The emergence of smart medical watches is, in fact, inseparable from the rapid development in various fields in recent years. What Ye Qiusuo seized by launching this product was the first-mover advantage in integration.
Such a novel item naturally wouldn't sell like hotcakes right from the start. Moreover, Tianqiu Technology had been involved in a scandal not long ago. Many outsiders were saying that what Tianqiu launched wasn't a smart medical watch, but a product to test one's IQ, claiming that anyone who bought it was a fool.
The watch face of this product is somewhat similar to the sports watches currently on the market—a small waterproof black screen with several designs like round and square shapes. The watch straps come in a wide variety and are quite stylish. As for the price, it's not outrageous, costing around three to four thousand.
Some young people who love electronic products were the first to try it out and bought one. Others, who aren't short on money, didn't believe the claims about detecting illnesses, but finding the design of this Tianqiu watch appealing, bought it anyway.
Even so, the sales were just mediocre.
The turning point came a month later.
The reality show "Their Lives" began airing.
Even before it was broadcast, it had already caused a sensation, trending on hot search lists countless times. Countless people were urging the production team to film faster, as they were desperate to see Xie Xi and You Feibai.
[What kind of divine pairing is this, my two favorite male gods!!!]
[Please, production team, be decent and release it earlier!]
In short, it was a hit before it even aired.
Later on, perhaps unable to withstand the public's enthusiasm or for other reasons, the show, originally scheduled for a later release, quietly went online.
[???]
[What's going on? This isn't a trailer? An hour and a half?!]
It turned out people had been clicking on the trailer every day to get their fix. Who would have thought that upon clicking, they'd find the show had suddenly premiered.
What viewers saw upon entering was You Feibai and Xu Qingwei meeting in a car—a multi-seat business van with the two sitting in the very back. Outside the frame was presumably the follow-up director.
"Our first visit is to Xie Xi's home, but we haven't contacted him to say we're coming today." The follow-up director's voice held a hint of laughter. "We'll surprise him later and see what Xie Xi is usually like in his daily life."
"I haven't seen Little Xie in a long time." Xu Qingwei also smiled. "At this time of day, he's probably writing songs or something."
Mid-morning, usually a time for work.
The follow-up director turned the camera towards another young and handsome man in the car: "Feibai, what do you usually do at this hour?"
You Feibai's face is perfectly suited for the big screen—handsome and rugged in just the right measure, avoiding any hint of effeminacy or excessive roughness. He looked up, his narrow, deep-set eyes dark and expressive: "When I don't have work, I usually read scripts or watch films."
"Director Xu's mission this time is to take everyone on a tour of Xie Xi's home."
The production team's surprise attack naturally aimed to capture something fresh.
Then, the audience watched as the group stood outside a door and knocked. Someone came out holding a phone, opened the door, barely glanced at them, simply said "come in," then turned and went back inside.
[Who is that?]
[Ahhh, that's Xi Xi's assistant, Zhang Dong! Is Xi Xi inside? Can I see Xi Xi wearing just pants?!]
Among the three guests, Xie Xi and You Feibai both have massive fan bases. At this moment, half the viewers didn't know who Xie Xi's assistant Zhang Dong was, though of course, some were fans of both.
Once inside, the screen was filled with sofas and soft rugs. Even the post-production team added subtitles: [Looks very sleepable~]
[Wrong door, right??? This definitely can't be Xie Xi's home.]
[Ooooh, this is my dream house! You can collapse and sleep as soon as you walk in!]
[This is Xie Xi's place? He seems... quite that refined type.]
This was the general impression people had of Xie Xi: a great singer, good-looking, a bit of a bad temper, and likely living in a high-end, luxurious style.
[Hahahaha, the focus should be on Director Xu and Feibai's expressions. Xie Xi is amazing, he even shocked Feibai.]
Not only that, when the camera finally landed on Xie Xi sitting on the sofa, everyone was stunned. What work? He was playing video games.
When Xie Xi noticed the extra crowd in his room, everyone's gaze and the camera lens fell on his feet.
Xie Xi was wearing a pair of wildly colorful toe socks, each toe featuring a different pattern.
[OMG hahahaha! Link, please! I want these socks too!!!]
[Ooooh, Xi Xi can't be this cute! nosebleed emoji]
The entire barrage of comments was in a state of shock and uproarious laughter.
Hot search topics were immediately arranged.
Xie Xi's home looks sleepable
[I really never would have imagined Xie Xi's home being like this. It looks so comfortable to sleep in! He really knows how to enjoy life!]
[Suddenly feeling a bit like a casual fan turning into a real one. Compared to those high-end mansions, this feels much more lived-in.]
[This reality show is too good! They really did a surprise attack, look how startled my Xi Xi is.]
The first episode captivated viewers right from the start, attracting many spontaneous fans, and the audience instantly flooded in.
Seeing them later enter Xie Xi's toy room had everyone laughing even harder. No one expected a whole room full of squeaky toys—stepping or squeezing them by accident would make sounds. Even funnier was that they all had names.
[Is this still the Xie Xi I know?]
[I always thought Xie Xi was temperamental and cold towards people, but he's like this in private???]
[People commenting earlier clearly aren't familiar with Xi Xi. Those who know him know his temper is only for those who are unreasonable.]
[Finally, the secret that our Xi Xi is a big sweetheart can't be hidden anymore?!]
Throughout the first episode, the show's highlights basically revolved around Xie Xi. This wasn't intentional; it was mainly because there was so much usable footage of him. After touring all three homes, the laughs mostly came from him.
