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Li Haoyu finished eating Lin Miaomiao's lovingly prepared breakfast. 💋♩ ➅➈𝔰Ĥ𝓊𝔵.𝒸𝐨𝓂 💣👍

In his private office, he looked at the ratings data for the last two episodes of "The Annual Comedy Show." The ratings growth for the seventh and eighth episodes was still very encouraging.

Although not as dramatic as in previous periods, the growth trend has stabilized.

This is great news:

Just as Li Haoyu boldly declared at the celebration party, the goal of the "Annual Comedy Competition" is by no means merely to be in the top five; his goal has always been and only one.

Although the annual comedy competition has not yet reached the top, it has now firmly secured third place, and the gap between it and the first place is getting smaller and smaller.

Actually, there were quite a few well-produced variety shows airing at the same time, such as "Let's Go Through Time," which ranked first and was also quite good. Its concept was also unusually innovative.

Li Haoyu also did some research on his biggest competitor.

In "Let's Go Through Time," a group of "urban protagonists" travel to a more distant ancient era, experiencing life in that distant time firsthand and providing the audience with a wealth of historical knowledge.

The show cleverly uses the inherent contradiction of time and space conflict to create the story logic of the entire program, which is quite different and can be considered an alternative innovation in an era of rampant reality shows.

This show shows people living in caves, sharpening stones as machetes, mending animal hides, using lightning to generate fire, eating raw meat, and even relying on insects for protein...

It's comparable to an enhanced version of "Transformation".

Its advantages don't stop there: many time-travel scenarios are set up with a level of care comparable to a movie, every NPC is serious, the props are meticulous, and it faithfully recreates the ancient worldview, all of which are outstanding advantages.

What's most commendable is that each episode of this program leaves something for the audience. The "Shanxi Merchants' Banks" showcase their astonishing business wisdom, as well as their thought-provoking concepts of "trust" and "rules."

There are also some little-known facts, such as the so-called "oldest way of brewing wine" actually using saliva...

After watching it, Li Haoyu admitted that the other party's first place was indeed well-deserved; it was a very well-made variety show, and it should have been far ahead of the competition.

Unfortunately, he encountered Li Haoyu and his "Annual Comedy Competition," and his position as the number one variety show was beginning to crumble, and he could be overtaken at any time.

Li Haoyu looked at the viewership ratings for the past two weeks.

He set a small goal: to reach the summit in two weeks.

After all, Li Haoyu arranged quite a few bombshell performances in the last two episodes of the show.

Besides Jiang Long and Zhang Chi's previous works, such as "The Last Lesson" and "Ten Years of Hard Work Offstage".

Li Haoyu also has another masterpiece.

That is, they created a comedic couple duo, "Hao Shi Cheng Shuang. 🍓☮ ❻➈ᔕĤ𝓤𝐗.Ć๏𝐦 🐲✎".

After all, dating is "outdated" nowadays.

There's a way to enjoy the sweetness of being in love without actually being in one. That's called "shipping" or "fangirling".

Watching handsome men and beautiful women fall in love not only brings aesthetic pleasure, but also stimulates the release of dopamine when seeing one's favorite couple so inseparable. Many viewers enjoy shipping couples, which is simple, environmentally friendly, and burden-free.

Many viewers, while watching an ideal relationship unfold, become deeply involved and shout "My CP is real," as if they themselves have personally experienced a passionate and tumultuous romance.

Lin Miaomiao took a liking to this couple during the initial screening stage.

After careful observation, Li Haoyu couldn't help but agree that the two were indeed a good match. Wang Hao was a tall and handsome young man. Shi Ce was a tall, slender, gentle yet proud young woman.

These down-to-earth couples are definitely more appealing than those pretentious and aloof celebrities.

Li Haoyu felt that Wang Hao and Shi Ce were a rare combination where good looks and comedic effect did not conflict. More importantly, they were one of the few pairs who could win over the audience without needing to create a sensational atmosphere.

Because the audience of the "Annual Comedy Competition" is generally young people, and young people are more receptive to information, most people's standards for humor are indirectly raised.

Because they hear more jokes now.

Therefore, the probability of hearing repetitive or similar jokes is high, making it even harder to be amused. If someone guesses the joke, you're doomed.

But the combination of Shi Ce and Wang Hao is amazing. While others are putting in their best efforts to show off their special skills, they can get points just by honestly playing the role of a couple.

It's amazing.

Their chemistry as a couple and their individual acting skills.

