Becoming Popular Through The “All Villains” Variety Show

Do You Still Hate Her? 32 – The person who doesn’t cherish the people who loves them is the wrong one

Shang Lu was unaware of what had happened at home. After meeting Ruan Ruan, her mood improved significantly, as if all the unpleasantness had been cured.

Early the next morning, while having breakfast at Chi Yan’s place, Chi Yan patiently listened as she repeated for the fifth time, “Ruanruan is the cutest child in the world.” Then, he poured her a glass of milk and asked, “Do you like children very much?”

This question caught Shang Lu off guard. She thought for a moment and replied, “Not exactly, but Ruanruan is truly adorable. If you met her, you would definitely like her too.”

As she finished speaking, Shang Lu’s phone screen lit up. She stood up immediately and said, “I’m running out of time. Thank you for your hospitality!”

“Isn’t your show scheduled for 10 AM today? It’s too early,” Chi Yan asked as he walked over to the sofa, handing Shang Lu her bag.

“It’s not a shoot, there’s a magazine photo shoot I need to rush to this morning. The show is also timed for this.” Shang Lu hurriedly ate the last shrimp dumpling, swallowed a piece of bread, and continued, “Before our variety show, there was an online vote. The winner gets a chance to be featured in a magazine shoot.”

Chi Yan asked, “But aren’t you in second place? I remember Ye Lu is in first.”

“You know about that too? It seems I’m really famous.” Shang Lu half-jokingly remarked as she put on her bag and changed her shoes, then continued, “The magazine people watched our variety show and thought the turtle and hare theme between Ye Lu and me was interesting. They wanted to invite both of us for a duet shoot, and Ye Lu was okay with it, so they invited me along.”

Chi Yan expressed his understanding and then asked, “Are you interested in fashion-related opportunities?”

“Not really, I’m not interested. Shooting these kinds of things is quite boring, not as interesting as filming. I just want to see Ye Lu dressed as a turtle!”

Time was indeed running out, so Shang Lu stopped chatting with Chi Yan. After waving goodbye, she picked up the coffee she had prepared earlier on the cabinet and rushed out.

And then Shang Lu felt disappointed.

Because she had overthought it. This time, Ye Lu wasn’t dressed a turtle. He was just wearing green clothes and had makeup that resembled turtle shell patterns on his face. He supported the look with his appearance, exuding a somewhat futuristic fashion sense.

Shang Lu grasped one of her rabbit ears and looked at herself, utterly speechless.

How boring. This time’s Ye Lu wasn’t the turtle she had hoped for.

Yet Ye Lu reached out to tug at the other rabbit ear and asked, “Why do you look so disappointed?”

Shang Lu answered solemnly, “I thought you weren’t as handsome as last time.”

Ye Lu didn’t quite understand and inquired, “Which last time are you referring to?”

Shang Lu couldn’t directly say, ‘I liked the way you looked in the turtle shell.’ So, she didn’t answer and changed the topic, asking, “Did you and Ou Yi participate in that celebrity sports event together?”

“Yeah, he even went out of his way to get into the same group as me to try and beat me,” Ye Lu’s attention was indeed diverted, and he continued, “But I still got first place in the long-distance race! That kid couldn’t possibly outrun me!”

Shang Lu nodded to show understanding. She wasn’t particularly interested in whether Ye Lu or Ou Yi won the first place in the long-distance race.

However, Ye Lu got enthusiastic about the topic. He muttered, “The men’s long jump competition was this morning. If it weren’t for having to coordinate with your schedule for this magazine photoshoot, I would have definitely secured the first place this year as well.”

Shang Lu gave a perfunctory reply, “Yes, yes, I’m really touched.”

“No need to be so touched. After all, I already got first place last year and even broke the record for the men’s long jump in the celebrity sports event for the past five seasons. This year, I should give others a chance,” Ye Lu said so, but he still took out his phone to see who would inherit his honor in the long jump this year.

