Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 134 Less of a Messy Program

Shen Guining paused slightly as she picked up the spoon, raised her head a little, and muttered softly, "No, I didn't."

She finished the last bite of porridge, put down the porcelain spoon, and took a napkin from the side to wipe her mouth.

A bowl of pork rib soup appeared before me.

Qu Yanci gestured, "Drink the soup."

"I'm stuffed."

"You want to waste it?"

Shen Guining hesitated for two seconds, then gave in and obediently finished the soup.

The aunt's cooking is delicious. In the past two years, she has been eating less food when eating foreign food, but she has gradually improved her appetite since returning to China.

It was already dark outside, and after dinner she prepared to go home.

Before leaving, Shen Guining added, "Remember to take your temperature again later. If your fever hasn't subsided, take your medicine again."

"Okay." Qu Yanci said calmly, "Drive carefully, and let me know when you arrive."

Shen Guining nodded.

That evening was the day the first episode was to air, and she only remembered it when she got home.

Unexpectedly, she inexplicably became a trending topic, with people saying that she and Fu Jianzhou had great chemistry.

Shen Guining was having some existential questions. Wasn't she on a dance show? Anyone who didn't know better would think she was on a dating reality show, where any interaction between a man and a woman would spark a ship.

It's outrageous.

Any normal interaction, once manipulated by marketing accounts, will inevitably be blindly believed by some people who lack the ability to judge.

The hashtag is still quite popular on Weibo.

Fu Jianzhou recently became very popular, gaining millions of followers. His fans are very loyal, and a lot of his die-hard fans are openly and indirectly mocking Shen Guining in the comments.

[They're really trying to piggyback on anyone's fame; they're desperate for attention. Please, don't get involved.]

[This is obviously a purchased trending topic. Don't be so obvious about trying to ride the wave of traffic. Can't you just stick to dancing?]

[My brother Zhou is really popular now; some people even want to create a CP (couple pairing) with him.]

I used to quite like that girl, but this whole thing has really ruined my impression of her.

Of course, there were also passersby and fans who spoke up for Shen Guining.

Are Fu Jianzhou's fans really that young? And their manners are so poor.

This world is a giant "Edinburgh," so misogynists should get lost. Shen Guining did nothing wrong; it was just normal cooperation and communication. What evidence is there to smear her?

[Are the male fan's eyes blind? Wasn't it your idol's gentlemanly behavior of taking care of others? Was it Shen Guining's request? How dare you insult people here?]

[Take Shen Guining away. Don't bully people just because you have a lot of fans. Who knows who might be trying to create hype and then disappear without a trace.]

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The two groups were arguing fiercely.

Shen Guining didn't take the negative comments online too seriously. She had experienced online attacks before, so her mindset and core were relatively stable.

There's no need to let irrelevant people online affect your emotions; this is something Qu Yanci once told her.

Fu Jianzhou sent Shen Guining a private message on Weibo: "Teacher Shen, I'm so sorry for causing you trouble."

Shen Guining replied: [It's nothing, should we clarify something?]

Fu Jianzhou: [I asked the director, and he said to ignore it; the hype will naturally die down tomorrow.]

For the production team, this trending topic can bring popularity to the show and increase viewership, which they are happy to see.

Shen Guining didn't pay any more attention, put down her phone, and went to take a shower. Distracted by this incident, she forgot to text Qu Yanci to let him know she had arrived home. When she came out of the shower, she saw three missed calls on her phone.

She quickly called back.

The call was answered within seconds of the ringing.

The voice on the other end was deep and clearly displeased, "Why aren't you answering the phone? Did you get home safely?"

Shen Guining explained, "We've arrived. I just went to take a shower and didn't hear my phone ring."

After a moment of silence on the other end of the line, Qu Yanci spoke again, "Stop appearing on fewer nonsensical programs."

Shen Guining was surprised by his internet speed; he was someone who never used Weibo.

"I didn't know it would turn out like this."

If she had known earlier, she would have refused. Who would want to get involved in this mess? She's not in the entertainment industry, so what use is traffic to her?

Fortunately, he was just a guest star, and there were only two episodes left to film.

After hanging up the phone, before going to bed, Shen Guining checked Weibo again, and the trending topics about her had disappeared from the list.

They were arguing fiercely just half an hour ago, how could the hype have died down so quickly?

But this is for the best for Shen Guining, so she can sleep peacefully.
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Traffic and popularity don't only bring bad things.

Through the program, more people have come to understand the cultural heritage of Chinese classical dance.

The program's bonus segments will provide viewers with educational content about how classical dance evolved through dynastic changes and how dancers learn and pass on classical dance traditions.

An interview video of Shen Guining has gone viral online.

The program's director asked her if she had any different insights from her overseas tours over the past two years.

In the video, she sits gracefully on a sofa, wearing a modern Chinese-style satin shirt paired with a red horse-face skirt. Her long hair is tied back and secured with a silver hairpin, with a few strands falling lazily, exuding a relaxed elegance.

Her makeup was simple and fresh, and her demeanor was elegant and poised; she was eye-catching just by sitting there.

Her peach blossom eyes curved slightly, her red lips parted, and her voice was pleasant to hear.

“I think a global tour is a very friendly way of cultural export and exchange. During the tour, many foreign netizens have come to love Chinese classical dance and even actively joined Chinese social media to learn more about our culture, allowing the world to appreciate the beauty of China. I think this is a very meaningful thing.”

Netizens were not only attracted by her demeanor and temperament, but also admired her outfit, which was full of oriental charm.

Every stitch adorns the skirt, each step a graceful sway.

My wife is so beautiful! How can someone wear a horse-face skirt with such elegance!

Are all the members of the Chinese dance troupe judged solely on their looks? Not only are they incredibly talented dancers, but their figures and appearances are also stunning. What kind of man could possibly be worthy of them?

[Just kidding, but she and Fu Jianzhou really do look quite good together. They're a perfect match, one singing and the other dancing—it's so pleasing to the eye.]

Don't let this cause trouble for my wife; otherwise, someone's fans will accuse us of trying to gain attention.

[What do I need a man for? I'm beautiful enough, no blond-haired bastard is good enough for me.]

Please pay more attention to Ningning's stage performances. She's a beautiful woman focused on her career, so please give her your support!

Shen Guining's Weibo followers have been steadily increasing, gaining over a million in just a few days.

The show's popularity far surpasses that of the previous season.

For the final recording, she and Fu Jianzhou had a collaborative performance of "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion".

After the last trending topic incident, Shen Guining didn't want to have too much contact with him, but there was nothing she could do about it.

During rehearsals, Shen Guining was resting in the dressing room when she overheard two makeup artists chatting.

"The production team has recently added a lot of equipment, including replacing the old lighting equipment that they hadn't wanted to replace for years. Didn't they say they had a limited budget?"

"I heard from the assistant director yesterday that the show has secured a major sponsor and is not short of money now."