"Yaoyang…" Yu Linwan's voice was laced with a hint of tears as she spoke again.
"I thought the Yu family was in such disarray that my cousin-in-law would be too busy to spare any time. I didn't expect you to personally lead people to C City for a program recording," Gu Yaoyang's voice was cool and distant, with a touch of mockery. "It seems the Yu family's situation isn't as dire as rumored."
"Yaoyang, you know about the Yu family's affairs…" Yu Linwan's body trembled at Gu Yaoyang's words, a flicker of panic in her eyes. "Then…"
"Cousin-in-law, the recording is about to begin. I'll take my leave for now." Cutting off Yu Linwan, Gu Yaoyang turned and walked away.
Yu Linwan wanted to say more, but the opening music for the recording began, interrupting her.
Gu Yaoyang walked directly to Bai Yuqi and sat down. Bai Yuqi glanced in Yu Linwan's direction and asked, "What's up? She still has the nerve to bother you?"
Gu Yaoyang didn't reply, his gaze fixed on the stage set up for the recording.
Seeing that Gu Yaoyang didn't want to talk, Bai Yuqi didn't say anything more, only curled his lips.
It was because their Yaoyang had a good temper. If it were him, he would have chopped that pair of bastards into pieces.
They looked human but acted like beasts.
This episode was an entertainment-focused idol variety show. The host was experienced and managed the floor well.
Wen Shengsheng, as a surprise guest, was also well taken care of.
In front of everyone and the cameras, Wen Shengsheng didn't cause any trouble. As the only female guest on stage, she only needed to pout and act cute, occasionally acting coy with Ling FengHan, who vaguely brushed it off.
At this moment, Ling FengHan on stage showed no signs of the pain he experienced on the stairs. Instead, he was full of energy, cooperating with the host, and the segments proceeded smoothly.
During the middle segment, Sui Sui made her appearance on screen as a special guest.
When she first appeared, she looked a bit shy, covering her face with her hands and then shyly turning her head, making her pigtails swing.
It was evident that the modeling was done with great care, with detailed bone rigging and fluid, natural movements.
Xia Qingtian was behind the scenes doing the voiceover.
Although Sui Sui's appearance was rushed this time, the production progress was strictly controlled by Wen Ning, so there were no complaints about any aspect.
Her witty remarks kept everyone laughing.
Sui Sui's persona was that of a slightly tsundere cute girl. When shy, she would swing her pigtails, cover her face with her hands, wear a red puffy dress, and the butterfly hairband on her head would sway left and right with her head movements. Her long legs were clad in brown little leather boots, and she would stomp her feet when angry. The microphone on her waist was a mix of red, pink, and white, full of girlish charm.
Her playful expressions and small gestures were also very endearing.
Wen Shengsheng also smiled along, feeling a bit displeased that everyone's attention was focused on Sui Sui. She scanned the audience and noticed Yu Linwan, sitting below, looking rather unhappy.
Wen Shengsheng, assuming Yu Linwan was also unhappy about being overshadowed by someone from Gu's Entertainment, decided to stir up trouble.
"Sui Sui is really so cute. I'm just a little curious, how is Sui Sui's voice produced? Is it voiced by someone? Can the voice actor come out and chat?" Wen Shengsheng tilted her head, feigning ignorance.
Wen Shengsheng's words caused the expressions of those on stage to turn sour.
The most taboo thing for virtual idols was to be associated with real people, creating the impression of a real person behind the virtual idol.
Even the experienced host couldn't immediately respond, and Ling FengHan's expression turned slightly grim.
"Who are you calling a voice actor? You're the one lip-syncing! Sui Sui will release many songs in the future and become a big star! Don't talk nonsense!" Sui Sui on screen placed her hands on her hips and stomped her foot in anger. "You're even copying Sui Sui's pigtails. How old are you, auntie? This hairstyle doesn't suit auntie at all!"
Hearing this, the host quickly chimed in, "Oh my, Sui Sui is angry. Such a little girl. Alright, alright, all of Sui Sui's songs are sung by herself, not lip-synced."
Wen Shengsheng recognized the voice actor behind Sui Sui upon hearing her words and became furious.
A voice actor who couldn't even show her face dared to challenge her?
What was she?
"Shengsheng, Sui Sui is still a child." The host quickly signaled Wen Shengsheng, urging her to back down and not make the situation too awkward.
"I didn't say Sui Sui was lip-syncing. I was just curious. Don't these kinds of things have voice actors?" Wen Shengsheng continued to feign ignorance. "Besides, the makeup artist styled my pigtails for me and called me auntie… Isn't that a bit much?"
Wen Shengsheng's words completely froze the atmosphere on stage.
Even those offstage were stunned. Wasn't Wen Shengsheng being a bit too much by saying that?
"To my knowledge, Wanqing Entertainment is also about to launch the 'thing' that Miss Wen mentioned," Ling FengHan retorted. "I wonder who your Wanqing Entertainment has hired for voice acting? Perhaps you could introduce them so everyone can meet them?"
Upon hearing Ling FengHan's words, Wen Shengsheng's face stiffened, and she could no longer pretend to be ignorant.
How could she have known that her own company was also launching a virtual idol? This was like shooting herself in the foot.
"Oh~ No wonder auntie has been bullying Sui Sui. So that's why." Sui Sui twirled her waist and made a funny face. "Sui Sui is going to be a big star. Sui Sui won't stoop to auntie's level."
"I, I was just a little curious." Wen Shengsheng's expression was awkward. "I didn't know I couldn't ask?"
"Strange, is this show '100,000 Whys'? You don't know this or that. Can't you read more books?" Sui Sui said. "Auntie, you mustn't give up on learning. The more ignorant people are, the more they should study."
"Calling me auntie one after another, isn't that too much?" Wen Shengsheng latched onto Sui Sui calling her 'auntie' and argued, "Am I that old?"
"That's because Sui Sui is polite," Sui Sui replied.
"Oh right, Sui Sui is a polite big star." The host, seeing the director's darkening face, immediately tried to smooth things over. "Let's move on to the next segment. I believe everyone is eager to hear Ling FengHan sing."
With the host controlling the situation, Wen Shengsheng couldn't continue her harassment.
While Ling FengHan was singing, Wen Shengsheng deliberately positioned herself where the cameras could catch her, putting on a wronged expression. After Ling FengHan finished singing, she forced herself to rally and applauded with a stiff smile.
No further problems occurred during the rest of the recording. The host asked the usual questions, including some for Sui Sui.
"Does Sui Sui have someone they like?" the host asked with a gossipy air.