I'm a web novelist, and you want me to work in the entertainment industry?

"Aren't online novel authors quite common these days?"

As soon as Cheng Che finished speaking, the air inside the car seemed to freeze, as if a pause button had been pressed.

Tian Xiwei was clearly taken aback, blinked, and it took her a while to react.

"So you're an online novel author..." She visibly breathed a sigh of relief, while giving Cheng Che a look that was both amusing and exasperating.

What kind of person is this, deliberately using that tone and saying those things to mislead others!

"What else did you think it was?" Cheng Che blinked innocently.

"I thought..." Tian Xiwei pursed her lips guiltily, "Of course, he's also an online novel author!"

In the passenger seat, Xiao Tang clutched her chest and breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling as if she had just experienced a deadly rollercoaster ride in her career.

"Um..." she quickly composed herself, "Since Mr. Cheng Che is an online novelist, would you mind introducing your pen name and works?"

Although she had just been quite frightened, she knew that after what had just happened, the show's effect would definitely be explosive.

So now is the time to strike while the iron is hot and ask as many questions as possible about Cheng Che!

Upon hearing Xiaotang's question, Tian Xiwei also turned her curious gaze back to her, and the viewers in front of the screen also focused their attention, to the point that the number of bullet comments decreased briefly.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Cheng Che declared righteously, "Let's just leave it at that. I can't do things like occupying public resources."

"As you know, 'Wandering Diary' is a lighthearted and fun travel variety show where viewers come to enjoy the scenery of different places!"

"How can I possibly fail here for my novel? That's inappropriate!"

As you know, I, Cheng Che, have always been a person of high moral character, integrity, and selflessness. I would never do something like occupying public resources.

A flood of comments erupted:

【What?! I've already finished all the foreplay and you're pretending again?】

[Is it because it's poorly written and you're embarrassed to say it...?]

[Outrageous! Who do you think you are? You think you can just occupy public resources like that? Tell me!]

[...He's so good at keeping people in suspense; he speaks in a cryptic, almost toxic way.]

Cheng Che: Bro usually creates things that are addictive.

"It seems that Teacher Cheng Che is a very principled person," Xiao Tang exclaimed sincerely.

"Wandering Diary" is a very popular variety show. If it could be introduced here, I wonder how much exposure it would get.

But Cheng Che refused so decisively... He clearly has a selfless character!

"Then could you tell me what kind of novels you mainly focus on?" Xiao Tang didn't press further, but cleverly changed the subject.

"The main genre of novels I'm focusing on..." Cheng Che stroked his chin, thinking about the story of "Dragon Raja".

As you know, Dragon Raja is a youth campus romance novel, so to summarize it is...?

"I write sweet romance novels," he said with certainty and conviction.

"I see." Xiao Tang nodded, without any doubt.

Tian Xiwei, who was standing to the side, didn't say anything, but a very faint blush inexplicably rose on her cheeks, which quickly disappeared.

The number of comments on the screen immediately surged:

[O...Oda Aya? (In a daze)]

[Oda Fanfiction—referring to fanfiction featuring Oda as the female lead? Cheng Che is an Oda fan, mystery solved!]

[Ordinary people, stop looking for screen time here, can you please stay away from my Xiaotian?]

[By the way, why did Oda seem to blush a little just now? Was she thinking of "Oda Aya" too?]

[Oh, Xiaotian! You absolutely mustn't become curious about this cunning and treacherous amateur!]

[Writing sweet romance novels? Then it can't be the author who trended on social media before, right?]

"The reason he's focusing on this type of novel must be because Mr. Cheng Che is a very thoughtful person in real life! I look forward to Mr. Cheng Che's performance over the next seven days!"

Xiao Tang gave a brief summary, which marked the end of the guest Q&A session.

"We'll arrive at the villa in about twenty minutes. You two teachers can rest for a bit first."

……

……

Twenty minutes later, the No. 4 van stopped outside the spacious two-story villa.

Tian Xiwei and Cheng Che opened the car doors one on each side and got out of the car.

The sun outside was scorching hot, turning the stone walls white and the cobblestone path underfoot scorching.

The sea breeze occasionally swept through, and it was hot, carrying the salty, damp scent of the nearby sea.

"Wow, the air here is so fresh." Tian Xiwei tiptoed slightly and looked at the gray-blue sea in the distance.

"It's really good," Cheng Che agreed sincerely.

