Yan Qing: [Yes.]
If a friend he had known for five years suddenly got married to a handsome and wealthy husband, he would definitely be curious and shocked as well.
After about two minutes…
Brother Wu: [Why so sudden?]
Yan Qing: [It’s complicated. That’s why I kept it a secret from most people. But I did got married to Wen Jueli.]
Brother Wu: [Wow… Congratulations. You got married at such a young age.]
Yan Qing: [Well, maybe because he’s the right person for me (*^▽^*)]
Brother Wu asked again: [Was there a wedding ceremony?]
Yan Qing remembered that Wen Jueli had mentioned they only registered their marriage, so there was no wedding ceremony.
He replied: [Not yet.]
Brother Wu: [Oh… Then, how about we’ll have a meal together after the theatre troupe’s tour ends?]
He added: [With Wen Jueli.]
Yan Qing agreed: [Okay!]
Even though he had lost the memories of the past five years, Yan Qing felt that they still had a good relationship. Brother Wu cared about him, and they used to be close friends.
Yan Qing realized that he had been quite confused in the past few days, even failing to notice the group. To avoid the embarrassment of not recognizing his old friends, he opened his contacts and found several friends and classmates who had drifted away recently.
Yan Qing’s heart felt somewhat complicated.
It was normal for everyone to go their separate ways after graduating from high school.
He lazily reclined on the sofa, raised his hand to position his smartphone screen perfectly in front of him. He suddenly noticed that he had a few contacts of kids in his phone. It seemed like he had been a tutor before.
***
The day before filming arrived.
The company had arranged a styling team for Yan Qing, but the team members were at a loss when it came to his face.
Because it was too good-looking!
It had to be admitted that every feature on Yan Qing’s face was just right, not too plain or too extravagant. He didn’t need makeup at all, and there were no flaws in his features. He could effortlessly handle any type of style.
So, when the day of the official filming of the program arrived, Yan Qing appeared without any makeup, so naturally barefaced that it was breathtaking.
Ding dong —
Yan Qing went to answer the door and saw a number of staff dressed in uniform, holding some equipments, blocking his way at the front door.
Yan Qing took the initiative to greet politely, “Hello.”
Yan Qing, who was standing at the door had a stunning presence, his figure was slender and tall, and he had an aura that made people’s eyes light up.
— Under the hallway lights, a thin layer of blush graced his cheeks. In the high-definition camera’s lens focused on his face, his skin still looked flawless to the extreme. You couldn’t even see a single pore. His exquisite features made him look like a beautiful Western doll.
All the staff present were amazed by Yan Qing’s looks, even in a completely natural state. Was this really without makeup? He looked even better than in the photos!
The assistant director who is responsible for following Yan Qing during the show, was the first to regain composure. He smiled and said, “Hello, Yan Qing. The live broadcast of the show won’t start until 3 PM, so for now, we’ll go set up the equipment first and then we’ll help you with the microphone.” Yan Qing, who had received professional training, nodded and said, “Okay.”
At the same time, the live broadcast channels for all four groups of guests in the “5+28 Love” program on the Galaxy Network platform were simultaneously launched.
Danmaku comments:
[Has it started? Has it started?]
[Huh? Is that really Yan Qing?]
[…He’s even better-looking than I imagined. I thought he was just a product of good lighting. After all, the photos exaggerated his looks a bit.]
[I just want to know, are you sure you didn’t use any beauty filters for the show?]
Yan Qing’s photos were seen by everyone, but while the pictures were one thing, the video was another. On screen, Yan Qing was stunning, to the point where even his unintentional frown and smile looked more beautiful than the audience could have imagined.
Initially, they thought that for his first variety show appearance and with the recent onslaught of negative comments on the internet, Yan Qing would be overly cautious and meek. However, it turned out that he was unaffected and instead appeared natural, composed, and confident, surprising everyone.
While Yan Qing was being fitted with a microphone, other crew members entered the house and discreetly set up cameras in various corners.
Yan Qing, feeling a bit puzzled, asked, “Has the show already started?”
The assistant director, who had failed to notice this earlier, shook his head and replied, “No, we’re just installing the cameras for now. The show is scheduled to start at 3 PM.”
Yan Qing contemplated this and asked, “So, are these cameras currently filming behind-the-scenes?”
The assistant director didn’t catch on to Yan Qing’s line of thinking and replied happily, “Yes!”