Viewers felt pity seeing him wandering confused in the supermarket. Then, when Xie Xi picked one of each type of chili pepper, and the auntie responsible for weighing gave him a deeply conflicted look while placing that one tiny red bird's eye chili on the scale, everyone burst out laughing.
[They can even weigh a chili pepper that small? Learned something new.]
[Good thing they didn't put the price sticker directly on this chili. Otherwise, peeling it off would take a layer of skin, and this chili would have just been for smelling, hahahaha!]
[Has he never been to a supermarket? He's missed out on so much joy.]
Unaware of the audience's teasing, Xie Xi happily bought the chilies home. Unsurprisingly, You Feibai and Xu Qingwei were dumbfounded, but they were still chilies. Even if the resulting dish wasn't pretty, it was edible.
[Sniff, Feibai is so amazing, he can even cook! A true homebody, good man.]
After this episode aired, it almost swept aside all other programs. Unlike previous shows like "Tomorrow's Star" or "Knowledge Q&A," this reality show was a genuine blockbuster hit, experiencing a sudden, explosive surge in viewership without any promotion.
Want to be a toy in Xie Xi's home / Is You Feibai's cooking delicious?
After the first episode finished airing, a string of hot search topics appeared, several related to them. Clicking into each one revealed super high discussion and repost volumes.
[I want so badly to be a toy in Xie Xi's home, to be squeezed by him every day, to be called by him in that tender, lingering voice...]
[We humans are worse off than toys, wuwuwuwu]
[I want to eat Feibai's cooking. It looks really delicious.]
[Even if it's not tasty, I could still eat it. After all, Feibai made it himself. I wonder who will get to enjoy that privilege in the future.]
Due to the success of the premiere, the production team urgently reviewed their later-stage plans overnight. After all, their show was on the verge of becoming a massive hit. There are plenty of famous shows, but truly phenomenally popular ones are rare. Currently, "Their Lives" had only aired its first episode but was already showing this potential. Who wouldn't be on edge?
The location for recording the second episode was also decided after repeated discussions by the production team. They planned to film a scenario of the celebrities shopping in their daily lives.
Clothes, shoes, jewelry—putting together a full outfit for a banquet hosted by the production team that evening.
No payment was needed; the various stores in the mall would provide the items, also taking the opportunity for some advertising.
The production team had only one requirement: authenticity.
They hoped the three celebrities would shop just as they normally would.
To achieve the best effect, they even dispensed with camera crews following them. Instead, they refitted the entire five-story mall with high-definition surveillance cameras, as the mall's original ones weren't clear enough.
Xie Xi was dragged there early in the morning, still drowsy. He let his assistant and life manager pick for him, changing into outfit after outfit.
It wasn't that they looked bad; on the contrary, every single one looked good, making it hard to choose.
Each time Xie Xi changed and came out, Zhang Dong would stand opposite him to take photos. After seven or eight changes, Zhang Dong handed his phone over for Xie Xi to pick.
"This one." Xie Xi casually swiped and chose a set.
Then came the shoes.
Once the clothes were chosen, picking shoes was easier.
"Still missing a watch," He Feng said after looking him up and down.
The watches were on another floor. Xie Xi followed them onto the escalator. His hair, not yet styled, was a bit messy, strands falling loosely across his forehead, giving him a carefree look.
You Feibai happened to be coming up from another escalator, presumably also heading to pick a watch.
Xie Xi lazily greeted him.
The floors were quite high, and the escalator ride was long. Bored, Xie Xi looked around and suddenly spotted a store sign on the upper floor that read 'Tianqiu Technology'.
"Xixi, the watches are on the fifth floor." He Feng and Zhang Dong stepped off the escalator one after the other. They had reached the fourth floor and were heading to another up escalator.
"I'm going to check that place out," Xie Xi said casually, pointing to the left.
The entire mall, apart from the counter staff, had no other customers. It was completely closed off just for the three of them to pick an outfit.
As they spoke, You Feibai also arrived. He cast a brief glance at Xie Xi's retreating figure but showed no curiosity and didn't follow, proceeding directly to the fifth floor.
Xie Xi walked under the sign for 'Tianqiu Technology'. There was a counter here displaying the company's products from recent years.
"Take these few watches out, let me try them on," Xie Xi said, looking down at the newly arrived watches in the glass counter.
He Feng caught up and, seeing him trying on this type of watch, made a face as if constipated: "Xixi, you're wearing a suit today. You should still go to the fifth floor to pick a proper watch."
A watch was the kind of accessory that best showcased a man's status and position, especially with You Feibai—whose figure and looks were no less impressive than Xie Xi's—also on the show.
Xie Xi nonchalantly switched to another stylish watch: "This one looks pretty good."
The counter staff seized the chance to advertise: "This is our company's latest medical watch. It can detect hundreds of common illnesses and also reminds you of potential health issues."
Xie Xi picked out a watch, put it on his wrist, and didn't take it off: "I've chosen."
He Feng: "..."
He Feng looked carefully. Although it was a bit of a mismatched style, on Xie Xi's wrist, it didn't look bad.
Xie Xi then took two more watches to give to He Feng and Zhang Dong, and asked the counter to run his card.
The items he was wearing were free, but anything extra still had to be paid for.
He Feng had no choice but to put hers on.
The counter staff eagerly gathered around to help them set up the data. Just after adjusting it, the watch on He Feng's wrist started making sounds, alerting her to a health issue.
He Feng immediately turned the sound off: "...I already went to the hospital the day before yesterday. I'm on medication."
