After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 547 - 537: Live Broadcast Preview

Chapter 547: Chapter 537: Live Broadcast Preview

"Yes, of course, I have time. Thank you, Director Wei."

Hanging up the phone, Pei Xinyuan couldn’t help but jump up and down in the room to release the excitement in her heart.

She only calmed down a bit when she heard the sound of the door opening outside and opened the door to go out.

"Jiaojiao, you’re back!"

Han Jiaojiao casually placed her suitcase in the corner and nodded towards the bathroom, "I’m going to take a shower first."

Pei Xinyuan paused for a moment, "The water heater might not be hot yet, do you want me to heat it up a bit? I’ve already made dinner and also stew with yam and ribs, how about eating first before your shower?"

"It’s okay, I’ll just rinse quickly."

Pei Xinyuan watched her friend go straight into the bathroom and instinctively followed to the door. It was only after hearing the sound of running water that she frowned and stepped away.

She had wanted to hug her friend to share her joy a moment ago, but Han Jiaojiao had avoided it. Moreover, being close just now, she smelled smoke and alcohol on Han Jiaojiao.

That was definitely not just from one cigarette or a single drink!

Suppressing her concern, she waited for a moment when the water sounds stopped and hurriedly seized the opportunity to shout, "Jiaojiao, I’m going to serve the food now. Wash up quickly, don’t catch a cold."

"Just a small bowl of rice for me, I’ve been traveling all day and don’t have much appetite."

"Oh, alright."

When Pei Xinyuan served the food, Han Jiaojiao came out of the bathroom with her hair dripping wet, smelling of fragrant body wash, and the smoke and alcohol scent from earlier had been washed away.

"Quickly, go change your clothes and come out to eat."

"You go ahead and eat."

Han Jiaojiao, now in comfortable home clothes, saw Pei Xinyuan waiting for her at the dining table, "I told you to eat first. Is there something special today? I saw you were really happy when I came in."

Pei Xinyuan covered her face, "Is it that obvious? But yes, there is something good. Before you came in, I received a call from Director Wei asking me to prepare for tonight’s live broadcast. All the main actors, including Jiang Lingxi and Wei Minmin, will be on. I didn’t expect Director Wei to save a spot for me. Should I wear makeup and change my clothes for the live, or just be natural and casual?"

Han Jiaojiao found the originally fragrant rice a bit bitter in her mouth, and the smile on her lips faded, "I don’t think you need to be too deliberate. Just a simple light makeup and natural clothes will suffice. With big names like Jiang Lingxi and Wei Minmin, the live stream will surely focus on them. Being too deliberate might seem like you’re trying to steal the spotlight."

Pei Xinyuan nodded repeatedly as she listened, "I was thinking the same, we’re on the same page."

However, she couldn’t shake the feeling that her friend’s tone seemed just a bit off.

"Oh, enough about me, how are things with your crew? Should be wrapping up soon, right?"

Han Jiaojiao looked at the rib she was about to eat, which fell back into the bowl, and she lowered her gaze so her expression couldn’t be seen, "It’s going well. We should be wrapping up by the end of the month."

"Then maybe it will be ready to air during the New Year period. That’s when the viewership is high, a great time."

Han Jiaojiao tugged at her lips, "Hopefully."

After eating, when Han Jiaojiao intended to clean up the dishes, Pei Xinyuan pressed her hand down, "I see you have such dark circles. Did you pull an all-nighter shooting? Go rest, I’ll clean up."

Han Jiaojiao didn’t insist; she was indeed feeling drained.

Especially thinking about her current situation, contrasting her friend’s bright future, even though she knew she shouldn’t be envious, it was hard not to feel complicated.

Pei Xinyuan tidied up the kitchen, then went out to straighten up the already neat and clean small living room before finally going to her bedroom to put on makeup and change clothes.

As the live broadcast approached, she gently knocked on Han Jiaojiao’s room door, "Jiaojiao, I’m about to start the live stream, in the living room."

She had considered doing it in the bedroom, but the bedroom was small and girls have many personal items. Today’s netizens are so observant that she was afraid of accidentally revealing something private on camera. After thinking it over, she decided to do it in the more spacious living room.

"Got it, go ahead with your stream."

"Okay, I’ll try to keep it down."

*

An hour earlier, the biggest live streaming platform had already pinned a preview on its homepage.

[Exclusive: ’Empress Yuan Zhao’ crew with the director and main cast visit the live room, exactly at 8 PM. Don’t miss it!]

This timing hits the peak streaming hours.

As people finished their day’s work or study, having just eaten dinner and feeling too lazy to move, they just wanted to lounge on the sofa or bed, watching live streams or novels to pass the time.

After seeing the live announcement, nine out of ten people had clicked to set a reminder.

They’re used to watching various internet celebrities’ live streams and the constant influx of new streamer faces; star-studded live streams aren’t something you get to see every day.

Moreover, it’s the entire team together.

There’s even speculation that the actor playing Prime Minister Shen, who has yet to reveal his identity, might appear.

Even before the stream started, the comments section, already opened, was flooded with messages and petitions.

[Why didn’t they say exactly who’s going to be in the live?]

[I just want to know if this show will air during the New Year? Since ’Qingcheng Legend’ announced a remake, ’Empress Yuan Zhao’ is my most anticipated show this year. It’s frustrating to finally have some time off to watch TV during the New Year and not have anything good to watch!]

[Same here. I guess the female leads will definitely appear in the live stream, but as for the actor playing Prime Minister Shen, it’s hard to say – this person is very mysterious!]

[There’s little chance for the third female lead to show up. Rumor has it, Actress She has had some facial issues and has been receiving treatment.]

[No wonder Actress She disappeared shortly after her comeback. It’s surprising her face has issues; I hope she hasn’t ruined her looks with too much meddling.]

[Am I the only one looking forward to seeing the actress who plays the little princess? Based on her profile, she seems to be a newcomer. Her acting seems a bit raw in the behind-the-scenes, but you can see she’s got potential. The young girl’s future is promising!]

[Why is it not 8 o’clock yet? It’s the second time I feel time passing so slowly.]

[When was the first time?]

[When I was at work during the day.]

...

Finally, at 8 o’clock, countless hands impatiently clicked into the live stream at almost the same time.

The first thing seen was a face that looked quite serious and proper, up close, with a backdrop of a cabinet filled with trophies.

Viewers who flooded the live stream for a moment didn’t know how to react.

[Director Wei!]

[Hello, Director Wei!]

[Look at all those awards. I’m envious.]

[Is Director Wei still figuring out how to use live streaming? I remember my first time doing a live stream looking just like this, my face almost stuck to the screen.]

[Director Wei, hold the phone further away.]

[Director Wei, may I get a tour of the trophies on the shelf behind you? I’m just into things that are shiny and beautifully sculpted.]

...

Fortunately, very quickly, the first split screen on the left side of the live stream screen lit up, with Wei Minmin, wearing fluffy home attire, waving her hand and greeting the camera, followed by a reminder with obvious disdain, "I say, Director Wei, hold the phone further back; I can see right up your nostrils."

Wei Xiao: "..."

This niece who loves to undermine can’t be kept around!

[Hahaha, Minmin can outright call Director Wei ’Uncle’; everyone knows about their relationship.]

After barely pulling the screen back, his niece’s second directive quickly followed.

"Hurry up and pull Sister Xi in, I haven’t had a chat with Sister Xi in days."

Wei Xiao: "..."

[Previously in the behind-the-scenes, Minmin was always trying to cozy up to Xixi; turns out she’s even more blatant in real life.]

[Director Wei confirmed as the support tool in the live stream, haha!]