The studio manager was so startled that he almost fell upon hearing Sheng Zhi Yan's words. After about ten seconds, the studio manager came to a realization and his forehead was beaded with sweat. He confirmed with Sheng Zhi Yan, "Er, President Sheng, what do you mean?"
Sheng Zhi Yan was still leaning steadily against the back of his chair, his arms were folded and his long legs stretched out.
He lifted his eyelids and looked at Xia An.
That girl's eyes were clear. With her chin raised upwards, she looked straight at him, unafraid.
The corner of Sheng Zhi Yan's mouth flattened. His indifferent eyes cast a glance at Xia An and then turned to the studio manager. "It's quite an interesting experience."
When the studio manager heard this, he was shocked and delighted. He immediately ordered his subordinates to make arrangements.
This is Sheng Zhi Yan! If he were to participate in a variety show, the show would definitely be a hit!
What if President Sheng had a good time and waved his hand to give Lemon Broadcasting Studio a large amount of money to invest! We definitely can't slack off!
With this interlude over for Xia An, the selection that followed was fast.
Su Wan and Li Jing Qing teamed up successfully. The female guest, Lin Xue, chose Yan Zai, who declined. While the other female guest, Zhao Luo, also failed to team up.
The atmosphere was suddenly tense.
[Wow, this is the first time that only two pairs have succeeded in their first pairing.]
[Are the guests so blatantly rude this season? They don't give any face[1] at all?]
[What I'm curious about is who Xia An has chosen. Why is he off camera? In this manner, there would be five male guests?]
[Ahhhhhh. I'm curious to death. Who did Xia An pick?! Everyone looks so surprised, who exactly is he!]
[I'm more curious as to why Xia An didn't pick Li Jing Qing. What's the matter with her? To loosen the reins only to grasp them[2] better?]
[Yes, yes, yes. I am also wondering why Xia An didn't choose Li Jing Qing.]
Li Jing Qing's face turned sullen.
He originally didn't want to team up with Xia An. When Xia An had chosen someone earlier, he was still trying to figure out how to deal with it.
Never would he have thought that Xia An had chosen someone else.
Furthermore, she didn't spare a glance at him.
After the 24-Hour Love guests were chosen, the live broadcast was turned off.
As soon as the camera was turned off and the director shouted "end of work", Xia An turned around and left.
She didn't even spare a glance at Sheng Zhi Yan, as if she was forced to work just now.
The others stared wide-eyed at Xia An, Li Jing Qing and Sheng Zhi Yan.
They were trying to find the hidden stories in these three people.
In Xia An's heart, it was much simpler.
Work has ended! I don't need to face Li Jing Qing and maintain my fake persona!
She walked happily towards the backstage area. As soon as she finished changing, she bumped into Li Jing Qing.
Li Jing Qing looked down slightly at Xia An, seemingly like he was observing her.
Xia An shuddered inwardly. She suddenly thought, If she didn't choose Li Jing Qing, her persona would collapse!
But the system didn't remind her, which meant that this act could also be remedied!
It just so happened that Su Wan had also changed her clothes and walked out from behind her.
Xia An immediately turned to Su Wan and said with a resigned expression, "Congratulations, you got what you wanted."
Su Wan's hand immediately tensed up.
Indeed, she did get what she wished for, but… she could not say so clearly.
What comes easily to hand is not always cherished.
Su Wan immediately smiled gently and said, "An An don't misunderstand, I'm just more familiar with Jing Qing. I'm not too used to being with people I'm not familiar with. I don't mean to snatch him from you."
Su Wan's words were more than just the apparent meaning. It meant that Xia An thought she was stealing from her.
Su Wan was confident that Xia An would definitely jump up and scold Su Wan, saying that she wasn't worthy of snatching him away from her.
However, Xia An had absolutely no interest in Li Jing Qing.
She turned to Li Jing Qing with a sad expression and pursed lips, and then she wore a radiant smile. "It's alright, as long as Elder brother Jing Qing is happy!"
