Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 207 Damn it, why is she here too? (Seeking monthly votes)
Her voice was very soft, but the camera still captured the moment precisely.

Zhou Ye stood under the wooden archway at the entrance of the village, with terraced fields and blooming peach blossoms behind her. A morning breeze blew by, and a few petals swirled and landed on her shoulder.

She gently brushed it away, smiled down at herself, and then looked at the camera: "So... I was the first one to arrive?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of hurried footsteps came from not far away.

The executive director jogged over, still clutching a walkie-talkie: "Mr. Zhou Ye! Welcome, welcome! The other guests are still on their way. Would you like to take a short rest, or... perhaps you'd like to look around a bit?"

They were extremely respectful.

Putting aside her current status, just look at the show's director, Gu Yang—who would dare offend this lady?
Although there has been no official announcement, everyone in the entertainment industry knows who the man behind her is.

Haven't you seen what kind of roles she's played in the year since her debut?
Zhou Ye nodded and picked up his woven handbag.

Inside, you can vaguely see a copy of Haruki Murakami's "Norwegian Wood" and a thermos. Follow the staff into the village.

Her high heels clicked crisply on the wooden boardwalk, but after only a couple of steps, she stopped, frowning slightly: "This path... doesn't seem quite suitable for high heels?"

The filming director quickly nodded: "Yes, we suggest changing into flat shoes."

Zhou Ye blinked, then bent down to take off her high heels, stepped barefoot onto the wooden board, looked up at the camera with a sly smile: "This works too."

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling her body; her ankles were slender, and her skin was almost translucent in the morning light.

Inside the monitoring vehicle, director Gu Yang stared at the screen, a slight smile playing on his lips: "The first shot... is done."

At 9:20 a.m., a second black van rolled over the gravel road at the entrance of the village, the tires making a soft rustling sound as they rubbed against the stones.

The moment the car door slid open, a pair of feet wearing white sneakers landed lightly, followed by a clear, crisp sound.

"Zhou Ye!"

Standing in the morning light, Meng Ziyi looked as if she were coated with a soft filter.

Today she wore a loose pink short-sleeved jacket over a plain white short-sleeved T-shirt, with the hem casually tucked into light pink sweatpants, which accentuated her slender waist.

Her slightly wavy chestnut hair cascaded over her shoulders, the ends swaying gently as she turned.

Her makeup was exquisite yet not heavy, with curled eyelashes and a light peach-colored lip gloss that shimmered in the sunlight.

As soon as she got out of the car, she looked around and her gaze quickly locked onto Zhou Ye, who was standing on the wooden boardwalk. Her eyes lit up instantly.

Zhou Ye was looking around when he heard the sound. He suddenly looked up, his lips curling into an uncontrollable smile. He seemed to have had a happiness switch flipped, his eyes curving into crescents, and even the strands of his hair seemed to radiate joy.

"Sister Meng!" She ran over in three steps, her bare feet making a thumping sound on the wooden board.

Meng Ziyi opened her arms wide, and Zhou Ye went to meet her without hesitation. The two embraced tightly in front of the camera.

The Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix have finally reunited in Peach Blossom Village!
Meng Ziyi smiled and rubbed the back of her head, then suddenly felt that something was wrong.

She loosened her embrace, looked down, and immediately frowned: "Where are your shoes?"

Zhou Ye curled her toes sheepishly, a few blades of grass still clinging to her fair instep: "Don't even mention it, it was my first time participating in this kind of outdoor variety show, and I stupidly wore a pair of high heels."

She made an exaggerated falling motion, "I almost fell flat on my face on the ridge, so I just went barefoot."

"You!" Meng Ziyi shook her head helplessly, her eyes almost overflowing with doting affection.

She turned and walked to the trunk, which was still open, and pulled out a huge suitcase. "I knew this would happen, so I made sure to bring a few extra pairs of shoes."

The box was opened, and inside were seven or eight pairs of shoes, ranging from sneakers to slippers.

Zhou Ye's eyes widened: "Sister Meng, are you going to move the entire shoe cabinet here?"

"Hehe, you didn't call me 'sister' for nothing, did you? I'm a pro!" Meng Ziyi picked out a pair of white sneakers and tossed them to her. "Try these on, our feet are about the same size."

Zhou Ye caught the shoes, her eyes sparkling with emotion: "Sister Meng is the best!"

She squatted down to put on her shoes, muttering to herself, "I'll help you move your luggage later. When we're assigned to different courtyards, we must live together!"

Meng Ziyi squatted down next to her, helping her straighten her shoelaces while asking in a low voice, "Do you know who else is coming?"

"I don't know!" Zhou Ye shook his head and answered in a low voice.

"They probably don't know about our relationship with Gu Yang, do they?" Meng Ziyi secretly glanced at the camera not far away.

"I definitely don't know!" Zhou Ye assured him confidently.

"Then let's keep a low profile!" Meng Ziyi instructed seriously.

