Chinese entertainment: Top stars have no holidays

An awkward atmosphere permeated the small lounge.

Chen Xuedong does have a very good temper and is a very nice person.

But this doesn't mean he's really willing to talk about his "private affairs" at length, especially when it's discussed in a gossipy manner.

Besides, he didn't think he was very familiar with Shuangzi.

Shuangzi only stayed on set for two and a half months, and during that time she took a month off from work.

In the remaining month and a half, he and Sister Shuangzi didn't communicate much, and they didn't chat after each NG (no good take).

Why is Sister Shuangzi being so presumptuous now? Doesn't she have any sense of boundaries?

Chen Xuedong's face darkened as he contemplated whether he should just confront Shuangzi.

Just then, the door to the lounge suddenly opened, and the members of the Happy Family walked in one after another.

Teacher He walked at the front, a gentle smile on his face. As soon as he entered, he greeted everyone, saying, "Welcome to the cast and crew of 'Rush to the Dead Summer,' thank you for your hard work!"

The person who saved the atmosphere in the lounge arrived.

His voice was gentle and approachable, like a spring breeze, instantly dispelling the awkward atmosphere in the lounge.

Teacher He noticed something was off as soon as he entered the room.

However, he was a seasoned veteran and knew all too well that not every member of a TV drama production crew could be perfectly friendly.

It's normal for things like conflicts to arise between lead actors.

On stage, the two seemed to have great chemistry and promoted the drama in every way, but off stage, there were many instances where they couldn't even look each other in the eye and looked at each other with disdain.

He gestured to Xie Na with his eyes.

The two split up and each exchanged pleasantries with the male and female leads.

Unconcerned about the embarrassment she had caused, Shuangzi chatted smoothly with Xie Na about her recent situation.

She's practically Hunan TV's darling. Ever since "Meteor Shower," Zheng Shuang and Hunan TV have had a great relationship.

Needless to say, Xie and I are a perfect match; both of us have a slightly neurotic personality and get along very well.

Teacher He, along with several other hosts, exchanged pleasantries with Chen Xuedong, Jiang Bai, and Zheng Hehuizi.

Since the latter two were newcomers, Chen Xuedong, as the senior member of the crew, took the initiative to introduce them to Teacher He and others.

"I know Huizi. She acted in 'Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds' with Ruoyun and Deng Lun, right? That show was also broadcast on our channel."

After shaking hands with Zheng Hehuizi with a smile, Teacher He turned his attention to Jiang Bai.

"Wow, this young man is really handsome. No wonder you praised his looks so highly, Xue Dong."

"Not at all, not at all." Jiang Bai quickly grasped Teacher He's hands with both of his, his tone respectful and sincere: "Thank you for the compliment, Teacher He. I still have a lot to learn."

"This is my first time recording a program. If there is anything I did wrong, I hope the teachers will be understanding."

"Oh, you're being too kind," Teacher He waved his hand dismissively.

Wei Jia chimed in with a smile, "It's just a TV show, so just relax and have fun. We'll take care of you."

Haitao and Wu Xin nodded in agreement, and the atmosphere in the lounge instantly became relaxed.

About half an hour later, the staff came to inform everyone that the recording was about to begin, and everyone got up and headed to the studio.

The huge studio was now full of audience members.

Two-thirds of these audience members were given tickets to local fans of Shuangzi and Chen Xuedong, and they were all holding up various kinds of support signs.

When the host and guests appeared, cheers and applause immediately filled the studio.

Facing his first time, Jiang Bai, feeling somewhat nervous, took a deep breath, raised his head, and gave a slight smile to the audience.

That one smile instantly sparked even louder cheers.

Perhaps these audience members had received prior training from the production team, as they were very accommodating.

This immediately made Jiang Bai feel much more relaxed.

As long as his appearance doesn't cause an awkward silence, that's fine.

Soon after, the recording officially began.

As the opening music began, the five members of the Happy Family took the stage first, and the familiar slogan "Happy Camp, a good mood every day" rang out, with the entire audience shouting along, instantly creating a lively atmosphere.

Subsequently, the cast and crew of "Rush to the Dead Summer" appeared one by one. Jiang Bai followed behind Chen Xuedong, facing the camera with a low profile and composure.

During the opening self-introduction segment, He Jiong took the lead, saying, "Let's start by having our main cast members greet everyone, beginning with our familiar old friend Xiao Shuang from Happy Camp, shall we?"

