Chapter 20 (Click to bookmark, and you too can have your own...)
The Produce producers' dormitory area seemed particularly empty on nights when everyone was training or streaming and hadn't returned yet, with only the green sign for the emergency exit at the end of the corridor emitting a faint light.
Lin Suxing was followed by a cameraman from the program crew, whose camera was lit up with a red recording light.
Lin Suxing whispered to the camera, "...This is the area where the trainees usually rest. It's very quiet now, and everyone is still practicing hard in the practice room."
Because the studio for Lauder's live stream didn't have enough space for fifteen people to do a separate live stream, everyone split up and introduced the training camp environment to the viewers while chatting and introducing the products.
Lin Suxing turned into a rarely used fire escape connecting the annex and the main building. The lighting here was unusually dim, with only a small window high up letting in a pale moonlight, and the air was filled with a faint smell of dust and dampness.
The photographer had no choice but to follow, the camera swaying slightly as Lin Suxing moved.
Not long after I stepped onto the stairs, I heard a suppressed yet intense argument coming from the landing below.
Lin Suxing and the photographer were both stunned for a moment and subconsciously stopped in their tracks.
In this usually deserted place, people are arguing at this time?
Normally, Lin Suxing would have realized what was happening and pulled the photographer away by now, but this time, because of the system prompt, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue going up.
The camera was still on, and the red indicator light was particularly conspicuous in the dim light. The lens was unintentionally pointed in the direction from which the sound came from downstairs.
"...Say that again, you fucking idiot? Is Meng Huaiwen really that good? That you were so eager to kick me out?" A man's voice, filled with the smell of alcohol and twisted rage.
Then, a more familiar voice, usually soft and gentle, rang out, but now it carried a cold impatience and a hint of panic: "Director Wang, please show some respect! We're over! I'm just a contestant on the show now, and you're the director. Keeping our distance is better for everyone!"
That voice belongs to Sun Xin, who is currently among the top ten most popular celebrities and has gained countless fans with his gentle and noble image!
In an instant, the viewers in the live stream recognized his voice, and the number of comments on the screen began to increase rapidly.
[That's Sun Xin's voice!]
[Are they Sun Xin and Director Wang? What are they arguing about??]
[OMG, Lin Suxing's live stream is absolutely amazing!]
[Let's see what happens! What's their relationship?]
I knew it was right to be a fan of Lin Suxing; you can even get some gossip along the way.
【？？？？？？？】
[Holy crap? What did I just hear??]
[The end? Respect? So much information, my CPU is overheating!]
[Wait, wait... is this something we can hear?? Will the live stream get banned?!]
In the dim light, the camera lens captured a somewhat blurry image, but two figures pulling and tugging at each other on the platform below were still discernible.
Assistant Director Wang Wei's obese body almost cornered Sun Xin against the wall. His face was greasy and contorted with excitement and alcohol, making him look extremely ferocious. His small eyes flashed with jealousy and ruthlessness, appearing particularly ugly in the dim light.
"Respect? Hahaha!" Wang Wei grabbed Sun Xin's wrist abruptly, his voice sounding like it was being squeezed out through clenched teeth. "Sun Xin, have you forgotten how you begged me on your knees for resources back then? Have you forgotten who bailed you out of that lousy bar and shoved you into this show? Now that you've climbed the social ladder, do you think that kid from the Meng family can satisfy you? Who do you think you are?!"
Sun Xin struggled to break free. Her face, which usually wore a perfect smile, was now frighteningly pale, even somewhat distorted under the camera's lens. Her eyes were filled with disgust and fear, yet she still tried to remain calm: "You've had too much to drink! Let me go! Those are all things of the past!"
"The past?" Wang Wei suddenly leaned closer, almost touching Sun Xin's face, his spittle seemingly catching the high-sensitivity microphone. "Let me tell you, this isn't over! All your dirty deeds, how you climbed into my bed, how you climbed into other people's beds, I know it all clearly! And those photos of you with your legs spread wide, begging us, do you think I wouldn't dare release them?! Do you believe I'll ruin your 'pure and innocent young master' persona tomorrow? Make you a notorious bitch, reviled by the entire internet! Let's see if Meng Huaiwen still wants you, this used-up piece of trash!"
【！ ...
[Legs spread wide...promiscuous...climbing into bed...I can't take this much information!]
[Sun Xin? ??? My house has collapsed? ??? ]
[Help! Is this real? Wang Wei, go to hell!]
[Record this! Record it now! This is intimidation and a threat!]
[The number of viewers in the live stream suddenly increased a lot; are they all just watching for gossip?]
The last trace of color drained from Sun Xin's face. He shoved Wang Wei away violently, his body trembling slightly with anger and fear. His voice was sharp, yet trembling with a fierce but ultimately weak tone: "You dare?! Wang Wei, don't forget you're not innocent either! If this gets out, you're finished! You've been involved in the show's unspoken rules, even with ordinary people and 17-year-old minors. You think you can get away with this?! You think I don't have evidence?!"
"I'm finished? Do you think I'm afraid of you with shoes on when I'm barefoot?" Wang Wei laughed maniacally. "At worst, I'll quit this business, but what about you? Your dream of becoming a star, your path to wealth, is all ruined! I'll give you three days to break up with Meng Huaiwen and come back begging me, otherwise... humph!"
