I Became Famous after Being Forced to Debut in a Supernatural Journey Chapter 41

Chapter 41: Rainstorm Wild Temple 3

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After going through the previous crises and the attention they brought, this show was no longer ignored as it was at the beginning.

Millions of viewers were glued to their screens, participating excitedly in real-time interactions with the guests. The barrage of comments scrolled at an astonishing pace, and specific areas dedicated to discussing the show emerged on social media platforms.

“Veteran” viewers like “Brother Gose” took cautious measures, stocking up on snacks, locking their doors, and retreating under their blankets to prevent a repeat of the previous instances where they were too frightened to get out of bed.

Brother Goose even went so far as to print out pictures of Yan Shixun and plastered them all over his house and cupboard doors, using them as protective talismans. If an unknowing visitor entered his home, they might mistake him for an obsessed fan of Yan Shixun.

There was no other way. Brother Goose was already somewhat afraid of ghosts, and the show’s previous trip to Gui Mountain had nearly scared him out of his wits. In recent days, while staying at home, he had become increasingly neurotic, feeling as though he heard strange noises coming from somewhere. At night, he kept a small night light on, and when he needed to use the bathroom, he would rush back and forth, only feeling safe once he jumped back under the covers. Even in the peak of summer, he insisted on covering himself tightly with a blanket, making sure no limbs were exposed.

——After the trip ended, one of the guests who had left the show mentioned in an interview that when the live signal was cut off, they had experienced being grabbed by a ghost, and dragged into a pool of blood.

Although this interview was quickly deleted under the official intervention as soon as it was posted, Brother Goose, who had been following the show’s updates closely, saw it firsthand. Thanks to his status as a media person, he also managed to contact the interviewee, obtaining confirmation of the authenticity of the incident from him.

Since then, Brother Goose, not to mention sleeping with his feet outside the blanket, doesn’t even wear open-toed shoes anymore. In the heat of summer, he wraps himself up tightly.

Because he always suspects that a ghost might crawl up from the ground and, when he least expects it, grab his ankle and drag him away.

He’s both timid and playful – that’s Brother Goose for you.

It’s not just Brother Goose; many viewers who coincidentally tuned in to watch the complete journey alongside An Nanyuan had similar feelings, even if not as intense as Brother Goose’s.

Different from the veteran viewers who came prepared, some new viewers were attracted by An Nanyuan or the popularity of the social media platform. After opening the main livestream out of curiosity and other emotions, they quickly lost some interest.

[This is just a travel variety show, right? It seems pretty relaxed, but it’s not as appealing as those recommendation posts I saw on social media before….?]

[A bit disappointed, but with Brother here, let’s just watch for the eye candy. And who’s the young guy next to Brother? He looks so handsome! Like a younger version of Brother.]

[This little brother seems to be a trainee from the same company as Brother. He really gives off a youthful vibe, like Brother from a few years ago! Wow, he even has cute little fangs when he smiles? I’m going to follow his split-screen.]

[I’m curious. Who’s the one that An Nanyuan considers an idol? Which one is Yan Shixun? Even though I’m not a fan of An Nanyuan, it’s still a bit outrageous that a top-tier idol openly claims an amateur is their idol.]

[The veteran fans are staying silent. I have a feeling another sister is about to join the Yan Mai fandom.]

[These new fans seem so carefree. I can’t help but feel a sense of fondness, just like me when I fell into this fandom a few days ago.]

[I’m so touched to be able to continue seeing Brother Yan, sobs! It feels like the joy of a bountiful harvest after laboring. Brother Yan, you have my vote to stay! Proud.jpg.]

“To the Yan Mai in front, please don’t let Brother Yan see your comments, or else…”

The fan had only typed half of her barrage when she suddenly heard a cold snort coming from the camera. She involuntarily shivered and quickly hit send.

The inexplicable sense of panic made her raise her trembling head, and then she locked eyes with the cold and indifferent gaze of Yan Shixun on the screen.

That gaze seemed to penetrate through the screen and directly into her.

The fan unconsciously muttered, “Holy sh*t!” and nearly dropped her phone.

Yan Shixun watched the barrage scrolling on the tablet and, with a casual gesture, he pinched his fingers to calculate, instantly grasping the situation.

“So, it was you all working with Zhang Wubing, huh?” He sneered, “I knew it. Zhang Wubing may be a coward, but even if he had the intent, he lacks the courage. You were behind those votes, right? To eliminate me at being at the bottom.”