Seeing the assistant director play along with his cluelessness, the danmaku comments were filled with laughter:
[Why is this PD still pretending? Hahaha!]
[Who would have thought he’s a clueless beauty, hahaha!]
[Yan Qing is really something. I can’t tell if he’s genuinely naive or just pretending. He didn’t even notice that they were filming?]
[Hahaha, he’s so clueless!]
What Yan Qing didn’t know was that the live broadcast of the variety show had already started from the moment he opened the door for the production team. To capture the most genuine reactions from the guests and create surprises, the crew had fabricated a fake live broadcast time. Whether or not the guests could uncover the crew’s deception would depend on their own awareness. When the so-called live broadcast time of 3 PM arrived, the audience would see a glimpse of the guests’ private interactions.
It seemed that Yan Qing still hadn’t caught on, as he hadn’t even realized what wearing the microphone meant.
The program is effective.
With the assistant director wearing an earpiece, he could hear the commands from the production team in the broadcast van: “Some viewers are curious about whether Yan Qing is wearing makeup. Please see if you can ask about it if you have a chance later.” Upon receiving the message, the assistant director seized an opportunity and casually said, “Alright, everything is ready. Yan Qing, there are still three hours until the show starts. Do you need to take this time to contact the team to retouch your makeup?” Yan Qing was surprised by how considerate the production team was and replied,”No, I don’t usually wear makeup, and the company hasn’t arranged a styling team for me yet.”
The assistant director was puzzled, “Really? They haven’t arranged one yet?”
No one knew which company Yan Qing’s talent agency was, but given that he was appearing on a variety show, shouldn’t they have at least provided a makeup artist? Even small-time celebrities who were barely on the D-list had that, right?
For some reason, this made everyone feel somewhat uneasy.
Yan Qing said with a touch of Versailles, “It’s because the styling team I usually work with thinks I look good without makeup.”
The assistant director,”…”
Danmaku comments:
[…]
[What’s going on? Yan Qing’s styling team actually made a valid point.]
[I didn’t expect he’d look so good without makeup, how is he even real?]
In the upscale residential area where Wen Jueli’s home, discussions among the viewers resumed during the camera installation period:
[As expected of Mr. Wen, his home looks so desolate and empty.]
[Sigh, when can I also live in such a luxurious house?]
[They’ve been married for years, how come there’s not even a wedding photo in the house? And compared to the other guests’ homes, their place lacks any signs of life.]
[Speaking of which, I’ve been watching for so long, but why isn’t Mr. Wen at home?]
[I saw on Weibo that Mr. Wen is attending the film festival this year as a special award guest.]
[Wow! Impressive!!]
[Ah, that’s why–Then I won’t continue to watch. I initially came to see Mr. Wen, but now it’s just Yan Qing, who’s no better than a broken vase. What’s there to watch, especially with all these different CP pairs?]
Viewers in the live chat room began leaving one after another.
Most variety shows start with the host conducting interviews, but “5+28 Love” was different, with preparations happening over five days, and the four guests only meeting each other when the show was set to begin.
So, for now, Yan Qing had quite a bit of free time. After the crew had set up the cameras in various corners, he asked, “Director Jiang, do we just wait for the show to start now?” The assistant director was quick to respond this time, “Yes, that’s right. We’ve started recording video as a backup, and it’ll also help you get used to the presence of the cameras.”
Yan Qing expressed his gratitude once again, “Alright, thank you, Director Jiang.”
The assistant director smiled and said, “You’re welcome. Just treat us like we’re not here, and behave as you normally would.”
The bright yellow sunlight streamed in from the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating Yan Qing’s jet-black hair and snow-white skin. His black pupils sparkled brilliantly, giving him a pure and clear temperament, as if he were a distant and exquisite figure.
Yan Qing smiled, leaving the crew members momentarily stunned by his sheer beauty, bathed in the radiant sunlight.
Yan Qing, however, began to contemplate something. After a moment, he said, “Director Jiang, how about you go have dinner first?” Director Jiang asked, “What’s the matter? Are you feeling conscious of the cameras and us? Don’t worry, it’s normal for newcomers in variety shows to feel like this.”
After hearing this, Yan Qing shook his head, not finding anything strange about it, and said, “No, I just feel like I’d get bored sitting here if we wait. I’m actually quite tired now, and I’d like to take a nap.”
