Shen Que woke up in the afternoon to find Dong Xiangyu already waiting in the lobby.
When they met, Shen Que avoided eye contact, worried that the morning’s incident might have left them both feeling awkward.
Dong Xiangyu, unfazed, greeted Shen Que as usual and told him to get ready quickly—they needed to head to the variety show set.
Only then did Shen Que remember he had a recording today. He hurriedly washed up, changed clothes, and rushed off with Dong Xiangyu.
On the way, he told Dong Xiangyu about the video evidence Chen Dan had provided.
“That makes things much easier,” Dong Xiangyu said. “I’ll talk to the director. Today, just focus on doing the show.”
“Should we be wary of Nuo Feng?” Shen Que muttered.
Dong Xiangyu shook his head. “Today’s episode has been changed to a live broadcast.”
Shen Que recalled that this episode of Beautiful Life was a grand feast, with many big names from the entertainment and business worlds attending. Switching such a high-stakes event to a live broadcast suddenly seemed rather unbelievable.
When they arrived on set, the atmosphere was slightly more relaxed than before, as the guests had already met in the previous episode. Shen Que was relatively early. Wen Rou spotted him immediately and greeted him warmly.
“Sister Wen Rou,” Shen Que replied politely.
Wen Rou wrapped an arm around his shoulder and reassured him, “Newcomers in the entertainment industry often face some bullying, but a little attention isn’t entirely bad for you.”
Shen Que smiled faintly. Wen Rou knew how to leave room for retreat, and her straightforward, caring nature made her seem like a wise older sister to everyone.
As the filming time approached, Nuo Feng arrived late, looking unwell. When he saw Shen Que, his expression darkened, as if he found the sight unpleasant. As he passed by, he deliberately bumped into Shen Que while pretending to adjust his coat.
Shen Que nearly stumbled.
Fortunately, Wen Rou was there to steady him.
Nuo Feng slumped lazily into a pre-set lounge chair, forcing the makeup artist to bend over awkwardly to apply his makeup.
“Quite the diva,” Wen Rou couldn’t help but tease.
Ignoring her, Nuo Feng put on a pitiful voice and pleaded with the director, “I’m really not feeling well, so I was late. Please don’t let me hold you up—start filming without me. I’ll join as soon as my makeup is done~”
Shen Que glanced at the time. Live broadcasts were strict about timing, yet Nuo Feng acted so recklessly. Did he not know it was live?
The director ignored him and instructed the guests to take their positions.
Shen Que scanned the area and noticed Chen Dan was also absent.
With no time to waste, the production and camera crews got ready. At the director’s signal, the broadcast began on schedule.
Meanwhile, on the live streaming platform:
【So excited! My first live reality show!】
【I heard many business tycoons will be here tonight. This is going to be intense!】
【Why is that annoying omega Shen Que still here? Can we skip him? I really don’t want to see him!】
Alongside these comments, fan messages supporting various popular celebrities flooded the screen.
The guests followed the usual routine, delivering their opening lines and receiving the day’s tasks.
【Where’s Nuo Feng?】
【Did Shen Que push Nuo Feng out?】
【Poor Nuo Feng! Wuwuwu!】
Fans in the comments noticed Nuo Feng’s absence and immediately began blaming Shen Que.
An undeserved disaster.
After dragging his feet for a while, Nuo Feng finally sauntered over, swaying his hips. He disdainfully pushed Shen Que aside, causing him to stagger a few steps. Shen Que remained gentle and said nothing.
Nuo Feng smugly took his place beside Wen Rou and whined to the director, “Can you cut that last part from the final edit?”
The previously lively comments section fell silent.
【Does Nuo Feng not know this is live?】
【Maybe it’s just part of the show…】
Nuofeng had no idea that his every move was being broadcast live.
He glanced around, shaking his head with a rebellious smirk. “Why hasn’t Chen Dan shown up yet? How dare a guest star be late?”
Wen Rou cleared her throat softly, reminding him, “You were late too. Don’t say anything unnecessary.”
Nuofeng shrugged it off, acting completely different from how he appeared on camera. “What kind of person am I, and what kind of thing is he?”
At that moment, Nuofeng’s fans in the live chat fell completely silent.
“Alright, let’s not waste any more time,” the director said sternly, his face dark as he continued explaining the task.
The five guests needed to work together to prepare tonight’s feast. For the main course, each had to invite a master chef to take charge, while for the dessert portion, they had to make it themselves. The dessert that received the highest praise from the guests would earn its creator the title of “Honorary Guest” for this season of Beautiful Life.
Everyone knew that winning the favor of a few influential figures could pave the way for their future careers in the entertainment industry. The guests were all determined to win, arguing fiercely over which chef to invite.
This raw, unfiltered conflict was laid bare for the audience to see.
Meanwhile, Shen Que, sitting in a corner flipping through a cookbook, caught the attention of many viewers.
No one had expected Shen Que to be the most laid-back among the five.
Shen Que didn’t know any master chefs, nor did he want to compete with the others. He was simply thinking about what dessert to make for the evening.
“Enough!” Wen Rou snapped, stopping their argument. “Do any of you know who’s coming tonight?”
Duan Ruirui and Yang Xuan shook their heads.
Nuofeng said calmly, “I only know Mr. Xuan will be there.”
A wave of “shipping” comments flooded the live chat.
Shen Que’s heart skipped a beat. Mr. Xuan is coming?
Just as everyone was scrambling to figure things out, someone suddenly walked in. They looked up and realized it was Chen Dan.
“Tonight, there will be five guests: Mr. Xuan, Oscar-winning director Liu Xing, actress and diva Luo Fei, financial tycoon Tao Xing, and Chen Group’s CEO Chen Yan’an.” When he mentioned the last name, Chen Dan’s expression darkened briefly.
But his displeasure vanished as quickly as it appeared.
He continued, “Mr. Chen is from the north. Liu Xing is used to southern cuisine and prefers lighter flavors. Tao Xing and Luo Fei are both easygoing and don’t require special attention. So, the chef doesn’t need to be exceptionally skilled, but they must be versatile.”
“As for Mr. Xuan’s taste…” Chen Dan glanced subtly at Shen Que.
The omega being watched swallowed nervously, afraid Chen Dan might ask him.
This was a live broadcast, and Dong Xiangyu had specifically warned him not to reveal his relationship with Mr. Xuan.
Chen Dan found his distracted expression amusing and smiled slightly before turning to stare directly at Nuofeng.
“Do you know Mr. Xuan’s preferences?”
Nuofeng froze. “I…”