Xia An was good-looking. Her voice was mellifluous. With such a radiant expression, even Li Jing Qing, who had been a little annoyed with her recently, was stunned for a moment.
He immediately understood.
Xia An thought that he wanted to team up with Su Wan, that was why she didn't choose him.
Was it because Su Wan said something?
Without waiting for him to probe further, Xia An had already turned around and walked towards the other side.
From behind, her arm was raised and she seemed to be wiping tears from her eyes.
Li Jing Qing felt melancholy for a moment.
But in fact, Xia An was covering her mouth and laughing.
Hahahaha. She is afraid that if she laughs too loudly, she will be heard!
The system had just informed her that her bad luck value had been reduced by five!
In the original novel, the original owner had chosen Li Jing Qing. Due to the fall in the morning and the incident of badmouthing Su Wan during the "first meeting", Li Jing Qing rejected her without hesitation and he showed a disdainful expression.
It seems that she had just avoided this storyline and her persona hadn't collapsed!
Xia An was now refreshed and happy. She happily prepared to leave work.
On the second floor corridor, Sheng Zhi Yan—who had witnessed everything— had one hand in his pocket and Xia An's information in the other.
He glanced at Xia An, whose corners of her lips were about to reach the sky, and then looked at the tablet in his hand.
It states: Xia An, 23 years old, infatuated with Li Jing Qing.
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The next day, Xia An dragged her luggage and headed to the Happiness Cottage arranged by the production team.
The Happiness Cottage was a four-storey villa, where all nine guests were to stay during the recording for a 24-hour live broadcast.
Xia An's car stopped, she pulled open the door. As soon as she stepped outside, she ran into a female guest.
Zhao Luo, a female celebrity who had debuted as a member of a girl group recently.
Zhao Luo gave her a sideway glance. She pressed her lips together disdainfully and walked towards the villa with her head held high without giving Xia An any face at all.
Xia An: …
This character looks like a cannon fodder.
Xia An was not angry. The world was filled with many people who hate her.
Xia An didn't bring an assistant. Her manager told her to create a weak and pitiful persona so that netizens would be more lenient when they scold her.
When Xia An looked at the two luggages beside her, she turned around and was about to ask the driver to help her carry them to show her weakness. The driver gave her a "you can do it" gesture and ran away.
Xia An had no choice but to push a large suitcase with one hand and walked towards the entrance of the villa.
Just as she reached the steps, there was movement behind her. She turned around and saw a car parked behind her. Li Jing Qing stepped out of the car.
Li Jing Qing's eyes looked down and saw the two large luggages beside Xia An placed in front of the steps. It was likely that she could not move them.
He thought for a moment, but still walked over and bent down slightly about to help her carry them.
When Xia An saw his actions, she immediately shuddered inwardly and lifted the two luggages. Very quickly, she climbed up five or six steps.
She thought: Ah, ah, ah. Don't let that scum touch my things!
Li Jing Qing caught nothing.
They were in front of the camera, making things quite awkward.
[What the heck. What is Xia An doing? Why did she run so quickly?]
[Ahhhh my problem of second hand embarrassment worked up again. My fingers immediately made a steeple that built three bedrooms and one living room. ]
[I never thought Li Jing Qing would have such a day! If it weren't for the fact that Xia An likes him, I would have thought that Xia An treat him like a virus! ]
[Ahhhhh. Regardless of the situation, it is so awkward for Li Jing Qing. He's somewhat self-absorbed. Hahaha. I somehow feel refreshed. ]
Li Jing Qing frowned and looked up at Xia An standing on the steps. His eyes contained dissatisfaction.
Xia An returned to her senses and found that her persona had collapsed.
It needed to be remedied.
She turned around, appearing docile. "Brother Jing Qing, I can do it myself!"
She looked like it was to portray an independent and strong image in front of the person she liked.
Everyone instantly felt that it was Xia An who liked Li Jing Qing too much.
