Stop pretending, the fake heiress is actually a master of metaphysics.

Shen Nian: ...

That week, Xu really did take the blame for a huge problem in advance.

This is one of the rare shows in Zhou Xu's career where she didn't have to rely on pairing up with a celebrity to generate buzz.

She had just closed the Weibo page when the Shen family started calling one after another.

The problems are all:

Nian Nian, are you going to be on a variety show?

Niannian, do you want to enter the entertainment industry?

Do I really have to appear on this variety show?

Especially her second uncle's family, who openly and subtly indicated that her going on variety shows would be beneath the dignity of the Shen family.

Shen Nian remained silent.

She's been livestreaming for so long and is quite well-known among internet celebrities, isn't it a bit too late to bring this up now?

"Second Uncle, I'm an adult now. I think I can decide for myself what to do without needing anyone's permission."

The person on the other end hesitated for a moment before replying, "I'm just worried you'll be deceived. Your parents aren't around right now, so as your family, shouldn't I offer some advice on how you should behave?"

Before Shen Nian could speak, she heard Shen Zhaoxin's voice on the phone: "Second brother, aren't you being far too nosy and meddling in other people's business? Even if you weren't Nian Nian's parents, my eldest brother and sister-in-law would still have to respect Nian Nian's wishes here."

Then Shen Yingjia's voice chimed in: "Sis, I'll definitely be watching your variety show as soon as it airs. By the way, should we send some money to your production team? I've seen a lot of shows that are short on funds and seem to mistreat their guests."

Shen Nian: "...No need then, you should keep your allowance for yourself."

"If anyone bullies you on the show, you have to tell us."

Seeing that the third and fourth wives were not on his side at all, the second uncle was so angry that his face turned ashen, and he simply hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, the second uncle said with exasperation, "Why doesn't Shen Nian listen to any advice? Does the Shen family need her to show her face in public?"

"It wouldn't be good if I said the wrong thing and ruined the Shen family's reputation."

"Yingwei is still the most obedient and sensible one."

Shen Zhaoxin scoffed, "Are you sure? Shen Yingwei is probably still locked up in some prison. If you really think she's sensible and obedient, then I wish your son will end up like Shen Yingwei."

Uncle Shen glared angrily at Shen Zhaoxin, then smashed his cup and stormed off.

-

Shen Nian didn't take the Shen family's words to heart and arrived at the recording site as usual on the day of the show's recording.

The first episode's title is borrowed from a classic musical, "The Phantom of the Opera".

The filming location was a theater that had been destroyed by fire.

It is said that a mysterious fire that year burned more than a dozen actors to death inside the theater.

According to nearby residents, over the past decade, eerie instrumental music and lingering singing have occasionally drifted from the theater late at night.

That sounds pretty intimidating.

The six guests on the show will need to stay in this theater for two nights to investigate whether the legendary "Phantom" really exists there.

It sounds exciting, but it's actually not safe at all.

When Shen Nian arrived at the theater, several good-looking men and women were already standing at the entrance.

Shen Nian glanced at them and matched their faces with the photos on the webpage.

The girl with a pure and innocent look and wearing a white dress should be Zhang Xiaoling, and the pretty boy in white shirt and black pants should be Xie Shi'an.

There was also the familiar Butterfly—she was dressed casually today, idly playing with the grass by the door, when she saw Shen Nian and her eyes lit up as she waved to her.

As for the other man, who is rather ordinary-looking and a bit older, he should be another metaphysical streamer, Meng Yang.

Now all that's missing is Moussian.

The camera panned across the five guests one by one.

The live stream chat exploded with comments.

【Ahhhhhh, my darling An'an!!】

[Baby, please take good care of yourself on the show. Leave the online battles to the older sisters!]

[Did the baby wake up too early? Why is their face so pale?]

Everyone's here; I won't say who's the arrogant, latecomer.

Clearly, Xie Shi'an, an active idol, has a fan base that is mainly composed of "mom fans" and "older sister fans".

Mu Sinian's fans were not to be outdone.

[The director hasn't given us the time yet, why are you rushing us? They arrived early, after all.]

[This relatively unknown actor only gets a few shows a year, so it's rare for him to be on a show with our big brother. He's so excited, it's understandable that he arrived early.]

[This is hilarious! You think it's okay for your family to act like big shots and have no manners?]

Stop arguing, you're blocking my view of Xiaoxiao's beauty.

[What's so admirable about that plain-looking face?]

[You don't understand, fans will say their sister has a delicate, elegant look~]

Master Shen seems to have a good relationship with another non-celebrity guest. Did they know each other before?

I don't know, I didn't see this girl in Master Shen's live stream.

[To be honest, these two look quite good together. If they really want to create a romantic pairing, why not create a lesbian pairing?]

【Don't involve my brother, you can cook him however you like.】

[Why does Master Shen seem to look at Hu Die with such doting eyes? Enough said, I'm already shipping them.]

The chat was lively with comments, but the guests seemed rather awkward.

Hu Die only had eyes for Shen Nian, while Shen Nian had no eyes for anyone else. The other two minor stars were also newcomers and didn't know how to liven up the atmosphere. Meng Yang didn't say a word the whole time.

Finally, Mu Sinian's car appeared in the frame.

The car door opened, and a pair of long legs encased in suit trousers stepped out. The movement was casual, yet it instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Mu Sinian walked up to the five people with a smile on his lips: "Sorry to keep you all waiting, there was a little accident on the way."

【Aa ...

My brother's face is absolutely stunning!!

[My brother is so handsome!!!]

[My brother is so handsome, I'm going to get a nosebleed! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!]

To be honest, I've hardly ever seen him in his everyday clothes. He's always either filming or working on set; the photos that come out are all from the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

[My brother looks like a sunny and cheerful young man even in casual clothes. Who would guess he's almost thirty!]

Zhang Xiaoling waved to him first: "Hello, Teacher Mu."

Xie Shi'an followed closely behind and nervously greeted Mu Sinian.

Even Meng Yang, who had been indifferent and seemed to be living in his own world, came to his senses and excitedly said, "Um, Teacher Mu, my girlfriend really likes you. Can I ask you for an autograph later?"

Mu Sinian didn't put on any airs of a celebrity and nodded with a smile in agreement.

Apart from Shen Nian and Hu Die.

Mu Sinian's appearance was far from stunning to Shen Nian.

but……

She glanced intently at Mu Sinian's back, seemingly lost in thought.

Hu Die leaned closer to her: "Sister Shen Nian, you saw it too?"

[What's wrong with these two? My brother greeted them, and they just ignored him. What are they trying to do?]

Is she trying to stand out and attract her brother's attention?

Are you guys out of your minds?

[This is hilarious! They probably genuinely have no idea what happened to the last celebrity who was this arrogant.]

[Master Shen sees all beings as equal; your brother hasn't reached the point where he can attract his attention.]

Seemingly noticing Shen Nian's gaze, Mu Sinian asked, "May I ask what you two are looking at? Is there something behind me?"

Shen Nian withdrew her gaze and said calmly, "No."

Since Mu Sinian hadn't paid her for the divination, Shen Nian didn't care what was following behind him.

So as not to fall into the eyes of his fans and become someone trying to get the big star's attention.