Director Jiang,”A nap?”
Danmaku comments:
[A nap??]
[Oh my God. I stopped taking naps after I graduated from elementary school.]
[Even when the show is about to start, Yan Qing is the only one who can sleep calmly and composed.]
Director Jiang didn’t know if he should praise Yan Qing for his good mental resilience. Even though the “broadcast” had started, he still had the leisure to nap.
Director Jiang candidly said, “It’s fine. We’ll just sit here and adjust the equipments. Don’t worry about us. Just act like it’s any other day.”
Yan Xiang scratched his head and replied, “Alright.”
Originally, Director Jiang and a few crew members thought that even if Yan Qing took a nap, he would set an alarm and wake up before the show started at 3 PM. However, to their surprise, it was already 6 PM.
The city outskirts were tinged with a faint twilight.
When viewers opened the live stream, they realized that six hours had passed, but nothing had happened.
The chat room erupted:
[Huh? Why is the living room so dark? I just came from the live broadcast this morning. Is it a network issue with this show’s production?]
[No sis, it’s not a network issue with the production team. But Yan Qing… I have been squatting in the live broadcast room for six hours straight, why are you still sleeping?]
[?????]
[Look, even Yan Qing’s PD and a few cameramen have dozed off! HAHAHA.]
[How can this happen? Everyone next door are arguing over whether rice dumplings should be salty or sweet, and Yan Qing is still asleep. Is this really “5+28 Love”? Did I click the wrong stream?]
[Huh, the door to the room just opened! Did Yan Qing wake up?]
Yan Qing emerged from his room, blinking sleepily. The city light from the huge window cast a gentle glow on his face, making his fair skin appear even more delicate. His eyes were still slightly drowsy, but his features were exquisitely beautiful.
Yan Qing had finally awakened.
He didn’t know how he could sleep so late.
Meanwhile, the production team was in no better shape. Looking around, Yan Qing noticed that all the crew members in the corner had fallen asleep.
!!!
In the beginning, Yan Qing’s live stream was considered a relatively popular group, because most of the viewers were there for Wen Jueli. Seeing Wen Jueli’s absence, the popularity in the live broadcast room has dropped a lot. Yan Qing had been broadcasting from morning till night. Now he’s the least popular among the live broadcast guests.
The voice from the earpiece called out, and Director Jiang, who was still half-asleep, opened his eyes to see a handsome young man standing by the door, looking dazed. Realizing that they were on live now, he was startled, quickly woke up his crew members, and motioned for them to get up.
“What’s going on? Why is everyone asleep? Come on, hurry up, check the equipment.”
Yan Qing apologized, “I’m sorry I got up late.” He felt genuinely embarrassed.
Director Jiang looked at the beautiful young man and said, “It’s alright, it happens to everyone. It’s just part of daily life. Now that we’re live, do as you please.”
Director Jiang had come to terms with it. Yan Qing was indeed good-looking, but he was just a useless vase. No matter what he was like, the atmosphere in the live stream was not as good as the other’s stream.
After sitting back down, Yan Qing checked his phone and found that the atmosphere in the live stream was gradually improving.
Danmaku comments:
[Yan Xiang finally woke up. Didn’t expect him to be more stupid than I thought.]
[I’m curious about what Yan Qing will do now. Will he continue to nap on the sofa after waking up? Hahaha.]
[To be honest, if Yan Qing were to marry Wen Jueli, it seems like he wouldn’t be that bad. A beautiful fool, hehe, I like it.]
[Sister above, please wake up! Based on my years of experience watching variety shows, isn’t Yan Qing just pretending? Trustworthy or not?]
Yan Qing wasn’t used to checking his phone frequently, so he was unaware of the controversy happening in the live stream at the moment.
He only just knew one thing: he was hungry.
[Yan Qing is heading to the kitchen. Is he planning to cook something?]
[I wonder if he can cook. Zijia next door was an all-rounder. I think someone like him is worthy of Wen Jueli.]
Then, just as the viewers were curious about what Yan Qing would cook, they saw him take out a packet of instant noodles from the cupboard he had bought yesterday.
Yan Qing was pleasantly surprised, “I thought I had finished these, but it turns out there’s one packet left.”
[… I got a VIP and it was only for this????]
Question marks filled the screen.
[Is Yan Qing really as much of a salted fish as we imagined?]
[Wen Jueli actually likes this guy?]
