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Chapter 211: Live-Stream Audition

In the drama, no one knew that the Heavenly Spirit Princess was crying by the stream.

However, outside the drama, the audience had already been tortured to death. The comments were filled with tearful expressions.

[ Oh my god, you’re killing me. ]

[ Go with him. Even if you can’t be together, at least Lin Xiao is a good person. He will definitely take good care of you. ]

[ Xia Wanyuan is crying so hard that my heart is breaking. Sigh, I’ll fight whoever says her acting skills are bad. ]

[ I suddenly feel that the Heavenly Spirit Princess is so pitiful. She’s probably the most miserable character in the entire drama. Her parents were destroyed the moment she came out. She didn’t even dare to follow the person she liked when she met him. She’s too pitiful. ]

Just as the production team had expected, because of Xia Wanyuan’s scenes, the viewership ratings that night were much better than the previous few days.

Furthermore, as the plot gradually progressed, the role of the Heavenly Spirit Princess had to be displayed on a much higher level. Her emotions were also very complicated. When those episodes had just been broadcasted, the comments that were promoting Xia Wanyuan’s poor acting skills had completely disappeared in front of iron-like facts.

Before the broadcast, someone had once done an investigation on which female character had the highest expectations for “The Long Ballad”.

At that time, 99% of the people chose Ruan Yingyu to act as Tian Ying Er. After all, Ruan Yingyu herself walked the purest path and was somewhat similar to her little junior sister’s role. Furthermore, Ruan Yingyu was also considered to be the more talented person among the new generation of flowers.

However, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Perhaps because Xia Wanyuan’s performance had been too stunning in the television dramas that had been broadcasted over the past few days, everyone felt indifferent when they watched Ruan Yingyu’s performance.

Furthermore, there would be harm if there was a comparison. Everyone felt that Ruan Yingyu’s acting skills had been exaggerated a little too much, and then they realized that the person whose acting skills had been severely underestimated was actually Xia Wanyuan.

Xia Wanyuan’s originally mud-like reputation slowly began to revolve.

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As “I am a Superstar” was originally created by the video-streaming platform, there was no intermediate segment.

After careful consideration by the production team, they decided to create a new talent show mode – live-stream audition.

Over the years, all sorts of variety programs had been popular in the country. The production team summarized the more popular variety programs in recent years and came up with a pattern.

The more real something was, the more the audience liked it.

The variety show that was extremely exquisite and had all sorts of special effects added to the post-production made the audience feel a little distant. It was beautiful, but it was difficult to move the audience’s emotional experience.

Furthermore, the life of a celebrity was very mysterious in the eyes of ordinary people. The production team felt that by live-streaming to show the true side of a celebrity’s life, it could bring about an unexpected effect.

Reality proved that when they announced the selection method for “I am a Superstar” online, it caused a very enthusiastic response. Many people developed a strong interest in this variety program.

[ Live-streaming celebrities lives? Sure, sure. Can I see Luo Zhi’s cute sleeping face? Ahhh, I’m so excited. ]

[ The format is still quite novel, but won’t it be chaotic with so many live-stream scenes together? ]

[ Can the person in front take a good look at the article posted by the production team? They already said that they will set up different live-streams. The audience can go to whichever celebrity they like. When the time comes, the popularity score will decide the outcome. ]

[ Squat down first. This format is quite interesting. When will the broadcast start? ]

[ I think the platform announced that the first episode’s recording is going to start in two days. ]

Chapter 212: Miss

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

After two months, Xia Wanyuan returned to her apartment in the city center.

The servants in the manor were seriously cleaning the apartment.

Xia Wanyuan had only known that variety shows could also be broadcasted live after receiving Tang Yin’s notice.

Since it was a live broadcast, she definitely couldn’t stay in the manor anymore. Hence, Xia Wanyuan wanted to move to the apartment to complete the recording of the variety program.

“Madam, it’s all cleaned up.”

“Okay.” Xia Wanyuan looked around. When she first came to the modern world, she did not feel that it was spacious anymore after getting used to living in the manor.