One after another, shouts of “Holy sh*t!” rang out from the phones. The proud Yan Mai who had just sent the barrage was the most frightened.

[!!!]

[“Holy sh*t! I just said not to let Brother Yan see it, and the next second, I got caught. What kind of luck is this?]

“Did you guys notice Brother Yan’s gestures just now? It looked like those scenes we’ve seen on TV where he calculates something at a glance. Could it be that what the manager girl said before was true, that Brother Yan can actually calculate fortune telling?]

“Brother Yan is angry, and he looks so handsome! Screenshot, screenshot! I’m not crazy; I didn’t get scared to death, hahaha!”

[…Another one gone crazy; someone come and take them away.]

Brother Yan, I’m so sorry, sobs sobs, I know I was wrong.]

—This child won’t dare to do it again next time.

(Saying it in your head is one thing, posting it is another; too timid.)

[Is Brother Yan working as a tour guide now? But why does it feel like Brother Yan is holding a red tassel spear with that tour guide’s small red flag??]

[I’m holding a small red flag: part-time rookie tour guide. Brother Yan holding a small red flag: war god — is it just the difference of having a handsome face or not? Sigh.]

[No, I think it’s a matter of temperament. Look at Brother Yan; even if he just stands there and does nothing, he can scare away ghosts.]

[Brother Yan not only scares away ghosts but also scares me to tears.]

[Shocked! What the person said above makes so much sense! I suddenly got a new idea. I can use a screenshot of Brother Yan as my screensaver, so it can ward off evil spirits! I’m a little genius.]

Seeing the change in the barrage and comments, Yan Shixun didn’t continue to be angry. 

Although he wasn’t too happy when he first found out that he didn’t get eliminated at the bottom as he had wished, it was already a done deal and these fans who initiated the vote didn’t have malicious intentions. Without evil intentions, there wouldn’t be evil consequences.

He had no reason to be angry.

However, the fans weren’t at fault, but another person was different…

Yan Shixun’s gaze slowly turned to An Nanyuan beside him.

It was this guy’s useless social media post that conned so many people into voting for him, forcing him to stay. He didn’t believe for a moment that this guy was unaware of the consequences of his social media post; he was far from innocent.

An Nanyuan was squatting next to Yan Shixun under a big tree, enjoying the shade. Suddenly, he felt a chilling gaze fall upon him, making him shiver as he looked back.

He saw Yan Shixun’s expressionless handsome face.

Not yet understanding the situation, An Nanyuan immediately put on a smile and said, “What’s wrong, Brother Yan? Are you tired of waiting? It might take a while since it looks like those few have a lot of luggage. My bags are already in the car, so I’ll be ready to go with you once they finish packing.”

“But I’m really happy to travel with Brother Yan again,” An Nanyuan sighed. “Although it was a bit too thrilling last time, it was also the happiest trip of my life. Being able to continue traveling with Brother Yan is just wonderful.”

Yan Shixun snorted, “I don’t think it’s wonderful.”

An Nanyuan: “?”

In the silent and intense gaze of Yan Shixun, An Nanyuan belatedly realized that Yan Shixun was kept on the show largely because of the social media post he had made. Yan Shixun himself had consistently shown a desire to leave. So if Yan Shixun found out that it was directly because of him that this happened…

“I suddenly remembered that my luggage wasn’t packed yet. Brother Yan, I’ll go ahead. See you in a bit!”

An Nanyuan instantly sprang several meters away like a spring, running away as fast as lightning, with the demeanor of someone escaping for their life.

Yan Shixun: “Tsk.”

However, An Nanyuan was right. Just the preparations for the guests to get in the car took quite some effort.

For guests like Bai Shuang and An Nanyuan, it was relatively simple. Although they had some fame in the entertainment industry, their luggage was straightforward. Once a suitcase was loaded, they could get in the car directly. Having experienced the life-and-death crisis of being surrounded by evil spirits, they didn’t care much about short-term popularity and exposure. They didn’t feel the need to showcase themselves in front of the camera but rather followed Yan Shixun’s lead and quickly prepared for departure.

However, the other new guests who joined the show were not as straightforward.

The young actress who had recently risen to fame with a romantic drama had quite high standards for her life.

