Retired Villainess Transmigrates into a Cannon Fodder

Golden Agent of the Adonis (58)

With the cooperation plan for the variety show decided, Chu Xiang accompanied Fang Zhenxuan in watching certain classic variety shows with the highest ratings. She analyzed the details and explained why variety show A was popular, why some of the MCs were particularly famous and why some didn’t even have much of a presence. She also made inferences on the screen time of certain participants and the way a similar response would come across differently when said by two different people.

“When filming a variety show, it’s not just about being a good person, having a good personality or having charms. Being liked by others is the foundation of it all, but you have to know how to show a certain side of yourself for the audience. It’s like when you take photos in photoshoots, some angles aren’t the best but some are god-tier. You must pay more attention to this, so you should study it as a subject. With that, your character design will completely be the icing on the cake. However, I’m not going to make you come up with a fake persona. At most, let’s emphasize what you are good at. Do not rely on a character that you should embody; otherwise, your ship will capsize sooner or later.”

Chu Xiang sat cross-legged on the sofa, clutching onto a pillow as she explained to Fang Zhenxuan in detail.

On the laptop, Fang Zhenxuan wrote down all the main points that she mentioned. He also jotted down a lot of his own insights and analysis upon watching the variety shows.

He pointed to the TV screen, “This person didn’t have a strong presence in the first two episodes and he wasn’t very noticeable when he was partnered with others either. After he partnered with the captain in this episode, he suddenly appeared to be brighter and more conspicuous after singing and working together. Also, I find him rather entertaining. Everything he says somehow becomes a memorably funny phrase.”

“Nah, did you forget what my major is? I don’t have the ability to be in a daze on any given occasion,” Fang Zhenxuan laughed, thought carefully and said, “The other 5 seniors in the program group have been filming the show together for 3 years, so their relationship is undoubtedly great. It may not be that easy for me to join in, but should I try to get close with them as much as I can? By going back and forth in conversations, it might enable us to get to know each other even better. Besides, if I take the initiative to do so, the effect of it being captured in the film would be in our favor, right?”

“That’s right. Everyone who is there is present because this is their job and they’re merely going to work. Although they have been filming together for 3 years, becoming friends will not be a hard task. You have such a good personality and they can definitely see it with the way your Legislative Legion defended you wholeheartedly. Don’t worry, as long as you are generous, kind, less introverted and not very shy, they will definitely accept you,” Chu Xiang finished watching the episode of the variety show before she picked up the remote control. She picked out another episode from an overseas program and asked Fang Zhenxuan to watch some foreign but well-known actors and actresses. Ultimately, she wanted him to understand how variety shows operated.

Fang Zhenxuan turned to look at her with a smile on his face, “Hey, Sister Manager, do you think I’m attractive? Honestly?”

Chu Xiang replied without hesitation, “Of course! After all, you are so good-looking.”

Fang Zhenxuan touched his face, “so the reason you decided to sign me was because…cough, I didn’t expect that I won you by my face. Sigh, I always thought that it was because of my character.”

“There are many people with good character, but few are good-looking. Though, it’s true that I like handsome faces,” Chu Xiang turned to look at him. Looking at the face worthy of being a God at such a close distance made her feel rather happy, “Work hard and you can conquer the world!”

This was the first time that Fang Zhenxuan looked at Chu Xiang from such a close distance. Her eyes were so agile and charming that it captivated others, daring them to look away.

“Okay, I’ll listen to you,” He heard himself utter these words but felt that his heart was beating faster than usual.

The ringing of the phone interrupted their locked gazes. As Chu Xiang reached for the phone on the coffee table, Fang Zhenxuan turned back to watch the program on TV. But the scenes of the show merely flashed meaninglessly before his eyes as he wasn’t paying attention to it; all he wanted to do was to calm his rapidly palpitating heart.

Chu Xiang was a little surprised when she saw that the call was from the original owner’s best friend, “Hello? Yin Tong? You’re back?”

The other party said anxiously, “I’m at your doorstep, but are you not at home? Where are you?”

“I moved places,” Chu Xiang told her the address and said with a smile, “I’m fine. Are you driving over? If yes, then drive slowly. I’m totally fine, so there’s no need to rush.”

“Do you think I don’t understand your character? To hell with your ‘totally fine’ claims! I’ll come over now and buy you some delicious food. Wait for me, alright?” Yin Tong hung up the phone after she finishing speaking.

Fang Zhenxuan stood up and said, “You’re having friends over? Then, I’ll go back and watch this.”

“Oh, okay,” Chu Xiang got up to see him off, “Don’t stay up to watch it though. In two days, you’ll be filming one yourself. If your skin condition is not good, you’re not going to look good.”

Seeing that she cared so much about his face, Fang Zhenxuan couldn’t help laughing. He walked out the door and turned around to tell her, “Don’t drink.”

“I got it, stop nagging!”

“You have to listen even if you think that I’m nagging,” Fang Zhenxuan said softly, pursed his lips and smiled. Then, he waved his hands and entered the house opposite of hers.

Chu Xiang leaned against the door and laughed before she went in to cut a plate of fruit.

True to her word, Yin Tong arrived quickly. Both hands were full of scrumptious food, all of which seemed delicious.