do you think I'll become a big star after participating in this show?"
“I don’t know…”
The show hasn't started yet, how can she tell whether someone will become popular?
Shi Yingdan herself is full of confidence.
"That's for sure, right?! The artists under your management have become popular one after another. My requirements are not high. As long as they are comparable to Xu Yizhou, Wen Keke and others, it will be fine."
Xiao He: "This requires effort and opportunity."
What's more, Shi Yingdan is not one of his artists.
I'm just filling in.
The specific work requirements and shooting steps had already been designed by the previous agent.
Xiao He followed the procedure and went over it carefully with her before finally leaving.
"I'll come over on the day of the shoot."
After saying that, he turned around and looked at Xia Zhinan, feeling that his previous worries might have been unnecessary.
This mother and son, who were put together, seem to be very satisfied with their current situation.
After Xiao He left and the door closed again, Shi Yingdan couldn't help but smile excitedly.
"I'm going to be famous! Xia Zhinan, if you can make me famous through this show, you'll be my own son from now on! I'll buy you whatever you want!"
Xia Zhinan smiled and nodded happily.
"I will definitely try my best to cooperate."
After that, he excitedly started busying himself in the kitchen and asked, "Mom, what do you want to eat? I'll cook now."
"Just eat something. I need to make time to watch some variety shows."
As she spoke, Shi Yingdan took out two boxes of cake and some nutritional supplements from her bag and said, "Eat all of this. Filming starts in a few days. You need to gain some weight. Fat kids are popular and the audience will like them. What if they affect my popularity?"
She grumbled in dissatisfaction.
Xia Zhinan agreed with a smile, and waited until Shi Yingdan left the kitchen before carefully opening the cake box. The aroma of strawberries instantly hit him, wrapped in the sweet taste of cream, which made people's mouths water.
The boy's eyes lit up and he swallowed.
He immediately turned around and took out a scale from the cabinet, stepped on it to weigh himself, and after seeing the number displayed on it, the light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
After staring at the cake for a while, he carefully took it out, put it in a bowl, and hid it in the deepest part of the cabinet.
The remaining nutritional supplements were all put into his trouser pockets, and then thrown into the trash can together with the cake box.
After a while, Shi Yingdan walked in and saw what was in the trash can.
"Mom, I've finished eating." Xia Zhinan took the initiative.
"I see."
Shi Yingdan nodded in satisfaction, a little puzzled.
"You do have a big appetite, but how come you don't gain weight after eating so much? It's been half a year, and you're still like this. You must eat more these next few days, because you're going on the show soon."
After saying that, he turned around and left with a bottle of drink.
Xia Zhinan stepped on the stool, breathed a sigh of relief, then picked up the spatula with a serious expression and started cooking.
Three days later.
The recording of "A Gift from God" officially started, and Xiao He arrived at Shi Yingdan's house on time.
The staff has installed many cameras inside and outside the villa, and set up a simple tent in the corner of the living room, where a photographer will be left to take pictures.
The show starts recording when the two of them get up early in the morning.
As soon as it got light outside, a sizzling sound came from Shi Yingdan's kitchen.
The camera zooms in and shows a thin little boy wearing an apron, holding a spatula in his hand, standing on a stool and frying eggs.
His expression was very serious and he was muttering to himself.
“…Eight, nine, ten.”
Count to ten seconds and immediately flip the egg over with a spatula.
Although his hands are small, his movements are quick and powerful, and he flips the ball over beautifully.
Xia Zhinan had a lovely smile on his face, and his round eyes were filled with joy.
After frying two eggs, he started to make soy milk. He put soybeans and rock sugar in a good proportion into the blender, covered it with a soundproof cover, and then started to steam buns.
By the time all this was done, sunlight had already entered the living room.
He quickly brought the food to the table, then ran into the bedroom and woke up Shi Yingdan who was still sleeping.
"Mom, good morning. I made breakfast. Can you come and eat with Zhinan?"
Shi Yingdan walked out of the room with messy hair hanging on her shoulders and no makeup on her face. Her laziness and casualness made her look stunningly beautiful.
"Zhi Nan is such a good boy. Mom worked late last night and got up late again today. What would Mom do without you?"
Xia Zhinan hugged her hand tightly and said childishly, "Mom is the best mom in the world. When I stay in the orphanage, I will cook with the teacher every day."
Hearing this, Shi Yingdan's eyes instantly became moist and she picked him up.
"The past is all in the past. You will be with your mother from now on. She will take care of you, give you the best, and let you live the happiest life."