Li Jing Qing's brows were relaxed. He climbed up the steps one by one.
He walked very slowly, as if he was certain that Xia An would wait for him.
Xia An gritted her teeth and wanted to leave. However, she was afraid that her persona would shatter. She forced herself to stand on the spot waiting for him.
It's pretty annoying.
1 second.
2 seconds.
3 seconds.
Her patience has reached the limit. She did not want to wait any longer.
Xia An turned around, pushed her suitcases and left.
Li Jing Qing still had the last three steps left. He stopped at his foot when he saw Xia An's movements.
It just so happened that Su Wan's voice sounded from behind him, "Jing Qing, you're here so early?"
Li Jing Qing turned around, Su Wan was at the bottom of the steps with two large suitcases beside her.
She subconsciously looked back at Xia An. She ran so fast because Su Wan came?
Li Jing Qing shook his head. He walked down the steps and helped Su Wan carry the luggages.
Su Wan thanked him, "Thank you, Jing Qing. The two luggages are indeed a little heavy."
Li Jing Qing again looked up at the figure in front of him, who pushed her luggages and ran swiftly. He pursed his lips and remained silent.
Several guests gathered on the first floor. They exchanged a few pleasantries and there was a commotion outside the door.
Several people unanimously walked to the door to have a look. A black long limousine steadily parked outside the entrance.
When the car door opened, a pair of straight long legs stepped out, followed by an exceptional waist, and then broad shoulders and exquisite facial features.
It was Sheng Zhi Yan, someone possessing a different aura from them.
A few assistants followed behind him carrying items of all sizes. With their head lowered, they spoke to Sheng Zhi Yan. Then, several assistants entered the door quickly. They didn't spare a glance at them and headed straight upstairs.
When they could clearly see what was in their hands, they realised that they changed the bedsheets and other items prepared by the production team.
Tsk. So particular.
It was the first time Sheng Zhi Yan appeared in front of the camera. He had not moved yet, but many posted in the livestream:
[What the frick! This can't be Sheng Zhi Yan, right?! ]
[My god! I thought he was supposed to be in the financial column next door? Why did he come and participate in a dating variety show? ]
[Hold on. He is not the person Xia An is going to be a couple with that has not appeared on screen, right?!! I can't believe it! ]
[What the heck. Xia An must have fallen in love with someone else. Who can withstand this, ah?!
[Heh. It's probably Xia An loosening the reins only to grasp them better. She loves Li Jing Qing without any dignity, okay! ]
Xia An, who had no dignity, was once again marveled at the beauty of her NPC, Sheng Zhi Yan.
He was just a feast for the eyes.
After feeling shocked, several guests did not dare to look at Sheng Zhi Yan, for fear of annoying the big boss and getting blamed.
One by one, they carried their luggages and darted upstairs.
Li Jing Qing looked at Xia An. He pondered inwardly whether to help her carry her luggage. Xia An moved with small steps as she pushed two large luggages and approached Sheng Zhi Yan.
Sheng Zhi Yan just lifted his foot and stepped on a step.
With a sideways glance, he looked at the young girl beside her.
Xia An just stood there. She pushed the luggages forward and stared straight at Sheng Zhi Yan.
It meant: NPC, do you have some self-awareness? Don't you know you need to help me carry these suitcases? Can't you see how weak I am?
Sheng Zhi Yan slightly lowered his eyes and looked at Xia An's luggages. Then, he raised his head and met the other person's clear and capricious eyes.
The gaze seemed to say: I don't care. You must help me carry the luggages.
In such a bold and confident manner.
A bunch of assistants upstairs were helping him organise his belongings. He had never had the habit of doing these small and tedious things himself.
After a few seconds of silence, Sheng Zhi Yan finally lowered his head. The tailored suit with exquisite materials made the luggage appear more worn.
He slightly lowered his eyes and said somewhat amusingly, "I carry?"
Xia An blinked her eyes. "Fine then."
An appearance like "I have no reason to disagree if you want to carry them".