Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 474 There is a way to die!

Considering the high outdoor temperature during the day and the risk of heatstroke, the production team dared not risk the heatstroke of Shi Nan by forcing them to go out to work. If something really happened, not only would the relevant departments interview and pressure them, but even angry fans might storm their door and kill their entire family!

So in the evening, everyone went out and picked some passion fruit to make up for today's task.

After showering and changing clothes, everyone gathered in the pavilion.

Shen Juan was slacking off by playing on his phone.

The video he recorded a few days ago to promote his album and Netflix documentary aired today on Good Morning America.

With the marketing matrix of Global and Starlink, it garnered considerable popularity and attention in North America.

"Good morning, everyone in the US! This is Alex Shen Juan. I'd like to say hello and wish you all the best, and hope you're all happy and healthy. I released my collaboration single with Justin Bieber, 'STAY,' on the 1st of this month, and I'm very grateful for everyone's support and love!"

"Then my third English album AS3 will be released on May 15th. Its name is Sisyphus. The standard edition contains 20 tracks, and the deluxe edition contains 22 tracks. Yes, the one I'm holding is the deluxe physical album, which is only sold at Target."

"In addition, my documentary, 'Mr. Hua Guo,' will be released on Netflix on May 20, my 22nd birthday. It mainly tells the story of the production of AS2 Leviathan, the Leviathan era tour, and the Grammys, including many scenes that have never been seen before."

"So I'm really excited right now! I can't wait to bring my new album to everyone! Once again, I want to send you my sincerest love from afar, and wish you all the best!"

In addition, in order to keep up with the times and capture the viewership of Generation Z, the hit animated series "LaoMei" also mentioned the recently popular Shen Juan and his upcoming new album in its latest episode.

So Li Na immediately forwarded the video to Shen Juan.

Chris asked, "Who is Alex Shen?"

Dumpling's expression instantly became incredibly excited: "Oh my god! I have to recommend Alex Shen to you!"

Who is he? A singer? An actor? A model?

"He's not just a singer, actor, model, philanthropist, fashion icon, and gay heartthrob, Chris!" Dumpling gesticulated wildly as she introduced Shen Juan's identity and achievements: "He is...he is simply my king! My idol! I absolutely love his new album!"

“Sorry, I’m not interested unless it’s the Crazy Clowns.” Chris still wasn’t interested.

"I've got an idea! You should send Alex a private message and invite him to the prom as your friend!"

"What? Are you serious? How could he possibly be willing to do me this favor? I'm not even a fan of his!"

"Let me tell you, he loves doing this kind of thing. Many fans have said that they received a reply from him after sending him a private message. He is definitely the most heartwarming, gentle, and best man I have ever met!" As Jiaozi spoke, she swayed left and right as if she were drunk, and finally collapsed to the ground.

"Oh! I can't take it anymore! I want to lie here and indulge in this! All I can think about right now is my Daddy Alex!"

"Oh God, Alex."

After watching the video, Shen Juan found it hard to stay calm.

He saw in the comments section that someone explained that Jiaozi was a masochist's contact list, and that his feelings for Alex were not innocent.

Then some people said that Dumpling's behavior was a stereotype: Alex doesn't have any straight male fans, all of his male fans are gay.

Seeing this, Shen Juan was speechless again.

It's unclear whether it's some netizens playing around with abstract humor or a ruse orchestrated by his rivals, but it's affecting his ability to attract male fans.

In short, this has indeed made some of his male fans and closeted male fans hesitant to reveal their identities.

It can only be said that this level of open conspiracy is unbreakable.

Then, Shen Juan forwarded the video to Da Zhangwei.

This guy is a loyal viewer, so after seeing this video, he will most likely take a screenshot and post it on Weibo, excitedly exclaiming like a little fan that the fourth wall has been broken!

Cheng Xiao, who was occupying the seat to Shen Juan's left, was eating watermelon with gusto and asked curiously, "What are you doing?"

Have you seen this before?

I saw it online.

"It mentions me."

"What did I say to you?"

“The little guy in there is a fan of mine. Although the chat content seems to be praising me, this setting feels like he’s making fun of me. But one thing is certain,” Shen Juan shrugged, “that both fans and haters are probably having a good time watching it.”