“Thank you, Mom!”
The two hugged each other tightly.
The early morning sun shone through the window, and the deep affection between the mother and son was so moving that many staff members outside the camera couldn't help but shed tears.
“It’s really not easy.”
"Zhi Nan has been in an orphanage for so many years and finally found his mother. This episode will surely move many viewers!"
“Even I couldn’t help crying when I saw it.”
Xiao He stood by with an expressionless face, looking at the familiar scene in front of him.
Shi Yingdan and Xia Zhinan had just rehearsed this scene two days ago, and the entire plot was designed by them.
If you look closely, you will find that Shi Yingdan's movements are actually a bit stiff, but fortunately, although Xia Zhinan is only a nine-year-old child, his acting skills are so good that you can't see any traces of acting at all.
In this way, everyone present was deceived by them.
Xiao He's mood at this moment was not very good.
This "mother and son" pair in front of me are really not simple.
Next, Xia Zhinan immediately demonstrated amazing ability to act.
After dinner, he rushed to wash the dishes, then cut fruit, prepared drinks, and took good care of Shi Yingdan.
During the whole process, Shi Yingdan was responsible for sitting by the window and basking in the sun.
After Xia Zhinan finished all this, he actually started pouring water for the staff and was so busy that he had no time to rest.
The people in the program crew were obviously frightened as well. They held the juice in their hands, not knowing whether to drink it or not.
"Please take good care of my mother."
He held the tray and bowed to everyone with a bright smile.
Everyone was so adorable by his well-behaved appearance that their hearts melted. They said with a smile on their faces, "After filming so many shows, this is the first time I've seen such a sensible child."
"This is the first time I've seen a child taking care of his mother on a parent-child program. It's quite interesting."
They discussed leaving together.
Xia Zhinan smiled brightly, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and ran around the living room excitedly, holding the plate in his slender arms. After not seeing him for a few days, he was still as thin and small as before. I don't know where he got so much energy.
He cut another bowl of fruit and brought it to the tent in the living room. He curiously leaned close to the camera with a well-behaved smile on his face.
"Uncle, my mother is the most beautiful mother in the world, you have to take a better picture of her!"
The camera nods as it moves up and down, then turns toward the window.
Shi Yingdan was very popular a few years ago and was indeed very beautiful. Although she is 35 years old now, she has taken good care of herself and looks like a girl in her twenties.
Sitting in the sun at this moment, with the filter on, it looks astonishingly beautiful.
The recording on the second day was successfully completed with the cooperation of Shi Yingdan and Xia Zhinan.
Xiao He watched the entire process. Almost every plot was specially designed by them. Even the program crew was kept in the dark and was very surprised by the performance of this "mother and son" pair.
Before leaving, the director praised them highly.
"I've filmed several groups of guests before, but they were all pretty much the same. You guys are the most surprising. I'm sure the audience will like it!"
The two were extremely excited.
A few days later, the first episode of "A Gift from God" was officially aired.
Just as the director had guessed, the contrasting performances of Shi Yingdan and Xia Zhinan immediately won the audience's favor.
When seeing Xia Zhinan busy making breakfast, then waking up Shi Yingdan, and the two hugging each other in the morning light, many viewers had tears in their eyes.
[No wonder Zhinan is so sensible, it turns out he was adopted from an orphanage.]
[Baby Zhinan, don't cry. You'll have a mother in the future, and she will take care of you.]
[Shi Yingdan is truly a silly beauty, but since she's never been a mother, it's understandable. This kind of family actually makes people even more curious.]
This family combination caught the audience's attention and the popularity immediately began to rise.
Although Shi Yingdan can't do anything, her every move reveals her love for the child. Xia Zhinan is not only obedient, but also handsome. He is simply the perfect child in everyone's dreams.
When he held some fruits and gave them to the photographer, hoping that he could take a prettier picture of his mother, many viewers in front of the screen wanted to find a sack, rush into the screen and take the person back home.
Even Brother Jian was deeply involved in it.
"I told you before that Zhinan is very well-behaved, right? He is truly the most sensible child I have ever met, and he is also very popular on parent-child programs."
Xiao He looked at Xia Zhinan, who was smiling sweetly at the camera, but frowned instead.
In this smile, the smile did not even reach the eyes.
He is acting.
Even more serious than Shi Yingdan's performance.
But why?
A child of this age should not understand these things.
Just like a seedling that has been forcibly fertilized, it shows a precocity and sophistication that is not suitable for its age, which looks cute in the show.
