After the real daughter was reborn, the girl who traveled through the book was cannon fodder
Chapter 8 Variety Show Begins
At night, all is silent, a tranquility like a serene painting quietly enveloping the vast earth. The inky sky is like a vast curtain, dotted with countless twinkling stars. They shine like glittering gems, embedded in the deep night sky. The crescent moon hangs high in the sky, casting a silvery glow, like a hazy veil, gently covering the world, casting a mysterious and wonderful aura on everything.
Qu Qingdai, returning from the bar, lazily lolled on her bed, her limbs casually stretched out like a relaxed cat. Her long, lustrous hair, flowing like a cascade, cascaded freely over her pillow, creating a strikingly charming scene. One leg was slightly bent, the other naturally straight. Her posture was relaxed and effortless, a perfect recline, as if releasing all the fatigue she had endured. She held her phone in one hand, the other absentmindedly playing with her hair, her eyes gleaming with anticipation as she waited for the other party to pick up the call.
Not long after, a familiar and heart-warming voice came from the other end of the phone: "Baby, your husband finally called. I thought I wouldn't be able to answer the phone today."
"Dear classmate Su Jingmo, do you think your wife doesn't know how petty you are? If you come back to me and hold me responsible, I'll be in big trouble." Qu Qingdai feigned anger and said coquettishly. There was a hint of coquettishness in her voice, which made people feel pity.
Hearing that familiar, slightly playful voice, Su Jingmo laughed out loud in a doting manner. He did not expose her words, but simply said in a tone so gentle that it could drown people: "Did you miss me, baby?"
"No, I only thought of the God of Wealth, hoping he would bless me with prosperity." Qu Qingdai said with a smile, which made people wonder if the person on the other end of the line was really the unsmiling ice cube his subordinates had described. In front of her, he was not at all unsmiling. From time to time, those sexy lips uttered some sweet words that made people's heart beat faster.
"It really makes me sad. I miss you so much, you heartless boy. Tell me what you did at your baby's family recognition party today." Su Jingmo said softly. At this moment, he just wanted to hear the voice of his baby to comfort his longing.
"Let me tell you..." Qu Qingdai turned over in bed, lay down in a more comfortable position, and then told her lover on the other end of the phone what happened today.
"Daidai did a great job. I'm glad you didn't feel wronged. You must remember that your husband will support you in everything!" Su Jingmo listened to what Qu Qingdai did at the banquet and praised her generously.
"But, Dai Dai, what's with this variety show you're talking about? Why bother agreeing to their request? I can put some pressure on you and you can easily end the relationship. It's better not to participate in this boring variety show."
"Well, since they're begging me to do it, of course I have to satisfy them. Besides, it's them, not me, who will lose more than I gain. And I'm not afraid with you around, big capitalist!"
"That's good, baby, you know I'm here to protect you, but what are you planning?"
"Hahaha, you'll know when the time comes. I won't tell you now." Qu Qingdai said mysteriously.
"Okay, then I'll look forward to my baby giving me a surprise." Su Jingmo replied with a smile.
"Hmm..." Qu Qingdai paused, her voice, as melodious as a nightingale, suddenly becoming low and lost. She said slowly, "Hubby, I miss you. When can you come over? I feel like we've been apart for a long, long time. I really want to see you soon."
Hearing Qu Qingdai's suddenly lost voice, Su Jingmo's heart ached slightly, as if being gripped tightly by an invisible hand. Yes, it was true that they had never been apart for such a long time since they got married. He missed her so much, and his longing surged like a tidal wave in his heart, making him want to fly to her side immediately, hold her tightly in his arms, and never be apart again.
"I know, husband. You have to take care of yourself too. Don't neglect yourself just to keep up with the schedule. If I find out you've lost weight next time we meet, I'll ignore you for a week!" Qu Qingdai adjusted her mood and gave instructions to the person on the phone. She heard that he never had a normal schedule before. She took care of him after they got married, but now that they're separated, she's afraid he'll go back to his old ways, so she has to give him some advice.
