At that moment, Su Chengyang received a message on WeChat.
Manager Lin:【Why did you delete the Weibo?】
Su Chengyang:【I’ve decided not to go online anymore from now on.】
Manager Lin:【It’s not necessary.】
Manager Lin:【The local tourism bureau has used your photo to promote Wangjing Mountain. Can you repost it?】
Su Chengyang:【My photo was used?】
Manager Lin:【Well, the tourism industry in Wangjing Mountain is not well-developed, so they want to promote it through the program. It seems to be working well so far.】
No wonder when the director asked someone to take a picture of her, Lin Yu had conditions.
Su Chengyang replied with a【Okay,】then went back to Weibo and retweeted the promotional Weibo posted by the Tourism Bureau.
The promotional photos not only included her solo shots but also a group photo of her and Xingxiu.
During the three-hour broadcast of the first episode of <Travel>, not only did no one get impatient with the length of the program, but the enthusiasm and viewership increased as time went on, and the discussions grew larger.
The audience, who was originally only curious about the origin of Su Chengyang’s illustrations, was completely drawn in by the content and even forgot their initial purpose.
The entry #TravelPremiere# successfully entered the top three of the trending list less than half an hour after the program aired, followed closely by Su Chengyang’s hashtag, gaining momentum like a landslide.
Everyone, including the program team and guests, didn’t expect such a high response after the program aired. It exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Although Su Chengyang didn’t want to see her embarrassing side, in the end, she watched the last minute with Xiao Lu.
Until the program ended and the music started playing, Su Chengyang still wanted more.
Even though everything on TV is something that Su Chengyang has experienced, seeing it from a different perspective gives a different feeling.
For example, when the program team asked to check their luggage at the village entrance, Su Chengyang didn’t feel much at the time, just trying to hide as much as possible. But she never thought that her performance at the time would be so embarrassing from someone else’s perspective.
A screen full of “hahaha” deeply struck Su Chengyang’s few remaining self-esteem, especially later when she broke into the chicken coop alone for a piece of chicken. The barrage laughed hysterically, and Xiao Lu laughed hysterically too.
She hugged Su Chengyang’s neck and laughed hoarsely, “Xiao Chengyang, I never thought you could do this. After all, you’re a public figure.”
Su Chengyang deflated, “What’s wrong with being a public figure? Public figures have to eat too. Food is essential to the people.”
Xiao Lu laughed even more after hearing this. “My brother has really hit the jackpot! Chengyang, I have a strong feeling that you will be popular, I believe in you.”
“I don’t want to be popular!” Su Chengyang said angrily.
She just wants to complete her one-year contract and retire with honor. She’s even afraid that if she becomes popular, it will delay her from opening a bookstore.
Although the first episode was three hours long, by the end, almost all the viewers had lost track of time, so when the program entered its final stages, most of the viewers didn’t react.
【? ?】
【Is it over? Just like that?】
【Three hours is too short, wasn’t it recorded for two days?】
【Reporting the post-production teacher slacked off. They recorded for two days and only edited three hours of footage.】
【One person wrote a blood oath to request an extended version for members, including all the footage of Su Chengyang!】
【I was wrong, I was really wrong! How could I have said that the trailer is the essence of the program? This variety show, the trailer is not attractive at all compared to the actual show!】
【Don’t release a trailer for the next episode, just give us two more hours of the actual show.】
【Looking forward to the next episode!】
As Su Chengyang watched the scrolling comments, she couldn’t help but feel a little emotional.
She had worked diligently for nearly eight years, but had never been discussed so widely by so many people. Now, when she had done nothing more than participate in the program with a relaxed and indifferent attitude, the response she received was even better than all her previous efforts.
Xiao Lu turned off the projector and said to Su Chengyang, “Alright, it’s getting late. Rest early.”
Su Chengyang returned to her room and lay on the bed, unable to fall asleep.
She turned on the dim light on the bedside table, unlocked her phone, and opened Weibo.
The entry #TravelPremiere# and #GiveSuChengyangMeatNow# were closely ranked together, occupying the top spots on the trending list. Scroll down a little further, and the entry for “Wangjing Village” also appeared on the trending list.