"Okay! We can't cause him any trouble..." Zhou Ye nodded obediently.

The two huddled together and whispered to each other, completely forgetting that the microphones clipped to their clothes were faithfully recording every word of their conversation.

Inside the surveillance vehicle, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Gu Yang stared at the monitor, his ears turning red at a visible speed.

It seems like these two girls are particularly bad for him whenever they're together.

I can kill him every time!

He coughed suddenly: "Cut this part out!"

"Okay, director!" the editor replied, suppressing a laugh.

Meanwhile, the oblivious Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick were still excitedly discussing, "Do you think we can sneak out for barbecue tonight?"

"Shh... keep your voice down!"

"Oh dear, can anyone hear me..."

"That's right, Sister Meng, you're so smart!"

Inside the surveillance vehicle, someone couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The two plotted for about a minute before finally tying their shoelaces.

They even gave a very professional performance!
Meng Ziyi's expression was exaggerated: "The production team didn't even tell me you were coming. That's too much."

"I asked the production team to keep it a secret," Zhou Ye said, tying his shoelaces and jumping up and down a couple of times. "I wanted to surprise you! How about it, are you happy?"

"I'm so happy!" Meng Ziyi pinched her cheek. "For the next 21 days, I finally have someone to go crazy with."

Zhou Ye suddenly grabbed her wrist, his eyes wide: "21 days! We're going to live together for 21 days!"

She excitedly spun around on the spot, exclaiming, "We can cook together, go hiking together, and even share a blanket and chat at night!"

"Who wants to share a bed with you?" Meng Ziyi said with a hint of disgust, but couldn't help laughing. "You always steal the blanket when you sleep."

"I didn't!" Zhou Ye protested, then suddenly remembered something and lowered his voice mysteriously, "I secretly brought some Sichuan pepper chicken and hid it in a hidden compartment of my suitcase."

Meng Ziyi's eyes lit up: "Really? You even brought food?"

"Of course! Otherwise, what would we do if we went hungry?"

"Then why did you bring a bunch of scallions?"

"Oh, Sister Meng, you can't cook! You need this to make Sichuan pepper chicken!"

"Oh, I can fry eggs...it's so delicious!"

"is it?"

"Stop!" Meng Ziyi suddenly covered her mouth, glancing warily at the surrounding cameras. "Don't let the production team hear us, or they'll accuse us of breaking the rules again."

Zhou Ye chuckled softly under her palm and nodded to indicate that he understood. Meng Ziyi then released her hand, and the two smiled at each other, their understanding unwavering.

The scene inside the surveillance vehicle was quite awkward at one point.

"Ahem..." On-set director Yang Yi quickly intervened to smooth things over: "Teacher Zhou and Teacher Meng have great variety show sense! This kind of natural interaction is the most authentic!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" the executive director quickly chimed in, "Audiences love watching these kinds of private conversations between best friends; they really connect with the characters!"

"Both teachers are so dedicated."

"This footage is very valuable; it shows the guests' true selves... Of course, it needs to be edited beforehand!"

Gu Yang finally raised his head, his face expressionless as he scanned the room: "You're all quite the smooth talkers, aren't you?"

Everyone immediately fell silent, but they couldn't suppress the smiles on their lips.

Yang Yi cleverly changed the subject: "Director, should we remind them about the microphone?"

"Let me give you a reminder!" Gu Yang rubbed his temples.

He was really afraid that the two girls would say something shocking again.

Gu Yang looked at the monitor again. In the picture, the two girls were already walking hand in hand towards the village, their backs as cheerful as two birds released from their cages.

Zhou Ye said something that made Meng Ziyi laugh so hard she almost bumped into a peach tree by the roadside.

Someone in the surveillance vehicle couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Gu Yang shook his head, finally chuckling softly, "These two clowns..."

……

At 10 a.m., a black minivan pulled up smoothly at the village entrance. The door opened, and Song Dan, wearing sunglasses and casual sportswear, slowly stepped out, fanning herself with a palm-leaf fan.

"Wow, this place is great!" She looked around and nodded in satisfaction. "The air is much better than in the city!"

Following closely behind was Shu Qi, who wore a loose linen shirt with jeans and her hair casually tied in a low ponytail. Despite appearing without makeup, she still looked as radiant as ever!
As soon as she got out of the car, she took a deep breath, smiled at the camera, and said, "Finally, I can escape the city."

The two walked into the village one after the other. Song Dan muttered to herself as she walked, "I wonder what kind of trouble the production team will cause this time..." Shu Qi followed behind with a smile, looking calm and composed, as if she had nothing to lose.

Guo Qiling and Wang Sulong arrived in the same car.

Before the car had even come to a complete stop, Guo Qiling's loud voice rang out: "Oh my god, this road is so bumpy I almost threw up my breakfast!"

Wang Sulong got out of the car carrying his guitar, looking helpless: "Could you turn it down a bit? The microphone's still on!"