She had agreed to come over for the shoot tomorrow morning, so Xia Wanyuan planned to stay in the apartment that night to prevent herself from rushing over tomorrow morning in a panic.

Nanny Li was left behind to take care of Xia Wanyuan’s daily needs while the other servants returned to the manor. Xia Wanyuan took a shower and was just about to leave the bathroom when the phone rang.

“Mommy!” On the screen, the fair and tender little dumpling leaned over. His big black grape-like eyes were filled with grievance. “I miss you.”

“Good boy. Mommy will go back and accompany you after filming for two days.” Without the little dumpling sticking to her, Xia Wanyuan missed him a lot.

“Mommy, have you eaten?”

“Yes.”

“Mommy, look at the superman I built.”

“Mommy, what time are you sleeping?”

“…”

Jun Shiling was reading documents by the table, but his ears were paying attention to the conversation between Xiao Bao and Xia Wanyuan. Ten minutes had passed, but he had not even finished reading the first line.

Seeing that Xiao Bao was still going to babble around with Xia Wanyuan, Jun Shiling finally couldn’t help but look up. “Jun Yin, why aren’t you sleeping? Look at the time.”

“Oh, Mommy, I’ll go to bed then. Goodnight.” Xiao Bao reluctantly bade Xia Wanyuan farewell.

“Okay, good night.” Xia Wanyuan gently waved at Xiao Bao.

Then, Xiao Bao hung up the phone.

“Daddy, I’m calling you. Come and accompany me early. I’m afraid of the little monster ~” Xiao Bao handed the phone back to Jun Shiling.

After Xiao Bao left the study, Jun Shiling picked up his phone, wanting to speak to Xia Wanyuan.

Then, he realized that Xiao Bao had already hung up the call.

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Jun Shiling’s expression darkened, and he instantly wanted Jun Yin to sleep alone.

Jun Shiling’s hand swiped across WeChat twice. He wanted to call her, but he was afraid that Xia Wanyuan was already asleep, so he retracted his hand in the end.

When he returned to the bedroom, Xiao Bao sensed Jun Shiling’s aura and hugged him. Jun Shiling was furious and reached out to pinch his son’s face.

Xia Wanyuan was right. It did feel good.

The production team told Xia Wanyuan that it would start in the morning, but they did not say how early it was.

At 5 am, the live-stream of “I am a Superstar” was quietly opened.

In the main live-stream, there were six small windows connected to the live-stream. At this moment, these six small windows were still dark.

Only in the live-stream did something happen.

It was late at night and there were few people on the streets. However, the production team’s staff had already filed out of the television station, carrying all kinds of guns and cannons as they ran to the homes of different celebrities.

[ Let’s see what the overnight party has gotten? ]

[ Amazing. So early? ]

[ Brother Photographers, you’ve worked hard. You’re out so early. ]

[ Wow, is this to show us how the celebrities sleep??? Can the high-definition camera take photos of Brother Nan Jun and Brother Luo Zhi for me? ]

Chapter 213: Bring the Baby to Mommy

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

As the production team had already informed the property management in each district beforehand, everything progressed more smoothly.

As the photographer’s car drove into the villas, the comments were already sour.

[ Wow, it’s true that celebrities are rich. I’ve always heard that Luo Zhi is a rich second-generation heir. Now that I look at it, it’s true. ]

[ Lin Xuan’s villa district is amazing. It’s where the rich gather in the Southern Mountain Villa. Zhao Ya’s Chinese villa is quite beautiful too. The sour lemon surrounds me. Why didn’t I sleep in the middle of the night just to look at other people’s villas? Boohoo. ]

[ Su Xiaoguo’s house is quite normal. It feels like it’s similar to the district we live in. It’s very down-to-earth. Wow, Brother Nan Jun’s place is so far away? ]

[ Didn’t they say that Xia Wanyuan was rich and beautiful? Why is she living in an apartment? ]

[ The person in front, a villa doesn’t represent money, okay? I suggest you investigate the location and price of Xia Wanyuan’s apartment. You will come back on your knees. ]

[ The person in front, I’m back on my knees. I’m ignorant! ]

Although there were no traffic jams on the road at night and they traveled quickly, Beijing was big enough. When the various camera teams arrived at the artistes’ house, it was almost seven o’clock.

