Chapter 42 Playing Big (2)
"If you want to play, let's play big! I'm the host, Liu Qifeng. Without further ado, please welcome our guests."
Figures approached from afar, followed closely by drones equipped with cameras. Each guest's appearance sparked a flurry of discussion on the internet. The audience praised the uniforms endlessly.
Zhao Qingchu, the male lead in two consecutive hit historical dramas, has incredible career luck and is often called the "chosen male lead in historical dramas." However, he does have a history with Ying Zhisheng. That year, on the red carpet, his face swollen, and he refused to stand up with Ying Zhisheng for a photo, an incident that still draws ridicule.
Zhao Qingchu spotted Zhou Haoji, a member of an idol boy band. He and Zhou Haoji had starred in the same costume drama, but little was known about this junior, with little acting experience, who dared to compete with Zhao Qingchu for the male lead role and even planned to join forces with the investors to force him out of the cast.
"Brother Mingzhi!" Zhou Haoji patted his shoulder and smiled innocently.
In front of the camera, all grudges had to be hidden. Zhao Qingchu smiled and said, "Long time no see, Haoji. Last time, I went to see your group's concert with my friends."
Fuck off.
Not only did Zhao Qingchu not go, he also blocked all the entries related to Zhou Haoji, which made him feel annoyed.
Bai Cheng is a renowned producer, a well-known second-generation rich kid with a history of investing. Sometimes actors can't compete with capital. Initially, on set, Bai Cheng and Zhou Haoji teamed up to exclude Zhao Qingchu, who barely survived the six-month shoot.
"Long time no see, Brother Qingchu." Bai Cheng came over to shake hands and greet him without any guilt or remorse.
"Hello."
Zhao Mingzhi didn't want to go with these two people, it would be unlucky.
In the distance, Jian Qian and Qi Chang approached hand in hand. Jian Qian, with her cute twin ponytails, looked sweet and charming, while Qi Chang, with his sleek short hair, looked dashing and dashing. The camera's capture of the passing moment was so captivating it could be used as wallpaper.
Gao Yixuan is an internet celebrity Taoist priest who gained enough attention by live-streaming fortune-telling. He became an internet sensation after he made several accurate predictions and saved a boy who was about to commit suicide by jumping off a building.
Each guest had a backpack to carry things. Gao Yixuan showed the compass, Sanqing bell and talismans in his bag to the camera, which aroused the curiosity of the audience and led to discussions.
Ying Zhisheng was the last to appear again, a move that had to be made by the director's insistence. He stood there, his arms and legs slung against the light, his backpack on his back. The comments were instantly flooded with fans, and the rants of the haters were drowned out by the screen-filling noise.
"Brother Zhisheng!" Zhou Haoji waved enthusiastically, trotting over and saying, "Brother Zhisheng! Our band all love your songs. I've even covered them!"
The more publicized past grudges are brought up, the easier it is to let go of them with a smile. Zhou Haoji's cover of "Sheng Zhong Qing" was predictably ridiculed, yet he still stubbornly released it. Because he lacked copyright, he was sued and sternly warned by Ying Zhisheng's studio, and the song was immediately pulled from the shelves.
Ying Zhisheng glanced at Gao Yi's bag hanging on the ground. Zhou Haoji noticed it and asked, "Brother Zhisheng, what's in that bulging bag of yours?"
Ying Zhisheng touched the side of his backpack with his backhand and said perfunctorily, "Nothing."
After introducing themselves and exchanging a few pleasantries, the group stood in front of the camera. With the exception of Ying Zhisheng, several guests placed their backpacks on the ground, feeling they were too heavy.
Liu Qifeng introduced the rules of the game to the camera in a rhythmic manner: "Dear guests, this wilderness survival adventure is thrilling and exciting. In one hour, the brave team members of the program team will capture you. You need to find a huge treasure and survive for two days. Food, tents, and other supplies have been hidden. The guest who survives to the end and obtains the treasure will have a solo advertisement on the LED screen in the city center for three consecutive months."
"Hidden water guns can eliminate competitors, cards can revive any guest, and more gameplay awaits your discovery. Attention! This is an individual competition!"
