Shen Xi and Shen Ci were also mischievous when they were young.
Once they started impersonating each other, even their family found it difficult to tell them apart.
Normally, because their personalities differed, those close to them could still distinguish them by their tone of voice and expressions after talking with them for a while.
But if they intentionally wanted to confuse others, they could imitate each other perfectly.
Moreover, there were no distinct features that clearly set them apart from each other.
For example, they had no moles, birthmarks, or anything of the sort.
Identifying them became particularly challenging.
They used to love playing this game, often leaving people completely bewildered.
They even managed to annoy Sang Ji a few times, causing her to ignore them for days.
In the end, they had to rely on acting cute to win their sister back.
Recalling the past, Sang Ji couldn’t help but feel a sense of regret.
They were so adorable back then, but now—
One is awkward, the other is reclusive.
…
Meanwhile, the live chat was going wild with laughter.
【Just asking, is this what you call a Plot Device brother?】
【Sister’s expression: Isn’t this question super simple?】
【Shen Xi and Shen Ci: So we’re just part of the show’s play…】
【I’ve been wanting to ask for so long, who is who?!】
At the same time, the trending topic was fittingly ranked first.
Netizens who saw the trending topic: ??
Huh? Is this some kind of “spot the difference” game?
Then we want to play too!
So, netizens recorded the live stream and began analyzing it frame by frame.
Fans were also eager to join in—after all, these were their treasures, and they were sure they could tell them apart!
First, check if they have ear piercings or something…
Wow, they actually don’t.
So Shen Xi’s ear accessories on stage have always been clip-ons!
Next, look at their clothes and accessories—have they worn any of these before?
Seems like they’re all brand new!
What else…
Hair? Their hair looks the same too.
Height? They seem equally tall!
No way.
In any case, they definitely won’t give up!
Compared to the lively atmosphere online, the guests on-site were exchanging awkward glances.
Blind guessing would give them a fifty percent chance of getting it right, but giving a reason—
What reason could they possibly have?!
Jiang Siwei had spent a few months with Shen Ci on a film set and knew his personality.
He was quiet, didn’t like socializing, and avoided eye contact.
He tried to figure it out from their expressions, but—
He failed!
How could even their expressions be identical?!
The others had even less contact with the twins.
Everyone simply gave up and made random guesses.
After writing their answers on their boards, the director signaled for Sang Ji’s group to reveal their answer first, followed by the other groups presenting their responses.
Shen Xi, no longer expressionless as before, said lazily, “I’m Shen Xi.”
Shen Ci didn’t speak, as there was no need to say anything more.
Online and in the live chat, discussions about the result heated up once again.
After each group revealed their answers on their boards, one group actually guessed correctly.
Although Cheng Yu’s group got it right, they couldn’t explain why at all.
Cheng Yu, the young master, felt he had to get to the bottom of this!
Cheng Yu: “Then tell us, what’s the reason? Why is he Shen Xi, and he’s Shen Ci?”
Sang Ji looked at him with slight confusion. “Reason? Wouldn’t they know who they are themselves?”
Cheng Yu: “…”
【That makes perfect sense, no arguing with that!】
【The young master is being clueless again】
Cheng Yuan cut in at the right moment to stop her brother from rambling on. “Alright, now it’s our turn.”
Cheng Yu straightened his posture and cleared his throat softly, as if delivering a speech. “May I ask if anyone present can describe the scene at the thirty-minute mark of The Gate of Delusion and how many people appear in that shot?”
【Wow, I’ve watched The Gate of Delusion ten times, and I could recall a specific scene if you asked, but how am I supposed to remember the exact thirty-minute mark?】
【I know! It’s in a dilapidated room in the underground city, with seven people! (Yes, I just checked)】
【That’s not exactly a famous scene, so it’s really hard to recall.】
Most of the guests present had seen Cheng Yuan’s The Gate of Delusion, but the question was too tricky.
The Cheng siblings also thought it was unlikely that anyone in the room had watched a movie dozens or even hundreds of times, so it was almost impossible for anyone to know the answer.
Everyone fell silent again—
Except for Shen Ci.
Of course, Shen Ci was silent too, but as he remained quiet, he picked up the answer board and, under everyone’s astonished gazes, swiftly wrote down his answer.
The camera focused on his board, allowing the audience to see what he had written.
【Holy cow, he actually got it right!】
【Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable.】
Seeing Shen Ci finish writing, the others reluctantly picked up their answer boards, hesitantly writing down a scene they could remember based on their recollection of the movie’s progression.
Leaving a blank answer was never a good look.
Writing a scene from the movie could at least show their appreciation for the film and leave a good impression on Cheng Yuan.
Jiang Siwei and Liang Shiyu also didn’t believe Shen Ci could have gotten it right—he was probably just guessing.
After Cheng Yuan revealed the answer, the director announced that only Shen Ci was correct, earning him one point.
Even Cheng Yuan herself was surprised. “How did you remember that?”
All eyes turned to Shen Ci.
Shen Ci felt extremely uncomfortable.
He instinctively glanced at Sang Ji.
Sang Ji’s gaze held a hint of encouragement, urging him to respond.
“I… because I wanted to study the performances of different characters, I rewatched that scene repeatedly, so… I remembered it.”
His words carried a sense of unfamiliarity, as if he wasn’t used to expressing himself in front of so many people.