However, seedlings that are over-fertilized will eventually be burned to death.
"Don't you think his condition is a little strange?"
"What's so strange about that? It's normal for children who have stayed in an orphanage to be more mature." Brother Jian said.
Other viewers of the show thought the same thing.
Because of Xia Zhinan's past experiences, even if he behaves more maturely, it will only make people feel distressed.
But……
Xiao He always felt that something was wrong.
Soon, the second episode of "Gift from God" was recorded.
Because of the good results of the first broadcast, there were obviously more staff on the scene, and the program team was obviously preparing to place their hopes on Shi Yingdan and her son.
A radiant glow nourishes the body. After not seeing Shi Yingdan for a few days, she looked radiant and even more beautiful.
But Xia Zhinan looked a little thinner.
This time, the program crew brought some gifts from the audience. Shi Yingdan and Xia Zhinan sat in the living room, opened them one by one, and interacted with the audience.
Almost two-thirds of the gifts here were for Xia Zhinan. Toys, snacks, books and clothes were all carefully packaged and piled up into a small mountain.
After receiving it, Xia Zhinan would smile and express his gratitude towards the camera, then place it on the table as if it were his treasure. Every move he made looked very cute.
After unpacking a few, Shi Yingdan opened another package, revealing a red gift box.
“It’s chocolate!”
She held up the card and read, "It says, Zhinan, you look too thin. These nutritional supplements have been made into snacks. I heard that eating one box can make you gain three pounds. Eat more to keep your body healthy, and you won't get sick in the future."
After reading it, Shi Yingdan sighed.
"Don't be fooled by Zhinan's lively appearance, but he's actually in very poor health. When he went to the hospital for a checkup, he was terribly ill. I was shocked when I saw him covered in illnesses."
Xia Zhinan smiled a little embarrassedly and bowed towards the camera.
"Thank you, uncle and aunt."
Just as he was about to sit down, the director standing outside made a gesture.
Seeing this, Shi Yingdan immediately handed the chocolate in her hand to Xia Zhinan and said, "Zhinan, try it and see if it tastes good."
Upon hearing this, Xia Zhinan, who had been smiling just now, suddenly became stiff in expression. Instead of reaching out to take it, he shook his head.
"Mom, I'll eat it later."
"Eat a little. This is the audience's intention. Everyone wants to see if you like it." Shi Yingdan urged.
Xia Zhinan frowned, his smile almost fading. He forced a smile and said, "I'm not hungry yet..."
Upon hearing this, Shi Yingdan's expression instantly darkened and her tone became three points colder.
"So many people are watching, don't you want to eat?"
This was the first time that Xia Zhinan showed such an uncooperative attitude during these two shoots.
He turned his head and looked around, and seeing the serious expressions of several staff members, he finally nodded and smiled brightly.
"Mom, I was just kidding. I'll eat it all!"
After saying that, he took the box of chocolates, opened it, and ate the whole box in one breath using both hands. Only then did Shi Yingdan's expression finally improve.
She touched the child's head and comforted him, "This is what a good and obedient child should be like. You are too thin now. Everyone hopes that you can gain some weight. This is for your own good."
Xia Zhinan held the chocolate and smiled a little reluctantly.
"Thank you, Mom. I will be obedient."
The gift-opening session ended with the deep affection between mother and son.
The director approached Shi Yingdan and asked, "Doesn't Zhinan like chocolate?"
Just now he had deliberately hinted to the two of them that he hoped Xia Zhinan could try some of the gifts sent by the audience in front of the camera, but he didn't expect that something almost went wrong.
"No, he usually eats more than me, cake, milk, everything, but he just can't gain weight. I'm a little worried that the audience will say I'm abusing him."
Shi Yingdan frowned.
This is also what bothers her most.
Xia Zhinan ate so much, but no one knew where all the food went. He didn't gain any weight at all.
"The audience is indeed complaining about this issue, saying he's too thin." The director said, "I hope that by the end of the show, he can gain some weight, which can be considered a sign of growth."
Shi Yingdan nodded quickly.
"I thought so too! I will definitely buy a lot of food and supervise him eating!"
Xiao He looked around but didn't see the child.
He seemed to have disappeared just as the filming was over.
"Where's Xia Zhinan?"
A staff member said: "He said he was going to the bathroom just now, so he should still be in there."
Hearing this, Xiao He quickly walked towards the bathroom.
Just as I reached the door, I heard a strange sound coming from inside.
Like someone vomiting.
Xiao He knocked on the door.
"Zhi Nan, are you in there?"
