Chapter Forty Arrival
Familiar meeting room
Seven Familiar People
Wei also sat in the main seat, while Meng Fanxi and the other six sat opposite him.
If it weren't for the fact that Wei also needed to use the large screen to display content, Meng Fanxi really wouldn't want to appear in any conference room again anytime soon.
We didn't practice in the evening. Right after dinner, the six of us were either leaning back in our chairs or slumped over the table, not sitting up straight at all.
The longer Wei spent with everyone, the more accustomed he became to their casualness.
When it came to important matters, Wei got straight to the point, saying seriously, "I've discussed the program's procedures and rules with the production team."
Upon hearing this, everyone perked up.
Meng Fanxi was already mentally prepared.
If I remember correctly, it's a competition between different groups. Each performance has a unique theme, and the top three groups in each performance receive a bonus.
After the grand finale, the audience will vote live. The votes will be combined with the votes from the previous performances, and the winner will receive the grand prize.
But Wei Ye's words surprised him: "The production team is unwilling to disclose the specific rules, and it seems there are still changes."
Xu You questioned, "This program wasn't just hastily put together, was it?"
Wei shook his head: "No." He clicked on the image of the list circulating online and zoomed in on it. "The list circulating online should all be real, and there are even companies that want to join."
"So they are constantly adjusting the rules."
Meng Fanxi realized something seemed amiss and asked, "Don't we have a general framework?"
If the general framework is consistent with his previous life, then he can rest assured.
Wei shook his head again: "The production team is keeping it completely confidential and is unwilling to disclose it."
Zhang Yang asked, "So what did you connect to?"
Wei felt a pang of anxiety. He always felt a sense of vulnerability when talking to Zhang Yang, so he quickly explained, "We still managed to get some useful information."
Zhang Yang: "For example?"
"For example, the production team of the program 'Team-Based Camp' negotiated with all the participating companies..."
Wei carefully considered the words, his fingers unconsciously stroking the keyboard.
"The competition results are directly linked to debut eligibility, with the first place winner debuting directly at the year-end star-studded gala."
The air froze instantly, and the six people sat up straight, their gazes all focused on Wei Ye.
He hadn't finished speaking: "This debut stage will be the opening act of a star-studded gala."
Meng Fanxi gasped, and quickly asked, "All the companies have agreed? Including Will?"
Wei nodded.
This makes things even more complicated.
Meng Fanxi remained silent, quickly engaging in a brainstorming session.
Originally, among the participating teams, they might be the only ones who saw the competition results as their hope for debut, while the others were probably mainly there to gain exposure and build popularity.
They have more motivation than other teams and are closer to success.
But now, compared to the previous life, more excellent teams have joined, and they have the same motivation.
Debut.
This is the only goal that trainees strive for.
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Their debut stage was actually the opening act of a star-studded gala.
As the most popular gala in China, the Starlight Gala is a ratings hotspot every Lunar New Year's Eve.
The Star Channel will broadcast live for 24 hours that day, with a full day of pre-show promotion, and then the show will kick off during prime time amidst great anticipation.
The opening stage is one of the best in terms of buzz and attention every year.
One of the rewards of the previous life's "Team-Based Campaign" was the opportunity to perform at the Starlight Gala.
Even though the order was very unfavorable, many people still felt it was a pity when the champion group, who was not very popular back then, went up to perform.
At that time, the trainees around Meng Fanxi were very jealous and wished they could go up and perform themselves.
Every year at the end of the year, companies go to great lengths to get their groups to perform at the Starlight Gala.
Besides Will, who consistently secures at least one spot each year, other companies have to constantly compete for him.
Besides, this is the opening of a star-studded gala.
He could already foresee the fierce competition.
Lin Ruohe has never performed at the Starlight Gala, but he was previously invited to sit in the front row as an audience member for the hit drama "Our Family" and participated in an interactive segment.
He still vividly remembers the atmosphere and stage of the gala. "The stage was exceptionally beautiful, and the camera could only show a part of it. That stage was built by Xingguangtai using their old site and modern technological elements, cleverly combining strength and softness to fully showcase the beauty of China... No one would not yearn for such a stage."
Seeing the longing and eagerness in the eyes of the six, Wei also reminded them, "The competition is bigger than we imagined. Debuting at the Starlight Gala is just one of the rewards. There are also things like becoming the Starlight TV's image ambassador, but they haven't revealed too much about that."
He said definitively, "All I know is that they've gone all out this time."
Meng Fanxi sighed, feeling both helpless and amused. The scale of the event in his previous life was never this large. It seems that their involvement has affected the direction of the show.
Regardless of the show's popularity, they must fight for the championship.
"We don't yet know the quality of the trainee groups sent by other companies, but one thing is certain: when it comes to competition between companies, they won't be too bad." Wei also reminded the six to be vigilant.
