This top guy is crazy!

Everyone present knew about Cheng Cheng's feud with the show "Chasing the Wind".

Lou Guang, Qu Jun, Zhong Shi, and others are at the center of the feud.

When Cheng Cheng got into trouble, "Chasing the Wind" immediately chose to distance itself from the situation. Qu Jun, Lou Guang, and others remained tight-lipped, deliberately avoiding the topic and refusing to discuss it.

This is understandable. The entertainment industry is constantly changing, and most people already find it difficult to maintain their public image. Nobody wants to get involved in a situation that has nothing to do with them.

Because you never know when you might get burned.

Having fun on a TV show doesn't mean you'll have fun in real life.

Moreover, celebrities are not absolutely free; they are subject to restrictions from their management companies and cannot speak for whomever they want.

But when Cheng Cheng got into trouble, there wasn't a single word of comfort or concern. That's going too far, isn't it?
In particular, "Chasing the Wind" has always emphasized "brotherhood" and "family" on the show. The characters are like brothers and very close on the show, but they are as indifferent as strangers off the show. The contrast with reality is really ironic.

This led to a backlash from public opinion after Cheng Cheng won the case. Lou Guang and others were flooded with angry netizens' comments on their social media accounts, and the program also faced a certain degree of boycott.

That's when "Chase the Wind" started to decline.

Later, the production team and several regular guests tried to re-establish contact with Cheng Cheng several times, but Cheng Cheng refused each time.

This time, Cheng Cheng appeared at the recording site without any warning—no prior notice, no prior communication, catching everyone off guard.

Lou Guang was at a loss, his eyes darting around, unsure of what to do with his hands and feet.

Qu Jun and Zhong Shi were equally nervous and embarrassed, almost wanting to avoid the camera.

They really didn't expect Cheng Cheng to appear here.

Liu Wei, who was behind the monitor, had already anticipated this scene. He reminded the several resident guests who were still in a daze through his earpiece.

Lou Guang was the first to react. After all, he was a veteran in the entertainment industry for many years. He put on a smile and took the initiative to greet him: "Acheng, you're back! That's great!"

He wanted to hug Cheng Cheng, but Cheng Cheng simply extended his hand indifferently.

"Brother Guang, it's been a long time."

Fortunately, Lou Guang had the skill of turning a blind eye to insults. He withdrew the hug, felt awkward for a moment, and then grasped Cheng Cheng's hand: "No need to call me Brother Guang, your presence is the biggest surprise of our last episode!"

Others also woke up from a dream.

Qu Jun's facial muscles twitched slightly as he forced a smile.

He had intended to pat Cheng Cheng's arm, but he withdrew his hand halfway through, not daring to pat it down, and said awkwardly:

"Should we call you Director Cheng now? Your secrecy was impeccable! I really didn't expect you to come!"

Cheng Cheng looked at him and said:

"I received the call from Director Liu at the last minute."

Luo Han stood a little distance away, his expression complex. He finally stepped forward, his voice somewhat dry:
"Cheng Cheng, it's been a long time."

Cheng Cheng responded as usual: "Brother Han, how have you been?"

Luo Han's heart sank. He couldn't help but recall when Cheng Cheng "got into trouble." He thought Cheng Cheng was completely ruined, so he secretly deleted him from WeChat. He never expected that Cheng Cheng would "clear his name" later. He wanted to add him back, but he never had the chance.

Zhong Shi looked at Cheng Cheng's profile, which was even more handsome than it had been six years ago, and felt a mix of emotions.

During the show, because she was slightly older than Cheng Cheng, she took good care of him, and Cheng Cheng was also very close to her, always calling her "Sister Shi." After the incident, she initially didn't believe the accusations. In her mind, Cheng Cheng was a very simple boy, someone who was obsessed with love. However, his agency strictly forbade her from speaking out and even confiscated her social media accounts for a period of time.

She chose to remain silent, and even in later program recordings and interviews, she deliberately avoided any topics that might be related to Cheng Cheng.

Years have passed, and the younger brother who used to need her care has reached a height that no one can imagine, while she is still appearing in various variety shows, maintaining her exposure through the struggling show "Chase the Wind".

It would be a lie to say she doesn't regret it. She often thinks that if she had been brave enough to stand up back then, would Jiang Nan's position be hers now?
But the most regrettable thing in life is that there is no "what if".

At this moment, the lingering guilt and immense embarrassment in her heart made Zhong Shi almost unable to look Cheng Cheng in the eye.

But she knew it was a TV show, and with the camera on her, she had to keep going, no matter how embarrassed she felt.

She took a deep breath, piecing together the cheerful and warm "older sister" smile she remembered, and said:
"Ah Cheng... really, you didn't even tell us you were coming! You scared us half to death! Long time no see, you seem to have grown taller?"

"Sister Zhong Shi," Cheng Cheng said, his form of address unchanged, "Long time no see. You haven't changed much."

The simple phrase "You haven't changed much" instantly shattered Zhong Shi's entire performance, as if she had been transported back to the past.

Her nose stung slightly, and her smile almost crumbled. She had to secretly dig her nails into her palms to barely keep her expression steady.

"Really? Oh dear, I'm getting old. It's so good that you could come, really..."

Jiang He, Liu Yidan, and Zhu Wenhao stood together, their expressions mostly showing excitement. They had joined "Chasing the Wind" later and had no old grudges against Cheng Cheng; their feelings were more of curiosity and awe towards the top star.

"Hello, Teacher Cheng!" they all greeted politely.

"Hello." Cheng Cheng's attitude towards them softened noticeably.

The youngest student, Zhu Wenhao, was almost at a loss for words. He bowed respectfully at a ninety-degree angle and said, "Hello, Teacher Cheng! I am Zhu Wenhao!"

Cheng Cheng said to him, "There's no need to be so polite."

The small talk took place in an extremely awkward atmosphere.

Everyone is smiling, but beneath those smiles lie dark thoughts in everyone's hearts.

Director Liu Wei, steeling himself, stepped forward to move the process forward: "Alright! We've met our old friends! So, the final episode of 'Chasing the Wind,' a classic game retrospective, is officially beginning!"

Liu Wei said to Cheng Cheng:

"Chengcheng, you draw the first game, let's get off to a good start!"

Cheng Cheng looked at Lou Guang and said, "Brother Guang, come on. You're the captain, so it's more appropriate for you to draw the ticket."

Lou Guang was embarrassed:

"Acheng, you're our guest today, please come in."

Cheng Cheng said calmly, "No, Brother Guang, you can come."

"Okay, alright." Lou Guang's smile was about to fade. He felt that Cheng Cheng's words had a hidden meaning, but he didn't dare to refuse. He could only step forward, reach into the prop box, and randomly pull out a ball.

Watching this scene from behind the monitor, Director Liu felt that the awkwardness level of the entire opening segment had soared to another level.

He had a feeling that filming today's program would be difficult. (End of Chapter)