The Gorgeous Omega Came to Seduce Me [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 13

A Moment of Affection, this new dating show, is an experimental project jointly launched by Fruit TV and Sky Brilliance, featuring entirely novel processes and formats.

For instance, except for the pilot episode on the first day which was pre-recorded, A Moment of Affection adopts a fully live-streamed format from the official start date. Whenever there are activities scheduled, cameras follow the participants in real-time, broadcasting everything online. Neither the civilian guests nor the celebrity guests are exempt. Every move will be magnified endlessly, diminishing the impact of scripted personas and predetermined flows. There’s simply no room for malicious editing.

Audiences can witness the most authentic versions of the celebrities through live broadcasts—no dramatic moments can be hidden. So, if anyone thinks they can use this dating show to craft a persona or whitewash scandals… they’re practically digging their own grave.

Still, some might take the gamble, mused a cameraman as he adjusted his equipment.

Today was the pilot day for A Moment of Affection. The vans carrying the invited celebrities had begun arriving one after another at the filming location. The cameraman focused, swiveling his lens toward a slowly stopping van, ready to capture some initial footage.

The first to step out was Fruit TV’s renowned host—San Yang, the golden-voiced emcee with a lively style who had effortlessly commanded countless major events.

Since San Yang was responsible for guiding the show’s flow, a Fruit TV cameraman had been filming him since he boarded the van. There would be no shortage of footage featuring him, so after briefly recording a few clips, the cameraman shifted his focus elsewhere.

The second to arrive was Zhu Linchen, a recently rising comedian—an unremarkable-looking but quick-witted Beta.

After gaining some popularity, Zhu Linchen had appeared as a guest on several variety shows, all to positive audience feedback. Clips of his witty remarks frequently trended on short-video apps, with comment sections flooded with “LOLs.”

The A Moment of Affection production team had invited Zhu Linchen precisely to rely on him to liven up awkward moments. After all, with a fully live-streamed format, if things went south and the guests ended up in an ugly spat, everyone would suffer the humiliation of a public meltdown.

The moment Zhu Linchen got out of the van, he enthusiastically greeted San Yang and even pulled him into a hug when he got closer. The two young men embraced, though San Yang’s looks clearly outshone Zhu’s.

Peering through the viewfinder at Zhu Linchen’s beaming face, the cameraman dutifully kept filming while mentally scoffing: Just two days ago, this guy was complaining about San Yang’s hosting style being too bland and unimpressive. Not even famous yet, but already a master of two-faced flattery.

After performing his “close friendship” act with San Yang, Zhu Linchen immediately took the initiative to prompt the show’s flow and hype up the guests. While praising the venue’s selection and setup alongside San Yang, he pointedly remarked, “I heard the production team invited some truly heavyweight guests this time—people who’ve never appeared on-screen before, shrouded in mystery. It’s bound to be interesting. We’ll have to chat properly once they arrive.”

San Yang smiled, his expression practically dripping with sarcasm. “Speaking of heavyweight guests, who could possibly surpass Qin Ming? With his wealth of experience, he’s the best person to offer guidance to the dating participants.”

At this point, who doesn’t know that the mysterious guest is Cheng Mi’s rumored love interest? The show’s official Weibo has been bombarded with complaints from Cheng Mi’s fans over the past two days. Zhu Linchen really has a knack for stepping on landmines.

“Hahaha, right, right,” Zhu Linchen laughed. “Teacher Qin is the real senior here. I’m still waiting for him to give me some pointers on how to get out of singlehood.”

—As everyone knows, Qin Ming and his manager are a couple, married for years with a rock-solid relationship.

San Yang nodded. “Teacher Qin definitely has authority on this matter.”

San Yang was thoroughly uncomfortable with the small talk with Zhu Linchen, but fortunately, the third van soon arrived on the scene, finally freeing him from the awkward pleasantries.

The gray van gradually slowed down and parked right next to Zhu Linchen’s car.

“Oh, it’s Xiao Mi!” Zhu Linchen, who had been standing beside San Yang, suddenly bounced excitedly, waving exaggeratedly with a beaming smile as he dashed toward Cheng Mi’s van.

San Yang maintained his smile and turned to the camera, saying, “Looks like Chenchen really is Xiao Mi’s die-hard fan. See how excited he is.”

The cameraman couldn’t speak, so he simply followed San Yang’s cue, panning the shot to capture Zhu Linchen and Cheng Mi.

The van door was opened by an assistant, and out jumped a girl dressed in a simple polo shirt and plaid skirt, her hair tied in a ponytail, radiating youthful energy. Her slender figure, typical of an Idol, paired with her clear, innocent eyes and Cheng Mi’s naturally sweet girl-next-door face, made her look exactly like the idealized first love described in online posts.

Zhu Linchen was momentarily stunned by the full force of Cheng Mi’s beauty.

Cheng Mi, however, smiled gently and said, “You must be Teacher Zhu, right? I’ve seen a lot of your clips—they’re so funny!”

“Yes, yes, that’s me!” Zhu Linchen snapped out of it and bowed exaggeratedly. “Hello, Teacher Xiao Mi! I’m so honored you know who I am!”

Cheng Mi blinked in surprise, her wide eyes darting to San Yang as she laughed awkwardly, as if silently pleading for rescue.

San Yang kept smiling but played along, stepping in with a cheerful tone. “Xiao Mi, you might not know this, but Chenchen is your biggest fan. He collects all your merch—his place is packed with it!”

Cheng Mi’s expression turned genuinely surprised, and she reached out to shake Zhu Linchen’s hand with an air of innocence. “Really? Thank you for your support, Teacher Zhu.”

