Today was the day everyone had been eagerly awaiting: the premiere of Hello, Baby. Unlike other variety shows, it would be broadcast live.
That meant there would be no editing, so the guests had to be more careful about their words and actions, or one careless mistake could give people dirt on them.
The production crew arrived at the guests' doors bright and early, hoping to capture them just after they woke up.
There were five guests in total. Viewers and fans had already entered the livestream rooms, watching their screens in excitement.
They were about to see their idols. Who could understand how they felt?
[Best Actor Zhao's son must be really handsome.]
[Who on earth managed to win him over? (ㄒoㄒ)]
[Our guy got married without even telling us.]
[We finally get to see Mi Tu! Best Actress Xu never lets her make public appearances. We only have a few photos of her so far.]
[To the person above, Best Actress Xu is doing what's best for her child.]
[Exactly. Some people are irrational, after all. You know...]
[Cheering you on, our great god of singing, Jian! Head-shaking kitten.jpg]
[LMAO, these brothers' names are each more half-assed than the other.]
[LMAO +1]
[+10086]
[...]
[Shouldn't we be more concerned about that mysterious non-celebrity?]
[Now it's time to reveal the answer.]
[Some people are bound to be happy, and others disappointed.]
[Definitely.]
[The suspense is killing me! Can't we drag the progress bar forward?!!!]
Watching the viewer count soar backstage, director Chen Liqing grinned so widely his mouth went crooked. He had said a surprise visit would pay off. He really was the man for the job.
Thinking of those two little overlords from the Bo Family, he considered them his lucky stars. They had brought him such a huge wave of traffic before even appearing.
The assistant director eyed Chen Liqing's crazed grin and quietly scooted away from him.
Chen Liqing reined himself in, picked up his walkie-talkie, and ordered, "Go knock on the door."
"Roger."
Knock, knock-
"Who is it?" Footsteps approached from a distance, and the door opened.
A handsome face appeared, rubbing his eyes as he looked over through half-closed lids. Jian Yue was a handsome young wolfdog type. When he looked down at someone through half-lidded eyes, he had such a wild edge that the sight could make their knees go weak.
After a one-second pause, the livestream chat immediately exploded.
[Ahhhh!!!]
[Our great god of singing, Jian!]
[The Zuo-You army has arrived!]
[Where's Zuozuo? Hurry and let our little brother come out.]
The instant Jian Yue opened the door, a camera was shoved right in his face, capturing his dumbfounded expression.
[That handsomeness hit me right in the face.]
[Youyou is so cute! Kitten covering its face.jpg]
[Who still dares say our Youyou isn't good-looking?]
[Haters, speak up.]
The livestream chat was flooded with "Haters, speak up."
The moment Jian Yue saw the camera, he snapped fully awake. His grip on the door handle loosened, then tightened again, and he smiled without any warmth.
"You're here so early. Zuozuo isn't up yet," he said heavily.
His manager had warned him long ago that director Chen Liqing was no ordinary man, but he really was a bastard.
After this, he had gained a profound understanding of just how much of a bastard the director was. Who could have imagined he would turn up at six in the morning?!
The cameraman quietly asked, "Could we come in and film Zuozuo sleeping?"
[Cameraman, you get me.]
Jian Yue smiled. "Of course. No problem."
Jian Yue led the way, and the cameraman quietly followed.
When they reached the bedroom door, Jian Yue opened it and gestured for them to enter.
"Take your time. Get plenty of footage."
He was going back to wash up. The cameraman nodded.
Carrying the camera on his shoulder, he quietly approached Zuozuo.
Zuozuo was sprawled out in his sleep. Luckily, he slept alone, or there would never have been enough room for him.
[Zuozuo is so cute! Screaming groundhog.jpg]
[Looking at Zuozuo's round face, he really looks like a chubby Youyou.]
[LMAO, so that's why you all like watching Zuozuo.]
[Of course not! Zuozuo is so funny. Peeking.jpg]
At Zhao Chengyu's home, just like Jian Yue, he had never expected Chen Liqing to disregard all convention like this, and he opened the door looking equally bewildered.
[Best Actor Zhao!]
[Brother Zhao, let us see the kid.]
[Let us see the kid.]
Zhao Chengyu's livestream chat was flooded with "Let us see the kid." His fans were all intensely interested in his child.
When news broke online that he was married with a child, only a small portion of his girlfriend fans had stopped being fans. It had little effect on him. After all, he was an actor known for his talent, and most of his fans were rational.
"Good morning, Best Actor Zhao."
Although surprised, he quickly recovered. "Good morning."
"A lot of people online are interested in your child."
[Yes! That's me!]
Zhao Chengyu nodded. "Xiaolin is still asleep. Keep your voices down."
The cameraman nodded to show he understood.
Hearing Chen Liqing's words in his earpiece as he looked at Zhao Chengyu's back, the cameraman suddenly spoke. "Who is your wife, Best Actor Zhao? Everyone online has been guessing who managed to win you over."
[!! You spoke my mind. You're the true god!]
Zhao Chengyu smiled faintly, his rugged face softening. He clearly loved his wife very much.
"Anna. She isn't from our country, and she isn't in the industry."
The cameraman was surprised. "I wouldn't have guessed. Then your child must be very handsome, right? I've heard mixed-race babies are all really good-looking."
[A mixed-race baby! Bunny clutching its heart.jpg]
[I can't wait! Excited.jpg]
"You'll see in a moment. Xiaolin takes after his mother."
As everyone watched in anticipation, the camera slowly approached. Suddenly, it stopped. Just as the viewers grew unbearably impatient and began to wonder if their internet connection was bad, it moved again, then stopped once more. By now, how could the viewers not realize they were being toyed with? They all sent comments expressing their feelings.
[Fine, fine, fine. So that's how you want to play!]
[Heh. Sharpening a knife.jpg]
[How dare you toy with us!]
[Chen Liqing must have ordered this. He's such a bastard.]
[(〃＞皿＜)]
Just as the viewers were all denouncing Chen Liqing, the camera finally moved again. This time, it really moved, without toying with them.
An exquisite face appeared on-screen, looking like a delicate BJD doll with his eyes closed.
He had the deep-set features of a foreigner and the softer contours of someone from their own country. His long eyelashes made people want to cry at the sight. Those lashes were truly enviable!
The sight of him sleeping brought to mind a Western angel.
The viewers immediately declared themselves Xiaolin's mom fans. Even the girlfriend fans who had previously left and come to nitpick the livestream were unexpectedly won over by Xiaolin and became his mom fans.
[Xiaolin is so good-looking.]
[Motherhood without the pain.]
[Damn it, I knew at first glance that this was my child!]
[Forming a group to assassinate Best Actor Zhao.]
[Count me in.]
[Me too.]
[Brother Zhao just said Xiaolin takes after his mother. His wife must be beautiful, then.]
[One word: jealous.]
"Hohoho!" Chen Liqing let out a zombie-like laugh, prompting the assistant director to move even farther away, afraid he might suddenly pounce and take a bite out of him.
The staff present could not help shaking their heads and sighing. The director was having another episode.
Noticing the assistant director's movement, Chen Liqing's expression darkened, and he shot him a glance. The assistant director quietly scooted back again.
(It finally went live. That was so hard. Crying kitten.jpg)