The host and the protagonist had a happy ending again [Quick Transmigration]

After the production team of "Spend a Day Together" announced the special guest for this episode, the comment section under the official Weibo account exploded.

[No, is Xu Ran's access to resources really that good?]

I heard his contract with the company is about to expire. Does that mean the Pei family hasn't given up on him yet?

[Who is promoting someone with such awkward acting skills?]

This slow-paced variety show has carved out a niche for itself among a host of exciting or hilarious shows, becoming a remedy for people's tiring lives. Its ratings are consistently high, with no excessive hype or malicious editing. Many celebrities are scrambling to get a chance to appear on screen.

Although Xu Ran has recently been trending on several hot searches and has a high level of popularity, she is still not high enough in terms of status.

Xu Ran retweeted the program team's Weibo post and scrolled through the comments section with great interest until he saw a comment that made his smile suddenly freeze.

Is Xu Ran the hidden crown prince of the Pei family?

The system laughed until it was breathless: "Hahahaha, host, you..."

Xu Ran felt a little wronged: "Why don't they suspect that I'm being kept by Pei Jinchen?"

This isn't surprising to netizens. Although Pei Jinchen and Xu Ran are only five years apart in age, Pei Jinchen has always been seen as a calm and decisive tycoon since he took over the Pei Corporation at the age of twenty, while Xu Ran...

It's difficult for netizens to connect them.

Even though she was feeling down, Xu Ran could only carry her bag and go to record the variety show.

While driving, Lin Zhiwen kept saying, "Don't be too strong when recording. Show respect to your seniors. Don't strive to be outstanding, but don't make mistakes."

Xu Ran responded while swiping her phone up and down.

The message page is still showing the "Goodnight" message he sent last night.

His indifferent sugar daddy didn't reply to his message, making him seem even more like an unloved canary.

Xu Ran edited and revised the message, then confidently sent it out.

[President Pei, did you help me with the variety show? Thank you, but I'm still a little scared. I don't think I'm suited for variety shows...]

The system asked curiously, "Will this even work?"

Xu Ran turned off her phone, a smile playing on her lips: "Wait."

About fifteen minutes later, Lin Zhiwen's car gradually slowed down, and Xu Ran's phone finally lit up.

Pei Jinchen: Don't worry. Just continue with your work as usual; the company will handle the rest.

Xu Ran's smile widened, and at the same time, Lin Zhiwen stopped the car: "We've arrived."

The filming of "Spend a Day Together" took place in a simple house in the suburbs. There was no script or staff members watching closely. Guests only needed to spend the day in the most authentic and relaxed state.

The cameras faithfully record everything that happens in a day, and then the production team edits out the most exciting parts, which can be broadcast on the third day after recording.

The show has three regular guests: the gentle veteran actor Teacher Yu, the lively and adorable "national little sister" Yuan Chuxue, and the singer-songwriter Ruan Yan.

Xu Ran had just put down his things when Yuan Chuxue asked with a smile, "Brother Xu Ran, can you cook?"

  

This is a standard segment of the variety show, Xu Ran nodded knowingly.

In his spare time, Teacher Yu loves to experiment with cooking. Whenever guests come over, he helps out in the kitchen. After all, most celebrities have busy schedules and not many are skilled in cooking. Some guests can make one or two dishes, while others can't make any at all, relying entirely on Teacher Yu's guidance.

Xu Ran's cooking skills were better than they expected. Teacher Yu was unable to help for a while and just watched with a smile while holding a thermos.

The young man with black hair was dressed in a clean and refreshing white T-shirt. He skillfully flipped the wok, and the aroma of the food wafted through the air.

Yuan Chuxue clicked her tongue in amazement: "I didn't expect that you, Ran-ge, are only two years older than me, how come you can cook so well?"

Before long, a table of delicious-looking dishes was presented to the three of them. Xu Ran's culinary skills quickly won them over. After the meal, they moved chairs to the courtyard to drink tea and chat.

The air was filled with the faint fragrance of osmanthus and the damp scent of earth. Xu Ran sat under a sycamore tree, a gentle breeze blowing, the leaves swaying and lightly brushing against his hair.

As Teacher Yu gets older, he looks at Xu Ran like he's a quiet and well-behaved junior. He says in a kind tone, "It's rare to find someone who isn't impatient. Get in touch with me when you get back. You can ask me questions if you have any problems with acting."

Xu Ran smiled and replied, "Thank you, Teacher Yu."

"I've seen the controversy online. You're young, so you need to be humble, but don't lose confidence. Take it slow. When I was your age, I hadn't even debuted yet."

Teacher Yu is extremely patient with twenty-year-olds.

