TVSS Chapter 73

Most of what needed to be done has been completed. The design competition has entered the finals, and each finalist is required to go to the designated location for a month of isolation from the outside world.

In this situation, Su Jingxuan, as a finalist, naturally couldn’t make any exceptions. Putting aside the company’s affairs, he happily packed his bags to participate in the competition.

With Yan Junfeng’s capabilities, he didn’t need to worry about the company’s matters. He just needed to focus on dealing with Lu Jinwen.

This is the opportunity he has been waiting for a long time. In the original plot, the original protagonist suffered a lot on this stage. This time, he will help the original protagonist erase all the shame.

The jewelry design competition hosted by Yan Group is not so much about injecting new blood into the company’s design team as it is about advertising for Yan Jewelry. The entire competition appeared in the public eye in a heated state from the online audition stage. With the help of the PR team, this competition became well-known not only within the industry but also among the general public.

Now, the final competition is conducted in the form of a variety show. In addition to the design contestants, there are also invited celebrities as models, attracting a significantly increased audience. Yan Jewelry has become one of the hottest topics of the moment.

All contestants received media attention on the first day of their journey to the competition venue. The suburban villa designated for the competition was surrounded by countless fans and journalists. Among them, the fans of contestant number three and number seven were the loudest.

Lu Jinwen is number three, and Su Jingxuan is number seven. Currently, they are not the top contenders in this final, but both in terms of age and appearance, they are the most outstanding among the contestants.

In a society that values appearance, people who are both good-looking and talented are definitely the focus of most viewers. Especially Su Jingxuan, who is only seventeen years old and even younger than Lu Jinwen, who has not yet graduated. The fact that he made it to the finals is surprising to everyone.

“Young Master Xiao Chen, you have so many fans. Half of the audience here seems to be your fans. It’s amazing. However, the contestants in this final are all strong. Let’s do our best. If you have any questions, you can come and ask me. I’ll do my best to help you.”

Sitting in the car that entered the villa area together, Lu Jinwen looked at the crowded fans below, holding idol signs. She smiled at Su Jingxuan, gentle and playful, making it seem like they have a good relationship.

Not only did this catch the attention of other contestants sitting in the front and back seats, but even the hidden camera crew’s focus shifted silently.

This competition is not just a simple contest; it is also a live television program for the entire network audience. In addition to the designs, the conflicts and gossip among the contestants during this month are also a focus of attention. After all, those laypeople don’t understand design; watching the program is mainly for these aspects.

The attitude of contestant number three is quite obvious. It’s clear that she knows contestant number seven, and she even calls him “Young Master.” In this era, who addresses someone like that? They were just worrying about not having a focal point to gossip about for the audience, and now it’s here.

When Su Jingxuan noticed the cameras discreetly turning towards them, he knew what Lu Jinwen was paying attention to.

The organizer of this design competition is Yan’s, and he is the young master of the Yan family. Once his identity is exposed, whether or not he truly has the capability, not only the audience but even some judges might view him with colored glasses because of his identity as the young master of the Yan family. This is not a good thing.

This incident happened in the original plot. The protagonist’s identity was somehow revealed at the beginning of the design competition, leading to significant doubts about his online voting scores. This is why the incident of plagiarizing later on made it difficult for him to gain the trust of others. No one believed that a seventeen-year-old boy could design such excellent works, especially when the works presented to the audience at that time were indeed Lu Jinwen’s, and he couldn’t defend himself.

“Becoming Teacher Fran’s disciple is my wish, and I will definitely work hard. However, Sister Lu, please don’t get too close to me. My health is not good, and the bacteria on a normal person’s body can easily cause a severe infection for me. I’m truly sorry.”

Su Jingxuan naturally coughed and then put on a mask, revealing sparkling eyes as he smiled and advised her.

Afterwards, he adjusted his position a bit to maintain distance from strangers.

Lu Jinwen’s eyes flickered, and the nearby crew members finally reacted to the prior notice received before work. Contestant number seven suffers from a severe blood clotting disorder, and he needs special care due to his fragile health.

The attention of the audience watching on TV and online was instantly diverted, especially his fans. They immediately felt sorry for their idol, and comments in the video barrage kept popping up with sentiments like:

“Our Morning Morning looks so pale. What illness does he have, and why does he look like this?”

“The production team is really something. Knowing that our Morning Morning can’t be near crowds, they should arrange a separate car. It’s not like they lack funds. What if something happens to Morning Morning during the competition?”

“Exactly!”

Since the personal information of the contestants had just been released, the audience was unaware of the young boy’s health condition. Now, seeing his pale and sickly appearance, a sense of sympathy for the weak suddenly emerged, and comments expressing concern flooded the video barrage.

Even the other contestants in the car shifted their attention to this matter.

The short and bright girl sitting in front turned around, expressing concern, “Does Xiao Chen need to see a doctor? What’s wrong with his health?”

“Yeah, what’s wrong with Brother Xiao Chen’s body?” Everyone else in the car, not knowing when, turned their heads, showing a caring expression.

When they got on the car earlier, the contestants in the car had already familiarized themselves a bit. As the youngest, Su Jingxuan naturally became everyone’s little brother.

