The lights were set.
The first to go live was Su Yijin, with the broadcast displayed on a large screen set up nearby for everyone to watch.
[Hmph, woman, do you think looking this good will catch my attention? Let me tell you, it does.]
[Baby, I went farming today, and it was to show my unwavering devotion to you.]
[Can you call me wife? Just once!]
Su Yijin smiled and said warmly to her fans, "I'll draw a wife to connect with."
The chat exploded with excitement.
The chosen fan on the other end was thrilled, "Su Su! I've been a fan for five years! I've loved you since you were a model! I hope you're always happy! And, the fans in our group asked me to tell you this: Su Su, you are the brightest light in the world, and you always deserve to be loved!"
Su Yijin paused, her eyes reddening.
Only she knew that she had recently gone through the darkest period of her life, being emotionally manipulated by a boyfriend in the industry, facing targeted hostility from directors due to her refusal to comply with certain rules, losing endorsements and opportunities. The continuous setbacks overwhelmed her, leading her to post on a secondary account saying, "I really don't deserve to be loved."
Weeks had passed, and she didn't expect her fans to still remember.
Su Yijin's voice softened, "Did you see my post?"
"Of course! You're special to us! Our group's announcement said that whoever got this connection opportunity should bring this message to you!"
The entire venue was moved.
Su Yijin couldn't hold back any longer and broke into tears, deeply touched.
Next up was Fan Zhiying, who received a handmade banner from a fan on the other side.
Yi Han connected with an elderly woman in a hospital bed, who showed him a fan badge…
When it was Yu Siyan's turn, an unprecedented scream erupted from the other end!
"Ah?! I won? I won??!!"
A round-faced girl frantically pressed her face against the screen, confirming and then shouting, "Yu Siyan, hello, will you marry me? I must confess, I like men with issues, so the moment I saw you, I decided it would be you!"
Yu Siyan: "…"
Director Team: "…"
[Wait, why did the tone suddenly change? Hahaha]
[You don't know? Yu Siyan's fans are always like this.]
[Honestly, Siyan is a bit of a wild card, a little prince who dominates the entertainment circle. I like him for that.]
[Hmph, Yu Siyan has issues? Can he compare to Qiao Xi's issues?]
Before Yu Siyan could hang up, the fan warned, "You better not get together with Qiao Xi! If you're dating, at least find a normal person. Two crazy people in one family? How does that make sense? Besides her stunning face, what else does she have to offer?!"
Yu Siyan cut off the call and sat calmly nearby.
Before Qiao Xi's turn, Yu Siyan said earnestly, "Your fans are really nice."
Yu Siyan: "…"
Qiao Xi took her seat, the lighting adjusted, and the director team gathered closely, observing in secret.
[Does Qiao Xi even have fans?]
[If not, they would have hired someone to act like one.]
[I see her follower count rising, so it's probably not bought. Her recent live streams have been pretty popular.]
[Here we go, let's see what her fans are like!]
When the screen came on, everyone was stunned!
A huge black-and-white photo of Qiao Xi appeared!
Ye Sisi gasped, "Oh my god, that's…"
Yu Siyan's expression darkened.
The photo was of Qiao Xi, bordered with white flowers, clearly a photoshopped posthumous photo!
On the other side of the screen, eerie, ghostly music played. Simultaneously, a processed voice announced:
"Qiao Xi, go die!"
"Do you deserve to live?"
"You're just a public nuisance."
"Is the show making you feel so grand?"
"Attention-seeker!"
…
All the voices layered together, enhanced by some special effects, creating a sharp and terrifying cacophony. The insults also flashed across the screen as vibrant, animated text!
"Turn off the stream." Yu Siyan said, having somehow made his way to the director team's tent.
Director Jin was taken aback, her eyes darting around, "We can't turn it off, Siyan! The other side hacked our system!"
She clicked a few times, confirming it was indeed impossible to turn off.
Inside, she sneered: Of course it can't be turned off, it will even loop for half an hour! These comments are all from real people; no ordinary artist could handle this much malice! Qiao Xi will be on the brink!
Yu Siyan sneered.
"Fine, I see you have plenty of guests."
"Eh! Siyan!" Jin urged, trying to stop him but failing.
Jin gritted her teeth and saw that Yu Siyan was walking towards Qiao Xi. She quickly hatched a plan and turned to say, "Quick, take pictures! If Yu Siyan cancels his contract, we'll say Qiao Xi seduced him and he's stepping up for her!"
She knew Yu Siyan's temperament; he was the type to act impulsively in any situation.
So, she had to seize the last chance to draw some blood!
Watching Yu Siyan approach Qiao Xi, all the other guests were wide-eyed, gasping in shock!
What's going on?
Ye Sisi whispered, "Siyan, stay calm, stay calm…"
Yu Siyan couldn't calm down.
The gratitude for saving him, he was now determined to repay.
He bent down, his long fingers brushing against Qiao Xi's wrist.
At that moment, a lazy voice rang out.
"Is that it? Is that all? Your special effects are terrible, did you make a mistake in the program? How can there be bugs in your setup?"
Yu Siyan froze: ?
He looked up stiffly and saw Qiao Xi holding a camera, moving around, "Also, is it appropriate for you to make me smile so brightly in a posthumous photo? Take another one, I'm not moving now, you won't use the wrong photo, right? Quickly, 3, 2, 1… Got it? Little fool? If you got it, press 1."
Everyone: ??????
Director Jin's eyes were about to pop out!
She didn't cry or make a scene; is this really Qiao Xi?! She used to be someone who would cry at negative comments and couldn't even shoot properly!
"Still need to answer questions?" Qiao Xi said, "Fine, I'll draw a few comments to answer."
Little 6 squealed, "It's enough, it's enough! Master, that's about all!"
But Qiao Xi was already in high spirits, and no amount of persuasion could stop her—
"Pregnant look? Are you pregnant? Yes, your dad is hiding in my belly, and he'll come out to play hide and seek with you soon."
"Fat? Yes, you're thin, you're the thinnest, you weigh five pounds including the box."
"Why show me a dirty face? Big brother, you haven't finished mourning, how can I laugh?"
"This woman looks familiar from a night venue? Yes, I didn't get to order you last time, it was a regret. Next time for sure."
"Want to be my brother? Sure, first cut off a younger brother to show your sincerity."