Chapter 114
The ticket Zhou Xiao handed to Qi Sisi was mailed from Xincheng. She arrived at the hotel yesterday at noon and the front desk signed for it for her.
The seat shown on the ticket was also front row, but Zhou Xiao was puzzled as to why the fan club hadn't received any relevant information yet. Logically, if the system had issued him a ticket so early, it should have been a confirmation that Ji Shao could participate.
Qi Sisi was surprised for a moment when she saw the ticket Zhou Xiao had placed before her. Then, at Zhou Xiao's prompt, she picked it up and examined it carefully. Suddenly, she seemed to realize something. "Hey, why is the recording address for this show still at Huashang?"
But soon, she and Zhou Xiao both knew the answer as they looked at each other. Apparently, the bus they'd encountered at Huashang was heading towards the NINE STAR dormitories.
Of course, the two didn't share this speculation with anyone else. After all, even a slight misunderstanding could lead to negative consequences. Furthermore, for fans who aren't sasaeng fans, knowing where an artist lives is completely irrelevant to them.
After Qi Sisi finished looking at the ticket, she subconsciously wanted to put it back in the drawer. Zhou Xiao, who was watching from the side, saw Qi Sisi's action and said with a bit of amusement, "This ticket is for you!"
"Huh?" Qi Sisi hesitated. The show's privacy was so tight that even Qi Sisi, who'd always been hanging out on the forums, hadn't seen a single mention of it from the real gossipers. She even had a connection with Zhu Jian in her own fan club, but he hadn't heard anything about it either.
It could be said that Zhou Xiao was probably the only one in the entire fan circle who knew that Ji Shao would be participating in this show and even got a ticket. The significance of this ticket was beyond words.
At the same time, the fan clubs of Ji Shao, Yan Shu, and Chu Cheng also received the docking notification message from Huayao Xingyu+.
[Discussion Group‖No Tanking]
9645317: I just received a notification from Huayao that Ji Shao will be attending the "Speech Under the Starry Sky" on September 1st. They gave me three tickets. I think it's okay to divide them up according to the previous ticket distribution method.
Reject Ji Shao's pursuit: No problem! But if it's number 1, then the variety show gossip that was spread last night is fake! Why is it that when you asked the contact person at Huayao, they only said "feedback has been given"... I'm speechless.
Flying Penguin: I can’t say for sure. I might be considering whether to participate or not. By the way, what kind of show is this? Why haven’t I heard of it? I’ll go search and see what kind of show it is.
Zhongbao Ledaokouer: "Speech Under the Starry Sky"!!! Is it real? This show is great, and it's live broadcast_(:зゝ∠)_ But what impressed me most about it was firstly the amazing guests, and secondly, Liu Lin mispronounced a word during his speech, and was mocked by netizens for a long time...
9645317: One more thing, cheering is still not allowed this time, especially holding up light sticks is not allowed in the venue... Huayao has specifically emphasized that if a light stick is scanned by the camera during the live broadcast, the person will be permanently banned from participating in NINE STAR's offline activities in the future.
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The Chinese business world became bustling with activity after the broadcast of "Star Road 101." Although many businesses hadn't yet opened, nearly every shop within sight was busy undergoing renovations. When Zhou Xiao and Qi Sisi passed through the square and noticed the familiar iron gate being carried out and temporarily leaned against the wall, they were both overwhelmed with emotion.
A worker with a welding machine was standing next to the iron gate, welding it with the help of a security guard. The fact that the iron gate was removed after the competition sparked considerable discussion, especially among fans of the Star 101 program who had come to Shanghai to check in at the iron gate at Huashang Times Square, only to return disappointed when they discovered it had been dismantled.
Now that the iron gate has been welded again, it seems to bring the two of them back to the audition that just ended not long ago, and they think of the scenes when they waited in front of the iron gate for their favorite trainees to come and go from get off work.
"Xiaoxiao, help me hold it!" Qi Sisi stopped and looked at the iron gate. She handed the local specialties she had brought home from Zhou Xiao to him, then gently bent down, took out her phone, and pointed it at the iron gate with a "click." Qi Sisi seemed extremely satisfied with this "reunion" and even posted it on her own super chat.
After the three fan clubs distributed the tickets privately, the beautiful photo of the iron gate that Qi Sisi posted on a certain blog has become a popular "player" in today's forum. Of course, this post is still very crooked.
——【Forum】——[August 29th evening]
【Theme】Ahhh, I, Lu Men, am back!
[Main Post] I don't know where the iron gate that was wandering around has now returned to its original position to complete the task. I am so touched. And this time it really has become the three-surname iron gate!
1L
Lu,,,men, you are really...
5L
Lü Bu would have used his Fang Tian Hua Ji to pick the OP off the internet just to have some fun with it. Hahahahahaha, is this speech any good? It seems like no one in the Ji Shao family felt sorry for yesterday's variety show. They're all celebrating in the super chat now.
