Jing Luan discovered this matter, tidied his clothes with some annoyance, but he was about to go on stage, so he couldn't redo it over such a small thing.
Hearing the host outside call their group's name, the four of them formed a circle to cheer each other on.
Just before leaving, Shen Jianxi said to Jing Luan with a hint of urgency in her voice, "Brother Luan, can you pass me the bracelet on the table?"
The four of them were supposed to wear one each. She had deliberately placed it on the table.
Jing Luan, walking last, subconsciously agreed and, passing by the vanity where she had been sitting, naturally picked up the bracelet from the table and placed it in her hand.
When Jing Luan realized what had happened, his face darkened. His first thought was, why did I listen to her so readily? Then he remembered how she had addressed him earlier.
Brother Luan? This kid could put on quite a show outside. He didn't believe that just because a program had ended, someone would have a complete change of heart.
"Esteemed leaders, guests, and friends, the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Longyan Group is now commencing... Let us invite the fshb group to perform the opening act!"
As the host's words faded, the banquet hall lights dimmed. As the music began, the four took the stage.
They performed the theme song of "Dream Factory." Even though the four hadn't rehearsed together extensively, there were no mistakes.
The entire song had a very energetic melody. After a song and dance performance, everyone was sweating profusely.
The guests below also cooperated by applauding.
The performance ended smoothly, and the four of them felt relieved. Even Xu Da relaxed.
He Yi and the other two were somewhat surprised by Shen Jianxi.
During their time on the show, her attention-grabbing antics had overshadowed her actual skill, causing people to naturally overlook it. Seeing her now was astonishing. Sudannovel.com
While performing on stage, when it wasn't her part, she could minimize her presence to avoid drawing attention away from others. But when it was her part, she was like a fierce tiger released from its cage, impossible to ignore.
After the performance, they stayed to attend the celebration.
Given their fame and status, there was nothing else for them to do here except eat and drink.
Shen Jianxi, seizing an opportunity when no one was paying attention, slipped away and met her father in a secluded corridor.
"My dearest daughter, you've gotten so thin from exhaustion."
Perhaps it was a common trait among all elders, but Shen Jianxi's father felt she had lost weight as soon as he saw her, his face filled with concern.
"Why don't you come back? Why go through hardship in the entertainment industry?"
Shen Jianxi understood her father's concern but was still a bit helpless. "Dad, don't worry about me, I'm doing very well. Eating well, sleeping well, and... my teammates are also very friendly."
After thinking about it, she told a white lie.
If her father knew her true situation, he might make her come home that very night.
Ji Zhaoyun had drunk quite a bit and was heading to the restroom. As he passed this corridor, he faintly heard voices. He wasn't paying attention and was about to walk past, but then he heard—
"...obey me... I'll give you money... or I'll blackball you..."
The voice was intermittent and unclear. He silently retracted his foot.
It sounded like a discussion about being kept. It would be awkward to go out now.
Leaning against the wall, he prepared to light a cigarette, but then remembered that a lighter would make noise. After a pause, he put it back into his suit pants pocket.
He stood there for about two minutes before footsteps gradually approached.
Only then did Ji Zhaoyun realize that one of the main figures was Director Shen from ILC Entertainment.
Seeing him standing outside, he didn't panic but instead smiled and greeted him.
Ji Zhaoyun nodded in response.
This kind of thing was not uncommon in their circle.
Watching Director Shen walk away, he then prepared to go to the restroom, but at the corner of the wall, he bumped directly into the other person involved.
Shen Jianxi's nose hit Ji Zhaoyun's chest. The pain was immediate, and her eyes instantly welled up.
Ji Zhaoyun took a step back and looked at her, her eyes red-rimmed, tears about to fall, making her look rather pitiable.
She let out a small gasp of pain. Ji Zhaoyun frowned and said coldly, "Isn't Director Shen enough for you?"
Clearly, he mistook Shen Jianxi for one of the young stars who approached him wanting favors.
With that remark, Ji Zhaoyun brushed past and left.
Shen Jianxi was left alone at the spot, recovering from the pain.
"What is this person talking about? Is he crazy?" Ji Zhaoyun's words left her bewildered, but she couldn't miss the disgust in his eyes. She couldn't help but complain to 77.
77 was also confused by this person's unpredictable behavior and couldn't give her an answer for the moment.
When the pain finally subsided, Shen Jianxi received a message from Xu Da and hurried back to reunite.
Recalling her father's words from earlier, she sighed. Her father, somehow having heard she was being bullied, had once again brought up the idea of her quitting the entertainment industry.
After she refused, he could only sigh helplessly, transferring some pocket money to her. He also reminded her that if anyone bullied her, she must tell him, and he would definitely blacklist anyone who dared to bully his daughter, showing no mercy!
Today's activities were mostly concluded. On the way back, Xu Da turned to them and said, "Prepare well today and tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, we start filming a week-long domestic travel variety show. This show is live, so everyone needs to be at their best."
"Yes!"
Seeing their obedient response, Xu Da nodded with satisfaction. He wasn't afraid of artists who were dumb, but rather those who were dumb and disobedient. Even the "little princess," whom he had always worried about the most, had been very cooperative these past few days.
He now only hoped that the "little princess's" cooperation would last a few more days, so he could live a few more days.
...
Back in their luxurious dormitory, Shen Jianxi received a message from Ji Zhaoyun shortly after showering.
j: [Are you free now?]
Followed by:
[Transfer] Please accept payment
Shen Jianxi opened the chat window and, looking at the 1000 transfer amount, let out a cold laugh. This brat had the nerve to act that way during the day and was so eager now.
Adhering to the principle of "he who does not earn money is a bastard," she readily pressed the [Accept Payment] button and then typed back:
Don't Touch My Blue Buff: [Log in, five hundred per game, I'll teach you two games.]
Bring it on, today this sister will definitely take good, good, care of you.
Teach you how to be a person, you silly child.