The director behind the camera seemed to like the decision very much, gesturing to the host to let her continue organizing the project.

Seeing the director's appearance, Lu Yuan was also eager to try. He was young and strong, and often spent his time in the gym when he wasn't working.

He should... perform better than Nianzhi, who seems to never exercise.

Lu Yuan glanced at Cheng Nianzhi and found that he didn't look tired at all.

I don't know what Yi Yi likes or how to hold her... This little wolf dog is having all sorts of wild thoughts.

Cheng Nianzhi noticed his gaze and tilted his head to look back. Lu Yuan wondered if it was just his imagination, but he felt that there was a hint of mockery in his brother Nianzhi's smile.

Fu Tingshen had no objection. He walked towards Shi Jingyun, only to be met with a cold glance from her.

Lin Qianyou reacted the most strongly. She has given up on creating a romantic pairing with other men these days, since none of the other guys are interested in her.

Pooh.

Lin Qianyou finally understood: she was the only one here hoping to boost her popularity; the rest... ha, they were all here to find true love.

What's true love? Only money and fame matter, and I don't care about any of that! I choose to be beautiful on my own!

Creating a romantic pairing with Lu Zheng is even more inadvisable, because being with him will not only fail to increase your popularity, but will also cause you to lose public favor and be criticized by some of his irrational fans.

What a jinx!

Lin Qianyou was leaning back on the sofa, oblivious to the storms and grudges around her, and was focused on admiring her manicure when she suddenly heard this and immediately protested.

"I'm not participating. I hurt my leg yesterday while moving my luggage, Director. It still hurts!" Lin Qianyou gave a very perfunctory excuse.

Lu Zheng wasn't interested in the competition at first. He just wanted the variety show to end quickly so he could film two popular idol dramas to salvage his reputation and popularity.

As a result, Lin Qianyou's words showed him absolutely no respect.

Lin Qianyou didn't care what he did.

Since you and your fans are trying to climb over me to get ahead, I'm going to make things difficult for you!

Seeing Lu Zheng's expression, Lin Qianyou snorted, "Sorry, you won't blame me, will you?"

Although Lu Liruan and Lin Qianyou don't get along very well, they have been keeping to themselves lately.

Lin Qianyou even expressed her doubts in a very arrogant and subtle way: "How did you ever fall for this kind of arrogant guy? Do you have some kind of eye problem? Should you get it checked?"

Also, I'm starting to understand you now. It's like being stuck with this bastard. A toad landing on your foot doesn't bite, but it's still disgusting. That's the kind of empathy I feel.

Lu Zheng glared at Lin Qianyou resentfully, then turned to look at Lu Liruan, who was leaning against Cheng Nianzhi.

Suddenly, he forced an unnatural smile and, feigning interest, suggested, "Okay, since it's a competition, the reference point should be the same, right?"

"Just now, Nianzhi hugged Li Ruan. How about we each hug Li Ruan and have a contest? That would be fair and just, wouldn't it?"

His words immediately attracted the attention of everyone around him.

This statement clearly achieves the goal: if you can't please everyone, then please no one.

host:……

director:……

Lu Yuan, eager to try, lowered his sleeves.

【Huh? What kind of performance is this?】

[Damn! If you can't handle this, don't throw sand! Is Lu Zheng crazy? He's doing this on purpose!]

【What, is Zhengzheng wrong? If we're going to play a game, isn't fairness the key? Are people all so incapable of playing fair?】

[Can Lu Zheng's fans please stop going crazy? What's wrong with you all? Are you trying to make everyone else miserable just because you're having a hard time? What, is your fandom the cesspool of the entertainment industry, where anyone who gets involved will stink?]

The comments section was in an uproar, and the situation seemed to be spiraling out of control.

Lu Liruan didn't know why it suddenly involved her again. She looked around blankly for a moment, and then Cheng Nianzhi tugged at the hem of her clothes.

Lu Liruan turned her head and saw that Cheng Nianzhi's face, which already looked pale and thin under the light, was now slightly furrowed and his lips were pursed.

He leaned back on the sofa, his body tilted forward, one hand supporting his last vertebra. With every movement, a soft cry of pain escaped his lips.

"What's wrong?" Lu Liruan was startled and asked hurriedly. Her voice made everyone turn their heads to look at the situation.

"Li Ruan..." Cheng Nianzhi seemed to find it difficult to speak, and called out softly with his head down. From Lu Li Ruan's angle, her eyelashes could be seen trembling, as if he was enduring pain.

“Sigh…” Lu Liruan knelt on one knee, leaned over to look at Cheng Nianzhi, and patted his back soothingly.

The host also came over to inquire about the situation.

“I think I just now…” Cheng Nianzhi avoided everyone’s gaze and leaned half of his body against Lu Liruan.

"I twisted my waist, so I probably won't be able to participate in this competition," Cheng Nianzhi said with a low sigh.

"Is it serious? Why are you still participating? Director, maybe we should just call it a day, so no one else gets hurt." Lu Liruan was a little anxious.

"It's okay..."

"Shouldn't you go to the hospital to get it checked out? Your waist is so important!" Lu Liruan thought to herself: I knew your slender waist wouldn't be very useful, and sure enough, something happened.

Fortunately, Cheng Nianzhi couldn't hear Lu Liruan's inner complaints.

"No need to go to the hospital, just get some rest tonight." Cheng Nianzhi grabbed Lu Liruan's wrist and gently squeezed her palm with his fingers.

A slight smile crept onto her lips, unseen by Lu Liruan: You were so worried about me!

Concerned, Lu Liruan reached out to touch his lower back. The moment she touched him, Cheng Nianzhi froze, his hand hurriedly stopping Lu Liruan's movement.

"Does it hurt that much? Don't try to be brave!"

"...I couldn't stand it anymore."

【Wow, honey, you're so kind! But don't be too kind! He was all smug and looked so handsome after hugging you, how could it have taken him so long to stretch your legs?!】

[He just wants to stop this game! The smell of tea is wafting through the screen! He's pretending to be weak, what a man who can be both yielding and assertive!]

Seriously, I'm crying my eyes out! How can my beautiful wife be so kind? Honey, even when he says it hurts, he has to make a pitiful face and look at you like that. How can you not tell?!

[How shameless... but what's wrong with being shameless for my wife? Right, Ah Zhi with a bad back?]

Lu Liruan indeed couldn't tell the difference, nor did she have the inclination to. In Lu Liruan's mind, Cheng Nianzhi had always been a very fragile and gentle figure.

Just to be on the safe side, Lu Liruan would believe that he was genuinely unwell.

Shi Jingyun's expression was quite complicated. While looking at Cheng Nianzhi, she didn't notice that Fu Tingshen slowly walked up to her side.

"Should I have someone take him to the hospital?" he asked Jingyun.

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