“Let’s knock and see if they’re awake.”

The various film teams received orders from the producers and knocked on the doors of each artiste.

To everyone’s surprise, Lin Xuan’s live-stream was the first to open.

The nanny opened the door for the photographer and the camera zoomed in. The interior of the house was more luxurious than everyone had imagined. Beside the French windows, Lin Xuan was wearing exquisite makeup and a high-end dress from the C family. She was even wearing a 10-centimeter high heels at home.

At that moment, she was sitting on a chair and reading a book. The camera zoomed in and it was English.

“Good morning.” Lin Xuan suddenly raised her head as if she had just sensed the camera approaching. Her eyes were filled with surprise.

“Morning, Miss Lin, do you read so early in the morning?”

“Studies are more important. I’m usually busy with work. I usually recharge myself when  I wake up early,” Lin Xuan smiled modestly.

In fact, in previous variety shows, Lin Xuan often appeared with such a persona, and she would usually receive a lot of praise.

However, what she did not expect was that a live broadcast was meant to see the true state of the celebrities. Her actions seemed a little deliberate.

[ Emmmm, you woke up early to read? Why don’t I believe you? ]

[ She’s even wearing a 10cm high heels at home. Does she want to study or walk the runway? ]

[ It’s a little fake… I better go to the live-stream next door to take a look. ]

The second person to open the door was Luo Zhi’s house. However, after a long time, the camera did not see Luo Zhi. Following the nanny’s hint, the cameraman found Luo Zhi’s bedroom.

The room was filled with metallic decorations. The large bed in the middle was arched up high. When one looked closer, they realized that Luo Zhi was sleeping on the bed.

[ Hahahaha, he’s really too cute. ]

[ As expected, nothing can stop Luo Zhi from sleeping in. Let’s see how long he can sleep under the gazes of the cameraman. ]

Then, everyone waited to discover that Luo Zhizhen did not care if the photographer was around at all. He slept very soundly and waited for Luo Zhi to wake up. Everyone could only turn to other live-streams.

Among the six celebrities, although Xia Wanyuan was popular on the Internet, she had the lowest number of fans. Hence, she had the least number of viewers in the live-stream.

Coincidentally, Nanny Li opened the door for the photographer, and many people swarmed into Xia Wanyuan’s live-stream.

The camera slowly passed through the interior of the house. Only then did everyone understand why someone in front had said that Xia Wanyuan’s apartment was extraordinarily expensive.

[ I can’t imagine the happiness of the rich. ]

[ I didn’t expect there to be a river in the apartment. Goodbye. I’m too poor. ]

[ This renovation is really beautiful. It’s simple and generous, but it also seems a little warm. Xia Wanyuan’s taste is not bad. ]

The cameraman searched the first floor but could not find her. He followed the stairs to the second floor and saw Xia Wanyuan practicing by the window on the second floor. The camera was stunned, and so was the audience in the comments.

In the past, in the manor, Xia Wanyuan would run with Jun Shiling in the morning. There was no place to run in the apartment, so Xia Wanyuan got up and trained in the house.

There was a long rope in the house.

Meanwhile, in everyone’s eyes, Xia Wanyuan had one foot on the rope. Then, she soared into the air and spun around once before standing steadily on the carpet, looking valiant and heroic.

[??? Is this an acrobatic skill? ]

[ Is Xia Wanyuan practicing martial arts? ]

[ Amazing… This flexibility. ]

The photographer asked this question on behalf of the audience. Xia Wanyuan smiled. “I was just stretching my joints and doing my morning exercise.”

Everyone: That’s all??

When the six of them woke up completely, the number of viewers in the live-stream increased. Many people from other platforms heard that Orange Platform could live-stream celebrities’ daily lives online, so they came over.

The live recording for the first day was not long. It was mainly to warm up and introduce the basic situation of the six celebrities to everyone, letting them understand their lives.

As if to whet the appetite, just as everyone wanted to continue watching these celebrities’ further lives, the live broadcast stopped.

