Recording begins.
Apart from the stand-up comedians, all other artists must perform a stand-up routine lasting no more than three minutes.
First, the host gives an opening, quickly leading into the theme of the day: the workplace.
"Next, let's give a round of applause for... Tao Qingyu!"
As thunderous applause erupts, Tao Qingyu walks onto the stage.
He's the first one up. It was supposedly his own request,
The sooner he finishes, the sooner he can leave.
He feels a bit guilty, afraid that Leng Xiaobing might gossip to Song Xi, and he doesn't want his relationship with Song Xi to become awkward. It's better to be a shrinking violet and escape.
The audience fills the seats below, and Tao Qingyu spots his fans.
He takes a deep breath, his expression returning to normal.
"Hello everyone, I'm Tao Qingyu..."
Backstage.
Song Xi and Mi Xuan sit in a row, but with a space between them, and they aren't speaking.
Leng Xiaobing sees this scene and beams with satisfaction.
Pretending sisterhood in the entertainment industry, only to break apart after a few words, like plastic sisters. Hmph, so fake, it's disgusting!
Leng Xiaobing can't stand such insincerity; more accurately, she has no good friends in the industry, hence her jealousy.
Seeing the two of them in conflict, Leng Xiaobing is overjoyed.
She deliberately walks over and sits between Song Xi and Mi Xuan, disregarding anyone's gaze.
Mi Xuan frowns and turns her body away, displeased.
Leng Xiaobing strikes up a conversation with Song Xi: "Speaking of which, I've seen your performances."
Song Xi is taken aback.
Leng Xiaobing says, "On television, the time when you and Mi Xuan were both mentors."
Both Song Xi and Mi Xuan's faces turn cold.
Leng Xiaobing, unaware, continues, "Back then, no one probably expected today, right? They say fortunes change every thirty years, but it's only been a year, truly..."
She glances at Mi Xuan mockingly and says with feigned regret, "What a shame. I still remember when Teacher Mi appeared, her popularity was incredible. I'll tell you a secret, Mi Xuan's appearance fee back then was—"
"Are you done yet?"
Unexpectedly, Song Xi suddenly speaks.
"It's fun to make jokes about other people's affairs, using them as conversation starters, don't you think?"
Leng Xiaobing is stunned and looks awkwardly at Mi Xuan, then at the surrounding staff.
Song Xi's gaze is icy, her exquisite features appearing even more striking with her anger.
"Mi Xuan is my friend. I don't need you to tell me about her past or present. Mind your own business. If you can't control your mouth, I suggest you tape it shut."
Silence falls over the area.
Leng Xiaobing's face flushes and pales, utterly humiliated by Song Xi's reprimand. In the end, she can only muster, "...She herself didn't say anything, was it necessary."
Song Xi glares at her, and Leng Xiaobing sheepishly shuts her mouth and leaves.
For some reason, Leng Xiaobing is a little afraid of Song Xi. She feels that this woman isn't easily bullied and would fight back desperately if pushed.
Walking to a side, Leng Xiaobing makes a call, her tone a mix of pleading and slight grievance: "Sis, where are you? Why aren't you here yet."
"I've already arrived." Leng Xiaoyi finds a seat and sits down.
As soon as she sits, she receives a WeChat message from Ke Chuyao.
[The matter is settled. You can rest easy from now on.]
Leng Xiaoyi's hanging heart finally settles.
She had previously asked Ke Chuyao to introduce some underworld figures, and then went to cause trouble for Lou Yuming's woman.
To no avail, she was beaten soundly instead.
Who knew that woman was so skilled!
Not only did she fail, but she was also arrested and taken to the police station. Those people had no sense of martial ethics and betrayed her after just a few words.
Fortunately, Ke Chuyao helped her; otherwise, she wouldn't have escaped unscathed.
After this incident, Leng Xiaoyi has come to her senses. It's just a man; she doesn't need to go this far for Lou Yuming. From now on, she'll just focus on gathering intelligence for Ke Chuyao!
Leng Xiaoyi glances at the time. She doesn't know when her sister will come out. She drank some water on the way here and needs to use the restroom.
She asks the person next to her, "When will Leng Xiaobing be out?"
Unexpectedly, the other person replies, "Who is Leng Xiaobing?"
"..." Ignorant!
Leng Xiaoyi assumes it will take a while longer, so she gets up to find the restroom.
This is Leng Xiaoyi's first time in a place like this. If it weren't for her sister inviting her, she would never have come.
The recording venue is vast. Leng Xiaoyi searches for a long time before finally finding the restroom.
Five minutes later, she emerges from the restroom, only to find herself lost.
She walks forward by instinct, taking several turns, and somehow ends up backstage.
The backstage area is chaotic, with staff bustling about.
Leng Xiaoyi immediately spots her sister, who is about to go on stage. She is about to call out when she suddenly sees Xiao Mo.
Why is she here!? Could Lou Yuming be here too?