Chapter 80: More Please – A Sweet Trip
Dong Ling considered the type of variety show for a while.
Since it was mainly for her and her girlfriend, no competitive shows, no adventure shows, no drama or intrigue, after thinking it over, Dong Ling decided on a slow-paced travel variety show, it didn’t need to be hugely popular, this type of show had a stable audience, it wouldn’t be completely unnoticed.
And with a slow-paced travel variety show, they could travel on the company’s dime, which sounded quite nice.
To increase the fun and interaction, the travel destination would be decided by netizens.
Dong Ling told Song Mingzhi about this plan and received her approval.
“Let’s release a pilot episode first, and as for the other guests, let the netizens vote, we’ll consider their suggestions, and then make the final decision.”
Song Mingzhi didn’t really want anyone to disturb their alone time, but a variety show couldn’t just be her and Dong Ling, they could choose some popular choices among the audience.
“Okay, it’s decided, I’ll have them start the project.”
In the world of capital, there was nothing that couldn’t be solved with money and connections, so the project quickly got underway.
So, on a beautiful day, netizens browsing online found that Canghai Entertainment had posted a new update and even bought a trending topic.
@CanghaiEntertainment: Our boss wants to go on a trip, but doesn’t have a destination in mind. How long has it been since you traveled? Where do you want to go most? Our boss is interested in any destination.
The slow-paced travel variety show “Cloud Travels” is officially launched, with regular guests @CanghaiEntertainmentDongLing and rising actress @SongMingzhi, who else do you want to see on the show? Leave your suggestions in the comments, we’ll seriously consider them.
[Click the link to watch the pilot episode of “Cloud Travels”]
The announcement was concise and clear, the purpose was clear, but the destination and guests were unknown. Besides knowing that Dong Ling and Song Mingzhi would be participating, netizens also saw the long list of tagged investors.
@ForeverAlone: Damn, is this what it means to be rich and carefree? The investors include real estate, media, food, education… and what are gaming and animal husbandry doing here?! Are they going to raise pigs on this show???
@IgnoranceIsBliss: Hahahahahahaha, I’m dying of laughter, CEO Dong is power, is this what it means to be a domineering CEO? I’m simping for my wife!
@PleaseSendMeOffToMyGrave: If this isn’t a marriage proposal disguised as a variety show, then what is it? I officially declare them locked together! My beautiful women are one!
@MayAllThingsGoWell: I’m suddenly interested in this variety show, I watched the pilot episode, netizens can send their suggested destinations to an email address, and the program team will randomly choose a destination, if this is true, it might even boost the local economy of certain places.
@ItIsSpring: Wow, it’s been so long since I traveled, I want to go to so many places, but because of time and financial constraints, I can only watch other people’s vlogs, I’ll go send an email now, please choose mine!
@WhoPlaysBigQiao: CEO Dong, please notice me! I highly recommend my Jiejie, her personality is both steady and playful, gentle and easygoing, please take her!
Dong Ling was also helpless about the investors.
Hearing that she was creating her own variety show, they all insisted on supporting her, saying they didn’t take care of her when she first started her business, and had to do it this time.
Dong was a common surname in Beihai, covering a wide range of industries, which was why even the animal husbandry industry was involved, because her second uncle was in the feed business.
As for gaming, Wen Han insisted on investing, Dong Ling considered it compensation for her taking over the male lead’s script and happily accepted.
Song Mingzhi also wanted to invest, but was strongly opposed by her girlfriend.
“I have money, and you’ve seen my support, there’s no need for you to contribute.”
Dong Ling still thought Song Mingzhi was just moderately well-off, that Song Mingzhi’s company was small to medium-sized, otherwise, why wasn’t Song Mingzhi involved in any business activities? She felt sorry for her wife’s hard-earned money and didn’t want her to spend it.
Song Mingzhi could only comply. She didn’t know that Dong Ling was underestimating her wealth, she just assumed Dong Ling felt it was unnecessary, and besides, her family matters hadn’t been completely resolved yet, it wouldn’t be too late to discuss it after everything was settled, Dong Ling wouldn’t care whether she had money or not, her attitude had always been the same.
Song Mingzhi’s lips curved upwards, and she kissed her girlfriend’s pink cheek.
Dong Ling kissed her back, it was originally just a quick peck, but then it escalated.
Fortunately, she had been successfully desensitized, and her various indicators had significantly improved, she didn’t even need to drink two glasses of water during breaks anymore, just one was enough, this was a sign of progress.
As for the variety show guests, Dong Ling asked the planning team and director to carefully select, prioritizing artists under her company who were suitable for this type of show, her own show naturally had to take care of her own children, and then choose others.
Dong Ling didn’t want too many people, so besides her and Song Mingzhi, there would only be two regular guests and two to four rotating guest stars per episode, depending on the situation.
In the end, the two regular guests they chose were Yun Jie, a variety show regular with a background in journalism, known for her high EQ and gentle personality, and Long Ji, a singer-songwriter known for her quiet and calm demeanor.