"Are you happy?" Cheng Xiao asked with a smile.

"I'm fine; this wasn't an excessive offense."

Shen Juan still has a good sense of humor; he wouldn't go so far as to lash out at Ji Lüshihan just because someone made a parody video of him.

"Then just smile!"

Cheng Xiao forked a piece of pineapple and held it to Shen Juan's lips. Only after seeing him open his mouth and eat it did Cheng Xiao show a satisfied smile.

After quietly eating some fruit, Song Qian, who is very interested in the Western music scene, went to chat with Shen Juan again.

"STAY is really popular right now! When I open TikTok, it's basically all this song, the melody is so catchy!"

"I wrote this song with the intention of making it catchy and addictive."

"I looked at the data for STAY and it seems that Blind Light's record of being the fastest to reach one billion views is in jeopardy."

“With the development of the times, at least in the field of streaming media, it is difficult to have any records that will never be broken. Last year’s record may be broken this year, and it is not impossible for the record set by STAY this year to be broken next year.” Shen Juan took a sip of the iced cola that Sister Tian had poured for him in advance.

"By the way, your new album is released on the 15th, right?"

"Ah."

"But I heard that the epidemic in Europe and America is very serious during this period, and many European and American singers who planned to release albums have postponed it."

"That's true. It's difficult to promote a song now, so it relies entirely on online popularity, which will affect its performance."

Simply put, the physical record industry was severely impacted, with physical sales declining, while streaming media flourished.

Therefore, the concept of album sales that incorporates streaming performance has gradually gained widespread recognition in the music industry.

Victoria Song was a little surprised: "Then why did you still post it?"

"So what if it's a little short? It doesn't matter. Besides, who knows how long this friendship will last? I can't just not release an album until this friendship is over, can I?" Shen Juan shrugged helplessly. "I've done an excellent job of promoting it beforehand, so I won't back down at the last minute."

However, as mentioned before.

Chaos is the ladder.

The arrival of loyalty is both a challenge and an opportunity.

If he can step up and successfully save the market during this special period when everyone else chooses to back down, and achieve decent commercial results despite the suppression of various debuffs, then his status in the music industry and the legendary status required to advance to the next stage will naturally see a huge increase.

After exchanging only a few words, He Jiong came over from the kitchen and said that Huang Lei, who was working alone in the kitchen, needed help.

"We're here!" Shen Juan and Peng Peng naturally took on the responsibility without hesitation.

into the night.

Everyone was busy in the kitchen.

Victoria Song is helping to chop vegetables.

Li Yitong and Jiang Peiyao helped wash the vegetables.

They all clearly wanted to show their hardworking side.

But Sister Tian was leisurely eating fruit under the pavilion with Cheng Xiao and Zhang Zifeng, openly slacking off.

They've outgrown the pretense.

Even though the three of them are the youngest in the Mushroom House.
Huang Lei was busy making his beggar's chicken.

This guy spent the whole day working on it, and I don't know where he found the recipe, but he insisted on injecting his own understanding into it, so that everyone would know that Chef Huang is not an ordinary chef who follows the rules, but a high-level chef who can innovate.

Peng Peng obediently squatted by the fire pit, following Huang Lei's instructions. He covered his mouth and nose with a wet towel in one hand and kept adding charcoal with the other. His brows were furrowed and he was covered in sweat, clearly suffering from the smoke. He hadn't expected to have to endure such torment before testing the poison. Master, you should never torture a living being!
However, looking at the ever-growing flames and feeling the rising temperature in the kitchen, Shen Juan felt as if he were in a sauna, and couldn't help but frown.

I seem to remember that beggar's chicken is cooked by smothering it with ashes.

And if I remember correctly...
This beggar's chicken must have been roasting all day!
Is it really okay to add such a big fire?
Lei Zi, you're trying to be innovative again!
You wouldn't be unable to suppress your scientific spirit and want to conduct another compliance test on everyone, would you?
"Teacher Huang, isn't this fire a bit too big?" He couldn't help but ask, thinking of everyone's health.

