Cheng Qing didn't force it, smiled again, and then stiffly accepted the breakfast.
Before becoming Cheng Qing, she was just a street-side artist. She had never been waited on like this before. She was naturally introverted, and being taken care of by her assistant like this, the fact that she could barely keep up was already a result of her hard work.
Under the excited gaze of her assistant, Cheng Qing finished her breakfast in a cold sweat, then turned to smile at her.
Seeing how good-natured she was, the assistant felt that she was very different from the Cheng Qing in the previous interviews, where she was portrayed as arrogant and heroic.
But after getting to know her, I only felt that she was a kind-hearted person.
Stepping outside, Cheng Qing glanced at the room next door, where the crew had invited several people to stay. Cheng Qing had already met a few of them, but the people in the next room hadn't come yet.
Cheng Qing couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Who lives here?"
"Qian Xinuan," the assistant replied obediently, her tone tinged with regret.
Cheng Qing recognized the voice, but she knew very little about the entertainment industry, and even less about the entertainment industry in this world. Although she had done some preliminary research before coming here, she still couldn't place the people in the conversation.
Therefore, I only heard it once and didn't pay much attention to it.
On the way to the production team, her assistant showed her the schedule.
Cheng Qing participated in a variety show similar to running an inn, and the guests invited were all currently popular celebrities.
Cheng Qing just happened to ride the wave of the Olympics' popularity, coupled with the car accident, which brought her fame.
The inn usually invites a leading figure in the industry, and in previous seasons, the guests were people the audience was unfamiliar with. This season, Cheng Qing happened to be a suitable candidate, so the production team naturally didn't let her go.
When Cheng Qing arrived at the location, several other people were already there.
Because he didn't know these people, but knew that they were all famous and proud individuals, Cheng Qing was very polite.
In fact, Cheng Qing has changed a lot since coming to this world. In her previous world, she was an introverted person, and chatting and laughing with everyone like this was something she never dared to imagine.
That is, you can be calm and focused when you paint. You can set up a stall on the street at night, and customers can sit not far away. You don't need to chat or interact with them. They pay you when you finish painting.
The simple process brought her peace of mind.
When I arrived in this world, reporters broke into my hospital room and paparazzi took photos of me on the street.
She seemed to have suddenly transformed from a tiny figure on the roadside into someone tall and radiant.
In the month that followed, Cheng Qing wouldn't dare say she was as dazzling as the original owner of this body. But she hoped she hadn't lost any of her pride.
The people present were naturally very polite and courteous in front of the camera, standing up to greet them and showing the respect due to the Olympic champions.
The program had just started, and the producer and Cheng Qing had a proper explanation before recording.
After the group got to know each other, they began to explain that they needed to prepare for the inn. The inn rented by the production team was located in the center of a pedestrian street with good foot traffic, and it had two floors.
The assistant said that a few people hadn't arrived yet, but everyone could take some of the guesthouse's items and their own luggage to their rooms first.
After a busy period until noon, the remaining two or three people gradually arrived.
Everyone who enters receives a round of applause.
Although Cheng Qing was not familiar with them, she had looked at some information before coming and knew that they were all big names.
The last to arrive was Qian Xinuan, who was a few years older than Cheng Qing. She entered the entertainment industry at a very young age and starred in many popular dramas of the time.
However, as she grew up, her acting career became less smooth. Later, she met her husband and simply retired from acting to work behind the scenes.
A month ago, Qian Xinuan and her husband had a huge online battle, and their divorce was a very dramatic affair.
This variety show was Qian Xinuan's first job after her comeback, and Cheng Qing couldn't help but take another look at her; Qian Xinuan was indeed very beautiful.
Cheng Qing's special attention to Qian Xinuan was actually due to a coincidental reason.
When she woke up in the hospital, she found herself frequently trending on social media.
Qian Xinuan was the person who was always trending alongside him at the time, and their names were on the same page for a whole week.
Therefore, I couldn't help but take a second look.
Although Qian Xinuan is very beautiful, you can see that she has dark circles under her eyes, which means she has been really tired lately.
Once everything was ready, everyone sat down together again and started talking about work.
Although the inn is small, it still needs all the necessary staff, including chefs, waiters, and purchasing agents.
Determining which position is best suited for each individual is naturally very important and requires careful discussion.
Qian Xinuan has made a comeback, but her fame is nowhere near what it used to be. Although she came as a special guest, the one who actually has the most say in the room now is another male guest who is more famous and has more influence.
Sure enough, the male guest was chosen as the leader shortly afterward. He began explaining the work to everyone, explaining that since it was pre-recorded, they could re-record if he said anything wrong.
Everyone in the crew treated him very politely. Cheng Qing is quite famous recently and is also an Olympic champion, so everyone was kind to her.
But Cheng Qing discovered that Qian Xinuan, who lived next door, was actually not very popular. People weren't very enthusiastic about being with her, and the woman seemed listless all morning, only occasionally responding to others.
When it was time to rest, I asked my assistant and found out that Qian Xinuan had been trending on social media again that morning.
Her ex-husband is also half-mad; he hasn't stopped "revealing information" even though they've been divorced for just a few days. This morning, he broke the news that Qian Xinuan had an affair with a wealthy businessman, and the internet is in complete chaos right now.
"Really?" Cheng Qing asked.
The assistant said, "How would we know if it's true or false? But even if it's false, Ms. Qian's career is probably in trouble. There was a woman who got divorced, and her ex-husband spread all sorts of rumors. He was fine, but that young lady's career was ruined, and she hasn't had a job for years."
Cheng Qing was shocked: "It's that serious?"
