Compared to Xiao He's sneer, Liu Rulan was quite composed, with a smile on her face, and said to Liu Chenyan, "It's nothing. We just happened to run into this situation, and we are honored to be able to help in a little way."
Xiao He: "..."
Every time he saw Sister Liu speaking to people in a way that was both human and ghostly, he felt that Sister Liu was simply a superhero.
Anyway, if you encounter someone like that, it's already a good thing if he doesn't throw a huge tantrum, let alone laugh.
Liu Rulan obviously knew what Xiao He was thinking. After exchanging very superficial polite words with Liu Chenyan, she mentioned leaving to Liu Chenyan: "My clothes got wet when I was saving people, so I'll go back with Xiao He first."
Liu Chen glanced at Xiao He, then looked at Xu Yin, who had already been lifted into the ambulance, and said with a smile, "I think Xiao He is a very good person. He's handsome and has a good character. He's also a great contributor to our program this time. Why don't you come to our program as a temporary guest?"
Xiao He: "..."
Xiao He barely suppressed the urge to roll his eyes.
Even after Xu Yin was in that state, he was still thinking about recording the next episode?
They still want to pull him in to temporarily fill Xu Yin's position?
Hahaha, how can this person be so shameless?
Liu Rulan's expression also changed.
"I'm sorry, Director Liu, Xiao He has to film a scene today. The director is already waiting for him on the island, so this is really inconvenient."
Liu Chen's smile faded slightly: "Is it really not possible?"
Liu Rulan: "Yes, I'm ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ really sorry, Director Liu. You know that filming schedules are usually very tight. We were just worried about leaving a bad impression on the director."
"Aren't you afraid of leaving a bad impression on the director over there? Aren't you afraid of leaving a bad impression on me?"
Liu Chen asked with a half-smile.
Xiao He: "..."
Hold back, Xiao He, whatever you do, don't punch that guy in the face with your fist that's as big as a sandbag!
Liu Rulan's smile remained unchanged: "Of course we wouldn't dare leave a bad impression on Director Liu. As you know, the situation is quite urgent today, and we weren't prepared. We were afraid of delaying your program's recording process. Besides, Xiao He has never been on these kinds of programs before, and he's not good at speaking. If he affects your filming, it would be counterproductive, wouldn't it?"
Liu Chenyan looked Xiao He up and down: "This kid has never been on a variety show?"
Liu Rulan patted Xiao He: "Hey, a college graduate who just entered society doesn't know how to be tactful. He's prone to offending people with his words. There's nothing I can do about it."
"He is indeed a young man who doesn't talk much."
Liu Chen, considering the script required by their production team, didn't insist any further.
"Alright, you can leave now. I hope you'll refrain from spreading this incident online. Our production team will have its own marketing plans, you understand?"
"Of course, I wish Director Liu and your program all the best in the future."
Liu Chenyan ignored Liu Rulan and slowly left with his hands behind his back.
Seeing that Xiao He looked like he had something to say, Liu Rulan gave him a look, signaling them to go back to the hotel first.
"Xiao Chen, have you notified Director Ren?" Liu Rulan first confirmed with Xiao Chen.
Given what happened, they probably won't be able to get there in time this morning.
Xiao Chen nodded: "Director Ren told us to go before the afternoon's filming starts."
"OK."
The group returned to the hotel.
After Liu Rulan finished showering and changed into clean clothes, Xiao He frowned and asked her, "Sister Liu, what exactly is this Director Liu?"
To be honest, this was the first time he had ever seen Liu Rulan so humble.
Liu Rulan showed no embarrassment at all, having been bowing and scraping earlier. She casually scratched her wet hair, sat on the sofa, and said unhurriedly, "Their family mainly has some connections. Try not to offend them if you can avoid it."
The entertainment industry, the entertainment industry, it's all the same circle. When you encounter these people, it's best to be polite to them to avoid getting into trouble.
Xiao He gave a mocking smirk: "But you can't be this arrogant!"
“Their methods are far more sophisticated than those of us who only know how to manipulate public opinion and talk a good game,” Liu Rulan shook her head. “Take Qu Qiuyan, for example, you know her, right?”
Xiao He nodded: "Of course I know, Goddess Qu, Lin Yipeng's mother."
"Qu Qiuyan got into trouble while filming an advertisement MV and has since retired from the entertainment industry, becoming a regret and a white moonlight in the hearts of countless people. But few people know that Qu Qiuyan was actually implicated by the Lin family and was targeted by the rival of Old Master Lin."
Xiao He gasped: "Such a thing actually happened?"
Thinking of Qu Qiuyan's case, Liu Rulan sighed, "Back then, the prop master was imprisoned for three years for negligently causing serious injury, and the production crew involved only paid three million in compensation. But they ruined a female star who was at the peak of her career with one person's three years and three million. Do you think that was a fair deal or not?"
Xiao He remained silent.
Liu Rulan sighed, "Although the Liu family's power is far less than the Lin family's, we don't have the same background as Qu Qiuyan. Even Qu Qiuyan could fall into this trap; if we were to encounter it, we'd probably be left with nothing but bones. So, for small fry like us, it's best not to get involved in the affairs of big shots. We should avoid offending them if possible."
Xiao He pursed his lips, then pressed on, "What about Qu Qiuyan and the others? Did they just let this matter drop back then?"
If this is truly a retaliatory measure by the enemy, as Liu Rulan claims, then is Qu Qiuyan just going to suffer in silence and do nothing?
"That's impossible."
Liu Rulan chuckled and tapped Xiao He on the head. "They naturally have ways to retaliate, but what can you do if you encounter them?"
Xiao He shrank his neck and covered his head: "I see, then there's really nothing we can do..."
"So..."
Liu Rulan went to the bathroom, picked up a hairdryer to dry her hair, and before she finished, she peeked out and said, "Don't worry about this. Anyway, we shouldn't have any more contact with them. You should focus on preparing for the afternoon's filming."
Xiao He nodded obediently: "Okay!"
What Liu Rulan didn't know was that after she entered the restroom, Xiao He quietly turned on his computer.
Twenty minutes later, Liu Rulan, having regained her composure, came out and said to Xiao He, "We don't know how long the production crew will be filming here. Let's board the ship from the other side and avoid running into them again. It's really bad luck."
Xiao He nodded as he packed up his laptop: "Okay, Sister Liu."
This time, there was no resistance or pressure, and the group safely arrived at the island by boat.
But just as they landed on the island, a mysterious wave of public opinion suddenly appeared online—
