1.
After transmigrating, Qi Jiuyuan discovered that the skills he had learned in his previous life seemed completely useless in today's technologically advanced modern society.
So when the Zhao family, finding him poorer than a church mouse, asked him to appear on a variety show as a contrast to the fake young master, using his utter incompetence to highlight the fake heir's perfection, Qi Jiuyuan's first question was, "Do I get paid?"
The Zhao family: "...Five million!"
Qi Jiuyuan's eyes lit up at once. "Deal!"
And so, he packed his bags and happily boarded the show, bringing his "vast" fortune of just three yuan and twenty-five cents.
Until he discovered that the show was all about exploring the past of the Sixteenth Laureate from a thousand years ago, the Young Master Jiuyuan, whose peerless talents had made him famous throughout the land.
Qi Qian, courtesy name Jiuyuan, the young master himself: "..."
2.
National Elegance is a cultural travel variety show. Along the way, its guests visit esteemed masters of the arts and promote traditional culture by learning about its ancient heritage.
Qi Jiuyuan had always been little more than a background extra. When another guest politely asked him about his skills, he thought for a moment and decided his level was probably only a little above average. So he modestly replied, "I only know a little. I'll spare you the embarrassment."
He was simply being humble, and everyone took him at his word.
Until he actually showed what he could do...
Everyone: ???
Your "little bit" and my "little bit" aren't the same thing at all?!!
Suddenly the center of everyone's praise, Qi Jiuyuan thought he was genuinely pretty ordinary. His ears immediately turned red.
Fans: !!!
He's so cute! Someone needs to spoil him!
The truly impressive Si Yuzhou: "Thanks for the invitation. I'm on my way."
3.
Once the people around Qi Jiuyuan realized he blushed every time someone praised him, they all turned into shameless flatterers just to tease him.
Some sharp-eyed viewers also noticed that whenever someone praised the famous Young Master Jiuyuan, who shared his name, Qi Jiuyuan would quietly blush, too.
The haters went wild: Nobody praised you. Why are you blushing?
Then, at last, a portrait of the famed Sixteenth Laureate, who had been famous since his youth, was unearthed...
Everyone: Holy crap, it really is you!
4.
At first, Si Yuzhou treated Qi Jiuyuan like a child. Afraid that this bright and refined young man might be bullied, he protected him both openly and behind the scenes.
But later, once he learned that the young man wasn't the type to let himself be wronged, Si Yuzhou found himself wanting to protect Qi Jiuyuan under his wing in a different capacity.
You are the secret longing that quietly took root in me before I even knew it.
P.S.
Synopsis screenshot archived on Weibo on April 4, 2024.
Theme: Respect the ordinary
