When the crew saw Ji Hanchuan's expression, it was as though they were watching the apocalypse arrive.
We're doomed! We took it too far!
They really shouldn't have sprung this surprise inspection on Ji Hanchuan!
But who could have known that Ji Hanchuan, so aloof and refined on the surface, was actually this kind of man in private!
He couldn't fold his clothes properly, and he even carried plush toys and snacks around... Had they uncovered some incredible secret??
"Teacher Ji, please take a break. We'll come get you when it's time to leave!" The crew member and cameraman fled as though for their lives, thoughtfully closing the door behind them.
Ji Hanchuan stayed silent for several seconds before crouching down to put the clothes away.
Shi Wei had folded his clothes very carelessly, so Ji Hanchuan had to refold them neatly for him, pressing the pile of fluffy little toys down at the bottom and setting the snacks aside to give to the crew later.
His movements paused, and he picked up the peach again.
It had already been livestreamed, so explanations were pointless. What he needed to consider now was how to swap the suitcases back.
Ji Hanchuan squeezed the toy in his hand a few times.
The peach's cute color looked a little like a certain someone being shameless.
"I heard Yutong invited all our guests this time?" the veteran Huang Zhen asked Chen Yutong.
"I didn't invite them, Teacher Huang. I begged them to come." Chen Yutong feigned distress. "Don't any of you bully them later."
"One of them seems to be quite a favorite of Director Zhang's, right?" Hu Huihui was also a veteran who had won a Best Actress award. "Bring them out already, Director."
The director announced, "Then let's welcome our guests."
Shi Wei and Xu Xirui entered through doors on opposite sides. Each young man had his own distinctive appeal, and the guests' eyes lit up.
Xu Xirui's fans in the livestream immediately started flooding the chat with lavish praise, instantly burying the pitifully few comments from Shi Wei's fans.
Everyone exchanged greetings. When Shi Wei spotted Zhuo Xiao, he secretly shot him a look.
Zhuo Xiao smiled too.
"You two have quite a history." Xiong Wen, whose main occupation was surfing the internet and whose side gig was singing, looked at Shi Wei and Xu Xirui with gossipy eyes. "Looks like everything's been cleared up, and everyone's good friends."
"Of course. There was never any misunderstanding to begin with." Xu Xirui smiled and took Shi Wei's hand. "We've known each other for years."
Xu Xirui had assumed Shi Wei definitely wouldn't make any snide remarks under these circumstances, with so many seniors present and the livestream running, but Shi Wei shook his hand right off.
"You'd better not touch me. It's not like you don't know how well I can fight." Shi Wei walked straight over to Zhuo Xiao, greeting him and another actor named Zhang Shuyi.
Xu Xirui smiled awkwardly and turned to chat with Xiong Wen. "Shi Wei's as blunt as ever. I'm used to it."
Sure enough, this infuriated Xu Xirui's fans, who started attacking Shi Wei again for not knowing what was good for him.
"You've already started chatting. Are we letting our next heavyweight guest come out or not?" the director said with a helpless laugh. "Let's welcome this episode's special guest!"
Ji Hanchuan emerged from the corridor, his manner modest and understated.
Just then, the God of Gamblers entrance music started playing from somewhere.
Ji Hanchuan's expression stiffened, but he couldn't stop walking, so he could only steel himself and continue over.
The director was annoyed. "Who was that? Who didn't turn off their phone?"
Shi Wei raised his hand meekly. "Sorry, that was me. I just thought this was the only background music worthy of Teacher Ji's presence."
Pfft, hahahaha!
Everyone burst into wild laughter. Only Ji Hanchuan looked helpless.
In the livestream chat-
"I'm dying of laughter! My idol's expression is making me laugh so hard my face mask's about to split."
"It's his first time on a variety show. That presence absolutely deserves the God of Gamblers' kingly disdain."
"Oh no, I think Shi Wei's convinced me. This background music really does suit Brother Hanchuan's presence."
"Ugh, Shi Wei really knows how to chase clout, huh? He specifically picks the most popular person to leech off."
"Would the Shi Wei hater above kindly get out? There may not be many of us fans, but that doesn't mean anyone can bully us."
"What are you arguing about? Shouldn't we be shouting 'Moonlight CP, forever the best' right now?"
"Moonlight, my eternal pain! Moonlight, my eternal love!"
The director had also been drawn to the selling point of a Moonlight CP reunion, so he immediately changed the subject.
"Now that we're in this legendary fairy-tale land of music, I'm sure many people will think of the film Skylark Moonlight." The director's voice grew a little more excited. "Today, we finally get to see Moonlight CP reunited!"
Everyone present began clapping, and the livestream chat flooded with Moonlight CP comments.
"Oh my, is Yutong getting shy?" Huang Zhen pushed Chen Yutong toward Ji Hanchuan. "Come on, let's take a group photo and make the viewers happy."
Chen Yutong was pushed straight into Ji Hanchuan. He steadied her, then stepped back slightly.
Zhang Shuyi said with a smile, "Teacher Huang, the viewers probably don't want us getting in the way of their shipping."
"I don't care. I want in on this clout too." Huang Zhen laughed heartily.
Ji Hanchuan and Chen Yutong stood in the middle. As the youngest, Shi Wei took the initiative to stand at the very edge.
This is the best spot for eating melons.
Shi Wei glanced out of the corner of his eye.
Oho, Xu Xirui really is staring at Ji Hanchuan.
Go on. Bring out that sea king, little white lotus energy and squeeze your way in.
So Ji Hanchuan scolded you until you cried? At worst, he'll just scold you again!
But Xu Xirui was the worst student Shi Wei had ever taught. After a few glances at Ji Hanchuan, he didn't dare approach.
After the group photo, the director began announcing their tasks for the next two days.
The director handed Huang Zhen an envelope containing their living expenses for three days and two nights. Their task was to visit at least five tourist attractions.
At that point, a crew member brought over a large box, collected their phones and wallets, then handed everyone a new phone from the sponsoring brand.
"Wow, can we take these home?" Shi Wei asked quietly.
Zhuo Xiao and Zhang Shuyi were both holding back laughter. "Do you like it that much?"
"I do." Shi Wei looked at him and said, "You get a new phone every time you film. You're making a killing."
Zhuo Xiao: ...
Zhang Shuyi: ...
Are you that poor?!
The hotel they were currently in was too expensive for the now-penniless celebrities to afford, so they had no choice but to drag their luggage outside and discuss where to stay that night.
But a problem arose.
Who would be the god of finances?
Hu Huihui leaned lazily against the railing. "It's not often we have a few young people joining us, so we'll let you decide. Teacher Huang and I will follow orders without question."
"Sure, I'll do it." Xiong Wen reached for the envelope, only to have that hand immediately slapped away.
Chen Yutong said with a smile, "You spent the money so fast last time that we nearly ended up sleeping on the street."
"Then who's doing it?" Zhang Shuyi looked at Shi Wei. "You even wanted to take the show's phone home just now. I'm sure you're a real penny-pincher."
Shi Wei: ...
Everyone else was holding back laughter.
Only Ji Hanchuan was holding back the urge to drag Shi Wei home. He was too embarrassing.
"Why don't I do it?" Xu Xirui stepped forward with a gentle smile. "I studied finance in college. I definitely won't let everyone down."