The system gave Lin Muchen a prompt.
“Host’s current global recognition is thirty-two percent.”
Recognition had increased again.
As expected, the speed would only get faster later on.
Initially, recognition was twenty-three percent, and now it had directly increased by nine percent.
It had become thirty-two percent!
Three singles released, making a global appearance.
The movie wrapped up.
Coupled with the reality dating show, it would be unnatural if her recognition didn’t soar.
Wait, something seemed off.
Lin Muchen’s mind flashed back to a table she had seen before, and then she frowned, asking.
“Didn’t it say that going global and officially announcing with Ling Qianhe would immediately increase recognition by five percent?”
“Is the recognition still a bit low?”
The system explained.
“Oh, that’s because it’s not an official announcement yet, so that five percent hasn’t been calculated.”
“It hasn’t achieved an immediate fan growth effect yet.”
“Unless he publicly introduces you as his girlfriend. Most fans are still politely shipping the couple, and won’t consider you as boyfriend and girlfriend. However, do you want him to announce it?”
Lin Muchen fell silent for a moment, then she said.
“Aren’t all the people on the show couples?”
The system patiently explained the show’s rules.
“Of course not. Only Ma Yingying and Li Maike are in a relationship.”
“Your positioning is different.”
“You and Ling Qianhe are a powerhouse CP, a screen couple.”
“Many fans also ship you in real life, but because you are both idols, a large-scale official announcement is usually avoided for the sake of your careers and protection.”
“Hanks and Vivian are an ex-boyfriend and girlfriend. He wants to use this show to win back his supermodel ex-girlfriend.”
“As for Yang Weiyang and Fei Siyu, they are a bickering couple, providing some comedic moments, the kind of 'enemies to lovers' trope.”
“Host, haven’t you read the script?”
Lin Muchen finally began to understand.
The show was arranged this way.
It’s true, the script was already prepared.
Variety shows have scripts, and even reality dating shows are no exception. Different positioning is needed to attract different audiences.
Of course.
The guests invited to this show were almost all aces.
Ma Yingying and Li Maike had high international popularity, making them a force to be reckoned with in Southeast Asia.
As for Hanks, he was someone who rarely participated in variety shows before. This time, it was purely because he couldn’t forget his ex-girlfriend and wanted to show his resolve to change his ways.
Only then was he willing to put aside his status as an award-winning actor for a reality show.
Ling Qianhe…
It would be strange if he didn’t come.
Thinking of Ling Qianhe, Lin Muchen felt a bit of a headache.
Even though it was a variety show…
She didn’t know if Ling Qianhe would have any boundaries.
That guy.
He never played by the rules.
The entire world was watching.
He wouldn’t… go too far, would he?
…
The next day, the plane departed from the airport. When the plane landed with her on it.
She saw Yang Weiyang at the island’s airport.
She was so excited that she rushed over and gave Lin Muchen a big hug.
“Xiao Ci? I missed you so much.”
After hugging her, she suddenly seemed to realize something, retracted her arms, and whispered into Lin Muchen’s ear.
“Ling Qianhe isn’t here, right?”
Lin Muchen let out a chuckle.
“What?”
“Afraid he’ll come looking for you for an explanation?”
Yang Weiyang puffed out her chest.
“Why would I be afraid of him! The show ended ages ago, he’s not our mentor anymore, why should I be afraid of him!”
Lin Muchen looked at her confident big eyes, then raised her eyebrows.
“Oh? Is that so?”
“Hey. Qianhe, why are you here?”
Then she watched Yang Weiyang scream, cover her head, and tremble in one smooth motion.
She timidly looked up at Lin Muchen, who was winking and smiling at her.
Only then did she suddenly realize Lin Muchen was teasing her.
Yang Weiyang’s eyes widened.
“Hey! Hey! Xiao Ci, don’t scare me like that!”
Lin Muchen looked at Yang Weiyang, then took her hand.
“Don’t be scared, even if Ling Qianhe is here, I’ll only hold your hand.”
After all.
How could men be one percent as cute as girls?
Especially a yandere like Ling Qianhe.
Hmph, he wasn’t nearly as cute as the big-eyed beauty Yang Weiyang!
…
Yang Weiyang and Lin Muchen were the first two to arrive at the filming location.
The photographers and the production crew went over the script and filming procedures with them, as this was a reality show, not them being thrown into the wilderness.
Extreme island survival.
The two girls were hugging each other.
Extremely sweet.
They were too familiar, being from the same group.
In a strange place, relying on each other like this was normal.
Then, when the helicopter landed again. Ling Qianhe, dressed in a black suit, and Fei Siyu, dressed in a white suit, also arrived.
Ling Qianhe was, of course, extremely handsome, making anyone standing next to him look inferior.
However, Fei Siyu was alright.
He wasn’t completely overshadowed by Ling Qianhe to the point of being unnoticeable.
He was more of a refined and cute type of boy.
Unlike Ling Qianhe’s overwhelming handsomeness, Fei Siyu’s features were more of a gentle and subtle beauty.
His facial features were well-harmonized, giving the impression that he had a good temper and was easy to get along with.
It wasn’t for nothing that fans nicknamed him Fei Tiantian (Fei Sweetie).
Off the computer, he was just a pure, shy, and easily flustered big boy.
They walked down from the helicopter one after another.
