When Xu Zifan revealed his face and smiled charmingly, the entire fan group was silent for a second before bursting into screams.
"Wow—so handsome!!!"
"who is he?"
"Xu Zifan! He's my idol, Xu Zifan!"
"You actually climbed over the wall?!"
"I'm a fan because of his looks! He's so handsome, it would be an injustice not to be a fan! Ahhh, he's even more handsome than the newly released nine-grid photo!"
"He's Xu Zifan, who's always trending on social media! He's so handsome in person, now I know why he has so many fans!"
"Can we take a photo together? Can we take a photo together? Just one, please take a photo with me!"
The girls pushed forward, their voices mingling so much that it was impossible to hear what anyone was saying. All that was clear was that they were all very excited, and they quickly surrounded Xu Zifan.
Chen Zaimin and the others stepped back in time, leaving Xu Zifan standing alone among nearly a hundred girls. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought they were there to pick him up from the airport!
The girls didn't all gather around because they liked him; they just saw how handsome he was in person and followed the crowd. It would be nice to take a photo or video with him, since he really is handsome.
They were there to pick people up from the airport; some were holding beautiful autograph books, some were holding gifts, and some were even carrying DSLR cameras.
As soon as they surrounded Xu Zifan, many people handed him autograph books and asked him to sign them. Almost everyone was taking pictures non-stop. They were taking pictures of Xu Zifan and taking group photos, regardless of how far away they were, as long as Xu Zifan was in the frame.
Airport security rushed over to maintain order. Xu Zifan looked flattered and quickly reached out to catch a girl who almost fell. Then, he raised one hand and pressed down on her, while putting his index finger to his lips with the other, saying, "Shh—"
The girls were all looking at him, and when they saw his movements, they instinctively fell silent.
Xu Zifan smiled and said, "Thank you. Sisters who need autographs and photos, would you like to come over here? Let's not disturb others, and let's not crowd. Please be careful."
His voice was like a gentle breeze, seemingly having a calming effect. When he started to walk to the side, the girls really followed him there. Only a few, afraid of missing their idol, insisted on standing still and staring at the exit.
Xu Zifan went to the side and started signing autographs for them. He used to be an idol in the entertainment industry, and his signature was particularly beautiful, with a sharp and imposing style.
The girl who received the autograph felt it was all worth it just to see her beautiful name signed on the pretty autograph book.
Xu Zifan signed autographs for everyone and then took photos with them, being very cooperative. Seeing that he wasn't in a hurry to leave, everyone quieted down, leaving only hushed, excited chatter, and spontaneously lined up in an orderly fashion to get autographs. One person after another came, and the process went remarkably quickly.
Xu Zifan's fan was pushed to the back. When it was finally her turn, she excitedly cupped her face and took a photo with Xu Zifan. She couldn't help but ask, "Zifan, did you just finish filming 'Survival on a Desert Island'? I heard online that you don't like filming. I think so too. You're so handsome, why would you go to a desert island? It doesn't suit you at all. I support you."
Xu Zifan smiled and said, "It's all nonsense online, don't believe it. I really like this show, and I had a lot of fun this time. Remember to watch it when it airs."
"I will definitely watch it! But the thought of you suffering in that kind of place breaks my heart." The girl looked at Xu Zifan's face and really felt that he didn't fit the image of a deserted island.
Other fans also said not to go on those kinds of shows, because they would get sunburned and suffer from the hardships, and wouldn't be handsome anymore.
Xu Zifan smiled confidently, "You'll see when the show airs. I'm better at this than anyone else, and it doesn't affect my face. Look at me, I stayed on the island for four or five days and I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"
After taking a photo with the last girl, Xu Zifan said to them, "Okay, I have to go now. Thank you all for today. I haven't felt such kindness in a long time. You are all lovely girls. Take care. Goodbye."
They were all a little reluctant to leave after finally seeing such a handsome celebrity, but the young star's die-hard fans reminded them that it was almost time to pick him up, so they had to say goodbye to Xu Zifan.
