Chapter 161: Birthday
Xuan Xia couldn’t hold back her eye roll, but just as she was about to flip out, she suddenly latched onto a key point and chuckled, “Teacher Zhou, you’re too kind.”
He said she had a swan neck, huh, how wasn’t that praising her?
Now it was Zhou Shiqing’s turn to have a black line.
Looking at her silly grinning face, it was still the familiar recipe, but this poised demeanor—why hadn’t it changed back for him yet!
It was making him feel so uncomfortable watching.
Zhou Shiqing cracked his knuckles, thinking that if she kept up this distressing demeanor, she couldn’t blame him for personally stepping in to fix it for her.
Xuan Xia saw his restless intent, stroked her neck, and explained, “Yesterday while filming materials, I had no experience posing, so it ended up like this.”
After hearing this, Zhou Shiqing’s expression immediately became indescribable.
After a moment of silence, he tsked in amazement and said, “You’ve really refreshed my perception.”
Xuan Xia: “…”
This made Xuan Xia unhappy.
Who doesn’t make a mistake sometimes? Besides, she lacked experience, so she wouldn’t make this error next time.
She quickly scanned him from head to toe, and in the end, could only comment on his new hairstyle.
“Teacher Zhou changed to a new hair color again. Are you trying to summon the divine dragon?”
Zhou Shiqing: “…”
Fine, fine, this was mutual harm, huh.
Although Zhou Shiqing really wanted to hit back, he ultimately held back, pouting as he explained, “I joined a new variety show; the stylist did it.”
He then asked, “How is it? Not good-looking?”
He unconsciously touched his new hairstyle, suddenly unsure if it really suited him.
Not really.
With Zhou Shiqing’s face, it was destined—no matter the hair color, he could pull it off, and it even looked strangely good, with a natural fashionable vibe.
No denying that, so Xuan Xia changed the topic, “Teacher Zhou joined another new variety show? So busy.”
Zhou Shiqing pouted, deliberately saying, “What can I do? Gotta make a living.”
Xuan Xia fell silent.
Such words coming from his mouth were just too out of place.
Zhou Shiqing was just joking, but seeing it didn’t make her laugh, he quickly explained a couple sentences and moved on, “I’m only doing two episodes, as a guest performer.”
Guest performer means a non-regular guest on a program, usually participating in just one or two recording sessions.
But even as a guest performer, the styling couldn’t be sloppy, especially for a fashion trendsetter like Zhou Shiqing.
Xuan Xia said “oh,” indicating she understood.
As for which specific variety show he joined, Xuan Xia didn’t ask further, afraid that even if she did, she wouldn’t recognize it, and then get roasted by Zhou Shiqing for nothing.
But Zhou Shiqing still hadn’t gotten an answer to his question, so he turned back to her: “You haven’t answered me yet—is it not good-looking?” He raised his index finger, pointing at his head.
“No, it looks good.” Xuan Xia cooed like to a child.
“Really?” Zhou Shiqing didn’t believe it.
Since he was so skeptical, Xuan Xia didn’t hold back, “Personally, I still like your previous little white hair best.”
After hearing this, Zhou Shiqing stared at her fixedly, looking pensive.
“Sorry to keep you two teachers waiting. Let’s officially start this episode’s recording.” Hong PD, with a cheerful smile, ran over from the side.
Coming with Hong PD was also the camera young man.
At this moment, the camera had already started working.
Xuan Xia and Zhou Shiqing naturally ended their chat and both looked toward Hong PD.
Hong PD was moonlighting as host today and asked them, “After you two teachers guest-visited other guests’ warm dwellings last time, what were your thoughts?”
Thoughts?
Ever since last week’s recording of Nan Fu and theirs’ Warm Dwelling content, Hong PD had been evasive about this episode’s filming theme—asking just got a mysterious dodge.
Even for today’s official recording, they were only notified beforehand to come to the platform building first.
