The Most Popular Comedian

Chapter 81

In a brief moment of silence, the three of them stood facing each other, forming an equilateral triangle. The mountain wind of the winter wilderness swirled around their feet, raising a cloud of dust.

From a distance, it looked like they were conducting some kind of ritual.

Inside the triangle, Xun Guang looked at Rong Yuheng with admiration and said, “Not bad, you’re ready to graduate now. The Zuan Tutoring Center is proud of you.”

Rong Yuheng shyly held his face and smiled, “Still not as good as Teacher Xun Guang.”

Wen Zhecheng, who couldn’t get a word in edgewise, muttered, “…”

He had never imagined that in this triangular formation, he would be the most redundant one.

…

The calm and uneventful days of filming continued for a few days, and their scenes at Changye Valley had already concluded.

In the drama, Huai Qing and Pei Yanhe returned to the nearby city after visiting Changye Valley. However, Pei Yanhe still harbored resentment towards Changye Valley’s existence and even secretly gathered contacts to eliminate Changye Valley…

At this moment, Huai Qing began to have doubts about Pei Yanhe’s identity.

Rong Yuheng and Wen Zhecheng had just finished filming this scene, and it happened to be 2:30 in the afternoon. Although it was the warmest part of the day, they could still see their breath in the cold air.

Next up was Wen Zhecheng’s solo scene. Rong Yuheng stepped off the set, and Shi Qiu handed him a down jacket.

This down jacket was brought by Wen Zhecheng. It was thick and warm, big enough to cover both him and his costume.

Rong Yuheng poked his head out, and the fluffy collar piled up beside his head scratched his face when the wind blew.

Wen Zhecheng, who was preparing for the next scene, turned and saw Rong Yuheng huddled in the down jacket. He couldn’t help but smile—it looked like a hamster in its burrow.

Qian Xinlei, who was behind the camera, happened to capture this moment. He paused for a moment, then a meaningful smile appeared on his lips…

“Journey of the Plain Robes” was being filmed and aired simultaneously, with the first episode set to premiere the day after tomorrow. Rong Yuheng had some free time, so he typed away in his prestigious dumb-rich kid group.

【Rong Yuheng】: Dad’s drama will premiere the day after tomorrow. Remember to turn on all the TVs in your mansion to boost Dad’s ratings.

【Chi Shuang】: @Lu Mingxuan, isn’t your family in the electronics business? Tell your dad to turn on all the TVs in the mall to play “Journey of the Plain Robes.”

【Lu Mingxuan】: The entire mall is filled with my son’s face. It’s like hell on Earth…

【Rong Yuheng】: ????

【Chu Suiyu】: If the entire house is filled with your son’s face, that’s a force to be reckoned with…

【Rong Yuheng】: Do you think I’ll forgive you just because you rhymed?

【Rong Yuheng】: [Prepares to punch.jpg]

…

Rong Yuheng was engrossed in the group chat when he suddenly heard a commotion behind him.

He turned to see two people approaching from outside the filming crew, passing through the crew members and heading straight towards Qian Xinlei.

Rong Yuheng turned to Shi Qiu and asked in confusion, “What are they here for?”

Shi Qiu replied, “They’re newcomers to the crew. Since your and Teacher Wen’s scenes at Changye Valley are finished, it’s time to introduce new characters.”

“Oh…” Rong Yuheng squinted his eyes and stretched his neck. “But why do I feel like he looks familiar?”

They were still some distance away from Qian Xinlei. Shi Qiu walked up a few steps to get a closer look. After a while, she returned and remained silent for a long time…

Rong Yuheng cautiously asked, “Qiu Jie, is he your ex?”

Her expression was as if she had just eaten something disgusting.

“…”

She pinched Rong Yuheng’s lips, her gaze focused. “The damn ex, he’s your rival!”

Rong Yuheng’s chin shrank, “Huh?”

Could it be that he’s the “cute” idiot?

…

On the other side, Yu Rao and his manager had no idea that they were already regarded as “idiots” in Rong Yuheng’s mind. They had a brief conversation with Qian Xinlei, who was still supervising the filming. After a couple of sentences, Qian Xinlei waved them off and asked them to wait on the other side.

Rong Yuheng could see them from a distance, still motionless like a statue. He didn’t have a favorable opinion of Yu Rao, but whether he joined the cast was not his decision to make.

Shi Qiu stared at Yu Rao with a gaze filled with hidden sharpness, as if her eyes were sending a thousand daggers flying toward him.

Seeing this, Rong Yuheng gently tried to calm her down, “Qiu Jie, don’t get angry. It’s not worth getting sick over.”

Shi Qiu’s irritation paused for a second, and then she lightly touched her chest. “This kind of cheesy saying, don’t ever say it on a show again.”

Rong Yuheng sighed, “Oh.” He had just been deprived of another source of amusement.

While they were talking, Xun Guang approached. He seemed to be surrounded by a dense cloud, and even his breath sounded like he was brewing a storm.

“Master wants to punch that idiot!” Xun Guang exclaimed.

Rong Yuheng’s mouth twitched for a moment; he couldn’t laugh because it seemed like Bai Tuanzi was quite temperamental.

Curious, Rong Yuheng asked, “What’s going on?”

Xun Guang explained, “He wants a role as one of the Four Commanders of the Capital, but that character doesn’t have many scenes in the original novel. It was supposed to be played by an extra.”