During the three-hour broadcast of the program, five entrys related to <Travel> appeared on the trending list. There was no doubt that <Travel> had become a hit show after the first episode.
In the true sense of the word “hit,” Han Songxue and the others were so excited in their WeChat group as if it was New Year’s Day.
Su Chengyang clicked on the #TravelPremiere# topic and constantly refreshed the real-time Weibo updates. Since she wasn’t sleepy anyway, she lay down on her side with her phone and kept scrolling down.
【A Small Orange: Ahhhhh, three hours is too short! This variety show is definitely at the top in my heart. I really like Su Chengyang, Han Songxue, Song Mingan, Jiang Shanqi, Qi Fu… Their interaction patterns are so cute, just like ordinary friends.】
【Half a Mountain: If there wasn’t any video evidence, I wouldn’t believe that Su Chengyang only drew that series of illustrations because a mouse stole her last ham sausage.】
【Floating Clouds and Fragrant Air: Su Chengyang is like a universal adhesive, she fits well with whoever she is with. At first, Jiang Shanqi clearly had a grudge against her (Jiang Shanqi and a certain actress are from the same company), but they got along very well later, with Jiang Shanqi being tsundere and Su Chengyang being calm. I was so cute during the part when they got lost on the road! Yes, and the next day when they got up, they found that there was nothing left for them to eat for breakfast since they were late for morning tea, and Su Chengyang immediately got up and left. Jiang Shanqi even chased her with her face cream not completely wiped off!】
【Time Flows Like a Song: Cat&Dog video, please make me a member extended version, don’t make me beg on my knees! Also, the cute little brother who was with Su Chengyang later on, he’s the most handsome amateur little brother I’ve ever seen, really handsome! He looks so good with Su Chengyang.】
【The Sunset Over the Long River: Little brother Qi Fu is also very cute, he likes to wear skirts! I’m going to watch it again to find details!】
. . . . .
In the discussion topic, Su Chengyang rarely encountered people who criticized her. Most netizens were vigorously discussing the program’s content and expressing their opinions. In these Weibo posts, Su Chengyang also saw many self-made emojis.
Su Chengyang didn’t stroll for long and gradually fell asleep while feeling drowsy.
That night, Su Chengyang had a sweet dream.
The next morning, Su Chengyang woke up.
Subconsciously, she picked up her phone from the bedside, and several friends had sent congratulatory WeChat messages. Su Chengyang replied to each one.
After the program was aired yesterday, the online criticism of Su Chengyang decreased significantly. Her Weibo fans increased by nearly 500,000 overnight, and it was still rising. In a few hours, it would break one million.
Knock一
Xiao Lu knocked on her door. “Chengyang, are you up? Assistant Xu said we will still meet at that hotel tonight.”
“I’m up. I know,” Su Chengyang replied and sat up from the soft cotton quilt.
Su Chengyang got up and went to wash up. As she only had two days of recording time, she didn’t have to pack anything. After washing up and having breakfast, she spent a few hours with Xiao Lu at the third-floor gym.
During her break, Su Chengyang sat on her yoga mat and checked her phone for messages.
The WeChat group started buzzing again.
Han Songxue:【I overheard our manager and the scruffy screenwriter talking on the phone! They said that we will have a flying guest on the show after two episodes.】
Jiang Shanqi:【So what?】
Han Songxue:【To steal the spotlight.】
Jiang Shanqi:【Are you still in elementary school?】
Su Chengyang looked through the messages and said hello in the group, saying she would see them later.
Han Songxue:【@Su Chengyang, have you noticed that our post-production guy loves to cut your shots? Stick with me in the next episode so I can get more screen time. You know, after the show aired last night, my dad called me and said that when I talk back to you, I look silly and not wicked. He said I’m like a brainless female villain when I’m with someone else.】
Su Chengyang: “…”
【You don’t have to be so hard on yourself.】
Han Songxue: 【Do you understand why I have a sharp tongue? Because my dad has an even sharper tongue, it’s genetic.】
Jiang Shanqi:【Are you proud of that?】
Han Songxue:【Of course.】
Su Chengyang chuckled, about to put away her phone when Jiang Shanqi suddenly sent her a message.