So mysterious, but with this question, it was all for naught.
Zhou Shiqing didn’t want to go through the motions and directly held out his hand to Hong PD, “Alright, hand it over.”
Hong PD’s smile froze on his face: “…”
After a brief standoff, Hong PD immediately gave up on him and expectantly turned to Xuan Xia.
Teacher Xuan would surely cooperate!
Xuan Xia couldn’t bear his almost pleading little look and said, “Hong PD, just take out the key.”
Cooperated, but not fully.
Hong PD looked shocked: “…”
After Xuan Xia spoke, Zhou Shiqing also lost patience and walked straight toward Hong PD, looking like he was about to personally search him for the thing.
Hong PD made a last-ditch struggle, “Teacher Zhou, recording has already started.”
Zhou Shiqing wasn’t flustered at all: “You won’t edit?”
Hong PD got rebellious too, thinking he just wouldn’t edit, and later include it as is for the audience to see your uncooperative faces.
But rebellious or not, the thing on him couldn’t be hidden, so he had to take out an envelope and hand it to Zhou Shiqing.
Zhou Shiqing took it and felt it, confirming the envelope contained the key.
Then, in front of Xuan Xia, he took out the key.
Along with the key came a card with an address written on it, apparently the house address corresponding to this key.
The two exchanged a glance, and Zhou Shiqing said, “Let’s go.”
Xuan Xia: “Mm.”
Although Xuan Xia felt the program group really didn’t need to arrange a house for them too, since they did, of course she wanted to see it.
Hong PD was still immersed in the depression of the two teachers not cooperating, but hearing Zhou Shiqing say they were leaving, he hurriedly shouted, “Teachers, don’t rush!”
…
Today was another day of Hong PD grumbling through work.
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However, the house the program group arranged for Xuan Xia and them was pretty nice.
Though it was a model house, the style was completely different from Nan Fu and theirs, and in terms of interior design, the program group had thoughtfully combined the two’s preferences.
So even the picky Zhou Shiqing rarely expressed that he liked this house.
The most gratified should be Hong PD.
Finally, his efforts weren’t wasted; getting this lord satisfied was truly not easy!
Seeing the two finish touring the new house, Hong PD immediately signaled to the staff, indicating the next segment could begin.
Today’s recording gave no prior hints to the two guests because Hong PD prepared many surprises.
It could be said this was a surprise delivery theme episode.
Although the house surprise was already spoiled, Hong PD wasn’t discouraged; he had new ones.
There was a large sofa in the living room, and as soon as they finished touring, Zhou Shiqing pointed at the sofa and said to Xuan Xia, “You should go lie down.” His tone sounded disdainful, but ultimately mixed with concern.
Just like on the way here, once in the car, Zhou Shiqing quickly had her lean against the seatback.
Xuan Xia didn’t stand on ceremony with him.
Once lying down, she sighed comfortably.
Zhou Shiqing stood by watching her, about to speak when the doorbell rang.
The two exchanged looks, and Zhou Shiqing said, “Alright, you stay put; I’ll get the door.”
As soon as the door opened, it was program group staff pushing a meal cart, with flowers and cake placed on the cart.
Zhou Shiqing looked puzzled at the staff.
The staff smiled: “Teacher Zhou, this is a birthday surprise prepared for Teacher Xuan. Please have Teacher Xuan receive it.”
Zhou Shiqing: ???
What surprise?
Birthday surprise?
Whose birthday, Xuan Xia’s?
Zhou Shiqing’s face immediately darkened, and his look at the staff was full of reproach.
Why didn’t they tell him!
The staff felt chills from his stare, not knowing how they offended him.
Xuan Xia, who was lying down, heard it too and curiously walked over.
Seeing Xuan Xia, the staff immediately bypassed Zhou Shiqing and said, “Teacher Xuan, happy birthday!”
Xuan Xia realized it was indeed almost her birthday.
