CIATB Chapter 520 So exciting!
Chapter 520 So exciting!
"Previously, the singers who were popular on stage were all incredibly talented. If someone's coming to challenge us, they have to be even more formidable..."
Shen Ling's voice echoed in the living room through the television speakers.
Yu Huan nestled comfortably on a small stool, legs crossed, slowly popping sunflower seeds into her mouth one after another, displaying remarkable skill in cracking sunflower seeds.
On the screen, the glass doors of the T2 area of Hunan TV's east wing building gleamed with a cold, eerie light.
Shen Mengchen, who was standing next to Shen Ling, was originally looking around, her eyes darting everywhere.
When Shen Ling's words reached her ears, she immediately turned her gaze over.
At this moment, Shen Ling glanced at Shen Mengchen beside him and continued to emphasize, half-jokingly, "You have to believe in fate. No matter what you choose, you'll pick one that's not as good as mine!"
These somewhat awkwardly interspersed segments of trash talk still manage to create a good show effect these days, making viewers laugh.
In the video, the two are laughing as they walk down the stairs side by side.
Shen Mengchen suddenly reached out and grabbed Shen Ling's arm.
A mocking smile appeared on her face as she looked directly at the camera and retorted without backing down, "But I have to tell you, those filmed by this cameraman—are all eliminated!"
"Really?" Shen Ling's eyes widened instantly, his smile showing utter bewilderment.
Seeing this, Shen Mengchen quickly raised her hand, made a victory sign (V), and jumped out of the frame with a crisp "Yay!"
As the scene rapidly shifts, Shen Ling and Shen Mengchen each board a minivan and head off to welcome the new singer.
In the living room.
"You Rong, who is your manager?" Zhang Ye bent down, picked up his cup, took a sip of tea, and asked curiously.
Lin Yourong smiled slightly and said bluntly, "Shen Mengchen."
on TV.
The camera first focused on Shen Mengchen, showing her back as she stood in front of the hotel villa.
In the bottom left corner, a caption appears at the opportune moment: 'Arrived at the new singer's residence'.
The once cheerful living room suddenly fell silent, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the television screen.
In the video, Shen Mengchen faces the camera, her voice trembling slightly with nervousness: "My heart is pounding in my throat... I'm so excited!"
As he spoke, he nervously rubbed his hands together in front of him, his eyes fixed on the villa gate, looking on with anticipation.
"It feels like a groom is about to pick up his bride." As soon as she said this, Shen Mengchen suddenly started jumping up and down on the spot.
At the same time, a slogan in red on white appeared above the subtitles: 'A meeting like a blind date'.
Because the show had set up many suspenseful moments beforehand, viewers who hadn't been spoiled would probably have already been captivated by the show's suspense and filled with questions, wondering who Shen Mengchen's manager really was.
However, everyone watching on television knew exactly who Shen Mengchen was going to meet.
Meanwhile, Lin Su, the main character, sat smiling beside everyone, watching the show with them...
Upon seeing this, Ji Meng burst into laughter, as if her funny bone had been tickled.
She pointed at the TV screen: "The post-production work done by this production team is absolutely amazing! It's so interesting!"
"Mengmeng, isn't your sense of humor a bit too low?" Lin Yourong rolled her eyes at Ji Meng, but couldn't hide the amusement in her eyes.
Yu Huan chuckled along, slowing down her pace of cracking sunflower seeds. She joked, "As long as it's not a formal wedding reception, that's fine. My real husband hasn't even had a proper wedding reception yet!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.
"Okay, it's out!" Shen Mengchen's trembling voice came through the TV speakers clearly.
Because this video was recorded in the early morning, the lighting was dim, as if veiled, making the area in front of the villa appear somewhat ethereal.
When Lin Yourong's graceful figure emerged slowly from behind the door, the once cheerful living room seemed to be muted.
The camera quickly switches to Shen Mengchen.
She pressed her fingertips to her chin, her face showing a complete infatuation, and she gasped dramatically, her eyes wide open as if sparkling with countless stars.
When Lin Yourong reappeared, she was already almost in front of Shen Mengchen.
She was wearing a dark brown fitted trench coat, the hem of which swayed gently in the breeze.
Her long, jet-black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and her almond-shaped eyes beneath her bangs were like a clear spring, brimming with life.