All that was left was the words “See you tomorrow”.

It had to be said that this move of playing hard to get was still very useful. In just a day, “I’m a Superstar”, “Lin Xuan High heels”, “Lin Xuan Studies”, “Xia Wanyuan Morning Training”, “Luo Zhi Laziness”, and many other hot searches appeared on the rankings.

Many passers-by were intrigued. They searched for this variety show excitedly and realized that it was gone??

They could only wait anxiously for the advancement competition with the other audience.

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Xia Wanyuan had thought that the shoot would take a long time, but who would have thought that it would end in two hours? Xia Wanyuan was happy to be free. She sat on the sofa and read a day’s worth of books. Just as she felt a little tired and wanted to stand up and take a walk, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Nanny Li went to the supermarket to shop while Xia Wanyuan went to open the door herself. When she opened the door, she saw the handsome Jun Shiling standing outside with Xiao Bao’s hand in his. Jun Shiling glanced at her with his deep eyes, looking a little bitter for some reason.

“Why are you guys here?”

“He insisted on coming to look for you. I had no choice but to send him here,” Jun Shiling explained before Xiao Bao could speak.

Xiao Bao looked at Jun Shiling in confusion. I had already promised Mommy that I would be the most obedient child. I was not going to make a scene.

Xiao Bao was about to argue for himself when Jun Shiling picked him up and walked into the house.

“Daddy will allow you to buy a snack tomorrow. What do you want to eat?”

“I want to eat White Rabbit Creamy Candy!! Daddy, you’re the best!!” Xiao Bao, who had been blinded by the snacks, had completely forgotten what he had wanted to say.

Chapter 214: Cough, I Can’t Hold On

When Nanny Li returned with a pile of things, she saw that the originally empty house was lively.

After stuffing the supplies into the fridge, Nanny Li received a message from the manor.

In the living room, Xiao Bao was playing with the little plane while Xia Wanyuan leaned on the sofa and ate fruits.

“Young Master, Madam, I want to take a leave. My partner fell at home accidentally and my children are not by his side. He called me and asked me to go back and take care of him.” Nanny Li walked out of the kitchen looking very anxious.

“It’s nothing. Go back. We can order takeout ourselves.” Xia Wanyuan took a strawberry and put it in her mouth, agreeing to Nanny Li’s leave.

“Okay, thank you, Madam.” With Xia Wanyuan’s permission, Nanny Li left the apartment.

There were only three people left in the house.

“Xiao Bao, what do you want to eat?” After reading the entire book, Xia Wanyuan closed the book and looked at Xiao Bao.

“Mommy, I want to eat the noodles you made.” Xiao Bao kept playing with the toys in his hands. He thought of the delicious shredded meat noodles that Xia Wanyuan had made last time and drooled.

“Then I’ll make it for you.”

Xia Wanyuan entered the kitchen and Jun Shiling brought the little dumpling to the sofa.

“Daddy, what are you doing?” Xiao Bao waved his arms and legs in the air as he looked at Jun Shiling accusingly.

“Don’t think about eating this and that every day in the future. Your mother has worked hard. Don’t let her cook for you, do you hear me?”

Upon hearing Jun Shiling’s words, Xiao Bao stopped flapping his arms. His big eyes were filled with self-reproach. “Okay, Daddy.”

“Go and play.” After Jun Shiling warned Xiao Bao, he stood up and walked to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Xia Wanyuan was putting water in the pot and preparing to bring it to the stove.

“Let me do it.” Jun Shiling strode over and stood beside Xia Wanyuan.

Seeing that Jun Shiling was boiling water, Xia Wanyuan wanted to wash the vegetables. Before her hand could touch them, Jun Shiling’s hand had already reached over.

“Why are you using your hands that play the zither to wash the vegetables?”

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Xia Wanyuan thought to herself, ‘This is also the hand that signs contracts worth billions’.

Xia Wanyuan was about to cut the vegetables when Jun Shiling took the knife.

Xia Wanyuan wanted to get the bowl, but Jun Shiling blocked the door.