"It's not just a little big, it's way too big! I almost got heatstroke from being roasted so badly, it was so painful! But that's how beggar's chicken is made, there's no other way. If it weren't for fulfilling Qianqian's wish, would I have to suffer like this in the kitchen?" Huang Lei easily shifted the blame with just one sentence.

Victoria Song couldn't help but feel a little guilty: "It's all my fault. Why did I, a person from Shandong, have to order beggar's chicken?"

Huang Lei then offered a feigned consolation: "It's alright, it's not your fault. After all, you didn't know beggar's chicken was so difficult to make."

Shen Juan felt a little disgusted by this expression and wanted to laugh.

This thing has no culinary soul!
As the team's core player, he only knows how to make easy dishes, never cooks the tough dishes himself, and he even likes to blame his teammates who only have CBA-level skills and are paid a minimum salary, which forces him to cook difficult dishes. Then, through media marketing, he is packaged as the entertainment industry's culinary GOAT with no technical shortcomings.

You're invincible, kid.

But now is clearly not the time for a complete break.

He's not Chao Xiong.

Victoria Song is not his girlfriend.

How could I possibly get angry over something like this?

It's true that he likes to criticize others.

It's true that he enjoys destroying other people's careers.

But that doesn't mean he's like the honey badger or a powder keg, indifferent to life and death, ready to fight anyone he sees, or prone to exploding at the slightest provocation.

So he said no more.

She simply walked out of the kitchen silently.

He also called Peng Peng, Song Qian, Li Yitong, and Jiang Peiyao out, leaving only Huang Lei in the kitchen to continue his efforts.

He was very much looking forward to seeing what kind of delicious food Leizi could make.

About fifteen minutes passed like this.

Leizi's beggar's chicken is finally ready!

Everyone rushed excitedly to the kitchen and formed a circle, all mentally preparing the compliments they would shower with compliments later.

"I can't wait to eat this chicken!"

"It smells so good!"

Wow! That's so cool!

"Teacher Huang's cooking skills are unbeatable!"

"Wow!!!!"

Everyone turned into a sycophant, listening to a chorus of "wows."

As a result, the moment Shen Juan opened the tin foil with a look of anticipation, everyone's excited voices came to an abrupt halt.

What appeared before everyone was none other than the ultimate pure-blooded Wakanda "Black Chicken," blacker than coal.

Moreover, Shen Juan discovered this after tearing it open.
This thing is consistent inside and out.

They're all the same, inside and out. They're all fucking black!

There is no possibility of someone being black-skinned and white-hearted.

So Teacher He and Peng Peng's expressions froze instantly.

Teacher Huang, why did you make us act as clowns?

Don't you know that with Sister Tian's arrival, only the two of us in the Mushroom House are willing to give you face and flatter you?
Why do you have to break our hearts?
Zhang Zifeng pretended that she hadn't seen anything.

I should be showing sadness and regret right now, but why do I feel a little bit excited?

Sister Tian and Xiao Xiao hid behind the crowd, trying hard to suppress their laughter.

The two girls and Xiao Ye had already heard about how bizarre Huang Lei's cooking skills were. After all, during the time they stayed at home, Shen Juan would tell them stories about Huang Lei every time he entered the kitchen, to the point that they would sometimes joke, "I haven't heard a story about Chef Huang for three minutes!"
Song Qian and Jiang Peiyao's eyes widened uncontrollably.

What the hell?

How can we praise something that's been made like this?
If I were to offer empty compliments at a time like this, wouldn't I be recorded by netizens and ridiculed for the rest of my life?
Li Yitong couldn't help but gasp.

No wonder Xiaotian repeatedly emphasized that if you want to ensure your safety, you must eat less and praise more after coming to the Mushroom House!

From this perspective, Oda is right.

Last year's snow-covered Nine-Turned Intestines was already outrageous enough, but I didn't expect them to come up with such a creative new dish this year!
You never know what kind of amazing tricks Huang Lei might pull!
Shen Juan then praised it earnestly: "Oh my! Teacher Huang, your beggar's black chicken is not bad! It smells so good!"

What's the problem?

