Chapter 19: The Audience: Keep Performing, I'll Just Watch You Put On a Show

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“Wow, I never realized these dramas were all big productions—I’ve watched every single one.”
“If it weren’t for the blogger’s editing, I wouldn’t have believed these were the same person. Xu Zhaozhao’s acting is truly impressive!”

Soon, those who went to check the trending topics returned.

“Oh my god, is this some kind of vicious villainess system manifesting in real life?”
“I’m completely stunned. Not only does she play supporting roles in dramas, but even in romance variety shows, she’s relegated to the sidelines. If I had a boss and colleague like Chen Sisi, I’d probably lose it and give her a good beating.”
“So all this fuss about Xu Zhaozhao being pretentious and rude, and chasing after the film emperor—it’s all just an act, right?”
“Congrats to the person above, you finally figured it out!”

At this moment, the first team to form, Ke Hao, had already received one hundred yuan each from the staff along with Chen Sisi.

“Emperor Ke, what would you like for breakfast? It’s on me!” Chen Sisi shyly waved the bills in her hand.
“I think we need to plan carefully; this is our entire budget for the future. You can’t spend recklessly.”
“You’re so thoughtful, Emperor Ke. I’m just so foolish—only thinking about the present.”
With that, Chen Sisi lightly stuck out her tongue, thinking it would look adorable on camera, but in reality, it disgusted a large number of netizens.

“Oh my, this is the first time I’ve ever described Chen Sisi as ‘gross.’ Before this, she was my epitome of innocence and purity!”
“Is this... ‘cute but self-aware’?”
“Could Ke Hao actually be enjoying this? I’m so scared they’ll become a couple.”
“Why didn’t he continue teaming up with Song Qing? Although she’s not as pretty as Chen Sisi, her personality is genuinely good.”
“I second that.”

“Let’s take a walk around the village and see what food we can find,” Ke Hao said clearly. “First, let’s figure out breakfast, then lunch and dinner. How about that?”
“Great idea,” Chen Sisi said admiringly. “I’ll follow whatever Emperor Ke says.”

No matter what netizens said, Chen Sisi was giving her all in emotional value, and Ke Hao noticed nothing unusual.

Of course, there was no way he could have guessed that Chen Sisi would embarrass herself in such a way, and because of her, he had become the biggest source of entertainment for the audience.

Ke Hao’s team was also closely monitoring the livestream.

Seeing all the ridicule sparked by Ke Hao choosing Chen Sisi, the assistant asked the manager, “Sister Ge, should we inform the emperor about Chen Sisi’s situation?”
“No need,” Ge Huiyun shook her head. “Let’s wait and see.”

There was an agreement in the romance variety show: no one outside the guests could appear in the ancient tree village during filming.

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Now, the ancient tree village was covered with numerous cameras. If outsiders came, the show’s team would definitely notice.

Director Sun had a mercurial temper, and no one wanted to provoke him.

Moreover, Ke Hao rose to fame because of Director Sun, so she trusted that Sun wouldn’t harm Ke Hao.

Watching Ke Hao team up with Chen Sisi and leave the ancient residence quickly, the most disappointed was Song Qing.

She had thought Ke Hao would continue to team up with her.

Just yesterday, her senior brother had gotten along so well with her.

Could it be...

Could it be that all those smiles when they were together were fake, just an act?

Of course! Song Qing’s heart sank continuously. After all, her senior brother was a film emperor—wasn’t acting his specialty?

Yesterday, Chen Sisi and Xu Zhaozhao together invited him to team up. Not wanting to offend either side, he chose her as a shield.

The more she thought about it, the more disappointed Song Qing became, so much so that when Luo Chengfeng invited her, she didn’t hear a single word.

Shen Mu glanced at the speaker on the table and then at the camera filming him. Just as he was preparing to withdraw, he suddenly noticed two male guests standing in front of Chen Sisi.

“Sisi, I invited you first yesterday, but we didn’t manage to team up,” said fitness coach Sun Yu. “Today, let’s make up for yesterday’s regret, shall we?”

With Chen Sisi successfully teaming up with the film emperor, Xu Zhaozhao seemed to have no business left and was about to accept Sun Yu’s invitation without hesitation.

Before she could speak, another voice sounded.

“Zhaozhao, don’t be so quick to agree. How about considering me first?”

Xu Zhaozhao looked in surprise at the handsome face approaching her.

Zhan Wang, the music prince—how did he think of teaming up with her?

They had no prior connection at all.

At this moment, Jiang Wenya, who had teamed up with Zhan Wang yesterday, glared darkly at Xu Zhaozhao.

Receiving a murderous glare, Xu Zhaozhao felt helpless.

It’s everyone’s freedom to find someone else to team up with; it’s not like she forced anyone.

“Sorry,” she apologized to Zhan Wang, “I already...”

“Don’t rush to refuse,” Zhan Wang said sincerely, “Last night around midnight when I went out to use the restroom, I accidentally heard the piece you composed on the swing chair—it was beautiful.”

“Since you understand music, team up with me. I’m sure we’ll have a lot to talk about.”

“Although... I’m your fan...”

Xu Zhaozhao didn’t want to deny it; she was privately a fan of Zhan Wang.

The Weibo account “Greedy for Life Pass” had been following Zhan Wang for a long time.

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“But for teaming up, let’s stick to ‘first come, first served’!”

“That’s the fairest way.”

Especially since Sun Yu always chose her as his first option.

No matter what, she should be grateful.

“If it’s first come, first served, then Xu Zhaozhao, shouldn’t you hurry up and do the task with me?”

Just as Xu Zhaozhao was firmly refusing Zhan Wang to team up with Sun Yu, a cold voice came from behind her—Shen Mu’s.

“Haha, Shen Mu finally can’t stand it anymore!”
“He was just standing there stunned, probably didn’t react at first. Here comes the familiar taste of a cold-faced CEO!”

Turning around to see that tall figure, Xu Zhaozhao sighed inwardly.

“Shen Mu? When did I agree to continue teaming up with you?”

“Yesterday, when we were doing the task together.”

“Really? I don’t remember that.” Xu Zhaozhao couldn’t recall.

Unfazed, Shen Mu said, “When I was helping Aunt Fu cook and you were sleeping on the lounge chair, you said you’d continue teaming with me tomorrow.”

Xu Zhaozhao was even more surprised. “That’s impossible. I never talk in my sleep.”

“Nothing is absolute in this world!”

“Huh?” Xu Zhaozhao was filled with question marks.

She really didn’t talk in her sleep, but Shen Mu was cold and aloof; he wouldn’t lie.

Could it be that she actually said such things in her sleep?

“Did she?”
“I testify, no. I was watching their livestream the entire time yesterday.”
“Can you imagine a man as cold as ice telling a blatant lie with a straight face?”
“Isn’t that exactly what Shen Mu is doing?”
“Xu Zhaozhao is still trying to recall—it’s hilarious.”
“No blame on Zhaozhao; the cold, aloof CEO is jealous and can do anything, even lie a little...”

“Ahahaha...”
“Wow, is this the kind of trick your little uncle would use now?”