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Either answer would leave the guest answering the question in a rather awkward predicament.
Wen Zhixin's expression remained unchanged as she continued, "I think being able to record the experience of growing up with my younger brother through this show is very worthwhile. That's also why I made up my mind to join."
Hearing this, Chu Yu narrowed her eyes slightly.
As expected of a female lead-level character, there wasn't a single fault to find in that answer.
The staff member also gave Wen Zhixin a surprised glance and softened their tone slightly. "Last question. What is your relationship with your brother usually like?"
At that moment, Wen Tianqi realized it was his turn to step up.
He immediately leaned toward the camera, looking well-behaved, and said brightly, "My sister always treats me the best! Whenever we cook meat at home or have tasty snacks, she lets me eat first. She also spends all the money she earns on my school fees."
When no one was paying attention, Wen Tianqi lowered his head and recalled what Wen Zhixin had told him before they joined the show.
"Remember, money is the most important thing in this world. With money, we won't have to keep living such hard lives, so joining this variety show is our best chance to make money."
"No matter how bad our relationship usually is, on the show, you have to work hard to show the audience that we're pitiful but strong, helping each other and doing our best to get by. Understand?"
Wen Tianqi, who was only fifteen, clenched his fists, yet that innocent, harmless smile remained on his face.
The staff member replied with a smile, "Then it sounds like you and your sister must be very close."
The interview with the last pair of guests ended there.
The bus continued smoothly toward their destination. The three pairs of siblings each sat off to one side, gazing at the scenery outside without speaking again.
Taking advantage of the last little window before filming began, the production team quickly uploaded the interview videos of the three pairs of siblings to build anticipation online.
Among them, Chu Yu and her brother were the first to draw netizens' attention.
[Has the production team lost it? Why would they be out of their minds enough to invite someone like Chu Yu?]
[Lmao, probably for the buzz. With that face of hers, Chu Yu could reel in countless investors with just a crook of her finger.]
[Heh, she really is shameless, bringing her own brother along to embarrass himself this time. I'll sit back and wait for the show.]
All sorts of jeers and insults flooded the comments section.
Within just a few minutes, both the comments and reposts surpassed a hundred thousand.
Seeing those numbers, the director couldn't help marveling. Who said infamy wasn't fame?
With numbers and traffic like these, aside from a few top stars in the entertainment industry, there really wasn't anyone who could compare to Chu Yu, even if most of those people were flaming her.
Next, the second most popular pair of siblings was the Wen family.
Their impoverished background resonated with the general public, and with Chu Yu right next door to serve as a contrast, Wen Zhixin's image as a gentle, kind older sister immediately won netizens over.
[Ahhhhh! I never expected to discover a hidden gem of a girl on this variety show. Wen Zhixin is so gentle.]
[You can tell at a glance that the Wen siblings genuinely get along. Those two on Chu Yu's side are obviously acting.]
[Exactly! Look at that shot of Chu Yu hugging her brother at the end. So fake. Her brother looked completely unwilling. Chu Yu must usually treat him really harshly!]
The haters didn't care about anything else. As long as it smeared Chu Yu, it was right.
While Chu Yu came under a frenzy of attacks and curses, the Wen siblings, who served as her comparison group, reaped nothing but praise.
Naturally, the three pairs of siblings, whose phones had been confiscated as soon as they boarded the bus, knew nothing about any of this.
Looking at the online buzz, the director nodded in satisfaction. "Good. Pick up the pace. We'll officially start
livestream
filming before tonight!"
With a vroom, the driver stepped on the accelerator.
As the sky gradually darkened, the three exhausted pairs of siblings had long since fallen asleep against their seats.
Just then, the bus slowly pulled up outside the entrance to the Sunny Summer Day Tourist Resort.
"Sisters and brothers, wake up. We're here. Please get off the bus as soon as possible and take all your luggage. The staff will take you to get your rooms sorted out."
Chu Yu lifted her eyes and glanced out the window.
When she saw the familiar Sunny Summer Day Resort sign, her expression froze briefly.
Wasn't this a resort built under her dad's company?
So their show would be filmed here?
Beside her, Chu Chen also stretched, slowly getting up to move his arms and legs. He instinctively glanced out the window. "Why does this resort look kind of familiar...?"
"Wow! Sis, this place is amazing! I've never been anywhere this nice." After getting off the bus, Wen Tianqi looked around excitedly.
Seeing that no one was paying attention to them, Wen Zhixin quickly bent down and reminded Wen Tianqi in a low voice by his ear.
"Do you like it here? If you want to keep staying in upscale places like this, do what I told you before. Once we become famous and make money, we'll never have to go back to that slum again."
Wen Tianqi's gaze swept over the luxurious, spacious resort. Silently making up his mind, he nodded. "I understand."
Wen Zhixin looked at Chu Yu and An Ya, who had already walked far ahead. Unable to conceal the jealousy in her eyes, she clenched her fingers.
Why did those two get to be born into wealthy families while she could only live in that run-down alley?
Sooner or later, she would trample those two beneath her feet!
Yet the Wen siblings still didn't know that it was precisely the extreme choice they made at this moment that would brew a great disaster in the future.
The resort staff warmly welcomed the three pairs of siblings and began leading them toward the hotel.
At that moment, the show's camera operators hoisted their cameras onto their shoulders, each aiming at the guests they were assigned to, and switched on the livestreaming equipment that had already been connected to the internet.