Chapter 20: The Dinner Showdown!!!

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Bai Fuyuan had no objections to Yu Zhi’s proposal, and the group began the first round of challenges.

[The director is really making this show something special.]

[Is this show actually an acting training class? The favoritism from certain investors is just too obvious, isn’t it?]

Zhao Liheng confirmed his position and pulled the cameraman back. “Remember, focus on capturing Xia Shuang’s scenes.”

He sighed, feeling mentally exhausted. No matter what he did, the ones doing the hard work always ended up suffering.

The investors wanted to showcase Xia Shuang’s abilities on the show, so what could he do? He just had to painfully find chances for her to perform.

Not far away, Bai Fuyuan, following the script’s requirements, curled up on the bed provided by the production team. His clothes were casually undone, giving him a fragmented, broken aura.

Yu Zhi was already tall, and with her eight-centimeter heels, she was much taller than most men, making her role as the older brother feel perfectly natural.

Bai Fuyuan lowered his head, covering his face with the blanket to simulate crying, but inside he was already plotting how to complete the task. His mission was to spin around joyfully.

A ridiculous concept. The staff member explaining the mission to him couldn’t stop smiling the entire time.

He was supposed to have everyone join hands and spin around together. Imagine a girl who had been through so much suffering—how could she possibly hold hands with everyone and spin in this kind of scene?

“Why are you crying? Remember, you came in on your own.”

...

Several people yet to enter the stage stared at the two inside, chatting animatedly.

Shi Hailing: “Bai Fuyuan is so flamboyant, he doesn’t look like a man at all...”

Li Ze: “Just say he’s gay, no big deal...”

Shen Jiayu: “Sister Ling, how should I perform later?”

Shi Hailing was deeply immersed in watching Yu Zhi’s acting. Bai Fuyuan was clearly following Yu Zhi’s rhythm perfectly, not missing a beat. She’s improved again, she simply concluded.

Using Yu Zhi as an example, she explained to Shen Jiayu. It was unexpected that he would dare to ask for advice, but understandable—everyone wants to leave a good impression in front of the camera.

“Watch Yu Zhi’s performance carefully. You don’t need to learn every detail, just imitate her body movements. The eye expressions require practice, but learning to add just the right amount of physical gestures is enough to get you through today’s task.”

Shen Jiayu was the last to go on stage. In the venue, only Li Ze remained. Neither of them were actors, but with the right body language, the audience would understand.

“Sister Ling, is Yu Zhi really that good at acting now?” Shen Jiayu asked after hearing this.

“Excellent!”

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Shi Hailing’s praise was high, and Shen Jiayu knew it was rare to get such a compliment from her. Yu Zhi had truly done what she once promised.

His gaze shifted from Yu Zhi to Xia Shuang, then subtly away.

“Looks like Yu Zhi is about done...” Gu Qing said, then immediately regretted it. She wasn’t usually one to hold her tongue, so what was wrong today?

Before she could dwell on it, Li Ze pinched her arm and said, “Tell me more…”

Seeing no way out, Gu Qing glanced sideways and urgently said, “It’s our turn! Don’t let the first round go to waste!”

Gu Qing struggled hard and quickly rushed towards Yu Zhi. Joking aside, if she didn’t run now, she’d definitely be skinned alive!

Gu Qing burst in suddenly, startling not only the two acting but also the online viewers watching intensely.

[Wow, Gu Qing suddenly appeared and I realized I hadn’t blinked in all this time staring at the screen.]

[Seriously, why did Yu Zhi stop acting? What is she doing on a variety show?]

[Yu Zhi has a new drama coming out recently, but her company isn’t promoting it. Did she offend the higher-ups again?]

[Such great acting should stay in Hengdian and not come out; variety shows really lower the standard!]

“Where are your manners?” Yu Zhi’s voice turned cold as she took two steps forward and pretended to kick Gu Qing.

Gu Qing had some acting experience too, so she played along, “Brother, Mom told me to call you for dinner. Where’s sister? I didn’t see her in her room just now.”

Yu Zhi squinted her eyes, looking down on Gu Qing, then burst into laughter. “Haha, Nong, behind you.”

Though Gu Qing already knew what was about to happen, she still turned slowly, drawn in by Yu Zhi’s acting, then screamed sharply, “Ah!!! Sister, why are you in brother’s room? And... like this...”

Those waiting outside rushed in after hearing Gu Qing’s scream.

“What’s going on?”

“Son, what’s wrong with your sister?”

...

Shi Hailing grabbed Yu Zhi’s arm and slowly backed away. “Zhi, it’s not what Mom thinks, right?”

The scene was still unfolding. Yu Zhi felt Shi Hailing’s hand tighten, knowing she was about to act, and smiled lightly. “Mom, why don’t you check on sister?”

Shi Hailing clearly understood why Yu Zhi mentioned her sister and showed a fierce expression. “What a worthless thing, dare to come to your room? Without that little bit of money, who would want her?”

Yu Zhi’s brow twitched, unprepared for this on-the-spot challenge...

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She pushed Shi Hailing toward the bed. “Teach that brat a good lesson. Don’t let sister pick up her bad habits…”

Her tone was eerie and frightening. Gu Qing shuddered unexpectedly.

[This is intense! Amazing! This is what acting looks like when done by someone truly talented!]

[Not many can hold the entire scene like this. Sister Zhi is definitely one of them. I wonder who still dares to say Sister Zhi only has a pretty face?]

[Don’t forget the task! The first round is almost over!]

Just as everyone was working together to continue the scene, Xia Shuang suddenly fell.

Yu Zhi stepped in front of her, reaching out. “Shuang’er! Why are you here too?”

“Don’t touch me! Ugh, dirty!”

Caught off guard by being called dirty, Yu Zhi was a bit amused. “It’s all fake, Shuang’er, don’t ignore me.”

Xia Shuang grabbed Yu Zhi’s shirt, used the momentum to stand up, then suddenly turned and fell toward Shen Jiayu nearby. Without checking, Yu Zhi and Shen Jiayu both tumbled in that direction.

Li Ze reacted quickly and tried to help, but collided with Shi Hailing coming from the opposite direction. Everyone in the room, except Bai Fuyuan on the bed and Gu Qing standing by, fell down.

“What’s going on? Are they performing some kind of fancy wrestling?”

“Hahaha, Sister Ling, it’s all an accident!”

“Has Shuang’er completed her task?” Yu Zhi pressed down on Xia Shuang, who happened to be in her arms, and decided to tease her a bit.

Xia Shuang had always been afraid Yu Zhi’s teasing would cause misunderstandings, so she now wished she hadn’t grabbed Yu Zhi earlier. Not only had she failed the task, but she’d also become a laughingstock.

They helped each other up. Xia Shuang looked around apologetically, “Sorry, I wasn’t paying attention to my feet and tripped.”

Shen Jiayu held Xia Shuang’s arm and stared straight at Yu Zhi with dark eyes. “Any issues?”

Yu Zhi rolled her eyes and muttered, “Crazy!”

Zhou Su: “Yu Zhi! Don’t compare him to me. I find it embarrassing!”