Chapter 9 Chapter 9
Following the initial stage performance, the recording of the theme song was next.
The trainees had three days to learn the singing and dancing for the theme song and would be assessed to choose the C position.
However, a new method was used for selecting the C position this time.
Yin Heifeng approached Gu Xing Shi with a serious expression, saying, "Mr. Gu, have you heard? They say the C position for the theme song will be decided by the popularity ranking in the livestream..."
Livestreaming was the winning strategy that made last season's "Boy Group Training Camp" stand out among other audition programs.
The program would assign each trainee a livestream room, requiring at least one live broadcast per week.
Trainees could choose to sing and dance in the livestream or chat with fans.
The final ranking of the livestream's popularity would determine the positions in the theme song performance.
In other words, those with high popularity would stand in the front row or even the C position, while those with low popularity would be relegated to the edges.
This was good news for trainees with existing fan bases or from large companies, but it was a setback for those from smaller companies with insufficient publicity funds, or for individual trainees.
Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin, in particular, were virtually unknown, making them easy targets.
Yin Heifeng lowered his voice and said to Gu Xing Shi, "Mr. Gu, as far as I know, this proposal came from Jiang Mo. You should prepare yourselves..."
This was a heavy hint.
Gu Xing Shi immediately frowned.
Last season, the livestreams were introduced mid-program, after the trainees had already built up some fan base and recognition.
But this year, it was so early!
Without a doubt, it was that despicable Jiang Mo targeting them.
After thanking Yin Heifeng for the tip-off, he quickly found Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin.
They had also learned about the news from Yuan Ye and looked worried when they saw him.
Meng Yuan Sheng felt particularly guilty: "It's all because of me, that's why we're in this situation..."
Gu Xing Shi quickly comforted him, "It has nothing to do with you, it's clearly Jiang Mo's fault! You're an innocent victim too!"
Even the taciturn Cheng Xin spoke up: "Yeah, even the harshest punishment wouldn't reach a former lover!"
Gu Xing Shi: "..."
"The comfort was good, next time don't comfort."
Although the livestreams were individual, trainees could choose to merge their rooms. However, the final popularity score would be reduced proportionally.
The advantage was that high-popularity trainees could help those with low popularity, preventing them from being relegated to the back, but the drawback was that it would affect the ranking of high-popularity trainees.
For the four trainees from Xingchen Century, only Yuan Ye had any name recognition. The other three were unknown, so Yin Heifeng had them merge their livestreams, relying on Yuan Ye to carry them.
Jin You, on the other hand, chose to go it alone, clearly aiming for the C position.
Of course, this didn't matter to Gu Xing Shi and his team.
With Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin's current popularity, merging or separating wouldn't make much difference.
Gu Xing Shi told them to prepare for the evening livestream, while he began to research methods to increase popularity.
The livestream popularity score had two dimensions: the number of viewers and the time they spent watching.
In other words, they needed not only to attract viewers but also to retain them.
This was not easy.
As Gu Xing Shi was pondering, the system brought new gossip.
Gu Xing Shi's eyes lit up: "I have a plan!"
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Evening was the busiest time online.
Qiao Ruoyao and her roommates finished their hotpot and scrolled through their phones on their way back to school.
A roommate looked over, sighing, "Still boosting your idol's data?"
Qiao Ruoyao didn't look up, "Song Song's company isn't doing well, they never provide good resources. He only has us fans..."
At this time, another roommate suddenly exclaimed, "Yaoyao, your idol is trending on Weibo!"
"What?!"
Qiao Ruoyao was stunned, then saw her fan group was exploding.
Without thinking, she opened Weibo's trending topics.
Ranked number one was #Breaking# #Song Yang's Night Meeting With Yuan Qingqing#
Yuan Qingqing was a triple-crown actress. She came to mainland China from Hong Kong years ago, was fearless, and starred in many popular films. She was a childhood goddess for many, but she slowly transitioned to behind-the-scenes work in recent years and achieved remarkable success.
Song Yang was a professional second male lead in the industry. His acting was average. He debuted at age 20 and is nearly 30 now, but still stuck as an up-and-coming actor.
These two were completely mismatched in terms of age and status. Now that such a rumor had surfaced, people couldn't help but speculate.
The account that posted this message was "Gossip Old Six," a well-known entertainment gossip blogger.
Sure enough, the comments section was already chaotic.
【Song Song just had dinner with a senior, discussing a new movie. Why did you make it so dirty!】
【Our idol wouldn't look at that old woman! Don't associate him with her!】
【Lol, discussing a new movie? With Song Yang's acting skills, without a shady deal, he wouldn't even be considered?!】
【I advise fans not to shout, Qingjie's temper isn't good. If you call her an old woman, your idol might have to kneel and kowtow to her hhhhhhhh】
【Qingjie wouldn't really like Song Yang that waste! She's so outstanding, he's totally unworthy!】
【Maybe she just plays around】
【Even if she just plays around, it's the stinky man who benefits!】
【Why is it Song Yang! Jealousy! Sister, please don't restrict your gender wuwuwuwu】
【Am I the only one who thinks they're dating? They look pretty good together. Even if there's a slight age gap, it could be true love!】
【The fun is here, whether it's true love or a sugar daddy, I'm interested hehehe】
【Don't spread rumors, there's only a blurry video, who knows the truth? Let the bullets fly for a while】
…
Qiao Ruoyao was furious: "Nonsense!!! Song Song isn't like that! Someone must be slandering him!!"
While fans were angrily clarifying for Song Yang, Yuan Qingqing's studio issued a clear statement, saying they were discussing a project and were just ordinary colleagues. Following this, Song Yang's agency reposted Yuan Qingqing's Weibo.
Qiao Ruoyao finally relaxed.
