Sun Mo, feeling a bit embarrassed by the question, said, "I just thought we could first use my area of expertise to attract some attention, and then for the later PK..."
"Sun Mo, do you think I'm an idiot? All your fans know you're here to transform your image. Do you think you need to rely on this to attract attention?" Pei Mingxuan scolded harshly. "Everyone is waiting for this show to see your transformation, not for you to rest on your laurels!"
Sun Mo's face immediately turned from red to pale. "But on this kind of stage, it's very disadvantageous not to perform emotional scenes. Our script also fits the theme. Just this once..."
Originally, Pei Mingxuan wasn't entirely sure about the situation between Sun Mo and Xu Meng, but now she was 100% certain.
This was clearly something Sun Mo had concocted out of his personal feelings for Xu Meng.
"Every opportunity is so precious right now. Are you willing to sacrifice your future and your fans' expectations for your childishness?" Pei Mingxuan angrily rebuked. "Change it back!"
Sun Mo didn't want to be scolded like a child in front of Xu Meng.
"Enough. It's my stage, I decide. You don't need to say anything more. I won't change it."
It's worth noting that for Sun Mo's transformation, countless fans had been providing both spiritual and material support day and night. They were afraid that the person they supported would be mocked for having no real ability and only being able to play emotionless immortal lords. They believed in Sun Mo's abilities, thinking it was just the market that didn't allow him to show his full potential.
So Sun Mo's fans were very supportive and expectant of his transformation. They had even been laying the groundwork for him online early on. What if his performance wasn't what people were used to and he got criticized? What if the transformation failed? Everyone was racking their brains for Sun Mo, carefully protecting their shared dream.
But in the blink of an eye, what appeared on the livestream was once again an emotionless immortal lord. How were the fans supposed to feel about this?
Pei Mingxuan was almost speechless with anger. She had clearly arranged a smooth path for Sun Mo, but he insisted on diving into a ditch. Pei Mingxuan felt as if she was seeing Sun Mo for the first time.
In the past, he would fight for every role even with a high fever, seriously treat every script, saying that his work belonged to both him and his fans.
But now...
[Sun Mo is now completely a ticking time bomb, and a lovesick one at that. It must be tough for Sister Pei.]
Perhaps overwhelmed by the series of events, even the most capable manager couldn't handle it. In the end, Pei Mingxuan left with a gloomy face.
The Gossip Group immediately retreated. They didn't see what happened next.
However, with Ji Fei there, Qin Zhao and Qin Rong still knew the situation.
[Sun Mo left too? Well, he probably couldn't face Cuckold Brother Yang Hong. After all, even if it was a new script with emotional scenes, there's no reason to hug and kiss like that. Xu Meng was left alone to explain.]
[Xu Meng must be feeling guilty too. After all, in such a public place, if she wanted to avoid that kind of situation, it would have been easy. Saying she was caught up in the role simply doesn't hold water. On the surface, she acts like she's always being forced, as if she's never in control, but in reality, she's indulging in this push and pull.]
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong both felt that Yang Hong's earlier talk about getting caught up in the role was just giving them a way out, not wanting to make a scene on the spot and affect their cooperation.
But when alone with Xu Meng, he was probably going to confront her.
After all, who could tolerate their girlfriend being ambiguous with an ex-boyfriend? Just as they were curious about what Yang Hong would do, they heard a sharp exclamation in Ji Fei's mind.
[Oh my... He didn't even ask for an explanation, just pulled her over and started kissing her? What's going on? There's no honey in Xu Meng's mouth, just the saliva of her ex! Can a man's possessiveness really reach this level? Doesn't he find it disgusting?]
Not just Ji Fei, even Qin Zhao and Qin Rong wanted to scream.
[Does he really love Xu Meng that much? Wait! He really doesn't find it disgusting. After the kiss, he even praised her by patting her face, saying she's really sweet, no wonder Brother Mo likes her. Thanks, I'm disgusted again.]
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong: Is this guy really normal?
