Arriving at the airport, they were ushered into the VIP lounge arranged by the program crew.
The moment Xia Weiliang appeared, cheers erupted from within. "Sister Weiliang!!"
A figure immediately charged forward with lightning speed, breaking through any obstacles, and hugged her. "Sister Weiliang! I missed you so much!"
"Uh, you are... A Miao?!"
Xia Weiliang hadn't expected it to be Zhang Miaomiao!
"Weren't you still filming?"
"You don't pay attention to me, do you? My scenes wrapped up yesterday! Plus, Director Liu knew I was coming on your show and specifically approved me to go back and do voiceovers later!" Zhang Miaomiao boasted with pride.
So that's how it was.
As a veteran of this program, Xia Weiliang immediately represented everyone by applauding their welcome.
Next came Mikoy and Wai Shao, both currently popular figures in the live-streaming world, each being the top streamer for one of the two major live-streaming e-commerce platforms! It was rumored that their annual income surpassed that of current A-list celebrities!
Upon seeing the two, Xia Weiliang immediately adopted a posture of deference, "Oh my! This humble one pays her respects to the two great treasurers~"
"Sister Weiwei! You're teasing us!"
Wai Shao was incredibly relaxed in front of her, his demeanor perfectly matching his age, unlike his wise and overly mature persona on screen.
As for Mikoy, he still seemed lazily half-asleep, only opening his eyes when he saw Xia Weiliang, showing a strong interest and completely disregarding the gazes of those around him.
"Weiliang! I missed you so much!"
He was about to give her a big hug.
A figure immediately pounced forward, and before anyone could stop him, he was pinned down by another person who leaped up.
Zhang Miaomiao reacted with incredible speed, jumping up and elbowing him!
"What are you trying to do with your hands and feet?!"
Situ was stunned, looking at her blankly.
When the staff had introduced her as a new guest earlier, he had politely greeted her and then remained focused on his phone, not taking it to heart at all.
Now, looking again... this was a companion!
With A Ning gone, A Miao had arrived!
Brother Yi could rest assured, A Ning had a successor!
Mikoy was almost enraged, "I just wanted to express my feelings of missing her! I'm just asking you all, what's wrong, what's wrong, what's wrong?!"
Zhang Miaomiao paid no mind to whether he was a top streamer or second sister, putting her hands on her hips and tiptoeing to make up for her height. "Nothing, nothing, nothing! If you want to express your feelings of missing someone, just use your words, why the hugging and embracing?"
Situ added, "+1."
Mikoy was amused to the point of anger, "What's wrong with me wanting to hug and embrace, want to hug and embrace, want to hug and embrace?!"
Zhang Miaomiao retorted, "It's just not allowed, not allowed, not allowed!"
Situ chimed in, "Mm, +1 again."
Xia Weiliang watched them with a smile, walked to the side, put down her bag, took a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed it, and took a few sips.
Everyone was already accustomed to these lively characters, and felt something was missing if they didn't bicker.
She had initially thought it would be much lonelier without A Ning's presence. But unexpectedly, this young lady Zhang Miaomiao was also incredibly impressive!
At this moment, Da Zhuang approached with the itinerary and handed it to her.
Xia Weiliang was quite curious, wondering what Director Huang was playing at, and quickly took it.
"Shou Kang County, Ba Qi Village..."
She frowned suspiciously, feeling as though she had heard this place before, it was so familiar.
She racked her brain, not even noticing when someone sat down next to her.
"Ba Qi Village..."
"It's a very secluded small village. It was very difficult for Director Huang to get permission from the locals to film there this time."
"Oh, so that's how it is..."
Xia Weiliang was startled and suddenly looked up at the person beside her, "Xi En?!"
She never expected it!
The Best Actor who never appeared on variety shows was actually coming on their show!!
"Why are you here too? Did your scenes wrap up as well?!"
Xi En was wearing a simple black tracksuit, and his naturally model-like physique looked exceptionally fashionable and handsome in the black attire.
The staff in the lounge were all looking at him with starry eyes, incredibly excited.
He tilted his head to look at her and smiled, "Isn't it a coincidence?"
Xi En certainly wouldn't tell her that he had requested leave from the production crew.
Director Liu, like Director Zhou, did not allow actors to take leave. However, when he said he wanted to participate in "Courage," Director Liu approved it without a second thought, arranging for other actors' scenes to be filmed first, and his to resume upon his return. It was a special favor among special favors.
Xi En certainly didn't think it was because of his own influence. If it was about influence, it was the influence of "Courage" and Xia Weiliang.
One was a national variety show promoting positive energy, and the other was a lucky charm that resolved the crew's urgent need. Naturally, Director Liu approved it without hesitation. Sou Dan Novel Network.
Xia Weiliang tutted twice upon hearing this, "Your secrecy is impressive! We're in the same group chat, and I didn't hear any hints from you!"
Just then, Zhang Miaomiao sat down, nestled intimately beside her, her hand linked through her arm. "Let me state this beforehand, I didn't know Brother En was coming either!"
Xi En nodded, "The program has a confidentiality agreement."
Zhang Miaomiao quickly agreed, "That's right, that's right!"
Xia Weiliang looked at them both, "Regardless, I'm very happy you could come!" After all, they had spent two to three months together, and the collaboration was very pleasant.
Meanwhile, Wai Shao and Mikoy also saw Xi En. Wai Shao adored him and was fumbling to find his notebook to get an autograph.
Mikoy, however, watched the interaction from the side with a cold gaze, nudging Situ with his elbow.
"See? It's no use guarding against me; if you must guard, guard against him."
Situ looked up, a look of confusion on his face, "Why?"
This seemed perfectly normal.
They were from the same drama, so it was natural for them to be happy to reunite on a variety show.
"I can't believe your brain! Did you only grow in height from eating?" Mikoy shook his head. "The Best Actor is also blind to have you all watch him! If you can keep an eye on him, I'll call you Grandpa!"
Only then did Situ furrow his brows, crossing his arms and studying the situation seriously.
"You mean, Teacher Xi... has feelings for Sister Weiliang..."
"Heh heh... it's not that I'm saying it, it's the facts!"
"How can you tell?" Situ still didn't quite believe it.
Xia Weiliang's beauty was universally acknowledged, but she already had a publicly known boyfriend, and he was the Best Actor. Therefore, as a Best Actor himself, even if Brother En had some feelings, he shouldn't be joining this commotion.
Regardless, there were no eternal secrets in the entertainment industry. What if someone... well, someone like Mikoy, who seemed casual but was actually an all-day gossip monger, caught something? Wouldn't that be embarrassing?
"Heh heh, I sense it with the intuition of a 'love rival'."
Mikoy was very confident about this.
"You? A love rival?"
Situ looked down at his phone, deciding not to bother with him.
"Heh heh, fine, don't believe me if you don't want to. If she runs off later, let's see how you explain it to the Best Actor!"