She knew her idol had maintained a clean image for years, and these rumors must be false.
Of course, she didn't completely relax.
Based on her experience, many malicious commenters would take advantage of this situation to spread false rumors. Many baseless scandals arise this way.
She patrolled the topic and square, suddenly seeing a Weibo post.
It was a newly registered account named "Gossip System 10086".
The account only had one Weibo post.
【Shocking! The entertainment industry reveals a threesome! Is it a distortion of humanity or a moral decay! Click to see the popular male star, his girlfriend, and the actress's unusual love-hate entanglement!】
Qiao Ruoyao was furious.
These days, the malicious commenters dared to say anything!!!
People were already asking what the "girlfriend" was about.
It was about Song Yang staying at a hotel a while ago. The paparazzi captured a pretty unknown girl in his room, causing a stir on Weibo. So people were saying Song Yang had a long-term girlfriend.
This directly angered many fans.
【I'm done! It wasn't a girlfriend at all, it was a hotel staff member! Song Song already explained many times, if you don't need your eyes, donate them to those who need them!】
【MD, are the malicious commenters annoying! Do you like to take advantage of the heat so much? Go bother your father's seventh anniversary!】
【@Song Yang's Studio, get to work! The scandals are already on your face, and you still pretend to be dead! If you need to sue, then sue! Do you think your idol's good temper is something to be trampled on!】
Qiao Ruoyao quickly joined the crowd.
Little Qiao Shaking: 【One picture to start, the content is all made up, right? Where's the evidence?????】
Unexpectedly, the next second, "Gossip System 10086" replied, posting a picture of Song Yang.
The photo showed Song Yang wearing a long coat, pulling a black suitcase, smiling and greeting fans.
Qiao Ruoyao quickly recognized it. It was a photo taken by fans of Song Yang when he checked into the hotel.
She liked this look and even set it as her phone wallpaper.
She replied inexplicably, 【I know my idol is handsome, but I still have to ask, where is the evidence? If you can't provide it, then go apologize!】
Gossip System 10086: 【This is the evidence!】
Little Qiao Shaking: 【?????】
Gossip System 10086: 【Isn't the person hidden in the suitcase?】
Qiao Ruoyao: !!!
A chill instantly rose in her heart, and she shivered unconsciously.
The netizens were also shocked.
【Whoa whoa whoa!!!】
【Scared to death!!!】
【Don't post this kind of hellish joke late at night!】
At this time, Yuan Qingqing's fans also arrived.
【What does this have to do with our Qingjie? Qingjie works hard on filming, don't throw all the dirty things on her!】
【Take Qingjie away, we're not playing together!】
【A kind reminder to the blogger, Qingjie's eyes don't tolerate sand. You'll be sued!】
Unexpectedly, "Gossip System 10086" was not frightened at all, but calmly replied.
【Who says it has nothing to do with her, Song Yang's unknown girlfriend is Yuan Qingqing's missing daughter!】
【Shit!!!!!!!】
【Are you crazy, blogger! Qingjie is not married, where did the child come from??】
【You can scold Song Yang, but if you slander my goddess, I won't be polite!!】
…
Meanwhile, on a film set.
"CUT! Excellent!"
Yuan Qingqing finished her scene, returned to her RV, and had her makeup removed.
Yuan Qingqing closed her eyes, listening to her assistant report, "...The clarification Weibo has been posted, Song Yang said he wants to have dinner with you and apologize in person."
"No need for dinner," Yuan Qingqing said without changing her expression, "Tell Producer Long to replace him."
"Yes." The assistant hesitated, "Sister Qing, there's one more thing..."
Yuan Qingqing opened her eyes.
Her appearance was cold, and after years of being a boss, her aura was even stronger.
The assistant was a little overwhelmed and quickly showed her Weibo: "Take a look at this."
It was a nameless account called "Gossip System 10086," but it had already become a hot topic on Weibo.
Yuan Qingqing frowned when she saw the first post.
But she knew her assistant wouldn't show her this kind of boring marketing account for no reason, so she patiently continued reading, her eyes suddenly stopped, and a huge wave rose in her heart.
She did have a daughter, born out of wedlock in Hong Kong with her first boyfriend. Later, her boyfriend died, and she left Hong Kong for mainland China to avoid painful memories.
But soon after arriving, the child was stolen.
For many years, she had been searching for her daughter, and this became her unspeakable scar, unknown to outsiders except a few close people.
How did this account know this!!
Yuan Qingqing suddenly stood up, her eyes cold as she looked at the people around her: "Who leaked it?"
Several assistants and managers shook their heads.
Yuan Qingqing knew that the few of them had been with her for many years, were very loyal, and wouldn't betray her.
But this news was too important to her. She couldn't imagine the blow if it was false.
But even so, she immediately asked her assistant to contact Song Yang to find the girl mentioned in the post, and to find out who was behind the account.
Even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, she didn't want to miss it.
The assistant made several calls, but Song Yang and his manager didn't answer.
They sent a private message to the account, but there was no reply.
The assistant said bitterly, "The other party is replying to netizens, they are online, they probably turned off private messages."
The hope of finding her daughter surpassed everything. Yuan Qingqing commented without hesitation.
Yuan Qingqing V: 【Is she okay?】
Fans: 【???????????????】
Fans were bewildered and opened Yuan Qingqing's account.
It was the real account, not a fake.
Wait?!!!
Could this be real?!!!!!!!
Netizens were in an uproar.
Countless traffic instantly flooded Weibo.
People excitedly waited under "Gossip System 10086," waiting to witness the melon's birth.
Then, they saw "Gossip System 10086" post a new Weibo.
【To find out what happened next, please click [livestream]. When the livestream reaches 1 million viewers, the final truth will be revealed!!】
Netizens: 【???????】