After Participating In A Love Show, Everyone Was Addicted To Cp Chapter 2

Chapter 2

When a person is truly speechless, they really do want to laugh.

However, perhaps because he had received too many shocks in such a short time, Xia Zhou felt a bit numb now.

After quickly weighing the pros and cons of the entire event in his mind and rehearsing several scenarios, Xia Zhou finally gave up his resistance.

Another day of talking myself into going to work. I really am incredible.

Watching Xia Zhou’s shifting expressions from the side, Chang Yunshan shook his head in amusement.

Forty minutes later, the hovercar drove into the underground parking lot of a commercial building.

The scheduled time is 2:30 PM. There is plenty of time. Come on, Uncle will take you to grab a bite nearby first! After parking the hovercar, Chang Yunshan continued with the arrangements.

Once they had eaten and drunk their fill, and seeing that the time was about right, Chang Yunshan led Xia Zhou into the building.

As the elevator floor numbers steadily rose, Xia Zhou became a little nervous.

Ding.

They had reached the 23rd floor.

Yo, Old Chang! You’re here early! A greeting rang out as soon as they stepped out of the elevator.

Xia Zhou looked up and saw several burly men in black suits gathered in the floor’s public lounge area.

Just following instructions. We arrive whenever we’re told to assemble, Chang Yunshan said, patting the other man’s shoulder familiarly before introducing him to Xia Zhou.

Xiao Zhou, come meet him. This is Zhao You, the person from the Special Control Center responsible for supervising you. He’s also an old comrade of mine!

Oh, hello, Supervisor Zhao! Xia Zhou hadn’t expected Uncle Chang to have such a connection. No wonder the whole process had moved so smoothly. After greeting him politely, Xia Zhou marveled inwardly.

Xia Zhou, right? I’ve looked at your file. Your grades are good, and your affinity is strong. This is your first formal meeting with Ling Le. Although we’re just here as a formality, if any dangerous situation arises, we will protect your personal safety immediately. Not to mention you’re part of Old Chang’s family. Don’t worry, don’t feel any psychological pressure. Just start with some simple contact. Looking into Xia Zhou’s eyes, Zhao You briefly described the current situation.

Alright, thank you, Supervisor Zhao. I’ve read Ling Le’s file and will be careful. It seemed the Special Control Center really did value this project. Facing the commanding aura radiating from Zhao You, Xia Zhou also became serious.

Alright, I’ll take Xiao Zhou in to report first. Let’s chat later!

Chang Yunshan waved his hand and led Xia Zhou through the doors of the studio.

Hello, are you Mr. Xia Zhou who has an appointment for the shoot? Please follow me! Once they were inside, the receptionist immediately came forward to lead the way.

After passing through a long corridor, Xia Zhou and Chang Yunshan were led into a filming studio, and their field of vision suddenly opened up.

Please wait here for a moment. I’ll go pour some water for you. After guiding the two to seats on the side, the receptionist continued her hospitality.

Various busy staff members were scurrying around the massive studio, but one group was particularly eye-catching. Six burly bodyguards in black suits stood guard, surrounding one person like stars circling the moon, radiating an aura that was hard to ignore.

That was the other protagonist of this shoot, the young master of the Ling Group, Ling Le.

The young master’s looks were naturally not bad. Although Xia Zhou had seen photos, this kind of unrestrained and vibrant energy was even more apparent in person.

Xia Zhou observed from a distance, watching the young master discuss things with the staff, and sighed inwardly.

Sensing Xia Zhou’s gaze, Ling Le looked up and smiled brightly, looking as if he did not mind being stared at.

His mental state seems pretty good…

As if struck by intense sunlight, Xia Zhou silently withdrew his gaze.

Noticing Xia Zhou’s avoidance, Ling Le wrinkled his nose, feeling a bit displeased. However, he only hesitated for a second before standing up to walk toward Xia Zhou.

But before Ling Le could get close, a sudden argument nearby drew everyone’s attention.

What? The other party has arrived too? How exactly was the notification sent? Didn’t we agree to stagger the times!? Not far away, a middle-aged man was irritably scolding a girl who looked like an assistant.

Ling Le frowned and stopped in his tracks.

Before he could speak, a clear and calm voice rang out.

Hello, may I ask what the situation is? As the top assistant of the Ling Group, Yan Mu stepped in the moment the problem appeared.

Facing Yan Mu’s stern, unsmiling face, the middle-aged man’s voice weakened considerably. Ah, Mr. Yan, it’s like this. Due to an intern’s mistake, the timing might not have been communicated clearly. According to the original plan, the arrival times of both parties should have been staggered by more than two hours so the process could be better coordinated. But don’t worry, Young Master Ling’s side definitely takes priority. We won’t waste your time…

Hearing the floor manager’s obviously biased explanation, Chang Yunshan frowned and stood up in dissatisfaction.

