Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 588 He really is a scumbag.

Considering that the planned departure for Paris on the 18th is getting closer, every day spent in China is precious. If they want to meet again, they will have to go abroad to find him. He cannot afford to waste two weeks in quarantine if he returns to China.

So Shen Juan decided to use this last bit of time to fulfill his previous promise and say goodbye to his girlfriends.

On the 15th, the Kiwi Scream for Love Gala came to an end.

The following morning, Shen Juan immediately took Xiao Hu, who was exhausted after the investigation but still had a lot to say, to Hangzhou.

This year, with the support of Starlink's resources, she secured a permanent MC position on Zhejiang TV's "Ace vs Ace 6," co-hosting the show with Shen Teng, Jia Linghua, Chen Yu, and Guan Xiaotong from the Ace Family, as well as Song Yaxuan from the Teens in Times group, who also joined this year. The show's ratings and popularity are steadily improving.

To be honest, Xiao Hu is not much different from a variety show personality or internet celebrity at this stage. Apart from being a regular on "Women's Detective Club" and other temporary variety shows, he has no starring works released yet.

This means that Starlink usually relies on two selling points for marketing and traffic generation: her looks (she looks like Zheng Yuxun and Kim Ji-won) and the female CP (any combination of the six female CP members can be a CP).

Although it requires maintaining a muddled state for a long time.

She had finally climbed to this position, just one step away from becoming one of the three ancient kings of the fishpond. She was about to lead her sisters to achieve great things, so naturally she wouldn't dig her own grave by filming outside dramas or creating a CP with other men. She would do her best to avoid any behavior or action that might displease Shen Juan.

Some things don't need to be tested, or even tried.

A sensible girl will naturally handle everything properly.

They also have to endure criticism from the fans of these two groups.
Especially those fans are like a cult, making up erotic rumors about her and Shen Juan every day. Some even go so far as to write erotic novels describing in detail how Shen Juan treated her like a mistress, making it impossible for her to keep up with all the stories and making it hard for her to keep her underwear dry.

But she wasn't dissatisfied.

After all, for a female college student who was originally just a nobody, dating her idol, living in her idol's mansion, not having to work, and being able to enjoy life with the allowance given by her idol is already a dream come true!

Meeting Shen Juan, who is your idol, boss, senior, and even lover at this age, is like encountering a top-tier succubus right after leaving the beginner's village; her charm is completely irresistible!

Don't you remember the saying that goes something like this?

The feelings and experiences of her first crush during her teenage years will most likely stay with her for the rest of her life.

She hopes that Shen Juan will be with her for the rest of her life.

So let's just let things take their course!
Hu Lianxin gazed at Shen Juan's profile, intently working on his tablet, her cheeks growing increasingly hot, and she couldn't help but think...
Good women gain fame, bad women gain everything.

In order to stay by her senior's side, she was willing to become what others saw as a slut, a lustful woman, a bad woman, or a ruthless woman.
What does it matter?

In the end, aren't they all just the senior's women?
After landing in Hangzhou, we arrived at the International Film and Television Center.

After a quick lunch, we went over the script outline.

The recording of the program officially began at 2 PM.

Host Shen Tao and the six regular MCs took the stage first.

"Next up, please welcome the first wave of challengers for VIVO's 'Ace vs Ace Season 6'! Let's give them a round of applause: Lei Jiayin, Yang Mi, Dong Zijian, Yang Di, Song Zuer, and Shen Juan!"

The first three were there to promote "A Writer's Odyssey".

Yang Di is a comedian responsible for adding to the entertainment value of the show.

Song Zuer and Shen Juan were the friends and family members that Xiao Hu, a new family member, specially invited to support him during his first appearance on the show.

When a new official takes office, it's not necessary to make a big splash, but at least to showcase their background, connections, and powerful backers.

Wow! What an impressive display!

"How are you guys so amazing, production team?"

"Why did you invite Shen Juan over?"

"welcome!"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries and promotion of the film, the program moved on to its main topic.

"I am a publisher, and you are all well-known novelists," host Shen Tao began, introducing the background of the topic.