The show's entertainment value was usually created by Yuan Chuxue. She leaned closer, her bright face full of smiles: "Brother Xu Ran, can you ask your ideal type on behalf of your fans?"

Xu Ran paused for a moment, then chuckled, "There's something I need to say. I'm not single right now."

"Oh!" Yuan Chuxue covered her mouth in surprise. Who would suddenly reveal their relationship like that?

"Brother Xu Ran, you're not kidding, are you?"

Xu Ran shook her head and said seriously, "I'm not joking."

He lowered his eyes, looking somewhat embarrassed: "I'm not single, and I want everyone to know that. I don't want to deceive anyone."

Ruan Yan, who had been quiet all along, couldn't help but ask, "You're only twenty, and you're already dating?"

Xu Ran blinked, thinking to herself that she wasn't even in a relationship yet, and didn't even have the title of a little lover.

*

Pei Jinchen reassured Xu Ran because he believed Xu Ran would perform well, but he would help him if any problems arose.

He didn't want Xu Ran to get scolded.

On the night "Spend a Day Together" aired, which happened to be a Friday, countless working people clicked on the new episode of the variety show.

Perhaps because the weekend was approaching, the audience was in a good mood, and when Xu Ran appeared, the comments section was filled with a sense of peace and tranquility.

When it came to the cooking segment, the number of comments on the screen suddenly increased.

Suddenly, the takeout I'm eating doesn't taste so good anymore.

[Ahhhh, he can actually cook!!!]

[Wow, Xu Ran actually looks kind of well-behaved, her dark skin... turning from dark to ash brown.]

Pei Jinchen's fingertips glowed crimson as he calmly stared at the computer screen.

As soon as Yuan Chuxue asked the question, countless viewers outside the screen, including Pei Jinchen, subconsciously pricked up their ears.

I'm not single now.

Pei Jinchen paused, the cigarette was half-burned, the scalding heat burning his fingertips, but he seemed not to feel it, staring stiffly at the screen.

The comments section was flooded with messages.

[What? What did he say??]

[Self-destruction?!]

[The building collapsed?]

[You're the one whose career has collapsed. Xu Ran is an actress, even if her acting isn't great.]

Son, don't be impulsive, Mom won't allow it!

But he's only twenty years old!!

Indeed, he's only twenty years old...

The young man on the screen had curved eyebrows and was still young, but his tone was firm and convincing.

He looked directly into Ruan Yan's eyes and said earnestly, "I feel lucky enough that he appeared in front of me. If I were to worry about timing, I would only regret it if I missed the opportunity."

The cigarette ash was scalding hot, burning Pei Jinchen's fingers, but it was indeed burning his heart.

The barrage of comments cooled down for a moment, then slowly drifted by.

But he seemed so sincere.

Pei Jinchen slowly closed his eyes, his fingers dulled by the pain.

That was too impulsive of Xu Ran to say it so bluntly. He had already informed the public relations department, and they must be in a terrible state of panic right now.

He dialed the number: "Is the audition for Director Li's drama tomorrow afternoon?"

Xu Ran's comment section and fan group were in an uproar. Pei Jinchen went to take a look and saw that there were many shocked comments, but it did not cause an uncontrollable situation.

Xu Ran debuted early, but his performance in recent years has not been good. Most of his fans are long-time fans who have been loyal since the beginning, mostly older female fans and mothers. They see Xu Ran as a child who has never grown up.

Suddenly, the child announced that he was in love.

They find it hard to accept, but they wouldn't stop supporting them or turning against them.

After watching an episode of a variety show, Pei Jinchen finally had the mind to treat his wound.

He casually pulled two band-aids from the drawer to cover up the burn mark. This wasn't the proper way to treat a burn, but he didn't care much.

It was very late, and he was the only one left in the building once again.

"Chenchen, why don't you come home for dinner tomorrow?"

As night deepened, Pei Jinchen looked down from his top-floor office at the towering buildings and dazzling lights, but he couldn't see the bottom.

His mother's voice was gentle and soothing on the other end of the phone, but Pei Jinchen's eyes revealed an undeniable weariness.

"I have something to do tomorrow." He said calmly, revealing no emotion.

The mother gently chided, "I asked your father, and lately there hasn't been much work at the company, so why haven't you had time to eat with your parents?"

Pei Jinchen's lips curled into a mocking smile. The building was silent, and he could no longer suppress the malice in his heart.

"You're celebrating his birthday, what do you need me for?"

Pei Jinchen's tone was light and cold, with an upward inflection at the end, which was somewhat eerie.

"But he's already dead."

A loud crashing sound came from the phone.

Pei Jinchen calmly shifted his gaze; he shouldn't have looked down, it made him want to jump.

I wonder if the pedestrians below will scream.

