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Originally, this was just an ordinary variety show, but it garnered widespread attention solely because it marked as Chu Ge’s first in variety shows.

Therefore, there were quite a few people on set today.

After Chu Ge finished filming, discussions about Gu Yi online had already stirred up some controversy.

After all, appearing next to Chu Ge at this moment, the intention to promote him couldn’t be more obvious.

While Gu Yi was getting his makeup done, Chu Ge remained by his side, chatting with the makeup artist and inadvertently increasing Gu Yi’s favorability.

Just then, Chu Ge’s cell phone rang.

When he saw that the incoming call was from Lin Mo. Without needing to guess what he wanted, Chu Ge directly hung up the phone.

Gu Yi glanced at him, sensing the situation, but pretended not to notice. “I’ll make a call and be right back.”

“Mr. Chu, please hurry. We need to take a group photo later.”

“Okay.”

Chu Ge didn’t rush to call back but instead he first checked the online trends.

In just a short while, the hashtag #GuYi was gaining some popularity.

Media professionals were quick to sense the trend, and some had already dug up highlights from Gu Yi’s past competitions.

Chu Ge smirked, feeling quite satisfied.

After watching a couple of videos about Gu Yi, he finally remembered to call Lin Mo back. “What’s up?” Chu Ge asked casually.

“Chu Ge, where are you? What are you doing?” Lin Mo sounded obviously a little anxious and somewhat speak incoherent.

“Me? I’m shooting promotional videos for ’30 Days in the Countryside’. Didn’t you know that already?”

“Of course I know, but why did you take Gu Yi with you? Don’t you know how much I dislike him?”

Having spent a long time with Chu Ge, Lin Mo had long stopped hiding his ugly side. He seemed to feel that no matter how he behaved, Chu Ge would still like him.

Leaning against the wall, Chu Ge examined his fingernails casually as he said, “He has been silent for a long time. Shouldn’t he be compensated? How did you get your first place back then? Have you forgotten?”

Chu Ge’s words were blunt and indeed struck a nerve in Lin Mo.

He retorted angrily, “How did I get it? I earned it through my own hard work! Chu Ge, do you think I couldn’t have gotten first place without you back then?”

Nowadays, Lin Mo, who had gained fame, naturally had the confidence to say such things. But what about back then?

Chu Ge chuckled, “Since you’re so sure, why did you come to me in the middle of the night back then?”

If he was so confident, why the unnecessary action back then?

Wasn’t it because he was afraid his own abilities weren’t enough and he was scared? Chu Ge felt it necessary to remind him.

“Now that the variety show is set and the contract is signed, there’s no way to withdraw,” Chu Ge said with a faint smile, almost imagining how infuriated Lin Mo must be on the other end of the phone.

“Pay the penalty fee. It’s just a variety show. I’ll accompany you to participate,” he added, determined not to give Gu Yi any chance.

Given his current status in the industry, wouldn’t he be welcomed with open arms by the production team of that variety show?!

“You… Didn’t you just sign a drama recently?” Chu Ge remarked, prompting Lin Mo to recall his contract signing from yesterday.

It’s so ridiculous.

Just yesterday, he had provocatively approached Gu Yi due to the settled dust of some matters, unaware that Gu Yi had already infiltrated Chu Ge’s side long ago.

Reflecting on it now, he felt like a clown himself.

Lin Mo sighed deeply and asked, “Chu Ge, is it because of my rumored relationship with Qiao Qianqian that you’re angry? Chu Ge, I’ve explained to you before, why don’t you believe me?! You really disappoint me! I think I need to reconsider our relationship.”

Lin Mo’s tone grew serious, thinking that bringing up the affair would intimidate Chu Ge. Little did he know, this was exactly the outcome Chu Ge wanted.

“Alright, I agree,” Chu Ge replied curtly, then hung up the phone.

As he turned to leave, he suddenly saw Gu Yi at the staircase landing.

Chu Ge sighed in resignation. “Now you’ve learned to stay silent behind people’s backs too.” Gu Yi replied calmly, “They’re calling you for the group photo.”

“Alright, I’m coming.” Chu Ge powered off his phone and followed Gu Yi downstairs. He glanced at Gu Yi and asked, “How much of the conversation just now did you hear?” Gu Yi kept his gaze forward, his face expressionless. “I didn’t hear anything.” Chu Ge chuckled, lightly nudging his shoulder. “Is your mouth always this tight-lipped?”

Gu Yi didn’t respond, simply heading downstairs.

The variety show featured two men and two women as regular guests this time. Chu Ge, Gu Yi, and two senior guests were present to liven up the scene.

Gu Yi and Chu Ge naturally stood behind, while the two women, already familiar and close, seemed a bit distant from Gu Yi and Chu Ge.

The photographer instructed, “Chu Ge, you two come closer, look more intimate like the seniors.”

Chu Ge sighed, “Our Gu Yi here just doesn’t like to smile. He really needs to change that habit.” With that, he moved closer, placing a hand on Gu Yi’s shoulder.

Gu Yi didn’t respond immediately, just glanced up at Chu Ge.

“Smile, will you? Smile,” he raised an eyebrow, then flashed a silly grin at Gu Yi. Gu Yi didn’t expect the Prince would show such a silly expression.

It actually made him chuckle.

An hour later, this promotional poster was posted on the official Weibo of “30 Days in the Countryside”.

Chu Ge had a delicate and refined appearance, resembling a pure and fair young gentleman.

In contrast, Gu Yi had a cold demeanor, exuding a restrained wildness. The stark contrast between these two beauties made people unable to resist taking a second look.

As everyone got their first glimpse of the Prince’s first variety show, they also noticed the young man who was cozying up to him.

At first glance, he looked handsome.

At second glance, he looked somewhat familiar…

The internet has a memory, and soon people were digging up Gu Yi’s past highlights.

Those potential Zen fans [1]Zen fans refers to fans who take a calm, detached, and easygoing approach to their fandom, similar to the philosophy of Zen Buddhism. They are often content

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[Holy shit, I woke up and suddenly found Little Gu Yi rising up.]

[Don’t pretend to be a fanatical fan upstairs, still calling him Little Gu Yi, disgusting.] [Back when I was a fan of Gu Yi, he was indeed a juvenile Little Gu Yi.]

[Gu Yi’s early debut days! Does anyone still remember? That youthfulness, that wildness, that beauty!]

[Is it really Gu Yi? I thought he disappeared from the face of the earth.]

[This is the real white moonlight!]

[Looking forward to the new variety show!]

On the way home, Chu Ge looked at these comments under the Weibo post, and he could almost imagine how Lin Mo must be going crazy.

Just when he thought he had an overwhelming advantage, he didn’t expect the opponent to steal the crystal directly.

Asking for a knife and getting a knife, this time they really broke up directly.

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with whatever comes their way and do not get overly emotional or excited about the ups and downs of the subject of their fandom. “Zen fans” can be interpreted as fans who have a relaxed and peaceful attitude.

Chapter 5