Rejected by Blood, Embraced by Love: All-Round Star Goes Viral

Gu Zhi paused for a moment; it seemed the family variety show was indeed ending soon. When she initially signed the contract with the director team, it was for six episodes.

Before she could speak, the director earnestly looked at her, "To be honest, we really want to create a powerful girl group, and you just have the ability to do so."

Gu Zhi hesitated for a moment, looked at him, and said, "Discuss the details with my agent."

"Great!" The director quickly agreed, "I'll arrange it right away, and you'll lead the S Class next episode!"

Gu Zhi: "..."

She hadn't agreed, right?

Nearby, seeing this scene, Gu Yiyi's expression froze.

She waited for a long time, but the director didn't come to ask her to stay for the next episode. Instead, he cheerfully went to contact Gu Zhi's agent!

Why!?

Both of them were here to assist, but Gu Zhi was asked to stay while she wasn't. Where would her face be put moving forward!?

She had clearly danced well today and trained very diligently; Gu Zhi didn't even have more screen time than her!

Gu Yiyi was extremely annoyed but couldn't lash out in front of everyone. She was also in a hurry to shoot another variety show, so she had to forcefully hold it in.

Behind her, Liang Wanning, witnessing this, felt even more frustrated.

Gu Zhi is going to stay as an assistant mentor? Why!?

She had just debuted earlier this year and formed a group ranking at the bottom. How could she guide her!?

And Gu Yiyi, she was almost downgraded to an A rating today, all because of them!

Liang Wanning tightly pinched her palm, filled with anger and defiance.

Gu Zhi, however, didn't pay attention to the surroundings.

After removing her makeup, she went out with Han Liheng.

They had to hurry to today's recording of "Dear Family", which was already past seven, and the sky had darkened.

After coming out, they were informed that their parents had already been taken to the local recording location by the program team.

Gu Zhi was a bit surprised but didn't say anything. Qu Qi picked up her luggage and directly took her to the airport.

Gu Zhi also just learned that today's events were causing quite the stir online.

Pictures of her and Han Liheng together were circulated multiple times, creating a new CP — the Lychee CP, and some even started Super Topics.

Gu Zhi: "..."

Out of sight, she simply turned off Weibo.

Then she noticed a neglected unread message on WeChat from three hours ago:

QHY: Gone to record stage variety show?

Gu Zhi paused and replied with a "Hmm."

Shortly thereafter, a prompt reply came through:

QHY: Looking forward to Teacher Gu's stage, stay safe.

Gu Zhi: "..."

She responded with "Thank you" and shut down the phone, closing her eyes to rest.

Meanwhile, far away in the vast Northwest, the sixth episode of "Dear Family" had already started streaming live!

To get ahead, the program team brought Father Qin and Mrs. Qin, Gu Mu and Father Han, and Han Mu over first, with everyone else arriving as well.

This episode was shot in a small town in the Northwest, surrounded by mountains and quite remote, taking two to three hours of traveling.

It was the first time Father Qin and Mrs. Qin ventured far without Gu Zhi, feeling somewhat unaccustomed but much less awkward compared to the first or second episode.

Even when facing prominent figures, they were learning to hold their own.

Jiang Xiangwan and Sun Chaohua took special care of them, not allowing them to carry their own luggage.

On the other side, Gu Mu had to carry her own suitcase; her health was just recovering, and unaccustomed to heavy labor, carrying a large suitcase was indeed strenuous.

She gave Qi Yunlin several signals, but he seemed oblivious.

Finally, it was Sun Chaohua who couldn't bear it, lending her a hand.

Qi Yunlin stood behind Qi's mother, looking complex in expression, head slightly lowered, lost in thought.

The Gu Family had been through too much lately, and if not handled properly, it might affect the entire family.

At this time, however, the Gu Family were eager to form alliances through marriage.

It was clear to everyone what their intentions were.

If it were before, they might have just agreed.

But just as Gu Yiyi's identity was exposed, everyone knew she was a fake; how could the Qi Family marry a fake just like that?

Moreover, the family was already in a precarious state.

Mrs. Qi didn't nod, and Qi Yunlin didn't say anything either.

He used to really want to marry Gu Yiyi, but now, that desire was gradually fading...

If it were Gu Zhi who was marrying him, maybe... he would consider it.

Qi Yunlin was somewhat absent-minded, slightly frowning at the empty seats next to Father Qin and Mrs. Qin.

Upon arrival, the program team promptly opened the live stream and began recording.

Director Chen introduced, "Welcome everyone to the recording site of the sixth episode of our family variety show in Longxi Province.

Here, we have a rich historical heritage, the legendary Silk Road that stretches ancient and contemporary, the gloriously mysterious Dunhuang World that everyone yearns for... and under our feet, we have the loess plateau, mysterious and powerful civilian kilns."

Everyone: "..."

The live chat was bustling with activity, a surge of audience nearly jamming it.

[Wow, the program team was generous for one episode and revealed their true nature again, taking them to the cave dwelling?]

[Reasonable suspicion that the program team was generous in the last episode because Emperor Qi came and they didn't dare be negligent, hence the overspend /dog head.]

[Oh my, the Gu Family actually came! I thought they would be too ashamed, how dare they face Gu Zhi. By the way, why is there only Mrs. Gu this episode, where's Chairman Gu?]

[That question is probably for the police in the Capital City haha, Chairman might be stuck in detention right now!]

[Ahh Little Zhilia reporting! Where's my wife, my heartbreakingly dazzling wife?]

[Zhi Zhi is still recording "New Star Girl" right? Didn't make it.]

[Damn it, I get mad at the mention of "New Star Girl", why is Gu Yiyi so shameless, snatching someone's life, snatching someone's spotlight, just loves taking other's things?]

The barrage was chaotic, with all sorts of discussions.

Director Chen glanced at the comments and explained:

"Gu Zhi, Gu Yiyi, and Han Liheng couldn't make it because of other engagements, so we started recording first to avoid delays."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement with no objections.

Their gaze inadvertently drifted toward Gu Mu and Father Qin and Mrs. Qin.

Director Chen looked at them and couldn't help but boldly ask:

"By the way, due to some occurrences on our show lately, two families have been caught up in certain rumors, sparking discussions among netizens. Since both families are right here, I want to take this opportunity to ask: regarding the online talk about genuine and fake heiresses, do the families have any thoughts?"

Everyone: "!"

[!!!?]

[Wow, daring to ask such a question, does this show chase popularity over safety? haha!]