jdhmnovel 114 is a tragedy
114 is a tragedy
Upon receiving the script, a group of staff members, including a number of familiar and unfamiliar faces, immediately approached Gao Zhun. After verifying the information in the script in her hand, a female staff member looked her up and down until she felt a chill run down her spine and then she calmed down.
"It's a bit difficult to disguise this person as a man, but their physique is fine."
Gao Zhunmo, so what kind of grudge is this?!
Ah Zhong, who had been watching the live stream from the sidelines, instantly spat out his tea. However, with his mother, the person being criticized, nearby, he couldn't show any abnormality. So he could only sit up straight again and suppress the laughter that was about to burst out.
Therefore, Ah Zhong couldn't help but boast to himself that his decades of facial paralysis hadn't been for nothing.
Gao Zhun, who was inside the arena, was naturally unaware of the reactions of those outside. Even if she did know, it was another matter whether she still remembered the existence of Ah Zhong.
However, a woman who came with the staff made her a little curious. Her beautiful face was like the cool moonlight. At first glance, she was an ice beauty. However, when you looked at her, she could reveal a gentle smile that melted away the ice and snow the moment you noticed. She was very likable, but she felt a little strange.
The woman's smile was so radiant, it was almost blinding, that she could hardly bear to look directly at it.
However, aside from this oddity, there was also the fact that although she couldn't recall the other person's name or even remembered seeing them before, she inexplicably felt a sense of familiarity with them.
The strange sense of familiarity made Gao Zhun feel dazed for a moment, and at the same time, a trace of panic rose in her heart, as if she had been connected with something invisibly.
Offstage, Gao Ling, who had been nestled obediently in Madam Zhu's arms, was initially happy and excited to see her favorite older sister in this novel way. However, all of that vanished the moment this woman appeared.
At that moment, Gao Ling stopped her coquettish behavior towards Madam Zhu. Her once innocent face was now tightly clenched, and her eyes were terrifyingly deep, so deep that they seemed to suck one's soul in. This expression was directed at the woman in the scene who had aroused Gao Zhun's curiosity and fascination.
As if sensing something, the woman who was looking down at the script in her hand raised her head, accurately found the direction, and seemed to be looking at Gao Ling through the Heavenly Illusion Mirror, her eyes full of indescribable confusion.
The woman's confusion also affected Gao Ling, who was watching from outside the screen. Gao Ling's face scrunched up, like a perfect meat bun. The look in her eyes that was not appropriate for her age and mind gradually faded, and was replaced by the innocence she should have had.
Gao Ling and the woman remained completely unaware of each other's unusual behavior. To those outside the room, the woman's actions appeared more like confusion stemming from looking at the script in her hand, rather than a deliberate attempt to communicate with those outside the room.
Within ten minutes, with the help of the staff, Gao Zhun learned the woman's name—Di Ling. The surname Di is quite rare.
Meanwhile, in this reality show, the other person will also be someone she has a close relationship with. In the script, he is defined as her confidante as a male NPC, and also her goddess. She admires him but dares not express her feelings. However, there is an unspoken understanding between the two.
In short, it's still a bit difficult to grasp.
Gao Zhun rubbed her temples. Unlike pure guests who only have one role, guest NPCs like her have the mission of driving the plot forward. They have to read the script, induce others to trigger tasks, and do so without the other party noticing.
This is a serious test of her emotional intelligence and IQ!
Gao Zhun sighed softly. This wasn't the worst of it. Although thinking like this might be a bit presumptuous or worrying, she was seriously considering whether such ambiguous scenes would make the audience realize that she was actually a closeted gay man. Moreover, according to her friends, she was always very manly when dealing with beautiful women, and if she encountered someone who wasn't straight enough, she might easily lead them astray. What if Di Ling fell for her? Should she reject him?
Gao Zhun let out a heavy sigh. Life is truly lonely as snow. Just participating in a variety show, he still has to worry about his sexuality being exposed and whether his partner will fall in love with him...
Ah Zhong, watching from the sidelines, suddenly noticed that his master was lost in thought. Although the slight upturn of his lips might appear to outsiders as a goddess's smile, Ah Zhong, who knew Gao Zhun's character well, immediately became alert. It was definitely his master daydreaming. Tsk, but that Di Ling did indeed fit his master's aesthetic. In short, daydreaming about Di Ling was much better than secretly loving Qin Hanyuan, who was in love with the spirit of his natal magic weapon.