Yang Di introduced himself first, saying that he is a literary writer in the night market's anime and manga community, whose representative works are "Guanbing Master", "Pikachu's Long Pants" and "Inuyasha's Pork Bun".

Then the others also took turns announcing their proudest works, based on the character backgrounds given by the program team.

For example, Shen Juan's representative work is...
"Chinese Entertainment: Starting with Top Talent Show Stars"

Shen Tao, who was in charge of controlling the flow of the show, continued to advance the program: "Everyone here is a well-known novelist, and it is a rare occasion for us to gather together. However, some unexpected situations have occurred on site. One of our novelists is a writer who writes under the pen name 'Fiery Back Tooth.' He has a pair of villainous master and apprentice characters in his novels called Passerby A and Passerby B. Because they cannot bear the tragic ending of their novels, they have traveled through time and infiltrated our gathering today. Their only goal is to find Fiery Back Tooth and assassinate him. We must protect Teacher Back Tooth."

“Yes, what we need to find now are the passersby A and B who snuck in.” Yang Di analyzed the situation clearly for everyone.

Shen Teng and Shen Juan couldn't help but exchange a glance.

The mole in this episode is one of them.

Thanks to Hu Lianxin, Shen Juan finally got to be a guest on their show, so the production team naturally arranged a special role for him.

"After each round of the game, you will receive clues about Passerby A and Passerby B. However, Passerby A and Passerby B have their own special tasks. If they complete their tasks during the recording process, their clues may be hidden, and they will also receive the clue about the Fiery Back Tooth."

After explaining the game rules, we began the game itself.

"Ultra-stable micro-gimbal, a trump card for night shooting!"

"vivo Ace Moment, now entering today's first challenge. Since this is the first episode, what's the game you're most familiar with?"

"Ace Messenger!"

Simply put, the first few people perform words in a word-for-word relay using physical gestures, and the last person announces the answer.

The Ace Family team of six took to the field first.

In the end, Song Yaxuan successfully guessed "two childhood sweethearts".

Next, the novelists' team took the stage.

The order of appearance is as follows: Yang Di, Lei Jiayin, Dong Zijian, Song Zuer, Yang Mi, and Shen Juan.

The topic for this round was "Stubborn as a dead duck." Yang Di vividly portrayed the so-called dead duck, but he couldn't think of a way to express "stubborn." He could only poke at the floor and not be able to move it to show that he was stubborn. The next few people were clueless and could only try to replicate his actions as much as possible.

It's worth mentioning that when it was Yang Mi's turn to perform this scene one-on-one with Shen Juan, she sat down on the ground like a duck. Coupled with her black stockings, pitiful expression, and alluring eyes, it can only be said that some people are indeed very good at using their own advantages to seduce the opposite sex.

Shen Juan is like this, and so is Yang Mi.

They recorded from 2 PM to 7 PM.

The entire program concluded satisfactorily.

Considering that Shen Juan rarely comes to Ace vs Ace, everyone present, whether it's Hua Chenyu who is a singer, Jia Linglei who is an actor, Jia Yin and himself, or Yang Mi who wants to pursue happiness in her lower body, all want to get on his good side. So, as the host, Shen Teng specially organized a dinner party.

Shen Juan didn't think much of it and gladly accepted the invitation.

The group arrived at the restaurant's private room and were seated. Shen Juan was sandwiched between Xiao Hu and Lao Song, while Yang Mi sat next to Lao Song.

The hot pot broth was bubbling and the aroma of the ingredients filled the air, and the lively atmosphere instantly relieved the fatigue after the recording.

Just as Shen Juan picked up a piece of hot mutton, Jia Ling smiled and picked up her drink to thank her again: "Juan Juan, I really have to thank you this time! Actually, I had no idea how I was going to direct and star in this movie. I just wanted to fulfill my wish to be a director. I didn't dare to think too much about the box office. I would be content if I didn't lose money."

"It's okay, it's just a little effort."

