Chapter 147 Attending the Show
"Well... it just so happened to be pouring rain that day, so..." Lu Yinzhao explained guiltily.
After thinking for a moment, she said confidently, "Even if I didn't take this job, I would still have to go out for a shoot that day. My cold has nothing to do with this. It's because I haven't been exercising lately, and I've been staying up late more often, which has lowered my immunity."
Bian Ji remained silent.
But Lu Yinzhao seemed to see a clear message on the other person's face: Keep making excuses.
Lu Yinzhao: "..."
Lu Yinzhao was unaware that Bian Ji's resentful emotions went beyond this.
He scrolled through Weibo and clicked on the IDs pointed to by netizens in the comments section, eventually finding Lu Yinzhao's homepage.
Bian Ji had known for a long time that Lu Yinzhao was running his own Weibo account. After all, they had lived together when they were young. During that time, Lu Yinzhao was busy with photography and studying post-production photography. Sometimes he would even smile foolishly at his phone.
Lu Yinzhao didn't intend to share the Weibo post at the time, so Bian Ji didn't ask any further questions. After all, children need a certain sense of boundaries as they grow up.
Bian Ji always thought that Lu Yinzhao was just taking landscape photos and posting them online.
I only found out today that Lu Yinzhao has started making money by taking celebrity photoshoots.
This is a significant step into this industry, and Bian Ji should have encouraged him, but...
"Lu Yinzhao, have you forgotten what you said before?" Bian Ji continued to look at Lu Yinzhao with a deep gaze.
Lu Yinzhao was stunned for a moment, his mind racing.
What did he say before?
What did they say?
He's said so much in the past!
Lu Yinzhao had no idea which landmine she had stepped on, and felt inexplicably anxious.
"You said you'd only film me," Bian Ji said helplessly, a hint of hurt in his eyes.
Lu Yinzhao felt even more guilty, and that phrase suddenly popped into her mind—
"Brother Aji, when you become a big star in the future, I won't film anyone else, I'll only film you."
How could Bian Ji still remember something from so long ago?
What kind of memory is this?
Those were words he said when he was three years old!
"Brother, you know, if I pursue this career, I'll inevitably have to come into contact with all sorts of celebrities, but don't worry, I'll definitely be taking the most pictures of you!"
"..."
"You've registered on Weibo now, right? Once you've finished recording this show, I'll arrange the top-of-the-line package for you! How about shooting for three consecutive days? 24/7, I'll be your personal photographer!"
Lu Yinzhao patted his chest and assured him, his expression quite interesting.
As if that wasn't enough, Lu Yinzhao added, "And look, the photos I take for other celebrities, I never post on my Weibo. At most, I'll retweet their posts when they thank me."
"..."
“But you’re different. The photos I take for you will be posted on Weibo at the highest level, directly on my main account.”
Lu Yinzhao's promises were grand and appealing, but Bian Ji was indeed pleased by his words.
He chuckled lightly: "Aren't you worried that netizens will label you as my brainless fan?"
Lu Yinzhao said righteously, "What are you saying! Brother, I've always been your fan!"
You have no idea how popular you were in my past world!
Lu Yinzhao could only swallow these words.
“Okay, then I’ll wait for your availability, Mr. Photographer Lu,” Bian Ji said, raising an eyebrow.
I casually gave [Bright.L] a follow.
Therefore, on the data at the top of Bianji's homepage, the "following" column shows "1".
Lu Yinzhao jumped up in surprise, "Don't focus on me now! I haven't even taken your picture yet!"
Is there any difference?
"Of course there's a difference! This way everyone will know that I'm the first person you follow after you register for Weibo."
"So?" Bian Ji asked with a smile, looking at Lu Yinzhao with amusement.
"So...so your fans must be wondering why their favorite singer, Bian Ji, would choose to follow an unknown photography blogger."
“I can’t stop their curiosity, but you, Lu Yinzhao, will never be an ‘unknown’ person in the future. Your abilities are enough to make more people know you.”
Looking into Bian Ji's trusting and determined eyes, Lu Yinzhao felt her heart starting to race again.
It felt as if a gentle force had struck it, causing a tremor while simultaneously conveying boundless warmth.
A thousand words were on the tip of his tongue, but he only managed to utter one: "I will."
He will work hard to achieve that goal.
If at the beginning he only wanted to stay by Bian Ji's side as an observer and watch her grow slowly, this was the "nurturing" type of relationship he was pursuing.
Now, he wants to grow together with the other person, and reach the top together in the process of accompanying them.
*
After Lu Yinzhao fully recovered from her illness, she returned to school.
After catching up on all the missed assignments, Lu Yinzhao looked at the calendar on her phone.
Saturday will be Bian Ji's last recording of "The Voice of China," during which awards will be presented to the final guests.
The person who ranks first in the total points will receive the "Voice of Heaven Award," which is the most prestigious award in the show. Other guests will also receive different awards, which are, of course, a matter of personal relationships within the production team.
After all, the singers who can appear on this show are not ordinary people; some are even senior figures in the music industry, so the production team naturally has to make extra preparations.
During his recovery, Bian Ji had already told Lu Yinzhao about the tickets, and Lu Yinzhao readily agreed. Why not take the opportunity to go to the concert and listen to the music live?
