CHAPTER 131: CHAPTER 122: VACATION VARIETY SHOW? THEN I NEED TO PREPARE

Just as he was immersed in his huge gains, a loud CLANG suddenly came from the recording studio.

Chu Tian was startled. He first lifted his head to look, but he saw nothing.

Especially Xu Qingqiu; there wasn’t even a shadow of her. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly put down his phone and rushed in.

Fortunately, the soundproof door of the recording studio wasn’t closed. Otherwise, he might not have been able to hear the noise inside.

When he arrived at the recording booth, he saw Xu Qingqiu sitting on the floor, rubbing her head, looking dazed.

"What happened to you?"

"I... I think I accidentally fell asleep..."

What does she mean, ’I think I accidentally fell asleep’? Doesn’t she know if she slept or not?

Chu Tian helped her up. Looking at the scene, he guessed what had happened. She must have been sitting on the small, round stool reading her training materials. Because she was so tired, she likely dozed off. The stool, having a sponge cushion and caster wheels, would have slid away the moment her center of gravity shifted even slightly.

And so, Xu Qingqiu, having just closed her eyes, had tumbled straight to the floor. It took her a good while to realize what had happened.

"Get up first and let’s see if you’re alright. Have you forgotten that your injury only healed a few days ago?"

"No, I wasn’t asleep. I was just sitting there, and I guess I just closed my eyes without realizing it."

"Yes, yes, you weren’t asleep; you were sleepwalking."

"You’re the one sleepwalking! I..."

Xu Qingqiu’s face turned red. She was completely at a loss for how to argue her case. But this was just too embarrassing, wasn’t it?

Chu Tian didn’t care what she was thinking. He checked her carefully. Finding no serious issues, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright, let’s stop here for today. There are some things you can’t quite recall yet, and practice isn’t something achieved overnight. It has to be a gradual process."

"You don’t have to keep studying nonstop. Studying too much not only makes it hard to retain information but can also lead to confusion. So, let’s take a break for a week. You can do something else, then come back to review and consolidate what you’ve learned. Only continue when you feel you’re ready."

Actually, Chu Tian had wanted to suggest this for some time. The main issue was her strong will; she’d flatly refused before. Well, now that she’d taken a tumble, perhaps she’d be more sensible.

"I..."

"No room for negotiation. Don’t say another word. It’s settled."

Xu Qingqiu looked at Chu Tian’s firm, unyielding expression. She pouted but still obediently agreed. However, seeing his stern, angry face, she felt a tiny thrill of excitement inside.

Is this what those domineering CEOs in novels are like? He really is quite handsome!

Chu Tian didn’t notice her darting eyes or the chaotic thoughts racing through her mind.

After helping Xu Qingqiu pack her bag, water bottle, and other things, he picked up her bag. Seeing her standing foolishly in place, completely still, he couldn’t help frowning and said,

"What are you still standing there for? Trying to be a statue? Let’s go!"

"Huh? What? Where are we going?"

"Where else? Going home to sleep!"

"Sleep?! The two of us?"

Chu Tian was dumbfounded. He stared at Xu Qingqiu, speechless. What on earth was she spouting? Such brazen words!

"Are you an idiot? Don’t you have a brain?"

"Oh, oh, sorry, I was just spacing out."

Xu Qingqiu finally realized what she had just said. She blushed from her neck to the roots of her hair. Lowering her head, she awkwardly grabbed her bag, so embarrassed she felt like she could have dug a hole in the floor with her toes and crawled into it, not daring to lift her head at all.

Speechless, Chu Tian planned to drive her home. However, for some reason, she adamantly refused. In the end, he had no choice but to ask Yiyi to take her.

For the next two or three days, Chu Tian finally had some peace. Apart from explaining a few things Xu Qingqiu didn’t understand, there wasn’t much else for him to do.

Xu Qingqiu also felt much more relaxed than before. She would arrive at the studio at eight in the morning and head home at six in the evening, which allowed her to get some proper rest.

On the fourth day, Li Chunhua handed Xu Qingqiu a document.

"What’s this?"

"A new program from Lemon TV."

"What program?"

Xu Qingqiu asked as she took the document.

"It’s said to be a travel, vacation, and networking program. They gather some popular celebrities to live together in one place for a period, make friends, and enjoy some vacation time."

"Huh? Do people actually watch shows like that? It sounds incredibly boring. What’s the appeal?"

After hearing this, Xu Qingqiu looked thoroughly disgusted and was clearly unwilling to participate.

Li Chunhua, however, just smiled knowingly and said,

"The appeal is actually quite interesting. It’s about watching celebrities embarrass themselves."

"Embarrass themselves?"

Xu Qingqiu frowned and glanced at Sister Hua, indicating she didn’t quite understand.

This doesn’t really suit my image, does it?

Poor girl. She didn’t have a shred of talent for variety shows and couldn’t muster an ounce of humor. Could she really make it as a comedian?

"It’s not what you think. Just keep reading and you’ll see."

Since Sister Hua had put it that way, Xu Qingqiu had no choice but to continue reading. As she did, she became increasingly speechless.

"This... we have to do chores? Cook our own meals? And even get into the water ourselves to catch fish?"

It wasn’t that she was averse to these things. The key was, she hadn’t done them in many years. Especially cooking—it had been nearly ten years since she’d last cooked. Would anything she made even be edible?

Li Chunhua observed Xu Qingqiu’s distressed expression, looking particularly delighted.

"Exactly! How about that? A bunch of celebrities living together. They not only have to handle conflicts but also deal with every aspect of life. Watching celebrities cook, catch fish, do chores, and earn money—that’s where the entertainment value comes in, isn’t it?"

Seeing Sister Hua get more and more excited, Xu Qingqiu’s own heart sank further.

"Sister Hua, are you serious? What would I possibly gain from doing this show?"