True Star

Chapter 61 : Curses and Harsh Words

"How about it everyone? Should we go with this? Is that a yes?" The handsome and slightly adorable young man held his microphone out to the audience, his smile exuding youthful energy and innocence.

The TV host was a charming young man no matter how one looked at him. His energy excited the audience and inspired affection from everyone, whether they were young or old, male or female.

"Yes!" A spontaneous shout rang out in reply across the studio, reverberating around the room. Everyone on stage could feel the audience's love for the young host.

A singer and a TV host, Chen Ming Xu was one of the most popular idols of the day.

"Alright! Next week, we will have a phone-call activity. I wonder what big-name celebrities our guests will call? All of us are surely very interested in finding out." Chen Ming Xu gave a charming smile and glanced towards the man sitting inconspicuously at the back as he added, "Especially Tang Feng, our senior in the business. You've been in this industry for quite some time now. Surely you must know many famous celebrities?"

"Hahaha! Tang Feng debuted very early on and was actually quite popular back then. I'm sure he knows many important people. Not to mention, he debuted in the same idol group as Ge Chen! I wonder if he's preparing a surprise for us next week and planning to call Ge Chen? I'm Ge Chen's super-fan, you know!"A third-rate female star sitting nearby played along with the host's words and wondered out loud.

"Ge Chen is extremely popular and busy right now. Where would he find the time to attend a show like ours? Tang Feng, don't let us down!" Another third-rate male celebrity added in a teasing tone to heighten the excitement. A number of people started laughing at the man's words, as if they already knew that calling Ge Chen would be impossible for Tang Feng next week.

Even if Tang Feng had known Ge Chen in the past, they now belonged to different worlds. The former still got teased regularly on variety shows and was scrambling about trying to survive in the industry. Yet Ge Chen had already become a top star. Their positions were clearly very different.

Of course, that was before.

Tang Feng smiled casually at the camera. "Just don't be too surprised next week!"

The audience laughed at his playful voice.

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The recording was already over, yet Chen Ming Xu was still chatting with audience members below. No matter how one examined him, he was exactly as people described him to be, a polite young man who was approachable and likable.

"Why does he keep picking on you?" Xiao Yu muttered in abhorrence, "There were so many people on stage, yet he only picks on you. It's as though he has a personal grudge against you. Every time you come here, he tries to ridicule you. Even though he's nothing more than an idol himself!"

"Alright, don't say such things on set. Let's go back." If he got angry at every single person who disliked him, then he'd probably be angered to death. Then again, Tang Feng truly wasn't sure why Chen Ming Xu kept pestering him. Every time he came for a recording, Chen Ming Xu always tried to embarrass him in front of the audience.

Thanks to Chen Ming Xu's incessant pestering however, there were always a few shots of Tang Feng in each episode. Tang Feng chuckled silently to himself at this. In any case, next week would be his last appearance on the show.

"Tang Feng, will you be able to contact Ge Chen next week?" Xiao Yu asked as she walked beside him.

Ge Chen... Tang Feng paused in his tracks and smiled. "He's a big star now. It wouldn't be appropriate for him to appear in a show like this, right? The production team just wants me to embarrass myself next week. So, there's no need to take their words to heart. It will be fine if I just call some of the newcomers in the company."