After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows-Chapter 11 Pretending to Be Harmonious

Even an old doctor can't be consulted on a whim.

After parting ways with the old lady at the crossroads, Jiang Lingxi pushed herself to maintain a brisk pace until she reached her limit, finally wiping the sweat off her face as she returned to the countryside villa.

Upon entering, she immediately saw Tong Yue waiting in the living room.

"Sister Tong."

Tong Yue, who had words ready, paused upon seeing Jiang Lingxi's hair soaked and clinging to her cheeks, and instead quickly handed her a glass of water.

"You're pushing yourself too hard, even if you aim to make rapid progress before the show," she said. "What if you collapse before it even starts?"

Jiang Lingxi took the glass and sipped the water slowly, then replied after swallowing, "I know my limits."

She certainly wouldn't joke around with her own health.

Tong Yue took a deep breath after a brief silence, "Anyway, take it easy. Don't make me worry after I leave. Remember, Zhengzheng will keep an eye on you for me."

After repeating her reminders, Tong Yue checked her watch and stood up, "It's about time. I should get going. No need to see me off. The other guests should be up soon too; you better get back to your room, freshen up, and change."

Jiang Lingxi saw Tong Yue to the villa door and waved as she drove away, then turned back inside.

She took a quick shower, changed her clothes, and somewhat awkwardly applied light makeup, mainly to cover her slightly pale complexion and lips.

Upon hearing the voices of other guests in the hallway, she got up and opened her door.

In the hallway, She Man and Xu Yin were walking side by side toward the living room. Hearing the door open, they instinctively turned to look, and surprise flashed across their faces at seeing Jiang Lingxi.

Among the four female guests in the villa, even if they didn't want to admit it, Jiang Lingxi's looks were indisputably the best.

Her beauty is striking, with heavy makeup she's dazzling, yet light makeup makes her look so youthful that no one would doubt she's a high school student.

They still remembered her most viral set of photos from last year, where Jiang Lingxi was dressed as a high school student in uniform, immediately crowned by countless viewers as the campus "Goddess" and used as phone and computer wallpapers by countless teens.

Unfortunately, when the drama aired, her acting was as garish as the photos were stunning.

Due to this jarring contrast, someone ended up trending for two days, causing mixed reviews.

Previously, Jiang Lingxi would wear heavy makeup for the show recordings. Though it was beautiful and stunning, it clashed with our laid-back variety show's vibe, even overshadowing others, making it less comfortable than Lin Xuefei's clear and light makeup look.

They assumed they'd see the heavily made-up Jiang Lingxi again today, yet unexpectedly saw her with just a touch of lipstick and blush.

Her face was clear and tender, flushed with a rosy tint, and paired with eyes that seemed calmer and clearer, she was truly eye-catching.

"Teacher She, Teacher Xu, morning."

She Man reacted faster, snapping out of her amazement, and nodded slightly, "Morning." Remembering the cameras she glimpsed in the hallway, she added, "Xiao Xi, you're up early today."

"Not really, the day starts in the morning after all."

Xu Yin gently smiled, "Xuefei should be up soon too, but that Kai Yuan, he probably stayed up gaming again. Let's call him after breakfast, let him sleep in a bit longer."

Jiang Lingxi noticed these two industry seniors who completely changed their cold and indifferent attitudes from yesterday, and she raised an almost unnoticeable eyebrow.

Indeed, in front of the camera, no matter the private relationships, everyone has to appear to get along.

She's familiar with this trick!

In her past life ruling the court, there were people she despised, but everyone could have their flaws, be it poor hygiene or, worse, indulging subordinates in serious crimes.

As long as they were capable and useful, she would still address them affectionately.

Of course, if someone really crossed her line, settling accounts in the autumn was her forte.

The three of them chat and laugh as they head to the living room, where breakfast is already laid out on the side table.

Besides the breakfast, there is also a task card from the program team.

She Man picked up the task card and read, "Today's tasks: one, climb Little Green Mountain and take a group photo. Note: Everyone must participate. Two, camp at the foothill, each person needs to prepare one food item. Note: No seeking help from others."

"Little Green Mountain, huh, it's okay, not very tall, but we'll need to change clothes and shoes after breakfast."

"The tough part is the food, what should we prepare to eat?"

After exchanging their thoughts, they glanced at Jiang Lingxi, who had been quietly standing aside.

Why isn't she joining in the discussion now?

Jiang Lingxi was gazing toward the kitchen.

The guests rarely cooked for themselves, so naturally, the kitchen usage was infrequently and meagerly.

Meeting the two's gazes, she said, "I'm wondering where the ingredients will come from?"

She Man and Xu Yin, reminded, also realized the issue.

Xu Yin whispered, "The production team is really inconsiderate; without ingredients, do we have to buy from the locals?"

"Not necessarily," Jiang Lingxi picked up the card She Man had just put down, flipped to the back, and there it was, "There will be randomly dropped lucky ingredient cards on the way up the mountain, which can be exchanged for ingredients. Those without cards will have to find a way themselves."

She Man huffed, "Typical production team style!"

"Is there a new task, Sister Manman?"

Lin Xuefei covered her mouth, stifling a dainty yawn as she came from her room. Noticing the task card that was put back, and about to read it, she glanced to the side and froze.

She resisted the urge to frown as she quickly eyed Jiang Lingxi's drastically different makeup and outfit today.

With spring transitioning to summer, though it's chilly in the mountains, she brought many pretty little dresses this time. Today she wore a peach-pink one.

Yet, Jiang Lingxi wore a light pink puff-sleeve blouse with her makeup; even if it wasn't as eye-catching as her dress, the same style naturally favored the better-looking one.

Glancing at the task card, Lin Xuefei bit her lip. This is not a good time to go back and change.

Only after reading the card did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Since we're climbing, the dress will need to be changed later.

It's only breakfast time that they will be side by side; she can handle it!

She Man patted Lin Xuefei's shoulder, "Let's all sit down and eat first."

After leaving a portion for Jiang Kaiyuan, the four sat around the table to start breakfast.

Lin Xuefei was adamant not to sit next to Jiang Lingxi this time; she specifically sat between She Man and Xu Yin.

However, this positioned her directly across from Jiang Lingxi, where she'd be in her view whenever she looked up.

Barely halfway through her porridge, Lin Xuefei couldn't resist looking across again.

She suddenly lost her appetite!

Does she have to act all proper even when eating?

It's just breakfast, why pretend to be so elegant and noble?

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