Zhu Linchen gingerly shook her hand and immediately let go, spinning around to strike an exaggerated victory pose. “Yes! I shook Xiao Mi’s hand! Xiao Mi’s actual hand! I’m the luckiest guy alive—I’m never washing this hand again!”

San Yang laughed obligingly, while Cheng Mi bashfully lowered her gaze.

Just then, Qin Ming’s van pulled up, diverting everyone’s attention.

Qin Ming, an Alpha who looked young but had long settled into a middle-aged mindset, had a manager-wife who couldn’t be bothered to treat him like a celebrity. As a result, he’d practically forgotten he was supposed to maintain a public image. His vibe was far more casual compared to the previous two arrivals—not only did he open the van door himself, but before greeting San Yang and the others, he even stuck his head back inside as if he had something else to say.

However, the next second, he was mercilessly pushed away, and the van door promptly slammed shut in Qin Ming’s face.

Qin Ming: “…”

San Yang & Zhu Linchen: Pfft… Hahahaha! No, no, we shouldn’t laugh, hahaha!

Qin Ming wasn’t angry at being rejected by his wife. He turned around and casually waved at San Yang and the others. “Hello there.”

San Yang waved back and teased with a smile as Qin Ming approached, “Teacher Qin, Sister Zhou still won’t acknowledge you, huh?”

“No, you don’t understand,” Qin Ming said with a calm yet stubborn expression. “She actually cares about me deeply—she’s just not good at expressing it.”

Zhu Linchen immediately chimed in, “Love speaks without words.”

Only then did Qin Ming glance at Zhu Linchen and nod. “Exactly. That’s how it is.”

At this point, Qin Ming scanned the group and asked, “Weren’t there supposed to be four Love Consultants? Where’s the last one?”

“Oh, that person hasn’t arrived yet,” Zhu Linchen answered first.

It was a major taboo in the industry for a newcomer to be absent when a senior figure like Qin Ming had already made an appearance. By speaking up first, Zhu Linchen deliberately framed Ji Liao in a negative light.

“Oh? You know the last Love Consultant?” Qin Ming casually glanced at Zhu Linchen.

“Uh,” Zhu Linchen stiffened, then glanced at Cheng Mi beside him before hastily backtracking, “No, I don’t. I have no idea who it is. Isn’t the production team keeping it a mystery?”

Qin Ming withdrew his gaze and turned to San Yang. “No one knows anything about this last person—the production team kept it under wraps until the very last day. Seems like it’s not just us who are curious; the online discussions are pretty heated too.”

Cheng Mi’s expression darkened at these words.

San Yang, however, remained relaxed and casually remarked, “I heard the real-time viewership numbers have spiked.”

Having been in the industry for a while, he knew Qin Ming’s status was untouchable—the production team wouldn’t be foolish enough to maliciously edit a heavyweight like him just for clicks.

“Seems like they’re not a good person,” Qin Ming turned to San Yang. “What do you think?”

San Yang: …What do I think? I take back what I said earlier. You really don’t have to go this hard.

While San Yang was speechless, Zhu Linchen seized the moment to interject, as if unintentionally, “Our show is about pursuing love, after all. The Love Consultants are here to help the guests find their A Moment of Affection. At the very least, they should respect and cherish love, maybe even have some insights into it.”

Whether others respected love or not was debatable, but someone who harassed others didn’t.

San Yang couldn’t help but shoot Zhu Linchen a look.

Cheng Mi, who should have been at the center of this awkward tension, remained silent, standing off to the side as if it had nothing to do with her. Yet the faint melancholy on her face made it impossible for anyone to criticize her harshly.

Zhu Linchen stole a glance at Cheng Mi, thinking: After buttering her up like this, she better remember this favor. Don’t turn around and pretend we never met after the show ends.

As undercurrents of tension swirled among the four, a black Alphard van came into view. It smoothly navigated the curve into the buffer lane, its sleek body reflecting a flash of sunlight. The van gradually slowed down, exuding a composed yet aloof efficiency—like a black panther guarding its treasure, lowering its stance only after confirming the visitor’s credentials.

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow slightly—the car wasn’t bad.

Standing at the back of the crowd, Cheng Mi lifted his head, his breathing becoming uneven as he fixed his gaze intently on the closed car window.

San Yang remained neutral, showing little reaction.

Zhu Linchen also wore a look of disdain. How attractive could someone who engages in sexual harassment really be? Probably not even as good-looking as him. So what if they’re an Alpha? It just means they have pheromones, making it easier for them to…

The tightly shut car door suddenly swung open. Despite the sweltering heat, the person opening it was wearing long sleeves. Judging solely by the slender, elegant hand gripping the door and the glimpse of wrist visible… it had to be said, they were quite striking.

Zhu Linchen: …So what if their hand is nice-looking?

Nice hands don’t necessarily mean the person is attractive. Besides, this could just be the assistant’s hand…

A pristine pair of Air Force 1s stepped onto the ground. A female Alpha, dressed in white cargo pants and a neatly tailored, sporty ice-silk jacket, stood before everyone with an indifferent expression. When her cold, detached gaze swept over them, all four people present froze.

Qin Ming had only heard before that his cousin had an exceptionally talented composer under her wing but had never met them. He hadn’t expected the kid to be so good-looking.

And that aura…

Qin Ming watched as Ji Liao gave a slight, indifferent nod toward the car, then briskly pulled the door shut. She casually adjusted the zipper already pulled up to the top before striding toward the group.

Her tall, slender figure resembled a green bamboo stalk, naturally exuding grace and resilience.

That ascetic air emanating from her very bones… Qin Ming glanced subtly at Cheng Mi, whose displeasure was evident even through his makeup.

Ji Liao’s first impression didn’t seem like someone who would engage in sexual harassment. ^o^

…Hah, Qin Su’s taste really was impeccable.