CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol

Chapter 257 - 250: The New Variety Show

Shendu

Sanliu Town Film Set

Jiaqi, wearing a thin short shirt, was hanging from a dark rod.

A group of fierce tattooed men surrounded her.

With the director’s shout of action, steaming prop water was suddenly poured over her.

This scene was set in winter, portraying the people torturing her by pouring scalding hot water over her for brutal interrogation.

To recreate the scene as accurately as possible, the props team used hot water around 45 degrees Celsius and smeared dry ice powder on her clothes.

That’s why the hot water created a billowing steam effect.

Jiaqi felt like she was genuinely going to die; this shoot was terribly uncomfortable.

The fake snow around was made of fertilizer "magnesium sulfate," which was toxic, causing a burning sensation in the throat and eyes after prolonged exposure.

Jiaqi’s expression of pain wasn’t feigned; she truly felt like her whole body was being dismantled.

However, she didn’t dare complain or suggest using a body double, even though this project wasn’t a movie, the director shooting this TV series was quite renowned in the industry.

The company had worked hard to secure this role for her.

It was mainly because this director often watched their Galaxy performances that he offered her a moderately significant role.

Thus, bucket after bucket of water was poured over her while the men around her whipped her mercilessly, and she clenched her teeth in despair, making no sound.

After two hours of filming, the director finally achieved the desired effect, and Jiaqi was let down.

When the rope was untied, she nearly fainted, but none of the people around her paid any attention; such occurrences were commonplace on set.

Many girls seeking fame have suffered much worse than this.

Everyone just wanted to finish up and go back home.

"Jiaqi, well done," the chubby Director Fang approached.

"Not at all; as long as the scene turned out well," Jiaqi, face pale, still managed a sweet smile.

Director Fang’s thin face showed a slight smile: "Jiaqi, take a good rest, tomorrow’s shoot is heavy too."

"Alright!" Jiaqi nodded, as the temporary assistant assigned to her by the company approached to hand her a tissue.

Watching Director Fang’s departing figure, Jiaqi couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief.

On the second day at the set, Director Fang wanted to "discuss the script" in-depth with her, but she refused, and the company managed to handle it as well.

Galaxy took certain principles seriously, primarily out of fear that such occurrences would ruin the idol reputation that Galaxy depended upon.

Dragging her weary body back to the hotel, she immediately showered inside and out several times before lying exhausted on the bed.

Unable to sleep, she turned on her phone to scroll through entertainment news.

"Four Rich Women Sharing the Same Car Model in Idol Time"

"Lv Fangxin Lacks Virtue and Position, Ruined Many Dream-Chasing Girls by Crying"

"Lv Fangxin Was Introduced by Ye Yuwei, Originally Intended for Galaxy"

Opening the entertainment section, much of it was news about the "Idol Time" program.

"Lv Fangxin and Yezi Knew Each Other Long Ago?" Jiaqi was astonished by this news since Yezi has never mentioned it to her.

She opened the content and found it depicted like a third-rate novel.

It portrayed the two as delinquent girls at school.

Claimed both liked the same boy and even went on double dates.

Also said Ye Yuwei did what she had to with the homeroom teacher to continue her studies.

Both were forced into unspeakable acts by school bullies.

Jiaqi disgustedly closed it, knowing it was all lies.

"Yezi, debut! You must debut!" she said, voting for her friend through a Penguin member account.

The feelings of Galaxy’s internal idols toward Ye Yuwei were very complex.

While they greatly disliked her, they also deeply envied her opportunities.

Now, it’s a daily routine for Galaxy’s minor idols to keep an eye on Ye Yuwei.

All of them observing if she can debut, if she can leave the small village.

Dudu!

Jiaqi’s phone switched to WeChat voice mode.

"So annoying," Jiaqi couldn’t help frowning and directly hung up the call.

"Why are you calling me, did you forget our agreement?"

"I just missed you a bit," Zhang Yuzhe replied with a voice message.

"I just finished filming, feeling a bit tired."

"Oh! I have something to tell you."

"What is it, get on with it."

"My company sponsored a variety show, I recommended you as a guest."

Zhang Yuzhe’s words took Jiaqi by surprise.

She knew he had been doing well in business lately, but didn’t expect him to have this kind of influence.

Generally, even if a sponsor funds a show, the guests are still decided by the program team.

Because the program earns not only from the sponsor but also needs to maintain quality to attract viewers and more sponsors in the future.

Of course, some smaller channel’s shows might be more lenient.

Since smaller shows have fewer audiences, barely any sponsors, they are likely to use someone recommended by a sponsor if not too bad.

"Yuze, what kind of variety show?"

"A self-made Penguin variety show, mainly featuring idols. They attract sponsors through the program’s influence."

Hearing this raised Jiaqi’s interest even more.

If it’s a Penguin show, just the brand itself is significant, and featuring mainly idols aligns perfectly with her identity.

"I invested 10 million in this show, you can appear as a regular guest for 12 episodes, and I’ll individually pay for your appearance fees."

Hearing this made Jiaqi even happier inside.

Since she isn’t famous right now, being on such a show is worthwhile, especially as it’s not a Galaxy self-made show that no one watches.

"Jiaqi, the program team will contact you tomorrow."

"Thank you, Yuze."

"No need to thank me, get some rest! Let’s have a meal together sometime."

After the call ended, Jiaqi gradually calmed down from the excitement.

She knew she couldn’t receive these things for free.

Currently, the house she lives in and the car she drives were all paid for by him.

Now he even put forth 10 million to help her on a variety show...

Jiaqi’s mind was swirling with thoughts, realizing she had some decisions to make.

Without Zhang Yuzhe’s support, she would lose her most crucial resources.

While she wavered in her indecision, the phone rang again.

It turned out to be Du Jinyu.

Jiaqi felt even more aversion towards her.

Because this second-generation rich was merely a small patron.

Previously, Jiaqi thought millions were astronomical, but now those numbers no longer held any allure for her.

This Du Jinyu was at most a vital sponsor during her total election process.

She casually replied to several of his messages before tossing the phone on the table.

Unbeknownst to her, on the other side, Zhang Yuzhe watched her whole conversation with Du Jinyu.

Jiaqi’s phone and laptop were gifts from Zhang Yuzhe, with hacker software installed, giving him access to all her information.

"Jiaqi, I’ve already spent such a hefty cost on you, it’s time for you to show some acknowledgment."

Sitting in his office chair, Zhang Yuzhe wore a grim expression, exuding a frightening aura.