Ultimately, this allowed them to achieve a synergistic effect where 1+1 is greater than 2. Therefore, Li Haoyu created a six-part love story for the two of them, and even built a "love universe" exclusively for them on the show.

Although the segments of the "six-part series" are independent of each other, no matter how disjointed the plots may be, the character settings of Wang Hao and Shi Ce remain consistent.

Wang Hao's portrayal of the younger boyfriend is always like a gentle yet stubborn older puppy, while Shi Ce is a sophisticated older sister with a strong girlfriend vibe, sometimes assertive and sometimes coquettish.

Their relationship began with "The Most Beautiful Woman in the World," followed by arguments in "Lover Missed," and mutual weariness in "Romantic Leak." Finally, they achieved their happy ending in "Walking the Flower Road."

And finally, the forgetting in "You Who Wear Stars and Moon".

Li Haoyu also added many touching little details for them.

These are often scenarios that viewers might encounter in their daily lives. For example, "I closed all my doors for him," or "Close my passenger door first!"

These witty anecdotes that bring a smile to people's faces make all the pink bubbles between the two of them seem natural, and turn the stage into a love story that belongs exclusively to them.

In fact, Li Haoyu also knew the source of the magic of this couple.

The audience watched as the two got to know each other on stage, creating, performing, and showcasing their relationship, and together they went through all the joys and sorrows in their relationship.

This also allowed many viewers to see a reflection of their own past to some extent.

Why do so many viewers want Wang Hao and Shi Ce to be together?

It's nothing more than projecting one's own ideal of love onto them, hoping that this couple will last longer and longer... reaching the place they once wanted to reach but ultimately stopped at.

Go into those imperfections and blank spaces.

Most importantly, with Li Haoyu's intentional or unintentional matchmaking, he had already seen the two of them unconsciously putting their hands together after rehearsals.

Li Haoyu estimates that it won't be long before the two officially become a couple. Once they announce it on the show, the production team will get a free trending topic.

It's a pity that the two probably didn't date for very long, otherwise Li Haoyu might have even dared to hold a real wedding on the show, which would have been perfect!

At this point, Li Haoyu had to complain about Wang Hao. This young man was still a blockhead. If he had been more proactive, he wouldn't have dragged it out for so long.

Even an outsider like Li Haoyu could tell that Shi Ce's gaze towards him was strange; it was so gentle it was almost melting his heart. If the young man could hurry up and put in the effort, he might even have a child next year.

Thinking of this, Li Haoyu couldn't help but think of Lin Miaomiao.

He felt that perhaps he was close too; Li Haoyu sensed that Lin Miaomiao was already unable to withstand his advances. Li Haoyu couldn't help but reveal a meaningful, wicked smile.

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Li Haoyu was still there, dreaming about his bright future with Lin Miaomiao. The latest episode of "The Annual Comedy Competition" also garnered several trending topics after its broadcast.

The facts were pretty much as Li Haoyu had predicted.

This episode's Haoshi duo has reached an unprecedented peak in popularity. After all, even seasoned fans like Li Haoyu are thoroughly enjoying it and couldn't resist personally joining in to boost its popularity.

The average viewer of this era is even less likely to be affected; they haven't experienced the devastation of industrial saccharin yet, and everyone gets quite addicted to it.

Individually, both "Lover Missed" and "Romantic Leak" are excellent works. However, for fans of the Hao Shi Cheng couple, "Thinking of You Under the Stars and Moon" is undoubtedly the best.

The story of "Thinking of You Under the Stars and Moon" is actually not complicated. It tells the story of a husband, played by Wang Hao, who suffers from amnesia, and his wife, Shi Ce, who does not choose to give up on him.

Instead, through her lifelike performances, she repeatedly reminded her husband, Wang Hao, in virtual and fabricated scenarios that he was a married man, and that his wife was Shi Ce, who was standing right in front of him.

In fact, most viewers can quickly guess the plot's direction. But Li Haoyu is confident that even if the audience guesses the general plot, they will still be deeply moved by the two actors' performances.

Sure enough, after this episode aired,

The audience discussion surged once again.

The scenarios depicted in these works seem to resonate with every couple who has entered into marriage. Love is a lifelong pursuit and aspiration for everyone.

Whether you're pursuing someone, enjoying the company of a loved one, or missing your partner, you'll inevitably think of this series of works by Wang Haoshi.

This can be seen from the comments of many viewers.

