On the other side.
The guests, now in school uniforms, took the stage one after another.
Powerhouse singer Le Tian Sheng, idol heartthrob Si Yi Xuan, and the currently trending draft contestant Jiang Yun Ting, three handsome young men, appeared first.
The barrage of comments was instantly flooded by fans cheering for their respective idols.
Following them was Shangguan Wan'er, who had gained fame online for her peerless beauty and her aloof demeanor, like a proud flower atop a high peak.
Later, an entertainment company signed her, casting her in two web dramas where she played the lead roles.
Her stunning looks and her fighting scenes, as smooth as Dove chocolate, garnered her countless fans. She exploded in popularity, soaring to become a top-tier traffic idol.
Hiding in a corner and waiting for her turn, Lin Jing Xing, upon seeing the aloof beauty not far away, almost dropped her jaw.
This was because not only was her name the same, but her appearance was identical to the female lead, Shangguan Wan'er, whom she had been using as a tool to return to modern times!
Instantly regretting using her real name, she tried her best to minimize her presence.
However, the next moment, the host called her name.
Thinking about it carefully, this variety show was precisely for paving the way in the entertainment industry for the beloved daughter of the male and female leads.
With Shangguan Wan'er setting such a high bar, it would be foolish to have their own daughter appear immediately after her.
And so, she, a nobody, was brought forward.
"Hello everyone, my name is Lin Jing Xing, and I'm a nobody. I am very honored to be a part of this event. I would like to take this opportunity to specially thank the organizers for giving me the chance to interact with my idols up close! By the way, my idol is this beautiful lady next to me."
With that said, Lin Jing Xing, her face beaming with a bright smile, casually linked arms with Shangguan Wan'er.
[What the heck! Someone dares to touch my wife in front of everyone! Someone! Where is my forty-meter long saber!]
[Hold on, the one upstairs, can you show some mercy for the sake of two beautiful girls? Maybe put the saber down?]
[Pure passerby, I personally think this young lady's looks are not inferior to the celebrities next to her. Please don't hate if you don't like it.]
[Really, this young lady has light in her eyes, and a unique and approachable aura. She pairs so well with our Wan'er! And she's a die-hard fan of our Wan'er! No, I'm shipping this CP first!]
[Hmph, what passerby? Pure backdoor dealings! With her looks and beauty, it's obvious she's a new artist being promoted by someone, using the guise of a nobody to steal the spotlight and gain attention!]
[Um... Am I the only one who noticed this is the same young lady who had Director Gu running around earlier?]
[I noticed too! The young lady actually went up with just her bare face, but she's so cool and beautiful!]
[What bare face, I think she's a scheming bitch. Everyone else's school uniforms are loose, but she used safety pins to cinch her waist to highlight her good figure. Shameless!]
[Don't be so negative while watching a variety show. The program didn't have any specific rules against it, and besides, Jiang Yun Ting tied his school uniform jacket around his waist just to look cool, he didn't even wear it properly.]
[The one upstairs, they're discussing a nobody, what does that have to do with our brother?]
The public screen was a mess, while the host was eloquently introducing the sponsor's daughter.
The eighteen-year-old beauty was youthful and radiant. Even through the screen, one could feel her abundant collagen. Coupled with her approachable demeanor, like a girl next door, she instantly garnered a large fanbase.
However—
Compared to the dignified and noble beauty and the stunning, alluring peony that were the two before her, Lin Yu Yan, this delicate flower, appeared somewhat cheap and petty.
Lin Yu Yan, who also noticed this, clasped her hands together tightly, then took a deep breath and greeted sweetly, "Hello everyone, I am Lin Yu Yan, eighteen years old, and I attend Tianshui High School. If any of you brothers and sisters have any questions later, feel free to ask me~"
Although Lin Yu Yan had a sugar daddy, she was still a complete nobody when she first entered the entertainment industry. Therefore, to avoid appearing out of place, the program team, citing the need for everyone to better integrate into high school life, invited a current high school student to act as a life guide for everyone.
All the guests knew this, but Lin Jing Xing, as a nobody, did not know, or rather, was not supposed to know!
"Sister Wan'er, high school students these days are so pretty, how are we older sisters supposed to live? But won't a high school student participating in a variety show affect their studies? What if they fail their college entrance exams? Will they sue the program for ruining their lives and make the program responsible?"
Before Shangguan Wan'er could reply, Lin Jing Xing feigned a sudden realization, "I know! It must be that the little sister's parents forced her to come! Everyone knows that the entertainment industry makes money fast! This little sister is so beautiful, it would be a shame not to enter the industry!"
Lin Jing Xing's voice was not loud, but it was just enough for everyone present to hear clearly.
Lin Yu Yan's expression twisted for a moment, then quickly returned to normal.
Meanwhile, Lin Jing Xing had been holding onto Shangguan Wan'er's arm the entire time, as close as if they were long-lost sisters.
Unexpectedly, Shangguan Wan'er did not push her away. She simply stared at the excessively alluring face and asked uncertainly, "Are you really Lin Jing Xing?"
"Of course, I go by my name, no aliases, no fake surnames. Lin from Lin Jing Xing, Jing from Lin Jing Xing, Xing from Lin Jing Xing~"
However, after hearing Lin Jing Xing's words, Shangguan Wan'er's beautiful brows furrowed even more. "Then do you have anyone else at home, perhaps a sister?"
!!!
Alarm bells blared in Lin Jing Xing's mind, but her face remained as calm as an old dog. She tilted her head and acted cute, "Sister Wan'er, you care about me so much, it feels like I'm dreaming!"
In just a few minutes of the opening, all the attention was stolen by Lin Jing Xing, the nobody. Although everyone was displeased, they were still in front of the cameras. Only the young and impatient Lin Yu Yan showed a flash of anger on her face. Fortunately, the camera operator was quick and cut to another scene.
"Ah—! It's Director Gu!"
From somewhere, a staff member let out a scream utterly lacking in professionalism.
Everyone looked in that direction and saw a man, accompanied by his own background music, striding towards them with an imposing aura. He possessed the standard broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs. Although not visible, one could imagine the soul-stirring feel of his abs and V-lines beneath his clothes...
A series of images flashed through her mind, too explicit to be broadcast even with pixelation. Even Lin Jing Xing, who considered her skin thicker than a city wall, felt her cheeks flush slightly.
Good heavens! She was no longer that innocent and pure little darling!
Fearing she might not be able to resist the urge to pounce on the movie star, who possessed every feature she found aesthetically pleasing, she buried her head in Shangguan Wan'er's embrace, a sort of repulsion between same sexes to dilute her lingering romantic thoughts. She also declared her loyalty, "Sister Wan'er, don't worry, even if the movie star comes, it won't shake your position in my heart! Oh right, Sister Wan'er, how old are you this year? Is it inappropriate for me to call you sister? After all, Sister Wan'er, you look like you're in the prime of your youth."
Seemingly unaccustomed to such close physical contact, Shangguan Wan'er stiffened. After a moment of thought, she sighed with a hint of helplessness, "Fine, whatever you wish."