Quick Transmigation: Good Man Series 1 [1-200]

Chapter 16 - Entertainment Circle Reality Show 16

Zhou Zekai naturally did not know that this television crew was unexpectedly this kind of a "causing great matters" television crew. Thus after their interview, he intended to take Tang Bingyu out to eat dinner. After dinner, he had already planned some activities that they were going to do. If one wanted to earn money, then they must go there.

During their meal, Tang Bingyu was sort of absentminded. She kept sneaking peeks at Zhou Zekai, which he could sense. But she didn't say anything. Since she didn't bring it up, he couldn't easily ask either. Yet he could guess that the television crew probably said something, but none of that would be a problem.

"Ah Kai, we only have around three thousand yuan left. So from tomorrow on, we have to spend frugally." Tang Bingyu kept the money with her so she naturally would know how much they had to spend. When she was resting earlier, all she could think about was how to earn enough money to spend. But then she discovered, aside from playing the piano, she didn't seem to have a single clue on how to earn money......Especially after the television crew had already specified that they couldn't earn money by playing the piano again anymore!

"You don't have to worry about that, I have a plan." Zhou Zekai was eating a soup dumpling (xiao long bao). Contrary to his expectations, he recently felt that this kind of soup dumpling was quite delicious. He raised his head to look at Tang Bingyu after he finished eating. He wasn't that concerned about money.

"Really? You have a plan? Can you tell me?" Once she heard that Zhou Zekai had a plan, Tang Bingyu immediately felt relieved. Nonetheless, she intended to ask Zhou Zekai. At this very moment, Tang Bingyu really had the urge to crack/split open Zhou Zekai's brain and see just how many clever ideas it held.

"I~can't~"

As he deliberately winked at the other party, Zhou Zekai refused and continued diving headfirst into his food. Tonight he would need his strength and stamina. If he didn't eat more now, then he would be as tired as a dog¹ later.

[¹TLN: "as tired as a dog" – exhausted/tired to the brink of exhaustion.]

While the television crew's cameramen were filming, their curiosity was also piqued. After all, it was extremely difficult to survive in today's modern society. Much less when those who were attempting to do so were such young children? Children who were only fourteen-fifteen-years-old, they hadn't even come of age yet! It was hard enough for an adult to find work, not to mention kids.

Regarding Zhou Zekai and Tang Bingyu's previous piano playing matter, the television crew had already privately interviewed the manager. They knew that the manager followed their show, so that situation was self-explanatory.

However, when the television crew let them return to the city and try to survive in the big city, they weren't allowed to use external tools. They had to depend on themselves to survive!

It was six-thirty in the afternoon after they finished eating. Zhou Zekai asked one of the "little older sisters" in the television crew for a makeup tool, but he was rejected.

"How could you guys be so stingy? I'm just borrowing it for a sec~"

Although Zhou Zekai complained, he still pulled Tang Bingyu outside. At this time, night had not fallen yet but dusk had already descended. The cameramen hurriedly followed them. Who knew what Zhou Zekai would do next!

With Tang Bingyu in hand, they arrived at a cosmetic store. Stores like this would provide free makeovers. Tang Bingyu was dragged inside with a completely bewildered expression. Then he used that handsome appearance of his and that sweet-talking mouth to persuade a store staff little older sister to help apply makeup on Tang Bingyu. He specifically requested that she must have a kind of charming makeup look!

As for Zhou Zekai himself, he also used the makeup tools on the sales counter to apply heavy makeup. Under the magic of makeup, that young and inexperienced face of his —as if he had transformed into another person—became more mature with chiseled facial features. It made one feel that if Zhou Zekai grew up, he would most likely look like this......

While her makeup was being applied, Tang Bingyu secretly observed Zhou Zekai who was beside her. As she looked at his handsome face, her heartbeat pounded like there was no tomorrow. She felt that the boy standing by her side was emitting a certain kind of light that was dazzling.

The "little older sister" who was applying makeup to Tang Bingyu also noticed her gaze and secretly smiled. She may not know who these people holding the cameras were, but she could tell that this handsome boy and pretty girl were definitely not ordinary people. Hence, she took more care with Tang Bingyu's makeup. After around ten or so minutes, the makeup was finally done.

Tang Bingyu who had been a fresh, pure person with an agreeable appearance became a young maiden with exquisite features and red lips. Complemented with her red suspender skirt, she looked even more charming. The "little older sister" used/held up a hair curler and curled Tang Bingyu's straight hair into curls.  She transformed the girl to the point that Tang Bingyu stared at her reflection in the mirror in astonishment.

She had never dared to think that she would become like this. Meanwhile Zhou Zekai who stood at the side stared at Tang Bingyu with a smile tugging at his lips. He had noticed earlier, compared to "pure, fresh, and pleasant", this kind of look with fiery red lips suited Tang Bingyu more. Furthermore, she appeared undisputably classy.

They thanked the "little older sister" who helped them with the makeup and paid her. After all, Tang Bingyu's makeup was so exquisite; if they didn't pay her for it, it was disrespectful towards her skills.

As he dragged Tang Bingyu out of the store, Zhou Zekai was walking  in front but was suddenly tugged backward by the girl behind him.

"Hm?" Turning his head to look at the other party, Zhou Zekai studied her face which looked particularly pink from the rouge and had the strong urge to pinch it.

"I just—just felt that it wasn't very good......"

Who knew if it was only a figment of her imagination, but Tang Bingyu had the feeling that ever since they exited the cosmetic store, gazes from the surrounding pedestrians seemed to fall upon her. This made her quite nervous.

Understanding Tang Bingyu's nervousness, Zhou Zekai went over and directly put his arm around her shoulder. He slightly dipped his head, his mouth coming close to her left ear.

"Don't be nervous. You're someone who will be a star in the future. You have to get used to having everyone's eyes on you when you walk down the street. They simply think that you're gorgeous."

It must be said, after this little girl put on makeup, she was really gorgeous. Even though she had applied such a charming makeup look, those naive and innocent eyes of hers were still so captivating. This was probably something universal for men. They hoped that their women were sexy, yet also hoped that they would retain some of their innocence.

Currently, after make-up was applied on Tang Bingyu, she looked like a twenty-year-old young girl. Even though she was tall, Zhou Zekai was a head taller than her, so she fit perfectly in the crook of his arm.

"T-then where are we going?"

Tang Bingyu clutched the bag in her hands. She was still nervous, but once she thought of her celebrity dream, she tried her best to make herself accept the surrounding gazes. Unlike Tang Bingyu, the television crew found it super amusing to film the reactions of the surrounding people. There was actually a man who collided into a passerby while he was looking at Tang Bingyu!

"Well......You'll know once we get there!"

Zhou Zekai smiled mysteriously as he led Tang Bingyu aboard a rental car. After twenty minutes, when night had completely fallen, they finally arrived at their destination——a blues bar.

As they stood in front of the bar entrance, not only was Tang Bingyu dumbfounded, the television crew was also dumbfounded!

They were a positive program which focused on teens who tried to improve themselves! This sudden trip to a bar without a warning! Was this guy trying to cause trouble?