Chapter 182 Zhou Yuchu is about to be exposed.
This year is hailed as the "Year of Intangible Cultural Heritage," and as a result, many films and television series have begun to incorporate intangible cultural heritage.
Variety shows are no exception.
"Shine, Intangible Cultural Heritage" is a variety show that promotes intangible cultural heritage. The regular guests are all popular celebrities, and several guest stars participate in the recording of each episode.
In this episode, the program invited four guest stars, including Zhou Yuchu and Shen Qingshu.
The other two guest stars include Jiang Ruomi, a rising star who recently gained popularity with a youth idol drama.
The other male guest has not yet arrived. He is said to be a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and also an enthusiast of cultural relics and intangible cultural heritage.
The variety show was pre-recorded and had no script.
The filming lasted three days and two nights.
The recording took place at a resort in Mincheng.
This resort was originally a small town, but it was later transformed into a semi-self-service resort with policy support.
This area is famous for Nanyin music and puppet shows. Among them, Nanyin music has been a key project promoted in Mincheng in recent years.
Yang Heng made the decision to have Zhou Yuchu participate in this variety show recording without consulting Zhou Yuchu beforehand.
Therefore, when Zhou Yu learned that this issue mainly promoted Nanyin culture, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
The first day of filming basically involved the regular guests leading the guest stars around the town and interacting with the local villagers.
Zhou Yu's performance throughout was moderate, and he tried his best not to stand out.
No one thought much of it; they even thought she was quite low-key and humble for a popular female celebrity.
At night, all the guests returned to the detached guesthouse arranged by the production team.
Recording is paused.
Zhou Yu immediately went to find Yang Heng.
"Yang Heng, I'm not feeling well. Could you please tell the production team that I won't be participating in the rest of the recordings?"
Yang Heng glanced at her, frowned, and asked, "Where do you feel unwell? Should I call a doctor for you?"
"No need." Zhou Yuchu wasn't uncomfortable at all; she was just feeling guilty, afraid that if she continued recording, her secret about Nan Yin would be exposed!
"I just have a slight cold, I don't want to record this show anymore."
Yang Heng looked troubled. "The big boss specifically asked you to come to this show. If you say you're not going to record it now, how am I supposed to explain it to the big boss?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuchu also became somewhat impatient.
“I’m the top female star in the company now. With my current fame, not recording one episode of a variety show won’t affect me at all. I’m really uncomfortable, so could you please talk to the big boss for me?”
Yang Heng pursed his lips and sighed, "You know Jiang Ruomi, right? The big boss took Lao Gao's recommendation and poached her to our company."
"This variety show is really high-quality. Don't underestimate the importance the country attaches to intangible cultural heritage now. Moreover, Chinese people now value the positive image of celebrities. The big boss is asking you to participate in this show for your own good, and it just happens to complement the drama you are currently filming."
Zhou Yuchu is not listening to anything now; she insists on quitting the recording.
Seeing this, Yang Heng said, "There are only four guest spots for this episode. The big boss managed to get these spots for you because he has a good relationship with the director. Xiao Chu, if you insist on withdrawing from the recording, you'll be giving this great opportunity to Jiang Ruomi!"
"Jiang Ruomi?" Zhou Yuchu frowned. "She's only acted in one TV series. Do you think a big boss would really support such a newcomer?"
Yang Heng shrugged. "There's nothing I can do. Lao Gao thinks highly of her. He even said that she'll definitely surpass you in the future!"
Zhou Yu clenched his fists.
A nobody who rose to fame through a talent show, trying to surpass her?
What a pipe dream!
Zhou Yuchu felt a cold sneer in his heart. He had originally planned to launch the program as soon as possible to avoid being exposed, but now that he heard that the big boss intended to promote Jiang Ruomi, Zhou Yuchu felt somewhat unwilling.
She finally became the top star in the company and made a comeback, so she absolutely cannot let a newcomer steal her thunder!