14L
Reply to 5L: Let me put it this way, if Huayao Xingyu had not cooperated with Blueberry Video, the three people who participated in the speech would probably have to wait a few years until their foundation was more solid before they could be on this show.
23L
Good guy, the popular science above made me understand what is so good about this program!
42L
I suggest that these three agencies should train their artists well. "Speech Under the Starry Sky" is supervised by the Blueberry Video creative team. Moreover, the guests in each episode are all heavyweights in their respective circles. It is said that NINE STAR is really treated like a son.
67L
Blueberry Video has invested in Huayao Star Entertainment, otherwise what do you think?
86L
NINE STAR has already got it!
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Time quickly arrived on the day of the recording. Looking around, Huashang Times Square was already packed with people. Those who came here were not only the audience with tickets to participate in the recording, but also the fans who came here spontaneously and wanted to meet Ji Shao, Chu Cheng, and Yan Shu.
Although Star 101 has concluded, fans should be enjoying the new year. However, contrary to expectations, aside from the Qixi Festival Gala appearance of Nine Star, they haven't made any public appearances during these peak days. Huayao has contacted the presidents of various fan clubs, but they've clearly been tight-lipped and haven't said a word.
This caused many fans to curse Huayao both in their hearts and on the Internet. It seemed that from the very beginning Huayao had been one of the tools for the nine fans to vent their anger.
While some speculated that this was just starvation marketing, and that as a national producer, you need to steel yourself at this point and not let yourself be controlled by the management company. However, after a brief attempt, everyone realized that there was no way around it; after all, the child is in their hands!
After learning about the recording location and time online, especially since the recording location was the original Star 101 recording site, many people rushed over. The emotion was beyond words. At least everyone knew clearly that they came this time to see if there was a chance to meet their favorite trainees.
Just fulfilling a dream.
This is why the current bustling scene at Huashang Times is so overwhelming. So many people are flocking here that even the guests waiting to record "Speech Under the Stars" have a hard time getting into the studio from Huashang Times Square.
To capitalize on the buzz, many livestreamers on various platforms brought their selfie sticks to Huashang Times Square. While the internet was laggy, it was still a real buzz. Meanwhile, numerous videos circulating online highlighted the excessive crowds at Huashang Times Square and the potential safety risks it posed.
——【Forum】——[Noon, September 1st]
[Topic] Help, there are too many people gathered in Huashang Times Square...
[Main Post] Although I understand that many people want to see their idols, it feels dangerous with so many people around!
1L
The production team probably didn't expect that there would be so many fans coming to a speech show [smoking]
5L a small melon
[Crying while covering face] Everyone, please persuade the fans to leave. There are so many people that the guest teachers are blocked outside and can't get in. If there are still so many people, the recording may be cancelled...
9L
Reply to 5L: Ahhhh, I caught the little melon!
28L
Half of the people were fans, and the other half were there to watch the fun... And when I watched the live broadcast on Douyin, many of the anchors were just making trouble. Some of them had no manners and had even started to guide the audience in the live broadcast room to scold Ji Shao and the others.
43L
Even my head hurts.
76L
Holy crap! Ji Shao and the others showed up! They look so handsome today! They're so handsome!
84L
Reply to 76L: Where can I watch it?
113L
Everyone go to the live broadcast section of a certain Douyin and search for [Ji Shao] or [Xingtu 101! There are many Douyin users doing live broadcasts!
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Zhou Xiao discovered the big screen that was lit up in Huashang Times Square in the noisy crowd. She had used that big screen to play Ji Shao's support video, but now it was showing the video of Ji Shao, Chu Cheng and Yan Shu.
As the three people on the screen bowed, the fans in Huashang Times Square erupted in excitement, their voices almost drowning out the sound in the video. Zhou Xiao pulled his camera out of his bag, prepared to film, sighed, and silently redeemed the system item—[Heavenly Sound Lock: Locks onto 95% of sounds, with the range determined by the host.]
Ji Shao, seen in the video, was wearing a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up, firmly resting on his forearms. Having not been seen in public for a while, he looked even more handsome. The three people in the video were solemnly advising fans to leave the venue in an orderly manner to avoid crowding or trampling.
Zhou Xiao had rarely seen Ji Shao so serious. His expression was quite solemn. But it seemed his seriousness had become a stimulant for his fans. Many people around Zhou Xiao were whispering to each other when Ji Shao was speaking, saying he was too sweet. Hmm, it seemed to have had the opposite effect.
After the three people in the video persuaded the fans and passers-by at the scene in turn, Ji Shao on the screen suddenly lowered his eyes to look at the watch on his wrist, a smile appeared on his face, and then he nodded slightly to Chu Cheng and Yan Shu beside him.
Suddenly, the three people disappeared from the screen, and a map of Huashang Times Square suddenly filled the entire screen and was displayed in front of everyone in the square. Some people were about to sigh "Ah" when they felt a little disappointed that the video had ended, but they were immediately stopped by the people next to them. Apparently, there was more content on it.
