Rise and Slay: From Scandal Queen to Academic Genius - Chapter 246 - 225: Awkward Buffs Stacking Out of Control
Chapter 246: Chapter 225: Awkward Buffs Stacking Out of Control
Bai Zhe never thought that his first meeting with Ji Xizhi would be under such circumstances.
All the carefully prepared opening lines, the cool outfit, and the eye contact tricks were completely unused. He didn’t even know why Ji Xizhi had suddenly appeared in front of him.
At this moment, Bai Zhe didn’t have time to ask.
The cool sensation on his upper thighs from the sea breeze felt like a landslide in his mind, unstoppable.
Bai Zhe suddenly jumped, quickly clamping his legs together to try and salvage some dignity.
Ji Xizhi, sitting opposite Bai Zhe, was much calmer than Bai Zhe. She merely nonchalantly moved her gaze, pretending not to see anything.
Unfortunately, the villagers watching didn’t have Ji Xizhi’s level of composure.
The front-row spectators burst into laughter almost simultaneously.
A guy on the side laughed until tears came out, clapping his hands, “Hahaha, this performance is great, truly worth the effort!”
The fans who were watching the live broadcast were even more stunned.
Especially Bai Zhe’s fans, who were just flooding the comments with “Brother’s the most handsome, max charisma,” “He’s the most beautiful in the crowd!”, “This time Bai Bai will surely be first!”.
The comments were overwhelmingly flattering, even those unfamiliar with Bai Zhe among the onlookers got to know him.
Until the sound of “rip” was heard.
The main live broadcast chat paused for a full minute.
Afterward, passerby spectators couldn’t stop laughing.
[Hahahahaha, sorry Bai Zhe fans, I really couldn’t hold it in, I thought the epic awkward moment would be Bai Zhe meeting Zhu Xiu’an, but I didn’t expect this!]
[That one look between Bai Zhe and Ji Xizhi, I can’t bear to watch a second time, it’s not dreamlike Barbie enough, I’m already editing the deluxe seabed dragon palace.]
[Oh goodbye mom, I’m setting sail tonight~ this might become Bai Zhe’s most regretful show appearance ever! Definitely ranking number one!]
[This awkwardness buff keeps stacking, I don’t even know where to start laughing!]
[Tomorrow’s front page news: Variety show first meeting, Bai Zhe went to such lengths for Zhu Xiu’an? Click to watch the hot sexy video~]
[Is the photographer dead? Still shooting, quickly get brother some clothes damn it!]
The program crew on the scene were all stunned by this segment. Once the photographer came to his senses, he quickly moved the camera away, leaving only fixed shots, while staff rushed to shield Bai Zhe.
The AK team’s theme song hadn’t stopped, and the space originally meant for the three guests to dance started becoming chaotic.
A few minutes later, Bai Zhe finally received a towel, tying it around his waist to block everyone’s view.
The program group’s mini-game also concluded around this time, with Fang Zhuyue and Le Qiqi stopping their dance alongside Bai Zhe. Le Qiqi stopped first, noticing Ji Xizhi early on. As soon as she stopped, Bai Zhe’s accident happened, with Bai Zhe and Fang Zhuyue stopping almost simultaneously.
Thus, by ranking, Bai Zhe and Fang Zhuyue should be joint first, with Le Qiqi trailing behind.
Le Qiqi was so preoccupied with the current situation that she didn’t even care about her ranking, nor did she have time to enjoy Bai Zhe’s mishap, rushing straight over to Ji Xizhi.
“Zhi Zhi! Long time no see!”
Ji Xizhi accidentally witnessed Bai Zhe’s incident, and to avoid his embarrassment, she had intended to leave quietly but unexpectedly got spotted by Le Qiqi.
Ji Xizhi had no choice but to respond, “Long time no see.”
Le Qiqi chatted with Ji Xizhi for a while before noticing something amiss, “Hey? That’s odd, weren’t regular guests supposed to sell salted fish at the stalls? How did you sneak out?”
“Did you secretly plan something against Director Wang again?!”
At the mention of this, Le Qiqi’s eyes brightened considerably.
Ji Xizhi looked puzzled, asking back, “Why would I plot against Director Wang?”
Le Qiqi: “!” Understood, speaking in reverse!
Director Wang, who had just arrived: “.” Listen to this, is this even human speech?
Director Wang, looking deeply distressed, glared at Ji Xizhi first before pretending to be surprised for program effect and asked, “How did you get out?!”
Ji Xizhi: “?”
Still not understanding why Director Wang said that, Ji Xizhi was led away to Zhu Xiu’an’s stall behind by a passing staff member.