The final round of the long jump competition was about to take place, and among the remaining contestants on the field, coincidentally, Ou Yi was present.

“Huh?” Ye Lu’s face showed his incomprehension. He said, “He actually signed up for the long jump? He wants to defeat me? He shouldn’t even think about it.”

Although Ye Lu said this, he still awaited the results, as they were about to head for the photoshoot.

The photoshoot didn’t go particularly smoothly.

Because both Shang Lu and Ye Lu have very little experience with magazine shoots, and this time they are being photographed by PL’s lead photographer, who is famously strict.

Until both Shang Lu and Ye Lu showed painful expressions, the photographer pointed out the issue: “Your states are not right. The performance aspect is too heavy. Can you achieve natural emotional expression? Ye Lu, as a turtle, your jealousy towards the rabbit is suppressed. You are unwilling to lose to her and want to surpass her. As for you, Shang Lu, being a rabbit and a natural winner, you can win without doing anything. You can’t comprehend the turtle’s desire to surpass you. Can you understand?”

Shang Lu understands, but if she understands, she will start acting, but she shouldn’t actually get into the role. How can she empathize with the rabbit?

If they need to show natural emotions, she doesn’t have that kind of disdain for Ye Lu, and she can’t achieve it.

As for Ye Lu, that’s even more difficult. He looks a bit funny when he tries to show jealousy. He can’t act well.

The photographer said, “You two are too stiff. Relax a bit first. Just sit down and chat.”

However, because the set was too quiet, their conversation was awkward.

The photographer noticed and looked at the staff nearby, saying, “Chat loudly, play with your phones, anything to relax everyone. Do you understand?”

The staff started, and the surroundings became noisy.

Shang Lu and Ye Lu also started chatting.

Shang Lu said, “I regret it. Magazine shooting is so boring.”

Ye Lu also said, “I’m just an idol. My dream is to die on stage. I hate anything related to performance.”

Seeing the increasingly solemn expressions on the two, the photographer’s face also turned dark.

But at this moment, a staff member’s voice rang out—

“Wow! Have you seen the trending topics? Ou Yi broke the record for the celebrity sports events’ long jump! He’s reaching the level of a national athlete!”

Ye Lu : “?”

In an instant, Ye Lu’s expression transformed from the perplexed agony of not getting good magazine shots into jealousy towards Ou Yi!

Ou Yi broke the long jump record at the celebrity sports event? The record he broke was the one Ye Lu set last year!

Shang Lu also realized this and looked at Ye Lu, her lips tugged in a half-smile, silently mocking him.

However, Ye Lu was completely oblivious, lost in his own world, his eyes filled with discontent.

If only he hadn’t taken this magazine shoot! He should have gone to the sports event to compete with Ou Yi!

At that moment, the staff opened a live stream again, and it happened to be Ou Yi’s interview.

A reporter asked him, “We’ve all noticed that Teacher Ou Yi has been wearing this knee brace these past few days. Does it hold any special significance?”

“Oh, this?” Ou Yi’s voice turned very solemn, “This was a gift from Teacher Shang Lu. Ye Lu also got one, but his doesn’t look as good as mine. I wasn’t really planning to participate in this celebrity sports event, but Teacher Shang Lu gave me this gift to encourage me to join. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have gotten first place. Teacher Shang Lu is truly my benefactor!”

Shang Lu : “?”

All she did was give both Ou Yi and Ye Lu the exact same gift. Other than that, she didn’t say a word! All of this was Ou Yi’s imagination!

And right at that moment, Ye Lu looked up at her. He didn’t say anything, but his gaze seemed to convey everything.

—It’s all your fault.

Shang Lu felt he was wrong and replied with her eyes.

—It’s not my business.

Their gazes met, and then the sound of a camera shutter suddenly rang out.

The next second, the photographer exclaimed, “Oh my god! This atmosphere is incredible! It’s truly a perfect work of art!”

Shang Lu & Ye Lu : “???”