Jiang Shanqi:【After I came back, Tian Rong contacted me.】
Su Chengyang was stunned,【Who?】
Jiang Shanqi: …
Jiang Shanqi:【Tian Rong, Yang Xiuyi’s girlfriend.】
After all this time, hearing Yang Xiuyi’s name from someone else still made Su Chengyang feel a twinge of disgust.
Su Chengyang:【What does she want with me?】
Although she didn’t like Yang Xiuyi, and even found her hateful, she didn’t have a strong impression of Tian Rong.
The dialogue box showed that the other party was typing.
Almost two minutes later, Su Chengyang received a reply:【She said she wants to meet you.】
Su Chengyang was stunned, her fingers hovering over the screen without moving for a moment.
Did Tian Rong want to see her because of Yang Xiuyi?
But before Su Chengyang could decide how to reply, Jiang Shanqi sent another message: 【I helped you reject her.】
Su Chengyang was surprised, 【Why?】
Jiang Shanqi replied,【Tian Rong is only looking for you because of Yang Xiuyi. Yang Xiuyi has been sued by dozens of endorsement brands, and the compensation amount exceeds 1 billion. However, most of the brands sued him because Starlight Entertainment was the first to sue. If Starlight Entertainment can withdraw its lawsuit at this time, many endorsement brands will also withdraw theirs.】
【Yang Xiuyi got into this trouble because of you, and Tian Rong probably wanted to help him plead for mercy. Yang Xiuyi can’t come up with the compensation of over 10 billion, and Starlight Entertainment is determined to sue him. He can only hope in you.】
Su Chengyang looked at the message in a daze. Yang Xiuyi would actually lose over 10 billion because of this? That’s too scary. Su Chengyang felt that she wouldn’t be able to earn that much money in eight hundred lifetimes.
After the chat went quiet for a moment, Jiang Shanqi sent another message:【The reason I told you all this is not because I want you to feel sorry for him or burdened. Yang Xiuyi brought this upon himself. I just wanted to remind you that I didn’t agree for Tian Rong to pass on this message to you. She might contact you through other means, so be prepared.】
Looking at the message that filled up the chat, Sun Chengyang suddenly felt lucky. After coming to this world, she seemed to have made some good friends and met some good people.
Thinking this, Sun Chengyang decided to make a voice call to her.
Jiang Shanqi picked up the phone quickly and spoke in a somewhat awkward voice, “Why are you calling? Messaging is fine.”
Sun Chengyang laughed and said, “I think it’s better to thank you in person.”
Jiang Shanqi mumbled, “Thank me for what? I’m not really helping you.”
Sun Chengyang continued, “I know you didn’t mean to help me, but your unintentional actions did help me.”
“Oh, then go ahead,” Jiang Shanqi said.
“Thank you for helping me reject her, and also thank you for the reminder. I really won’t sympathize with him. Even if Tian Rong finds me, the answer will still be the same. Yang Xiuyi brought this upon himself, and I won’t have any burden,” Sun Chengyang explained.
“…Oh,” Jiang Shanqi replied dryly, “if there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”
“Sure, see you tonight,” Sun Chengyang said before ending the call.
After saying that, Jiang Shanqi hung up the phone without responding.
Xiao Lu appeared behind Su Chengyang, teasing her, “I never thought that your relationship with Jiang Shanqi would become so good. She couldn’t stand you at first.”
Su Chengyang replied, “I know. But since we have to record the program together, I don’t want our relationship to be too rigid.”
“So it developed into a friendship?” Xiao Lu asked.
Su Chengyang smiled and didn’t deny it.
Looking at Su Chengyang’s expression, Xiao Lu couldn’t help but sigh.
Su Chengyang has this kind of charm. She is mature and tolerant, seeming to not care about everything around her, but in some ways, she can be very childish. Such a huge contrast shrouds her in mystery in the eyes of others, making people want to get closer and understand her more.
Just like a mysterious work of art.
