The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 357 Variety Show
"It's about playing games. Although the projects are different every episode, one thing is certain: before recording begins, you'll be given a script outlining the basic process. Generally speaking, it's not difficult. However, this show is a bit sneaky; they might keep the specific game content a secret, so you'll need to be quick-witted."

After leaving the magazine office, Gu Lanxi took him directly to the hospital.

On the way, when the topic of going to the variety show in his place came up, Lu Nanting comforted her in this way.

Gu Lanxi doesn't even play mobile games, let alone play games with a bunch of strangers in real life.

Now, not only do they make games, but the entire process is also recorded and edited into a program for broadcast.

If it weren't for the hefty penalty of 5.8 million, she would never have gone!
"The production team even wanted me to bring you along, saying they'd give us extra money. They're really thinking big. I'll go alone tomorrow. Your foot hurts, so stay home and rest."

As for the fact that her die-hard fans might not be able to see Lu Nanting and might get angry if they did, Gu Lanxi wasn't worried at all.

"After you go to the hospital, post on Weibo that you injured your foot and can't make it. Tell the fans who are going to the event to contact me and I'll reimburse their food, lodging, and travel expenses."

"This variety show doesn't sell tickets to the public. The people who come either won tickets in a lottery, got tickets through connections, or are staff members of the TV station. They are mostly locals, so there's no need for them to be reimbursed."

Lu Nanting was unconvinced.

"Besides, what's the difference between you going and me going? I appear on more shows than you. People are valued for their rarity. They're the ones who are lucky to see you! Why should they lose money just to see you?"

Gu Lanxi was unaware of the situation, and after hearing what he said, she gave up the idea.

The two arrived at the hospital and underwent a CT scan, which confirmed that there was no bone damage. Only then did the doctor bandage him up.

"How long will it take for the swelling to go down? And how long will it take to fully recover?"

The doctor pushed up his glasses, his face serious: "This kind of injury relies entirely on rest. If you don't take good care of it and keep running and jumping around, it will naturally heal more slowly. Remember, follow the doctor's instructions, and it will be healed in less than a week."

Gu Lanxi was very thoughtful. When Lu Nanting was recording the show, she had someone prepare a wheelchair so that he wouldn't have to walk a single step.

After leaving the hospital, he sat back down and was pushed downstairs by his bodyguard.

Before the Weibo post could even be published, it was leaked by paparazzi.

They've become incredibly popular these past two years; people are following them around all the time.

The news of Lu Nanting's injury is explosive news; once it's released, it will attract widespread attention!

When they finally got home, the staff from the program team responsible for signing contracts were already waiting at the entrance of the residential area.

Gu Lanxi checked the contract, confirmed it was correct, and immediately posted it on Weibo after signing it.

It has been officially announced that she will be appearing on a program in place of Lu Nanting tomorrow.

As for Lu Nanting, he posted a Weibo post saying that he had just twisted his ankle and that apart from not being able to do strenuous exercise and needing to rest for a while, he was fine.

Gu Lanxi thought she would be criticized by her solo fans again, but to her surprise, everyone accepted the matter well.

Some people even remarked that it was fortunate she could step in, otherwise they would have had to pay a penalty for breach of contract.

After all, Lu Nanting will be the biggest draw in the next episode, and the production team is counting on him to boost the ratings.

Sending Gu Lanxi would be quite a risk for the production team, but it's the best option compared to replacing her with someone else.

The next morning, Mei Xue came to pick her up with some people. Gu Lanxi repeatedly told her family to keep an eye on Lu Nanting and not to let him wander around. Only then did she leave home with the people, feeling worried.

Once in the car, Gu Lanxi sat down, and Yu Xin immediately began applying makeup to her.

Mei Xue was reading the script sent by the production team.

"Why is it all related to ice and snow? And wasn't it supposed to be recorded in a studio? Why are we going to the suburbs?"

Skiing, sled races, snow caterpillar races, snowman building competitions, snow tracking, snow treasure hunts, and snow tug-of-war—some games you can tell what they are just by their names, while others leave you completely clueless.

There's only one name on the script; there are no specific rules.

“It’s winter now, which is perfect for promoting winter sports. This ski resort has an attached snow park that just opened. The production team used the venue for free, which is like giving them free advertising. I don’t know how much effort they put into getting in touch with them. These things can’t be prepared in a day or two. They didn’t even know that Teacher Lu twisted his ankle. It’s not that it was directed at you.” Gu Lanxi could only sigh and say nothing more.

"What's the ski slope like there?"

She was planning to go skiing soon, so it would be a good idea to warm up first.

"This place is suitable for families, as it only has beginner and intermediate ski slopes."

Upon hearing her mention skiing, Mei Xue immediately asked, "You can ski?"

Yes, it's very simple.

Then Gu Lanxi told her, "I've booked a downhill mountaineering team for February, and we'll be going to Switzerland then."

This is the downside of having a boss who is too domineering.

Mei Xue had no idea about this! She had already made up her mind!!
"High-altitude rappelling?!"

Mei Xue screamed so hard her voice cracked!
She immediately pulled out a bottle of her oral liquid from her bag, hurriedly bit off the cap, drank it down, and then touched her chest to take a deep breath.

That scream was terrifying! Even the driver couldn't help but swerve the car, and Yu Xin was so frightened that she took two steps back!

Gu Lanxi remained calm and immediately stood up to take first aid measures.

Mei Xue waved her hand wearily: "I'm fine physically, I'm just looking for some psychological comfort."

Seeing that she had only drunk one health supplement, Gu Lanxi was speechless: "Don't scare me! I thought you had a heart problem."

"You know I shouldn't scare you? Tell me first, what exactly is this high-altitude rappelling? Is that '89-degree slope' kind of death-defying activity?"

It's really hard to explain to laymen.

Gu Lanxi sighed: "It's a very well-established ski resort, and it's not an 89-degree slope. I've been there twice already, and it's really fun."

Fearing that she would continue to dwell on this, Gu Lanxi suggested that she think about business.

“Ski brands have already been in contact with them. In recent years, the trend of relying on traffic has become very obvious, and they will not always favor athletes as spokespeople.”

Most of those specialized equipment have a long history, and the products are exceptionally hardcore.

Mei Xue was speechless for a moment, but still asked her with trembling lips, "Does your teacher, Mr. Lu, know?"

"He'll take a few days off to go with me, which will be like a honeymoon, around Valentine's Day. We'll travel for about a week, and when we get back, he'll be joining the crew to film 'Above the Stars'."

Other artists rely on their agents to provide them with resources, but these agents treat their artists so well that they want to take care of everything from their food and drink to their personal hygiene.

But Gu Lanxi is different. She finds most of her own resources, and Mei Xue often just needs to follow her instructions and do the specific things well. Her say is naturally incomparable to that of other agents.

She felt a little sad.

She had been completely open and honest with Gu Lanxi, but Gu Lanxi wouldn't even tell her about this!
If she gets injured in an accident, all her work will have to stop. How much useless work will she, as her agent, have to do?
"You didn't even ask!"

Even in front of Lu Nanting, she wasn't the type to proactively talk about her own arrangements, let alone with her agent.
In her view, the agent was merely her subordinate, who only needed to execute her decisions perfectly once she made them.

As for before making a decision? There's no need to discuss it with her.

What kind of boss needs the subordinate's approval before doing anything?

It has to be said that her personality is really difficult to deal with.

Even married couples argue, let alone with their agents?

The day has finally come.