(2)
Translator: _Min_
Meng Xue expressed her surprise, âHow many people must be vying for this?â
Feng Peizhi advised her earnestly, âThis time, the production will surely gather many top-tier actresses. Remember to make connections with these seniors; they are valuable resources for the future.â
Meng Xue etched these words in her heart.
She no longer dwelled on Si Fuqing snatching her variety show opportunity.
After all, the company had invested their best resources in her.
Tang Haiqiuâs new Xianxia drama had a reach far beyond any reality show.
Her primary focus remained on the film and television industry.
The following day dawned.
Si Fuqing rose early to walk her dog.
On her return, the assistant director, along with Meng Xue and Chi Yu arrived.
This marked the arrival of the special guests for this episode.
âHello, everyone,â Meng Xue greeted them politely. âThis is my first time on a variety show, so please, take good care of me.â
[Mengmeng, AH! AH! AH! AH!]
[Today is a meeting of the new and old star of the Starry Star Girls. This will be interesting!]
[Old? Meng Xue has already starred in three dramas. What does Si Fuqing have? Donât even compare them.]
[Si Fuqingâs fans really like to ride on the coattails of seniors. Itâs off-putting.]
Throughout, Meng Xue didnât even glance at Si Fuqing.
It wasnât out of mockery or disdain.
In her eyes, with her status, there was simply no need to bother about someone like Si Fuqing.
Ning Luoyao whispered, âAre your relations really that bad?â
âWe have no relation, so thereâs nothing bad about it,â Si Fuqing replied nonchalantly, âWant some beef jerky?â
Ning Luoyaoâs eyes sparkled, âYes, please!â
Meng Xue cast an indifferent glance at Ning Luoyao, who hadnât approached them.
The eight of them embarked on a new day of survival.
Along the way, they encountered obstacles prepared by the production team.
The first challenge awaited them at the entrance of a village.
âTodayâs task is quite special,â the assistant director said, looking at the card in his hand. âWe will split into four groups of two. Each group must prepare a performance.â
âThe group that attracts the most audience will receive the most resources.â
[Honestly, the production team takes good care of everyone. They even arranged stage performances for Meng Xue and Chi Yu, and even calligraphy for Teacher Shen.]
[It seems Si Fuqing is the one whoâs been neglected, right? But who knew, sheâs good at everything.]
The participants drew lots again.
This time, Ning Luoyao was lucky to team up with Si Fuqing.
She jumped with joy, âQingqing, Qingqing, look! Weâre in the same group!â Qi Shuning drew Meng Xueâs lot and sighed with relief.
She Imew she was no performer, at best capable of reciting poetry.
But Meng Xue was different. As the captain and center of the Starry Star Girls, her skills surely surpassed Si Fuqingâs.
Qi Shuning had nothing to worry about.
âShuning.â Meng Xue also had the intention to befriend Qi Shuning, âIâm so happy to be in the same group as you.â
Qi Shuning was a rising star of the Great Xia Platform, and building a good relationship with him was essential.
Yuan Heping had access to movie resources, while Shen Xiuwen was backed by the Heaven Earth Alliance.
Among the six permanent guests, indeed, it seemed that Si Fuqing was the least worthwhile to establish connections with.
âMeng Teacher, hello,â Qi Shuning greeted with a smile, âIâm glad to meet you.â After being rebuffed by Si Fuqing for days, she finally felt vindicated.
The same group, yet the difference was stark.
Si Fuqing seemed clueless about winning people over.
Xu Jiannian and Chi Yu formed a group, leaving Yuan Heping and Shen Xiuwen together.
The production team provided various musical instruments for the guests to choose from.
âQingqing, I donât really have any talents,â Ning Luoyao confessed, touching her head. âI can dance a bit of ancient dance and play the piano.â
âDonât worry, Iâve got this,â Si Fuqing said, flexing her wrists. âIâll go big this time, I wonât let you end up sleeping on the streets.â
The director, hearing âgo big,â felt a twitch in his eyelids, a foreboding feeling creeping in.
Si Fuqing had never promised to go big in previous recordings, and that already mentally-boomed him.
How much bigger could it get?
Just the thought gave the director a headache, as he clutched his chest. âQuick, have the pills ready for me.â
âIâll go first,â Meng Xue said, changing into a traditional-Xia outfit. âIâll perform a dance, though itâs just a little something.â
Qi Shuning accompanied her on the guzheng.
Undeniably, as the captain of a girl group, Meng Xueâs skills were formidable.
Her dance, âFan Dance of Ink,â was full of ancient charm.
[Meng Xue is indeed someone whoâs been invited to the Heave Earth Alliance.
Her ancient dance is too good!]
[This is more than just a little; sheâs too modest..]