But Long Ji was difficult to invite, not because she was arrogant, but because she was reclusive, sometimes even her agent couldn’t reach her.
“It seems we’ll have to find someone else.”
Dong Ling said with some regret after hanging up the phone, she quite liked Long Ji’s songs and her outlook on life.
“Find someone else for what?”
Song Mingzhi came out of the bathroom, drying her hair, and asked.
Dong Ling explained the situation, and seeing Song Mingzhi’s expression, she said: “It’s fine, she’ll come.”
Dong Ling was quite surprised: “Mingzhi, do you know her?”
“I helped her once, she’s very grateful.”
Song Mingzhi had supported Long Ji when she was struggling, funding the production of her album, which was the album that made Long Ji famous.
Song Mingzhi had long forgotten about this, after all, she didn’t help out of compassion, but because she saw Long Ji’s talent and potential, she was a businesswoman with a keen sense for such things, Long Ji brought her profit, it was a win-win situation.
But just like Song Mingzhi said, Long Ji was very grateful, sending her holiday greetings and handmade gifts every year, a kind and grateful person. Song Mingzhi always reciprocated, so she remembered when Dong Ling mentioned her.
“Yay, that shouldn’t be a problem.” Dong Ling cheered slightly, took the towel from Song Mingzhi, and helped her dry her hair, “Mingzhi, you’re so amazing.”
“Let’s try something different tonight.”
“…Jiejie, you’re so amazing?”
Dong Ling said hesitantly, no longer as shy as before.
“Not that, Ling Ling, you know.”
Song Mingzhi rested her head on Dong Ling’s shoulder, the dampness from her hair spreading to Dong Ling.
Her fox-like eyes were gentle and affectionate, like a deep spring, wanting to drown her in them.
There weren’t many terms of endearment more captivating than “Jiejie,” and the one Dong Ling cried out last night was one of them, but Dong Ling was easily embarrassed, the more she teased her, the more she retreated, closing her shell tightly, not letting her touch the soft interior.
“Know what? I don’t know anything.”
Dong Ling deliberately avoided Song Mingzhi’s gaze, playing dumb, she could call her that in her mind, but couldn’t say it out loud when Song Mingzhi used it so intimately, it was too embarrassing.
Song Mingzhi cupped Dong Ling’s face, looked at her wandering eyes, and asked with suppressed laughter: “Really?”
Dong Ling’s voice was as soft as a mosquito: “Maybe a little.”
Song Mingzhi laughed heartily, burying her face in Dong Ling’s soft embrace, and only stopped laughing after a while.
She rested her head on Dong Ling’s shoulder and said with a smile: “Wife, you’re so cute.”
Dong Ling’s mind screamed, this is cheating, she felt dizzy and lay down.
Damn it, why did someone like Song Mingzhi, beautiful, elegant, even exist? Born just to captivate her soul!
When the official Weibo account released the list of guests, netizens once again marveled at the efficiency and power of capital.
@RuWoYiYi: It’s actually Long Ji, she’s never been on any variety show before, super excited!
@LingXiIsSoCool: Looking forward to “Cloud Travels,” looking forward to CEO Dong and Mingzhi!
@BaiYiShanJin: My Jiejie is one of the guest stars! I was so surprised when the official account replied to me, because my comment was way down there, not many likes, after all, she’s just the visual of a small, unpopular group, but they actually considered it! I almost cried when they replied, and I wasn’t even expecting much, because they only said they would consider it, but it actually happened!
Because of this last comment, “Cloud Travels” became popular before it even aired, even trending on Weibo, jokingly referred to as “Where is CEO Dong Going?” and “Boss, Please Look at My Baby.”
After all, who wouldn’t want their idol to have more exposure and resources, to be seen and loved by more people? The strong financial backing of “Cloud Travels” was enough to make people talk, not to mention the highly anticipated destination and guest selection process.
For the first episode, the program team specifically held a live stream to ensure transparency in the destination selection process.
Dong Ling wore light makeup, sat in front of the computer, the process was very simple, randomly selecting a number, then locating the corresponding email.
Dong Ling said “start” and pressed the button, after the number stopped, she located and opened the email, showed the destination, and ended the live stream immediately, the entire process less than three minutes.
The screen went black, the chat filled with question marks and confusion.
@BeautiesStickTogether: Beautiful lady, can you please not be so arrogant? Just announcing the destination and leaving, no two-minute chat?
@TheReason: Don’t you want views? Why so decisive?! No introduction to the program’s content or purpose or anything?
The official account replied to this comment: Watch the show and find out yourself.
Okay, quite unique, it immediately attracted netizens’ attention, and a new topic trended on Weibo.
Where is Yunxi Village?
Dong Ling was also searching for this place, the destination randomly selected during her live stream just now. The netizen who suggested it said it was her hometown, a place she couldn’t return to due to time and work constraints, the road there wasn’t easy, but it was very beautiful.
Dong Ling found some pictures, the village was very small, located in the mountains, the terrain steep, some houses built on cliffs, but it was indeed very beautiful, a good place for a romantic getaway with her girlfriend.
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