Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle-Chapter 15 - He Should Respect and Keep a Distance
Chapter 15: Chapter 15: He Should Respect and Keep a Distance
Chapter 15 -15: He Should Respect and Keep a Distance
Lu Xun, currently the youngest and most talented Emperor Lu in the entertainment circle and also exceptionally skilled in singing and dancing, was truly a pop king.
Although this new variety show wasn’t bad, it was impossible for someone of Lu Xun’s caliber to join.
What puzzled everyone even more was that he had never participated in a variety show before. Why would he suddenly join this one?
Wei Yao had filmed a movie with Lu Xun before, and they were fairly acquainted.
He looked at Lu Xun with disbelief and said with a smile, “I really didn’t expect the mystery guest the production team invited to be Mr. Lu.”
Others also agreed this was a huge surprise for them.
Keep in mind Lu Xun was not just an acting powerhouse but also a top-tier celebrity. With him on board, the viewership and demand rates were bound to be high.
Lu Xun walked over with a light laugh and said, “I had no work scheduled recently, so I decided to join this variety show as a way to relax.”
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Those present had heard about Lu’s car accident last week, and they believed him when he said he was there to relax.
Not being familiar with Lu Xun, the others all stood up to greet him and introduce themselves.
Luo Ning was surprised that Lu Xun was the mystery guest; in her previous life, the original guest hadn’t canceled due to schedule issues. Was it really such a coincidence now?
However, she had a good impression of Lu Xun. The previous guest wasn’t very approachable, but having him instead was nice.
She also followed the lead and stood up to introduce herself to Lu Xun.
When Bo Xiangxiang saw Lu Xun, her eyes sparkled with admiration. Before she had taken over this body, Lu Xun was her idol and crush.
She used to think he was out of reach, but now she had the opportunity to get to know him. She had to seize it.
Thus, she was the last to sweetly introduce herself, smiling as she said, “Mr. Lu, you are my idol. I’ve watched all the movies you’ve been in and I really love them.”
That was true. She often fantasized about meeting Lu Xun and starting a romance with him; the thought alone could make her wake up smiling from a dream.
But in the past, she was ordinary looking and just an obscure, eighteenth-tier celebrity—unable to even get close to him, she could only admire from a distance.
Now that she was beautiful and particularly favored by men, maybe she really could catch Lu Xun’s attention.
Not only would that fulfill a past dream, but Lu also had extensive connections and resources both inside and outside the entertainment circle. If she became his girlfriend, skyrocketing to become a top young starlet or even winning Best Actress was well within reach.
Her behavior did seem like that of a fan, so the others didn’t think much of it.
Lu Xun’s handsome face carried a hint of aloofness as he replied, “Thank you!”
He was good at reading people, and though Bo Xiangxiang seemed ordinary on the surface, her eyes hid an intense eagerness and utilitarian spirit. He planned to keep his distance.
Meanwhile, the live stream’s comment section was exploding with screaming and excitement.
[Ahhh, my male god is the mystery guest; I’m so excited I could faint.]
[Oh my gosh, to see my male god on a live variety show in my lifetime, I feel complete.]
[My male god’s visuals are to die for; I need to screenshot this.]
[What kind of divine production team is this, to invite my male god as a guest? Props to them.]
The director, reading these comments, was somewhat speechless. Weren’t they just calling them a rubbish and blind production team earlier? Opinions sure changed quickly.
Even he was somewhat mystified as to why Lu Xun had actively requested to participate in their variety show. Did their show really have that much appeal?
Regardless of the reason, for the production team, this was like a pie falling from the sky; turning it down would be foolish.
Watching the number of viewers in the live broadcast room skyrocket by dozens of times, the smile on his face couldn’t be concealed. With Emperor Lu’s participation, they had secured high ratings and buzz for their first episode.
If nothing unexpected happened, he felt the show was bound to be a hit.
[Is Bo Xiangxiang a real fan or a fake one? Right off the bat, she says the male god is her idol. Is she just trying to ride his coattails?]
[It could be real. After all, because the male god is so great, it’s normal for other celebrities to like him.]
[It might be an act. If she declares herself as a fan right away, wouldn’t that make it easier for her to interact and strike up a conversation with the male god in the upcoming episodes?]
[She’s the lowest-ranked celebrity here; it feels a bit off to display such behavior just after a round of greetings.]
[I don’t like her either; knowing what’s been trending, she still asked Luo Ning if she wanted to swap seats, so Luo Ning and Ji Xinghang could catch up, giving off a green tea vibe.]
[You’re right. Now that you mention it, she does seem a bit crafty.]
[How could you say that about our Xiangxiang? She moved seats to let Luo Ning catch up with Ji Xinghang out of kindness. In your eyes, does that translate to being crafty?]
[Exactly, our Xiangxiang is so innocent; she’s practically an angel with no ulterior motives.]
Bo Xiangxiang’s fans took the stage, vigorously praising her as an angelic figure, exceptionally pure and kind.
But the spotlight was on Lu Xun. Other guests’ fans and neutral viewers didn’t pay much attention.
Inside the small courtyard, with all eight guests present, the director explained the day’s activities.
“Our theme for this episode is Leisurely Pastoral Life, so you’ll be experiencing the life of farm families.”
“The applicants for the talent show will arrive tomorrow. You eight will have the chance to get acquainted today before we form teams tomorrow.”
“To experience life on a farm, you can’t reap without sowing. Since you’ve just arrived, we will provide the rice and vegetables for lunch, but you’ll need to cook it yourselves.”
“After lunch and an hour of rest, everyone will need to go out into the village to find work to do, in order to earn food for dinner.”
“What you can eat tonight, whether or not you will be full, is all up to you.”
After the director finished, Tong Jia looked unamused, “I knew the so-called ‘leisure’ was just a guise; labor is the reality.”
“Typical of the production team, not good at heart at all. In the end, we have to be self-sufficient for everything,” Wei Yao said with a laugh.
The director chuckled, “Since it’s a farm experience, it’s only fun if it’s self-sufficient.”
“Now we’ll leave this place to you, and we’ll step back.” After finishing, the director left, taking his team with him and leaving only the live broadcast equipment in the small courtyard.
Wei Yao, being the oldest, looked at the others and said, “Let’s then collaborate and sort out lunch. Who here can cook?”
“I can stir-fry a few home dishes, but they may not taste that great,” he added.
As the show aimed for authenticity, they hadn’t revealed the first episode’s theme to any of the guests beforehand. Up until now, they didn’t know what was in store.
Everyone had assumed that since it involved a boy group talent show, the live theme would be related. The idea of a pastoral farm life experience as the first episode’s theme had not crossed their minds.
Not until they had taken the production team’s transport today did they finally learn; therefore, the guests were mostly unprepared, relying on their improvisation skills.
