STAR originally had a relatively early appearance time, but due to editing, they were placed in the second half.
At this time, the topic of "national idol" had already appeared on Weibo, and many netizens were expressing their opinions on it. Some who had just watched the show had already posted their feedback on Weibo.
I initially thought it was just the first few groups messing around, but the later groups performed really well!
[I don't understand why Xia Shiyu gets so much screen time. Is the production team deliberately promoting her?]
Disgusting! I absolutely don't want to see her.
I don't understand why people are so harsh on her. She's a very pretty girl, and her smile is so sweet.
[If you don't know, just search for Xia Shiyu's name on Weibo and you'll find out.]
[It's just a few blurry photos where you can't even make out the faces, and some online trolls stirring up trouble—and they've already convicted someone like that?]
[Let me share a tidbit: I have a relative who works at Morningstar, and apparently, Xia Shiyu was personally signed by CEO Shen. Even if you don't trust her character, you have to trust CEO Shen's judgment. Anyway, I think anyone my idol signs can't be a bad person!]
[Shen Huai signed it? No wonder, having capital behind you makes all the difference; even something like this can be whitewashed.]
Am I the only one who thought of Ye Cang from last year...?
[Warning: Your face will be proven wrong]
[Warning: Face-slapping warning +1]
...
Guo Wenyuan, who was filming on set, rushed back to the hotel as soon as he finished filming, urging his assistant, "Is everything ready?"
The assistant nodded: "The projector and speakers are all set up, the phone is connected, and the fruit and drinks have been placed on the table for you."
Guo Wenyuan nodded haphazardly, not paying any attention to what he said afterward. He ran into the room, opened the T app, and clicked on the live stream of "All People's Idol." He only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Xia Shiyu hadn't started playing yet.
The assistant, who followed in wanting to continue taking credit, was speechless.
Guo Wenyuan leaned back comfortably on the sofa, only then remembering his assistant: "What did you just say?"
The assistant glanced at the screen full of pink and cute "National Idol," then at Guo Wenyuan, and fell into deep thought.
Guo Wenyuan sighed inwardly when he saw his assistant staring blankly again. This assistant was thorough in doing things, but a bit slow-witted.
Completely unaware that she had already been labeled as a somewhat dim-witted assistant in her boss's eyes, she finally came to her senses and cautiously asked, "Mr. Guo, are you paying so much attention to this program because you're planning to enter the idol industry?"
Guo Wenyuan looked puzzled: "Why are you venturing into the idol industry? Isn't Guanrui a film company?"
The assistant patted his chest, it seemed that President Guo had no intention of developing other industries, so he didn't have to worry about his boss's wild ideas anymore. But before he could breathe a sigh of relief, an even more terrifying possibility suddenly surfaced in his mind.
After all, Mr. Guo only started paying attention to the production team and then came to act in it, could it be...?
The assistant gasped, trembling as he asked, "Mr. Guo, you're not planning to go to [a certain company] yourself, are you?"
Guo Wenyuan: "..."
Guo Wenyuan never considered that it was his past misdeeds that caused his assistant's current psychological trauma; instead, he thought that his assistant was overthinking things.
He patted the other man on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Young man, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Having imagination is a good thing, but too much imagination can easily lead to trouble. Here's what we'll do: after filming is finished, I'll give you a month's leave so you can get some rest. Also, the company has a partner psychological counseling center; you should check it out."
Before the assistant could even cheer for the upcoming holiday, he understood the underlying meaning of his boss's rather blunt words: Did the boss think he was crazy?
The assistant was practically screaming inwardly, "Can't you have any self-awareness?! Even if I'm going crazy, it's because of all your outrageous actions!!"
But outwardly, he could only lower his head in humiliation and say, "Thank you, boss."
Guo Wenyuan looked at him with satisfaction: "Alright, you've worked hard today, go back and rest."
After he finished speaking, he ignored his assistant and began to rub his hands together, ready to first go on Weibo to support the goddess and then take the opportunity to criticize those who were stirring up trouble and insulting her.
Seeing this, the assistant sighed silently in his heart and said to Guo Wenyuan, who was already focused on the program, "Mr. Guo, when we finished filming just now, the director said that there is a night shoot tonight, so don't forget."
Guo Wenyuan, whose hands were moving rapidly, froze, then snapped back to reality: "Night shoot?! When did you say that?!"
The assistant said expressionlessly, "Right after the scene ended, because you ran so fast, the assistant director couldn't stop you, so he sent me a WeChat message asking me to remind you."
Guo Wenyuan: "..."
Although he really wanted to see Xia Shiyu's performance, the acting was more important to him. He never waited until he was on set to start preparing, so he could only reluctantly turn off the program and take the script to the dressing room.
In the dressing room, Chu Meibo and Wei Siyong, who had just finished filming, were removing their makeup. Chu Meibo greeted him casually, and Guo Wenyuan responded weakly.
On the other hand, Wesson was much more enthusiastic.
Putting aside the fact that Wei Siyong is an actor under Guanrui Entertainment, it's natural for him to be more enthusiastic towards his boss.
