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The production team of "Gentle Holiday" received positive responses from both studios, and Director Lin was overjoyed.
Alright, no matter what conflict Su Qingran and Mu Xingye have had recently, their news is sure to generate buzz!
Sister Lin immediately instructed the staff in charge of online publicity to release the recording time and the list of participating guests.
So, just as netizens were turning into Sherlock Holmes and digging up evidence of Su and Mu's falling out, the guest list for "Gentle Holiday" was revealed.
—Recording date: February 28th. Guests: Mei Gui, Liu Sihong, Mu Xingye, Su Qingran, Li Ying.
The comments section below was filled with praise and anticipation.
Switching to everyone's private Weibo account, various discussion posts sprang up like mushrooms after rain.
"They definitely haven't broken up, right? What couple would participate in the same show together right after breaking up? Especially a travel variety show, which is particularly easy to expose their true personalities and relationship."
"Although I really hope they didn't split up, I still have to say that they are on the list circulating online. It's possible that they signed a contract and can't break it."
"I believe you that Qingran is bad at breaking contracts, but Mu Xingye doesn't dare to break contracts? That's hilarious. I still remember the initial rumors that he was the mentor for 'Shining Star Season 2'."
"Given their ambiguous relationship, I'm definitely watching this variety show. I want to see if they've really broken up!"
The atmosphere in the CP (couple) supertopic is completely different.
Wow, more sweet moments! They love it!
"Number 28."
Qingran checked her phone calendar; it was early February, and the Lantern Festival would be over on the 28th.
With the Lunar New Year approaching, his work schedule has become much more relaxed recently, with only a few offline commercial performances and the Spring Festival Gala on his hometown's local TV station on New Year's Eve.
He also received an offer for a big-budget period suspense martial arts drama, where he was given the role of the villainous second male lead. He joined the production team right after finishing the variety show.
If he's playing a villain, wouldn't you say he's just playing himself?
"If fans or reporters ask you about Mu Xingye, remember not to give them a look or answer!"
Before the commercial performance, Sister Xi called him specifically to give him a serious warning.
"Where's Brother Wei? Let him answer the phone. I want him to keep a close eye on you."
Qingran said helplessly, "Sister Xi, I don't think I've ever done anything unreliable or unhelpful in the past. You really don't need to worry so much."
How could he possibly respond to something so controversial?
Sister Xi sneered: "Doesn't secretly getting together with Mu Xingye count?"
Qingran silently handed the phone to Brother Wei.
After listening to Sister Xi's instructions, Brother Wei nodded seriously and replied, "Don't worry, Sister Xi, I will protect Qingran."
Before the call was disconnected, Qingran vaguely heard Sister Xi complaining on the phone, saying that Fix's manager was not teaching the artists what to say and what not to say, and was just causing them trouble.
Fix, who's doing the work of an assistant but also taking the blame: Huh? Me?
Although Qingran's schedule has become less busy, fans can still find some photos of him at various events.
There was absolutely no movement from Mu Xingye's side.
Yeah, except for being emo online.
Seeing that Qingran avoided answering questions related to him in the video uploaded by a fan, the man pursed his lips, threw his phone aside, and sulked alone for half a day before posting a gloomy photo of a rainy day online.
Fans' comments have gone from initial surprise and concern to now being almost dying of laughter at him.
That said, "Gentle Holiday" was supposed to be filmed on the 28th, but the pre-production work actually started just a few days after Lunar New Year's Eve.
The production team said they wanted to record a short pilot episode.
At that time, Qingran had just returned to Jinshi to resume work after celebrating the New Year with the original owner's family. He was sitting in the living room, which was filled with machines, answering questions from the production team.
Production team: "What made you take this job?"
Qingran: "A publicly funded trip? Will you be unhappy if I say that?"
Production team: "No."
Qingran nodded: "That's good."
He seemed quite relaxed, sitting on the sofa, wearing a soft camel-colored thin sweater, which accentuated his fair and handsome face, making him appear innocent and harmless.