“Young Master Xiao Chen has a severe blood clotting disorder, so everyone needs to be careful. Absolutely don’t let Little Morning Master get injured; even a tiny wound could have serious consequences.”

Before Su Jingxuan could respond, Lu Jinwen explained to everyone with a gentle smile. After speaking, she extended her hand, touched Su Jingxuan’s head, and comforted him.

This information made everyone think differently. The seemingly familiar actions of Lu Jinwen made people ponder.

Everyone knew Lu Jinwen’s identity. In fact, except for Su Jingxuan, the information of all the other participants present had been clearly reported on the official website. Su Jingxuan’s information was surprisingly vague.

Looking at the boy’s attire today, although it was hard to tell the brand from head to toe, the cut and fabric were undoubtedly custom-made. How could such a person possibly socialize with Lu Jinwen? Moreover, Lu Jinwen had just addressed him as a young boy with a strange title. Although the boy was not the first in this competition, he was the most focused contestant. All

of them were professional designers, and they had studied all the works of the boy from the beginning of the competition until now. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that his strength was outstanding.

If the other party also had a strong background, it would make people even more wary. After all, no place could escape the rules, and they had all done something during the preliminary selection to advance.

“Jinwen and Little Chen seem to know each other. You guys look very familiar,” the outgoing short-haired girl asked again.

“Yes, we knew each other before. I didn’t expect Little Chen to participate in the competition and even make it to the finals. He’s truly talented.”

Lu Jinwen chatted with everyone, and they were all curious, caring, and praising. The atmosphere inside the car seemed very harmonious.

Su Jingxuan didn’t intervene, but he observed with interest the overt and covert struggles, probes, and occasional mysterious glances directed at him. Fortunately, the journey to the villa wasn’t too long, and the conversation didn’t last too long. The bus carrying the contestants and luggage stopped in front of a very beautiful and spacious villa.

Everyone got off the bus one after another, followed by handing over their mobile phones, tablets, and all communication tools. If the contestants needed to check information, there were dedicated computers and internet access in the villa.

“Alright, you are about to embark on a month-long period of isolation. During this month, you cannot contact anyone outside. Now, I’ll give you one minute. Do any of you have anything to say to your family, friends, or the audience outside the camera?”

After summarizing the program’s final thoughts in front of the camera, the host, on a whim, moved the microphone in front of all the contestants, creating moments and topics for the show at any time and anywhere.

Although the finalists were not celebrities and rarely dealt with such situations and sudden changes, they all performed exceptionally well. They cooperated, facing the camera, and used their one-minute appearance time to campaign for votes.

While the scores from the judging panel were a significant part of the competition, online popularity also played a role. For those who didn’t understand design, only personal charisma could attract votes.

Those who made it to the finals were not simple individuals. Everyone seized the opportunity to speak first, and this order made it easier for the audience to remember them.

Su Jingxuan didn’t bother to fight for the order. These small conflicts were not worth his attention, especially given his current physical condition. There was no need to compete, and besides, who said being the first to speak would guarantee standing out?

Although they only had one minute, everyone showcased their talents and made every effort to present their best selves, each wearing a smiling mask to conceal their true feelings. Lu Jinwen’s performance was not exceptional but still good. Positioned in the middle, the competition had just begun, and everyone maintained a restrained attitude, not wanting to become a target for everyone too early.

When it was Su Jingxuan’s turn, the savvy host did not show any obvious bias.

“Contestant number seven, it’s your turn now. Do you have anything you’d like to say?”

“Can I be a flatterer?”

Different from the usual responses, where contestants often talked about working hard in the competition, aiming for the championship, prioritizing friendship, and other diplomatic expressions, the young boy unexpectedly took off his mask and made such a remark.

Not to mention the audience watching on TV and online couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Even the experienced female host, who usually maintained composure, couldn’t resist breaking into laughter for a few seconds, then nodded, “Sure, absolutely.”

“Great, then let me say it.”

With approval, Su Jingxuan’s eyes brightened. Ignoring the host’s laughter, he turned to the camera with excitement, waving his hand.

“Teacher Fran, can you see me now? It’s me, it’s me, I’m Jiang Zichen. I’m contestant number seven. You must remember me. I admire you a lot. Becoming your disciple is my greatest wish. Please give me a chance to cling to your thigh, or if not, at least give me an autograph!”

As the words fell, there was a full minute of pause, both on the live set and in front of the TV screens.

Then came another round of laughter.

“Hahaha, he’s clearly here to be a fanboy.”

“666, counter-routine for sure. Number seven successfully caught my attention with his anti-routine.”

The online bullet screen was once again flooded with comments, and everyone spontaneously expressed various opinions.

Before, there were those who took the opportunity to show favor to Master Fran; after all, becoming Master Fran’s disciple was more tempting than winning first place. However, perhaps due to caution or just starting to reveal themselves, the contestants’ speeches were relatively conventional and restrained.

The boy’s performance at this moment was anything but ordinary, standing out like a crane among chickens. Especially with those starry eyes as if he could see his idol through the screen, he seemed like an excited little puppy.

The female host maintained her smile, inwardly praising, realizing that none of them were simple characters.

The other contestants, who had been focused on concealing their true strength, were caught off guard. Why hadn’t they thought of this?