Ye Luoyi's Live Stream.
Ye Luoyi woke up early. After signing the contract with the production team yesterday, she sent a 10,000-yuan red envelope to the assistant director, asking him to inform her about the program's schedule. That's why, early this morning, when the crew arrived for a surprise shoot, she was already dressed in her workout clothes.
Ye Luoyi lived in the Ye family villa, located in the affluent district of Hai City, where many of the city's wealthy families owned properties. Ye Luoyi was jogging through the community garden. The morning sunlight filtered through the dense trees, casting scattered shadows on her.
Her lightly made-up face glistened with a thin layer of sweat, and her cheeks were flushed from the exercise.
[As soon as I opened the live stream, I saw Yi Yi's stunning beauty!]
[Yi Yi is so disciplined! Waking up so early to jog!]
[Ugh, I'm so envious of Yi Yi's life. She's beautiful, rich, and hardworking! She's definitely a winner in life!]
The production team of *Let's Travel Together* didn't confiscate the guests' phones, but most of them were too busy in front of the cameras to check the live stream comments.
Ye Luoyi only glanced at the comments on her phone after turning off the camera while changing clothes. Seeing that her live stream was ranked first in popularity and filled with positive comments, she was very satisfied.
Zhou Qingyu's live stream was ranked third—not the lowest, but not high either. Ye Luoyi skimmed through it briefly, noticing that most of the comments mocked Zhou Qingyu for oversleeping. There were hardly any kind words. After scrolling through a few more comments without paying attention to the content, she exited the live stream.
After packing her luggage, Ye Luoyi boarded the van.
As one of the show's guests, Ye Luoyi had invited her best friend, Su Lingling, to join her on the program. Su Lingling was the eldest daughter of the Su family, whose wealth was comparable to the Ye family's. Su Lingling and Ye Luoyi had always been close.
Ye Luoyi didn't want to use her popularity to promote newcomers, so she decided to bring a friend along for the variety show.
The two met at Yanshan Residence. After they were seated, the waiter asked if they had any dietary restrictions so the chef could design the menu accordingly.
Once the waiter left, Su Lingling complained to Ye Luoyi, "It's such a hassle. Yanshan Residence doesn't deliver. I just wanted to have one last Chinese meal before going abroad."
"French cuisine is quite nice too~" Ye Luoyi smiled, comforting Su Lingling.
[Yi Yi and Su Lingling's friendship is so comfortable to watch!]
[This is what a real friendship looks like! That Zhou girl and her so-called bestie seem so fake!]
[Did anyone notice this private kitchen? The camera just showed the price list at the front desk—breakfast is 1,999 yuan per person, lunch is 5,999 yuan, and dinner is 8,999 yuan! How can a high-end private kitchen be this expensive?]
[Well, that's why it's called high-end!]
[Yi Yi is truly a rich and beautiful heiress. Unlike some people who have to buy knockoffs to pretend they're wealthy!]
[LOL, I think Su Lingling's comment was a dig at that Zhou girl. Some people still don't believe that a high-end private kitchen like Yanshan Residence doesn't deliver. Now they're proven wrong!]
[If you're not rich, just admit it. That Zhou girl's spacious apartment is probably rented too. If you can't afford it, don't pretend to be a wealthy heiress—it's easy to get exposed!]
After breakfast, it was already past 8 a.m. It was still early to head to the airport, but Ye Luoyi said she was worried about being late, so she always left early.
[I'm the same way! I always leave three hours early for flights because I'm scared of being late!]
[Once, I arrived at the airport two hours early, only to realize I forgot my ID. I had to go back home to get it, but I still made it on time!]
[Yi Yi is just being thorough. It's better to leave early than to risk getting stuck in traffic!]
The netizens chatted about their own pre-flight experiences, while Ye Luoyi and Su Lingling had already reached the entrance of Yanshan Residence.
Su Lingling leaned closer to Ye Luoyi, covering the microphone on her collar, and whispered, "I checked the live stream in the restroom. Zhou Qingyu actually ordered breakfast from Yanshan Residence, and it was delivered? Pfft, she's been here before. Doesn't she know they don't deliver? What's she trying to prove?"
Both being part of the wealthy elite, Su Lingling and Ye Luoyi knew that Zhou Qingyu was the eldest daughter of the Zhou family—a true wealthy heiress. But in their eyes, since Yanshan Residence had a clear policy against deliveries, there shouldn't be any exceptions.
A flicker of delight crossed Ye Luoyi's eyes, but she spoke considerately, "She might just be trying to look good in front of the cameras."
Su Lingling sneered, "She might get exposed any second now~"
As soon as she finished speaking, a delivery man walked into Yanshan Residence, carrying the restaurant's signature food container. He placed the container on the counter.
"Manager, this is the delivery for Miss Zhou. The container has been returned."
The manager asked worriedly, "Did Miss Zhou say anything this time? Was she satisfied with our breakfast?"
The delivery man replied, "She didn't say much. I saw her busy directing the nanny to pack her luggage, so she didn't pay much attention to the breakfast we delivered."
The manager let out a long sigh of relief. No complaints were the best compliment!
From last night to this morning, Zhou Qingyu had eaten at Yanshan Residence twice without finding fault. He hoped she would continue to be this way in the future, so he wouldn't have to go through the trouble of replacing the head chef again!
Both the manager and the delivery man looked relieved, but Ye Luoyi and Su Lingling's expressions darkened.
"Yanshan Residence doesn't deliver, right? Why does Zhou Qingyu get special treatment?!"