Sister Tian and Cheng Xiao knew Shen Juan all too well. Hearing this sarcastic and nonsensical tone, they found it hard to keep their composure. So they instantly lost control of their expressions and pretended to cough, covering their mouths to hide their increasingly arrogant smiles.

Huang Lei was embarrassed: "Black chicken?"

Shen Juan looked at Huang Lei with the same sarcasm as Ding Zhen, his teasing evident in his eyes: "Isn't it a black chicken? It's so dark."

"I didn't do it well, I failed, it burned."

"Oh, I see," Shen Juan suddenly realized.

“That’s right.” Huang Lei nodded seriously.

"I thought it was Teacher Huang who specially found a black-boned chicken to nourish everyone's bodies," Shen Juan said with a grin.

Huang Lei's lips twitched, speechless.

This kid is using me for an obedience test again!

The problem is that he really doesn't dare to contradict or disobey.

After all, his so-called background and connections are practically non-existent in front of this leading man who has appeared in the national arena. So, the fact that he is willing to call me Teacher Huang in front of outsiders is already a great honor for me. I really don't dare to ask for too much more.

Sigh. Yestar is still the most obedient.

If Ye-sung were the male lead in the world, that would be great.

"Can we eat it if we tear it into pieces?" Teacher He is always the one who acts as a lubricant and peacemaker.

The traffic generated by the "breakup" between Shenyang and Huangshan is not something that can be ignored.

But absolutely not now.

Because this show will continue to be filmed next year!
“I think it should be possible!” Peng Peng agreed.

Song Qian hesitated for a while looking at the Wakandan chicken, but finally decided to support Huang Lei with her actions. However, she was stopped by Shen Juan just as she was about to reach out.

"This stuff is carcinogenic."

Peng Peng was stunned when he heard Shen Juan's words.

Is regular diarrhea no longer enough for you?
Are we now going to start making carcinogens and turning everyone into bio-engineered monsters? Professor Huang, if you do this, who will be willing to be your guinea pig and test poison for you?

"Huh? A little bit should be fine, right?"

"What's the point of eating just a little bit?"

"Ok."

Song Qian hadn't really planned to eat it, so seeing that Shen Juan had given her such a way out, she naturally wouldn't force herself anymore, and at the same time, she secretly admired Shen Juan's understanding.

So Huang Lei watched helplessly as Shen Juan threw the "Beggar's Chicken" that he had worked so hard to make all afternoon into the trash can, feeling both ashamed and angry.

But he also knew that if he resisted Shen Juan, his fate would probably be the same as that of the black-boned chicken that had been roasted beyond recognition, just like a stray dog ​​on the roadside, which could be kicked to death with one kick.

So I no longer feel angry or ashamed.

He already figured it out.

Being humiliated by Shen Juan is not shameful, but an honor!

After all, he even dared to flirt with the milk dragon across the ocean.

If you give me a shout-out, isn't that helping me level up?
And the other side.
Sister Tian was also very unhappy with Huang Lei's reaction.

Not only did they test the poison on Zifeng, but they also tested it on me and Juanjuan. Now they even want to feed my sisters carcinogenic food!

And they even have the nerve to say it's someone else's problem.
Just because others don't dare to yell at you in front of the camera, do you think they're all brainless idiots and cowards?
How dare you do that?!
What is Chef Huang? What is Teacher Huang?

You're clearly a simp!

And he's a sycophant with the heart of a traitor!
Therefore, I will never respect you again!

Don't give me the chance.

Otherwise, you'll definitely suffer the consequences!

You have a way to die!
Around nine o'clock in the evening, Huang Lei finally finished cooking.

The group arrived at the pavilion, ready to sit down and eat.

"First of all, we would like to welcome Xixi, Yitong, and Jiangjiang, who are visiting our Mushroom House for the second time, and Xiaoxiao, who is visiting the Mushroom House for the first time! Welcome to the Mushroom House today!" As the host, He Jiong took the lead in standing up and toasting everyone. The others quickly stood up to return the toast.

"Thank you, Teacher Huang! Thank you, Teacher He!"

"Thank you, Pengpeng! Thank you, Zifeng!"