When she heard from the production team that this trip would go to Wild Wolf Peak for camping and stargazing, she showed clear disgust, thinking that there would surely be a lot of mosquitoes that would harm her delicate skin, and there wouldn’t be clean enough water for her to use for personal hygiene.

However, due to the company and the popularity of the show, the actress didn’t want to decline the recording. Instead, she prepared several large suitcases filled with various skincare products and clothing. She even brought several buckets of high-quality mineral water, thinking she could use them for personal hygiene when the time came.

Zhang Wubing was in a dilemma as he faced this large pile of luggage, which looked like a small mountain.

To create a relaxed and cozy atmosphere for the audience and enhance their sense of immersion, the production team prepared a luxury minibus for the guests. However, this also meant limited space underneath the vehicle to store luggage. With several other guests having quite a bit of luggage, there was simply no room left for this actress’s belongings.

“Is this your fault as the director? How can you not have prepared a place for me in advance? Don’t you know who I am? How could I possibly travel without my face masks and mineral water like those rough villagers?”

The actress rolled her eyes and was about to continue when she remembered that this was happening during a live broadcast. She toned down her complaint and said to Zhang Wubing, “Well, I guess we’ll have to put it in your car. I’ll just walk a few extra steps.”

Zhang Wubing, who had been well-protected by his elders and Yan Shixun, hadn’t encountered such high demands from a celebrity before. He was momentarily stunned and said with difficulty, “But all the director’s cars are already filled with emergency food and medical supplies, as well as broadcasting equipment. There’s no space left for your luggage.”

“What! Why do you have emergency food?” The actress screamed, “We’re going on a trip, you know. Director, are you taking us to a place with no food at all? What kind of show is this?”

Her loud outburst caught the attention of the other guests, who had stopped what they were doing and were now looking in their direction.

Earlier, Anthony, who had been the first to open his split-screen and had been interacting with the viewers, heard the commotion and showed his signature small, charming canine teeth as he smiled at his camera. “It seems like someone over there is facing some difficulties. Let’s go see what’s happening. Director, you shouldn’t upset a lady like that.”

Viewers who had been curious about Anthony due to his resemblance to An Nanyuan but were charmed by his sweet talk had subscribed to his split-screen and followed his social media accounts. 

Now, when they heard Anthony’s words, many of them were once again drawn to his charisma and started expressing their support in the chat.

[Such a polite little brother. I wish I had such a handsome little brother to take care of me.]

[Is he a trainee from the same company as An Nanyuan? Can’t wait to see his debut!]

[Truly, he inherited his goodness and kindness from Brother.]

Seeing the comments in the live chat, Anthony couldn’t help but show a smug look. He glanced at An Nanyuan, who was already on the bus and unfazed.

See, gaining popularity isn’t that difficult after all. Just be a little sweet-tongued, and all these girls will become your fans, right? Who’s An Nanyuan? He’s a thing of the past. People will only remember his name, Anthony.

His arrogant expression ruined the handsome face he had adjusted slightly based on An Nanyuan’s, revealing a trace of greasiness and wickedness.

However, he was oblivious to this.

With these thoughts in mind, Anthony approached the actress who was in a confrontation with the others.

“What’s wrong, sister? Do you need help?”

Inside the bus, An Nanyuan and Bai Shuang, who were previously chatting and getting to know other guests, witnessed the commotion outside and saw Anthony’s actions.

There was a moment of silence inside the bus.

The guest named Song Ci was the first to express his displeasure, “Is this actress crazy? Xiaobing already told her that Mr. Yan advised not to bring too much luggage, but she still brought so much, even water?”

Another veteran actor sitting nearby tried to ease the situation with a smile, “Her recent drama is really popular, everyone is talking about it, so it’s understandable that she has some demands.”

Song Ci, with his young and innocent face, suddenly frowned, “What popularity? Does my family even consider her for endorsement with her popularity? She’s crazy!”

An Nanyuan was amused by the straightforwardness of this rich third-generation, and he found himself liking him a bit more.

Unable to say much in front of the camera, Bai Shuang sent a message to An Nanyuan, [What’s going on with this trainee from your company? Did he just provoke you with his look?]

The two of them had gone through life-and-death situations together in the garden and cellar of the Ghost Mountain Villa, so they quickly became friends. They exchanged messages frequently.