[Xu Meng was stunned, thinking Yang Hong was criticizing her in a roundabout way. She quickly apologized, with tears in her eyes, emphasizing her position as a victim. But Yang Hong truly wasn't angry, saying he understood Brother Mo's inability to control himself.]
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong: Oh my god! No, is this something a boyfriend should say?
[Indeed, there's no limit to craziness. You're not just a cuckold, you're truly insane. What is this guy thinking? He must have some purpose, let me check.]
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong also curiously perked up their ears.
[Strange... I can't find anything... Oh my, what kind of gossip is this? Damn! I was too focused on the love triangle before and didn't notice. It turns out Yang Hong is Sun Mo's secret fan.]
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong: What?!
[No one else knows, but he has a room in his villa filled with things endorsed by Sun Mo, collecting everything related to Sun Mo. He's a die-hard fan. No wonder he's so nice to Sun Mo despite his rude behavior.]
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong: That's not right. Even if he's a fan, he can't let his idol cuckold him.
[Wait, something seems off here.]
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong: It's way off. It feels like things have gone in a strange direction.
Ji Fei suddenly felt a chill, remembering the small group of CP fans that suddenly appeared online after filming the promotional video.
[No... it can't be.]
[If it is... that would be too explosive!]
Ji Fei's mischievous smile spread, enjoying the drama.
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong: It's not just explosive, it's... unimaginable.
After that, whenever Qin Zhao saw the three of them rehearsing together, he felt uncomfortable. He couldn't help but ask Gao Hao, "Do you think Yang Hong is gay?"
Gao Hao replied, puzzled, "I don't think so. There are no rumors in the industry, and he's quite the playboy, always dating beautiful women. However..."
"However what?" Qin Zhao immediately asked curiously.
"I don't know if it's a coincidence, but apart from his current girlfriend being Sun Mo's ex, I've noticed an additional pattern. All his other ex-girlfriends have acted with Sun Mo before."
Qin Zhao was shocked. He really was collecting everything related to Sun Mo.
Was this fan behavior or did he have other motives?
Soon, because another group's PK livestream was about to start, they were gathered in the waiting area.
Ji Fei and Qin Zhao couldn't help but glance at Sun Mo and Yang Hong sitting together.
Yang Hong was whispering and laughing with Sun Mo, as if his girlfriend being kissed earlier had no impact at all.
The PK of the other group, because there wasn't much gossip, everyone performed steadily. The viewership was almost half of the previous episode. The director and producer were a bit disappointed. Although that face-to-face scene was shocking, after experiencing that kind of popularity, who would be satisfied with this mediocrity?
After the livestream, they went backstage to meet with their managers and assistants.
Ji Fei saw Pei Mingxuan chatting happily with Gao Hao. Although she lost her composure last time, a professional manager would still do professional things, like building good relationships with their group. She was inviting them to dinner.
"I want to apologize to you two. This time it was our fault. We originally agreed to perform a modern drama, but unexpectedly, the coordination wasn't good, so we changed to a immortal-human romance, which clashed with your theme."
"It's not really a clash, it's not the same style," Qin Zhao said indifferently.
But Pei Mingxuan smiled and said, "Although that's true, we still feel very sorry. So please do us the honor of accepting our invitation."
Their script wasn't changed back in the end, but Pei Mingxuan still had to clean up the mess. She had to smile at them and also prepare the fans.
[Poor Sister Pei, she has no choice. After all, they're all in the same boat now. Even though she's discovered that the other party has started to rot and stink, she can only help mediate, trying to prop up a mud wall.]
Just as they were talking, Sun Mo and Yang Hong arrived. Yang Hong immediately said with a smile, "Can I bring my girlfriend along?"
Usually, when two groups have dinner together, they don't bring supporting actors, as it's social interaction between the PK groups.
Not to mention that during this period of rehearsal, Pei Mingxuan had been keeping an eye on Sun Mo, not wanting him to have private contact with Xu Meng again to avoid any more incidents. So when she heard this, her face immediately darkened.
As for Ji Fei and the others, they naturally preferred gossip to dinner and didn't mind at all. They just couldn't figure out what Yang Hong was up to.
