Liao Liao and Huang Wenjuan went out, just met her agent Xiao Yuandong and the program director group said goodbye to come back, Liao Liao told the matter, Xiao Yuandong was also a little curious, so three people accompanied each other to the front of the broadcasting hall.
And, like Liao Liao, there are not just one or two people who feel curious when they see the new program schedule.
Actually, among the four major New Year's Eve parties in China, the Oriental Satellite TV Spring Festival Gala is the latest to appear, and its content, format, and style are also considered the most informal and lowest-end. At first, Oriental Satellite TV also wanted to move towards a higher-end, but after reforming for two years, they found that although the tone had become more high-end, the ratings had dropped! Because the people who like this party and contribute to its ratings are all young people - what's the point of changing it?!
As a result, the style of the New Year's Eve concert quickly became "vulgar" again. Not only did it become a string of song after song, but also whoever was popular would be invited, and as a result, the ratings soared once more!
You can call it "vulgar" if you want, but a song medley is still a legitimate variety show. When it comes to the songs performed by the guest stars, there's always some level of scrutiny, especially at the beginning of the show when they're trying to set the tone and draw in the audience. They have to choose an auspicious and uplifting song to kick things off, don't you think? It's okay to sing sad or melancholic songs later on in the show, but who starts a variety show with a farewell song like "送别"?
So, when Liao Liao and her group arrived at the broadcasting hall, they soon noticed that among those who came to the broadcasting hall to watch this rehearsal, there were many familiar faces in the music industry.
For example, Liao Liao saw He Runqing at a glance.
Liao Liao saw it, and Huang Wenjuan and Xiao Yuandong also saw it soon. They exchanged greetings with a certain singer's agent standing not far away and chatted for two sentences. Xiao Yuandong quickly came back and whispered to Liao Liao: "Last month she released a single called 'Half a Jar of Silk'. It was also Li Jian's work, so... do you want to go over and say hello? You guys barely count as fellow students."
Liao Liao nodded and then shook his head.
He Runqing got a song called "Half a Jar of Silk" from Li Qian and released it as a single. Just a few days after the single was released, she, who was still in the northwest, had already learned about the general situation from Huang Wenjuan. Moreover, on the day she stayed at Yan'an Prefecture, she even went to buy the cassette tape of that single song and listened to it.
For He Runqing, the sweet song queen's singing skills, she has always been very admiring. After listening to that single, she admired even more. And she also knew that Xiao Yuandong was right, according to the rules of the circle, everyone in the same company, using the same lyricist's lyrics, using the same composer's music and so on, these are all good points to use when socializing and building relationships, but... She felt that she was indeed brought up by Li Qian, but He Runqing was originally the sweet song queen, just using one of Li Qian's works, this can't be considered as being from the same school or not.
So she thought for a moment. She glanced at He Runqing's profile again, shook her head and whispered: "Forget it, the dress rehearsal is about to start, I won't go, I'm not very good at talking..."
Xiao Yuandong nodded and didn't say anything.
Liao Liao's personality has always been like this, when dealing with those under her, no matter how poor a singer or musician you are, she will treat you with an ordinary heart. She absolutely won't have any airs of a big star, and it's said that even before she became famous, she was always like this, for example in the way she treated Huang Wenjuan, never treating her as a little assistant who could be ordered around. To the point where after more than a year, apart from their working relationship, they got along like sisters privately. However, when dealing with those above her, Liao Liao's stubborn personality is not willing to fawn over anyone.
So for Liao Liao's decision, Xiao Yuandong was not surprised at all.
But at this time, something unexpected happened.
Whether it was due to feeling the gaze of others or being reminded by someone nearby, in any case, He Runqing suddenly turned around and looked over this way.
Liao Liao was taken aback for a moment, smiled and nodded in that direction, but still didn't intend to walk over.
But unexpectedly, He Runqing merely paused for a brief moment before walking over.
She came over, and several people including her producer, agent, and assistant followed closely behind.
And with this move, she instantly attracted the attention of many insiders who were waiting to watch the opening below the stage. Suddenly, swish, swish, swish, within a few seconds, dozens of eyes all swept over like radar.