"I heard that this trip will take us to several countries with cultures and customs that are completely different from those in China. I've never been abroad before, so I'm quite interested in it."
Production team: "Do you know who the other guests are who participated in the recording?"
Qingran: "Of course, I also go online regularly."
"Teacher Mei Gui and Teacher Liu Sihong are senior figures in the performing arts. Teacher Mei Gui, in particular, is no exaggeration to say that she is a living fossil in the history of Chinese film and television. Teacher Li Ying and Teacher Mu Xingye have also worked together before."
"Have you only worked with Mr. Mu Xingye? I read online that you two have a good relationship." The production team asked deliberately.
Sister Xi stood behind the camera with her arms crossed, supervising. She frowned when she heard the director's question.
Thinking that Qingran and Muxingye had only had a fight but hadn't broken up, her brows gradually relaxed. Otherwise, she would have definitely made the production team cut this conversation!
Upon hearing this, Qingran lowered her eyes and smiled gently, a faint smile like the first bloom of jasmine spreading across her lips.
He smiled and said, "Yes, we are still friends in private."
Sister Lin nodded in satisfaction, and without dwelling on the relationship between the two, she looked at the notebook and moved on to the next question.
Aside from minor adjustments made based on individual circumstances, the questions prepared by the production team for each artist were roughly the same.
In other words, they would ask Mu Xingye the same question again.
"Holiday" adopted a format of recording and broadcasting simultaneously. So, on the 28th, the five artists each took a car to the location designated by the director team to gather, and the pre-edited pilot episode clips were already released online.
It's a preview clip, not the full content.
The short three- or four-minute video contained a wealth of information that left many long-awaiting fans excitedly watching.
"Help! When asked why he accepted the gig, Mu Xingye suddenly fell silent? And what was the next question he asked???"
"I'm dying of laughter. Look at how your CP responded. Even if you just made up some reason, it would be better than not saying anything and admitting it without being asked. With your reaction, everyone knows you answered because of Qingran [evil laugh]~"
"Directors: We were just going through the motions when this unexpected bombshell dropped!"
"Why is everyone talking about Mu Xingye? Qingran's answer that the two of them are friends in private is also very good! The gentleness of that lowered head is like a water lily shyly trembling in the cool breeze~ Tsk tsk tsk, Teacher Mu, you are so lucky."
Online comments are flying everywhere, while the two parties involved in the discussion have just met at the designated location.
In early spring, the temperature has not yet shed the chill of winter.
The tall man sat casually on his suitcase, his long legs naturally bent, making them appear even more shapely and slender.
His gray overcoat, unbuttoned, was open on both sides, revealing his chest, which was covered only by a thin cashmere sweater. The well-defined lines of his toned pectoral muscles were faintly visible under the low V-neck.
This contrasts sharply with Qingran, who is wrapped up tightly in a long down jacket.
Fortunately, Qingran wasn't the only one wearing a down jacket; Li Ying also couldn't stand the damp and cold air in Jinshi.
Upon seeing Qingran arrive, she waved enthusiastically: "Qingran, come quickly!"
"Sister Ying." Qingran pushed her suitcase over.
The man sitting on the suitcase glanced at his bare hands, and his lips moved slightly—
At this moment, Li Ying said something shocking: "Teacher Mu is indeed as aloof as the rumors say. I'm so bored I could die if you didn't come."
Her words didn't seem to imply anything at first glance, but to those familiar with the relationship between Qingran and Muxingye, they couldn't help but chuckle.
Does that mean Mu Xingye became less aloof after Qingran arrived, or that Qingran had someone to chat with?
Qingran asked, "Have you been waiting for a long time?"
Li Ying: "No, I just arrived. Teacher Mu was the first one here."
Qingran glanced at the man beside her, and Mu Xingye also looked up at him.
This was the first time the two had met since their unpleasant parting that day.
Qingran smiled and said, "Teacher Mu."
It's that polite form of address again.
Mu Xingye's eyes flickered, and he swallowed the concern he was about to express, only giving a brief "hmm".
It sounded somewhat cold.