His blood will stain the steps in front of the company, and the company will be thrown into complete chaos.

But let's skip it for today; he has things to do tomorrow.

"Pei Jinchen!" The woman on the phone, no longer gentle as before, said sternly, "That's your own brother."

Pei Jinchen chuckled and added, "My own younger brother whom I've never met."

He naturally lowered his hand, no longer able to hear the desperate shouting on the phone. Only after returning to his lounge did he pick up his phone again.

His voice was clear and pleasant, but now it softened, becoming unbelievably gentle.

"Mom, get some rest. I told you, I have something to do tomorrow."

The wound between his fingers burned painfully, so he pressed it hard, which seemed to make him feel a little better.

The bathroom in the lounge was cramped, and the hot water stung my skin as it poured over me, creating a hallucinatory sensation.

He has a deep wound in his heart that has not yet healed.

*

It was only June, but the summer heat had already begun to spread. Xu Ran sat in the back seat looking at the script for today's audition.

—Actually, there's nothing to see. What he wants to try is the scene where the Demon Lord falls into demonhood. He's already seen that scene before.

And it was unforgettable.

The manager, who was driving, didn't want to pay attention to his artist. Heaven knows how much he wanted to take him down with him when he saw Xu Ran spouting nonsense on the variety show last night.

Director Li's drama is shrouded in mystery; he didn't even tell them the title. Xu Ran only had a brief introduction of the villain and the scene he was to audition for.

Even though she knew nothing, Director Li had a great reputation in the industry. There were many people at the audition, most of whom were well-known and talented actors. Xu Ran seemed a bit out of place when she went in.

Director Li was auditioning in the room, while Xu Ran took a number and waited quietly outside. Lin Zhiwen, on the other hand, became nervous and restless. Anyone who didn't know better would think that he was the one who was auditioning.

When Xu Ran's number was called, Lin Zhiwen patted him on the back to encourage him: "Give it your best."

Xu Ran nodded with a smile, then heard him say, "It's okay if we don't act well, we can still try out for that campus drama..."

Xu Ran stopped smiling and said helplessly, "Brother Lin, I want to act in this."

Lin Zhiwen clearly didn't listen and urged him to go inside, then started looking at the audition schedule for the campus drama.

Upon entering the room, Xu Ran was taken aback. Sitting next to Director Li was a familiar face.

Xu Ran lowered her eyes, concealing the smile in them. Indeed, Pei Jinchen was an investor, so it wasn't that he couldn't come over.

Pei Jinchen gently rubbed the bandage between his fingertips, feeling its rough texture.

Director Li's hair had turned mostly white, and his expression was serious. He looked Xu Ran up and down a few times, and found her looks and figure to be acceptable.

As for the others… he whispered to Pei Jinchen, “This is the one from your company. We agreed, I won’t hire him if his acting isn’t up to par.”

Director Li is stubborn and has extremely high standards for his own work.

Pei Jinchen replied calmly, "Of course."

Xu Ran nodded politely: "Hello, Director, hello, President Pei. I'd like to audition for the role of Chao Xi."

Chao Xi is the villain in this drama, the Demon Lord whom the female lead kills near the end.

The audition space was empty, making it difficult to get into character immediately. However, Xu Ran only closed her eyes for three seconds to prepare, and when she opened them again, the emotions in her eyes had changed.

He knew what it would take for someone to become a demon.

"don't want……"

He pressed his hand tightly to his chest, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, and murmured.

Seemingly having seen something extremely terrifying, he hurriedly retreated, his steps unsteady, and after only two steps, he collapsed to the ground.

He raised his hand to block it, biting his lower lip until it bled from the intense pain.

"No..." The voice was low and hoarse, filled with panic and helplessness.

The light in those dark eyes gradually faded, turning lifeless and dim.

Director Li had completely abandoned his earlier disdain, and even a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

"it is good."

Many people auditioned for this role, but they all focused on portraying pain. Beyond pain, there is also panic and despair. Director Li has waited until now and finally sees someone who can express this layer.

Director Li's face already showed a smile: "Very good."

He picked up another notebook. "Try this one."

Pei Jinchen, who had just been drawn into the scene by Xu Ran, was still slightly taken aback. Hearing this, he frowned slightly and said, "Director Li, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Xu Ran's acting skills were better than he had imagined.

They might give you a notebook on short notice, but you won't have time to think it through or figure it out.

Xu Ran took the notebook, paused when he saw the contents, and said softly, "Okay."

Pei Jinchen looked at him with some disapproval. Xu Ran had performed very well, and he was already confident that Director Li would choose him. He shouldn't make things more difficult for himself.

His dark eyes were warm and bright as he said, "President Pei, could you perhaps rehearse this scene with me?"