Three days later, after hanging up Yang Tianlin's rambling phone call, Lin Qinghe cheerfully told Yuan Xiaoai, "Alright, grab your things and let's head to the recording location for 'Simple Life'."
Yuan Xiaoai hesitated, "Qinghe Jie, this... Brother Yang mentioned a very important movie audition. If she misses it, it's truly missed. Can we perhaps postpone this and go one or two days later?"
Lin Qinghe put on her sunglasses, her voice firm, "I've already decided. Don't try to persuade me any further. Nothing is more important than going to record 'Simple Life' right now. Stop talking about it, let's go."
She couldn't wait to see You Rong's expression when he saw her.
Seeing Lin Qinghe's insistence, Yuan Xiaoai dared not to persuade her further. She could only respond with an "Okay" and obediently helped carry her suitcase into the car, then they set off for the recording venue.
After driving for more than four hours, they arrived at a simple village. The driver stopped the car and turned back to Lin Qinghe, who was resting with her eyes closed, saying, "Qinghe Jie, we're here."
Lin Qinghe opened her eyes, glanced outside, nodded, and said to Yuan Xiaoai, "Let's go. Those ahead are likely from the production team, let's head over."
"Okay, Qinghe Jie."
Lin Qinghe and Yuan Xiaoai approached with their belongings and were stopped by a staff member at the village entrance. They informed Lin Qinghe about the general filming process, and she officially entered the shooting state.
Lin Qinghe smiled and agreed on the surface, but inwardly she thought, so the variety shows she used to watch on TV really did have scripts, even if it was just a general direction.
Once filming officially began, Lin Qinghe walked over with her things. A production staff member stopped her and said, "Miss Lin, welcome to the second episode of 'Simple Life.' We'll first explain the rules of the program. You can only bring basic daily necessities into the house we've prepared. No electrical appliances, no mobile phones, and no food. Once you reach the small courtyard we've prepared, you can take on missions with other guests to earn food and other items."
Lin Qinghe cooperated to create a variety show effect, feigning an expression of utmost surprise, "What? No mobile phones either? Do you have to be this strict, production team? It's just filming a variety show, do you have to be so serious?"
The production staff member said righteously, "That's right! We are this strict!"
Lin Qinghe pretended to be helpless, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
"Please open your daily necessities for us to inspect. After the inspection, you can go in."
During the inspection of daily necessities, Lin Qinghe sneakily tried to hide snacks. As soon as she put them in her pocket, the production staff discovered them and took them away. She wore an expression of utter dejection.
She could already imagine the flood of comments on the bullet screen when it aired, saying how cute and real she was.
After the production staff collected all her belongings, they gave Lin Qinghe a lingering shot. Lin Qinghe was very cooperative and glared fiercely at the camera, "You are too heartless! I heard there's a segment where we compete with the staff, sob sob... you just wait, I will get revenge!"
Filming paused here for a moment. The director approached Lin Qinghe and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Lin. You performed very well just now, you have great variety show appeal. I believe the audience will love it when it airs!"
"Director, you're too kind. Just call me by my name. I'll be troubling the director for this week."
The director's expression was clearly a little surprised. He had heard something about Lin Qinghe's temperament and didn't expect her to be so humble and polite in person.
The director smiled, "Good, good, good... This week has been hard on you too, Qinghe. Shall we continue filming you entering the courtyard now, or would you like to rest a bit first?"
Lin Qinghe's eyes flickered slightly as she asked, "Director, have the other guests arrived?"
"Including you, there are five guests in total. Two have already arrived, singer Wen Qianyi and Zhou Cheng'an, and Zheng Yi... You Rong hasn't arrived."
When mentioning You Rong, the director paused noticeably, discreetly observing Lin Qinghe's reaction.
It was widely known that Lin Qinghe and You Rong did not get along. The director had always wondered why the producer invited Lin Qinghe and You Rong to record together. Was it to generate buzz?
But that could easily backfire, couldn't it?
Upon hearing that You Rong had not yet arrived, Lin Qinghe's lips curved up slightly. A glint flashed in her eyes, and she said, "Director, I won't go in just yet. I'll wait here to welcome our next companions, what do you think?"
The director hadn't expected Lin Qinghe to want to stay and wait for others, especially with You Rong among them. However, after considering it, he thought it would make for good footage and didn't say anything.
"Alright, then you can sit there with your luggage in a moment, and we'll continue filming."
Lin Qinghe smiled slightly, "Okay, no problem!"
Lin Qinghe was filled with anticipation for You Rong's arrival!
While waiting for You Rong, Lin Qinghe spoke a few words with Yuan Xiaoai and then asked her to find lodging in a nearby town. Since the production team didn't allow assistants to enter, Lin Qinghe asked Yuan Xiaoai to come back after her recording was finished.
Yuan Xiaoai left with a heart full of worry, looking back repeatedly.
Given Lin Qinghe's pampered upbringing, she was truly worried that Lin Qinghe might suddenly lose her temper and refuse to film this kind of variety show.
Lin Qinghe waited for half an hour. Zheng Yi, a fellow actor, arrived. Lin Qinghe went up to briefly greet him and continued to wait.
Another half hour passed, and Lin Qinghe knitted her brows, unable to help but speak to the director, "Don't you have You Rong's contact information? Contact him and ask why he's not here yet. Did something happen on the way?"
She was more afraid that You Rong would find out she was among the guests and turn back halfway.
The director also felt something was amiss and nodded, instructing a nearby staff member to call and inquire about the situation.
After the staff member finished the call, he reported to the director, "I asked You Rong. He's on his way, that's why he's a bit slow. He should be here in about twenty minutes."
Lin Qinghe frowned upon hearing this.
You Rong didn't even have an assistant with him, and his company certainly wouldn't provide him with a car. She had overlooked this.
Seeing Lin Qinghe frown, the director asked hesitantly, "Qinghe, why don't you go in and greet the other guests first? It's very windy out here, waiting here constantly must be cold, right?"
Lin Qinghe said without hesitation, "It's fine, it's just a little wind. I'm dressed warmly. I'll wait a bit longer. The staff member just said You Rong will be here in twenty minutes."
Director: "Then... alright."
The director found it strange. Why did Lin Qinghe seem to be specifically waiting for You Rong, when they were known to be on bad terms? After all, the bitter conflict between them was common knowledge.
Another half hour passed, and Lin Qinghe finally saw someone walking over with a backpack. Lin Qinghe's eyes lit up, and she quickly stood up.
She recognized him as You Rong at a glance!