After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 330: Hold Back the Scream, Buzz-In Game

Chapter 330: Chapter 330: Hold Back the Scream, Buzz-In Game

Although Xu Qingmei was close enough to see clearly, she still didn’t feel as deeply affected as Jing Huai, who was directly targeted by the intense gaze.

When the camera panned over, he took the opportunity to gaze affectionately in the direction of Jiang Lingxi, but a creepy, hair-raising sensation quickly surged through him.

Even though he held the gaze for only two seconds before he couldn’t help but look away, the chilling sensation didn’t dissipate.

He could sense the direction the gaze came from, yet couldn’t muster the courage to look back.

He could only sit rigidly in place, his body stiff, sweat pouring down like rain.

Until the force from the gaze dissipated, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say, he felt as if he had died once.

Jiang Lingxi seemed to sense something and looked up towards the direction of the judges’ seats.

The lights happened to shine there, revealing the lingering sharpness in Shen Yunqing’s eyes, which she found utterly captivating, curling her lips into a slight smile.

The camera swept past, instantly displaying her profile and gentle smile on the big screen.

"Who is Jiang Lingxi looking at and smiling at? This smile has a strangely gentle and affectionate feel."

"It’s definitely not in Jing Huai’s direction, but when the camera panned earlier, Jing Huai’s face seemed a bit pale. Could he be feeling unwell?"

"Let’s stop this discussion and quickly check the seats of those judges where the lights just hit. We were only looking at the guests and Zhang Nachuan, missing a superstar over there!"

"Oh my, I know who they were talking about earlier. It’s the person sitting at the farthest corner from us, their side profile is absolutely stunning!"

"Hey brother, take a look towards the audience for once!"

"You’re already sitting with the judges, how about making it a little closer to us!"

"Camera operators, please be sensible and focus more on the judges’ seats, especially the outermost corner. Don’t make me beg you!"

The judges’ seats couldn’t hear the distant calls from the audience, but Xu Qingmei clearly heard the sound of Shen Yunqing greeting Zhang Nachuan, who walked over.

Before attending the show, Zhang Nachuan naturally had a brief understanding of the other judges. When he saw the name Shen Yunqing, he paused, and after seeing the basic introduction, he confirmed that this was indeed the Shen Yunqing he knew.

"I didn’t expect you to come on this kind of show!"

"I didn’t expect you to be here either."

Although what Zhang Nachuan said earlier was out of genuine surprise, Shen Yunqing’s response carried a hint of formality.

Knowing from Your Majesty that this person might be related to Xu Ling’an, he was a bit surprised by Zhang Nachuan’s presence on the show, but not too surprised.

Li Wanxuan was also waiting to greet the teacher, only to see the teacher chatting with Shen Yunqing first, which made her face show a bit more surprise, "Did you know Mr. Shen from before?"

Zhang Nachuan nodded to her, "There was an urgent restoration project for an ancient painting earlier; we were all invited as consultants and collaborated once, so we got to know each other."

"That’s really fate. This counts as a second collaboration now." Li Wanxuan said with a smile, then cast a glance at Xu Qingmei, who was sandwiched in between them and unable to speak, "Xiao Xu, how about we exchange seats? It’s a bit inconvenient to talk like this."

Xu Qingmei: "..."

She actually found it quite convenient; even if she couldn’t interject, she could take the opportunity to learn more about Shen Yunqing.

But clearly, Li Wanxuan wasn’t discussing with her and now, in front of the camera, she could only suppress her displeasure and unwillingness, pinching her nose and nodding.

After changing seats, it was time to officially introduce the judges for this episode’s Calligraphy and Painting Chapter.

The audience was already familiar, even well-acquainted, with Xu Qingmei, Li Wanxuan, and the venerable Zhang Nachuan, along with two other judges known to those familiar with the art world. Therefore, the focus of attention for this segment was undoubtedly the last person introduced.

Well, it wasn’t just because that person looked too good!

As Shen Yunqing stood up to greet the audience, he couldn’t help but slightly shift his gaze aside at the resounding applause from the audience.

He wanted to see if Your Majesty was watching him at that moment too.

The next second, he met a pair of smiling, phoenix-like eyes, eyes that at that moment seemed to see only him.

Their eyes brimmed with undisguised pride.

Was it pride in him, pride for one’s own?

