Li Zihang: "...!!!"
The production team was in despair: ...not only could they not create any drama, but they also couldn't create any romantic pairings.
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Ye Cang left without any qualms. Once in the car, Shen Huai asked him, "How did the rehearsal go?"
Ye Cang leaned back lazily in his chair: "It's fine."
Shen Huai glanced at Ye Cang's expression through the rearview mirror and suddenly asked, "Has something unusual happened?"
Ye Cang was taken aback by Shen Huai's keen observation. He paused for a moment, then resumed his usual carefree demeanor: "It's nothing. I just suddenly remembered a friend of mine. He also has the surname Li."
"friend?"
Ye Cang seemed to recall something, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes: "He claimed to be my number one fan. At that time, I had just been rejected by a record company and was so poor that I only had a few dollars left. He gave me some money and told me not to give up on my dream. Later I found out that he also liked music, but gave it up for various reasons."
Shen Huai sensed the melancholy in Ye Cang's words and comforted him, "These are all personal choices, you don't need to feel too sorry for him."
Ye Cang raised an eyebrow: "What's there to regret? That guy went back and inherited the family fortune, got married and had children without any problems. On the contrary, I worked hard as a singer, but died young. By all accounts, I'm the one who deserves more pity, right?"
Shen Huai: "..."
Ye Cang laughed heartily, then, worried that Shen Huai would be angry, added insincerely, "Of course, I still appreciate your comfort."
Shen Huai felt an urge to comfort him; he knew he shouldn't have done that.
After spending some time together, Shen Huai had come to understand Ye Cang's wicked nature quite well, and any remaining awe he had for the "rock 'n' roll tyrant" had vanished without a trace. However, he didn't notice that in Ye Cang's presence, he was no longer the aloof and indifferent man he once was, but instead possessed a more vibrant and human side.
Ye Cang smiled as he looked at Shen Huai's profile, but a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.
He wasn't some clueless newbie; he'd dealt with Fan Jing before and knew he wasn't one to meddle in other people's business. Speaking up for a complete stranger on Weibo was totally out of character for him. Therefore, someone must have approached Fan Jing for his help, and no one else but Shen Huai had that motive.
But Shen Huai never mentioned this matter to him from beginning to end.
His agent is far more complex than he appears on the surface.
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Shortly after the two left, Li Zihang also walked out of the studio. He had been thoroughly rejected and was feeling depressed. But as soon as he came out, he saw a black luxury car parked outside. His grandfather's assistant was standing next to the car and greeted him with a smile, "Young Master."
Li Zihang stared at him in shock, a premonition suddenly forming in his heart. He quickly walked over and, upon seeing the person in the car, couldn't help but exclaim, "Grandpa, what are you doing here?"
The elderly man in the car is Li Luan, the head of Dacheng Real Estate. However, he has been in poor health in recent years and has handed over the company's affairs to his children. He lives a secluded life in his hometown of Changhuai City. Li Zihang never expected that he would come to Zhongjing City.
Li Luan: "What are you standing there for? Get in the car."
Li Zihang got into the car, still a little dazed. He hesitated and asked, "Grandpa, did you come here specifically to cheer me on?"
Li Zihang loved the stage since he was a child. As the youngest child in the Li family, he had no responsibilities, so he decided to become a singer right after graduating from university. His parents naturally disagreed, but to their surprise, his usually old-fashioned and taciturn grandfather supported him.
Now that his grandfather had come all this way to support him, even a teenager like Li Zihang, with his youthful idealism, couldn't help but be moved to tears: "Grandpa..."
Li Luan's expression stiffened slightly, not quite used to his grandson's clingy manner: "Look at you, so pathetic."
Li Zihang knew that his grandfather was always two-faced and very arrogant, so he didn't take it to heart.
Li Luan asked, "Are you singing 'Summer Insects' this time?"
Li Zihang was surprised that his grandfather knew what he was singing. He was flattered and nodded vigorously. It turned out that his grandfather cared for his grandson so much despite his old-fashioned appearance.
Li Luan frowned: "Can't we change the song?"
Li Zihang: "This was decided by drawing lots, and it cannot be changed."
Li Luan's brows furrowed even deeper, his old face looking serious and intimidating. In the past, Li Zihang would not have dared to speak, but at this moment he felt much closer to his grandfather, thinking that his grandfather was worried that he would not sing well, so he confidently reassured his grandfather: "Grandpa, don't worry, although this song is very difficult, I am confident that I can do it well, and there is no problem in advancing."
Li Luan glanced at his grandson and sneered, "Who cares whether you advance or not? I'm worried you'll ruin Lu Yang's song."
Li Zihang: "???"
Chapter 10
The eventful week quickly passed, and everyone welcomed the second episode of the "Rising Star" top ten competition. This episode was full of hype, dominating the trending topics for a whole week, and the number of viewers increased significantly compared to the first episode.
The contestants were naturally giving it their all, and since Ye Cang's strong emergence last week, the course of the competition has become increasingly unpredictable.
Zheng Zhao and his teammates had just finished rehearsing and were walking out of the studio when they bumped into Ye Cang and Li Zihang. The two seemed to be talking about something and didn't even notice him.
Zheng Zhao's face immediately darkened: "Wait!"
Li Zihang stopped and glanced at him. Zheng Zhao took a step forward, ready to say some harsh words to the two of them.
However, Ye Cang seemed not to hear anything and walked right past him. Only when he noticed that Li Zihang hadn't left did he ask in confusion, "Is something wrong?"
Li Zihang casually looked away: "It's nothing."
The two ignored Zheng Zhao and walked past him.
Zheng Zhao was furious, glaring venomously at the two people's retreating figures.
Let you be arrogant for a little while longer. After tonight's live broadcast, you'll be gone from this show forever!
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To ensure the show's watchability and excitement, the contestants' rehearsals are conducted separately, and even the mentors cannot see them except for the on-site staff.
Xia Fei, who always respected the show's rules, unexpectedly lost his composure this time. After the last competition, he was very optimistic about Ye Cang, but he didn't expect Ye Cang to draw "Summer Insects," which made Xia Fei, who originally wanted to protect this promising talent, immediately firm up his stance.