"I understand, housekeeper. You should take good care of yourself and go to bed early. Also, you are not allowed to think about other men. The God of Wealth is also a man. You are only allowed to think about me. Your husband earns money for you to spend." Su Jingmo said domineeringly.
"Got it, you jealous guy. I'll take a break now. Bye!" Qu Qingdai hung up the phone with a sweet smile.
On the other side, Su Jingmo looked at the hung up phone lovingly, thought for a while, made a call back home, explained a few things, and started to work again. It seems that he needs to work harder and try to go back earlier, at least during the period when Qu Qingdai participated in the variety show to protect her. Although his brother-in-law has some influence in Hai City, it is still slightly inferior to the many wealthy families in Hai City. He is afraid that he can't protect his brother-in-law and his baby.
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In the blink of an eye, time flies and soon it is the day to record the variety show.
Qu Qingdai sat elegantly in the nanny car that Qu Qingzhu had carefully prepared for her, a small, exquisite suitcase beside her. As the car moved smoothly, she gazed out the window at the ever-changing scenery. Finally, the car slowly stopped at the live broadcast site of "Ordinary Us."
This is a small, tranquil village in southwestern China, offering breathtaking scenery. Because it frequently rains, it's affectionately known as the Rain Village. Qu Qingdai walked briskly into the livestream. At that moment, all six guests participating in the variety show were present, each with a different expression: anticipation, excitement, or nervousness. The entire venue was filled with the atmosphere of a wonderful adventure about to begin.
The first guest, Tan Changqing, is a renowned triple-Award winner. He is the only film and television star in the current entertainment industry to have reached the pinnacle of his acting career right after his debut, a career that began with such a remarkable rise. His debut film, "The Lonely City," remains a classic and an unsurpassed box office hit. Coming from a modest family, Tan Changqing has risen to his current status through sheer hard work and dedication, achieving the acclaimed status he enjoys today.
The second one is Lin Zhirou, who is a talented singer and dancer. She is also the daughter of the Lin family, one of the top ten wealthy families in Hai City. Although Lin Zhirou's family background is not as good as Jiang Baizhi's, her path to fame is very different from Jiang Baizhi's. Jiang Baizhi has been carrying the halo of the Jiang family's daughter since her debut, and she has been smooth sailing in the entertainment industry. Lin Zhirou chose to conceal her identity, and relied on her hard work and persistence in the singing and dancing group to improve her fame bit by bit. If her teammates had not later slandered her out of jealousy, causing the Lin family to be unable to bear it and had to announce her identity as the daughter of the Lin family shop, otherwise it might not have been known to the public until now.
The third person, Bai Ren, is the second generation of the Bai family. He was forced into this variety show by the capital. The Bai family said that it was to train their son's survival skills, but in fact everyone knows that this is just a means of capital operation.
The fourth character, Asagao, is a renowned author, particularly skilled in mystery novels. Each of his works has garnered significant attention and has been adapted into films and television series, becoming popular IPs. His family background remains unknown, leaving him a mysterious presence, brimming with curiosity.
The remaining two are Qu Qingdai and Jiang Baizhi, the newly-risen sisters from wealthy families. With their unique charm and background, Qu Qingdai and Jiang Baizhi have become the focus of attention on this variety show.
Qu Qingdai stood there quietly, her gaze fixed on the familiar yet unfamiliar people before her. In her past life, when she was framed by Jiang Baizhi, some of these people had watched with indifference, some had assisted in the persecution, and some had wanted to help but were unable to do so. During the difficult time she had been exiled abroad in her previous life, she had been filled with hatred for them. However, now, when she saw them again, her heart was no longer filled with emotion, and she even felt indifferent. She understood that they had merely succumbed to the powerful oppression of the Jiang and Zhao families. There must be something pitiful about the hateful people; they are always controlled by others and cannot truly control their own destiny.
"Okay, now that everyone is here, our live variety show officially begins!" the variety show director said loudly, reminding the guests that the live broadcast had begun while constantly gesturing to the staff to officially open the live broadcast room. Then, he began to solemnly introduce the members of this variety show.