Sensing the subtle atmosphere, Li Ying winked at Qing Ran. Qing Ran shook her head, and Li Ying understood. She took two steps to the side to make room for Qing Ran in the middle.
Qingran calmly walked between her and Mu Xingye.
He and Li Ying met when they recorded "Equally Matched" last time, and later they met again backstage at the Blue Fruit TV New Year's Eve Gala. They don't meet often, but they are quite familiar with each other on social media.
This is also why Li Ying dared to directly tease Qing Ran and Mu Xingye.
Shortly after Qingran arrived, the remaining two guests also arrived.
Mei Gui, 60 years old this year, debuted as a child star but has been retired from acting for many years. Liu Sihong, in her fifties this year, has participated in fewer works in recent years, but is still active on Weibo and short video platforms.
Qingran and Muxingye are the youngest among all the guests, even Li Ying is over thirty this year.
"Is Hoshino younger than Aozaki? Then you two are probably younger than each other—" Liu Sihong almost blurted out, but quickly corrected herself, "Ahem, I meant Hoshino looks quite mature."
Teacher Mei, who hadn't caught anything in her voice, nodded: "What are kids eating these days to grow up so tall?"
Sometimes, you can tell whether two people are compatible just by looking at them for the first time.
The five people who participated in the recording had a harmonious atmosphere and started chatting enthusiastically as soon as they got to know each other.
Director Lin had to interrupt with a megaphone: "Everyone, please stop for a moment. Let's first go over the upcoming schedule."
The five men stopped talking and listened to her.
In general, the variety show filming will last for a month, and they will travel to four countries in total, spending an average of one week in each country.
The budget is limited, the cities are fixed, but the attractions and routes are not, and the guests will decide on their own what to eat, wear, stay and travel.
Li Ying had passed the host certification exam and was assigned by the production team to warm up the atmosphere and lead the team. At this time, she volunteered to take on the responsibility of arranging the itinerary for everyone.
"Great!" Teacher Mei and Liu Sihong applauded enthusiastically.
The airfare and hotel for the first stop were covered by the production team and were not included in the guests' travel expenses. Sister Lin repeatedly emphasized that the budget was limited and asked everyone to plan their trips reasonably.
After recording the group's assembly, the team then headed to the airport.
The result of announcing the recording time in advance was that the area outside the airport was immediately surrounded by fans.
The CP fans held up signs and shouted at the top of their lungs: "Mu Xingye, you and Qingran must be together!"
The man glanced silently at the retreating figure in front of him, who was not turning back, and thought to himself that Qingran was no longer willing to be with him.
Didn't Qingran say she wanted to find a powerful backer? Why hasn't she come to him yet?
Or maybe we should call and urge our parents and uncle to work harder.
This was, of course, a joking thought; he simply didn't know what Qingran really wanted.
"Hey, are Qingran and Xingye a couple?" Teacher Mei asked Liu Sihong, who had also heard the shout.
Liu Sihong said tactfully, "That's what they say online."
Upon hearing this, Teacher Mei immediately wanted to turn around and confirm with the person involved, but Liu Sihong stopped her: "There are cameras filming!"
“Oh, look at my brain,” Teacher Mei suddenly realized, gesturing to the cameraman, “cut that part out and don’t broadcast it, don’t cause trouble for the young people.”
Tickets checked, boarding.
The production team booked first class for everyone, and Qingran and Mu Xingye were given two seats side by side.
There was no filming on the plane. Qingran had already sat down in a window seat. The man stood beside her seat, looking down and asking in a low voice, "Do you need me to switch seats with someone else?"
For example, Li Ying, whom Qingran calls Sister Ying, seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation with him.
"Teacher Mu doesn't want to sit with me?" Qingran looked up.
The light streaming through the porthole cast a gentle shadow on his profile; his tender eyes still captivated at first glance.
He said softly, "Teacher Mu, my hands are cold."
A note from the author:
Thanks for the lightning strike, thanks for the watering, chirp!
No nickname yet. Threw 1 grenade.
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