Seeing Ji Xizhi leaving the crowd, Director Wang turned back with a smile to Le Qiqi, Fang Zhuyue, and Bai Zhe.
Director Wang: “Due to some unexpected incidents, we announce the winners of this dance game. Bai Zhe and Fang Zhuyue are tied for first place, and Le Qiqi is third. Now, let’s proceed with our guest to choose stalls to buy salted fish.”
As a variety show director, Director Wang definitely has no heart. Nobody expected such a thing to happen, but of course, Director Wang prioritized the program’s filming. He urgently mitigated the risk of Ji Xizhi exposing the stalls, continuing the accidental developments.
This was a pivotal moment for the show’s rising live stream popularity, he couldn’t possibly miss it!
As for Bai Zhe’s unforeseen mishap, he checked the live broadcast footage immediately after the incident.
The footage didn’t capture much; just a tear in the crotch area with underwear visible underneath. The impact wasn’t significant, but as an idol, Bai Zhe might have felt a bit mentally stuck.
Director Wang sympathetically allowed Bai Zhe to return to the hut to change clothes first.
The remaining guests waited in place. Once Bai Zhe switched pants (adjusted his state), Director Wang proceeded to let everyone purchase salted fish.
Fang Zhuyue was initially tied for first with Bai Zhe, but considering Bai Zhe’s special situation, Fang Zhuyue generously conceded first to him.
Thus, the order for purchasing salted fish became Bai Zhe, then Fang Zhuyue, and finally Le Qiqi.
Bai Zhe changed into new pants, though he felt uneasy. Nonetheless, he resolved that since he put in so much effort for Ji Xizhi, he had to buy Ji Xizhi’s salted fish to boost his favorability with her!
With the notion of “first come, first served,” coupled with Director Wang’s comment to Ji Xizhi, he naturally assumed Ji Xizhi had slipped out from the stalls to watch the dance, without a second thought.
Bai Zhe boldly placed all one hundred bucks at Zhu Xiu’an’s stall.
Following him, Fang Zhuyue purchased from the remaining stalls, deciding not to spend the remaining money.
When it was Le Qiqi’s turn, the salted fish at Zhu Xiu’an’s stall was already sold out. With no other option, she could only invest the hundred bucks in her cousin-in-law Sheng Yaoyao.
Le Qiqi looked around.
Aside from Zhu Xiu’an’s stall, only four other stalls remained. The fish tasting and acting coaching stalls were immediately ruled out—Sheng Yaoyao couldn’t manage those. With Guan Fengyan being an acting veteran, she likely wouldn’t have asked for that either.
That left the bizarre salted fish surrounded by green leaves and a Fish God Temple.
Le Qiqi: “What’s the Fish God Temple stall? Why is there no fish?”
Director Wang didn’t blink and replied, “It’s a wishing stall; getting any fish depends entirely on luck!”
Le Qiqi took note, glancing back at the salted fish staring wide-eyed among the leaves decisively, “Still, I’d prefer the Fish God Temple! Those green leaves are too ridiculous; my cousin-in-law wouldn’t do something foolish like that! I’m investing all in the Fish God Temple!”
Sheng Yaoyao was speechless again: “…” She wanted to be angry but couldn’t!
[My Yao Bao is too pitiful, wanting to be mad and yet wanting to laugh. She genuinely cares for you with her whole heart. If you don’t mention it… I’m laughing to death here!]
[This blind guess hit the mark right on! Happiness lies in contentment, a big high score!]
[It’s evident, there’s not a drop of familial affection but luck is off the charts!]
Having finished making their choices, the last one was You Yingmeng.
You Yingmeng experienced unexpected developments during her first variety show recording, leaving her a bit bewildered. All she could think about were her agent’s reminders, adhering to the water principle, splitting her hundred bucks into thirds to buy from Guan Fengyan, Zhong Yulu, and Sheng Yaoyao’s stalls, with the remaining ten investing in the Fish God Temple.
Once all the guests finished spending.
It was time for face-to-face meetings.
Having worked so hard for “Ji Xizhi” and invested all his money, Bai Zhe waited outside Zhu Xiu’an’s stall, speaking gently, “I got first place! If possible, I hope to receive your legal guidance next. I’ve gathered some questions I want to ask you.”
Bai Zhe spoke directly to the stall.
Soon, from behind the stall, someone bent over appeared. The person hunched over, concealing their face.
Bai Zhe could only see what seemed to be short hair?
Before Bai Zhe could fathom when Ji Xizhi cut her hair, he heard a male voice, stifling laughter with pride:
“Haha~ Sure, legal guidance is no problem. I’ve studied hard like a scholar. With your efforts, I’ll handle all your future legal knowledge learning!”
