"Hmm... is there something that can't be seen?"
"..."
The demands from the bullet comments to open the kitchen door were too loud. The cameraman stood in place, somewhat troubled. On one side were the viewers, and on the other, the current popular boy group. Before he could decide what to do, the director's voice came through his earpiece:
"Open the door."
The cameraman cast an apologetic glance at He Yi, but inwardly, he wasn't apologetic at all; he was filled with excitement.
In fact, they also wanted to know what was going on inside.
Then, a staff member stepped forward and, in He Yi's sight, resolutely and slowly opened the door.
Everyone, including the viewers in front of the screen, held their breath.
Was it a ghost or not? This was the question on everyone's mind.
The door was finally opened, and the scene inside was revealed in its entirety.
A person wrapped in a white blanket, with messy hair falling over their face, held a steaming bowl of instant noodles. Their eyes were vacant as they stared straight ahead, leaning motionlessly against the wall, eating the noodles in their hands.
This person was Shen Jianxi.
Because the program was starting today, she had played a few more rounds with Ji Zhaoyun yesterday, and it had gone on until past three in the morning, almost four.
Although she stayed up late, she rarely stayed up so late unless it was for exercise. If she hadn't been so hungry this morning, Shen Jianxi wouldn't have been able to get up.
She had just woken up and hadn't had time to check the messages in the group chat, so she naturally didn't know the production team had already arrived. Even when He Yi suddenly closed the door, she hadn't paid attention. Including 77's reminder, she was so hungry she couldn't think, and she couldn't remember what 77 had said.
Now, they were all staring at each other, and it took a while for them to react.
"Is this that detestable imperial clan member Shen Jian?"
"Damn it! Although I was prepared, I still feel disgusted seeing him!"
"Me too! Can we get this person to quit? One bad apple spoils the whole bunch."
"...Let me say this quietly, Shen Jian is really good-looking."
"No matter how good-looking he is, it can't cover his wicked heart. It's a pity for the brothers who have to team up with someone like this for a year."
"......"
The screen was filled with her negative comments. Even if there were occasional neutral or complimentary remarks, they were all viciously attacked by other fans and dared not speak.
Under everyone's gaze, Shen Jianxi merely glanced at them and continued to eat her instant noodles.
The sky is big, the earth is big, eating is the biggest.
Hunger makes one unable to think.
Thus, the dozen or so people in the room and the fans in front of the screen enjoyed a free mukbang.
Only after she swallowed the last bite did her nerves begin to liven up.
Shen Jianxi clutched the blanket around her, put on her professional smile, and waved at everyone with her free hand, "Hi~ Good morning everyone, I'll go change first, see you later~"
With that, she slipped back behind He Yi, sticking close to the wall.
Wuwuwu, her dignity was gone just like that!!!
He Yi gave an awkward smile and quickly changed the subject, "Let's go look somewhere else!"
It was ten minutes later when everyone was ready and gathered in the hall.
In these ten minutes, He Yi had taken them on a tour of the entire villa. All the fans had exhausted the word "envy," but at the same time, their favorability towards ILC Company had soared.
The four sat on the sofa, from left to right: He Yi, Shen Jianxi, Jing Luan, and Lu Gaozhuo. The four boys sat obediently, awaiting instructions.
The program host, who was also the tour guide for this trip, cleared his throat and, with a fluctuating tone, spoke quickly and clearly while reciting the sponsorship advertisements.
Shen Jianxi clapped silently in her heart, thinking to herself, with this skill, it's a shame not to be a rapper...
After the sponsorship announcement, it was time for the formal segment. The guide smiled like a kindergarten teacher and said gently,
"Next, we will begin our week-long journey. The places we go will be uncertain."
This sentence piqued everyone's curiosity.
The places are uncertain, does that mean they get to decide?
"The director's team is starting trouble again, I like it."
"I completely believe this show has no script now. The brothers' confusion from this morning to now makes them look so pitiful."
"This variety show seems quite interesting, I'm hooked."
"......"
The guide smiled, and the four inexplicably shivered.
"I believe you're very curious about what 'uncertain places' means."
"This week, all your travel expenses must be earned by yourselves. The money you earn will not only cover your food, accommodation, and transportation but also be enough to buy train tickets to the next city."
"Of course, if you earn enough money, you can also buy plane tickets."
Seeing the expressions on the faces of the four on the sofa gradually turn into disbelief, the guide, Chu Yunqing, continued with a mischievous smile,
"What's more, to test your willpower, your food, accommodation, transportation, and travel expenses will also be your responsibility."
By the end of this, the popular boy group had lost their souls. They thought this was the peak of devilishness, but there was still one last sentence:
"Everyone, except for your change of clothes, toothbrush, toothpaste, and towel, all other items must be handed in. Note, all items, including but not limited to jewelry, facial cleansers, etc."
Lu Gaozhuo couldn't help himself at this point. He had always taken good care of his skin. Even though he heard it with his own ears, he still asked with a sliver of hope, "Not even skincare products?"
Chu · Utterly Ruthless · Yunqing's devilish smile: "No."
"Can we not have a guide?" Jing Luan glared at him, as if he would throw him out the next second if he could.
"Help, my mom told me to get out and laugh hahahahahaha." Sou Dan Novel Network
"My Luan Ge is still my Luan Ge hahahahaha."
"Wild imagination, the director is probably meeting an artist who wants to throw the guide out for the first time hahahahahaha."
"......"
Chu Yunqing twitched his mouth and quickly said, "No!"
"Alright," Jing Luan slumped onto the sofa with disappointment.
Chu Yunqing decided to announce the next item, no longer looking at these annoying little brats, "Okay, now hand in your things."
Seeing that there was no room for negotiation, the four reluctantly handed over their belongings. With 77 around, Shen Jianxi wasn't worried about her wig falling off or her disguise being seen through.
"Good, the cash you have left is your initial group fund. Now I declare! Our happy journey begins now!"
"Hahaha." The four chuckled in coordination, but their laughter didn't sound happy at all.
Instead, the bullet comments were flooded with "hahahahahaha."