Chapter 201 Chapter 201
As an investor, Vespera was originally reluctant to participate in the dating variety show, as it was too cheap. However, one of the guests stood up the production team at the last minute, and he would rather pay the penalty than participate.
After some thought, Vespera discussed with his friend and decided to go on the show himself - his friend Samuel was also an investor in the show.
This show was originally organized by Samuel. He knew that Vespera was recently annoyed by his stepmother, so he asked him to join in and earn some pocket money.
Samuel himself wanted to attend, and Vesperia asked him why.
Samuel smiled gently: "There's a kid who's pursuing me and wants to participate, but he's been pestering me so much that I have no choice."
Vespera's eyebrows rose high. "Dude, when did you start liking younger people?"
Samuel avoided answering, opened a bottle of good wine, and chatted with Vespera about the program script.
This is an era where magic and science coexist.
The fantastical creatures did not disappear in the long river of history. They lived in seclusion in the dark forest, leaving the vast land to humans who obtained Prometheus' fire.
The Centaurs, led by Mr. Robbies, helped humans cultivate the technology tree, allowing humans to extend their lifespan through scientific means, making them no different from long-lived races.
In today's rapidly developing technology, ordinary entertainment can no longer meet people's spiritual needs. If no new ideas are created, the entertainment industry will be twenty years old again. This is not what Samuel, who has just started to explore this field, would like to see.
He somehow managed to get some connections together and invited those reclusive fantasy creatures to film a dating show with some human guests.
He has ideas and connections, and he himself is the largest investor. He brought Vespera in only because of their friendship and wanted to give him a share of the profits.
Vespera had nothing to refuse.
"Really? Are you serious?" Vespera said, unconvinced. "I've seen Centaurs and Humans get along a few times, but if you talk about other... how can different species fall in love? I'm dizzy!"
Samuel took the last sip of his whiskey and slammed the old fashioned glass down on the bar, swirling the ice inside.
He glanced at Vespella.
"What do you know?" the dark-haired beauty whispered. "Do you know what being outside the human realm means? Being outside the human realm means a physical disparity that makes sexual life incompatible; a cultural disparity that makes communication impossible; emotions that are akin to love yet surpass it; feelings where even the desire and lust between the two are inequitable, fearing that what one gives is not enough while expecting more from the other—dark! Twisted! Mad! Killing normal people! Eternal life for monsters!"
Vespera: “…”
Vespera rubbed his stiff face and asked him, "When did you go crazy?"
"I was just kidding." Samuel smiled softly, "In fact, people outside are very innocent. You will know when the time comes."
I don't really want to know, Vespera thought.
He was just trying to save the situation, so why did Samuel really mean to have a relationship with the fantasy creature?
"Okay, don't worry, I'm going to sleep first." Samuel got up and went back to his room. "Promise me you'll go to bed right away, okay?"
After he left, Vespera had another drink alone before returning to the guest room to sleep.
He is staying at Samuel's place today, and tomorrow they will drive to the show recording site together.
I hope my first acting experience isn’t too outrageous, or it will be my last.
Vespera set an alarm and went to sleep.
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The next day, six o'clock.
Vespera woke up suddenly before the alarm clock rang.
He has a genetic heart disease, but his blood type is special, making it very difficult to find a donor.
Vespera had known for several years that he would not live long.
Then enjoying life to the fullest might be a good choice.
So he stopped drinking, and except for the high-altitude projects, Vesperia accepted almost everything, making himself look like a normal person.
But sleep cannot be faked. He often wakes up from light sleep like an old man, and it takes him a long time to calm down in the morning.
After drinking two packets of Wenxin Granules, the palpitations were relieved. When Vespera came out after washing up, Samuel had already prepared breakfast for two people.
"Thank you," Vespera said. "Also, back to yesterday's topic, can I be paired with a human in a romantic comedy? I really have a mental block with non-human creatures."
Samuel tilted his head and thought for a moment before agreeing: "Okay, the show's duration is great anyway, so anything is possible... You can pair up with a human from the start."
Vespera breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the dating variety show has no script, Samuel is the largest investor and Vespera has a good relationship with him. Of course, Vespera does not want to ruin the show - he has also invested a lot of money himself.
It’s good as long as there is room for negotiation.
After breakfast, the two sat and talked about business for a while. At about nine o'clock, Vespera looked at his watch and urged Samuel to change clothes and go out - his good friend was very concerned about his appearance.
Of course, Vesperia is no less impressive.
At half past nine, the blond-haired, blue-eyed Vespera was wearing a white suit, with a Patek Philippe, a sapphire brooch, and a tie clip. He couldn't be more princely.
Samuel wore a dark, Yamamoto-style outfit. His accessories were mostly niche designer pieces, and paired with his androgynous looks and long, straight black hair, he looked like a comic book hero.