"good!!!"

The loudest screams ever erupted from the crowd.

The two lead actors introduced themselves one by one, and then it was Jiang Bai's turn.

The camera finally focused on Jiang Bai.

He gripped the microphone tightly, a natural smile on his face, and said clearly, "Hello everyone, I am Jiang Bai, and I play Lu Zhiang, Fu Xiaosi's good brother, in 'Rush to the Dead Summer'."

"I'm very happy to be on Happy Camp. I hope everyone will like our new drama and like me too."

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience responded with enthusiastic applause and cheers.

Teacher He smiled and nodded: "Well said, very sincere."

"Is this Jiang Bai's first time on our show? Were you very nervous at first?"

Jiang Bai didn't hide anything and nodded frankly: "Yes, it's my first time here, and I was indeed very nervous at first."

"But seeing Teacher He and the other teachers, as well as the audience, made me feel much more relaxed."

"That's right," Xie Na said with a smile. "The motto of Happy Camp is to have fun, so don't be too reserved. When we play the games later, you can't go easy on us!"

After the self-introductions, the promotion of the series began.

Exciting clips from the TV series "Rush to the Dead Summer" were played on the big screen, and the hosts also asked questions about the male and female leads and the plot.

Jiang Bai and Zheng Hehuizi were basically just background figures, only answering one or two questions when Teacher He called on them.

After all, the promotional materials for the drama should revolve around the male and female leads, who are the core of attracting viewers before the drama airs, and the camera focuses on them most of the time.

Jiang Bai couldn't help but laugh when he heard Sister Shuang talking about the "funny things" that happened during filming.

Shuangzi has a really rich imagination. Even things that didn't happen, she describes them as if they really happened.

Jiang Bai once thought he was having a memory lapse, but in fact, these funny things really did happen on set.

Instead of Shuangzi skipping work and not being present every day.

But when he met Chen Xuedong's gaze and saw the same bewildered look in his eyes, he was certain that Sister Shuangzi was just too good at making things up!

Despite his tense emotions, Jiang Bai cooperated with the recording of the program for an afternoon and even played several childish games with everyone.

It's unclear how many shots he'll get in the final cut.

Hunan TV always knows how to tailor its programming to the audience's tastes.

Jiang Bai was mentally prepared that everything except his self-introduction would be cut out.

But no matter what, being able to participate in the recording of "Happy Camp" and exchange WeChat contacts with Teacher He makes today's appearance on the show, even though I won't get much money, worthwhile.

"Ding-dong."

Jiang Bai had just added Teacher He on WeChat when she received a WeChat message.

Tian Tian: How's it going? Is the recording finished?

Tian Tian Xiang Shang: Is recording "Happy Camp" fun? I've watched this show since I was a child.

Tian Tian Xiang Shang: When are you going back to the film set? Do you have any other promotional activities to do tomorrow?

Tian Tian Xiang Shang: Without you as the male lead, the atmosphere on set isn't as good as it used to be. Everyone's losing enthusiasm for filming.

Faced with a barrage of messages, Jiang Bai pondered for a few seconds before quickly typing a reply.

Jiang Bai: If you miss me, just say so.

The "typing" status appears and disappears repeatedly in the nickname field.

It's clear that the girl on the other side of the screen is very conflicted right now.

......

hotel.

Tian Xiwei lay on the bed, holding her phone, her eyes fixed on Jiang Bai's reply on the screen, her pearly teeth gently biting her lower lip.

What's wrong with this guy today?

Why did you stop pulling and start hitting straight shots?

She hesitated for a moment, typed a few words into the dialog box, and then quickly deleted them.

"Be reserved, be reserved!" Tian Xiwei muttered to herself a few times before replying:

Tian Tian Xiang Shang: Haha, everyone in the crew misses you.

The Bluetooth speaker placed on the bedside table was connected to the phone.

A light and cheerful tune began to play in the room.

They say you're a bit bad, and all the girls who date you are heartbroken.

"But I will never pursue you; I want you to be irresistibly drawn to me."

"To maintain your charm, you need to be both distant and approachable, and you can't just fawn over people indiscriminately."

"To be as sweet as a peach, read more books and enrich yourself to become more perfect~"

"Love isn't about how quickly you invest; it's about getting more in return."

Tian Xiwei put down her phone, humming a cheerful tune as she walked into the bathroom.