Let them go first!

Glancing at Xia Zhou, who was still out of the loop, Ling Le spoke in a light, nonchalant tone.

What? Young Master Ling, you said… The floor manager looked at Ling Le cautiously, uncertain.

I said let Brother Xia Zhou and his people go through the process first. It’s fine if I’m scheduled later. With a casual wave of his hand, Ling Le repeated himself.

Understood. Then let Mr. Xia go first. Once you’re ready, let’s get moving. Having clarified Ling Le’s meaning, Yan Mu added.

What are you all still standing there for? Get the process moving, hurry up! The director, who had rushed in from outside, quickly understood the situation and immediately made arrangements.

Oh, Mr. Xia, please follow us. Following the director’s order, everyone began to work in an orderly fashion.

Thank you. As he passed by Ling Le, Xia Zhou, who had finally reacted, nodded and spoke softly.

You’re welcome!

Hearing Xia Zhou’s thanks, Ling Le flashed a wide smile. He then returned to his seat and watched happily as the crowd surrounded Xia Zhou.

After guiding Xia Zhou to sit in front of the vanity mirror, the makeup artist immediately arranged a facial cleansing for him. Meanwhile, the director pulled up a chair and sat down to begin the introduction.

Hello, Mr. Xia. I am Yang Yu, the director of this variety show. I would like to apologize for the production team’s mistake. The following filming process will be coordinated and guided by the artist coordinator. If you have any needs, you can give feedback to her…

After a few brief words, the busy director was called away. He was replaced by the artist coordinator he had mentioned, Ye Yang.

Hello, Teacher Xia. I am Ye Yang. You can just call me Sister Ye. During the recording of the program, you can communicate any needs to me. First, let’s go over today’s schedule.

Today’s filming theme is the individual publicity stills. This part will be used for promotion in the pilot episode. Since your group was a last-minute replacement, and you have your own monitoring requirements, the production team will have supervisors from the Special Control Center on-site. They will ensure effective contact between both parties while achieving the desired program effects without interfering with the show’s process.

Alright, I understand! Combining this with the information he had read in the car, Xia Zhou finally felt a sense of reality about participating in the show.

OK! Next, I’ll introduce the current filming task. This segment is called ‘The Him in My Eyes.’ What both of you need to do is choose each other’s outfit for today based on your first impression of the other person. By the way, Teacher Xia, Young Master Ling has already communicated and decided on your look beforehand.

While you are getting your hair and makeup done, the recording team will follow your segment. Just follow the host’s lead for the process.

After Ye Yang finished her explanation, the busy styling process began. Just as the facial mask was peeled off his face, the clothing team pulled Xia Zhou up to measure his body data. As soon as he sat down, the stylist began to fuss with his hair.

Facing such a spectacle for the first time, Xia Zhou—a complete layman—went from being at a loss to giving up resistance, then to being obedient and letting them do as they pleased. Now that an hour had passed, he felt as if his soul was about to leave his body.

Before Xia Zhou’s slight irritation could show, he suddenly felt something nudge his calf.

It was a fuzzy sensation.

Is it… a dog?

Since his head was still in the stylist’s hands, Xia Zhou could only lower his eyes and peer intently under the vanity table where the light did not reach.

However, he saw nothing.

The sensation for that moment was like a floating feather—soft and fleeting. Just like that, it lightly carried away Xia Zhou’s irritation.

Tsk.

Before Xia Zhou could savor the feeling, Ling Le suddenly stood up in the distance and walked out of the room irritably.

Young Master, where are you going?

Noticing Ling Le’s mood, Yan Mu immediately followed, and the bodyguards nearby moved as well.

For a moment, the atmosphere on set became stagnant.

It’s stuffy. Going for air.

Completely ignoring the gazes of others, Ling Le pulled a small plastic box from his pocket, flicked the lid open with one hand, and poured a mint into his mouth.

The specially made mint brought a powerful chill and sedative effect, instantly clearing his head. With a cold face, Ling Le slowly walked out the door.

Behave yourself, okay?

His Spirit Animal seemed a bit too active lately, Ling Le warned silently in his mind.

Signaling two bodyguards to follow, Yan Mu pinched the bridge of his nose and sat back down to handle official business on his terminal.

The frozen atmosphere instantly came back to life, though the staff members’ movements seemed much lighter.

After all, he was a near S-rank Sentinel. Even a momentary leak of his aura was incredibly domineering and impossible to ignore.

Through the vanity mirror, Xia Zhou’s worried gaze followed Ling Le.

It seemed the young master’s mood was also unpredictable. But was that some kind of special sedative he just ate? Is there any similar research in the Tower at this stage? Should I ask about it…

Xia Zhou’s thoughts gradually drifted away until a greeting brought him back to reality.

Cough, hello Teacher Xia. I am the romance observer for this show, Luo Yan. Is it convenient for you to do an interview now?