Chapter 15: He Wants to Keep His Distance

Lu Xun, currently the youngest and most talented Best Actor in the entertainment industry, also possesses excellent singing and dancing abilities; he is a bona fide superstar.

Although this new variety show is not considered bad, it would be impossible for someone of Lu Xun’s status to participate in it.

What everyone finds even more puzzling is that he has never participated in a variety show before, so why would he suddenly join this one?

Wei Yao had filmed a movie with Lu Xun, so they were somewhat familiar with each other.

He looked at Lu Xun with an expression of disbelief and said with a smile, "I really didn't expect the mystery guest invited by the production team to be Lu-laoshi."

The others agreed, as this was a huge surprise for everyone.

One must know that Lu Xun is not only an award-winning actor but also the top of the top tier; with him joining, the viewership and streaming numbers would definitely not be poor.

Lu Xun walked over and chuckled, "I haven't had any work scheduled recently, so I just happened to come to this variety show to relax."

Everyone present had heard about the car accident Lu-yingdi was in last week, so they believed him when he said he came to relax.

The others were not familiar with Lu Xun, so they stood up one after another to greet him and introduce themselves.

Luo Ning was very surprised that Lu Xun was the mystery guest. In her previous life, the original guest did not withdraw from the show due to scheduling conflicts; could it really be such a coincidence now?

However, she had a relatively good impression of Lu Xun. The previous guest was not very easy to get along with, so having him as a replacement was not bad at all.

She followed the crowd, stood up, and introduced herself to Lu Xun.

When Bo Xiangxiang saw Lu Xun, her eyes sparkled with an unusual brilliance. Before she transmigrated into this body, Lu Xun was her idol and dream man.

She used to think he was unreachable, but now that she actually had a chance to get to know him, she had to seize it.

Thus, she was the last to introduce herself, saying sweetly with a smile, "Lu-laoshi, you are my idol. I’ve watched all the movies you’ve filmed, and I especially like them."

This was true; she used to fantasize that if one day she could get to know Lu Xun and develop a relationship with him, she would wake up laughing in her dreams.

It was just that she used to be plain-looking and was just an 18th-tier celebrity with no connections, so she couldn't even get close to him and could only admire him from afar.

Now that she was beautiful and outstanding, and particularly popular with men, perhaps she could really win Lu Xun over.

Not only would this fulfill her past dream, but Lu Xun also had extensive connections and resources both inside and outside the industry. If she became his girlfriend, her rise to becoming a top-tier star, or even a Best Actress, would be just around the corner.

Her performance looked like that of a fan, so the others didn't think much of it.

Lu Xun’s handsome face carried a sense of detachment. "Thank you!"

He was a good judge of character. While Bo Xiangxiang appeared normal on the surface, the hidden fervor and utilitarianism in her eyes were very strong. He decided to keep his distance.

At this moment, the bullet comments on the screen were filled with all kinds of screams and excitement.

【Ahhh, my idol is actually the mystery guest! I’m so excited I’m about to faint.】

【Oh my god, to think I’d live to see my idol on a live variety show; I feel complete.】

【My idol’s looks are absolute perfection; I want to lick the screen.】

【What kind of god-tier production team is this? To be so awesome as to invite my idol as a guest—kudos!】

The director, who was watching the bullet comments, was speechless. Weren't they just calling them a trash, blind production team a moment ago? The direction of the wind changed really fast.

In truth, he himself was a bit confused as to why Lu Xun had taken the initiative to ask to participate in their show. Could their show really have such great appeal?

But regardless, this was a huge pie falling from the sky for them; only a fool would refuse it.

Watching the number of viewers in the live stream increase dozens of times over, he couldn't hide the smile on his face. As expected, with the addition of the great Lu-yingdi, the viewership and viral potential of their first episode were secured.

As long as nothing went wrong, he felt this show would be a hit.

【Is that Bo Xiangxiang a real fan or a fake one? She says he’s her idol the moment she arrives; I wonder if she’s trying to leech off his popularity.】

【It could be real. After all, my idol is so great; it’s normal for other celebrities to like him.】

【It could also be an act. By claiming to be a fan right away, won't it be easier for her to strike up a conversation and get close to him in the upcoming show?】

【She has the lowest status here. It feels a bit strange for her to act like that right after everyone finished greeting each other.】

【I don't really like her either. Knowing about the trending topic, she just asked Luo Ning if she wanted to swap seats so Luo Ning could catch up with Ji Xingheng—it felt a bit "green tea" of her.】

【I hadn't noticed until you mentioned it, but now that you say it, she does seem a bit calculating.】

【Our Xiangxiang was clearly being kind by letting Luo Ning catch up with Ji Xingheng; how is that being calculating in your eyes?】

【Exactly, our Xiangxiang is so pure; she’s a little angel, not calculating at all.】

Bo Xiangxiang’s fans jumped in to praise her as a little angel, claiming she was especially pure and kind.

However, everyone’s attention was on Lu Xun, and the fans of the others and passersby didn't pay much attention.

In the small courtyard, all eight guests had arrived, and the director explained today's activities.

"The theme of this episode is 'Leisurely Pastoral Life,' so you will have to experience farm life for yourselves."

"The trainees participating in the talent show won't arrive until tomorrow. You eight can take today to get to know each other; we will divide you into groups tomorrow."

"To experience farm life, you naturally cannot reap without sowing. Since you have just arrived, we will provide the rice and vegetables needed for lunch, but you will have to cook them yourselves."

"After lunch, you will have an hour to rest, and then you must go into the village to find work to earn money for dinner."

"What you eat tonight, and whether you can eat your fill, depends on yourselves."

After the director finished speaking, Tong Jia looked speechless. "I knew the so-called 'leisure' was a front; working is the real deal."

"The production team really doesn't have good intentions; in the end, we have to be self-sufficient for everything," Wei Yao also said with a smile.

The director chuckled. "Since it's a farm experience, it's only interesting if you're self-sufficient."

"I'll leave you to it now; we're retreating." After the director finished speaking, he left the small courtyard with the others, leaving only the live-streaming cameras behind.

Wei Yao, the oldest, looked at the others and said, "Then let's divide the work and get lunch sorted. Who among you knows how to cook?"

"I can stir-fry a few home-cooked dishes, but the taste isn't great," he added.

The show’s main selling point was authenticity, so none of the guests had been told what the theme of the first episode would be or what they would be doing upon arrival.

Everyone had assumed that since it was related to a boy group talent show, the theme of the live stream would also be related to that. They never expected the first episode's theme to be a pastoral farm life experience.

They only found out after getting on the production team's bus today, and as a result, the guests were basically unprepared; it was truly a test of their ability to improvise on the spot.

(End of chapter)