Chapter 23.2

The audience this season has no manners. It’s one thing for my sister to prank me, but you’re going too far by humiliating my music dream by using her!

Chu Xiaoyi was surprised to discover many unfamiliar scenes. He finally understood why his little sister insisted on keeping the camera around.

The directors were actually chatting with her using the camera, and they were even secretly gossiping about him. Chu Xiaoxiao named the camera “Xiao Hei*,” and the production team even introduced a “Xiao Hei’s Perspective” segment, which gained quite a bit of popularity.

*T/N: Literally translates to Little Black.

While Chu Xiaoyi was cooking in the kitchen, Chu Xiaoxiao would study foreign languages, chat, and watch cartoons with Xiao Hei. She even pulled Xiao Hei to study with her. Chu Xiaoxiao held the iPad up to the camera and said earnestly, “Xiao Hei, let’s read this sentence together.”

The camera tilted slightly, attempting to capture something else, but Chu Xiaoxiao forcefully redirected the lens back. She said seriously, “You can’t get distracted during class. Even though you can’t speak, you can practice reading comprehension!”

“…”

Spare me, please. I’m just a camera, you know?

The camera shook its head, indicating it couldn’t do it.

Chu Xiaoxiao urged, “You can do it, I just explained it earlier! You can answer by nodding. If it’s option A, nod once; for option B, nod twice, and so on…”

The camera finally gave in, gazing at the iPad with difficulty, falling into a prolonged silence.

Suddenly, a set of colorful characters appeared in the lower right corner of the screen, saying, “Background Cameraman: Please spare me, I haven’t even passed the university level 6 English exam (CET-6).”

[After the recording ended, the cameraman passed the CET-6 exam without any assistance. People asked him for his secret, and he proudly patted his chest, saying, “Just come work as a camera operator on “ Our Family over Several Generations” !]

[Don’t delay the cameraman’s college studies! Tonight, we all will be stationed in the living room as Xiao Hei!]

[Teacher Xiaoxiao, I’ve mastered this question. Can we move on to the next one? Can we have a linear algebra lesson?]

“Chu Xiaoxiao and Xiao Hei’s Classroom” was rich in content, featuring a variety of foreign language courses, couch-jumping physical education classes, interspersed with cartoons and casual banter.

It was a very engaging setup; Chu Xiaoxiao often spoke directly to the camera, giving viewers a feeling of being face-to-face with her.

Chu Xiaoxiao looked distressed, saying, “My older brother even said that after taking care of me, he doesn’t want children anymore. Does he think he can find a wife just like that?”

“They say there are thirty million single men nowadays. He’s poor and not smart, can’t even speak a foreign language, and can’t even do household chores properly. How could he surpass those thirty million men? Does he think everyone else is just gullible fools?”

She supported her chin and complained with a worried expression, concerned about Chu Xiaoyi’s future, considering him overly naive.

The camera even nodded seriously in agreement, nearly driving Chu Xiaoyi to the point of exasperation. What’s even more frightening was that countless netizens have actually started to genuinely be worried about Chu Xiaoyi’s marriage prospects.

[If you call me “sister-in-law” right now, I’m willing to jump into a fire pit and act like a fool! From now on, I’ll be your mud pit dancing buddy!]

[Xiaoxiao, it’s not that I’m after your brother, it’s mainly because I genuinely like you [doge]. For you, I’m willing to be deceived!]

[I feel like I can’t mock CXY (Chu Xiaoyi) anymore in the future. His sister is even more adept at roasting than I am; she’s on another level. I’m not worthy to keep going [bowing respectfully]]

[The current top celebrity is openly seeking marriage; confirmed as the entertainment industry’s number one!]

[Little friend, do you have some misunderstanding about poverty?]

[Wearing ripped jeans in the middle of winter, not wearing socks at the airport with ankles showing, holes in clothes for no reason, investing millions in music while still being extravagant – truly, it’s poverty combined with wastefulness, no problem! [doge]]

[If we only consider Chu Xiaoyi’s personal qualifications, it’s really just his looks and income. But when you add in the family factor, it’s a completely different story. Educated parents, a talented sister, well-off family background, residing in Beijing with a property there – isn’t this a promising prospect?]

[I used to really dislike CXY, but after researching the real estate of the residential area, I’ve chosen to forgive him. I can handle a handsome, wealthy second-generation guy [OK emoji]. I hope his dream to be a musician shatters soon, and that he goes back to inheriting the family fortune!]

I thank all the fans this season! But please don’t worry about my marriage and music dreams!

Chu Xiaoyi never expected that his little sister would badmouth him in private, leading to numerous netizens being concerned about his marriage prospects.

He decided to send Chu Xiaoxiao a voice message, questioning her, “Chu Xiaoxiao, who told you I can’t find a wife? Who told you I’m poor and not smart?”

Chu Xiaoxiao quickly replied, also with a voice message, “Isn’t it true?”

Chu Xiaoyi retorted, “I’m rich and well-off, and I’m not lacking money. Don’t spread false rumors about me on the show!”

“Do you own a house?”

“No.”

“Do you have a car?”

“… No.”

“Do you have a university degree?”

“Well, no, but I…”

Before Chu Xiaoyi could even finish, he noticed that she had already sent another voice message.

“Hmph.”

“…”

He felt that this “hmph” was similar to her “fine”*.

*T/N: Recall to Chapter 15.

Back at home, Chu Xiaoxiao put down her iPad disinterestedly, not bothering to listen to her brother’s responses anymore. She felt he didn’t understand the harsh reality of the outside world.

Occasionally, she would watch peculiar emotional dramas with her little uncle and aunt. The shows would discuss the troubles of young couples getting married or dating. Even the elders would join in, pondering intently and sharing their earnest insights.

With Chu Xiaoyi’s qualifications, he would probably be eliminated in the first round.

Where did he get the confidence to think he’s good enough?

“ Our Family over Several Generations” was a family-friendly variety show with a wide-ranging audience, connecting Chu Xiaoyi instantly with the public.

Countless uncles, aunties, grandpas, and grandmas have now come to know Chu Xiaoyi and his sister Chu Xiaoxiao’s worries about him. This awareness even spread to the veteran actors in their cast.

At a script reading session, Chu Xiaoyi was greeted by an older actor with a firm handshake.

The senior actor said with deep meaning, “Xiaoyi, don’t be in a hurry. Your qualifications are quite decent. It’s good that you’re anxious now. Some young people are always saying they won’t date or marry, but you, as a bird who flies early*, will have a chance…”

*T/N: “The early bird catches the worm” idiom.

“I’ll keep an eye out for you. When you meet more young people, there will always be a possibility! I’ll keep this in mind for you! Tell Xiaoxiao not to worry either!”

Chu Xiaoyi shook the senior actor’s hand with mixed feelings and quickly replied, “Thank you, thank you, but I’m really not in a rush…”

“Yes, yes, I understand, I understand! Xiaoxiao has said it on the show too! Don’t be embarrassed!”

“…”

What exactly did you understand from the show?

Chu Xiaoyi felt the nationwide popularity and the intense pressure of a national-level matchmaking campaign.

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