A one-person advertisement on a large screen in the city center for three consecutive months.
The few people who had been lacking interest perked up. Zhou Haoji raised his hand with a playful smile: "Referee! I want to know how many heroes are chasing us?"
"Twelve." These twelve were selected from the national team and can run, jump and swim.
Liu Qifeng glanced at his watch. This live broadcast was fundamentally different from a recorded variety show. Recorded variety shows could be edited and corrected, but live broadcasts had to be paced well, otherwise they would be tedious and boring.
"Alright, fellow thieves looking for the great treasure! Go grab it and escape! We'll be waiting here for the final winner."
Good guy, this time he’s still a thief.
Across the lake at the foot of the mountain is another mountain. The scenery is delightful: ripples ripple across the green water. In the middle of the lake, three or four boats are swaying, each one propelled by a boatman. Birds circle freely in the sky, and the tranquility is shattered by the sound of a whistle.
Several guests played the game very professionally. Zhao Qingchu picked up his bag and ran away, followed closely by Bai Cheng.
Zhou Haoji wanted to follow, but he paused and turned to look for Ying Zhisheng. He saw Ying Zhisheng walking into the depths of the forest without looking back. The shade of the trees blocked out the sun, and the road ahead was dark from a distance.
"Brother Zhisheng is quite unique." Zhou Haoji said to the camera and followed hesitantly in the same direction.
Treasure map fragments lay hidden among towering trees, tangled grass, and moist soil. Ying Zhisheng walked slowly, searching until he reached a sunless part of the forest. He placed his backpack against his chest, lowered his head, smiled, and murmured, "Don't rush. The sun might hurt you."
"The program will be recorded for six hours during the day, and an additional two hours will be recorded in a dedicated live studio at night. Wouldn't it be better to come out at night?"
It seemed like he was talking to himself, but he was actually having a conversation. Upon hearing the answer, Ying Zhisheng chuckled and said, "Come out, I just wanted to see you too."
A white mist rose, blurring the man's tall silhouette. Gradually, a vague silhouette appeared beside him, whispering to Ying Zhisheng.
Lou Shengzai and Ying Zhisheng assured him, "I've had Yu-Gi-Oh since I was a kid. With me here this time, you'll definitely find the big treasure."
Ying Zhisheng glanced sideways at him, so close that Lou Sheng couldn't help but step back. The quieter and more deserted the place, the more unrestrained and unconcealed his turbulent emotions became. Just as Ying Zhisheng was about to touch the chilling air, the sound of footsteps and the enthusiastic interaction with the audience nearby stopped him in his tracks. Ying Zhisheng rolled up his sleeves, revealing the silver-black snake bracelet beneath, his expression grim.
"Great, Brother Sheng, we just happened to meet. Let's say hello to the audience together!"
Ying Zhisheng raised the still-warm water gun he had just received and said coldly, "Stay away from me."
"ah??!"
Zhou Haoji was stunned, staring at the crimson paint on his clothes. The next second, an announcement rang out from high above the forest: "Contestant Zhou Haoji has been eliminated!"
A hundred people responded to the call, and every corner, even by the river, was playing: "Contestant Zhou Haoji was killed and eliminated!"
"No way, Brother Zhisheng! It's only been less than ten minutes since the show started!" Zhou Haoji almost collapsed. He was kicked out so early, and he had worked so hard to get so few shots on this show.
Ying Zhisheng put away his water gun, put on his backpack and continued walking deeper into the forest, then changed direction and headed up the mountain again.
The comments section was filled with clamor. Some of Zhou Haoji's true fans were so angry that they smashed their computers. The battle between the fans of the boy band idol and the top singer was also polarized in the comments section, with some praising Ying Zhisheng for his decisiveness and courage, while others scolding him for his ruthlessness.
Fuquan watched the live broadcast and closed his eyes peacefully.
You don't need to ask to know. When Ying Zhisheng and Lou Sheng were alone together, no matter who came to interrupt, the same thing would happen.
Assistant Tao said happily: "Brother Sheng is trending again."
"When will he get off the trending search list and make room for others?"
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