Several coffee shops and milk tea shops in Huashang Times were evenly distributed on the large screen, and the visual map made it clear where the marked locations were. Soon, words appeared on the side of the large screen, and Ji Shao's voiceover appeared.
"Ahhh Xiaoxiao! What did Ji Shao say at the end?" Qi Sisi rushed over to Zhou Xiao, holding two cups of coffee. For some reason, the coffee shop's orders suddenly skyrocketed today, and the waiter had made these two cups specifically for her. Otherwise, Qi Sisi didn't know how long the queue would have lasted.
When she was planning to wait until the crowds dispersed before meeting Zhou Xiao with coffee, she suddenly received a message from Zhou Xiao on her phone: "You can come over now."
On the way here, she saw many people dispersing in an orderly manner towards the side path under the guidance of bodyguards, and many of them had excited expressions on their faces.
Seeing Qi Sisi standing outside for a long time, a bodyguard, after confirming that the crowd inside had dispersed, gestured to Qi Sisi, who was obediently carrying two cups of coffee, to enter through an entrance passage they had opened.
While waiting, she was also browsing forums, hoping to see what was happening. Unfortunately, the signal was terrible! However, this didn't bother Qi Sisi. As a socialite, she gradually learned the full story from passing fans and bodyguards.
If you ask Qi Sisi what she's thinking, it's probably regret and heartache. She regrets not arriving early and missing Ji Shao's big screen, and she's heartbroken that she didn't get to drink the coffee Ji Shao and his friends treated her to, even though she paid for it herself!
Of course, what did Zhou Xiao have to do with the poor signal on site? After reporting the problem to the system, Zhou Xiao was able to send out the quickly edited video without any problems.
After a while, a figure transformed into a melon field civet appeared before her eyes - Qi Sisi. Seeing her eager eyes, Zhou Xiao handed the phone to Qi Sisi.
@FlippedBang Ran Xin Dong·Ji Shao: #Ji Shao Chao Hua #Correct, positive and positive guidance @NINE STAR-Ji Shao V #Recording scene of the speech under the starry sky#
[video]
My eyes widened. Why does watching my sister's videos make me feel like I'm actually watching it live? Ahhh everyone, remember to watch it in full screen!
[Just like what the sister above said, it really feels like I'm looking up at the big screen. It's an amazing feeling! I feel like I'm there!]
[A white shirt is a white shirt again! Good job [nosebleed]]
Xiao Shao's counter-support made me cry. It felt like Xiao Shao took the initiative to provide iced drinks to the fans who came to support them...
"Thank you to all the producers for coming to support us despite the scorching weather. It's very hot, so be careful! For everyone's safety, please leave in an orderly manner and go to the nearby coffee shops and milk tea shops to pick up the gifts we've prepared for you!" I just want to ask, who else can do this?
I understand everyone's desire to support Ji Shao, but please don't cause him any trouble!
[Depending on Teacher Xindong! It would be a shame not to take a few more videos of this outfit today [blinking like crazy.jpg]]
【……】
After the large number of fans and onlookers were diverted, Huashang Times Square suddenly became empty compared to before. Once the flow of people returned to normal, the iron gate was unlocked by the security guard. Of course, there were also a dozen bodyguards nearby to ensure security.
Shortly after several minivans slowly drove through the iron gate, Zhou Xiao and Qi Sisi followed the group in front of them toward the studio. On the way, they ran into a few familiar offline fans, and after greeting them, they began to look for seats according to their seat numbers.
The studio had clearly undergone another renovation, with no trace of the Star 101 finals left. Zhou Xiao came to the first row and took a quick look around the studio. It was much more spacious than before, though this was likely due to the smaller audience seating arrangements.
The studio's style echoed that of "Speech Under the Stars" and "Star Path 101," with starry sky elements clearly visible in the background. Zhou Xiao picked up a pamphlet on each chair and took a look. The theme this time was "Growth."
The three corresponding stages are youth, middle age, and old age. The three young people are naturally Ji Shao, Chu Cheng, and Yan Shu. The three middle-aged people are actors Zheng Yi and Du Qifeng, and variety show host Huang Jie. The old age group is actors Li Jingsheng, Wu Xuanzi, and Gao Shen.
Looking at this heavy list, Zhou Xiao was also happy for Ji Shao. This list was enough to show how much Huayao valued NINE STAR, which also meant that Ji Shao, who was active in it, would have more room for upward growth.
The livestream hasn't even begun, but online discussion about the lineup has already begun. Before the NINE STAR team joined the show, Blueberry Video didn't really promote the speech program much. But if it's a lack of attention, it's because the show has the support of the creative team and a joint effort from higher-ups.
So, before more traffic comes in, at least the top-tier artists in the circle have never been on this show. Otherwise, they would have been out of the sky long ago, but this did not prevent the fans of the three participating in the recording from praising it crazily.
Amid the anticipation of the audience in the studio and netizens watching the live broadcast, "The Speech Under the Starry Sky" officially began.
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