Right after recording the show, Shen Juan posted a Weibo backstage to support "Hi Mom" ​​and "A Writer's Odyssey". Although outsiders say that Yang Mi is his simp and loves him but can't have him, Shen Juan still ignores the risks and continues to install the show. After all, a qualified scumbag should maintain an attitude of being neither too close nor too distant.

First love, green tea, daddy, bad man
The persona must be switched depending on the girl being approached.

In the presence of a divorced young woman like Da Mimi, who is likely no longer in love, the "bad boy" persona is clearly more appealing.

Hua Chenyu, who was sitting next to him, held her cup and listened quietly for a while before asking softly, "Shen Juan, when you were performing in North America, did you encounter anything particularly interesting? I heard from a friend that the atmosphere at music festivals there is very different from that in China, and the audience is said to be very enthusiastic."

"They were indeed very enthusiastic."

Shen Juan smiled as he recalled, "I remember once when I performed in Coachella, the audience suddenly started throwing their personal clothing onto the stage. Some of the sizes were really outrageous. And it's probably because the market is so big that the music there is very inclusive, and you can find an audience for any style."

Hua Chenyu's eyes lit up as he listened. He was ridiculed in China because his style was so unique, or rather, eccentric.

Then, excitedly, they inquired about the specific process of producing an album overseas, and the two gradually began to talk about music creation.

The monk said he really liked "Three Beginnings of All Things" from Shen Juan's Chinese album released two years ago. He felt it was a pity that this kind of electronic dance music, which blends various elements and Chinese local instruments, was destined to have a limited audience in China. He felt that the market limited the birth and development of more talented musicians.

Shen Juan smiled but didn't respond.

Like Sister Hetian, he has also matured.

In the past, he would have said that there was a problem with the market, and that the pace of progress in public aesthetics could not keep up with the pace of creators.

but now?
It's not that there won't be any promotions, but rather that promotions will be gradual, slow, and of high quality, with a rhythmic and regulated approach. Specific situations will be summarized on a case-by-case basis.

After all, a large portion of these creators in China are just charlatans who circumvent internet restrictions to go abroad to copy music and then write their own lyrics.

Can the audience they cultivate possibly possess high aesthetic standards and be tolerant of different types of music?
This aspect is mainly cultivated through nurture.

The creators' incompetence leads to a poor audience.

A bad audience leads to a bad creator.

Foreign music is advanced, but we cannot learn from it, much less promote or imitate it, because that would invite public criticism of being a traitor to foreign things.

This is a vicious cycle that can't be stopped.

As for the seemingly innocent 30-year-old boy who is about to be taken away by Zhang Bichen, the genius who is about to be taken away by her, and who is about to be ruined by her?

To put it bluntly, the mage is indeed quite powerful.

He's at least much better than Master Lay.

But whether it's because of his unique aesthetic sense or his desire to define his style and avoid following the crowd, he always seems to be pulling out all the stops. Coupled with his bizarre behavior and his overly enthusiastic fanbase, it's no wonder he can't gain widespread acceptance.

In comparison, Giant C was smarter. Through powerful marketing that swept the entire internet, he turned a 60-point English song that was unknown abroad into a Grammy-level masterpiece in China, proving with his actions that the value of marketing, whether for movies or songs, far outweighs the quality of the song itself.

At this moment, Yang Mi suddenly spoke up, steer the conversation toward Lao Song, with whom she felt an instant connection after their conversation.

"Speaking of which, the first person we met among Juan Ge should be Zul, right? I personally only met Juan Ge in 17."

Perhaps it was because Lao Song had come into contact with so many female business leaders from all walks of life in the past two years while developing her side business that she unknowingly maxed out her sales skills. As a result, Yang Mi actually felt that if she had met her earlier, she might have been able to use this relationship to enter Shen Juan's fishpond.

Song Zuer nodded in agreement: "Of course! Shen Juan and I are old acquaintances! Back when we were filming 'Our Youth' in Changsha, he was the cool and handsome guy in our crew. I always liked to tease him back then, and I would deliberately go and mess with him when he was hiding in a corner memorizing his lines!"

