After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows-Chapter 100 I’m Very Picky, Okay?

Finally getting back his phone after more than a week, Jiang Kaiyuan wasn’t even interested in turning it on.

He just watched the car getting further and further away, full of reluctance, "My little one!"

Jiang Lingxi had just turned on her own phone. Hearing this, she glanced over, "If you’re so reluctant, why not apply to be a panda keeper?"

Jiang Kaiyuan actually thought about it for a second, but finally wiped his face and looked away, "Xixi, let me help you with your suitcase."

Although being a panda keeper would indeed be quite happy, he still loves his current career more.

As for the little one he couldn’t bear to part with, knowing it would be well taken care of with Professor Qi, he figured he’d just visit from time to time.

Jiang Lingxi nodded and looked down to check the new messages that had appeared.

Lu Zhengzheng: "Xixi, I’m heading to the airport right now to pick you up."

Jiang Lingxi was about to reply saying it wasn’t necessary, that she could get back herself and didn’t need anyone to pick her up.

But looking at the exact time the message was sent, she decided against it.

By this time, that girl should already be on the plane.

Having flown a few times, she now knew that on airplanes, phones should be turned off or switched to airplane mode, meaning messages wouldn’t be received.

Accompanying Jiang Kaiyuan, who was dragging a suitcase, was Li Shuo.

Seeing him come over, several other guests who were busy turning on their phones to contact friends and family also gathered around.

"In a while, our helicopter will take everyone to the nearest airport, which should take about two hours. Then, the production team will buy everyone’s return tickets, but you guys will fly on your own. You can contact your agents or assistants to pick you up now."

Xu Ai and Zhou Yi exchanged a glance, laughing and shaking their heads, "We don’t need anyone to pick us up; we’ll just go back together."

Lin Jing and Xu Zhao also didn’t plan on it, but the reason was they hadn’t hired themselves assistants.

Yu Hui and Jiang Kaiyuan both nodded almost simultaneously, saying in unison, "Our assistants are already on their way."

Jiang Lingxi just nodded, then saw Director Li looking over at her side.

"It’s possible we might collaborate again on the second season of ’Wilderness Survival,’ so why not exchange contact info to stay in touch?"

Meeting Director Li’s appreciative and expectant gaze, Jiang Lingxi quietly recited her number.

The others followed suit, doing the same.

Initially, only a few people exchanged contact info with Director Li, but in the end, everyone added each other’s personal numbers rather than work contacts, wrapping it up.

Right before boarding, Li Shuo called Jiang Lingxi aside separately.

"A few days ago, I saw you doing archery on the program, and I took it upon myself to show that clip to a director who shoots films and TV series. You might be contacted after we go back, so just be prepared."

Jiang Lingxi was still not sure who the director Li Shuo mentioned was, but she figured such recommendations were like officials recommending each other in the past, only doing so out of appreciation, "Thank you for your kindness, Director Li."

Li Shuo waved it off, "I also thought you fit the image of a character he’s looking for. But let me remind you, he’s pretty particular and demands perfection in everything, so you should be ready for that."

The preparation, naturally, was for not getting chosen and being turned down.

Jiang Lingxi smiled at this, "Just right, so am I."

Since waking up in this world, she’s had a total of two jobs.

The first was "Travel Together," and now just finished "Wilderness Survival," but both jobs were basically picking up the mess left by the original owner, classified as must-dos.

Even so, she always aimed for perfection.

Now that the original messy work situation has been mostly cleaned up, she won’t just let Tong Yue, her agent, choose her next job. She’ll participate too.

It’ll only be about what she’s willing to do, never about jobs she has no choice but to take.

The director recommended by Director Li is very picky about actors, but she, similarly, will be picky about directors and even screenplays.

Regardless of how famous the director is or how popular the script is, if she doesn’t like it, she won’t accept it.

If she compromised for these things, she wouldn’t be her!

With their gazes locked, Li Shuo gradually softened his originally stern expression, feeling a sense of appreciation and anticipation.

Old Wei, whom he had known for over twenty years, was incredibly proud, more so than anyone in the industry, with his talent, skill, and family background.

And now this Miss Jiang standing before him seems equally impressive.

He’s really looking forward to seeing the scene where these two assess if the other is fit to collaborate. It’s bound to be exciting!

This conversation led to Jiang Lingxi being the last to board the helicopter.

When Jiang Kaiyuan saw her coming, he quickly patted the seat beside him, "Xixi, sit here."

As Jiang Lingxi came over and sat down, before she could fasten her seatbelt, Jiang Kaiyuan beat her to it.

"Why so attentive?"

"Really?" Jiang Kaiyuan pretended to scratch the back of his head, "I’m always pretty diligent, aren’t I?"

Xu Zhao, sitting across, stifled a laugh.

"Spit it out, what is it? If you have something to say, hurry up, if not, I’m going to sleep."

Already aware that Jiang Lingxi means what she says and sleeps as she declares, Jiang Kaiyuan didn’t dare to ponder his words any longer and straightforwardly said, "My agent just sent me a message saying that a trendy sports brand popular among young people wants me to be their spokesperson. They just recently launched a couple’s series, and they noticed how well Xixi and I got along on the show, so they want you to shoot this couple’s series with me. What do you think, Xixi?"

By the time Jiang Lingxi heard halfway, she had already leaned back slightly and closed her eyes.

With Jiang Kaiyuan’s words, she quickly considered all the pros and cons, even speculating on what all three parties involved might be thinking.

Couldn’t help it, she was used to it!

Truth be told, the original’s fame was not on par with Jiang Kaiyuan’s, and if there was only thing comparable, it would be the number of anti-fans. The conclusion: without Jiang Kaiyuan, that sports brand probably wouldn’t have even thought of her.

Since the show just ended, and the sports brand immediately approached Jiang Kaiyuan for endorsement, it showed the show’s popularity was decent. The brand thinking of pairing her with Jiang Kaiyuan for the couple’s series suggests they’re planning to ride the show’s wave. Everything, on the surface and in intent, is geared towards creating a win-win situation for both sides, which is great.

But, even in her past life where she never considered marriage, the idea of love remained sacred in her heart. To perform intimate actions as a couple with Jiang Kaiyuan in front of the camera made her feel unwilling, at her core.

So, just when Jiang Kaiyuan thought his proposal couldn’t possibly be refused, he saw the person beside him lower her eyes and shake her head slowly but firmly, "No."

He was genuinely stunned, disbelief flooding his mind, "Wh-why?"