The program Lu Mingxi invested in was called "Ting Shuo."
It was hosted by three well-known domestic hosts. The three hosts and three guests sat at a table for a talk show.
Because of its relaxed style, there were also short table games during the breaks.
Qin He watched a few episodes, and the program format was the same.
Within a couple of days, Lu Mingxi sent her some questions from the program director.
Qin He crossed out several questions about her private life and sent the rest back.
Given the questions, the program team could actually provide standard answers on the teleprompter.
But Qin He knew the mortician profession deeply and had no intention of memorizing those standard answers.
In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the recording. Qin He put on light makeup. When the production team sent a car to pick her up, she got in and discovered the driver was Lu Mingxi.
Sitting in the back seat of the RV, Qin He stretched lazily, "Your program's recording is too early."
"We can't help it. Post-production editing is still needed. The director said other guests have tight schedules."
Qin He closed her eyes to rest, "Who are the other two guests?"
"I don't know. I'm not interested in other guests, so I didn't ask." Lu Mingxi looked at her from the rearview mirror, a hint of gentleness in his smile. "Be careful not to smudge your makeup if you fall asleep."
Qin He wore a black dress with a red gemstone necklace that day, her skin porcelain white and delicate.
The program was recorded at the Qingcheng Satellite TV Broadcasting Building. Qin He was taken backstage upon arrival.
Lu Mingxi also parted ways with her, "I need to see the director. Call me if anything comes up."
Qin He waved her hand, "It's nothing. Thank you."
Lu Mingxi smiled and left.
In the waiting room, Qin He took out her phone to pass the time.
Before long, the door was pushed open, and a beautiful woman stood at the door, exuding a heroic aura.
She saw Qin He and immediately smiled and walked over, "Qin He, I heard before I came that you were one of today's guests. Hello, my name is Yin Zi."
"Hello." Qin He recognized Yin Zi and smiled, "You're the female lead of 'Jiang Yue Xing,' right? I saw you at the kick-off ceremony before."
Yin Zi was cheerful and sat down, "Yes. Ming Chi and I are friends. You're Ming Chi's cousin, so you're also my friend."
They chatted for a while, mostly about 'Jiang Yue Xing,' Ming Chi, and this program.
After Yin Zi's assistant brought water twice, both of them realized something was wrong.
"We've been here for an hour, right?"
Yin Zi frowned, "Do we have to wait this long? Then why did they ask us to come so early?"
Qin He had little energy, "Maybe it will be our turn soon."
Another hour passed. Yin Zi's expression turned ugly, "No, I'll have my assistant go ask the director team. What's going on?"
The assistant returned shortly after going, "Sister Yin Zi, the director team said the mystery guest is stuck in traffic. They asked us to wait a little longer."
Qin He raised her eyebrows slightly, "Mystery guest?"
Yin Zi sat aside, "This program always has three guests. Two are announced, and one is a mystery guest. But normally, they don't keep it a secret from the participating guests. What are they up to this time?"
She turned to look at Qin He, "Qin He, let's reapply some makeup. I see yours is a bit smudged too."
The two went to the makeup room to touch up their makeup. Yin Zi had brought a professional makeup artist, while Qin He only reapplied her lipstick. They returned to the waiting room.
Another two hours passed, and the production team brought the boxed lunches.
Yin Zi's face was cold, "I'm not recording anymore. I've never met a guest with such airs!"
The assistant tried to persuade her.
Qin He opened the boxed lunch and thought, this program was invested in by Lu Mingxi, and it was her friend's project.
She also persuaded them a bit, "At least eat something before you leave. You can't leave on an empty stomach, right?"
Yin Zi laughed, "You're still in the mood to eat? Your temperament is quite different from the spoiled Qin family eldest daughter people talk about online."
Despite her words, they both finished lunch and had some water.
As soon as the lunch boxes were cleared, someone from the production team came to inform them.
"The mystery guest has arrived. Please proceed to the studio."
Yin Zi's pretty face turned ashen with anger. The two of them walked towards the studio together.
Qin He whispered, "Don't look so angry. The audience won't know if you're angry, and they might think you're being difficult!"
Yin Zi gritted her teeth, "What airs do I have to put on? I've only been in the industry for two years. 'Jiang Yue Xing' is my first leading role. As for this mystery guest, I'd like to see who it is!"
The two arrived at the studio and sat down, but did not see the mystery guest.
After the director called "Action," the host finished the commercial break and began introducing the two guests.
Yin Zi's pretty face softened, and she said a few words to the camera with a smile, but her expression was still a little unnatural.
Qin He nodded faintly, "Hello, everyone."
The host smiled and looked at Qin He, "We are very honored to thank Ms. Qin for taking time out of her busy schedule to join us on our program."
Next came the conversation. The host was experienced and soon steered the topic to Yin Zi's 'Jiang Yue Xing.'
"I heard that 'Jiang Yue Xing' is currently filming on location in the grasslands. Did Yin Zi fly back specifically to participate in our program?"
Yin Zi smiled, "Yes, I've always liked the program 'Ting Shuo.' And since I don't have any scenes recently, I specially came back."
The host sounded regretful, "Actually, we also invited Ming Chi, but unfortunately, he didn't come back this time. Is he currently filming his scenes?"
Qin He was asked several times for her opinion on 'Jiang Yue Xing.'
As the program progressed, after asking Yin Zi a few questions, they started asking Qin He.
Towards the end, the mystery guest made their appearance.
The host looked mysterious, "Speaking of this mystery guest, they have a 'no fight, no acquaintance' relationship with both of you."
No fight, no acquaintance?
Qin He sensed something strange.
The door behind the table opened automatically, and a familiar woman in a pink evening gown stood there, waving at the camera.
Qin He's expression changed slightly.
Yin Zi, on the other hand, turned completely livid.
"Why did you invite Song Nuan without telling me?" Yin Zi asked the host in a low voice.
The host smiled, "Welcome, Song Nuan!"
Although Song Nuan had been through scandals and had a terrible reputation, "black fame" was still fame, and her traffic remained.
Moreover, after several major fan departures, Song Nuan's current fans were a group of die-hards who wouldn't admit even if the black material was placed before them.
Seeing that the host ignored her, Yin Zi stood up to leave.
Qin He grabbed her under the table, "If you leave now, it might be exactly what they want!"
If Yin Zi left now, the trending topic that night would undoubtedly be her throwing a tantrum. It would seem like a program accident, but it would actually be a hot topic for traffic.
Yin Zi gritted her teeth and sat down, but her expression could no longer improve.
Song Nuan gracefully walked down, holding her skirt, and sat opposite Qin He.
The host introduced Song Nuan and smiled at Qin He and Yin Zi.
The conflict between Song Nuan and Qin He originated from Gu Qishen. These two major wealthy families in Qingcheng, plus Song Nuan, a rising star, were simply a recipe for traffic.
As for Yin Zi, Song Nuan was originally cast as the female lead in 'Jiang Yue Xing,' but Yin Zi was the one who replaced her. Recently, Song Nuan's fans had been flooding Yin Zi's Weibo with insults.
Yin Zi's fans had also fought back fiercely, creating quite a spectacle.
The viewership for this episode was bound to explode!