An Nanyuan didn’t care much, [It doesn’t matter. Many people want to replace me, but there are even more fools. As long as he doesn’t do something foolish to provoke Brother Yan, I don’t care what he does.]

Just after sending this message, they heard Anthony’s voice from outside the bus.

“Are you Yan Shixun? As a tour guide, didn’t you see a beautiful lady in distress? Why don’t you come help with the luggage?”

An Nanyuan and Bai Shuang: “…”

A true hero, daring to summon Brother Yan. Is that you, Anthony? I respect you as a man! See you in the next life.

Standing under a tree to enjoy the cool breeze, Yan Shixun didn’t respond to Anthony. His indifferent gaze seemed to pass right through Anthony as if he were invisible to him.

However, the actress who noticed Yan Shixun and the live screen in front of him was not pleased. “Why is the live screen focused on a tour guide? It doesn’t make sense. Isn’t he stealing our spotlight?”

Saying this, the actress walked over, displeased, and wanted to shoo Yan Shixun away from the camera, so the crew could move the main screen towards her.

However, as she approached, before her outstretched hand could reach Yan Shixun, he agilely moved aside, leaving her awkwardly reaching into thin air.

The shadow of the canopy enveloped Yan Shixun. His narrow and sharp eyes were hidden in the shadows as he looked down at the actress, his voice icy, “Either take your luggage and leave, or downsize it. Make it clear, I’m not your dad, I’m not indulging in your annoying habits.”

The actress didn’t expect someone to disregard her current popularity and speak to her like this. She immediately raised her head in anger, “You…”

However, as soon as the actress raised her head, she met the emotionless eyes of Yan Shixun.

She shivered instantly, and the survival instinct that came from her instinctive intuition made her take a few steps back, away from Yan Shixun.

It wasn’t until she retreated into the sunlight that the actress realized that she had been terrified by Yan Shixun’s gaze for that split second.

The guests who had already boarded the bus also turned their attention to this side. In the now silent area, the actress became the center of attention.

The actress felt both embarrassed and infuriated, but she continued to maintain her image as a popular actress. She turned her head and pointed casually at a nearby crew member, raising her voice, “You, go and load my luggage onto the bus!”

The tall man with a duckbill cap was standing not far from Yan Shixun. He had just been talking to Yan Shixun, upon hearing the actress’s voice, he didn’t even lift the brim of his hat.

The imposing figure of the man stood there like a statue, as if born to be respected and worshipped, rather than someone who could be easily commanded.

The scene became thoroughly awkward.

The actress’s outstretched finger was still hanging in the air, unsure whether to continue or withdraw. Her finger trembled slightly as she pointed at the tall man, and her pretty face turned red.

It was Zhang Wubing, who was concerned about the success of his own show, who came out to defuse the situation, “Ms., please consider downsizing your luggage. There really isn’t enough space on the bus. Moreover, it’s still part of the show, so please understand.”

Yan Shixun snorted and walked past the actress, brushing past her, “Ten minutes, pack your luggage and get on the bus immediately. Otherwise, you can have your company drive their own car behind the show’s vehicle. The car is small, and even if there are ghosts and spirits, there’s no room for a big Buddha.”

As for Anthony, who was indignant and wanted to speak up for the actress, he was completely ignored by everyone.

Just before getting on the bus, Yan Shixun turned around and glanced at the tall man on the other side, still feeling that something was off about him.

“What’s wrong?”

Unexpectedly, the man who had not responded to anyone’s greetings earlier immediately sensed Yan Shixun’s gaze. He raised the brim of his hat and looked over. From his colorless lips, he spoke with a faint, questioning tone, “Do you need my help, Yan, Shixun?”

Yan Shixun felt uncomfortable being called by him, and the irritability that had been suppressed earlier rose from the depths of his heart.

His long eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and he stared at the man for a few seconds before turning around and taking the front seat, the tour guide’s seat.

The man with the cold and lifeless dark eyes continued to watch Yan Shixun’s back, and after a while, once all the guests had boarded the bus, he calmly stretched his long legs and got on the bus last.

Then, naturally, he sat down in the seat next to Yan Shixun.

Yan Shixun immediately glared at him with sharp eyes.

The man chuckled softly and innocently said, “There’s only this seat left in the car. I can’t take the driver’s seat, can I?”

Yan Shixun gritted his teeth and said coldly to the live camera and the driver, “Let’s go, destination: Wild Wolf Peak.”

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