The variety show recording spanned a considerable period. In the meantime, the drama "The Truth of the Case," in which Xiao Wenqiang had previously appeared, also began airing. Although this series didn't boast many big stars, the actors chosen were highly professional, and the screenwriters and directors were very dedicated. The key to a good drama lies in a solid story. Combined with the efforts of some actors and the production team, the broadcast results were quite good, even sparking public discussions on numerous social issues.
"Domestic violence truly warrants greater societal attention. Why must the wife resort to killing her husband to find liberation?"
"Could the laws regarding domestic violence be further improved? Of course, social輿論 supervision is also indispensable."
"School bullying is not uncommon in reality. We should educate our children properly from a young age..."
"Indeed, both family and school education are crucial. I don't want my child to bully others, nor do I want others to bully my child!"
"Should I say it? Liu Yiyi is truly too beautiful, and this actress plays the role so well. I was so immersed when I watched it..."
"When I saw Liu Yiyi finally pick up the knife for self-defense, I actually jumped up and cheered for her!"
"The early part made me so angry. She was too weak. Constantly not resisting led to her being bullied continuously!"
"But her beauty is not her fault, nor is it a reason for others to bully her!"
"This actress is Su Ling, isn't she? I thought before that she only had brute strength, which is why she became a stunt double. I didn't expect her to be so nuanced in dramatic acting too~"
"Miss Su Ling, great acting and high颜值. I've decided to become her fan from now on~"
"Haha, I'm currently following the variety show 'Let's Fall in Love,' and I'm quite shipping her and that movie star pair~"
"Did you see the latest episode? Her pairing with Wei Yizhou is also quite sweet!"
"Haha, reality show variety shows are all fake. I prefer watching Miss Su Ling act more~"
"Isn't it said that she's also collaborating with that movie star? With her acting skills, I'll look forward to their drama~"
Xiao Wenqiang was truly happy this time. Su Ling's acting had been recognized by the public. Her agent, Qiao Jia, was also beaming recently, and the scripts coming to Su Ling had finally increased. Before, they had to beg for roles, and submitting resumes didn't guarantee a second look. Now, opportunities were coming to them, making them picky. No wonder people in the entertainment industry yearned for fame!
"Ling'er, I've picked out two scripts for you. Take a look when you have time and tell me your choice!" Qiao Jia placed two thick scripts on the table and said to Xiao Wenqiang, who was doing yoga beside her.
"Okay, Jia Jia, I'll read them later! But could you be merciful and let me have a big meal?" Qiao Jia had started asking her to eat less and lighter meals recently, due to her frequent on-screen appearances.
"Didn't you just have your homemade lotus root and pork rib soup while recording the variety show? You need to exercise restraint during this period. Don't you notice you look the sturdiest among the three female guests?" Qiao Jia's retort was ruthless.
"It's precisely because they are too thin and unhealthy. What I have is just right!" Xiao Wenqiang felt that Qiao Jia was somewhat like her agent in her past life, who also paid great attention to her diet.
"Regardless of whether others are too thin, you look at a disadvantage when you're in the same frame as them! Be good, Ling'er. Wait until this variety show ends, then you can have your big meal!"
"Alright..." Xiao Wenqiang, feeling wronged, had to continue with her yoga. However, the thought of the bland salad dinner awaiting her significantly diminished her enthusiasm.
Time flew by, and the dating reality show had already filmed five episodes. During this period, the guests had been assigned to pick strawberries and grapes together by the director's team; they had also freely chosen to arrange outfits for each other, and even fished and farmed together. Audiences jokingly called it "Let's Fall in Love: The Rural Experience."
Today, it was finally time for the final episode of the program's recording.
"This time, the ultimate task is for each group of guests to discuss and prepare a stage performance. The format is unlimited, with a duration of no more than five minutes. This performance will be presented as an encore after the main show in the grand theater." Director Zhou announced a new task, "Your pairings are determined by the audience's online votes from before and cannot be changed. You have three days for creative rehearsal and will perform your collaborative piece on the fourth day. Please work efficiently. Now, let's announce the top-voted pairings."
After watching the episodes, the audience, based on the interactions and chemistry between each male and female guest, voted for their three most anticipated pairings. These were Ding Xiang and Kong Yunshan's "Xiang Shan" combination; Wei Yizhou and Wei Yutong's "Feng Yu Tong Zhou" (Wind and Rain Together); and Situ Chen and Su Ling's "Ling Chen" (Dawn) combination.
Unexpectedly, the original pairings turned out to be the most harmonious. The audience still favored them from their first encounter.
The "Feng Yu Tong Zhou" combination had been harmonious since their first pairing, and fans from both sides got along well. Although Situ Chen was far more famous than Su Ling, when forced to choose, fans felt Su Ling was a better fit. After all, they could all see that their idol was most comfortable with her. Ding Xiang of the "Xiang Shan" combination felt a little regretful about not being paired with the movie star, but after several episodes, she realized she was a better match with Kong Yunshan. She had gained quite a few CP fans because of it recently. Therefore, all the guests could readily accept this outcome.
Next, each group began considering their performance.
"Feng Yu Tong Zhou" decided to present an original song and dance stage, with the highlight being Wei Yutong's involvement in the songwriting and Wei Yizhou's challenge of singing and dancing.
"Xiang Shan" decided to perform a classic situational skit reenactment. This would be a challenge for Kong Yunshan, but Ding Xiang could guide him based on his acting fundamentals.
Everyone's attention was most focused on the "Ling Chen" combination. They had initially expected them to choose a film or TV clip reenactment or a general singing performance. To everyone's surprise, the duo decided to perform a modern duet dance and even hired a teacher for rehearsals.
After three days of secret rehearsals, the performance day finally arrived.
Wei Yizhou and Wei Yutong performed their original sweet song and dance, "The Day I First Saw You." The lyrics and melody were created by the "Feng Yu Tong Zhou" duo themselves. Their affectionate gazes on stage filled the air with romantic vibes, enchanting the audience.
Ding Xiang and Kong Yunshan performed the classic skit "Today's Happiness." Due to time constraints, they selected a segment from the middle, which still elicited laughter from the audience. They were also humorously dubbed the "Skit Couple" by the viewers.
The final act was Situ Chen and Su Ling's situational modern dance, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith."
The male lead wore a black suit, and the female lead wore a red evening gown. They began seated at opposite ends of a dining table, raising their wine glasses in a distant gaze.
Then, the music became lively, and the man and woman, driven by the rhythm, attracted and tempted each other, executing several modern dance moves in sync with the plot.
Suddenly, a strong cello note divided the scene. The couple began probing each other, eventually discovering the weapons hidden under the dining table.
The music tempo quickened, accompanied by drum beats. The man and woman danced while fighting, with some moves appearing truly thrilling. The female lead, in particular, performed a stunning and powerful flip from the dining table to the floor in high heels.
As the music reached its crescendo, they simultaneously seized each other's weapons and pointed them at one another.
The music abruptly stopped, and they began delivering their lines. The two portrayed the feeling of deep love for each other despite both being spies. The atmosphere then intensified, and they embraced each other in tears.
As the lights dimmed, the audience was deeply moved by this brief dance. Although there weren't many extremely difficult dance moves, their performance perfectly conveyed the narrative. The final kiss was the icing on the cake, drawing continuous screams from the crowd.