Shen Juan recalled that vague past and pursed his lips helplessly, "She was very boring and annoying back then."

"Annoying? But I think you're clearly enjoying it! Otherwise, you would have kicked me out long ago!" Lao Song had a lively and bright smile on her face, and her chattering made her look quite playful and cute: "Otherwise, why would you invite me out to dinner right after I withdrew from the competition and returned to the country? So I'm that important to you?"

Shen Juan rolled her eyes. "Because I didn't have many friends at the time, and if I remember correctly, you were the one who asked me out."

"Does it make a difference? You still came, didn't you?"

Yang Mi became even more convinced of her guess and chimed in with a smile, "You two seem to have a really good relationship~"

Shen Juan shrugged. "It's nothing special."

Lao Song explained with a smile, "He's a bit arrogant."

Shen Juan became increasingly speechless, too lazy to reply.

After finishing our hot pot meal, we chatted happily.

Some people were drinking, some were chatting, and some were playing games. Yang Mi and Guan Xiaotong pulled in Song Xiaohu and together invited Shen Juan to play a five-player game in the King of Glory arena. Shen Juan wanted to refuse by saying that someone had invited him to duo queue in advance, but when he logged on, he found that neither Xiao Xiao nor Sister Tian and Xiao Ye were online at the moment.
So I could only play a couple of quick games with them.

Then Shen Juan discovered...
Apart from Da Mimi who is a little bit good at playing, the other three sisters are all noobs, not even half as good as "Beijing's No. 1 Wild Girl"!

During the match, Yang Mi asked, seemingly casually, "Brother Juan, do you usually have a fixed duo partner when you play King of Glory?"

"80% of the points I gained on this account were thanks to Cheng Xiao's help."

"Xiao Xiao, no wonder you complained about our food."

Shen Juan was taken aback. "You've played games with her before?"

"Yes, I've played it! Justin pulled some people."

"I really didn't know that happened."

"Maybe Xiao Xiao thinks that you'd be unhappy if you knew she played games with me," Yang Mi said calmly, yet with an inexplicable sense of melancholy. The overflowing air of resentment gradually filled the room, making Guan Xiaotong, who was sitting on the same sofa, afraid to utter a sound.

But Lao Song was somewhat happy.

Or perhaps she was almost overjoyed!

She felt that this client was most likely already a done deal!

Whether or not a deal can be made is another matter.

At least you can get gold coins from her!
Wuhu~
Xiao Hu was speechless.

She finally understood completely.

Yang Mi is exactly as described online. She truly loves Shen Juan but cannot have him, she is truly obsessed with him, and she truly has a mental illness!
Including this kind of fish in the team would be like inviting a wolf into the house, because the fish is too high-level for her to control.

Shen Juan was speechless upon hearing this.

But undeniably, he also felt a secret thrill; the feeling of playing with other people's feelings as a scumbag was indeed quite interesting.

So I didn't respond to that.

Keep pulling at her, keep letting the emotions fester.

After silently finishing the game, Yang Mi wanted to continue, but Shen Juan declined the invitation and went out onto the balcony to enjoy the cool breeze.

The sea breeze in Qingdao at night carries a damp chill and a salty smell, drifting along the coastline and seeping into your clothes.

But after drinking, the breeze only makes me feel cool.

Seeing this, Hu Lianxin, who had been very shy in front of others all evening, also put down her phone and quietly walked to his side.

The private room was still bustling with activity, which meant they could chat without worrying about being disturbed.

“Senior,” Hu Lianxin suddenly said.

"Hmm?" Shen Juan turned his head to look at her.

There's a question I'm not sure if I should ask.

Is this the question you really want to ask?

Hu Lianxin looked both nervous and curious: "It's a question I really want to ask, but I'm worried I might offend you."

"Then ask. I'm not that easily angered." Shen Juan's gaze towards her was filled with a reassuring gentleness and certainty.

So Xiao Hu bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then asked directly, "Senior, what do you think of Yang Mi? She seems to like you a lot; she's been giving you all sorts of hints all night."

Shen Juan couldn't help but smile. "I know, but I don't have any feelings for her. Does that answer reassure you?"