The assistant laughed and said, "It's definitely harder for female stars to score two points."
These words silenced Cheng Qing, who then secretly glanced at Qian Xinuan, who was lost in thought at the table. She felt that Qian Xinuan was very similar to herself, both having met the wrong person and experiencing hardship in life.
But she was actually lucky; God gave her the opportunity to continue living in another world.
Life here has indeed made her often forget Mingyue from the other world.
"This variety show is probably her last chance. If she can't make it big, she probably won't be able to get any more work."
The assistant's words seemed to echo in my ear, sometimes near, sometimes far...
Once recording resumes, we'll start assigning tasks to everyone.
Qian Xinuan seemed to be aware of her recent situation. After the leading male star arranged for Qian Xinuan to go shopping, he was a little embarrassed and didn't know who else to arrange to partner with her.
In the first two seasons, it would have been better to find someone with a lower profile, even if they were a non-celebrity who was a leader in the industry.
But this season, everyone is quite famous. Even Cheng Qing, an ordinary person, is a popular Olympic champion. Even the comments section, which is usually filled with criticism, is full of peaceful congratulations when people jump from the entertainment industry to the entertainment industry.
Ultimately, it's because he had just won glory for the country when he got into a car accident, which inevitably drew a flood of sympathy from netizens.
Qian Xinuan knew she was covered in dirt and no one wanted to partner with her, so she was about to raise her hand to say she could manage alone. Suddenly, the woman sitting to her left raised her hand first and said, "Me!"
Everyone turned to look at her. Cheng Qing smiled gently and said in a friendly manner, "I'm quite good at purchasing."
Qian Xinuan froze, staring blankly at Cheng Qing.
Qian Xinuan has been too busy lately to handle many things, and she has only heard about Cheng Qing.
Looking at him now, he is indeed very good-looking. He is not as exquisitely beautiful as a female celebrity, but rather has a handsome and refreshing appearance.
She probably practices fencing, and has a very good demeanor, with a touch of nobility. But looking into her eyes, you get the incongruous feeling that she's an honest and unassuming person.
Seeing Qian Xinuan looking at her, Cheng Qing returned a reassuring smile. Qian Xinuan was taken aback, nodded in understanding her kindness, and then looked away.
Despite feeling exhausted lately, I suddenly felt a little relieved.
It was as if someone had gently shifted the burden that she had been carrying on her shoulders, helping to lift a little and giving her a chance to catch her breath.
Since Qian Xinuan had made arrangements, it was easy to arrange things for the others.
Soon everything was arranged, and Cheng Qing received a slip of paper listing the items needed to be purchased to open the shop. As she read it, she walked to the door and found Qian Xinuan waiting there, the sunlight softly casting a beautiful halo around her.
Female celebrities always look beautiful, and Qian Xinuan is even more beautiful in real life. The hardships of life make her, who likes to portray herself as a strong woman, appear somewhat vulnerable at this time.
Their gazes toward Cheng Qing were inevitably scrutinizing, as cautious as a squirrel's.
Cheng Qing's heart softened slightly, and she smiled gently: "Let's go!"
Qian Xinu was stunned for a moment, then started to follow her.
Cheng Qing wasn't a talkative person, but she always had a smile on her face. Throughout the journey, whenever Qian Xinu raised objections, she would always nod in good spirits.
If something went wrong along the way and time was wasted, Cheng Qing never got angry. She simply touched her chin, smiled brightly, and turned to Qian Xinuan, saying, "Then we can only try what I just said."
It seems that everything is just a minor matter.
When Cheng Qing returned home in the evening after buying everything, she was in high spirits the whole way, but Qian Xinuan suddenly realized that she was the only one who was in trouble.
A disastrous marriage; the former couple are now bitter enemies.
A career in ruins, and then betrayal from the agent who once fought alongside him.
The sycophantic friend's previous concern was both laughable and despicable.
Even when she goes out to record a variety show, everyone avoids her like the plague. It's rare to find a kind person willing to partner with her, but she always comes up with opinions that disrupt the process.
At this moment, for some reason, looking at Cheng Qing who was carrying more luggage ahead of him without complaint, he felt that compared to her simple and honest nature, he himself was of little value.
Thinking about it this way, the heavy burden she was carrying seemed to crush her at that moment.
She dropped what she was holding and slumped to the ground, exhausted.
Look, he can't even hold that thing properly.
This place was already remote. Qian Xinuan sat there motionless, head down in deep thought, wondering what she still had that made her worth living in this world.
Cheng Qing, carrying her luggage, walked slowly ahead, looking at the list in her hand and saying softly, "The rest are the items for the opening day. We should get up early that day..."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a thud came from behind him.
Cheng Qing was surprised and turned around to look. She saw that Qian Xinuan was already squatting on the ground, with the little things she was holding scattered all around her.
She seemed like someone who had sunk into darkness, loneliness almost consuming her.
The camera following behind the two continued to record diligently. Cheng Qing stood not far away and watched for a while. In the distance, the setting sun burned the sky red like fire, and the fiery clouds stretched out one after another.
Amidst the magnificent scenery, Qian Xinuan seemed so out of place.
Is it self-doubt? Like my past self?
Cheng Qing sighed, put down what she was holding, and walked in front of the cameraman's lens. At that moment, she showed commendable courage and grabbed the lens.
The cameraman looked up in surprise, and Cheng Qing smiled at him: "Show some respect and give him some time."
The cameraman paused for a moment, then nodded, obediently put away the camera, and turned to another direction.
Cheng Qing turned back to look at Qian Xinuan, unsure of what she could do.