When Ji Huan came down to find her, she was standing alone at the main entrance, looking lost.
"What are you thinking about? Why aren't you going up?"
"Sister Huan..."
Xia Weiliang pondered for a moment, then said slowly, "Teacher Xiao just told me... told me he wanted to transfer our relationship to an underground romance..."
As she struggled to utter these words, her cheeks flushed, and her heart began to flutter wildly again.
Without a word, Ji Huan raised her hand and tapped her forehead. She glared at her, "What are you thinking about! An underground romance? Setting aside whether he's serious or not, even if he is, do you still intend to agree?"
"I... I absolutely did not!" Xia Weiliang immediately corrected her errant thought. "In my current state, everything must prioritize my career! Let alone a movie king, even the movie king's father, it's an absolute no, a definite impossible!"
"Do you really mean that?" Ji Huan narrowed her eyes, staring at her suspiciously. She felt a deep sense of her own daughter growing up, and all her efforts to guard against unwanted attention were finally coming to fruition!
In her opinion, no movie king or trending celebrity could compare to the solid achievements she had earned through her own hard work! Thus, in certain respects, Ji Huan was stubbornly unlike someone who belonged in this industry. This was precisely why, even when Xia Weiliang was relentlessly mocked by the entire internet, Ji Huan never gave up on her! Sudian Novel Network.
"Mhm!"
Facing a man as vibrant as Xiao Yi, someone with whom she had even studied human anatomy, it was impossible for her heart not to stir.
However, as someone who had lived two lives, this slight flutter was not enough to shake her determination to strive!
What was a man compared to a thriving career?
When her dad became a top female idol, she could have any kind of child she wanted! Even if she fancied Xiao Yi, it would be him, crying and begging for her favor!
Thinking this, Xia Weiliang felt her confidence return!
In this life, she absolutely had the potential to become a father!
"You're smiling so foolishly, aren't you afraid of being photographed by reporters! Come in with me!"
"...Okay."
Xia Weiliang obediently followed Ji Huan inside, offering apologies one by one, starting from Director Jiang to Director Du.
She was still part of Meiyu; if things escalated too much, it would be awkward for everyone.
The fight quickly spread, with Meiyu's first, second, and third sisters having a brawl in the director's office. The scene itself was thrilling to imagine!
Fortunately, Meiyu had good discipline, and the news was confined to internal circulation. Any external whispers were mere fragments, with no clear details.
All that was known was that after that day, Yan Yishuang had completely vanished from public view. Some said she had offended several major powers and was jointly blacklisted, never to have a career in the industry again!
This, in turn, solidified the rumors that Xia Weiliang and Chu Qiao were backed by wealthy patrons.
Xia Weiliang couldn't be bothered. After receiving an email from Huang Yanyan at Yeshi, she immediately prepared her luggage and set off!
She loved her work! She loved her appearance fees!
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Huang Yanyan's observational variety show was titled "Courage."
In his own words, living required courage, growing old required courage, change required courage, and making decisions required courage...
In short, throughout life, the desire to live splendidly and freely was sustained by courage.
The show's format was simple: it featured young idol stars who, along with his camera crew, would venture deep into remote mountainous regions, filming and broadcasting in real-time for a two-week observation period.
"Courage" had limited pre-show promotion, and the show primarily featured up-and-coming idols. Aside from their fans, there were not many online viewers. The first episode, after a simple edit, was released on Yeshi the next day.
Xia Weiliang's fans had known about it for a long time. As soon as Wednesday evening at eight o'clock arrived, they were all eagerly anticipating seeing their "Empress."
This was their Empress's second variety show. Although it was not popular initially, they heard it was being filmed in the mountains, so the scenery must be beautiful. Coupled with their Empress's stunning looks, she would be a walking fashion spread!
Thus, amidst the anticipation of her fans, the first episode of "Courage" officially premiered.
Director Huang was someone who prioritized content over format. His productions always strived for emotional authenticity, and even the opening sequence was infused with a strong sense of rural and urban transition.
The two words "Courage" dominated the screen, almost entirely filling it. A few introductory remarks then led into the main content.
As the director and cameraman stepped out of the car and into an apartment building, the first guest was about to appear!
After ringing the doorbell, the door opened, revealing Xiao Nuomi.
She had just returned, and the young girl appeared to be in good spirits.
The bullet comments immediately recognized her: [The Empress's assistant! The little girl who was scared last time!]
[Upstairs, that sounds like someone with a story, please,大神, give us the scoop!]
Those who knew the full story quickly provided a synopsis of Yao Qian's misdeeds.
[I know, I know! I heard the Empress even charged out with a stick for this little assistant! So cool!]
[Wuwuwu~ It's good to see the little girl is okay~]
A clean and beautiful face soon appeared on the screen, wearing a rabbit headband, her small face glowing with fairness.
"Brother Qiao, we meet again!"
"Mhm, mhm, mhm, Weiliang darling~ You've become even more beautiful after a few days!"
Brother Qiao, as the team leader for the directing and cinematography crew, was personally following Xia Weiliang, the biggest star.
On screen, he was still sporting his distinctive style, this time a gothic look with dark eye makeup, which reminded Xia Weiliang of...
As Brother Cheng had said, Xia Weiliang was indeed the biggest star, but fortunately, there were still a few familiar faces.