【Aww, it’s Xiao Ci diligently studying acting—Mom is really proud!】
【In The Gate of Delusion, from the leads to the minor roles, everyone’s acting was excellent! Director Cheng really knows how to guide actors.】
【If you’ve seen Shen Ci’s dramas, you’d know he’s truly a natural method actor!】
【He hasn’t acted in movies yet, but with the right director and project, he’s definitely future award-winning material.】
【Aww, did anyone notice how he looked at his sister? Like a little puppy looking at its owner!】
【His sister is so gentle with him too!】
【Why do I feel like Shen Ci’s personality isn’t what the rumors made it out to be?】
【Where’s the coldness? He’s exactly like me, a socially awkward person!】
【So he’s been keeping a straight face all this time because he’s afraid of talking to people?】
【Suddenly, the gap moe hits—who understands?!】
【Huh, why do I feel like Shen Xi’s expression is subtly smug, as if saying, “My brother is amazing!”】
【I’m shipping it, I’m totally shipping it!】
At this moment, fans of his rival Jiang Siwei couldn’t sit still—how could they accept Shen Ci being praised so highly!
【What social anxiety? He keeps a straight face because he has a bad personality! Has everyone forgotten how Jiang Siwei got injured because of him?】
【No wonder Shen Ci suddenly joined a variety show—is he trying to craft a public persona to whitewash his image?】
[“Stop playing dead, apologize for what you did first!”]
Shen Ci’s fans certainly wouldn’t stand for it!
[“Don’t think you can just smear others by buying a water army just because you’re backed by a big company! How Jiang Siwei got injured hasn’t even been confirmed—it’s all just marketing accounts and Jiang’s fans running their mouths.”]
[“Every day, you’re like Xianglin’s wife, repeating the same thing over and over. Shen Ci was injured back then too! He just didn’t go around posting press releases to play the victim like your idol!”]
[“Bullying Shen Ci because his small company can’t afford to buy press releases?”]
[“Let me start by saying the company is trash—they can’t even debunk rumors properly!”]
[“Jiang’s fans get beaten every time, yet they keep picking fights.”]
[“Jiang Siwei has been in the industry for years, and not only is his acting terrible, but he also blames newcomers for outshining him with their own talent.”]
They were numerous, and with each person adding a comment, the barrage flooded the live stream.
Meanwhile, Shen Ci, suddenly under the scrutiny of so many people on set, felt uneasy.
He shifted slightly, moving a bit closer to Sang Ji.
…
Next, it was Jiang Siwei’s group’s turn to pose a challenge.
At this point, Sang Ji’s group had two points, the Cheng siblings were at negative one, and everyone else was at zero.
Cheng Yu stared intently at the Jiang siblings, wondering if he could score points from them.
Jiang Siwei glanced at Jiang Rui.
Jiang Rui, with a hint of smugness, took off the watch from her wrist and placed it on the table.
“Then, please produce—an item worth over a million yuan.”
[“???”]
[“Damn, that’s bold. No wonder she’s a top influencer.”]
[“Being an influencer really pays well. I remember her family was just moderately wealthy.”]
[“Huh? Isn’t she a rich second-generation?”]
[“That was just the public persona she built early on to pretend to be a wealthy heiress for sales!”]
[“Is that really the case?!”]
[“I’m genuinely envious. That watch seems to be worth over two million, and she even downplayed it.”]
[“She must have observed that no one else had anything like it on them.”]
Liang Shiyu clenched her lowered hand.
Even as a female celebrity, she couldn’t just casually produce a watch worth millions.
Hah, influencers really do make money easily.
Liang Shiyu felt disdainful but couldn’t help a twinge of envy.
Still, her expression remained perfectly composed.
Liang Shiyu feigned difficulty and said, “I really didn’t bring anything that valuable with me.”
Her words carried a subtle implication—suggesting she owned such items but simply hadn’t brought them, while indirectly pointing the finger at Jiang Rui.
[“Seriously, Jiang Rui is being a bit too deliberate. It’s just a variety show, but she’s decked out in such expensive items.”]
[“She’s always loved flaunting her wealth. After all, she has the money.”]
[“The only thing Jiang Rui has going for her is her money. Too bad everyone here is probably well-off too.”]
After saying this, Liang Shiyu looked expectantly at Su Tang. “Xiao Tang, do you have anything?”
Su Tang’s net worth was leagues above that of an influencer, so perhaps she had a hidden surprise.
However, Su Tang simply shook her head slowly.
[“Hahaha, why did Liang Shiyu even ask Su Tang? It’s obvious Su Tang doesn’t have anything!”]
On the other side, the Cheng siblings also indicated they had nothing.
Cheng Yu felt a pang of regret.
He had a hobby of collecting watches.
He owned quite a few worth several million, and even one or two worth tens of millions.
But today, he happened to wear one worth only a few hundred thousand.
Not for any particular reason—those were his prized collections, and he couldn’t bear to bring them out casually.
Finally, only Sang Ji’s group remained silent.
Some on the barrage seized the opportunity to mock them.
[“Weren’t they the ones who arrived on a private jet? Surely they can produce something worth a mere million yuan?”]
“Putting aside other matters, they certainly don’t have one right now. They’re dressed so casually, without even a single valuable piece of jewelry on them.”
Seeing that the other party remained silent, Jiang Rui wanted the director to announce the result directly.
After all, she didn’t think they would have one.
Sang Ji paused for a moment, then said with a hint of helplessness, “Wait a moment, please.”