Chapter 8

As the formal program began, the camera lens focused intently on Shen Hui's slick, non-slip shoes.

Seeing Shen Hui's awkward attempts to stay upright and his efforts to pull himself back, and hearing the director's absurd commentary, the seven people in the living room burst into laughter within a minute.

"Looks pretty good! This show is quite novel!" The audience in the living room gave high praise.

On the TV, Shen Hui stood shakily in front of the bar counter. As the familiar music for the pancake roll started, he froze instantly, then burst into laughter and fell, sliding down the floor. The editor playfully added sound effects and cartoon expressions, and Shen Hui's tears streamed down his face.

Seeing this, the seven people in the living room laughed so hard they clutched their stomachs, and those who hadn't been laughing couldn't help but join in.

The director outside the set promptly shouted, "The guest artist laughed, we need to reshoot this part!"

Reshoot...

Reshoot...

Reshoot...

The screen repeatedly zoomed in on Shen Hui's face, which had turned to stone from extreme surprise, with the word "NG" flashing repeatedly. The autumn wind blew, and playful comments flew by, and poor Shen Hui was about to be tortured again.

Mu Jianmin, coughing and laughing, pointed at the TV, his face turning purple, unable to utter a word.

The others also couldn't stop laughing, watching Shen Hui stand at the bar counter for the second time, dancing to the music again, his arms struggling to support his body, his feet moving to the beat, his face trying to suppress a smile, and his expression of discomfort was incredibly funny.

Finally, after this ordeal, Shen Hui wiped the sweat and stood behind the bar counter. Following the director's instructions, Yang An and another companion entered from above, sitting at a small table at the highest point.

Yang An said, "Brother, this bar is really great, very unique. The waiters are handsome and can dance!"

"Is that so?" The brother wearing sunglasses pointed at Shen Hui, "Waiter, come and dance for us, make the boss happy!"

Shen Hui's face turned dark, "Dance again? I've already NG'd three times, my legs are already weak!"

Amidst a burst of laughter, the brother said, "Alright, I'll spare you. I'm thirsty, bring me some tea quickly!"

Pouring water was easier than dancing. Shen Hui mustered all his strength, holding a tray from the bar counter, struggling to walk up, almost falling, and his frantic efforts to grab the cups made the audience laugh again.

Yang An introduced, "Brother, besides the handsome waiters, there's a singer named Liu Susu here. She's beautiful and has a great voice. Let's call her up to sing a song."

The brother scolded, "Hey, waiter, what are you dawdling for? Hurry up!"

Sweat dripped from Shen Hui's forehead. He finally approached, placing an empty cup on the tablecloth in front of Yang An, and then picked up a half-full teapot of cold water, repeatedly apologizing to the two customers, "Sorry, sorry, I just mopped the floor, it's too slippery..."

Slip!

The glass cup slid on the table, moving faster and faster. Shen Hui, unable to laugh, feared it would fall and break, and had to grab it with his other hand. With both hands occupied, he couldn't steady himself, and his body slid further away from the table and the bar counter, unable to control himself.

Yang An slapped the table, "Where are you going? Do you think my brother is ugly, so you won't serve him?"

"Pour, pour, pour!" Shen Hui, sliding further away, said insincerely, causing the audience to burst into laughter.

On the 22.5-degree slope, even the water in the cup was tilted. Shen Hui initially didn't adapt to the angle of pouring, and the first time he spilled water on the tablecloth, startling Yang An and the brother, who immediately started shouting.

"What are you doing?"

"Do you want to stay in business? Do you know who my brother is?"

"Do you think I won't beat you just because you look like Shen Hui from the movie 'Love and Marriage'?"

"Brother, it's not 'Love and Marriage,' it's 'Marriage and Love'!"

"Same thing!"

Seeing these two gangsters were just there to cause trouble, the audience laughed heartily. Shen Hui smiled apologetically, "Sorry, sorry, the floor is too slippery. If I had known, I wouldn't have worn leather shoes today..."

Seeing this, Mu Jianmin and his group burst into laughter. A few women said, "This Shen Hui is quite handsome. I'll go see 'Marriage and Love' when it comes out."

"The young man is handsome and has a great figure. Is this based on a movie scene?"

"According to the online leaks, it is. It's quite interesting!"

Shen Hui finally managed to pour the water for the guests, and the director outside the set said, "The guests want to hear Liu Susu sing."

Yang An said, "Is Susu here today? Have her come up and sing for my brother."

Shen Hui replied, "She's here, she's coming right away."

Liu Susu, draped in a scarf, walked up from the stage. Mu Jianmin and the other men let out a chorus of "Oh!" and exchanged glances, winking and grinning.

"This vixen, wearing sleeveless tops and mini-skirts, looking so seductive. Which director arranged this outfit?"

"Hey, look, she's falling on purpose, showing so much skin, even her safety shorts are visible!"

