Liu Bing had been on edge the entire night, and at last, he had made it through the interactive segment.
As a workaholic director who had been doing variety shows for many years, this was the first time he had ever looked forward to wrapping up filming so much.
If he didn’t look forward to ending work, it would be an injustice to the gunpowder-thick tension in the air!
He swore that next time—even if he needed popularity again—he would never invite this many female artists onto a show all at once!
Originally, there had been Lu Yu. But after Lu Yu underwent surgery, among the sea of flowers, only the veteran actor Liu Cheng remained as a single “leaf of green.” However, this man seemed to have a quirk—after finishing a role, he had difficulty stepping out of character. Busy with that, he naturally did not involve himself in the quarrels among the female artists. As expected, the remaining few female artists successfully carried an entire dramatic show on their own.
He could already tell—the only villain in this “drama” was Chi Nian.
As a director responsible for maintaining order, trying to preserve the surface-level harmony of such a group was exhausting.
If there was anyone at this moment who could truly empathize with him and also wished for the show to end quickly, he believed that person would definitely be Chi Nian!
Fortunately, liberation was finally near!
“Then let’s start with Teacher Liu,” Liu Bing said, moving through the process eagerly.
“I’m very happy to have participated in Living Together. The scenery around the house is beautiful, and the air is fresh. Staying here for a while made me feel like I could step out of my role more quickly. If I have the chance, I’d like to come back and visit again.”
Liu Cheng spoke sincerely. As someone who often played villain roles and had difficulty leaving character, he had joined the show precisely to relax his state of mind.
Next, the Best Actress Xia Yuqing also said a few safe, standard closing remarks.
She was a cautious person. Aside from acting, she rarely spoke in daily life and usually remained an observer.
“Like Teacher Xia, I’m also very happy to have participated in Living Together. During this time, I’ve learned a lot from Teacher Liu, Teacher Xia, and Brother Lu. Also, I’m really happy to have had this opportunity to join the show with Xiao Xiao,” Chen Ying said, her eyes curving into a smile as she looked at Lin Xiao. “We had planned to travel together, but our schedules never matched. Being on this show together this time was a rare opportunity.”
Chen Ying spoke at length, but notably left out Chi Nian. The audience in the livestream room did not lack sharp-eyed viewers.
【Did Chen Ying just leave out Chi Nian?】
【Isn’t that pretty normal?】
【Looks like Chi Nian really has bad popularity.】
Hearing Chen Ying’s words, Lin Xiao looked back at her, and the two exchanged a smile before Lin Xiao also delivered her own set of remarks.
To Chi Nian, there was only one thought—the two who spoke before her were indeed from the main group. Their speeches were almost identical.
Did they really think no one could see through such subtle little schemes?
However, now that she had entered the countdown to leaving the industry, Chi Nian was in a very good mood and had no intention of arguing with them.
Quitting the industry—she was here!
“Lastly, it’s our Chi Nian,” Liu Bing announced her name, his tone rising slightly at the end.
After Chi Nian’s performance throughout the night, Liu Bing was now extremely looking forward to what she would say.
“I’m also very happy to have participated in the show.”
It was a standard line, though Chi Nian placed a bit more emphasis on the words “very happy,” albeit not too noticeably.
After a brief pause, she continued, “Goodbye!”
These two simple words carried the momentum of thousands of troops when spoken by Chi Nian.
“Goodbye” came straight from her heart.
【That’s it?】
The livestream audience was clearly stunned.
【That can’t be right. Isn’t Chi Nian the type who loves grabbing attention?】
【Chi Nian has improved. This tactic of retreating to advance is actually pretty good.】
【Damn, the person above figured it out!】
Watching the lively barrage of comments, Liu Bing was overjoyed. The real-time interaction was excellent.
As expected of Chi Nian—she had never disappointed him!
“Then, this season of Living Together comes to an end. We look forward to seeing everyone again,” Liu Bing said with a smile, wrapping up the final episode.
The last shot of the program lingered on Chi Nian’s face.
Perhaps because she had drunk quite a bit, a faint blush spread across the girl’s face, forming a natural rosy hue—light and intoxicating. There was unconcealable joy between her brows, her gaze slightly hazy. Paired with her upturned red lips, she was as beautiful as a vivid painting, making viewers feel her good mood even through the screen.
At the moment the livestream closed, a few fleeting comments appeared.
【Chi Nian actually looks kind of pretty.】
【Am I the only one who feels like Chi Nian is in a really good mood?】
However, none of that had anything to do with Chi Nian anymore.
“Goodbye”—she meant it.
“Chi Nian, have you prepared everything?” Wang Shengnan asked, still worried as she looked at her.
Tomorrow was a big day—nothing could go wrong.
“Of course I’ve prepared everything!” Chi Nian replied without soul.
In just a few short hours today, she had already answered the same question from Wang Shengnan no fewer than ten times.
Chi Nian felt a bit helpless. When would she ever change the image she had in her manager’s eyes?
“Check again—ID card, admission ticket, 2B pencil, black pen, eraser.”
“Okay.”
Chi Nian responded and carefully checked all the stationery and documents she would need for tomorrow.
Seeing that Chi Nian was indeed well-prepared, Wang Shengnan finally relaxed. “Alright, you need to sleep early tonight. We have to arrive at the examination hall in advance tomorrow.”
“I know—enter the exam hall thirty minutes early.”
Wang Shengnan stared at her for a moment before saying, “One hour early.”
Chi Nian: ???
Had she taken a fake college entrance exam before?
Looking at Chi Nian’s confused expression, Wang Shengnan sighed inwardly.
Not long ago, seeing how seriously Chi Nian had been studying—and hearing from the tutor that she could get into a decent university—Wang Shengnan had finally relaxed.
But seeing Chi Nian’s current performance, the weight in Wang Shengnan’s heart rose again.
“Do you remember that you used to be a female actress?”
“Do you want to cause chaos and delay other students’ college entrance exams? Or do you want your group of highly aggressive anti-fans to stop you and ask how your revision has been going?”
After Wang Shengnan’s lecture, Chi Nian realized it belatedly.
She had almost forgotten—she really had been a female actress.
Understanding now, Chi Nian obediently admitted her oversight and assured Wang Shengnan that she would sleep early and wake up early, then entered her room under Wang Shengnan’s still-worried gaze.
The first subject of the college entrance exam was Chinese. Just like always, the Chinese exam seemed to come hand in hand with rainy weather.
Wearing a mask and holding an umbrella, Chi Nian walked into the examination hall.
Before entering, she waved at Wang Shengnan, who still looked worried, signaling for her to relax.
Click—a flash of light passed by the corner of Chi Nian’s eye.