I'm Crushing on Gorgeous Faces in Variety Shows!

Chapter 497 - 496: Neighborhood Aunties’ Group Photo Collection

The newcomer Wei Yi was startled by the sudden commotion.

Before he had time to ask any questions, the staff who pinned brooches and red armbands on them quickly retreated, leaving only the three of them on the red carpet. Before they could adjust their expressions, another group of people rushed in.

They snapped several photos of them and then just left.

The dazed, speechless, and brightly smiling expressions were all captured on camera.

Shu Ran watching from below, pursed her lips: "Only Guan Yu is smiling like a blooming flower."

"That’s normal," Li Yang chimed in, "Sister Guan Yu made a comeback against the odds. It’d be strange if she didn’t bloom like a flower. Her smile hasn’t faded since the gongs and drums started earlier."

Shu Ran pursed her lips again.

She was a bit disappointed.

Their group had two trump cards, and they drew good keywords. Even though they were often cued to be background NPCs with no speaking rights, their group was initially guessed to absolutely take first place.

But despite putting in so much effort and their best acting, they couldn’t surpass Guan Yu’s group—their allies, who were initially guessed to finish last among the three.

There wasn’t even an actor in their group, oh, except Guan Yu, a comedian.

However, for the past few years, she had only performed in a few skits, without appearing in any film or TV productions, let alone realistic marriage dramas.

So Shu Ran couldn’t quite understand why their group’s scores were lower.

Guan Yu’s group’s story was indeed touching, but when it came to acting, their group’s two trump cards were way ahead of the others. In terms of progress, she thought she’d improved considerably as well.

Shu Ran’s expression was not too pleasant, which Mu Qiu noticed at a glance.

Girls are more sensitive to each other’s emotional changes, and from observing the past few episodes, Mu Qiu noticed Shu Ran had a little habit—

When she was in a bad mood, she liked crossing her arms, looking like she was saying, "Don’t talk to me."

Even now, wearing a beautiful, heavy evening gown, she still crossed her arms, making her chest stand out a bit more.

A true veteran actress of the battlefield, still mindful to hold herself up even now.

"Sister Shu Ran," her eyes darted around as she spoke, "your group’s story today was quite something. Especially you, that smile you gave when the story ended was absolutely amazing."

Shu Ran’s lips relaxed a little, about to smile, but she controlled it and casually brushed her hair aside as if unaffected.

"Not too bad, mainly thanks to Brother Cheng and Brother Jiang Lu’s acting."

Mu Qiu held back laughter internally, maintaining a serious look: "No way, the brilliance of a performance is due to the contributions of all three."

Moreover, Sister Shu Ran, your performance this time was exceptional. When the lights came on and we saw you standing there, we all felt a shiver, which shows how impactful your role was. Right, Li Yang?"

She nudged Li Yang, who coughed twice and cooperatively added:

"Yes, Sister Shu Ran, you really impressed us this time. Although we don’t fully grasp what makes a great performance, you blended into the atmosphere perfectly, that’s quite impressive."

Right, Qiu Shuang? He tilted his head, giving Qiu Shuang a knowing look.

Qiu Shuang, being more eloquent, followed up with slightly professional commentary, assuring Shu Ran that her performance was truly great.

This pleased Shu Ran, her posture visibly improving.

Her voice even took on an almost ethereal tone: "Actually, it was just average, thanks to Brother Cheng, Brother Jiang Lu, and our mentor’s guidance."

Brother Cheng smiled politely, while Jiang Lu raised his eyebrows at the praise.

The three of them had almost praised Shu Ran to high heaven, with such elaborate language, it’s like composing a hundred poems on the spot.

They’re definitely full of it.

Jiang Lu, hands in his pockets, sidled over to Cheng Zhirang, leaned in teasingly: "Do you all have an encouraging session afterwards?"

Cheng Zhirang’s semi-permanent smile never left his face, as he brushed some dust off his sleeve and glanced at Jiang Lu, remarking: "They have their way of communicating."

He wasn’t used to it, but that was their freedom.

Moreover, it was clear that such exchanges were well-received by Shu Ran, and their atmosphere was great.

"So your girlfriend forms cliques without you?" Jiang Lu asked with a laugh.

Cheng Zhirang was neatly folding his pocket square and, upon hearing this, glanced over at Mu Qiu’s group, catching his girlfriend’s sweet smile.

His smile deepened for a moment, replying: "We’ve got our own clique too, haven’t we."

Jiang Lu: "Tsk."

Up at the podium, the three finally finished their photo session.

The photographers were supposed to shoot quickly and leave, but encountered Guan Yu’s stubbornness.

She insisted on more shoots, resorting to coercion when persuasion failed, forcing the photographers to take extra shots of their "First Place Charisma."

Guan Yu struck multiple poses; her two companions were more like set pieces by the end, with little variation while Guan Yu maneuvered for beneficial group photos.

Like a tourist visiting a provincial capital for the first time, taking photos with statues in the park.

Once they finally finished, Guan Yu eagerly ran over to check the results.

Mu Qiu and the others, having finished showering Shu Ran with compliments, made her glow with happiness, and now they could make their graceful exit. Li Yang beckoned her to check out Guan Yu’s photos.

Scanning through the photos, Guan Yu frowned more with each shot.

Mu Qiu took a glance, just one, and couldn’t help but comment: "Why does this look like... a sanitation worker’s off-duty photo with a statue they polished themselves?"

Looks less like a tourist; with that noticeable MVP red armband, it strongly resembles a neighborhood auntie.

Li Yang initially wondered what seemed off, but upon hearing her comment, burst into laughter.

"Hahahahahaha it really does look like that!"

Guan Yu: "....Mu Qiu! Did I ask you to comment?!"

Mu Qiu lifted her dress and quickly ran away.

The host tapped the microphone, emitting a gathering whistle sound.

"Our first place winners have received their prizes and taken photos, now it’s time for the penalty session for the second place and the last place!"

"I also took a glance at the penalty props, and at first I truly couldn’t tell what they were. It wasn’t until a staff member demonstrated that I understood," the host laughed into the microphone, quite blatantly.

"So I’m really looking forward to seeing these props in action.

However, the director has said, our show has always been about clarifying any uncertainties first, to ensure everyone is convinced willingly, even if they are penalized.

Currently, there are still some points of confusion in the game, so we’ve picked out a few from the live-stream comments to address for everyone."

The host pointed to a screen behind.

"First, a fan asked: What did Brother Cheng use his pocket square for?"