The sound inside stopped abruptly, and after a long while, the door finally opened.
Xia Zhinan stood inside with a pale face, his smile a little forced.
"Sister, you called me?"
Xiao He frowned.
"What were you doing in there?"
"I didn't do anything."
The child lowered his head, his eyes were a little evasive, and it was very obvious that he was lying.
Xiao He wanted to ask more clearly when Shi Yingdan's voice suddenly came from outside.
"Zhi Nan, where are you? Come here quickly."
The child was as if pardoned. He immediately ran away and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Xiao He walked into the bathroom and took a look. It was cleaned spotlessly and there was nothing wrong with it.
In the next few recordings, Shi Yingdan followed the director's instructions and prepared sumptuous meals, pre-meal fruits, and post-meal desserts for Xia Zhinan almost every meal.
One meal a day, without missing a single one.
Every time after dinner, he would run away without a trace.
After a few days, Xia Zhinan didn't gain weight, but became thinner and thinner.
After weighing herself again, Shi Yingdan's face looked gloomy.
"Where did all the food I fed you go? You ate so much, but you didn't gain weight? Do you know that some viewers are now saying that I'm abusing you?"
"sorry……"
Xia Zhinan lowered his head, looking guilty.
Shi Yingdan frowned with a headache.
"You'd better be obedient. If you prevent me from becoming popular again, I will settle the score with you!"
Xia Zhinan was so scared that his face turned pale and he nodded quickly.
"I will be good and obedient. Mom, please don't send me back to the orphanage."
Shi Yingdan knocked on the table, her tone showing a hint of impatience, and said, "Then you have to cooperate obediently. I adopted you just to be on the show. If you can't achieve the effect I want, there's no point in you staying here."
Xia Zhinan's little face was wrinkled and his expression became even more panicked.
The next day, the program was recorded as usual.
Xiao He had just arrived at the scene.
Shi Yingdan was putting on makeup, and Xia Zhinan was nowhere to be seen.
"Where's Zhinan?"
Hearing this, Shi Yingdan seemed to finally react. She turned around and looked around, frowning.
"What's going on today? Why aren't you coming down yet?"
She complained and raised her voice to shout several times upstairs before a messy-haired head finally popped out from the stairs.
"Mom, are you calling me?" he asked in a low voice.
The voice was as thin as a mosquito's hum, and the expression on his face was a little nervous.
"Why are you coming down just now? Everyone is waiting for you." Shi Yingdan glanced at him and continued putting on makeup.
"sorry."
Xia Zhinan walked down the stairs, clasped his hands together, and intertwined his fingers. He raised his head and took a quick look at the crowd of people present. He seemed to be frightened and quickly lowered his head.
"Bring him over here quickly, we're about to start shooting." the director urged.
The staff member walked over, took the boy's hand and led him in front of the camera.
When passing by Xiao He, Xia Zhinan looked up at her.
Xia Zhinan is very pleasing in the show, with a sweet mouth, a love of laughter, and is sensible and obedient. He has been loved by the audience in just a few episodes.
He may have learned the importance of an agent from Shi Yingdan, so every time he saw Xiao He, he would smile and call her sister sweetly.
But this time it's a little different.
He just glanced at Xiao He quickly, as if to confirm something. The moment their eyes met, he was so scared that he quickly lowered his head and followed the staff away.
Xiao He was actually a little uncomfortable with his behavior.
She looked at the boy's back carefully and felt something strange.
"It's only been a day since we last met. Has Xia Zhinan's hair turned a little yellow?"
The director next to him heard this and looked at him in confusion for a while.
"Could it be the sunlight?"
"Yeah?"
Xiao He was a little skeptical.
At this time, Xia Zhinan was sitting in a chair properly, with a bad look on his face.
While waiting for the staff to help him put on the microphone, he coughed a few times as if he was sick.
She remembered what Shi Yingdan had said before: although Xia Zhinan looked healthy, he was actually full of illnesses, just like he was now.
Xiao He observed carefully for a while and found that it was not just Xia Zhinan's hair that had changed.
His whole person seemed to have undergone subtle changes.
He was thinner and looked obviously malnourished.
When walking, the body will unconsciously lean to one side.
When talking to people, he dared not look into their eyes. Most of the time he just nodded and said "hmm", his voice as thin as a mosquito's hum.
Many people don't notice such small details.
Because apart from these places, Xia Zhinan was exactly the same as he usually was.
Same clothes, same facial features and body shape.
But Xiao He could clearly feel that in just one night, the person in front of him seemed completely different.
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