Afternoon.
Chen Feng returned to the rehearsal room as usual.
There was nothing wrong with refusing Jiang Wen, it just surprised them.
An opportunity that others dreamed of, Chen Feng decisively rejected it.
The reason was also ridiculous.
He wanted to hone his acting skills and broaden his acting range.
Can being an extra hone acting skills?
Jiang Wen didn't believe it.
So, he instinctively thought that Chen Feng must have another backer.
Perhaps that person was even more influential than him.
Therefore, he didn't insist further.
Let's wait and see.
If Chen Feng's subsequent competitions stalled, then that would be his level.
...
The afternoon passed quickly.
The atmosphere in the rehearsal room was very strange.
Chen Feng and Li Xiaodan were isolated.
Even if the two of them actively sought out others to rehearse with, the other five people made various excuses to decline, and as a result, they never managed to rehearse together.
No one was a fool.
Chen Feng understood in his heart.
Then so be it.
If they don't rehearse, they don't rehearse.
For him, it made no difference.
As long as he immersed himself in the role, Chen Feng was a genuine 'rabbit master,' and there was no need for him to act with others.
At that time, he would just act his own part.
Everyone would be responsible for any awkward transitions.
So Chen Feng simply stopped interacting with the others.
He pondered on his own.
The only thing that puzzled him was why Li Xiaodan was excluded.
Had she also followed in his footsteps?
Was it because of her role?
Li Xiaodan, after all, was different from Chen Feng; she didn't have such strong confidence, so she was constantly dragged along, unable to rehearse, and had cried twice out of frustration.
All of this was recorded by the cameraman in the rehearsal room.
...
Finally, at 8 PM, the golden prime time slot.
What is an Actor's grand live broadcast began.
Ten groups in a showdown.
Chen Feng's group, having the most people and the richest plot, was scheduled as the final act.
Even before the show started, topics were already trending online.
Several hot discussion points emerged.
For example, Li Han, the Crown Prince of the Beijing Circle, or Zhuang Feifei, one of the three sisters of the Beijing Circle, and even Xu Yao, Heitu's closed-door disciple.
Plus, the King of Topics, Chen Feng.
These four alone dominated the trending lists.
Especially Chen Feng.
What kind of performance would he bring this time?
Would he still be playing himself?
So, after the live broadcast officially began, the production team released all the plays for tonight's ten group competitions and the randomly selected roles of the contestants.
When they saw that Chen Feng had chosen the role of Bai Xiaonian from 'rain sounds,' the internet erupted in laughter.
Below the official live broadcast platform.
The comment section was almost paralyzed.
“What? That Chen Feng chose Bai Xiaonian? Hahahahahahaha, this is hilarious. He's going to play a rabbit master?”
“He probably won't be playing himself this time, right?”
“How can he still continue the competition? Just based on the previous two times, the Addict and the domestic abuser, the officials should thoroughly investigate him. This person definitely has issues.”
“If a psychologically twisted Addict can play a rabbit master well, I'll livestream myself doing a handstand while having diarrhea.”
“Playing Bai Xiaonian? That's truly classic.”
“666, suddenly I feel so sorry for Chen Feng. Why are none of the roles he chooses normal? Is he unlucky? Or is someone deliberately messing with him?”
“According to a rumor, Uncle Heitu seems to have arrived in the capital specifically to cheer on his closed-door disciple.”
“Nonsense, this episode, the most popular person will definitely be Li Han. He's a famous Crown Prince of the Beijing Circle; who wouldn't give him some face?”
“Our Feifei is not weak either.”
“Feifei is my wife, I'll always support you.”
“Tonight, the internet trolls are going to rake in money.”
...
The show's popularity remained high.
The viewership ratings also soared.
In the broadcast hall.
The host finished his segment, and the four judges also finished speaking. The promotion competition officially began.
The first group took the stage.
In the backstage lounge.
Everyone was staring at the monitor, watching the live broadcast.
Everyone was nervously anticipating.
Only Chen Feng was very idle.
He was holding his phone, constantly texting his mom.
Mom: Son, perform well tonight. Mom and your dad, and your grandpa, are all watching TV. We're just waiting for you to appear.
Chen Feng: Mom? Grandpa is lucid again? He can still watch TV?
Mom: Your grandpa has been lucid frequently lately, I don't know why. Ever since he dug up all our family treasures last time, he doesn't seem to have Alzheimer's as much.
Chen Feng looked speechless.
Mom: Son, as long as you get promoted this time, Mom will give you a big red envelope as a reward.
Chen Feng: Mom, save it. I told you last time to find reliable people to sell a few of our treasures. Did you sell them?
Mom: Hehe, son, you don't need to worry about that. Your grandpa knows some amazing people. We just casually sold three items and cashed in a lot of money.
Chen Feng blinked?
Grandpa again?
This is too outrageous, isn't it?
Has Grandpa become a tool?
When did he ever know amazing people?
But from another perspective, if the system arranged for Grandpa to have a fortune of tens of billions, then him knowing a few amazing people doesn't seem like such a fresh thing.
Chen Feng was somewhat uneasy and quickly replied.
Chen Feng: Mom, is it reliable? How much money did you cash in exactly?
Mom: Don't worry about it. I won't tell you how much money, but just remember, as long as you get promoted, Mom will give you a big red envelope.
Chen Feng: Your son really doesn't care about your red envelope. Just improve your and Dad's lives. If you really have money, just buy a house in the city. Be closer to me.
Mom: We'll talk about that later. Your dad recently took on another job; he can earn a bit.
Chen Feng's face instantly darkened.
Another job?
Aren't they worth tens of billions now?
Still taking jobs?
Chen Feng: Mom, you guys... you need to change your mindset. You're worth tens of billions; you're nouveau riche, you're tycoons. Still taking jobs? Aren't you tired?
Mom: Hehe, your dad said he'd take a job to earn some pocket money. All those treasures are for you; those are your future wealth.
Chen Feng fell silent.
His parents in this life were truly simple.
Forget it!
He'd better make decisions for them himself another day.
Relying on them to improve their own lives was harder than ascending to heaven.
As for those riches, Chen Feng truly didn't care for them now.
Just tens of billions.
With his current level as a God of Gamblers and his King of Cheats skills, making money was too simple.
As long as he nodded, he could have gotten two casinos last time.
So, after this promotion competition ends, he would find time to go back to his hometown.
It would be best if he could bring his parents to the city.
Just as Chen Feng was deep in thought, a round of applause suddenly erupted in the lounge.
He looked up.
Oh, Li Han was back.
A look of arrogance on his face.
Many contestants in the lounge stood up and gave him a thumbs-up as if fawning over him, some even shouting loudly: “Congratulations, congratulations, well done.”
Li Han never said a word.
As if he had done something insignificant, he leisurely returned to his previous seat.
His competition was over.
Successfully promoted.
No suspense.
Chen Feng shook his head, withdrew his gaze, and sighed in his heart.
In this world, doing well is not as good as marrying well, and marrying well is not as good as being born well.