Tang Zhubiao returned with a smile.
He had already figured out how to promote the show when the time came.
Gong Qiming and the mysterious girl Y bravely ventured into Devil’s Den and assisted the police in cracking a major case.
It must be clearly stated that it was absolutely not a scripted arrangement.
Their script could never dictate the actions of the police.
As the self-taught headline-crafting director Tang was completely satisfied, making this program was indeed considered a success.
The other guests all gave thumbs up; even Ou Chi set aside his reservations and admitted that Gong Qiming was indeed manly.
For a moment, Ou Chi thought about his passionate youth, with music inspiration popping into his mind.
He hadn’t felt this way in a very long time.
Ou Chi reflected on whether it was because he peaked early in his career, and the glittering world made him forget his initial intentions.
Only after the program ended and Director Tang arranged for vehicles to take everyone home did Ou Chi continue his reflective state.
Zhang Caidie, who was in the same car, leaned close to Ou Chi.
"Chi, what are you thinking about?"
Since the program was over, she no longer avoided being close to Ou Chi.
After all, other than them, there was only the driver in the car.
At this time, the internet was just beginning to emerge and had not yet shown its transformative power.
A driver without media exposure channels couldn’t cause any uproar.
However, Zhang Caidie underestimated Director Tang’s craftiness.
Tang Zhubiao had said the program recording was over, but in reality, he had installed hidden cameras in every vehicle.
It was essential to record the reality show participants until the very last moment.
The monitor-watching editorial team exploded.
"Zhang Caidie and Ou Chi are together too? Aren’t they almost fifteen years apart?"
"Yeah, who would have thought? No wonder Ou Chi insisted on pairing with her, I thought it was company arrangement. Wait a minute, what do you mean by ’too’?"
"Isn’t Zhang Caidie with that producer surnamed Chen?"
"Ah? I heard she is rather intimate with the director who scouted her."
As the observers stood among the melons, they realized that Zhang Caidie was truly a fierce woman among women.
The producer hesitated, "Director, we can’t broadcast this, can we?"
If they released this, not only would the program be doomed, but so would the individuals involved.
It would significantly impact social ethics and potentially lead to adverse consequences.
Tang Zhubiao scratched his head, "I’m not stupid, of course I’ll cut it out. And don’t you all go spreading this either."
The team nodded in agreement, but whether it would actually spread was another matter.
After all, there are no secrets that time does not reveal, especially such juicy gossip.
The news was bound to spread quickly throughout the circle.
Zhang Caidie in the car was clueless about all this, and seeing that Ou Chi wasn’t responding, she gently punched him.
"Chi, are you thinking about some fairy, ignoring me?"
The punch almost knocked the inspiration right out of Ou Chi.
Zhang Caidie complained, "This show is too exhausting."
Ou Chi initially thought so too, but later found it quite interesting.
The cooking segment earlier where the youngsters lacked life experience was a case in point.
Gu Tiantian had not even cleaned the fish scales properly before throwing them into the pan, causing oil to splatter everywhere.
In the end, it was Beijing Drifter Ou Chi who came to the rescue, proudly showcasing his specialty dishes.
Vinegar-slathered cabbage, spicy shredded potatoes, and stir-fried tomatoes and eggs.
Simple home cooking, but very satisfying.
It won unanimous praise from everyone, and Yue Qingqing was particularly delighted, greatly pleasing Ou Chi, the chef.
It even made him view Gong Qiming a bit less unfavorably.
"I think it was quite interesting, much more fun than strictly following a script."
Zhang Caidie was taken aback that Ou Chi wasn’t siding with her.
"But Gong Qiming and Yue Qingqing stole the show too much. I can understand Gong Qiming, but why her? She’s just an amateur; what makes her so special?"
Zhang Caidie could hardly hide her resentment.
She had practiced singing and dancing hard for the show, all in vain, only to see Yue Qingqing stealing the spotlight.
The editorial team behind the cameras was speechless at Zhang Caidie.
Because she’s prettier, more interesting, smarter, and simply more lovable than you.
Tang Zhubiao, losing patience with watching Zhang Caidie, shifted his gaze elsewhere.
Yue Qingqing was listening to Gong Qiming boast when her phone suddenly rang.
"Qingqing!" It was Yue Xingxing’s excited voice, "Your results are out, guess what rank you got in the province?"