After saying that, he glared at Sun Xin, turned around abruptly, and his heavy footsteps disappeared down the stairs.
Sun Xin was left standing alone in the dim moonlight, her chest heaving violently. Her once handsome face, which had captivated countless fans, was now filled with only pale despair and a trace of insane hatred.
Completely absorbed in his own world, he was completely unaware that at the corner of the stairs above, a professional camera with a red light was clearly recording the entire conversation filled with threats, betrayals, and sordid deals, along with the ugliest and most selfish expressions of the two of them.
Lin Suxing and the photographer stood frozen in place, not daring to breathe.
The photographer instinctively zoomed in, capturing every trace of collapse on Sun Xin's face, then abruptly stopped recording, and the red light went out.
The passageway fell into a deathly silence. Lin Suxing and the photographer tiptoed away cautiously, only breathing a sigh of relief when they reached the plaza outside.
The photographer, who had been in the industry for several years, knew all too well how significant the content he had just broadcast was. At this moment, he paced back and forth with a look of despair, muttering to himself, "It's over, my career is over!"
Lin Suxing was already drenched in sweat. It would be one thing if they heard this, but to have it broadcast live on camera meant the show would probably never be able to continue airing!
He never expected that what the system asked him to expose was not the fact that Sun Xin was scheming in getting close to Meng Huaiwen, but rather Sun Xin's insider deals with many people in the industry!
The two stood facing each other. The photographer, recovering from his panic, looked numb: "...I just hope they don't hold this grudge against me."
Once this kind of thing comes to light, neither Sun Xin's company nor that assistant director Wang will let the person who exposed the scandal off the hook.
The photographer sized up Lin Suxing. Judging from the selection manager's attitude towards Lin Suxing, he didn't have any powerful connections. It was likely that Lin Suxing wouldn't be able to make it in the entertainment industry in the future.
Lin Suxing grasped his sleeve and said earnestly, "I was the one who led you over there just now, it wasn't your fault. If they don't give you a job opportunity, you can come to me. The producer of the show is a friend of my brother."
The photographer paused for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, thank you."
In contrast to the silence on Lin Suxing's side, the social media was completely ignited.
The live stream room of Lin Suxing, which suddenly went black, and Weibo were already in an uproar. The trending topics #ProduceProducerAssistantDirectorUnspokenRules# and #SunXinSexualHusbands# were pushed to the top of the charts.
The Produce production team immediately shut down all contestants' live streams and held an emergency meeting to discuss public relations measures.
The revelation that the assistant director had an affair with a popular contestant on the show is already a huge scandal for the program.
What worried the production team even more was Sun Xin's statement: "I have evidence that you sexually harassed the contestants on the show."
Wang Wei, sitting in the center of the conference table, was being stared at by a group of staff members with murderous eyes, and was already sweating profusely: "Who knew that player would be live-streaming there! I... I didn't want this to happen either!"
Yu Yicheng angrily slammed the tablet in his hand: "You didn't want this either! You were getting into a fight with the contestants at the program's training base, and you, Ta Die, still think you're innocent, huh!"
The show's director remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a long sigh: "...The show is temporarily suspended. Let the contestants go home. The resumption date will depend on the extent of this incident and the attitude of the higher-ups."
"Everyone, disperse and take care of the matters related to the suspension of the broadcast." The director seemed to have aged considerably, and his back was slightly hunched as he stood up.
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On the other side, the leaves rustled softly, and the streetlights cast a dim yellow glow along the path leading to the dormitory.
"Guys, we're on our way to the dorm now. I wonder if we'll run into Su Xing, but I'm a little scared of him... um..."
Lin Ke was racking her brains trying to figure out how to casually mention Lin Suxing's experience at the juvenile detention center during the live stream when the live stream was suddenly shut down!
The photographer, completely bewildered, held up the monitor connected to the camera: "Huh? Why is the live stream off? What happened?"
Lin Ke was about to say, "I heard there are some bad rumors about him," when she was suddenly interrupted by the photographer, who immediately retorted angrily, "What are you doing? Did you accidentally touch something?"
The photographer was a little embarrassed after being scolded, but as a working man, he was used to taking it, and in the end, he didn't offend Lin Ke: "...I'll check it again."
Lin Ke was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth beside him and nagging, "How much longer are you going to do this? At this rate, my live stream time will be less than everyone else's!"
The photographer, surfing the 5G internet, thought to himself, "You've already been exposed as a two-faced, venomous person. Your livestream is full of people cursing you. What's the point of having so many livestream hours?!"
If it were him, he would have withdrawn from the competition out of shame long ago!
Just as Lin Ke was getting anxious and wanted to take over the operation herself, the selection manager ran over from a distance and found them: "Emergency situation, please have the photographer return to the camera crew and stand by, the contestants go back to their dormitories to rest, the live broadcast is suspended, and we will notify you later!"
"What!?" Lin Ke was stunned. "What happened?!"
The selection manager shook his head, deep in thought, and muttered, "This show probably can't continue filming..."
A note from the author:
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The draft will resume later, and I won't let my wife, who's looking forward to seeing more draft episodes, down. [rainbow emoji]
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