Seeing their serious expressions, their determined eyes, and their undiminished morale, Wei nodded in satisfaction.
He shared some of the information he learned at the end: "Because Will was the first major company to send trainees to join 'Group of Leaders,' their planners still managed to reveal some information to me."
"What is it?" everyone asked curiously.
"Six words."
Xu You continued, "Want spoilers? No way!"
Everyone burst out laughing and looked at Xu You in appreciation, filling the atmosphere with ease and energy.
Wei rolled his eyes: "Seriously! I battled him all afternoon to get these six words. They might play a crucial role in your competition."
Ren Yuchen took out a pen and paper to show his seriousness, "Go ahead and speak."
"Numbers, ranking, transformation."
So abstract.
But upon closer reflection, it seems to make sense.
Gu Huailang tried to connect them, "Does that mean our combination will be ranked numerically, and the ranking will keep changing?"
Wei also found it difficult to draw a conclusion. "Maybe. I asked him the same question, and he didn't deny it."
It is obvious that the competing groups will be ranked.
The group discussed it for a while, but still couldn't get to the point.
Perhaps the planners of "Fighting in Groups" just used a few simple and easy-to-guess words to deal with the difficult Wei Ye.
Since everyone still had to go back to make final preparations before the assembly, they didn't dwell too much on the three words. Ren Yuchen quietly put away the paper with the words written on it.
On the day of their departure, Wei also took them to the airport.
Wei didn't show any expression at first, and along the way he pretended to be relaxed and chatted with everyone about things unrelated to the competition.
But even at the very last moment of saying goodbye, he still couldn't control his emotions.
Many passersby noticed a burly man with a buzz cut looking at six handsome teenagers with red eyes.
Wei paid no attention to the sidelong glances; he carefully scanned the faces of each boy.
This is a long-lost feeling. Six teenagers are working hard for their dreams, and together with his dreams, joy, heartache, and bitterness will all find their answers on the journey ahead.
He began to nag, "There are a lot of cameras on variety shows, so be careful what you say and do, especially you two, Zhang Yang and Xu You!"
The two people who were called out shrugged in unison, looking like they "got it".
"Although they will confiscate your phones inside, I will keep in touch with the production team and try to communicate with you in any way I can."
"Don't panic in any unexpected situation. Remember that you are a team and face it together."
"I heard the food there is very good, so while maintaining nutrition and health, you should also pay attention to managing your figure."
"Believe in yourselves. Believe in yourselves, you can definitely do it..."
Wei Ye's voice gradually grew lower and lower, "I'm sorry, it's my fault for leading you down such a difficult path."
He wasn't a great planning team leader, but he wanted to make a promise he absolutely could keep: "If... if the result isn't so... I will still make sure you debut as you wish, even if you're not in the same team, this friendship..."
Wei Ye's words were interrupted by a warm hug.
Meng Fanxi saw Wei Ye's self-blame and guilt. He knew that this period of time had not healed Wei Ye. He was still upset about the failure of his plan, which forced the six of them to participate in the competition variety show.
He went up and hugged him, with gratitude.
The other five people followed suit and hugged him one after another, making the whole scene look like a cabbage.
"We will definitely get first place." Meng Fanxi's voice was firm and powerful.
Wei Ye's voice trembled slightly, "Mmm."
Our destination is Yuncheng.
Starlight TV is based in the capital, but they specially built a suitable venue in Yuncheng for closed-door recording.
Before disembarking from the plane, the six people uniformly concealed themselves with black hats, sunglasses, and masks.
This is a requirement from the production team.
As soon as they got off the plane, they were bombarded with photos by a dozen people wearing masks and using DSLR cameras with long lenses. The continuous sound of shutters clicking filled their ears.
They are not part of the production team.
Lin Ruohe and Meng Fanxi are more experienced. The former's experience comes from avoiding his fans in private, while the latter's experience comes from avoiding Month's fans in his previous life.
They led everyone through quickly and soon spotted the production crew who were being blocked outside the crowd.
After meeting up with the production crew, they were escorted into the car by the crew members.
On the bus, the production team explained that after a lot of pre-show promotion, many viewers have already paid attention to the variety show, and it has gained some popularity.
Popularity translates to traffic.
The trainee groups participating in "Group Camp" have not yet been officially announced, which has fueled public curiosity. As a result, many paparazzi are waiting at the airport to capture photos of the trainees as soon as possible.
Meng Fanxi and his group were not the first to arrive. The production team had not anticipated this situation at first, and although they reacted quickly, several people were still filmed.
They learned their lesson and implemented a series of countermeasures.
The group removed their masks and hats to get some fresh air in the car, and after about an hour, they arrived at the place where they would be staying for about four months.
When they got off the bus, the production crew asked them to put on hats, masks, sunglasses, and other coverings.
The reason was that, until the first stage recording, each team would remain mysterious under the management of the production team and would not see each other.
Six people: "?"
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