103: Chapter 103 First Encounter

Previously, Lin Xiao had dug up almost all the gossip about the director.

Most of it was just embarrassing childhood stories, which showed that the director had been a decent person since entering the entertainment industry.

There was absolutely no dirty business like unspoken rules.

But this Young Master Jie was different.

His public persona was that of a talented, abstinent male star, but what was the reality?

Forget abstinence; even an average person's indulgence wasn't this exaggerated.

Selecting 'concubines' was his favorite activity.

He would pick his favorites from among the young starlets who had just entered the industry, acting as a groom every night.

Most of these young starlets didn't dare to resist for fear of offending this senior.

Occasionally, one or two would want to expose him, but under various threats, they either chose to swallow their resentment or leave the industry.

Young Master Jie played around so much that he caused many girls to have abortions and even forced one or two easy targets to give birth to the children.

Things like soliciting prostitutes weren't even worth mentioning.

Anyway, he would soon be eating state-provided meals in prison.

As for Young Master Jie's Fansite Admin, He Xiaomei, she was a total brainless fan.

The kind with no brains at all, who only knew how to protect her master all day long.

Despite being a Rich Second Generation, she was willing to become Young Master Jie's sycophant.

The only reasons Young Master Jie even glanced at her and brought her on the show were to scam her out of her money.

And of course, he could occasionally trick her into bed too.

For someone like this, Lin Xiao wouldn't even dream of greeting him; even a single extra glance felt like it would dirty his eyes.

Lin Xiao had also carefully looked into the Host Yan Sen and the actress He He. Although they had some minor gossip surrounding them, their character was generally fine.

Noticing Lin Xiao's gaze, the two of them took the initiative to come forward and say hello.

The atmosphere finally wasn't too awkward.

The director let out a slow sigh of relief, and seeing that the time was right, he began to announce the first segment.

"Alright, the primary goal for each group now is to choose the house you will be living in for the next three days!"

"These houses vary in size, and of course, they won't be chosen randomly."

"You will decide the order of selection in the simplest way possible: by comparing sizes!"

Just as the director said this, Lin Ran's voice suddenly came through his earpiece.

"Oho, comparing sizes? Then we're sure to win. A-Xiao is super big!"

Lin Ran forgot that her microphone wasn't turned off when she spoke, so this sentence was heard not only by everyone present but also by the audience in the Live Stream Channel.

Lin Xiao's toes instantly curled in embarrassment.

He had expected all sorts of pranks on a variety show like this, but he hadn't expected Lin Ran to drop such a bombshell right at the start.

Lin Ran also realized what she'd done after the fact, and the embarrassment in her heart was no better than Lin Xiao's.

What kind of scandalous words had she just said?

Her public persona was supposed to be quiet and cool!

Logically, at a time like this, the director and the permanent guests could have smoothed things over.

But that Young Master Jie had disliked Lin Xiao from the start, so how could he possibly let go of this opportunity for ridicule?

"It seems Teacher Lin Ran has revealed something."

Young Master Jie didn't forget his own persona; he muttered coldly, fully embodying the image of a straight man with dry humor.

Meanwhile, He Xiaomei, who had no idol baggage, said bluntly, "How can Lin Ran's brother be so indecent? Won't this get the Live Stream Channel banned? Oh dear, will we even be able to finish recording the show?"

With this dirty water being splashed on him, Lin Xiao cried out in his heart that he was being wronged.

He hadn't done anything!

At this moment, the bullet comments on the live stream were also refreshing frantically.

[Wait, is the rating for this show this high?]

[Heh, I already felt that Lin Ran woman was faking it. See, hasn't she been exposed now?]

[Male god, cover your ears quickly! How can our clean and pure male god hear such filthy language!]

...

Seeing that the scene was about to spiral out of control, Yan Sen quickly interrupted with a half-joke: "Don't get any wild ideas, we're a respectable show. We're using this to compare sizes!"

As he spoke, he took out a dice cup handed to him by a staff member.

"Who wants to start?"

"I'll go first then."

Lin Xiao took the initiative to step forward and began to shake the dice.

While shaking, he confirmed, "The one with the highest total chooses first, right?"

"Yes, the group with the highest total has priority..."

However, before Director Zhang could finish, Lin Xiao opened the dice cup.

Six, six, six!

There was silence on the screen, but the audience outside the screen started spamming bullet comments again.

[What's going on? How can there be such a coincidence?]

[No, no, I've felt something was off about Lin Ran's brother since just now. He's way too flashy. Could he be a newcomer the Production Crew is planning to promote?]

[Don't talk nonsense above. It's just the highest points, right? It's not completely impossible.]

...

"Alright, your turn."

Lin Xiao seemed to have expected this result; he wasn't very surprised as he handed the dice cup back.

Yan Sen and He He exchanged a look, and He He planned to go shake them.

But He Xiaomei beat her to it.

"I'll do it!"

As if throwing a tantrum, He Xiaomei glared at Lin Xiao and began to shake the dice cup vigorously.

Then, with a 'thud', she slammed it onto the table.

"Tsk, why use so much force? It's not like it'll be the highest anyway."

Lin Ran muttered under her breath.

This time she had learned her lesson and repeatedly confirmed that her microphone was off.

But even though her voice was low, it was still heard by those nearby.

He Xiaomei said huffily, "Why is it impossible to be the highest? If we also get three sixes, then we'll have to have a rematch!"

"Yes, yes, yes, you're right."

Lin Xiao couldn't be bothered to argue with someone like her. He gave a perfunctory response and gently tugged at Lin Ran's clothes. "Sis, watch your persona. Leave the rest to me."

Lin Ran looked over to where the staff were not far away and indeed saw her manager looking at her with a warning expression.

She had no choice but to endure it.

However, when He Xiaomei opened the dice cup, she still couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hahaha, truly impressive!"

After Lin Ran finished speaking, she immediately shut her mouth, looking like a well-behaved girl.

This time, the people around were stunned once again.

Because the points that He Xiaomei had so confidently shaken out were actually three ones!