Once the program lineup was finalized, rehearsals officially began.
Everyone had at least two or three acts to perform, plus cameos in other people's acts. With so few people available, they all had plenty of work to do.
But one thing was certain: their closing act, the sequel to "The Pure-Hearted Crown Prince Is Burning Hot," was the biggest undertaking of all.
After their last play went viral online, many people regretted missing the live performance and called for another show.
This time, they had put a sequel on the program in response to those requests.
The Production Team gave them its full support, too, promising to make the stage as large as possible so they would have plenty of room to work with. They could pile on all those bizarre props from last time.
"Let your imaginations run wild," Director Niu said.
[His mouth says he doesn't make unhinged variety shows, but his actions tell the truth.]
[So, buddy, got a taste of all that traffic an unhinged show brings in, huh?]
[To be fair, that last play really was a viral sensation.]
[Let's see what they come up with this time.]
The viewers braced themselves to be thoroughly stunned, but still underestimated this group's creative abilities.
Director Xiao had something to say. "Let me first point out a few problems with our last play. First, the distinction between leads and supporting roles was unclear. The supporting characters outshone the leads, causing the leads to be overloo-"
Absolutely no one listened.
Xie Mi said, "I suggest setting this one in the future."
Lai Bingxuan was intrigued. "Oh?"
"The last play ended with everyone dancing to 'Crazy Milk' in the throne hall, opening a portal through space and time that summoned everyone into the future."
Xiao Jingxi: "?"
[Forget being