"Wow!" Shen Mengchen, like a fan who had just met her idol, hurried forward, stretching out her hand as she walked, her voice trembling with excitement, "Hello, hello, I am your manager, Shen Mengchen."
Lin Yourong paused slightly, a perfectly timed smile playing on her lips, and gently shook hands with Shen Mengchen.
She replied softly, "Hello, I'm Lin Su."
The scene changes.
Shen Mengchen walked to the back seat of the car, and just as she was about to get in, she excitedly gave the camera a thumbs-up with both hands and said excitedly, "Amazing! I really love Lin Su! I absolutely adore her songs!"
Seeing this, Ji Meng couldn't help but chuckle. She turned and gently patted Lin Yourong's shoulder, teasing, "Rongrong, you've easily gained a super fangirl! I bet Yu Huan wasn't this fervent when she was pursuing you, was she?"
These words made the three elders exchange a smile.
Lin Yourong coughed slightly, clearly feeling a little guilty, and her fair neck seemed to turn slightly red.
From a girl's perspective, Yu Huan hadn't really pursued her much; they got together naturally, and she was the one who took the initiative.
Lin Yourong glanced at Yu Huan quickly and said, feigning composure, "Don't make a fuss here. This is just for the sake of the show. Shen Mengchen is definitely acting so exaggeratedly to create a lively atmosphere for the program."
Yu Huan suppressed a mischievous smile and said seriously, "Ji Meng, you're wrong about that. When I was pursuing Rongrong, I was all in my heart, no less than Shen Mengchen."
"Really? Tell me quickly! How exactly did you wholeheartedly pursue Rongrong?" Ji Meng's eyes sparkled as she stared at Yu Huan expectantly, asking with a grin.
As soon as she said it, Lin Yourong acted as if she had been stepped on, and hurriedly raised her hand to pat Ji Meng's shoulder.
She emphasized in a reproachful tone, "Stop rambling on and on, just watch the show!"
"Don't be shy!" Zhang Ye said in a genuine Xingcheng dialect, with a gentle smile on his face, and continued half-jokingly, "Although I know that Brother Lin introduced you two, I'm really curious... You Rong, how did Yu Huan manage to win you over back then?"
"Senior sister, let's watch TV first!" Lin Yourong's voice unconsciously rose a few decibels as she tried to change the subject.
The mere mention of this topic sent a flush of heat to her cheeks… Old Lin glanced at his own daughter, smiled gently, and said slowly, “Xiao Yu is quite clever. Knowing that You Rong likes music, he catered to her interests and wrote songs for her. He’s learned and talented.”
Hearing this, Yu Huan smiled brightly and nodded in agreement: "Dad is right. I only won Rongrong's favor by catering to her preferences."
At this moment, the camera switched to Shen Ling's side on TV, and everyone looked at the TV screen, bringing the topic to a close.
Shen Ling arrived at the hotel where the new singer was staying and successfully met Lin Zhixuan after passing through the revolving door.
The two smiled, shook hands amicably, greeted each other politely with "Hello," and introduced themselves.
The mother-in-law stared at Lin Zhixuan's thin face on TV, a hint of doubt in her eyes, and said thoughtfully, "This singer looks strangely familiar. What songs has he sung? I really can't remember for a moment."
Old Lin tapped the sofa armrest rhythmically with his fingers, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "You've forgotten? Lin Zhixuan is the singer of 'Single Love Song.' That song was incredibly popular back then, played everywhere. Whenever you heard it, you'd hum along and insist on dragging me to buy his cassette tape."
The voice just fell.
Ji Meng sang with a grin: "Find someone I love most, someone I deeply love, someone I want to love dearly, to say goodbye to being single!"
Her voice was flat and unremarkable, and her singing was like a straight line without any ups and downs, making her tone-deaf.
Although it was a completely raw, unfiltered voice, it was at least somewhat melodious and a little better than Yu Huan's, at least enough to make people recognize what song he was singing.
Upon hearing the familiar melody, the mother-in-law paused for a moment, then her eyes lit up. She slapped her thighs and raised her voice, exclaiming, "That's it! It's that song! How could I have forgotten? Back then, everyone was playing 'Single Love Song' everywhere!"