Liao Liao was stunned for a moment, but Xiao Yuandong's slight cough made her quickly come back to her senses, and then she hurriedly stepped forward to greet him - He Runying had been in the industry for ten years and had been popular for ten years. She wasn't just a senior, but also a music scene superstar and box office queen who could be mentioned in the same breath as Zhen Zhen without falling behind. Liao Liao, no matter how popular she was, couldn't just stand still and wait for someone to come over.
After taking seven or eight steps, finally, the two hands clasped together.
On stage and off, everyone was busily preparing for the New Year's Eve concert rehearsal, but at this moment, the encounter and handshake between these two people caught everyone's attention. One was the queen of the music scene who had reigned supreme for ten years, while the other was a rising star who had recently shot to fame. Both stretched out their hands from afar, with smiles on their faces, and after meeting, they held hands intimately, instantly drawing the gaze of countless people in the audience below. Even the reporters inside Oriental Star Satellite TV, who were usually a bit slow to react, quickly sprang into action, flashing their cameras from a distance, while the cameramen rushed towards them with their equipment, sprinting like they were running a 100-meter dash.
"Hello, Junqiong!"
"Liao Liao, hello!"
The two people greeted each other and sized each other up with a smile on their faces.
Although it was their first meeting, they were not strangers to each other.
He Runqing has always been known as the number one beauty in the music scene, with a head of straight and smooth shoulder-length black hair, bright eyes, beautiful facial features, and an elegant demeanor. She is absolutely unforgettable at first sight. Although she is already 31 years old, she looks like a 26 or 27-year-old big sister. Especially when she opens her mouth, her voice is sweet and gentle, instantly making people feel good about her.
Liao Liao... Although she had always been a bit self-conscious about her chest, her facial features were actually beautiful and exuded an air of grandeur. At just over twenty years old, she had the bold and forthright personality typical of a northeastern girl, never backing down or being overly humble, whether it was in front of He Rongqing or anyone else. In terms of appearance, height, or temperament, she didn't lose out to him in the slightest.
At this time, the agents of both parties, as old acquaintances in the industry, had already shaken hands. Then, with a familiar look, they started chatting casually, while He Runkai's assistant saw the flash of the camera light and turned around to see the guy carrying the camera, as well as the beautiful woman holding the microphone behind him, and his first reaction was to hurry up and intercept them.
Huang Wenjuan felt inadequate, seeing the assistant's quick reaction, she immediately felt ashamed and quickly took two steps forward, making room for the two to talk privately while also preparing to be the second line of defense against the reporter.
"Are you also curious about that song 'Farewell'?" He Rongqing asked with a smile.
Liao Liao nodded, "It seems like Run Qing sister is also here to listen to this song?"
He Runkui smiled and nodded, saying: "Li Qian is a genius! Rarely seen great talent, I'm glad to get that song 'Half a Cup of Silk' from him! His works are really unique, no matter what style, like the ones he gave you, and the one he gave me, 'Half a Cup of Silk', obviously not in the same style at all, but they're all so good! Like this song 'Farewell', it was actually put at the beginning by the director's team, which shows that the director's team must have high hopes for it! Otherwise... you know. The name of the song is actually not suitable for the opening, to be honest, as soon as I got the program list, I came over right away, without even finishing my makeup!"
She put on a very bright and talkative appearance, and Liao Liao also smiled and said: "He's just a weirdo! However, Runcheng sister, I've heard the single you released, it's really good to listen to! That kind of flavor of Chinese style, if I changed, I definitely can't sing that taste. In our country, I estimate only you can really control that level!"
"Who knows! Your singing style will be different from mine, but it won't be worse than me for sure! Your flavor might even suit that song better! I was lucky to snatch that song away! You know, after your album came out, I listened to it repeatedly for half a month and got completely obsessed!... By the way, you don't know this, but in the circle now, everyone agrees that your voice is on par with Zhen Zhen's, not one bit inferior!"
Everyone loves to hear good words, two big beauties met and complimented each other a few sentences, which is equivalent to directly laying a good foundation for this meeting. The subsequent conversation was also much lighter.
The two of us took turns speaking, each saying a couple of sentences, and we chatted happily.
