The rest of the segments were basically tasks for Xiao He and Pu Rong.

The game segments were generally very simple, even more brainless and simplistic than the games on "Happy Everyday." It was clear that due to the accident on "Fearless Journey," the Program Group here was now being extremely cautious regarding the safety of the guests during the games.

It was just really boring, yet they insisted on pretending it was very interesting and hilarious.

Xiao He: "...They really are struggling to force this, aren't they."

It was also clear that the Program Group was truly out of ideas.

However, a good point about the Program Group capitalizing on fan economy was that many people in the live audience were true fans.

Most of them were little box fans who had specifically rushed to the scene after receiving the news.

No matter what Xiao He did, the scene would erupt in cheers. Even for the simplest and most boring mini-games, everyone would enthusiastically cheer and scream.

This actually made Xiao He feel a bit embarrassed.

He had originally intended to just go through the motions and show his face, but with everyone being so enthusiastic, it seemed unjustifiable if he didn't put in some effort, right?

Consequently, Xiao He performed the Bone-Cleaving Knife again, drawing shocked gasps from the entire audience. Pu Rong followed up with a set of his family's martial arts, receiving a round of applause.

With their solid skills, these two proved once again how highly compatible they were with their roles in "the thief catcher 2." They truly were Jiang Rushuai and Shen Jue themselves!

Many people had only seen Xiao He's De-boning Knife Technique in movies and short videos, and some still suspected it was video editing and special effects. They ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) had never seen such an exciting spectacle live before. They were all shocked, even the resident hosts had their jaws dropped, and the Program Group Director off-stage was grinning from ear to ear.

"We've got content! We've got content! This weekend's trending search must belong to our 'mars collision'!"

This newly appointed Program Group Director rubbed his hands, as if he had finally seen hope for his career.

So what if the neighboring "Happy Everyday" had the Film Crew of a big-budget May Day project? 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

They had "the thief catcher 2," and they had Xiao He!

With this final live knife demonstration, who could resist watching a few times?

Hehe, topics, popularity, ratings—we're going to take them all!

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Soon, this episode of the variety show concluded smoothly.

This episode would air next week, which was the last Saturday before May Day.

For all the films in the May Day period, this timing was undoubtedly a crucial juncture. The success or failure of the initial pre-sale box office rush would depend on this.

However, the subsequent work was no longer Xiao He and his team's responsibility.

Since "mars collision" was now a project under the Director's family, the post-production editing would certainly favor their Film Crew, and they would definitely help vigorously with promotion and support.

This was something "Happy Everyday" couldn't compare to.

Xiao He walked back to the backstage area, where the Director and the Program Group Director, who had been watching from below the stage, immediately came up to greet him.

"Thank you for your hard work, thank you for your hard work. This recording went very smoothly. We are very grateful for the cooperation of all the teachers."

The new Director brought into the Program Group team had been poached by the Lin family from elsewhere after "Fearless Journey." He was a parachute hire for this team, surnamed Qi. He was a rather slick Director who was quite sharp in his speech and actions, leaving no room for criticism, and his attitude toward Xiao He could be described as very friendly.

"Thank you, and thank you to Director Qi and everyone in the Program Group for your hard work this time."

Xiao He did not take these compliments for granted; instead, he humbly exchanged pleasantries with the other party. Meanwhile, Qu Qiuyan, who had come off stage with them, had already headed toward the backstage lounge.

Since the emotional segment led by Qu Qiuyan was actually the final segment of this episode, Qu Qiuyan's eyes were still a bit red when she stepped off the stage. The Director, holding tissues and a mirror, followed Qu Qiuyan as she left.

Pu Rong took a glance, pressed his lips together, and wanted to step forward to go see how she was and help console her, but he was quickly stopped by Director Qi.

"Hey, Teacher Pu, it's better not to disturb them right now."

Director Qi suggested with a chuckle.

Xiao He also nodded: "Just let the Director talk to Teacher Qu for a while."

Qu Qiuyan and the Director were mother and son. Having just personally exposed old wounds, she was bound to be in a bad mood. It really wouldn't be appropriate for them, as outsiders, to be present during their family conversation.

So, it was better that they didn't disturb them.

"Ah, that's true."

Pu Rong also understood the situation and scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed: "I didn't think it through."

"Hehe, it's not a big deal. I'm sure Teacher Qu and the Director won't have any objections."

Director Qi smiled to smooth things over, and then the group continued walking outside.

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Just as they reached the hall in the back, Xiao Chen came running over in a hurry.

"Brother Xiao, there's an emergency! This is Sister Liu's call!"

"Hmm?"

Xiao He was a bit surprised. He first nodded to Director Qi, bid farewell to Pu Rong, and then continued walking outside with Xiao Chen, while answering Liu Rulan's call.

"Hello?"

"Is the show recording finished?"

"Yes."

"The 'the imperial cause' Film Crew has run into some trouble and has now suspended filming. I suspect that news of you recording a variety show there today can't be kept hidden. There are probably already reporters and paparazzi all over the outside of the studio. Pay attention to your safety, find a way to come back first, don't let them stop you, and don't answer any questions they ask."

"What?!"

Xiao He was completely bewildered by the bombshell Liu Rulan dropped right from the start.

"the imperial cause" had an incident?

And suspended filming?

What the hell?

Why?

What major event happened?!

However, before Xiao He could continue asking, he heard other people's voices on the other end of Sister Liu's phone: "Sister Liu, the operations team is also asking for our stance. Director Qiu is going to Beijing now, we..."

The voices on that side started to become noisy, and Xiao He couldn't hear clearly. He could only hear Liu Rulan responding decisively: "I know, I'll come over to handle it immediately. You have them start an online meeting first, and by the way, ask who else in the Film Crew is going along..."

In the end, Liu Rulan didn't even have time to say goodbye to Xiao He before she hurriedly hung up the phone.

Listening to the "beep-beep" sound on the other end of the line, Xiao He suddenly felt that this matter had become complicated.

Xiao Chen also immediately handed over the phone he had prepared, on which was the trending topic currently fermenting on Weibo—

【 "the imperial cause" Film Crew damages national-level cultural relic, fears facing astronomical compensation claims! 】

"National-level cultural relic?"

Seeing this headline, Xiao He's mind went blank for a moment. After he came to his senses, his expression instantly turned grave.

"So, the national-level ancient cultural relic they're talking about, could it be... that authentic piece by Emperor Chen lent by the Yun Family?"

Xiao He gasped.

"Wait, when did this happen? How much of the plot have I missed?!"

Although he had been saying he wanted to clock out, he didn't mean clocking out like this!!