Chapter 13 Live Streaming Target

When someone finished watching the promotional video with its drastically changed style and clicked into the comments section in disbelief, they found it had already exploded with comments piling up at an astonishing speed.

"What did I just see?! That's Jiang Yue?! The Jiang Yue from Qinghe News?!" This comment was pushed to the top of the trending list.

Downstairs, countless sensational headlines quickly followed:

"Help! I thought I was hallucinating from staying up all night! Teacher Jiang, have you been kidnapped?!"

"But...why is it kind of cool? This outfit looks amazing!"

Driven by curiosity, netizens followed the @ tags on the cultural and tourism account and found the newly opened official account of "Dream of Qinghe·Idol Open Competition".

The same video was posted here, but the atmosphere was more focused, and the description clearly stated "Official Event Information Release Platform".

The ripples expanded layer by layer.

Many casual viewers who originally had no interest in idol talent shows were attracted by this contrast between culture and tourism, and clicked on the video, which piqued their interest in the competition format.

"This official event seems rather interesting?"

In the first video, Jiang Yue, as the host, explained the rules very clearly.

The giant screen behind her clearly displayed the competition format diagram:

"First, the 40 participating groups that passed the preliminary selection will be divided into four groups, A, B, C, and D, by drawing lots..."

"The contestants' journey begins with the [Variety Show Challenge Week]!"

"Starting at 9:00 AM this Saturday, the four groups' dedicated live streaming rooms, as well as the independent live streaming rooms of all their subordinate teams, will be launched simultaneously across the entire network!"

The screen behind her instantly split into several clear windows, labeled [Group A Main Livestream Room], [Group B Main Livestream Room], and below them, a dense array of links to individual livestream rooms named after each group.

“And you, each and every one of the audience members, are the initial judges,” Jiang Yue waved her arm and pointed to the screen, “Each real-name authenticated ID card has a unique [electronic popularity ticket].

A beautifully designed ticket stub animation effect appears.

"During Variety Week, vote for it in the live stream of your favorite team."

"The group with the highest total popularity at the end of the week will win the priority selection right for the first performance."

They have the first choice of prime performance time slots and their preferred competition venues; the difference from the start is enormous!

"But please note that there is also competition within the group. During the variety show week, each team's score will be ranked within the group, and the top-ranked teams will be able to obtain key information about the performance in advance, gaining a strategic advantage."

Jiang Yue's gaze swept across the camera, as if she were staring at each contestant. "The next week's idol performance week has only one rule: half of the teams in each group will be eliminated."

Finally, she faced the camera and smiled:

"To all dream chasers, please give it your all."

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Saturday morning at eight o'clock, downstairs in a luxury apartment building.

Cameraman Amin and coordinator Xiaoqi are making preparations before the broadcast.

Each participating team is equipped with a cameraman and an on-site coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for following up with the team throughout the process, ensuring a smooth flow, and acting as a communication bridge between the team and the production team.

Photographer Amin adjusted his equipment on his shoulder, glanced up at the apartment building, and muttered to himself, "Looks like a wealthy family. Is this a 'capitalist heiress' chasing her dream in the entertainment industry?"

Coordinator Xiaoqi gave him a light push, both amused and exasperated: "Quickly put away your resentment towards the rich, we're about to go up."

"Wait a minute," the cameraman said quickly, "I need to order some takeout first; I haven't had breakfast yet."

Although the live stream officially started at 9 PM, to ensure a smooth process and prevent any members from acting recklessly to gain popularity, such as pretending to be unprepared and giving viewers a treat while wearing the King's New Pajamas...

The production team arranged for a filming crew to arrive an hour in advance to get to know the members, warm them up, and assess their on-screen appearance.

Xiaoqi clicked her tongue and frowned: "What time is it? You're still thinking about your breakfast? By the time you finish eating, it'll be cold. If something unexpected happens upstairs, we won't even have time to react!"

While staring at the map on his phone's food delivery app, Amin waved his hand dismissively: "Relax, relax~ Anyway, you'll be in charge of communication for the initial assessment later. I'll just eat and watch from the side. It won't interfere with either of us, it's the same thing."

The two waited in the spacious and bright lobby on the first floor of the apartment. Just ten minutes later, the phone rang at the right time. Amin answered in surprise, "So fast?"

Following the directions to the door, a figure wearing a bright yellow delivery uniform, helmet, and mask walked in quickly carrying a plastic bag, went straight to them, and handed them the still-steaming breakfast.

"Thanks..." Before Amin could finish speaking, Xiaoqi impatiently grabbed his arm and dragged him towards the elevator. "Hurry up, hurry up!"

The two practically rushed into the elevator that had just arrived.

Amin frantically tried to stuff breakfast into his backpack, while Xiaoqi anxiously pressed the close button several times.

Just then, they realized that the deliveryman from before had also come in, and his hands were empty.

This strange situation made Amin and Xiaoqi take a few more glances at each other. Almost simultaneously, the other person also looked up at them and the equipment with the program's logo on their shoulders, and suddenly spoke tentatively, their voice sounding somewhat muffled through their mask:

"Excuse me... are you from the 'Dream of Qinghe' program team?"

Amin and Xiaoqi were both taken aback, and nodded subconsciously.

Then they saw the deliveryman deftly remove his helmet and mask, revealing a bright and clear face, and extend his hand to them with a completely open smile:

"Hello, I'm Ling Wei, the captain of 'Chasing the Light Girls'. I'll be relying on you two for the next few days."

"bite--"

A crisp announcement sounded, and the elevator doors opened.

Inside the door, cameraman Amin stood frozen, holding his breakfast, while coordinator Xiaoqi stared wide-eyed. No one moved; they were all watching the person they were filming who had just finished delivering takeout.

"It's on this floor, shall we go in?" Ling Wei suggested at the right moment, her voice tinged with amusement.

The two then seemed to snap out of their daze and followed her out of the elevator.

As I approached the door, I saw the deliveryman standing naturally in front of the smart lock, which opened automatically upon receiving my facial recognition.

Amin: "..."

People who live in places like this deliver food so early in the morning?