The manager was stunned. Before he could respond, the live stream comments exploded. The audience had already heard the entire conversation between him and the delivery man.
[So Zhou Qingyu really did treat the crew to breakfast!]
[Shouldn't Ye Luoyi's fans apologize? She was kind enough to treat the crew, and you guys still slandered her for buying knockoffs?]
[LOL, Zhou Qingyu didn't even clarify herself, but we got the truth from Ye Luoyi's live stream!]
[Even if she didn't buy fakes, so what? That Zhou girl bullied her co-stars, interfered in other people's relationships, and ruined so many characters. How can someone with such a terrible personality have fans?]
[Well, fans reflect their idols. With a personality like hers, do you expect her fans to have any principles?]
[Isn't anyone curious? Everyone says Yanshan Residence doesn't deliver, so why does Zhou Qingyu get special treatment? There must be something fishy going on!]
Su Lingling was also puzzled. They were all part of the wealthy elite—why couldn't she get deliveries, but Zhou Qingyu could?
Su Lingling had always disliked Zhou Qingyu. Back in school, Zhou Qingyu had taken Su Lingling's position as the cellist in the orchestra, which had left a bitter taste in Su Lingling's mouth.
Later, after meeting Ye Luoyi and learning that Zhou Qingyu had interfered in Ye Luoyi's relationship with Pei Yubai, Su Lingling's dislike for Zhou Qingyu only grew.
The Zhou family was wealthy, but the Su family wasn't poor either. Why did Miss Zhou get privileges that Miss Su didn't?
Su Lingling demanded an explanation from the manager, who looked bewildered. He didn't know how they had found out about the delivery to Zhou Qingyu until he noticed the cameras behind Su Lingling. Thanks to the show, everyone now knew that Yanshan Residence had delivered food to Zhou Qingyu.
"You owe me an explanation!" Su Lingling pressed. "Why do you deliver to Zhou Qingyu but not to me? Is it because she paid more? Whatever she paid, I'll double it!"
The manager hesitated, then said, "She... didn't pay."
Su Lingling laughed in disbelief. "Then why does she get special treatment? This isn't fair!"
The manager thought for a moment, then replied honestly, "Because she's the boss. If I don't deliver, she'll fire me."
Su Lingling: ?
Ye Luoyi: ?
Su Lingling swallowed hard and glanced at the Yanshan Residence logo. "This is a Zhou family business?"
The manager smiled. "Of course."
The Zhou Group was the wealthiest family in Hai City, with a business empire spanning both domestic and international markets. For example, Hongrui Mall, which Zhou Qingyu had taken Yan Xi to visit the day before, was a Zhou family property. Even the affluent district where Su Lingling and Ye Luoyi lived was developed by the Zhou family.
Among the Zhou family's vast business portfolio, well-known projects included commercial districts, real estate, and hotels. A small private kitchen like Yanshan Residence was insignificant in the grand scheme of things—probably just a casual investment by one of the Zhou family members.
Moreover, Yanshan Residence hadn't been open for long, so few people knew about its connection to the Zhou family.
Realizing this, Su Lingling fell silent.
However, the live stream audience, especially the neutral viewers, found this twist hilarious.
[Ye Luoyi's fans were mocking Zhou Qingyu for having special privileges. What privileges? The manager just didn't want to get fired!]
【Tell me a joke: The boss asks their own employee to deliver food to them, but the customer won’t allow it!】
【Didn’t Su Lingling offer to pay double? Then double the money and buy Yan Shan Ju~ What, no response? Out of cash?】
【Zhou Qingyu is actually the owner of Yan Shan Ju? I didn’t know she invested in the food industry.】
【The key is she didn’t tell her fans, nor did she exploit them. Nowadays, so many celebrities open restaurants just to milk their fans. A piece of fried chicken for 100 yuan? Are you kidding me?】
【Even if Zhou Qingyu wanted to exploit her fans, they couldn’t afford it! A single breakfast costs 1999 yuan, and that’s just for one person. So expensive…】
【She’s targeting the wallets of other celebrities!】
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In just the time it took to have breakfast, the live stream of "Let’s Travel Together" had already turned into a battlefield.
Director Yu, the head of "Let’s Travel Together," was quite satisfied with the show’s opening ratings. Variety shows rely not only on the production team but also on the guests. The guests need to bring some drama; otherwise, what’s the point of a bland show?
As long as it doesn’t escalate to a scandal-level disaster, Director Yu doesn’t mind letting the guests stir up some excitement.
So when Pei Yubai suggested replacing Ye Luoyi as a guest, Director Yu didn’t refuse. While Pei Yubai and Zhou Qingyu appearing together would generate buzz, it was clear that Ye Luoyi and Zhou Qingyu together would create even more drama!
When rivals meet, sparks fly. Even before they’ve seen each other, the live stream is already chaotic. Who knows what will happen when they meet at the airport later!
Moreover, Ye Luoyi’s live stream has consistently held the top spot. As a rising star in the entertainment industry, her massive fanbase has been driving the show’s ratings.
Although Zhou Qingyu is surrounded by scandals, her viewership has been steadily climbing. She’s currently in third place, but the gap with second place isn’t far.
Now, all four groups of guests have set off and are gradually arriving at the airport for their first meeting.
Director Yu couldn’t help but feel excited. It seems that starting the live stream before arriving in Country F was the right move. The excitement among the netizens in the live stream is no less than his own.
Once Zhou Qingyu and Ye Luoyi meet, the scene is bound to get even more intense!