“Can’t I even pick up a pair of chopsticks?” Xia Wanyuan was helpless.

“Okay, take it.” Jun Shiling made way for her, and Xia Wanyuan realized that Jun Shiling had already arranged the cutlery.

Xia Wanyuan had no choice but to advise Jun Shiling verbally.

“Wow! Mommy, you’re finally done!” Xiao Bao, whose stomach was rumbling, finally saw Jun Shiling and Xia Wanyuan appear at the kitchen door.

Xiao Bao eagerly sat on the chair, picked up a chopstick of noodles, and fed it to his mouth.

Huh? Why does it not taste right?

Xiao Bao was about to speak when he received Jun Shiling’s gaze. He quietly swallowed the noodles in his mouth and ate them obediently.

Although it could not compare to what Xia Wanyuan had made herself, Xia Wanyuan had been guiding him from the side. The taste was also not bad. The three of them finished the pot of noodles.

The child digested quickly. Xiao Bao bounced around until he was tired. He lay on the bed and fell asleep. Xia Wanyuan and Jun Shiling were still sitting on the balcony.

The moon was as cold as water and the lights were as bright as stars.

“Have you forgotten that you promised me something?” Jun Shiling suddenly asked.

“What is it?”

“Didn’t you say you were going to compose a song for me last time?”

Hearing Jun Shiling’s words, Xia Wanyuan recalled that she had indeed agreed to Jun Shiling’s request the previous time. In the end, she had been too busy these days and had been delayed.

“Let me think of the lyrics for you first.”

“There’s no need. Just play a casual piece. It’s fine as long as it’s different from others.”

“Okay.” In order to deal with the production team of “I am a Superstar”, Xia Wanyuan had specially brought Feng Xiqin with her when she came to the apartment. Xia Wanyuan got up to go get the zither and returned not long after.

Xia Wanyuan sat on the ground and placed the zither on her lap. She casually made a tune, and a soothing melody spilled out of the simple zither.

That sense of history came again. Jun Shiling’s eyes were deep. There were a few times when Xia Wanyuan gave him a sense of history that exceeded the limits of time and space. She was so graceful, noble, and elegant.

Xia Wanyuan flipped her fingers, and the light melody surrounded Jun Shiling, making him relax.

Xia Wanyuan hummed softly to the tune.

Jun Shiling glanced at Xia Wanyuan beside him.

If one were to say that Xia Wanyuan, who had smiled and said happy birthday to him in front of ten thousand lanterns, was as scorching as the sun.

Those countless peaceful moments were like a warm breeze in spring, gently blowing into his heart, making him infatuated with this faint but bone-deep gentleness.

“Alright, are you satisfied?” Ten minutes later, Xia Wanyuan put down the zither in her hand.

“Although I’ve heard you play the zither a few times, you’re still very amazing this time,” Jun Shiling said rather seriously.

Jun Shiling spoke sincerely, making Xia Wanyuan very happy. A small dimple appeared on her face.

She placed the zither aside and was about to stand up when she felt a numbing sensation in her legs and sat back down.

Jun Shiling sensed Xia Wanyuan’s discomfort and hurriedly walked to her. “Is your leg numb?”

“Mm, it’s probably because I sat here to play and didn’t move much, so my leg is numb.”

Xia Wanyuan was about to say that she would be fine after a short rest when she saw Jun Shiling squatting down.

“Bear with it.” Just as he finished speaking, Jun Shiling reached out and held Xia Wanyuan’s calves and ankles, helping her push and pull with great strength.

After a person’s legs turned numb, even the slightest movement would make them itch, let alone Jun Shiling’s large actions.

Xia Wanyuan felt a numbing pain that pierced straight into her heart. Although she didn’t want to cry, the pain still made her eyes tear up.

“It hurts. Be gentler.” Xia Wanyuan could not help but call out softly. Her delicate voice had a hint of trembling.

Jun Shiling looked up and met Xia Wanyuan’s teary eyes. Under the light, they were mesmerizing.

The hand holding Xia Wanyuan’s ankle suddenly tightened. Jun Shiling’s throat rolled, and his voice was a little hoarse. “Speak properly.”