Thinking of this, Ah Zhong felt a surge of energy, his eyes shining brightly. He stopped watching the live stream and instead asked someone to investigate Di Ling. Having watched the live stream for so long, he already knew that although the memories of these cultivators who were trapped in the illusion had been altered, their names were still real.
Furthermore, all those who entered the secret realm this time were exceptionally talented individuals, so it shouldn't be difficult to find out their identities. For the sake of his master's future happiness, Ah Zhong felt it was his responsibility to help his master find out the identities and backgrounds of these people, lest his master return from the illusion and fall ill with lovesickness, unable to find his beloved.
Upon hearing of Ah Zhong's actions, Gao Zhungui simply sneered and replied with two words: "Heh."
Regardless of the audience's reaction across the entire Immortal Spirit Continent, inside the Heavenly Mirror of Illusion, each cultivator, after having their memories altered, was led to their respective residence by staff members conjured from the illusion.
The staff told Gao Zhun and the others that they only had one night to prepare, and everything would officially begin the next day. They also reminded them that in addition to playing the roles assigned by the production team and completing the tasks during the program, they also had to present themselves well, otherwise they would be letting down the fans who were waiting outside.
The onlookers from the Immortal Spirit Continent watching the live stream outside were completely bewildered: "Is this the kind of fan they're thinking of? There's something creepy about what the 'waiting fan' said..."
The night passed quickly. Gao Zhun rubbed her sleepy eyes, feeling a bit down. Although her acting skills were good, the others were no pushovers either. If she pushed the plot forward too much, it would be strange if people didn't know she was a guest NPC. Sigh, this is really worrying. What should I do?
Before Gao Zhun could even begin to lament his passing, he bumped into Di Ling, who had clearly returned from her morning exercise. Gao Zhun greeted her with some surprise, "You're back from your morning exercise so early?"
Di Ling was much calmer. Many people had spoken to her like this along the way, so she patiently explained the reason she had given to everyone: "I'm used to morning exercise, and I feel uncomfortable if I don't go for a run at the appointed time."
Gao Zhun nodded, giving a slightly admiring smile: "I also want to do morning exercises every day, but unfortunately I just can't get up. You're amazing."
Upon hearing this, Di Ling sized up Gao Zhun a few times, then smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid I'll ask you to go running together tomorrow?"
Huh? Gao Zhun was embarrassed. When did her acting become so bad? She was seen through in just one glance.
Before a slight embarrassment could even surface, Di Ling added, "Pfft~ Sorry, I was just kidding. You actors work hard enough filming every day, and now you're doing a show, so it's normal that you can't get up."
Hmm? Since it was Di Ling who first mentioned "you actors," Gao Zhun took the opportunity to ask his question: "Isn't Di Ling an actress?"
Di Ling shook her head, then looked around and, seeing that no one was there, whispered in Gao Zhun's ear, "Shh, don't tell anyone. Although quite a few people know, I actually joined the cast with my own investment. I'm not from the industry. I came to participate in this show purely because I thought it would be fun, and I will never step into the industry."
This statement contains a lot of information. Gao Zhun gave Di Ling a deep look. So, the other party is very likely a rich heiress or a second-generation rich kid who looks down on the entertainment industry and is just here to have some fun.
Thinking of this, Gao Zhun became somewhat excited. Did this mean that the person she had the most scenes with wasn't a professional? Would that reduce her chances of revealing the guest NPC?
Thinking about it this way, Gao Zhun suddenly felt much better and even started humming a song without realizing it.
A voice from outside the arena, Lady Zhu, said: "Zhun'er seems to be getting along very well with that Di Ling girl."
Ah Zhong echoed somewhat dejectedly, whispering, "But I haven't been able to find out the other party's background. Will the master be disappointed when he returns?"
Gao Ling, nestled in Madam Zhu's arms, fiercely skewered a spirit fruit with a stick, stuffed it into her mouth, and crunched loudly, thinking to herself, "That's a bad woman. My sister isn't happy because of her at all! Humph!"
Before the story officially begins, everyone has to get their makeup done. The script is set in a fictional feudal dynasty, and Gao Zhun's character is a hero in a chaotic world. He, along with his younger brother and his strategist and lover, carve out a place for themselves in this chaotic world and eventually become the emperor.
However, this was not the end. The ending was that her younger brother always wanted to prove that he was no less capable than his older brother. After everyone recommended his older brother to become emperor, he resolutely went out to start his own business and eventually established a great empire, leading to a fierce battle with his brother.
In the end, the older brother defeated his younger brother, but was also seriously injured. After arranging his affairs, he passed away. What a tragedy! (166 Reading Network)