There are really a lot of people who judge by appearances, and a lot of people who are interested in someone else. Xu Zifan actually received more than a dozen gifts, all of which were stuffed into his arms by the little ones. He didn't even see who gave them to him.
Just then, the young heartthrob appeared, and the girls screamed again, rushing over—that was their idol! Xu Zifan didn't have a chance to return the gift. His fan girl stayed until the very end, pointing urgently to a pink-wrapped gift, saying, "Zifan, this is for you. These are all everyone's good wishes. Don't return it. I'm going now. Goodbye!"
The little girl ran away, turning back every few steps. Xu Zifan smiled, then walked out of the airport with the gift in his arms.
Su Yanchen had already left; he left in a huff. He was supposed to be an idol, yet those fans didn't even glance at him. Xue Ninglu, Song Yunjian, and the others marveled at Xu Zifan's charm before leaving, but both were inwardly reflecting. They hadn't expected someone universally disliked online to be so adored by girls just because of his looks; their initial assumptions seemed wrong.
The director had the production crew film some scenes for behind-the-scenes footage, then left, leaving only Chen Zaimin and Yi Xiao waiting for Xu Zifan. They had arranged to have dinner together with Xu Zifan, but after Xu Zifan came out with a gift, they discovered...
However, no one answered Xu Zifan's call.
Chen Zaimin asked in surprise, "Who is your agent? Didn't they arrange one for you?"
Xu Zifan said good-naturedly, "My manager is Li Chang. Brother Li is probably quite busy. I can go by myself." After saying that, he showed an apologetic expression, "I really want to invite you two brothers to my home for a get-together, but I'm staying in a hotel now, so it might not be convenient. Once I find a new place, I'll invite you two brothers over for a hot pot meal."
Yi Xiao frowned upon hearing this. "Are you having some kind of difficulty? We can help you."
Xu Zifan laughed and said, "I did have one before. I used to rent a small house in Tangjialing. But two days before filming the show, I accidentally gambled on stones and made 200,000 yuan. Now I can rent a better house. I'll go look for a house this afternoon."
Chen Zaimin and Yi Xiao both became serious. Chen Zaimin said, "I have an apartment in Yujing Garden, 70 square meters, which is quite close to my community. The tenant just moved out, so you can go live there."
"Okay, I'll transfer the rent to you. I'll move in later." Xu Zifan took out his phone and was about to transfer the money to him.
Chen Zaimin gave a figure that was significantly lower than the market price, as a gesture of consideration for Xu Zifan.
Xu Zifan searched for houses in the vicinity, found the prices, and transferred a year's rent at market price. He smiled and said, "Brother, you've taken care of me, so I can't take advantage of you. Don't worry, Brother Chen, I'll work hard in the future and won't be short of money."
Sometimes, if you hit it off, you can become good friends after only knowing each other for a few days. That's how it was with the three of them. They even developed a bit of brotherhood on the island, which was an unexpected bonus while filming the show.
When the two heard that Xu Zifan was staying at a hotel near the airport and that he only had a travel bag, they decided to take him to the hotel and move in directly.
Chen Zaimin called his wife and asked her to have the apartment cleaned. When their car arrived, the apartment was already spotless and ready for the occupants to move in.
The monthly rent for the apartment in Yujing Garden is 10,000 yuan. The community environment is very good, the security guards are responsible, and the decoration of the apartment is simple and elegant with a good layout. Xu Zifan is very satisfied with his new place.
Since they had just moved in, he still had a lot to buy, so he didn't keep them for long and arranged to invite them to his house for dinner the following evening.
He went out in the afternoon and took a disguise pill, transforming himself into an ordinary-looking person to go on a shopping spree at the mall. Now that he has a spiritual spring and a farm, he can freely grow spiritual plants and herbs from the cultivation world, and refine pills at will. He no longer uses pills as sparingly as before, doing whatever is convenient.
