"You specifically asked me to come over just to see this?"
Lou Yuming withdrew his gaze and looked deeply at Shao Cheng, then paced forward. "It seems doctors don't have much work if they have time to meddle in these matters."
Shao Cheng felt he was doing a thankless job. He quickly followed, "I'm only doing this for your own good."
"Her matters don't require your concern."
Shao Cheng pouted, deliberately provoking him, "She's a young lady, healthy and strong. You're a man in your thirties..."
Lou Yuming turned back and glared at him.
Shao Cheng continued to court disaster, "I'm just stating facts. After all, who can resist temptation these days?"
"You think she dares?" Lou Yuming sneered, uncharacteristically serious with him, "If she dares, I'll break her legs."
Shao Cheng: "..."
That evening, Dai Ze finally found time to reply to Song Xi's WeChat.
Dai Ze: [Have you adjusted your mindset?]
Song Xi: [Yes!]
If she continued to be a slacker, Yang Yang wouldn't have money for his hospitalization fees next quarter. She had finally transferred to Yun Ji; she couldn't be kicked out for not being able to afford medical bills.
Dai Ze directly sent a link. [I heard from President Ge yesterday that you play the pipa. Take a look, are you interested?]
President Ge was Ge Baitao.
Song Xi clicked it open and saw it was a boy group audition show!
After Song Xi carefully read through the competition format and process, she asked, [Be a flying guest?]
Dai Ze: [Smart. The first public performance is estimated to be on the 15th. You'll be a supporting guest to get your face out there and see how it goes. If it goes well, I'll recommend you for a regular spot on the next variety show.]
This was also a way. If she took on a major role right from the start and caused a collective boycott from casual viewers and anti-fans, the loss would be immense.
As expected of a top agent, far-sighted and thoughtful!
Song Xi: [I'll do it!]
Dai Ze nodded with satisfaction. She was being reasonably obedient.
Then, in the next second, a cautious message came from the other side.
[How much money will it be, Brother Ze [pitiful]]
Dai Ze: "..."
Miss Lou's people are short of money? Unbelievable.
Dai Ze quoted a conservative figure.
As a result, Song Xi became energized as if she had drunk chicken blood: [!!!!!!!! I'll get up and practice the pipa right away!]
Dai Ze: "???"
What kind of game are these rich people playing!
Because of the supporting role, Song Xi started paying attention to this audition show.
So she had to re-download Weibo and re-register a secondary account. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
As luck would have it, the topic of this show was trending on hot search.
It was roughly about the trainees entering the "big factory" for closed training tomorrow, so tonight was their last night of revelry.
In recent years, the domestic audition culture had flourished, producing many popular boy groups one after another.
The platform, seeing the momentum, intended to harvest the last bit of profit. Therefore, the eligibility criteria for trainees could be summarized in three words: no bottom line.
No industry restrictions, no age restrictions. Simply put, as long as you're male, you can participate.
Thus, from the very beginning, this audition was highly controversial.
Of course, the popularity and discussion were also continuously rising.
However, what Song Xi did not expect was that Ye Tian was also participating!
She saw his name on the hot search. It was likely bought by his company. When she clicked in, not many people were discussing him, so she could see casual viewers mocking him.
Song Xi couldn't stand it and helped out by posting a few comments, only to be immediately attacked by netizens.
[How much did you get paid to speak for him? If there's money to be made, we can all earn it together [smile]]
[Just checked, it's a Weibo account registered today. This paid promotion is too obvious.]
[As expected, they're from the same crew as Song Green Tea. They all like buying hot searches. Disgusting.]
Song, Green, Tea?
Song Xi's expression stiffened. Was that referring to her?
Someone else commented.
[One is a tea-bag, the other is unprofessional. The "Princess Above All" crew has really brought misfortune upon themselves by having both of you!]
[Since you're buying hot searches, here's a friendly recommendation of Ye Tian's "amazing" acting. For details, please click on...]
Song Xi casually clicked on it.
It was a clip of Ye Tian filming "Princess Above All." In the video, he had many retakes, and his lines were delivered haltingly.
The bullet comments were full of insults, and the words used were vulgar.
Song Xi remembered this scene. The weather was bad that day, and Ye Tian was also feeling unwell. To avoid delaying the schedule, he pushed himself to perform.
So, it was normal for his condition to be subpar.
The video was taken out of context and was clearly a smear campaign against Ye Tian!
What was going on?
Logically, his public image should be quite good. Why had it collapsed so drastically in just a month or two? What had happened during this time?
Two days later, Bai Xi Culture.
After signing the contract, Dai Ze left.
He was very busy and had many big stars under his management, so Song Xi understood.
"Oh right, don't forget to practice your pipa well during this time."
Song Xi nodded solemnly.
After leaving the company, Dai Ze reported this matter to Lou Yuming.
Although President Lou had said that Song Xi's work arrangements were his full responsibility, now that the contract was signed, he should be informed.
"Mhm, you handle it."
The man's deep voice came from the other end of the phone.