"I didn't ask this to reassure you!" Hu Lianxin tried her best to suppress the corners of her mouth that couldn't help but turn up, trying not to make her happy appearance too obvious. Her tone was slightly coquettish and serious: "I'm just curious whether you will take this kind of blatant goodwill to heart!"

Yes, it can.

Actually, I do have feelings about it.

With female celebrities like Yang Mi, Yang Ying, and Li Xiaolu deliberately trying to please him, he could basically only see their good points.

They hid all their flaws.

Moreover, they explained it very clearly.
If the mood strikes, a friendly match is just what we need.

They only analyze the question, but don't connect it to real life.

But living in a world governed by rules and having too many considerations means that one cannot do whatever one wants like the people of the motherland.

For example, although he is nicknamed "the amateur killer," almost all the amateur girlfriends he knows are of the normal and stable type.

There are no girls with hidden mental illnesses or exaggerated family backgrounds who might ignite the fishpond environment.

Even though Sister Tian is widely regarded as having a bad temper, she is just a cute little girl in private.

Okay, at worst he's just a bit foul-mouthed.
For example, among these female celebrities who have been in the industry for many years and have many friends, he only needs to link to one of them, and the rest will all know.

Wasn't his rumor about "Tiida being of good quality" spread by that big mouth of Lao Song to attract customers?
It's almost a given that if he sleeps with one of them, the others will definitely cling to him even more frantically!

He now understands why so many male celebrities prefer to date non-celebrity women; after all, not everyone is an exhibitionist.

This is why, although his love life seems extremely chaotic and he accepts all comers, he actually has a strict set of rules for his fishpond. All the fish fry entering his fishpond must undergo strict background checks. Only after ensuring that everything is correct and obtaining the quarantine stamp will he begin feeding and raising the fish fry.

As for Yang Mi, who has been pestering him for more than three years?
Let's observe for a while longer.
After all, one can learn from others' mistakes, and Cao Cao proved with his actions that some young women, if messed with, will lead to trouble.

Thinking of this, Shen Juan felt inexplicably uneasy.

He then coughed twice, breaking the brief silence: "Actually, I might not be as good as you think."

Hu Lianxin looked up at him, her eyes filled with questions.

"It's true that I like each and every one of you, because I am such a fickle person. But besides that, I also really enjoy being surrounded by you and watching you scheme and fight for me, just like I enjoy standing on stage and being the center of attention."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Hu simply blinked her eyes cutely.

"I know!"

Shen Juan raised his eyebrows slightly.

Hu Lianxin imitated Shen Juan's manner and coughed twice, then said with a smile, "Boys and girls actually share many emotions and psychology. Some girls like to keep 'simps' and 'backup' boyfriends because they like the feeling of being the center of attention. Boys feel the same way. I think this is human nature and not strange."

"And isn't there a saying that goes like this? Don't think, feel! It's meaningless to think about the ins and outs of some things. What's truly meaningful and valuable are the feelings. Words and appearances can deceive, but feelings can't. The feeling you gave me, senior, is love."

Looking at that pretty face, Shen Juan suddenly smiled.

Actually, he said those words on purpose.

Self-analysis, especially in the quiet of the night, is actually a way of showing vulnerability. Occasionally showing vulnerability and a sense of brokenness can usually arouse a woman's protective instincts, which can effectively shorten the distance in a romantic relationship and deepen the feelings between lovers.

He felt that Xiao Hu might be unhappy tonight because Yang Mi was being so proactive, so he subconsciously tried to divert her attention.

But her answer was so sincere and genuine.

"I think my argument was very successful!" Hu Lianxin blinked her bright eyes, a gentle and serene smile on her face.

"It was a great success; it successfully convinced me."

Shen Juan withdrew his gaze from her face, looked at the night view of Qingdao, a coastal city, and let out a long sigh of relief, somewhat inexplicably.

Cool yet passionate, lonely yet radiant.

Calm yet turbulent, soft yet hard.

She is indeed a very, very good girl.

(End of this chapter)