Rong Yuheng now understood Xun Guang’s breaking point. If they added more scenes for Yu Rao’s character, Xun Guang would have to give up his leisurely life and dive into the endless task of rewriting the script.

This would practically stifle his free-spirited soul!

Rong Yuheng asked, “Wasn’t he the one who sent the revised script a few days ago?”

Xun Guang replied, “Definitely! If he wants to add scenes, you and Wen Zhecheng will have to be cut, especially in the Battle of Pingchuan. In the original book, his character was the one who achieved victory, but from Huai Qing’s perspective, he didn’t have much presence.”

Rong Yuheng pondered for a moment, “Could he be a fan of your book?”

Xun Guang smirked, “I don’t know if he’s a fan of my book, but he’s definitely a ‘non-fabricated’ anti-fan.”

Rong Yuheng fell silent for a moment… He almost forgot that Yu Rao had trashed the word “non-fabricated” in the script.

Truly impressive.

—

Yu Rao and his manager had to wait for more than two hours.

It wasn’t until Wen Zhecheng finished his scene that Qian Xinlei had time to meet with them.

Wen Zhecheng left the set, took one look at them, and then shifted his gaze back to Rong Yuheng. Qian Xinlei, on the other hand, called out to Xun Guang before addressing Rong Yuheng.

Xun Guang responded with a disdainful “Hmph!” and then turned to Rong Yuheng, saying, “Just watch. Titan Daddy is going to give that little kid a lesson with his fists.”

After Xun Guang left, Wen Zhecheng approached Rong Yuheng. Turning his head, he glanced at Xun Guang’s departing figure and objectively commented, “She’s got a lot of Roman spirit in him.”

Like she was going to fight in the Colosseum.

Rong Yuheng picked up on the hidden meaning in his words and sighed, “Master, I don’t think this is a good idea.”

Wen Zhecheng asked, “Why not?”

Rong Yuheng spoke compassionately, “We can’t let a weak woman bear the oppression of capitalism alone.”

Wen Zhecheng pondered for a moment and then asked sincerely, “Which edition of the New Hua Dictionary are you using?”

Rong Yuheng’s eyes narrowed. He realized his master had learned the art of sarcasm. Was it because he didn’t love him anymore?

Wen Zhecheng saw the uncertainty in his little hamster’s eyes and quickly changed his tone. “So, how do our smart little one plan to handle this situation?”

Rong Yuheng, feeling proud, tilted up his little head and said, “I’m using wisdom borrowed from the ancestors.”

Wen Zhecheng continued to pet Rong Yuheng’s head and asked, “Which ancestor are we borrowing wisdom from this time?”

Rong Yuheng proudly lifted his head, “It’s the Daoist ancestors~”

–

Yu Rao and his manager, unaware of what transpired in Rong Yuheng’s mind, left after a conversation with Qian Xinlei. Xun Guang’s expression at that moment could only be described as “a person in hell.”

Rong Yuheng cautiously approached and poked her, “How’s Titan Daddy’s performance?”

Xun Guang pulled her cap down, isolating herself from the outside world, and exclaimed loudly, “Titan Daddy is really angry now!”

Rong Yuheng took a step back, understanding the situation.

Today was the last scene they were shooting in K city. After finishing up, they cleaned up the set and returned to their hotel early. They needed to rest well because the next morning, they had to catch a flight to C city, where Yu Rao’s requested role was in the script.

Xun Guang, who had calmed down, explained that Qian Xinlei was still considering it. The frequent interactions labeled as “Ze Cheng Yi Yu” and the slightly ambiguous atmosphere between the two of them had raised concerns. Qian Xinlei was afraid that airing such scenes might attract negative attention and affect the production team. To mitigate the strong CP (couple) vibe between them, it might be a good idea to involve other characters.

Qian Xinlei’s concerns were entirely based on his responsibility to the production team, which was understandable. Xun Guang, while frustrated, could do nothing but try to persuade Qian Xinlei and had no other options.

After taking a shower that night, Rong Yuheng lay on the balcony, gazing at the scenery and the distance.

He didn’t mind the concept of “airdrops,” but using him as a stepping stone for an “airdrop” was a bit too much.

Marketing accounts on Weibo were already spreading news about Yu Rao potentially joining the “Plain Robes” production team. It was evident that his family was trying to generate hype and public interest to secure his role.

Rong Yuheng’s phone vibrated, and it was a WeChat message from Wen Zhecheng.

【Wen Zhecheng】: Don’t worry, get some rest early. [Otter kiss]

【Rong Yuheng】: I know. Tomorrow will be better. Goodnight, Keeper. [Otter kiss]

【Wen Zhecheng】: Goodnight, little one.

Rong Yuheng turned off his phone, pulled the curtains shut, and crawled back into bed. He turned off the light with a click, and the room plunged into darkness.

He stared at the dark ceiling, slowly closed his eyes…

Tomorrow would be better.

—

The next day at 9:30 AM, the entire cast and crew of “Plain Robes” boarded a flight to C city. As their phones switched to airplane mode and the plane roared during takeoff, they ascended into the blue sky, leaving the mundane world below.

Unbeknownst to them, Weibo was already abuzz with activity.

Author’s note: Rong Rong (clenches fist): Tomorrow will be better!

Wen Zhecheng (stroking): So positive, so sunny, so cute.

Weibo: …(trembling slightly)