Lin Yourong turned to look at her mother-in-law, a gentle smile on her lips, and said softly, "Mom really did like this song before. I think I was in elementary school at the time. I remember when I got home, I saw Mom cooking while listening to it on the radio."
Old Lin added with a smile, "That's right! Back when your mother's factory held a cultural performance, she sang this song on stage, and I thought she sang it quite well."
Yu Huan cracked sunflower seeds and laughed without thinking, "When Mom was young, she could even perform and sing on stage. No wonder Rongrong sings so well and ended up on this path. She's surpassed her mother!"
"I was just joining in the fun, it's not as amazing as you guys are making it out to be." The mother-in-law said, covering her mouth and laughing, her eyes and brows beaming with joy.
The group chatted idly, one person saying one thing after another, when suddenly the television screen changed its view.
Shen Mengchen led Lin Su into a long, narrow corridor.
A man's silhouette appeared and disappeared in the camera's view as he gestured with his hands, saying enthusiastically to Shen Mengchen and Lin Su, "We have two new lounges this time, you can choose whichever you like."
Let's choose number one!
Shen Mengchen's face lit up with a wide smile, almost reaching her ears. She quickly turned around and looked at Lin Su with a questioning gaze.
Lin Su nodded gently, a perfectly timed smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "I'm fine with anything."
Shen Mengchen quickly stepped forward, pushed open the door to the No. 1 lounge, and gestured for Lin Su to enter first.
At the same time, a striking slogan appeared on the screen: 'For confidentiality, the new singer cannot meet with other singers.'
The two walked side by side to the small sofa and slowly sat down.
The camera focused on Lin Su, who was quietly gazing at the pink lilies blooming on the coffee table.
Just then, a male voice with a smile rang out from off-screen: "Lin Su, are you nervous right now?"
"It's alright, I'm not too nervous." Lin Su had a gentle smile on her lips, her voice soft and clear.
Shen Mengchen said in a lively tone, "When we go out later, if we accidentally run into other singers, we'll just say we're here to participate in 'Variety Big Show'."
As soon as he said that, a burst of laughter erupted in the lounge.
The camera then zoomed out, revealing a row of staff members on a television screen opposite the sofa.
Some held long-range cameras and microphones, while others held folders, all eyes fixed on the two people sitting on the sofa.
Seeing this, Zhang Ye smiled and said, "With so many people watching, doesn't You Rong seem a little reserved?"
"I think it's alright. She's always been like this, quite calm and composed," Yu Huan said with a smile, her eyes glued to the TV screen.
After hearing this, Zhang Ye nodded slightly, agreeing, "You Rong's personality is indeed quiet and gentle."
After a brief chat, suddenly, a powerful rock song with strong drumbeats burst from the TV speakers, followed by the singers' entrance.
Soon, the rousing music receded like a tide, and three eye-catching slogans popped up on the screen:
'7 singers'
'All achieved'
Waiting for rehearsal!
The Yuquan duo stood side by side in front of the camera.
“Player A and Player B,” Hu Haiquan gestured towards the notice board, turned to Chen Yufan for a slight signal, and continued, “I just guessed, and he was pretty close to the mark.”
A banner appeared on the screen: 'Once again, we're caught up in speculation about the new singer.'
next moment.
Li Weijia, the manager of the Yuquan duo, appeared on camera with a mysterious smile on his face.
“I came up just as he was conducting an interview at the door,” Li Weijia said, quickly bending down to pick up his phone from the coffee table and emphasizing with a smile, “He took a picture!”
The slogan appeared on the screen at the right time:
'Vega'
'I stumbled upon a new singer'
The Yuquan duo and Li Weijia huddled together mysteriously, looking at their phones.
However, the answer wasn't revealed at this moment. Instead, the camera shifted to show Huang Qishan's back, followed by her surprised exclamation: "Why are there question marks again!"
The slogan popped up:
'New singer's name and song selection'
'Keep all secret'
The camera cuts again.
Wu Xin, who was acting as the program's agent, said to Shang Wenjie, the singer she was in charge of, in a serious tone: "I'll go and visit the two newcomers in a bit."
"Okay," Shang Wenjie said with a smile, seemingly unaware of the situation, patting Wu Xin on the shoulder. "It's up to you now." (End of Chapter)