Who taught you to be a celebrity like this?

"We understand your concerns; you just don't want your fans to go through so much trouble, and you're worried about disrupting public order..."

Sun Hui reacted quickly, making amends for Li Ye, and then earnestly said, "But you have to think about it, those who came specifically for you are true fans. How heartbroken they will be with your attitude."

Even if you really think that way, you shouldn't say it like that; there are definitely better ways to say it.

For example, when you were outside, you should have told the fans in a joking way, and after signing autographs and taking photos, you should have said that this was a one-time exception.

In this way, even if this situation occurs again in the future, Li Ye will not interact with fans and there will not be much gossip.

Moreover, it's clear to everyone that Li Ye isn't averse to appearing on variety shows.

You're not some artist who buries themselves in creative work, yet you chose to appear on variety shows; this behavior seems contradictory.

As fellow artists, people can understand Li Ye's thoughts, but fans and casual observers won't understand, and have no reason to understand.

"I didn't think that much about it."

Li Ye did not change his mind, only saying, "I would not do that if I happened to meet fans in private."

"Who cares about you in private!"

Sun Hui was almost amused by his own anger, and said bluntly, "Others outwardly pamper their fans, but in private they ignore them and accuse them of being obsessive fans when they're in a bad mood. And you're doing the opposite?"

Why become a celebrity?

It's all about fame and fortune.

Having fans is a manifestation of fame.

When recording a program with other celebrities, many fans come to support them, which is a more direct manifestation of their support.

"Okay, I understand, Brother Hui," Li Ye nodded.

Upon hearing this answer, knowing Li Ye as he did, Sun Hui knew that he hadn't listened at all and was simply too lazy to argue.

"You stubborn fool."

Sun Hui was no longer angry, but genuinely amused: "Next time I see your agent or someone from your company, I'm really going to ask them who taught you to be a celebrity like this!"

Gu Xiaoyu pursed her lips and remained silent, thinking to herself, "Li Ye is truly a very different person."

Fang Xueying and Wang Haoyang stared intently at Li Ye, their eyes glazed over.

No, Wang Haoyang?

Zhang Hai looked at Wang Haoyang strangely for a while, feeling that Wang Haoyang's changes were even greater than he had shown.

Afterwards, Sun Hui went to find Liu Zhiyuan.

Regardless of whether Li Ye cared or not, as the senior member of the show, he couldn't let such remarks that could affect Li Ye's future be released.

......

On the same day, news of Li Ye putting on airs circulated online, and some people who didn't get an autograph or a photo posted complaints online.

However, Li Ye was riding high, so these remarks did not spread or have any impact.

As the show aired, "My Mr. Mermaid" became popular, even more so on Douyin (TikTok).

This song is lighthearted, cheerful, and easy to sing, making it very likely to become popular.

These days, almost all videos about the beach use this song as background music.

Although it didn't become as popular as "The Ordinary Road," the situation was still somewhat similar.

Some middle-aged people also like to use this song as background music or to cover it.

The most popular video right now uses "One Summer's Day" as background music, and the main characters are an elderly man and woman with gray hair.

They simply strolled leisurely along the beach, occasionally a smile appearing on their faces, without any editing techniques such as timing or rhythm.

But after watching the video, many people left comments saying they could appreciate the beauty of "My Mr. Mermaid" even more.

Of course, just like "The Ordinary Road" before it, "My Mr. Mermaid" will inevitably face criticism.

Simple arrangement, straightforward lyrics, catchy tunes, and outdated melodies will always attract some people who don't like it.

Some even say that "My Mr. Mermaid" is Li Ye's true work, which only increases the suspicion that "The Ordinary Road" was ghostwritten.

Li Ye was riding high, and these comments, like waves on the ocean, were ever-present yet quickly vanished.

......

That day, Xia Ri and her group saw off another group of guests.

This was the third group of guests to arrive during the latter half of the program.

I don't know if the production team made this arrangement because they were afraid the show would get boring later on, or if the show was so popular that it couldn't compete with the enthusiasm of other artists.

"Tomorrow is the last day."

Back in the courtyard, Gu Xiaoyu felt lost and dejected.

This was her first time recording a variety show as a regular guest, and it was also her happiest recording experience.

She made new friends and learned to surf, although Li Ye commented that she was still a complete novice.

But... I'm really happy.

"I thought 21 days would be hard to get through, but I didn't expect the time to pass so quickly." Gu Xiaoyu rested her chin on her hands, gazing at the colorful clouds on the horizon.

Fang Xueying nodded silently, her expression somewhat downcast. After a long while, she said in a muffled voice, "I'm already experiencing withdrawal symptoms before I've even left."

She didn't understand why she had never felt this way before, even after filming for half a year straight on set.

Gu Xiaoyu was about to comfort Fang Xueying when she saw Li Ye engrossed in his phone and immediately said with displeasure, "Li Ye, you have no heart!"

"Huh?" Li Ye looked up blankly.

The recording was over, but his work was far from finished.

After having a farewell lunch tomorrow, he will rush back to Guangzhou, and the day after tomorrow he will go to Shenzhen to film the Explorer's GG.

During this period, he has been communicating with Zhang Xiaoqi online about the arrangement of "Blue Lotus". The arrangement has been completed and recording has been put into the schedule.

Also included was the arrangement and recording of "Once Upon a Time".

All things considered, he'll probably be busy for a while longer and won't be able to stay home properly, so Li Ye isn't in a good mood.

"The show ends tomorrow, aren't you even a little bit sad?" Gu Xiaoyu pouted, also with a hint of anticipation.

At the same time, two more pairs of ears perked up.

"Of course I'm sad."

In reality, Li Ye wasn't quite sad yet; he was still reluctant to part with her.

But his tactful response still made Gu Xiaoyu pout.

"I can't bear to part with this vast ocean, and I can't bear to part with everyone."

Li Ye flashed a bright smile, but it seemed like he was forcing it on so as not to upset everyone.

He felt that if he could have this level of acting skills when filming, he might have a chance to compete for the Best Actor award.

Although it wasn't the perfect answer she had hoped for, Gu Xiaoyu felt that she had gotten the answer she wanted from Li Ye's smile.

Sun Hui returned from the corner after finishing his cigarette, sat down quietly, and looked completely at ease.

He did like the people and things here, but he had passed the stage of being sentimental and missed his wife and children at home.

"And you, Wang Haoyang?" Gu Xiaoyu asked after a moment's hesitation.

Since that fall into the water, Wang Haoyang's tendency to show off hasn't improved much, but he's become much quieter and less annoying.

But this was also annoying, making Gu Xiaoyu too embarrassed to pick a fight with him!

"I'm reluctant to leave; this experience is etched in my memory."

Seeing the worried looks in everyone's eyes, Wang Haoyang quickly smiled and said, "It's not that falling into the water has left me with a phobia, but rather that it made me realize how naive I used to be, and I've learned how to become a better version of myself."

As he spoke, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards Li Ye.

Everyone followed suit and looked over.

Even Sun Hui felt that he had learned a lot from Li Ye.

Li Ye immediately revealed a smug expression.

This mood-ruining behavior made everyone burst into laughter.

Sun Hui laughed and cursed, "You stubborn fool."