"I understand." Zhou Yuchu sighed and said, "Then could you buy me some painkillers? My head is really hurting, and I might not be in good condition during the recording. Could you please let the production team know for me?"
Yang Heng smiled and said, "No problem. I'll have my assistant buy the medicine right now, and I'll talk to Director Yao later and ask the production team to take extra care of you."
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At 10 p.m., insects chirped and cicadas sang, and the bright moon hung high in the sky.
On the first day of filming, the production team set up a campsite in the courtyard and prepared some local delicacies for all the guests to eat, drink, and enjoy the moon.
All the guests attended, and the director repeatedly invited them, so Zhou Yuchu couldn't refuse again.
In the courtyard, ground lights cast orange halos on the grass, and the guests sat down in a circle around the camping table.
To Shen Qingshu's right is Jiang Ruomi, and to her left is Jin Que.
Jin Que arrived after dark.
Shen Qingshu was also surprised to see Jin Que. After asking, she learned that he had been specially invited by the program team.
Jin Que's master, Mr. Mu, was also a fan of Nanyin music. When he taught Jin Que traditional Chinese medicine, he used Nanyin music as an example to explain the knowledge of the pentatonic scale in Nanyin music.
The pentatonic scale also has a deep connection with traditional Chinese medicine.
Shen Qingshu and Jin Que immediately found common ground, and the two sat next to each other, chatting intently in hushed tones.
The other guests were also chatting and laughing, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Occasionally, bursts of laughter would erupt, often from Jiang Ruomi's adorable remarks.
She has a sweet and charming appearance, is fair-skinned and slender, and is only 24 years old this year. She is a girl from an ordinary family who came from an urban village in Hong Kong. She has a cheerful personality and speaks with a slight Hong Kong accent, but her voice is sweet and bright, giving people the feeling that this girl is full of energy.
Before Zhou Yu arrived, Jiang Ruomi was the focus of everyone's attention.
She was a good talker, and her endless stream of jokes and anecdotes made everyone laugh non-stop.
But as soon as Zhou Yuchu arrived, everyone's attention instantly shifted to him.
When a senior member of the regular cast saw Zhou Yuchu, he quickly asked, "Teacher Zhou, I just heard you weren't feeling well? Are you alright?"
Zhou Yuchu looked at the man and smiled slightly, "Thank you for your concern, Teacher Deng. I just took some medicine and I feel a little better."
"Teacher Zhou, this seat is for you." Guest star Zhao Yangyi immediately stood up, gave up his seat, and said to Zhou Yuchu with a blush.
The spot that Zhao Yangyi vacated was right opposite Shen Qingshu.
"Thank you." Zhou Yuchu smiled gently at Zhao Yangyi.
Zhao Yangyi blushed and scratched the back of his head sheepishly. "Teacher Zhou, could you sign your name for me?"
Zhou Yuchu was slightly taken aback. "Of course, but I don't have a pen right now..."
"I brought it!" Zhao Yangyi immediately took out a pen and handed it to Zhou Yuchu. "I heard you're a guest star this time, and I've been looking forward to it! I've watched all your works, and I really like you!"
"I see," Zhou Yuchu said with a smile, taking the pen and glancing around. "But where should I sign?"
"Sign my jacket!" Zhao Yangyi turned his back. "Just sign the back!"
Zhou Yuchu was a little embarrassed, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate? Your clothes..."
"Teacher Zhou's autograph is worth a hundred times more than this shirt of mine, okay?!" The boy looked at Zhou Yuchu, his eyes shining with the light of someone seeing their idol.
Zhou Yu smiled and, following the boy's wishes, signed his name on his back.
After signing his name, Zhao Yangyi happily found a seat and sat down.
Everyone joked that Zhao Yangyi came here to fulfill a dream, and Zhao Yangyi generously admitted that he did indeed come here to fulfill a dream.
The room erupted in laughter again.
Zhou Yuchu smiled slightly, her gaze seemingly casually sweeping towards Shen Qingshu.
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