Lin Yinyin, recalling the conversation between the two just now, was suddenly shocked and quickly spoke to remedy the situation: "You're right, we are public figures and should bring positive energy to our audience."
"I've been a bit unwell and haven't quite adjusted to being on the deserted island. I'll do the tasks properly from now on, and you should also cheer up~"
After speaking, Lin Yinyin left with a stiff smile, inwardly asking the Actress System: "Why did he try to trick me, wanting me to embarrass myself in public? Did I offend him before?"
Ah Xi sneered, "Don't forget whose company this variety show belongs to, and who is funding the prize money. Your statement is no different from not working and taking 10 million yuan for nothing!"
"Moreover, this variety show is very popular, and many people are breaking their heads to get on it. Not only will you bring glory to this show, but this show will also elevate your fame and net worth to the next level."
Lin Yinyin bit her lip tightly. What she had said earlier was too ambiguous. Some anti-fans would definitely spread rumors and ruin her reputation.
It truly was beauty that misled people. She would have to be careful with her words when facing Bai Xingyan, the investor, from now on.
As expected, the live broadcast chat immediately exploded.
【Heh, some people make money so easily. Others work hard for three months, while she gets served food and easily coasts to the end, hahahaha 10 million secured.】
【Can't help it, she's got great charm and a devoted fan willing to serve her.】
【Stringing him along without dating him, just to rely on a man to coast to the end, right?】
【One isn't enough, and now she wants to drag my baby over to serve her too!】
【You people are too much. You're jealous of Yinyin's stunning beauty. Do you know how hard she works normally?】
【Let Yinyin go. She already explained that she was just not used to the environment before. Don't be so malicious.】
【Heh, the filter on the beauty of the upstairs must be set to level 1000. They're really good at fawning, aren't they?】
The production team was in a headache. They quickly signaled the higher-ups, and waves of paid commenters flooded the live broadcast, shifting the narrative.
When Qiao Ci returned, Bai Xingyan had already finished preparing the meal. Seeing the well-presented food, she casually threw him a sun hat woven from vines and then sat on the soft sand to enjoy the meal.
Upon receiving the exquisitely hand-woven sun hat, Bai Xingyan was visibly stunned. He looked at the sun hat curiously, sneaking a glance at Qiao Ci. Had she gone out to make a hat for him just now?
"Eat first," Qiao Ci said, seeing him holding the hat as if it were a new toy and not eating properly.
"Um, you're a girl, you should wear it." Although he really liked the exquisite little hat, Qiao Ci was a girl after all, and it would be better for her to use it. He was already troubling her by teaming up with her on this trip.
"Your skin is sensitive and prone to sunburn, wear it. If I need one, I can always weave another one."
Qiao Ci knew through the little spoon that in her previous life, Bai Xingyan had also come to this show after the original host was eliminated. Due to some family matters, he came to this secluded place to relax.
Due to prolonged direct sunlight, his skin suffered some damage. He was picked up the next day. As for what happened later, the little spoon was unclear.
Bai Xingyan looked at Qiao Ci, smiling with his eyes curved. He obediently put the hat on his head, forgetting to even say thank you. He lowered his head and began to eat their first lunch with her.
【I never expected Qiao Ci to be so heartwarming. Just for this, I'm coming back to be her fan.】
【Tsk tsk tsk, this woman doesn't seem like a good person. Isn't she trying to charm my baby?】
【Wuwuwu, baby, I want to eat king crab too. Can you make it for me yourself?】
【The person upstairs, are you going into the sea to catch king crabs yourself?】
【King crab: Don't catch me, I'll climb out myself!】
At night, as they were saying goodnight, Qi Sixian arrived.
Qiao Ci was too sleepy. After greeting Qi Sixian, she crawled into the tent and fell into a deep sleep.
The two found a corner without cameras before stopping.
"You're a good kid, you didn't even say you were back." Qi Sixian patted Bai Xingyan's shoulder forcefully.
The two played together often when they were young; they were childhood friends.
"Yeah, Grandpa said I'm not young anymore and it's time to come back and bear my responsibilities." Bai Xingyan's face was partially hidden in the darkness, his emotions unclear, and he seemed somewhat dispirited.
"Alas, it can't be helped. You're the only one in your family; you'll definitely inherit the family business and manage the entire group in the future. Unlike me, who has a bunch of siblings constantly eyeing that little bit of family fortune, it's annoying to even look at."
"But it's fine too, I'm relatively free and can do things I like."
"Grandpa is arranging blind dates for me. I knew this would happen when I grew up. Although I don't like it, I don't really resist it."
"Recently, for some reason, I get very nervous thinking about going on blind dates with women, so I came here to relax." They always talked about everything; Bai Xingyan had nothing to hide and directly shared his troubles with his friend.
"By the way, you've been single your whole life... don't tell me you have gynophobia?" Qi Sixian immediately denied it, "No, that's not right. You were quite enthusiastic towards Qiao Ci. At first, when I saw you chose to join her team, I thought you wanted to hit on her."
"No, it was precisely because she ignored me that I insisted on joining her team. Alas, my life has been smooth sailing. If there are no ups and downs, I always doubt if I'm still alive." Bai Xingyan pretended to be profound and sighed.
"You, why are you so old-fashioned? It shows that Grandpa Bai has been pushing you too hard this time."
"Alright, since you're here, stop thinking about those unpleasant things. Relax properly. If nothing else, the scenery here is quite good," Qi Sixian said, looking at the starry sky in the distance and comforting his friend.
"Mhm."
Daybreak. Qiao Ci got up early for her morning exercises. When she returned, she found breakfast prepared: two bird eggs, two corn, and a delicious mushroom soup.
It's good to have a dedicated chef, Qiao Ci lamented as she happily ate her breakfast.
Her gaze accidentally fell on the neck of the handsome youth opposite her, who had lost his appetite, and saw a patch of red rash. Qiao Ci's small face tightened, and she casually asked, "What's wrong with your neck?"
Bai Xingyan touched his neck and said dismissively, "Nothing, maybe it's too stuffy in the tent, I got heat rash."
Qiao Ci looked at the dark circles under the handsome youth's beautiful eyes and felt a little unhappy.
If it weren't for her weaving him a straw hat to keep him as her chef, he should have been sent back by now due to sun damage, to enjoy air conditioning and a soft bed.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up.
After a hasty breakfast, she instructed Bai Xingyan, "I'm going up the mountain to find something. If I'm not back by noon, just eat something simple."
With that, she returned to the tent to get some tools and headed up the mountain.
Bai Xingyan hadn't slept well and was a step slower. He originally wanted to go with Qiao Ci, but she had already gone far, so he had no choice but to give up.