"I saw their growth from 'Thinking of You Under the Stars and Moon'. I heard that they had just formed a duo, and it's true that they were able to pull it off. Actually, their performances were okay at the beginning, but there was still a very obvious sense of distance and unfamiliarity."

"But the next two players played absolutely phenomenal!"

"Shi Ce is sometimes a dashing and heroic policewoman, sometimes a shy and demure Chang'e, sometimes a soft-spoken Taiwanese girl 'Shan Cai,' and sometimes an independent woman from the future who is indifferent to Wang Hao."

"She uses natural acting skills to make every type of woman seem real and believable."

"And when faced with Wang Hao's embrace and his sudden amnesia again, her composure and disappointment were quite unpleasant to watch."

"Because her acting was so realistic, and because the foreshadowing was so solid, the emotional ups and downs of Shi Ce being forgotten and remembered by his lover were very easy for us viewers to empathize with."

"But now, all I want to say is that the Haoshi couple is forever a legend! In the genre of romance, they really know how to touch the hearts of the audience."

"There are also some people who really like this couple. They're sweet but not cloying, very relatable, and they see a lot of ourselves in them, as well as our longing for ordinary love..."

Some art enthusiasts commented directly, "A lifetime is short, fleeting like a white horse galloping past a crack in the wall; but this feeling is long, like towering mountains and mighty rivers, stretching endlessly."

Most viewers focused on their evaluation of the work itself.

"When I saw Wang Hao push open the door and see the wedding photos, the sound of 'Lover Missed' rang out, and I got goosebumps instantly. An indescribable feeling of emotion and amazement washed over me."

"Wang Hao interrupted her, calling her 'wife.' Shi Ce's eyes glistened with tears, and so did mine. I saw Wang Hao lose his memory again, Shi Ce leave, and then return."

The two embraced tightly once more, and the curtain fell.

"Now I understand why this work is called 'Thinking of You Under the Stars and Moon'. We have met hundreds of times, loved hundreds of times, and missed each other hundreds of times, but I am always thinking of you under the stars and moon."

These pent-up emotions surged forth like a flood, instantly moving countless viewers to tears. The more stressful people's lives and work are usually, the more intense this feeling became.

After ten episodes of buildup, the long-dormant shippers finally came out and even started promoting the show.

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At this moment, Lin Miaomiao also secretly slipped into Li Haoyu's office.

Li Haoyu heard a noise.

He didn't even need to guess; he knew the person who came must be Lin Miaomiao.

After all, his status and position are different now. Ordinary staff members have to greet Li Haoyu respectfully when they see him. Even Su Qiang, Li Haoyu's top henchman, has to knock on the door before entering.

Su Qiang is now the second-in-command of variety show production, and he's started paying attention to workplace etiquette. It's not a matter of whether the change is good or bad; it's just that everyone is gradually maturing.

Apart from... Lin Miaomiao.

Lin Miaomiao directly covered Li Haoyu's eyes from behind.

She deliberately lowered her voice and said, "Guess who I am?"

Li Haoyu said directly, "Then I'm going to get my hands on them. I need to feel them carefully to recognize them."

Upon hearing this, Lin Miaomiao immediately cowered. She knew Li Haoyu was truly capable of such a thing; after all, he had nearly made her lose control last night.

If this happened again today, I'd be so incredibly embarrassed!

Lin Miaomiao hurriedly hid behind the large desk to avoid Li Haoyu's lewd hands. With the desk providing cover, she felt much more confident.

At this moment, Lin Miaomiao said with a smug look, "How about that? My taste is pretty good, right? Haoshi Chengshuang is trending at number one today. I was the first to discover their shining qualities."

Li Haoyu nodded and said, "It's really thanks to you for giving me the inspiration. After all, a good variety show should make the audience confuse the difference between variety shows and reality."

"To make the audience even more excited, I put a lot of effort into the post-production team."

"Not only were many small, CP-like gestures and micro-expressions designed for the two of them, but the behind-the-scenes footage and editing were also custom-made for them."

Lin Miaomiao saw that Li Haoyu was seriously explaining things to her again.

She couldn't help but complain, "Don't you have a heart? Can't you feel how sincere their feelings are? And now you're saying these things."

Li Haoyu didn't respond and continued, "It's enough that ordinary viewers can enjoy their performances and experience the warmth and sweetness in the work. What the audience sees now is what I want them to see."

Lin Miaomiao couldn't help but complain, "Straight men are terrifying!"

"Don't you have a heart?"

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