Chapter 54: The Final Guest

Qiao Xianyi was born into a wealthy family. She wanted to become an actress, so her family helped her sign with Yu Xing Entertainment. Her very first drama, she was the leading lady. Three years into her career, she had filmed quite a few series, but none of them became popular, and neither did she. She was the perfect example of someone who simply couldn’t be made famous, no matter how much effort was put in.

She was most skilled at forming cliques and small circles. Shen Xinluo was her strategist, while Qiao Xianyi was the general charging ahead. Bai Lu sat quietly, saying nothing, the atmosphere a little awkward.

“Di Jia’er.” The boy with a rebellious charm stood up. “I just returned from abroad, I’m still a newcomer. Please look after me, seniors.” He had been in a third-tier boy group in Country H, terminated his contract, and returned to pursue a solo career.

In her previous life, Bai Lu had seen his live performance—the stage was truly electrifying. Yet because he hadn’t found the right image, even though his stage presence was explosive and he had a cool persona, the agency insisted on shaping him as a gentle older brother, ruining his potential.

He was also one of the men she wanted to win.

Bai Lu gave him a thumbs up, “Di Jia’er, I’ve seen your boy group videos from Country H. Your dancing is incredible! You’re the king of the stage, so cool!”

Di Jia’er replied, “I’ve seen your acting too, Bai Lu. You’re super adorable!”

Bai Lu smiled with satisfaction, “You have great taste!”

Qiao Xianyi immediately became unhappy. “Bai Lu, whenever someone introduces themselves, you respond. Why did you ignore me? Are you targeting me?” Spoiled by her family, Qiao Xianyi was quite overbearing. “Don’t think just because President Yu is pursuing you, you can look down on everyone!”

At those words, Yu Fuqing’s brow furrowed. The directors shook their heads as well. That temperament was truly unappealing.

Bai Lu’s big eyes curved in a smile. “But I haven’t seen your acting, so how can I respond?”

Qiao Xianyi angrily tossed her luxury handbag. “Bai Lu, are you mocking me for not being popular?”

Bai Lu looked around innocently, finally lowering her head. “Sorry, Sister Qiao, please don’t be angry. I didn’t mean that. How about I go home and watch your series?”

Qiao Xianyi snorted coldly. “I don’t care!”

Bai Lu looked pitifully at the staff, then lowered her head and fiddled with her fingers. The girl was truly aggrieved.

The director: “...”

Damn, looks like during filming, he’d have to play neighborhood mediator again.

Yu Fuqing couldn’t take it anymore. He was about to go warn Qiao Xianyi. Otherwise, who knew how the spoiled girl from the Qiao family would bully his little girl along the way.

“Here they come!” Suddenly, a staff member called out, “The last guest has arrived!”

Bai Lu’s eyes brightened.

In her previous life, she hadn’t watched this variety show and had no idea who the guests were. Zu Xin’en, Di Jia’er—both were men she wanted to win. Would the final guest also be someone she needed to conquer? A woman would be fine, too.

A pair of long legs, even longer than her father’s. Moving upward—

That breathtaking face, wasn’t it her celestial man?

Bai Lu’s eyes widened in disbelief. “A Sui?”

He was actually the last guest!

Her heart suddenly ached. Her celestial man was gone, and her entertainment empire hadn’t even started—its foundation was missing.

The director, seeing Huo Yan Fang, his eyes sparkled. That face! That physique! That aura!

Absolutely stunning!

No one knew where such a top-tier handsome guy had emerged from. Apparently, he hadn’t signed with any agency yet and planned to debut through this variety show.

They’d struck gold!

Looking at the six guests, the director was amazed by their overwhelming attractiveness. Then, glancing at Shen Xinluo—who had been forced in—he couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Shen Xinluo was dragging down the average looks of the group.

Lin Ye knelt on his chair, leaning over to whisper, “Sister Bai Lu, do you know that super handsome guy?”

Bai Lu lowered her head, “I don’t know him!”

Lin Ye said, “But you just now—”

“I said I don’t know him, so I don’t know him.” Bai Lu pouted. “Lin Ye, call me Sister Bai Lu again.”

Lin Ye’s baby face broke into a sweet smile. “Sister Bai Lu!”

Bai Lu’s heart melted. Now she understood why no one could resist her cuteness. It truly was overwhelmingly adorable.

Huo Yan Fang had just sat beside her when Bai Lu quickly stood up and moved across to play with Lin Ye.

Yu Fuqing drew closer, heard Bai Lu and Lin Ye chatting, and saw Bai Lu ignoring Huo Yan Sui entirely, so he felt at ease. Clearly, the girl only had eyes for him.

It was obvious that Bai Lu knew Huo Yan Sui through Ye Jingyan, with only a casual acquaintance. The Huo family had too many branches—the richest man alone had over a dozen brothers.

This Huo Yan Sui was clearly the most marginal figure; otherwise, the Huo family would never allow him to be an entertainer.

Yu Fuqing’s expression darkened. Compared to Huo Yan Sui, what worried him more was Lu Yiting!

Although Shen Yanghong repeatedly assured him that Bai Lu only idolized Film Emperor Lu, there was that selfie! A late-night selfie! Bai Lu and Lu Yiting’s matching couple pajamas! And Lu Yiting’s promise to buy her “888”!

All of this pointed to one thing: Lu Yiting had his eyes on his little girl!

Yu Fuqing knew Lu Yiting’s true nature all too well. That so-called Film Emperor was nothing but a sanctimonious hypocrite.

He was certain Bai Lu only cared for him. And so far, Bai Lu hadn’t slept with Lu Yiting.

With Lu Yiting’s personality, if he had truly taken Bai Lu, he would never send that selfie from her phone.

He only sent the selfie to provoke him because he hadn’t won Bai Lu yet.

But if Lu Yiting approached Bai Lu as Film Emperor Lu, Bai Lu was so innocent, she’d inevitably be deceived and end up in bed with him—it was only a matter of time!

He needed to come up with a plan quickly, to help Bai Lu see Lu Yiting’s real face.

With that in mind, Yu Fuqing took out his phone and sent Shen Xinluo a message, telling her to wait in the restroom.

Shen Xinluo put away her phone and, in an obviously suspicious manner, told the staff, “I’m going to the restroom.”

Staff: “...”

Just go, why tell me? So strange!

“Bai Lu.” Huo Yan Fang sat across from her and called out.

Bai Lu didn’t even look at him, happily playing with Lin Ye and sharing snacks. Lin Ye, pampered by brothers in his group, was even more adept at acting cute than Bai Lu. Calling her Sister Bai Lu again and again, his tone was sweet and affectionate.

Bai Lu immediately accepted him as her little brother.

Lin Ye was also one of the men she wanted to win.

Huo Yan Fang called again, “Bai Lu.”

She acted as if she hadn’t heard, running off to chat with Di Jia’er.

Huo Yan Fang lowered his gaze.

The black rabbit’s temper was certainly no small matter.