Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 411 - 303. Live Variety Show

Chapter 411: 303. Live Variety Show

"This little surprise... I really like it."

After the rain, the two lay side by side on the bed and started chatting privately.

Mou Keyan squinted her eyes, drawing circles on Lu Jincheng’s chest with one hand, her breath as sweet as orchid.

She took the leather ring from the headboard, put a finger through it, and swung her wrist back and forth.

It was like she was relishing the experience and thrill frame by frame.

Lu Jincheng smiled and rubbed her little head, then reached over to brush her thick curls to one side, pondering for a few seconds.

"This doesn’t count, at most it’s just a little dessert."

"Huh?"

Mou Keyan blinked.

Wasn’t that the little surprise for her just now?

"What is it then?"

"Actually, it’s hard to say whether it counts as a surprise, but I indeed have some official business, and I wanted to find the right moment to talk to you about it."

"Just say it."

Mou Keyan came back to her senses, straightened her head, and put on a serious listening expression.

"There is something I need your opinion on. Douyu is preparing to collaborate with Mango TV and Penguin Video to host a PGC live interactive reality show."

Lu Jincheng slowly spoke, watching Mou Keyan’s pupils gradually dilate in the darkness.

"The reason for hosting this contest is that we repeatedly advised President Chen, and to ensure the show’s effect, they requested Golden Stone Media to send an anchor to participate."

"I plan to send you."

"...Me? Me participating?"

Mou Keyan was startled, her eyes full of confusion.

"I don’t even know what this contest is about... and aside from dancing, I can’t do anything."

"You’ve seen talent shows, right? It’s just that this time it’s a live broadcast audition, all in all, pretty much the same."

Lu Jincheng said with a smile, patting her hand and patiently explaining.

This national goddess live reality show, named "Goddess 101," was his suggestion.

The program would be live-streamed in its entirety on Douyu TV, with open auditions in major cities.

Nationally selected beauties would compete in variety shows to select 101 goddesses, then through brutal knockout rounds, the online audience would vote for the top ten.

The national top ten would move into Goddess Castle to begin a month and a half of live-streamed life.

Ultimately, a limited number of goddesses, through various challenges, would debut and become famous, creating real goddess entertainment groups.

"Goddess 101" was different from traditional variety shows as it also incorporated the hottest live broadcasting, allowing netizens to vote in real-time, ensuring strong participation and interaction, which was unprecedented in the variety show market.

Moreover, it broke the traditional model of talent selection based solely on singing and dancing.

The show would focus on nurturing the contestants’ talents, appearance, emotional intelligence, personality, and life skills, aiming to develop true goddesses with both beauty and personality.

Mr. Lu initially planned to do it himself, but at this stage, Golden Stone Media did not have the connections, funds, or influence to plan such a large-scale contest.

But President Chen of Douyu could.

From his knowledge of President Chen’s character in his past life, convincing him was just a matter of two key points.

One was to enhance real-time interaction; unlike the pre-recorded variety shows, each selection phase would consist of several continuous hours of live broadcasting without any NG (no good) takes.

Every reaction was made in real time, which could be described as "what you see is what you get," giving "Goddess 101" a highly valued authenticity.

The second was open development.

Merely watching was not enough; as a nurturing reality show, the fate of each goddess was determined by the "goddess value" contributed by the audience.

This hands-on nurturing of a personal goddess provided a sense of achievement that simply watching live streams and commenting could not compete with, also eliminating the possibility of underhanded manipulations.

It was all about popularity.

"Got it? So today, I mainly came to ask for your opinion."

Lu Jincheng propped himself up with one hand, took a water cup from the bedside, and drank a big gulp.

"Do you want to go?"

"..."

Mou Keyan unconsciously bit her lip, deep in thought.

Having been an anchor for so long, she was not unfamiliar with the world of fame and fortune.

Listening to Lu Jincheng describe it, participating in this contest could potentially benefit her future significantly.

Whether it was more exposure, a larger platform to showcase herself, or a more valuable social circle, all would set her on a new trajectory in life.

But in the adult world, there was no scale that tipped only to one side.

She would also have to pay an unknown price.

What did going to the contest represent?

If she really made it to the end...

Could she still quietly lean on his shoulder and chat like now?

Could she still accompany him every now and then?

Would there still be a chance for a secret, surprise-filled and romantic date in the winter of Jiang City with Lu Jincheng?

In other words, participating in this contest meant being away on trips for several months at a time.

Her burgeoning career as a mainstay live streamer would probably be put on hold.

Advertisements revenues paused, gift revenues paused, traffic pushes paused...

Everything paused.

Whether making a name for herself or being eliminated and returning to the company did not matter.

After such a long time away from the man, would her position as the top hostess at Golden Stone Media still be secure?

Would someone else rise quietly, taking her place?

Thinking of the sisters in the WeChat group with hidden agendas, and recalling the face of someone who sneaked into Mr. Lu’s room one evening and got caught...

The answer seemed quite clear.

It would certainly happen.

Mou Keyan suddenly felt a tightening in her chest, somewhat hesitant.

"You just said, to ensure the show’s effect, then... am I the best fit to participate?"

She frowned slightly, thought for a while, and then forced a smile.

"Don’t worry, you don’t need to feel pressured; as I said, the decision is definitely up to you."

"Whether for professional or personal reasons, I definitely consider what’s best for you and respect your opinion."

Lu Jincheng smiled, seemingly having read everything from her expression.

"If you’re not interested, there are other candidates in the company."

"I understand, I’ll consider it seriously."

Mou Keyan rarely showed a blank expression, pausing for a while before responding in a soft voice.

She seemed to indeed have some thoughts, pursed her lips, and forced a smile.

"What if... I ask for your opinion?"

"..."

Lu Jincheng blinked, not expecting the question to be thrown back at him.

He was just about to open his mouth to phrase his response when Mou Keyan suddenly revealed an expression he had never seen before, slightly melancholic.

She then asked an even more ludicrous question.

"When it comes down to it, would you prefer to take a step back and remain a major anchor at Douyu, or step out of your comfort zone ready to debut as a female star..."

"Which girl, holding her whole heart, calling you ’master,’ do you... think you would enjoy more?"