All sorts of daily necessities and fresh fruits and vegetables were delivered to my home, the refrigerator was packed full, and the house was decorated to look warm and cozy.
While he was decorating his new home, he successfully made it to the top of the trending searches again.
#A chance encounter with the stunningly handsome Xu Zifan at the airport#
The fans who came to pick him up at the airport went back and posted pictures, not only of their idols, but also of Xu Zifan.
After Xu Zifan's cultivation reached a new level, he truly became flawless from every angle. Initially, his fans were frantically sharing his photos, and even casual observers who appreciated his good looks were amazed. Later, fans at the airport started posting photos of themselves with Xu Zifan and the autographs they received.
Because the young male celebrity only passed through the airport briefly, many staff members protected him and kept fans away. He didn't sign autographs or take photos with fans, and he didn't give out any gifts. So, what they could post were mostly short videos of the young male celebrity walking around.
Then most people expressed their relief that they had Xu Zifan's autograph and a photo as a consolation prize, which was also an unexpected bonus, since he was so handsome.
Over sixty fans posted these messages, attracting a large crowd who praised Xu Zifan's beautiful handwriting and his striking good looks. A fan at the scene also revealed, "[Xu Zifan has a super nice personality; he kept reminding the girls to be careful and, not wanting to disturb others, led us to the side for photos.]"
[I almost fell, but Xu Zifan caught me. I've decided to become a fan of his! He's so gentle, so handsome, and his smile is so beautiful. He's my idol!]
[I gave the gift to Xu Zifan. I don't know if he likes it. He doesn't seem like the person being slandered online. Is it just someone deliberately trying to smear him? Anyway, I only believe my own eyes. Xu Zifan is very nice!]
They went to pick up the young male celebrity at the airport, but instead of him trending, Xu Zifan inexplicably did. The young celebrity's fans were naturally unhappy and started nitpicking at Xu Zifan. However, the people posting these comments were also fans of the young celebrity; having experienced it firsthand, they wouldn't criticize Xu Zifan. After a few exchanges, a senior fan intervened to prevent the infighting and prevented a full-blown argument.
So Xu Zifan's trending topic really went viral this time, and no one bothered him. The young actress's fans were no longer a force to be reckoned with. Xu Zifan's self-deprecating humor backfired, and now whatever they say about Xu Zifan only annoys people and brings trouble to the young actress.
Xu Zifan saw the trending topic online, sat on the carpet, opened the dozen or so gifts he had received, laid them out in front of him, smiled, took a picture, and posted it on Weibo.
[Xu Zifan v: Thank you everyone for the gifts, I really like them. [heart]]
The last rays of the setting sun slanted in through the window, bathing Xu Zifan in a golden glow, making him look like an immortal who had strayed into the mortal world.
Seeing this picture, all the fans understood why this airport pickup was such a blunder, with someone even trying to climb over a wall to greet the celebrity.
Xu Zifan's good looks are an irresistible temptation for all fans.
Seeing the online buzz, the director of "Survival on a Desert Island" breathed a sigh of relief. He had made the right bet. Xu Zifan not only had the power to be universally hated, but also the potential to be universally praised. He had a feeling that once the show aired and fans saw such a dazzling Xu Zifan, the topic would definitely explode.
As for Su Yanchen's problem, after seeing Xu Zifan trending on social media that day, the director made up his mind to personally go to the company to talk to the director and resolve the issue.
In order to collaborate with Su Yanchen, he was made a guest star.
Next time, we'll choose a more challenging location. It would be more interesting if everyone worked together to overcome the difficulties. Su Yanchen neither demonstrated unity nor the ability to be self-reliant, so he's no longer suitable for this show.
Interests dictate the power dynamics. The director ultimately decided to air the first two episodes to gauge audience reaction. If things went as the director predicted, Su Yanchen would be dropped, and Xu Zifan would be relegated to the main MC role for the remainder of filming.