"Hey! The cameraman is giving her a close-up. Does she have any shame?"

"Liu Ziji, shut up! What are you laughing at? You're so happy to see those white thighs!"

The wives, seeing Liu Susu come on stage, immediately frowned and started cursing.

"Liu Ziji, stop laughing! You're so happy to see those white thighs!"

"Ha! You can't even speak properly! Get out of here!" Liu Ziji's wife blushed, embarrassed to curse her husband in front of so many friends.

Mu Jianmin quickly smoothed things over, "Red Maple TV is great, this is a show that appeals to both men and women!"

Everyone laughed and continued watching the show.

Yang An raised a large golden prop and shouted, "My brother said, just singing isn't enough, you have to dance too. If you perform well, there's a reward!"

Liu Susu made a delighted expression, "Such a big gold bar! What do you want to hear, brother?"

Yang An leaned in to ask his brother, then winked at Liu Susu and said with a grin, "Ten touches... no, eighteen maidens!"

"Eighteen Maidens" is a famous theme song from a period drama in this world, but what is "ten touches"? No one knew, but it didn't sound very sophisticated.

Ha ha ha ha...

The audience in the studio and at home burst into laughter. This joke was a type of subtle humor that seemed normal at first but, when combined with the context, quickly led the audience into a funny situation, making them imagine a hilarious scene and leaving a lasting impression.

Liu Susu, dressed in a revealing outfit, was indeed very eye-catching, and the camera never left her, showing off her great figure.

She really did dance, and she was quite resourceful. Standing in the center of the 22.5-degree slope, she used her long, white legs to hold the microphone stand, twisting and turning to show off her graceful figure while lip-syncing to the song. The chorus of "Eighteen Maidens" played in the studio, and the audience joined in a chorus, cheering loudly.

Gulp, gulp...

If you listened carefully, you could hear the male audience members swallowing their saliva, each one secretly regretting that if Liu Susu didn't dance "Eighteen Maidens" but instead did a pole dance, with her seductive appearance, curvy figure, mini-skirt, white thighs, and safety shorts, the show would be perfect, and the ratings would definitely be high!

The names "Marriage and Love," Liu Susu, and Shen Hui were deeply etched in the minds of many viewers, and the impatient ones had already taken out their phones to search online.

Yang An and the brother sat in their chairs throughout, performing with ease. Their task was to tease the male and female guests, make fun of Shen Hui, and play with Liu Susu, making her pour drinks for them, giving her rewards in various ways, and causing her to slide down because she couldn't hold onto the table. In the end, they even started touching her, scaring Liu Susu into screaming for help.

Seeing the chaos, Shen Hui couldn't resist stepping in, the classic hero-saving-the-beauty scenario always being the main theme.

Yang An shouted angrily, "What, does someone want to be a hero? I want to see who dares to stand up today!"

Shen Hui puffed out his chest, "I dare to stand..."

Slip!

Just as he stood up, Shen Hui slipped on the water on the floor, falling flat on his face and sliding from under Yang An's feet to the bottom of the slope, his trajectory spanning the entire bar room.

Shen Hui's face showed a helpless smile, and the playful subtitle popped up, "Being a hero is too hard!"

Ha ha ha ha!

The studio erupted in laughter, many viewers wiping tears from laughing so hard. In terms of pranking celebrities, no show was as ruthless as "Slippery Laughter."

Next, Yang An and the brother stood up, intending to give Shen Hui a memorable lesson, but they couldn't stand steady either, either knocking each other down or shoving each other, causing more laughter.

When the three men were pushing and shoving at the bottom of the slope, Liu Susu, standing above, lost her balance and screamed as she slowly slid down. The camera provided three parallel slow-motion shots.

The brother, seeing the beauty coming, had a lecherous look on his face, squinting and reaching out to catch her.

Shen Hui moved the fastest, taking a big step forward and spreading his arms, intending to catch Liu Susu before anyone else. He was the hero, the gentleman, the leading man.

Yang An, however, gritted his teeth and moved quickly, grabbing the brother's shoulder with his left hand and pushing Shen Hui with his right, knocking both competitors to the side. In the end, he happily extended his arms and caught Liu Susu in a warm embrace. The high-definition camera captured all his micro-expressions, revealing his cunning and scheming nature.

The screen was filled with hearts, and Yang An, holding Liu Susu, looked at her with deep affection, both smiling and blushing. After the slow-motion, all the romantic and warm effects disappeared, and the camera returned to normal. Yang An suddenly awkwardly pushed Liu Susu away, "Sorry, sorry, I got carried away! Shen Hui is the leading man!"

Ha ha ha...

Liu Susu covered her mouth and turned to laugh, and the innocent Shen Hui, lying on the ground, sighed to the sky. The audience in the studio burst into laughter, and the camera quickly switched between the director and the artist's agent, both laughing uncontrollably, showing the audience that even the staff couldn't help but laugh.

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