Moreover, Fu Cheng was originally cast as the male lead in "The Red Performer," but he was replaced due to underhanded tactics, which gave Wei Siyong the opportunity to take his place. Wei Siyong and Fu Cheng had been rivals for many years, and he had heard that Guo Wenyuan was also involved in the matter, so he was very grateful to Guo Wenyuan.
After filming, he discovered that Guo Wenyuan was quite capable and hadn't just squeezed into the crew by relying on his backing. So he treated him even better.
Tonight's night shoot was none of their business. Seeing Guo Wenyuan's dejected expression, he assumed he was troubled by the night shoot and went over to comfort him.
"Don't worry, Mr. Guo. Your scene isn't complicated. If all goes well, it will be filmed in an hour or two."
Guo Wenyuan sighed: "I'm not worried about night shoots."
Wei Siyong asked in surprise, "Then you are...?"
Before Guo Wenyuan could speak, Chu Meibo chimed in, "He's worried that he won't be able to watch his goddess's live stream tonight because he's filming."
When Guo Wenyuan heard her say that, he sighed heavily again, which was considered to confirm Chu Meibo's words.
Wesson and his assistant, who followed him, were both stunned.
Assistant: "Goddess???"
Wei Siyong: "Live broadcast???"
Although their focuses differed, they both expressed the same sentiment.
So innocent!!
Are you still the same domineering CEO Guo you used to be?!
Chapter 137
The second half of "Everybody's Idol" has begun. Although many people swore they didn't want to see Xia Shiyu appear, the number of viewers watching the live stream on the website kept rising.
Soon it was STAR's turn to appear, and the audience's laughter never stopped.
[What the hell is this appetite?! lol]
I thought this was a girl group show, but it made me hungry instead.
[Is this young lady a side hustle as a comedian? She rattles off the dish names so fluently!]
I just want to know, what kind of food am I in the eyes of this girl? lol
When the four of them took the stage, their singing and dancing performance was stunning, completely different from their previous cute and funny antics.
Although Lina was still the lead singer, the music teacher couldn't bear to waste Xia Shiyu's beautiful voice, so she added a solo performance segment for her, and Xia Shiyu lived up to expectations, delivering a perfect performance.
More importantly, the four dancers performed in perfect unison, showing excellent teamwork, making it impossible to tell that Xia Shiyu had only joined the team less than a month ago.
After the performance, the mentors began asking the group members about their personal situations. When it was Xia Shiyu's turn, the audience, who were expecting her to bring a new song, never expected that she would sing such an old song.
[Tang Wanjun's "Attachment"?]
[Isn't this a song from the last century?]
Although it's old, it's surprisingly good. I remember listening to this song a lot when I was a kid, revealing my age [laughing and crying emojis]
[Aaaaaaah, I want to listen to this song on repeat a hundred times!]
Suddenly I find old songs really good, and I kind of want to go back and listen to them. Any recommendations?
[This song isn't difficult, is all this praise just from paid trolls?]
Good singing skills are not just about hitting high notes. On the contrary, being able to fully express the emotions of a song is the most valuable skill. A singer should be able to truly sing a song into the hearts of the audience.
When she stood on the stage, she was practically radiant.
No matter what you say, I'm going to pick this girl!
Unlike professional music practitioners who analyze breathing, singing skills, and rhythm, netizens simply say that if something sounds good, it sounds good, and if something doesn't, it doesn't.
The fact that "Affection" was so widely circulated back then proves that the song was accepted and loved by the public. Although more excellent songs have emerged over time, a good song is a good song, and when it reappears in people's sight, it still has a unique flavor.
Xia Shiyu's performance was by no means inferior to Tang Wanjun's back then. On the contrary, after so many years of experience, her re-singing of this song is even more touching and can move people's hearts even more.
And this was originally the most touching weapon of "Attachment".
This song not only captivated the judges on site, but also won over many netizens. Some even complained about the short time allotted for individual performances, saying they wanted to hear Xia Shiyu sing again.
Of course, this opportunity came soon.
Wang Can challenged Xia Shiyu to a battle.
Wang Can's performance was also good. In addition, she had some fame on the Internet before entering "Everybody's Idol", so when she appeared, many fans cheered her on in the barrage.
Xia Shiyu's fans are much more worried. After all, Xia Shiyu is a singer, and they had never heard of her dancing before. According to her self-introduction, she has not been a member of Morning Star for long. Even if she has practiced dancing, she is definitely not as good as Wang Can, who has been practicing since childhood.
However, what happened next surprised them greatly.
In terms of singing, among all the contestants of "Everybody's Idol," probably no one can compare to Xia Shiyu.
Xia Shiyu lived up to expectations, stunning Wang Can with a simple and upbeat song. However, netizens were still on tenterhooks because the next move was a dance performance.
Wang Can was already dancing quite well, but perhaps because of the battle, she performed even more enthusiastically, which triggered a barrage of "Awwwww!" comments.
This makes people even more eager to see what kind of dance Xia Shiyu will use to counter Wang Can.
Is she going to dance the group dance again, or has she prepared some kind of trump card?
However, Xia Shiyu's actions surprised everyone.
After Xia Shiyu revealed the name of the dance song, the comments section was filled with confusion.
What is "I Stay Tonight"? I've never heard of it.
I feel like I vaguely remember something.
[It sounds like a disco song, pretty old.]
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