In order to match Samuel's look, after walking around the garage, the two finally chose to drive the Crown over.
It is not ostentatious but not cheap either, which suits the needs of the two people who want to hide their identity as investors.
Vespera was driving and Samuel was sitting in the passenger seat, and the two chatted casually.
It was as if they were not going to a dating show, but to a dance or a street fight - Vespella's dance, Samuel's street fight.
At ten o'clock, we arrived at the shooting location.
This is a farm located in the suburbs. There are 50 acres of land planted with rice and small vegetable plots. It can be seen that this will be their main source of food in the next few days.
There is a small country villa on the farm. Judging from the size, it can accommodate two or three people.
After the engine was turned off, Samuel warned, "There's only one Phantasmal and one human inside, with two staff members. All footage is captured using cameras and drones. Besides private areas, there are also some hidden cameras that haven't been disclosed to the guests. Be careful."
Vespera nodded, "Okay, I understand."
The two got out of the car together, handed the car keys to the field staff who helped with parking, and only after cooperating with the staff to check their luggage were they allowed to enter the scene.
Walking beside the rice fields, Vespera relaxed and stretched.
"I feel like this shoot, though it's called work, might actually be more relaxing than my normal job," he said with a smile. "My heart feels like it's pounding."
"Of course, enjoy the date." Samuel would not tell him what he had arranged.
Along the way, the camera on the ground was rotating, obviously filming them.
Before entering the courtyard, Samuel coughed, and Vesperia understood what he meant - the three drones hovering in front of the long table would be their first appearance on this variety show.
Vespera stepped forward and greeted the drones, "Hello everyone, I'm Vespera, nice to meet you all."
Vespera, 28 years old, is the general manager of a jewelry brand. Because of her beautiful blue diamond-like eyes, the media often jokingly calls her a better jewellery spokesperson than their own spokesperson.
Garcia, who had arrived early and was sitting at the long table, had his eyes lit up and spoke in a loud voice, deliberately letting the microphone carry his words: "Wow! It's him!" He pulled his roommate beside him, "He's the heir to my favorite Gaozhu brand! I'm vying for their endorsement!"
Sang Luo cooperated and said, "Yes, I heard you mention it. I hope that this time, your love luck and career luck will both be good."
As he spoke, he waved his hand and, with the smile of a grown-up man from the sports academy, warmly invited Vesperia to come over and sit down.
Vespera gladly accepted.
After he sat down, he didn't forget to pick up on Garcia's words: "I remember you, the blonde beauty with beautiful emerald eyes. Coincidentally, the company's main jewelry item for next quarter will be emerald."
He winked at Garcia, who was pleasantly surprised.
Next up was Samuel, whose appearance was equally eye-catching.
Samuel, 30, is a renowned magazine editor and modeling agency owner. His good taste has made him a trusted friend of many luxury brands.
He greeted the camera confidently and even smoothed his hair.
Garcia whispered, "Yes, it's the modeling agency I work for, and he's my boss."
His quiet beeps were also intentional so that the microphone would pick them up and Samuel would notice him.
"Little boy." Samuel pretended to tease him, "You asked for leave saying you were sick just to have a romance with a fantasy creature, right?"
Garcia stuck out his tongue and hid behind Vespera in a familiar manner.
Outside, a live broadcast was in progress—except for Samuel, the biggest investor, all the guests, including Vespera, were unaware that it was a live broadcast.
They just thought it was a recorded clip.
The live broadcast of this variety show actually started when Samuel and Vespera stepped onto the farm.
Therefore, in terms of certain performance techniques, we have to use a directing model similar to that of an evening party.
It was at this time that the subtitles finally introduced Garcia and Sang Luo, who had already arrived.
Garcia, 20, is an American model with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is often called a "saint" by her fans, but she seems to have a very lively personality in private.
Garcia has the largest fan base among the guests on the dating variety show, and the production team had decided early on to have him perform the ice-breaking segment.
Sang Luo next to him is an amateur guest.
[Sang Luo, 22 years old, male student from the Sports University (dead version), seems to be a male anchor on a nighttime radio station? Hmm? Is he a serious anchor?]
Worried that Sang Luo might not be popular enough because he is an amateur, the program crew thoughtfully added some flair to his biography.
Of course, everyone who was trying their best to perform had no idea that the program crew had given them an introduction with hidden agenda.
At present, the four human guests who have arrived have all appeared, and people are being released from the outside field - the next one is the fantasy species.
But there are always accidents -
Samuel gave the drone enough time to take the photo and was about to take a seat when suddenly the door of the villa slammed open.
A short man, whose age was unknown, rushed out and dived into Samuel's chest.
She murmured, "I want a male mother."
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