"The thought of being able to travel here on public funds, and the production team even giving me money, makes me feel even better."

Tian Xiwei laughed again at his honest words: "Now that you mention it, it seems to be true."

[Fun fact: Mihai is known as one of the most livable cities in China, and also one of the cities with the best air quality in the country]

Every time Cheng Che speaks, I feel like he's on a completely different level from the others on the show...

[Because everyone else is there to film a show, but he seems to genuinely be here on vacation (I'm sure)!]

[I'm so envious of this guy's mental state; it feels like being this relaxed reduces all your worries by half!]

However, please, non-celebrity guy, don't corrupt my little Tian, ​​okay?

"Teachers, please come into the courtyard first. The other teachers are already here," Xiao Tang reminded them from the side.

"it is good."

Cheng Che and Tian Xiwei took off their suitcases, walked through the lush green courtyard, and pushed open the heavy wooden door of the villa to enter the living room.

The villa's first-floor living room is like a picture frame that encircles the entire sea. Through the clear glass windows, you can see the white sand beach and the azure sea in the distance.

At this time, the four guests who arrived first had already taken their seats, with their luggage scattered around.

Cheng Che's gaze swept quickly across the group, from left to right: Xu Anan, Xia Ziyi, Shen Han, and Yan Lei.

Yes, they're all living celebrities.

Information about each of them then appeared in his mind: Xu Anan and Xia Ziyi were both actresses, popular young actresses.

The former is known as the "white moonlight" because of her pure and innocent temperament, while the latter is recognized as a "dumb beauty".

They were sitting side by side on a double sofa. Xia Ziyi pointed to a bottle of skincare products and said something to Xu Anan with a slightly naive but serious expression.

Xu Anan listened attentively, offering responses from time to time.

Shen Han is a professionally trained singer, but in recent years he has also been transitioning to acting, though his acting skills... well.

Next to Shen Han, in the very center of the living room, is Teacher Yan Lei. He needs no introduction; his reputation as the "Master of Green Beans" is known to everyone online.

At this moment, Yan Lei, holding a silver-gray thermos, spoke eloquently to Shen Han: "Recording variety shows is actually just like acting; you need to be photogenic, it's just a matter of finding the right balance..."

Shen Han wore a perfectly humble smile and nodded frequently, but his gaze kept drifting towards the entrance of the living room.

Upon hearing footsteps, they all looked up simultaneously.

Yan Lei, being the most senior member present, was naturally the first to speak: "Oh, so these are the last two kids from our show?"

"Hello, Teacher Yan! Hello everyone! I'm Tian Xiwei!" Tian Xiwei bowed slightly, smiled gently, and her voice was clear and melodious.

Xia Ziyi immediately waved to her, as did Xu Anan, and the others smiled and nodded at her as well.

"Hello everyone, I am Cheng Che."

Cheng Che tried to greet Tian Xiwei in the same way, but no one recognized him; they just nodded politely at him.

Cheng Che didn't care. He noticed Tian Xiwei walking towards the side of the living room, near the kitchen.

There were two rattan sofas side by side, separated by a narrow small coffee table, like a typical setup for playing chess or cards.

Tian Xiwei sat down in a chair relatively far inside, looked up, and winked at Cheng Che almost imperceptibly.

Cheng Che was taken aback at first, then quickly realized—was she reminding me?

The entertainment industry is a place that places great importance on "status". As the only non-celebrity, if he were to blindly try to get into the middle, he might attract a lot of unnecessary gossip.

This person seems to be easy to get along with... Cheng Che did not disappoint Tian Xiwei's kindness and sat down on another sofa chair, understanding her intention.

Thus, the seating arrangement in the living room at this moment, from left to right, is: Xu Anan, Xia Ziyi, Shen Han, Yan Lei, Tian Xiwei, and Cheng Che.

Why is Xiaotian sitting so close to the edge... There's actually room for one more person to sit next to Teacher Yan.

[It's just about finding a place to sit, no need to be so fussy. Sitting in a wicker chair is just fine, it's spacious!]

[Waaaaah, does nobody care about my Chebao? He's the only non-celebrity here, nobody knows him, only Xiaotian has spoken to him a couple of times.]

[Breaking news! The guy upstairs shouting "Che Bao" is a man!]

[Defying the will of Heaven.]

[Was it just my imagination? Shen Han seemed to give Cheng Che a meaningful look just now?]

[Shen Han is probably looking at Xiao Tian, ​​right? They seem to have worked together before!]