Thinking this way, a smile naturally appeared in his eyes and spread from the corners of his eyes to his lips.

If it weren’t for the fact that this was a serious, even somewhat solemn, program, the audience almost couldn’t resist not screaming out loud.

But younger members still couldn’t contain their excitement, their faces turning red.

Even Qian Yaya, sitting in the guest seat, wasn’t an exception; at this moment, hands clasped over her heart, face dreamy, she sighed with regret, "Mr. Shen not entering the entertainment industry is a waste of his divine looks. If he donned ancient attire, I bet no actor in historical drama would dare challenge him for fake fame!"

Jing Huai couldn’t help but glance at her: I suspect you’re throwing shade at me!

However, Qian Yaya didn’t even notice, or maybe she noticed but didn’t care to acknowledge the accusatory look from her former idol, reveling in the rare open opportunity to admire along with everyone else.

Facing him directly, to be honest, she’d secretly tried but couldn’t muster the courage, really couldn’t.

"But with Mr. Shen’s personality, he probably wouldn’t suit the entertainment industry either. Just having this chance to see him is enough for me!"

She was super easy to satisfy!

After the host finished introducing, and the main subject took their seat, the applause from the audience continued for a while before the director had to signal for it to stop.

Qian Yaya regretfully shook her head, her hands red from clapping, "Hey, with all those introductions, how come not a single mention of marital status?"

She was genuinely curious if this Mr. Shen had a wife!

Mostly because it was incredibly hard to imagine what kind of person could match him.

Su Yi was sitting next to her and couldn’t help but glance towards Jiang Lingxi upon hearing this.

At this moment, she could clearly remember the scene she saw yesterday evening in the rain.

The silhouette carrying Sister Jiang, as if no storm could stop him from bringing her to a safe destination.

Wait, she might now have an idea about what to paint in the upcoming segment!

"Yaya, thank you!"

The suddenly thanked Yaya: "..."

Thank you for what, I have no idea what good thing I just did?

"Now, let’s invite our guests on stage."

"They are..."

After seeing all the guests, the audience couldn’t help but glance towards where the director was.

Before coming, they thought the show largely featured unknown guests, meaning the focus would be on the program content and the guests’ work rather than the guests themselves.

Now they realized to become a guest; one needs to have both looks and talent.

It could only be said that the director understood them well!

Director Chen, who was surrounded by appreciative eyes and utterly confused: "..."

Although he didn’t know why everyone was looking at him instead of the stage, maintaining a smile was enough.

"Lastly, let’s bring out today’s most crucial prop for this show, the VR glasses. Originally, today’s program involved combining scene sketching and creation on this basis, but due to unfavorable weather, it had to be moved indoors. Fortunately, we have high-tech assistance."

"Within these seven glasses, we have seven scenes meticulously selected by our judging professors. Once you put them on, you can experience the scene firsthand. Each of the seven guests can choose a scene for their work, but note, only one person can choose each scene, meaning once a scene is selected, it can’t be chosen by others. This involves an issue of who gets to pick first. So, we’ll start with a little game: a quiz on ancient and modern art pieces."

Everyone suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

This wasn’t difficult; they’ve studied painting enough to observe a thousand, if not several hundred, famous artworks, making this basic knowledge.

Jiang Lingxi also maintained composure, glancing at the already labeled seven scene names on site. Some looked difficult, others simple, but to her, it made no difference.

Even if she was last, it didn’t matter.

Su Yi’s gaze lingered on a scene called ’Rainy Night,’ gently pressing her lips together.

"Have the guests gotten ready? Once you’re ready, I’ll start reading the questions. A correct answer earns a point, a wrong one loses a point, no answer means no point, so think carefully before answering!"

"First question, how many works did the historical Divine Painter Xie Muyun create before disappearing? Buzz in to answer!"

Qian Yaya, who likes games and has played similar ones, reacted faster than the others, pressing the buzzer immediately upon hearing the question, "Six works, each an unsurpassable classic. However, the originals are lost, and only later replicas exist today."

"Congratulations, Qian Yaya, for answering correctly, and thank you for the additional explanation."

Listening to Qian Yaya’s involuntary cheers beside her, Jiang Lingxi couldn’t help but glance towards Shen Yunqing.

Thinking to herself: In fact, there were seven, but the seventh remains unseen!

So naturally, the world wouldn’t know.