Ling Qianhe’s gaze fell on Lin Muchen and Yang Weiyang, who were hugging each other. He smiled and then nudged Fei Siyu.
“Go find your girl.”
Fei Siyu, dressed in a white suit, said softly.
“Now?”
“Wouldn’t it be too direct to go over now? Shouldn’t we wait for the production team’s arrangement?”
He was about to say more, when Ling Qianhe’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he said.
“Don’t wait.”
“You can go over now.”
Fei Siyu didn’t think much of it and walked over to Yang Weiyang.
For a moment, he became tongue-tied again.
With so many cameramen and cameras, he froze.
He didn’t know what to say or do.
He looked stiff, and didn’t know where to put his hands and feet.
He wasn’t entirely from the entertainment industry, but rather from e-sports. Usually, he only needed to play games in front of his computer.
Participating in a reality show.
Had him completely out of his element.
On the contrary, Yang Weiyang chuckled at his awkwardness.
“Why are you so stiff? Weren’t you quite skillful when you were playing games? I remember you were really good. Weren’t you known as the number one King player in the national server? Show some swagger!”
“There are still two foreign CPs coming later, don’t embarrass us!”
Fei Siyu was pulled aside by Yang Weiyang, who was teaching him tricks for facing the camera.
Meanwhile, Lin Muchen looked at Ling Qianhe. The beautiful girl, dressed in a refreshing white dress and elegant sandals, stood on the beach. The camera captured her face, revealing a stunning beauty that could make people gasp in admiration.
She and Ling Qianhe.
In terms of looks.
They were indeed invincible in this world.
Top-tier beauty at the apex of humanity.
Shining brightly in front of the cameras.
Ling Qianhe walked over to her.
And simply stood there.
He didn’t move further.
Lin Muchen knew then – he definitely brought Fei Siyu here to break her and Yang Weiyang apart!
…
They waited a while longer and then Hanks and Vivian arrived.
Lin Muchen had collaborated with Hanks on a film, and Ling Qianhe had also worked with Vivian on commercials. They were all acquaintances, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Hanks didn’t put on airs as an international A-list superstar and joked with Ling Qianhe, saying that after filming with Lin Muchen, he was so abused that he didn’t want to take on any new roles for a year.
As he complained.
He also voiced a doubtful question.
“I remember… there should be one more pair, right?”
“Haven’t they arrived yet?”
It was Ma Yingying and Li Maike.
If it were based on popularity and status, they definitely shouldn’t be the last to appear.
But now, they were making the other three CPs and the crew wait for them.
Then, as soon as the two of them appeared, they were extremely arrogant.
They held their heads so high that it made people feel… uncomfortable.
Especially Ma Yingying.
As she stepped off the plane, she deliberately covered her mouth with her hand.
“Oh my, everyone’s here.”
Ma Yingying greeted them with a playful smile.
“We’re late, sorry about that. We’re just too popular, so we were busy signing autographs for fans at the airport, which caused the delay.”
Yang Weiyang couldn’t help but mutter.
“Didn’t the fans criticize you for acting like a diva… and you even drove away a fan who tried to get your autograph, turning them into a hater?”
“How do you have so many fans that you need to sign autographs for!”
Yang Weiyang couldn’t understand at all.
How could someone have a thicker skin than city walls.
Hanks smiled wryly.
They were all seasoned players in the world of fame and fortune, and he was one of the most popular male actors globally, so he didn’t pay attention to the other party’s little tricks.
The director walked over to arrange the subsequent filming schedule for everyone.
“Everyone, let’s film the opening.”
“Ma Yingying and Li Maike first.”
“Then Yang Weiyang and Fei Siyu.”
“Finally, Ling Qianhe and Hanks, and Lin Muchen and Vivian will appear simultaneously!”
This arrangement was very deliberate.
Ma Yingying’s intention for arriving last was to elevate her status. She was immediately unhappy when the director asked them to re-enter.
The director ignored her completely. What was she? Just an internet celebrity. If Li Maike wasn’t a globally popular singer, she wouldn’t have been invited at all.
No matter how much she acted out, it would be useless.
This was not a place for her to cause trouble.
Li Maike pulled Ma Yingying, asking her to behave, and then immediately agreed.
“Okay, okay. We’ll immediately re-record the opening.”
He had a good attitude and was very proactive.
He knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – shows like this would cause a surge in popularity after airing!
Ma Yingying remained silent.
She initially thought Li Maike was quite good. He was a teen idol singer with immense popularity overseas.
But after arriving here, her gaze was fixed on Ling Qianhe and Hanks.
Indeed, it was the top people in this circle.
Who could make one…
Feel excitement.
Especially Ling Qianhe, with his black hair and black eyes, yet so handsome. His facial features were so exquisite that they were no less inferior to Hanks, the pinnacle of European and American male gods. He possessed a youthful charm that instantly captivated people!
Compared to Ling Qianhe.
Li Maike instantly seemed to pale in comparison.
Ambition flickered in her eyes.
Yang Weiyang nudged Lin Muchen and whispered in her ear.
“Her eyes look so scary… she’s like a spider demon! Wants to eat people!”
Lin Muchen chuckled and whispered back to Yang Weiyang.
“She won’t get to eat anyone.”
“Don’t worry.”
“She’ll be severely embarrassed on this island!”
Why did some people always rush to be proven wrong?