Should anyone else be in these shoes, they might have crumbled under the pressure long ago.
But no. Jinli would not crumble. After all, who was she?
She was the Little Goddess with MAX luck stats.
Even if she just sat at home and did absolutely nothing, good fortune would come knocking at her doorstep.
Huh? You think I'm lying? Hmph. Just listen, the phone was ringing.
Jinli whipped out her phone.
Huh? Who is this?
Her Koi Goddess instincts tingled. Somehow, she just knew that this call would bring good news.
"Hello?" The person on the phone greeted her politely as she answered the phone."Ms Bai Jinli, I am from the production team of << Survival on the Uninhabited Island>>. Would you be keen on joining next week's episode of the show?"
<< Survival on the Uninhabited Island>>?
Jinli filtered through all of her memories at lightning speed, and realisation dawned upon her.
This show had broken the charts for 2 consecutive years, being the most popular show in the country. In every episode, other than the 2 permanent hosts, the production team would select 6 other guest artistes. The 6 of them didn't necessarily have to be stars. They could be citizens from various walks of life. Well, of course, successful citizens were probably not any Tom, Dick and Harry.
Anyways, the show was the "most popular".
It meant that there would be tons and tons of viewers. It meant that she would be seen by colossal number of people.
What a ridiculously well timed opportunity. Fantastic!
It's just that... something was not right.
Blockbuster hits, like << Survival on the Uninhabited Island >>, churned out fresh content, and had a good reputation. While the show seemed risky and adrenaline filled, the production never placed their guests in danger. 1st-rate stars all lined up, trying to get themselves a spot in the show. Logically, with Bai Jinli's meagre popularity and her excessive scandals, she would never have had a chance even if she desperately wanted it.
Why would they extend an offer to her?
Jinli's brows furrowed.
Hmm, somethings going on here. Ah… Whatever, who's afraid? There is nothing I can't solve. I'm sure just by being there, the audience will fall head over heels for me.
Caressing her rosy cheeks tenderly, Jinli chirped back her agreement. Finally, she sweetly emphasised, "From now on, please call me Jinli, not Bai Jinli. Please make sure to remind the team."
As odd as the request may have seemed, the production team easily agreed without much thought.
These weird requests were so common within the industry that the team had already gotten used to them.
Having ended the call, the agreement was immediately reported to the director.
"Jinli has accepted the invitation."
Hearing it, the Director broke into a smile. He caressed his balding head and laughed, "Good… good."
Was he really happy? No doubt about it! Oh, you ask why?
Just a day prior, he had received a mysterious phone call on his private phone. An offer to sponsor him with 10 million dollars came with it. The request was simple. Invite Jinli to be a guest on << Survival on the Uninhabited Island >>.
A very tempting offer indeed. Yet,there was not a chance in front of the righteous and morally upright Director. When he heard the offer, his eyes widened, and with a solemn, decisive tone, he firmly turned down the offer, "Sir, our programme does not accept illicit offers and make improper changes."
"10 million more." A simple addition made clear his intentions.
Hearing the unbelievable offer, the Director's eyes lit up."Why of course! Let me make the arrangements! We will extend our invitation by tomorrow!" His voice had gone all docile and compliant, a radical shift from before.
Erm, he was a man of morals, but…. Making a good programme required funds!
In any case, Lu Qingyuan had agreed to attend the show as well. So, Bai Jinli and Lu Qingyuan would be on the same show. What a recipe for discussion!
At that thought, the Director nodded in agreement with himself, somewhat self-comfortingly.
On the other hand.
A sharp, doubtful glance pierced through the air, burning into Bai Yan. "You are sure this will work?"
With a confident smile, Bai Yan reassured his superior, "Worry not, sir. There isn't a woman alive who doesn't love it when a man spends extravagantly on them."