He had just gotten off the plane and come straight to the set without even a sip of water.
Li Lu really had nothing to say to them anyway. Forcing himself into the conversation was pointless.
After coming out, he found a seat and casually ate a little.
Since Zhang Wenbo was going to sing, he had to cheer him on.
On the live stream, there was never any shortage of bullet comments.
『Does lobster taste good?』
『So he’s already been isolated?』
『Even though I hate him, he does look pretty pitiful.』
『That’s just how human relationships and social etiquette work.』
『I used to be a fan for a long time. Even though I don’t like him now, seeing him like this is really heartbreaking.』
…
From Li Lu’s entrance until now, there were finally some bullet comments that weren’t insults.
The misfit at the party touched a nerve with most ordinary working people.
The camera stayed on him for 2 seconds, then immediately returned to the stage.
After all, Zhang Wenbo’s new song was the promotional focus. Once the live stream ended, his company would also push it into the trending searches, a win-win for the show.
The others were gathered together, and of course they noticed the one who didn’t fit in.
Liu Mian knew he was probably worried about things being awkward with her.
She really hadn’t expected to run into him on a dating show. She wanted to go over and talk to him so badly.
But if she took the initiative now, would the fans spin it into something else?
He was the kind of person who could be a little too proud at times.
If he took the initiative to mingle with everyone, she would definitely help him get more camera time.
No good. After the broadcast ended tonight, she had to reach out to him privately again.
Maybe this show was his chance to turn things around.
Su Nuan secretly stole a few glances in his direction. Brother Lu looked so pitiful; she really wanted to go keep him company.
But she couldn’t. They had just cleared up the rumors, and if she interacted with him on the show now, her agent would tear her apart.
Li Shihan also noticed how lonely he looked, and her guilt deepened.
Back when he was at his peak, he had been so dazzling. Now he was just as down and out.
She had come to the show with a mission. She was about to collaborate with Lin Xuan on the theme song for a new movie.
The originally chosen heartthrob was also Lin Xuan, using the show to generate more buzz for the movie.
What should she do? What on earth should she do?
Follow the original plan, or listen to her own heart?
So annoying.
Zhang Xinyao held the wine glass in her hand and kept pumping herself up.
It was no big deal. Even after a breakup, people could still be friends.
Although she was the one who had suggested the breakup, that year reason had won over emotion.
After so many years, they had lost all contact.
Since she had run into him again, she might as well be a little more open about it.
She took a deep breath and was just about to go over when a figure passed in front of her.
Under the slightly shocked gazes of the others, Lin Lin had already sat down generously beside that man.
This was a dating variety show, after all. For a girl to do that, wasn’t she actively looking for her own CP pairing?
Right, right, the two of them seemed to be from the same agency. They were definitely helping each other out.
Everyone quickly made that guess in their minds. That must be it.
“Long time no see.”
Li Lu hadn’t expected her to come to him, so he greeted her first.
This was the first sentence they had said to each other since meeting.
“Yeah, it’s been years.”
Lin Lin looked at the performance on stage. The main camera wasn’t on them here, so they could talk about other things without worry.
“Haha, what do you want to eat? I’ll get you something.”
Li Lu smiled and stood up, about to go get more food.
Among all these people, Lin Lin was probably the one he had the most normal relationship with.
After breaking up with other girlfriends, there had been no contact at all.
Only Lin Lin… maybe because they had been in the same company, or maybe because they were both still young back then.
They had been ignorant about love, and after a breakup they quickly forgot.
They still exchanged text messages every year, and occasionally greeted each other at company gatherings.
“No need. I’m not hungry.”
Lin Lin looked away, the slightly upturned corner of her mouth showing her disdain.
Who would gorge themselves at a banquet like this, especially while being filmed?
Within a few minutes, a plate of vegetable and fruit salad was placed in front of her, along with a set of utensils.
Lettuce, cucumber, okra, purple cabbage, and carrots… all things she liked.
Mm, and no onion or white radish, which she didn’t eat.
The sweet salad dressing was also drizzled on beautifully. Fine, she’d reluctantly keep him company and eat a little.
“How did you end up on this show?
You’re not really here to look for a girlfriend, are you?”
“I got screwed over by that bastard Sun Xiang. He forced the contract on me with only a few days left and made me sign it. I had no choice but to come.”
Just thinking about it made Li Lu angry. He had already planned to quit the industry, and now he still had to show up on camera.
The most baffling part was that this show was a dating variety show, and all five female guests were his ex-girlfriends.
Especially Nuan Nuan… they had only broken up a few days ago. He absolutely could not let anyone misunderstand and think he’d chased her here to be a simp.
“So, have you signed a new contract now?”
“No. This show is my swan song. I’m quitting the industry.”
Thinking about that made Li Lu feel a little better. With the system and no contract, the sky was the limit.
He raised his champagne glass to clink with hers.
“Come on, cheers. Let’s celebrate my freedom.”
“Cheers.”
Lin Lin looked at him, heartbroken.
He used to be such a proud person. Since they came from the same company, she knew all too well what he had been through.
Over the past few years, he had had no activity exposure at all.
No income; she’d even heard that his assistant had left him too.
Now that he hadn’t signed a new contract and had no resources, he had no choice but to leave the industry.
This celebration was making the best of a bad situation, bitter and helpless.
“Do you want me to help you?”
“Help me?”
For a moment, Li Lu didn’t understand and looked up at the woman.
The colored lights flickered in the party, making it hard to see clearly.
Lin Lin’s face was a little hot. Since this was a dating variety show anyway, no matter who she fake-coupled with for hype, it was all just publicity. She might as well help boost his popularity.
He was pretty pitiful. Maybe he could turn things around through this show.
The main camera also shifted over at that moment. This was a dating variety show, and on the very first day they met, two guests of opposite sexes had already taken the initiative to come together.
The two of them tacitly said nothing more and both turned their attention to the stage.
“Woo.”
“Okay.”
…
Zhang Wenbo’s song ended, and the people below clapped and cheered loudly.
“Next is Xiao Xiao. Li Shihan and Lin Xuan, you two get ready.
Today, everyone has to show what they’ve got.”
Zhang Wenbo laughed on the surface, keeping the atmosphere lively.
But inside, he was already burning with anger. During his performance, he saw Lin Lin sitting together with her ex-boyfriend, and the two of them seemed to be chatting quite happily.
What was wrong with this woman? Their two companies had already reached an agreement before they came.
The two of them, as the new golden couple of the music scene, were supposed to be hyped together.
The new song he had just sung was also the lead track, and she was supposed to be promoted as its female lead when the album was released.
And now, right in front of him, she was mixing with another male guest… and that was her ex-boyfriend.
Thinking of some plot scenarios, this was practically cuckolding him to his face.