Mom fans request a debut
Early in the morning, Si Meng had already packed her bags and was waiting outside the villa for Lu Qi to arrive. Lu Qi pulled up in a flashy red Ferrari, wearing oversized sunglasses that covered half of her face and dressed head to toe in designer brands. To anyone who didn’t know better, she could easily be mistaken for the daughter of some newly rich tycoon.
In contrast, Si Meng wore a simple sporty outfit, white sneakers from Hongxing Erke, a baseball cap she had snagged on Pinduoduo, and the most valuable thing on her was probably her latest model Xiaomi smartphone. Si Meng hopped onto Lu Qi’s sports car. (LP: This are all real brands)
“Are you really going to the event dressed like this?” They both asked in unison, simultaneously expressing their disdain for each other’s fashion choices.
Lu Qi dropped Si Meng off at the event and went to discuss the shooting process with the director. Her current role was Si Meng’s manager, and according to the director’s requirements, even the manager couldn’t be informed of the shooting content, let alone accompany the artist.
Si Meng didn’t mind, anyway, she wasn’t a newcomer anymore. In the rapidly changing entertainment industry, she had been away for four years, and these young people probably had no idea who she was.
Si Meng approached the gate, preparing to take out the paper invitation when she saw a young, muscular man with a crew cut, a gold chain around his neck, and flip-flops on his feet arguing with the gatekeeper. Both parties were in a heated dispute, their faces flushed, and the gatekeeper refused to let him in.
Si Meng stood on the sidelines, finding this guy more and more clueless. He had actually forgotten to bring his invitation when coming to participate in the program, and his manager wasn’t around. The gatekeeper, an older man, assumed he was just a street hustler based on his appearance.
The muscular man was at a loss and, turning around, he noticed Si Meng, who was watching the spectacle, with a gleam in his eyes.
With a grin, he said, “Hey, sister, are you here for the program too? I forgot my invitation. Can you help me get in? I’m Zhang Biliang, and I would be very grateful.”
Si Meng crossed her arms and pretended not to understand, saying, “How do I know if you’re really here for the program? What if you’re a bad person?”
Zhang Biliang scratched his head and quickly pulled out the backpack behind him. He displayed eighteen golden kitchen utensils in front of Si Meng. Si Meng immediately recognized the source of these utensils.
“The gold award from the 18th Gourmet Competition?”
Zhang Biliang met someone who knew her stuff for the first time and couldn’t help but look at her with admiration, thinking she might be a celebrity. He didn’t expect she was a fellow contestant, so he said, “That’s right! I even defeated the international S-class nutritionist’s undefeated record. How cool is that!”
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Si Meng was a bit taken aback. She remembered not participating that time due to some personal reasons. If she had participated, the outcome might have been different.
Si Meng was also a kitchen utensil enthusiast and had thousands of sets from abroad. She naturally became interested and said, “Let me touch them, and I’ll take you inside.”
Zhang Biliang wasn’t stingy and allowed Si Meng to play with them. Si Meng, after examining them, noticed that the weight was off, realizing that the competition she remembered wouldn’t have used pure gold utensils.
Si Meng lost interest and took out the invitation to enter, bringing Zhang Biliang inside with her. On the way, Zhang Biliang chatted incessantly, while Si Meng had a blank expression the whole time. Zhang Biliang couldn’t help but admire her profile while she was lost in thought, finding her unexpectedly attractive.
Zhang Biliang sighed but knew he was already committed to his online crush, “Foodie Si Xiao Meng.” Otherwise, he might have been smitten with this beautiful girl.
The two entered the hotel, and the program recording at the beach was scheduled for the next day. Everyone was in a relaxed mood, unaware that hidden cameras had already started live streaming from the moment they entered. Many artists’ awkward moments were already under the scrutiny of their fans.
Weibo & +999
Leek Street: Hahaha, Zhang Biliang is indeed something else, even more naive than he is in the live stream. Didn’t they say Second Brother should not become too smart after “Er Ha Jianguo” (a TV show)? [Facepalm]
Doughball: Wow, the queen herself is so cold, looking forward to which foodie internet celebrity can share the frame with this iceberg.
Looks are Everything: Am I the only one obsessing over that sporty girl the whole time? She’s too cool!
Why is the Worm So Cute: +1, I’m begging for the sporty girl to make her debut in the spotlight. I’ve already bent into a mosquito coil.
On the other side,
Si Meng was watching TV in her room when she received a friend request from Lin Hanyue on WeChat. Si Meng hesitated for three seconds, decided not to reveal her hand, and accepted the request. The message “the other person is typing” appeared at the top, but after waiting for a while, she didn’t receive any message from Lin Hanyue. Si Meng decided to ignore it.
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Meanwhile, in the room next door, Lin Hanyue was contemplating how to start a conversation. She had blacklisted Si Meng in a fit of anger, not even giving her a chance to explain. Now, she was struggling to face Si Meng, but she realized that her current role was Si Meng’s employer, so she had every right to know her current situation.
Lin Hanyue: That’s right, that’s how it is. I haven’t been keeping track of Si Meng; I’m just exercising my rights as her employer.
As Lin Hanyue was excitedly planning to send a message to Si Meng, she found that Si Meng had already gone offline.
At that moment, Si Meng was deep in sleep, hugging her pillow, and she slept until eight in the evening. If it weren’t for the staff being concerned about her well-being and knocking on her door, Si Meng might have slept through the night.
Si Meng opened her WeChat and saw that Lin Hanyue’s message was from six hours ago.
Si Meng: ……
She hurriedly replied while eating.
WeChat Messages:
Si Meng: Uh, I’m at home with Uncle Wang. You focus on shooting the variety show, don’t worry. I’ll be patiently waiting for you at home. [Obedient].jpg
Lin Hanyue: Okay, your salary will double for the time I’m not at home.
Si Meng, upon reading this message, chuckled as she held her phone. Suddenly, she didn’t feel like making an effort anymore. What should she do?
The next day, Si Meng was awakened by a knocking on her door. She rubbed her eyes sleepily and went to open the door, only then realizing that she had already started recording the program.
Si Meng rubbed her eyes like a sleepy rabbit and absentmindedly said, “Good morning.” Her cute and innocent demeanor instantly melted the hearts of the audience. “Who’s this adorable little one? Can we have a whole bunch of them, please?”
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Si Meng quickly realized her situation and said, “I’m sorry; I forgot to put on makeup. Please wait a moment.”
Si Meng quickly went back to tidy herself up and put on the clothes Lin Hanyue had prepared for her. These were the clothes Lin Hanyue had bought for her the last time they went out. She hadn’t been willing to wear them because one piece cost her half a month’s salary. But, she had to admit, they suited her quite well, and compared to Lu Qi’s taste, it was like night and day.
Si Meng had a blindfold placed over her eyes and was taken to the location. When she arrived, she was given only a phone. In this program, five pairs of guests were invited, and the two participants in each pair were randomly matched, combining both internet celebrities and celebrities. They had to collaborate to prepare food and survive in the wilderness.
The clue Si Meng received was to find a matching teammate through the WiFi signal on their phones. If the two teammates failed to cooperate effectively and were found first by the partner’s livestreamer, they would be eliminated in the first round.
Si Meng just hoped that her matched teammate would be intelligent and not hold her back.
On the other side, in the jungle, Lin Hanyue had similar thoughts. This damn competitive spirit!