He Runqing asked Liao Liao if he hadn't been showing up recently, was he preparing a new album? Liao Liao honestly said not yet, just resting and finding inspiration to write a few songs. Then Liao Liao turned around and asked He Runqing if she was going to shoot an MV for "Half a Jar of Silk". When He Runqing said yes, she said you must appear in person, your personal style is perfectly matched with that song!
In short, although they are all big truths, however... you're good, I'm good, everyone's good!
The assistant over there couldn't stop them, He Runkai's agent Liu Mei ran over to communicate with the other side, then ran back and said it was from the Oriental Star Satellite TV variety channel, can't be stopped.
Then, Liao Liao and He Runqing nodded together, and the assistant on the other side let people come over. The two of them put on a good sisterly appearance, praised each other in front of the camera for a few sentences, and then accepted several interviews one after another. In fact, it was nothing more than flattering Eastern Star Satellite TV and the New Year's Eve concert, and then, tonight's entertainment news had a big scoop, and they left quickly with satisfaction.
At this moment, the time was approaching the start of the dress rehearsal. The director's team took a microphone and stepped onto the stage, asking people below the stage to keep quiet. Then, the program's dress rehearsal entered its three-minute countdown.
On this side, Liao Liao and He Runqing naturally didn't have to be separated again, and they tacitly stood shoulder to shoulder, ready to listen to how good this "Farewell" was.
Soon, the five girls of WJSN (Cosmic Girls) walked onto the stage from the backstage passageway and stood in a line at the center of the stage, waiting for the opening.
Seeing them, many people who noticed this combination for the first time were amazed, and there was a small commotion in the audience below, with "wow" sounds ringing out one after another.
He Runqing turned her head and said to Liao Liao: "They are really beautiful!"
Liao Liao also nodded and said: "Indeed beautiful!"
It's also helpless to say that although everyone looks like they're around the same age, Liao Liao has always been a mature and elegant figure since his debut. He's clearly in his early twenties, but he looks like he's several years older than others.
But... Huh? It seems like Li Qian really likes working with girls!
Look at him, he has collaborated with only three people so far, and they are all female singers!
…………
The stage lights shone brightly.
Three minutes passed and after a countdown of ten numbers, the program director gave an order, and the originally extremely quiet broadcasting hall changed its lights immediately.
Then, a clear voice rang out ——
"Outside the Long Pavilion, beside the ancient road, fragrant grass stretches up to the sky."
At this sentence, many people on the scene immediately widened their eyes!
A cappella!
No music, no accompaniment, just a girl's pure voice.
Then changed to another voice, but still clear singing——
"The evening wind blows through the willows, the sound of the flute is faint, the sunset is outside the mountains."
The violin rises slowly, and a bamboo flute sounds as if it's there but not quite.
Another voice sang softly: "The ends of heaven and earth, the corners of the sea, knowing friends are scattered."
Next is a soft and sweet voice with a hint of faint sadness, "A jar of turbid wine exhausts my joy, tonight's farewell dream is cold."
The cello rises, the violin falls, the bamboo flute is soaring, and... that seems to be the sound of a sheng.
At this time, under the stage waiting to hear this song, in addition to the internal staff of Oriental Star Satellite TV, there were more singers, agents and producers who should have been waiting for rehearsals backstage. Among these people, there are naturally many masters!
For them, just hearing this is already giving them goosebumps!
But then, when the violin sound rose again, accompanied by the elegant bamboo flute and violin, the fifth girl spoke up, "Outside the Long Pavilion, beside the ancient road, fragrant grass stretches to the horizon."
Then, it was a chorus of five girls, "The evening wind sweeps the willow, the flute sound is left over, the sunset is outside the mountain."
At this time, Liao Liao really couldn't hold on anymore.
In an instant, she felt all the hairs on her body stand up!
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P.S: Everyone's vote is very enthusiastic, so I know that one chapter is really not enough.
I actually wanted to finish writing it all at once and then post it, because I was afraid of being scolded as a cliffhanger dog, but I'm afraid I won't be able to finish it before 12 o'clock, so I'll put out this half first.
Next, I will roll over and write the next chapter. Students who need to get up early don't have to wait, because it's definitely going to be late, but tonight's second chapter is a must!
Also, students with monthly tickets remember to vote!