He swallowed nervously. He was actually having second thoughts, but with the show about to start, it was too late to find someone else. So, he looked at Mu Wan and Zhou Lu.

“These issues, I may need to consult with the company’s legal department.”

Zhou Lu raised his hand. “That’s fine.”

Not long after, Zhuang Xian’s legal team arrived. The two lawyers began discussing in rapid succession. Zhuang Xian then looked at Mu Wan. “Miss Mu, could you introduce yourself?”

Mu Wan noticed that the other party wasn’t deterred by Zhou Lu’s questions, and she thought they seemed reliable. Her expression became more serious, as she was truly hoping to get this exposure opportunity. She spoke clearly and confidently.

Zhuang Xian nodded inwardly as he observed her demeanor. He felt that if she could maintain this elegant and confident aura in front of the camera without hesitation, even if the broadcast didn’t perform exceptionally well, her beauty alone would still attract some fans.

“Wait, you said you graduated from where?”
“Juilliard School of Music.”
“That’s the number one classical music school in the world?”

Mu Wan nodded, and Zhuang Xian’s eyes lit up with joy. She was a violin genius beauty — no need to create a fake persona, it was the truth.

About two hours later, Zhou Lu and Zhuang Xian’s legal team revised the contract. After Mu Wan signed it, Zhuang Xian added her on WeChat.

“Hope the collaboration goes smoothly.”

—

In the evening, Kuang Ye helped Mu Wan pack her luggage. Thinking that he wouldn’t see her for seven whole days, he felt a bit reluctant.

“This is too rushed, signing the contract today and leaving tomorrow?”

Mu Wan hugged his slim waist from behind, comforting him. “If it weren’t so rushed, this kind of opportunity wouldn’t have come my way.”

Kuang Ye turned around, embraced her, and kissed her forehead. “Send me videos every day. If you feel uncomfortable, come back immediately.”

He didn’t usually watch these kinds of shows, but he knew that some programs would stop at nothing for ratings, and he didn’t want Mu Wan to suffer.

“Okay~”

Since she would be gone for seven days and New York’s weather was cold at the moment, she packed a lot of things — two large suitcases. Mu Wan had thought about buying things locally, but Zhuang Xian had sent a list of instructions saying that all expenses during the trip would be covered by the show and couldn’t be paid for with her own money. It made sense. If she could use her own money, it would be no different from just going on a regular trip.

The next morning, Mu Wan packed her bags and went to wait at the community gate. Originally, they had planned to film in her room, but Mu Wan didn’t want to reveal her exact address, so they decided to start filming at the community entrance.

By then, the show’s cameraman was already on the way, and the live stream was up and running.

“Wow, the show is finally starting! This is the first full-live-streaming travel reality show in domestic entertainment, right? So excited!”

“The introduction said the live stream will be 24/7, so we don’t have to worry about the program team cutting the footage anymore.”
“I heard a famous host turned down the invitation because of this, probably afraid of being exposed!”
“I heard the last guest is an ordinary person, I’m so excited!”

Soon, the camera focused on Mu Wan.

“!!”
“Holy shit, who is this absolutely stunning beauty?”
“The last guest on the show? With this looks and aura, are you telling me she’s just an ordinary person?”*
“In three minutes, I want all the details about this beauty.”

In the live stream, the girls in the audience could see Mu Wan with her hair lazily styled in a bun at the back of her head. She wore a beige trench coat with a black sweater underneath, its neckline exposing her beautiful collarbones. Her plaid skirt highlighted her slender waist, exuding elegance and a touch of casual chic.

Kuang Ye, who was secretly watching from a distance after sending Mu Wan downstairs, felt a surge of jealousy. He had never seen such a lazy yet intellectual-looking Jiejie before.

“Hello, are you Miss Mu Wan? I’m from the ‘Let’s Go Travel’ program team.” The staff greeted her.

Mu Wan nodded, her smile just right, and extended her hand to shake with the staff. “Hello, I’m Mu Wan.”

Since the live stream had already begun, the staff didn’t engage in small talk but got straight to the point. “It’s 8 AM now, and the flight to New York will depart at 12 PM. Besides you, there are four other guests.”

“There’s a budget of 100 yuan for the trip, and you’re free to choose your own transportation to the airport.”

“If the total cost for all five guests exceeds 100 yuan, the budget for your trip to New York will be deducted tenfold.”

Mu Wan: “…”

Is this how big the challenge is from the start? She asked, “Can I know how much money the other guests have spent so far?”

Staff: “No.”

Mu Wan: “…”

Airports are usually located far from city centers. If she takes a taxi from the apartment to the airport, 100 yuan wouldn’t even be enough for herself.

“The program team is really ruthless; even if someone is super frugal and walks to the airport, there’s still a chance others will exceed the budget.”
“There are no shared bikes at the entrance of this neighborhood, and she has two suitcases, which makes it a bit tricky.”
“The most affordable would be the bus, right?”
“I came from another live stream, and someone asked a passerby to help them get to the airport without spending a penny.”
“I know, you’re talking about Li Shuqin, the big star! She’s so popular that others can’t imitate her.”

Ding Dong! Suddenly, Mu Wan’s phone chimed with a notification. She looked down and saw that it was a message from Kuang Ye. Slightly surprised, she raised her head and asked the staff,

“As long as I don’t use my own money, right?”

The staff nodded and thought for a moment before adding, “In principle, friends can’t help, but if an ordinary person helps, it’s fine.”

“The WeChat message is definitely from the little sister’s friend; they want to help her get to the airport.”
“Too bad she didn’t anticipate that the program team had already planned for this.”
“Of course, if she could get outside help, the 100 yuan transportation cost would be irrelevant.”

Mu Wan asked, “Can I have my apartment shuttle send me? We offer a shuttle service to the airport!”