“But you’re hurting me a little.” Xia Wanyuan was still conflicted about Jun Shiling’s strength. As she spoke, her voice trembled slightly.

She did not notice that Jun Shiling’s eyes had darkened.

“Xia Wanyuan,” Jun Shiling called out softly.

“Huh?” Xia Wanyuan looked at Jun Shiling in confusion, only to see Jun Shiling approaching her. In the end, he stopped when their noses were almost touching.

“Do you trust me too much?” Jun Shiling stared intently into Xia Wanyuan’s eyes. Only then did Xia Wanyuan notice the flames that were about to burn in his eyes and the warmth that was about to burn her ankle by his touch.

Chapter 215: Kissed

Xia Wanyuan had never eaten pork before, but she had seen pigs run before.

After piecing together what she had just said, Xia Wanyuan immediately understood what Jun Shiling meant. Her face flushed red.

“I…” Xia Wanyuan looked up in a panic to explain, but she had forgotten that Jun Shiling was only a foot away from her.

A moist heat came from his chin. The flames in Jun Shiling’s eyes were about to dissipate, but they immediately lit up and his breathing instantly became heavy.

“Is this considered a provocation?” Jun Shiling’s voice was already extremely hoarse. The hand holding Xia Wanyuan’s ankle was sweating from extreme restraint.

“No, I…” Xia Wanyuan hurriedly shrank back, but the numbness in her legs was still there. Xia Wanyuan fell back into Jun Shiling’s arms.

Xia Wanyuan subconsciously grabbed Jun Shiling’s clothes.

This pull fixed Xia Wanyuan’s swaying body and removed all of Jun Shiling’s self-control.

Jun Shiling held her ankle with one hand and did not move. His other hand raised her chin. Before Xia Wanyuan could react, Jun Shiling’s overwhelming aura had already swept towards her.

“Mm…” Xia Wanyuan wanted to say something, but she had already fallen into a heatwave.

In the past, Jun Shiling was a gentleman and abided by the rules. At this moment, it was as if he had released all his power and influence, forcefully seizing everything in front of him that he could not control.

Xia Wanyuan didn’t know when he had knocked on her tongue, but she felt that Jun Shiling’s scent was printed everywhere.

After some time, Xia Wanyuan felt that she could not even breathe. All her strength seemed to have been sucked out. Xia Wanyuan weakly pushed Jun Shiling.

Jun Shiling, who felt as if the volcano in his heart was burning higher and higher, finally realized Xia Wanyuan’s situation. He could only force himself to move away from the world that had fascinated him.

Xia Wanyuan leaned into Jun Shiling’s arms and panted for a while. She realized that the numbness in her feet had almost disappeared.

Xia Wanyuan brushed away Jun Shiling’s hand that was on her. “Calm down first.” Then, she stood up and left the terrace without looking at Jun Shiling.

The warmth in his arms left. Jun Shiling clenched his fists in frustration, blaming himself for not being able to control himself.

He looked worriedly at Xia Wanyuan, who had left. His heart was in a mess, and he didn’t know if Xia Wanyuan would be angry with him.

However, as he was vexed, he could not help but think of everything that had made him lose his armor and lose his self-control.

Jun Shiling pursed his lips, the sweet scent of Xia Wanyuan still lingering on them.

Thinking of Xia Wanyuan’s flustered gaze when she left, hope rose in Jun Shiling’s eyes.

No matter what, I did not see any disgust in those eyes. Perhaps, the situation was better than I had imagined?

Xia Wanyuan barely maintained her composure in Jun Shiling’s line of sight. However, the moment she turned the corner, Xia Wanyuan could not hide her panic and shyness.

After locking herself in the bathroom, Xia Wanyuan thought that she would see her disheveled self. In the end, she saw the person in the mirror. Her face was pink and her red lips were swollen. It was obvious what had just happened.

The corners of her lips had even torn a little from Jun Shiling’s intense actions. Even if Xia Wanyuan moved slightly, she could smell the strong aura that belonged to Jun Shiling on her, causing her to panic.

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