Saturday must be cleared, and Sunday must also be completely cleared because Long Xiaoman is coming to their school.
Based on this, it seems he won't be able to take on any more work this week.
Having just recovered from a serious illness, Lu Yinzhao decided to take it easy and not overexert himself, so he would rest for a while.
After Xiao Yuze's photos in the rain were posted online, they went viral, even more so than his previous underwater photos, and went viral on international websites.
Lu Yinzhao was also quite shocked.
Although he had thought that the photos would gain popularity when he took them, he didn't expect them to be this popular.
This time, the comments section was no longer just filled with Xiao Yuze's fans, but also with netizens who came specifically to see him.
[He came from K Station. I'd never known Xiao Yuze before, but now this face-obsessed guy has caught me! Haha!]
[Xiao Yuze, please, you absolutely must play the role of a broken little wolf, okay? Just send out these photos as your resume, okay?]
[Could a director please make a film with two male leads, one a madman and the other a broken character? Look at our Yuze! He'd be perfect for it!]
[That melancholy look in her eyes, it breaks my heart just looking at it!]
[I didn't expect it to actually be filmed in a downpour. I have to say, celebrities really know how to maintain their figures. If I got caught in the rain, I'd be soaked to the bone. Seeing Yuze-gege (Brother Yuze) drenched only makes me feel even more sorry for him.]
This shirt is getting in the way; it's so uncomfortable pressed against my brother's abs. I should take it off!
Is this still Xiao Yuze's Weibo? Sisters, this isn't a no-man's land!
I've become a fan of Xiao Yuze now. I just went back and dug up his old talent shows, and all he got screen time in the entire season was less than twenty minutes. Was he set up by investors?
[I've been a long-time fan of Yuze. He's always been very capable and dedicated, but his company has never really supported him or given him good resources. I hope new fans will help promote Yuze!]
Seeing that the situation was very favorable, Lu Yinzhao was also happy for the other party.
Could this be considered a form of helping others in a roundabout way?
Because of the explosive popularity of Xiao Yuze's photo albums, Lu Yinzhao's Weibo followers also increased.
He's gained a lot of attention from casual observers these past few days, and his fan count is on the verge of breaking three million.
This is many times faster than the number of followers he gained from managing his account for many years in the past.
Bian Ji is right. He won't remain unknown forever. He's quite famous now, hehe.
*
On Saturday, Lu Yinzhao arrived at the recording location of the program team ahead of time with her admission ticket.
Staff members are checking tickets, verifying identities, and registering audience members one by one.
Getting a spot as an audience member on "The Voice of China" is no easy feat; the candidates are selected by the production team.
Before entering, staff will remind everyone that it is strictly forbidden to bring electronic devices such as mobile phones, cameras, and voice recorders, and that any form of unauthorized recording is prohibited to prevent the premature leakage of program content.
Lu Yinzhao followed the main group into the field.
Bian Ji chose a seat for him right in the center of the stage, definitely the best viewing spot.
When the director said to start recording, the audience area went dark, the stage lit up, and the host walked onto the stage. This time, he was accompanied by a narrator, Ye Siyu, the great vocalist who could hit high notes.
After exchanging some common phrases, the two interacted with the audience for a while and asked them who they were most looking forward to performing first.
The audience erupted in cheers, chanting the name of their favorite singer.
Lu Yinzhao shouted "Bian Ji!" Unexpectedly, the guy on his left and the girl on his right also shouted "Bian Ji!"
The three exchanged glances, confirming they were on the same page, and shouted even louder.
The young lady even thoughtfully gave Lu Yinzhao a banner and a glow stick.
At this moment, Lu Yinzhao finally felt the reality of being a fan.
This is someone I saw every day when I was a child, or even someone I saw just a few days ago...
Lu Yinzhao was still eagerly anticipating Bian Ji's appearance on stage.
The last time I saw Bian Ji compete up close was more than ten years ago. Back then, Bian Ji was singing abroad, and I was just as excited as I am now.
"I know everyone is eagerly waiting, so I won't waste any more words and will invite them directly to the stage."
On the final night, the stage opened with the last remaining guests singing a song together.
Lu Yinzhao spotted Bian Ji at a glance. Bian Ji was wearing a white suit today, which was very different from his image in the first episode. Wearing this outfit, Bian Ji looked even more like a prince on a white horse.
How can someone be so handsome...?
As the music began, the first line was sung by Bian Ji.
It's said that the first line of a song is the hardest to sing, but Bian Ji sang it with ease, setting the tone right from the start. His voice flowed like a gentle stream into everyone's heart.
Next came Qiu Yan, then Yuan Mo...
Huh? Yan Jiayu and Xin Yang aren't here?
Lu Yinzhao then noticed two unfamiliar faces among the guests.
This show has an elimination mechanism, does that mean... they were eliminated by the challenger singer in some episode?
Lu Yinzhao suddenly felt like he had been spoiled for the ending after watching the beginning of a movie.
It doesn't matter, anyway, Bian Ji was left until the very end.
It's just that... Yan Jiayu's fans might cause trouble again after they find out their idol was eliminated.
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Author's Note: Zhao Zhao: I'm sorry, I really wasn't gloating. [Laughing] (Cheer for my brother!)
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