Guo Qiling patted his shoulder with a grin: "What are you afraid of? The audience loves to hear me speak the truth!"

The two immediately launched into a comedy routine upon meeting, with Guo Qiling as the straight man and Wang Sulong as the supporting man. They laughed and joked all the way, just like they were on a spring outing.

Dressed in a smart business suit, Su Mang's first action upon getting out of the car was to check the signal: "Is there WiFi here?"

Zhou Jie was wearing a straw hat and carrying a thermos, looking every bit the health-conscious retired cadre.

Chen Chenchen was carrying a huge backpack filled with strange and unusual art tools, clearly indicating that he was there to create art.

Yoko jumped off the bus, exclaiming, "Wow! This place is perfect for taking pictures!"

She took out her phone and started snapping photos of the terraced fields in the distance.

Chen Yao was much quieter. She wore a light-colored dress and her hair was loosely tied up. As soon as she got out of the car, she greeted the staff politely, gentle and well-behaved.

The two stood together, one lively and the other quiet, yet they were surprisingly harmonious.

Ou Ou was more casual. He wore a fisherman's hat and held a sketchbook in his hand. As soon as he got off the car, he started sketching the distant mountain scenery, exuding an artistic aura.

As guests arrived one after another, the public living room in the center of the village gradually became lively.

Song Dan sat alone in a rattan chair, fanning herself with a palm leaf fan, chatting with Shu Qi about her health and wellness tips.

Guo Qiling and Wang Sulong have spontaneously formed a "crosstalk duo," making Lamu Yangzi laugh heartily.

Su Mang held up his phone, searching for a signal all over the room, while Zhou Jie calmly brewed goji berry tea, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

Meng Ziyi and Zhou Ye also greeted the seniors politely.

At this point, we have to rely on Meng Ziyi. She's a social butterfly and has no idea what embarrassment is.

I can chat with anyone and I'm willing to respond to anything.

Zhou Ye, on the other hand, was a complete bully at home. Faced with so many seniors and strangers, he seemed a little lost and didn't dare to speak much, just sticking close to Meng Ziyi.

Just then, the last three guests finally arrived.

Lai Kuan-lin pushed open the door and came in, wearing a white T-shirt and black cargo pants, and greeted everyone in a restrained manner.

He is a former member of WANNA ONE, a singer and actor who returned from the South Korean idol group.

His gaze swept across the room and he saw Zhou Ye chatting and laughing with Meng Ziyi in the corner. His eyes lit up instantly.

I felt a surge of excitement!
Zhou Ye is here too? She's a rising star!

If I could have a scandal with her, wouldn't that boost my fame?
And she's so beautiful!

Of course, he had no idea that Gu Yang was watching him from behind the monitor.

They would never know that his current low profile, and the fact that he was able to participate in this program, was entirely at Gu Yang's behest.

There's nothing else to it, it's just that Gu Yang doesn't like him!
I'm looking for a chance to teach him a lesson!
Yang Chaoyue entered next.

As a newcomer who hadn't officially debuted yet, she was incredibly nervous and almost tripped over the threshold when she entered.

But as soon as she saw Zhou Ye and Meng Ziyi, her eyes lit up, and she ran over: "Sister Meng! Sister Zhou Ye!"

"Chaoyue?!" Zhou Ye stood up in surprise and hugged her tightly. "Why are you here too?"

Meng Ziyi ruffled Yang Chaoyue's hair, looking like a caring older sister: "Was this arranged by President Gu?"

Yang Chaoyue nodded vigorously and whispered, "President Gu said I should come here to get some experience..."

Meng Ziyi patted her chest and assured her, "Don't worry, with me here, no one can bully you!"

For this filming of Peach Blossom Village, Gu Yang made some adjustments to the cast compared to the original 15 guests, after all, it's only May 2018.

Thanks to his efforts, Zhang Han filmed "Mr. East Eight District" ahead of schedule, but it was already a flop and he was unable to participate.

Li Xueqin and Peng Chuyue, one hadn't debuted yet and the other was still singing in X-Nine, so they were also replaced.

Besides Yang Chaoyue, he also invited another girl.

……

The last girl to enter brought a brief moment of silence to the living room.

She wore a light apricot-colored cotton and linen dress, the hem of which revealed her slender ankles as she walked.

Her long, black hair was loosely tied into a low bun, with a few stray strands falling beside her fair neck, making her small face appear even more delicate and refined.

Her nose was straight and delicate, her lips were a natural light cherry pink, and her almond-shaped eyes, slightly upturned at the corners, were crystal clear.

What's most striking is the serene aura she exudes, unlike any other person in the world. She seems to have stepped out of a Song Dynasty painting, with even the subtle expressions in her eyes and brows conveying an ancient charm that transcends worldly concerns.

Zhou Ye and Meng Ziyi exchanged a glance: "Damn it! Why is she here too?"

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