At that moment, a large number of fans poured into the live broadcast room like a tide, they were frantically sending comments, enthusiastically praising their favorite idols. The comments that filled the screen seemed like a lively carnival, full of love and anticipation for the guests.
[Gardenias, gather up! Come and cheer for our Zhirou! ]
[Wow, this is Actor Tan's first time participating in a live variety show. I'm really looking forward to his performance!]
[Look, look, that capitalist is so handsome! I forgive him for being a capitalist because he’s so handsome!]
Gardenia is here! Rourou, you are the king on the stage, shining with confidence! I will love you forever!
[We, Zhilanhua, are not vegetarians either, let’s get started! ]
[Ahhh, is that young lady I don't know the real daughter of the Jiang family? Honey, she's so beautiful!]
[Draw your sword upstairs, that's my wife! ! ]
[Alas, I heard that the real daughter is from the countryside, but she looks much more refined and beautiful than Jiang Bailian! ]
[The haters above are shutting down, our Baizhi is naturally beautiful, how can an ugly duckling compare to her!?]
[Stop arguing, look at our Master Asagao, is he in a daze, hahahaha…]
【…】
The barrage was full of discussions about the guests, and countless barrages surged like a swarm of bees, filling the screen.
The livestream officially began. After introducing the guests, the director went on to detail the variety show's rules for the guests and the audience: "First of all, a warm welcome to everyone! Now, let me briefly explain the livestream rules. Our variety show features an eight-hour livestream, documenting the guests' daily lives. Each episode takes three days to record, from Friday to Sunday, and there are four episodes in total, spanning exactly one month, each with a different theme. For now, there are only six permanent guests, but we'll be adding guest appearances later, so expect some unexpected guests. Stay tuned! The theme of this livestream is to experience rural life in Yu Village. Accommodation will be provided by the production team, but all other expenses, including food and drinks, are the responsibility of the guests themselves. Of course, we'll provide a living allowance of 150 yuan per person for the three days. We hope everyone will be frugal and have a wonderful time!"
After listening to the director's introduction, Tan Changqing, who grew up alone, looked calm and said he didn't care about the conditions given by the program team.
But for the daughter and young master of a wealthy family, Lin Zhirou and Bai Ren, who had grown up in luxury, this was indeed a fatal blow.
Because it was a live broadcast, Lin Zhirou just frowned in dissatisfaction and asked weakly: "Director, isn't 150 yuan too little? It's not enough to last three days."
"It's enough. We provide living expenses based on the prices in the village. You don't have to worry at all!" The director answered mercilessly.
"Ah... okay then." Lin Zhirou said with a little grievance.
Bai Ren, however, was different. His brows were furrowed, his face filled with impatience and anger. He stood there, glaring at the production crew with a cold gaze, and said, "More money! Otherwise, I won't record!"
"Impossible, Mr. Bai, the funding is just this much, we won't increase it." The director still refused. Before the release, he would definitely be happy to pamper him, after all, he was the sponsor's man. But last night, the wealthy Su family far away in Beijing directly injected a large sum of money for some reason. The money of the Bai family was nothing compared to that of the Su family, not to mention that the status of the two families was not at the same level. The director said he didn't care about the Bai family anymore.
Bai Ren watched the production team dismiss his humility. Without a word, he walked out of the studio, his steps firm and resolute, each one a testament to his resistance to these unreasonable rules. Staff tried to intervene, but he flung his hand aside, shoving them aside and continuing on his way without a backward glance.
"Mr. Bai, if you insist on not recording, President Bai told me that all your sources of income will be cut off. By then, you won't even have 150 yuan left!" came the director's slightly threatening voice.
"Damn it!" Bai Ren kicked over the trash can on the side of the road in anger, and stood back in the guest group with an angry face.
"Haha, that's good. Only poor places will have cases. It's a good writing material." The corners of Asagao's mouth rose slightly, outlining a charming smile. The smile was as warm as the spring breeze, making people feel like basking in the warm sunshine.
At this time, Qu Qingdai and Jiang Baizhi fell into silence after hearing what the director said.
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