Shen Zha and Chen Yan had been partners in work for many years.
One was a director and the other a producer; together they had contributed many interesting works for the audience.
Last time, they went off script and collaborated with a subsidiary of Qi Corporation, deceiving all the guests by changing the recording method of the show, which led "Survive for 30 Days" to go viral across the internet.
After the live broadcast ended, the production team worked overtime to edit the final cut, splitting it into twelve episodes, exclusively broadcast on the Orange Film and Television app.
This past month, Jiang Ning repeatedly made the trending searches, and the viewership for "Survive for 30 Days" remained high, earning Shen Zha, Chen Yan, and the investors a hefty profit.
In Shen Zha’s heart, Jiang Ning’s status was now comparable to the God of Wealth.
After completing "Survive for 30 Days," the duo immediately started another variety show without stopping for a break.
The new variety show bore similarities to "Survive for 30 Days," but it just didn’t reach the level of popularity of the previous show. Shen Zha believed that since Jiang Ning had been willing to participate in "Survive for 30 Days," she would likely be inclined to join the new variety show as well.
Jiang Ning was now the darling of the internet, a golden presence—if she joined, she would definitely take the new show to the next peak.
Shen Zha felt the urge stirring within him, "Liu Qiqi just broke the contract, leaving a guest spot open."
"She won’t come," Chen Yan shook his head, his demeanor calm and collected.
Shen Zha was puzzled, "Why not?"
Chen Yan sighed, "I invited Jiang Ning the day ’Survive for 30 Days’ ended, but she didn’t agree."
By the end of the show, Jiang Ning had already cleansed her reputation.
He had noticed Jiang Ning’s potential to skyrocket to fame and instantly invited her to join the next variety show, only to be promptly and decisively rejected by her.
Otherwise, Chen Yan would have invited her over long ago.
Shen Zha felt a bit disappointed upon hearing this, but when he looked at the trending searches about Jiang Ning on his phone, a reluctance to give up so easily began to stir in his heart again.
If Chen Yan couldn’t do it, maybe he should try?
As far as he knew, he hadn’t made an enemy of Jiang Ning.
At this moment, Jiang Ning on the plane knew nothing of the happenings behind her back.
She and Qi Xingzhou landed safely at Capital City Airport and headed straight for the underground parking garage to drive away.
Again, Jiang Ning was driving, with Qi Xingzhou seated in the passenger seat.
But unlike usual, and perhaps it was just Jiang Ning’s imagination, she felt that when she was driving, Qi Xingzhou, who was in the passenger seat, seemed to keep glancing her way.
"Are you hungry? Is there anything particular you feel like eating?" Jiang Ning remembered what she had mentioned to Qi Xingzhou at lunchtime in the hospital today and brought up the topic proactively, "Check your phone to see which restaurants have good food, and we can head there now."
While pulling out his phone, Qi Xingzhou asked back with a clear and clean voice, "Is there anything Ning Ning wants to eat?"
Jiang Ning replied casually, "I’m good with anything."
She had a palate that catered to the masses and wasn’t picky. As long as it wasn’t something too exotic or bizarre, she could eat it.
In fact, after interacting with Qi Xingzhou, Jiang Ning realized that he was quite easy to please as well, not fussy about food at all. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so earnest in eating today’s hospital lunchbox.
"Alright," replied Qi Xingzhou, then lowered his head to seriously browse on his phone.
When he was at the Qi Family residence, Qi Xingzhou’s meals were always delivered to his room door. The refrigerator was also always fully stocked with fruits and snacks, requiring no effort on his part.
This was Qi Xingzhou’s first time choosing a place to eat.
He scrolled through the phone screen somewhat awkwardly, his eyelashes drooping as he meticulously read the comments and ratings left by customers.
Soon, Qi Xingzhou mentioned several restaurant names for Jiang Ning to choose from. Jiang Ning, with her hands on the steering wheel, quickly decided on one particular seafood restaurant that had a good reputation.
Both she and Qi Xingzhou were not picky eaters, yet they both enjoyed seafood.
After completing so many tasks today, treating themselves to seafood was the perfect reward for her and Qi Xingzhou.