CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42: THE NUMBERS DON’T ADD UP

"Ahem, nothing of the sort, just been a bit busy these days." Qin Yun said, pretending to be calm and composed.

"I knew you still loved me the most! My agent has been killing me these past few days, signing me up for so many gigs." Yang Leqi couldn’t help but pout and complain as she clung to Qin Yun’s arm.

"Work brings exposure, so stop throwing tantrums and listen to your agent." Qin Yun consoled her, ruffling her hair.

"Okay." Yang Leqi pouted, nodding obediently.

Sister Wang, Yang Leqi’s agent, overheard their conversation and sighed in relief. Her little diva had tried to ditch her commitments several times but was finally convinced by the threat that she couldn’t join this reality show without attending those events.

Watching the interaction between the two, Sister Wang’s eyes flashed with complexity. If Qin Yun turns out to be a good influence and frequently interacts with her client, maybe she could provide some fitting resources as a favor.

After all, she knows how to keep this little diva in line.

Wang Sirui and Chen Yao also came over, chatting like old acquaintances. "Sister Yun, don’t bother with her; she’s just used to being dainty." Wang Sirui teased directly.

Chen Yao, for some reason, said, "Congratulations."

Qin Yun smiled with warmth in her eyes, "Thank you."

"Wang Sirui, for the sake of all these people, I won’t argue with you!" Yang Leqi puffed up, glaring at him.

"I’m just stating a fact." Wang Sirui shrugged innocently.

Then, looking baffled, he glanced between Qin Yun and Chen Yao, "What are you guys congratulating about?"

"Not telling you." Yang Leqi winked mysteriously, sticking her tongue out at him.

"Alright, alright." Qin Yun, nearly laughing and crying, pulled Yang Leqi away.

On the other side, watching their cheerful conversation, a person with a haggard face filled with hatred stared at Qin Yun.

Because Qin Yun hadn’t shown up that night, President Zhang was very displeased and targeted all her artist resources, leading to losing several ongoing negotiations, and even some confirmed deals were lost.

The higher-ups were not pleased with her.

This caused her recent predicament, suffering pressure from all sides; otherwise, she wouldn’t have needed to personally attend this lousy show.

Qin Yun felt a piercing stare and looked over to find her former agent standing on the fringes of the crowd, glaring at her as if wanting to devour her.

Looking at the other person’s recent miserable state, Qin Yun felt delighted and raised her eyebrows, flashing a dazzling smile.

Sister Li, seeing Qin Yun’s provocative smile, shook with rage, her fingertips curling tightly, almost rushing to her disregarding everyone.

Qin Yun quickly shifted her attention away as the show’s recording started.

"Welcome everyone to ’On the Road,’ you’ve all met the guests before, but for this episode, we’ve invited a mystery guest, our sixth participant. Please welcome our mystery guest, double award-winning Emperor Pei Yan, Emperor Pei, everyone give him a warm welcome." The director said and applauded.

The others looked around in shock.

Everyone thought it was a trick by the show, considering it’s Pei Yan! Where would the show find so much money to get Emperor Pei to attend!?

Initially, they all knew this show had low investment and probably wouldn’t become popular.

But no one expected the show to really invite Pei Yan!!

Pei Yan had always been active on the big screen and had never participated in a reality show before. This could be said to be Pei Yan’s debut in a reality show!

But logically, Pei Yan would choose a particularly popular or major production for his debut. No one expected him to choose an inconspicuous show.

Thus, everyone but Qin Yun assumed it to be a trick by the producers, thinking, "This can’t be true!"

Until Pei Yan’s car door opened and instantly grabbed everyone’s attention, and the crew immediately focused on him.

Entering with his own BGM, full of grandeur.

While everyone focused on Pei Yan, Qin Yun secretly pursed her lips, unhappy, and snorted softly.

If only Pei Yan had tweeted about it directly.

Now she had to interact with him!

Thinking about it, Qin Yun regretted her mishap in making that decision initially.

Pei Yan approached the group, having previously collaborated with Chen Yao, offering a handshake. After shaking hands, Chen Yao hugged him and lightly said, "Welcome."

"Thank you."

Wang Sirui stood beside him, eyes gleaming, nervously wiped his hand on his shirt before extending it, "Brother Pei, I love watching your movies. Can you sign an autograph for me later?"

Pei Yan paused and smiled, "Of course."

"Can I hug you?" Wang Sirui asked timidly.

Pei Yan didn’t answer, directly reaching out to hug him.

"Emperor, Emperor Pei." Qin Hao lost his aura in front of Pei Yan, stammering awkwardly.

Pei Yan offered his hand, "Hello, nice to meet you."

"Hello, hello." He immediately clasped Pei Yan’s hands with both of his, his face turning bright red.

He was recording the same reality show with such a big shot; who would dare call him a nobody now?

Pei Yan nodded. When it came to Yang Leqi, he only lightly touched her fingertips.

"Emperor Pei, welcome." Yang Leqi, unlike usual, shy as a mimosa, couldn’t speak clearly, let alone look up at him.

Until Pei Yan left, Yang Leqi was completely stunned, couldn’t think of anything else, only knew her idol touched her fingertips!!

In other words, she held hands with her idol!

Ahhhhh——

She’s not washing her hand for a month!!!

When it was Qin Yun’s turn, she deliberately squeezed hard, raising an eyebrow provocatively, "Emperor Pei, nice to see you again."

"Nice to meet you again." Pei Yan seemed unfazed, maintaining the same expression as before.

Seeing she couldn’t fluster him, Qin Yun uncomfortably rubbed her hand behind her back.

Everyone missed that when Pei Yan shook hands with Yang Leqi, he merely touched her fingertips, but with Qin Yun, it was a full handshake.

Pei Yan stood in the middle of the group, giving a brief self-introduction, "Hello everyone, I am Pei Yan."

Out of everyone’s sight, he subtly twisted his fingertips, a shadow passing through his eyes.

Once Pei Yan finished his introduction, the director announced, "This recording differs from previous ones; it will be a 24-hour live broadcast. Next, please place your luggage in front and leave five items."

Everyone acted pretty standard. When it came to Qin Yun, upon opening her suitcase filled with snacks, everyone was already used to it.

This time, fearing Qin Yun might again insist on eating them all, the director quickly said, "You can only choose one bag of snacks, the rest must be confiscated."

At this moment, Yuanyuan, standing among the crew, widened her eyes, realizing something was off!

The count was off!!