"Thank you, Xiaotian! Thank you, Juan Shen Juan!"

After the meal officially began, He Jiong first gave a perfunctory compliment on Huang Lei's cooking skills, following the usual routine, and then shifted the topic to Shen Juan.

"Friends, look at this guy who's eating noodles with his head down. He just won Best Actor last week, but he's acting like nothing happened. If I hadn't asked my sister earlier, I would have even suspected that I have an extra memory than others." His eyes were full of pride and satisfaction as he looked at Shen Juan.

"It's alright, I actually care more about music awards." Shen Juan looked up when he heard this, his tone extremely calm.

Even though he didn't really want it, since someone had already fed it to him, how could he spit it out?
"Juanjuan, when did you become so humble? This is a movie star! And a Hong Kong Film Award winner! Our first movie star from Mushroom House has finally appeared! I'm so proud of you! You were born to do this!" Teacher He was genuinely happy for Shen Juan.

"Thank you, thank you! But I think Peng Peng and his sister might become movie stars in the future." Shen Juan said his true feelings in a joking tone. Apart from Sister Tian, ​​all four of the Mushroom House kids actually have some acting talent.

"Then let's take the Best Actor's good wishes!" Peng Peng laughed.

"Thank you, brother!" Zhang Zifeng smiled happily.

"What about me?" Sister Tian asked, feeling ignored.

Shen Juan raised an eyebrow slightly: "You?"

Sister Tian nodded seriously: "Me!"

"You also have a bright future."

"Clam?"

"We all have a bright future."

"Humph!"

"What are you humming about?"

"Can't I hum? I'll hum if I want to!"

Listening to the lively laughter and playful banter of the crowd, Huang Lei frowned, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Am I not human? Am I even human?

Why are you not including me in the discussion about Best Actor?
Is it because I only act in TV dramas?

Is it because I am a film academy professor that I have not only failed to win any prestigious awards or honors since my debut, but my acting skills have also been criticized. And a remake of the drama "Midnight Diner," which helped me establish a chef persona, has ruined my reputation?

So he smiled and started a new topic that was more suitable for him to talk about, but in the end he couldn't suppress the preaching spirit that had been burning in his heart for decades.

"What have you been busy with lately, Juanjuan? I mean hobbies and interests outside of work. You can't just work all the time, can you? That would be a bit like not knowing how to balance work and rest and enjoy life. Young people can't live like that."

"I bought a team." Shen Juan almost laughed.

I just thought this person looked like a clown.

"What team? How much?"

“It was an amateur league team in England that only spent two million,” Shen Juan replied.

"Chinese currency?"

"GBP."

What do you mean by spending only two million pounds?
Twenty million Chinese Yuan isn't money, is it?

Huang Lei felt that Shen Juan was showing off again.

However, he felt that this attempt to show off was terrible.

Because he didn't think Shen Juan could make the club successful, and the two million pounds would most likely go down the drain.

So he decided to take this opportunity to make a prediction in advance, thus solidifying the "mastermind" persona that the show "Go Fighting!" had given him.

"I think you acted impulsively this time. After all, buying a team requires careful consideration. You need to delve into the team's history, culture, fan base, location, and business operations. Some things are not as simple as you think. The intricacies behind it are complex. However, if it's just out of hobby, then spending money to broaden your horizons and gain knowledge is fine, since you're not planning to make a profit from it anyway."

Shen Juan was having a hard time keeping up.

Shen Teng is right.

She's a jack of all trades and master of none.

This guy has a criminal record all over his body!
I can't even imagine what kind of backlash you'll face from netizens if you stop updating "Longing" in a few years.

However, Shen Juan did not take the opportunity to add fuel to the fire or kick someone when they were down. In fact, he even calmed down Sister Tian, ​​who was about to burst out like Shuangzi.

It's not because he's kind.

It was because he felt that the fortified village was just a mound of withered bones.

Moreover, he was the kind of skeleton in a tomb who was mostly honest, but intermittently lost his mind and entered a preaching mode.

So, my friend, you have a bright future ahead of you. There's no need to get yourself into trouble for this show-off who's already on the verge of collapse.

(End of this chapter)