Chapter 17 Focus on the program!
As a popular member of the group, Bai Wanqing received enthusiastic attention as soon as she arrived at the scene.
She knew in her heart that there were many opportunists among these people who wanted to take advantage of her popularity and gain exposure, but she still wore a perfectly appropriate smile on her face. Who says that having a lot of fans means you have to be someone else's prey?
She's very confident; it's hard to say who will lose popularity to whom.
But that confidence shattered the moment Ling Wei strode toward her.
Bai Wanqing almost instinctively took a half step back. When the people who were originally surrounding Bai Wanqing saw her retreat, they also retreated, even further away, leaving her alone at the front.
Bai Wanqing: "..."
Helpless, she had no choice but to put on her professional smile again.
"What a coincidence, we're in the same group." Ling Wei took her hand and smiled warmly, as if they had known each other for a long time. "You're here quite early."
"Ah... um, we just arrived too." Bai Wanqing was a little taken aback by the sudden enthusiasm, but still responded with a smile.
Ling Wei gave her hand a light squeeze, her smile growing even brighter: "Then let's work hard together and focus on the show!"
Bai Wanqing: "...Okay."
I always felt there was something hidden in her words, but I didn't want to delve into it.
Ling Wei then greeted the others briefly with her team. Besides Bai Wanqing, a popular internet celebrity, her identity as a former member of a forgotten girl group unexpectedly attracted a lot of curious glances.
A group of male college students approached us; the leader had a bright smile and spoke enthusiastically.
"Is this Dream Girl 108?! I...I'm a fan of yours!"
"Really? That's such a coincidence!" Ling Wei, as the team leader, was the first to show a surprised smile.
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao Xiaohe next to her nodded vigorously, her face full of excitement at meeting a "fan," and said eagerly, "You have such good taste!"
Lu Xiaoxiao, who was next to her, smiled and gently shook the hand that was holding Ling Wei's arm, her eyes showing a hint of understanding.
As if remembering something, Ling Wei continued to steer the conversation with a nostalgic look in her eyes: "Speaking of which, back then, before each performance, we would gather together and shout slogans to cheer each other on, so loudly that we could lift the roof off."
She looked at the boy and asked casually, "If you had been there, you would have been terrified by the volume of our voices... By the way, did you vote for us online or go to support us in person?"
The boy was taken aback by the question, his eyes darting around, clearly unprepared for this detail. He stammered, "Uh... mainly online, yes, online..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sha Jing, who was standing to Ling Wei's left, added in a serious tone, "Yes, our online voting channel at the time was mainly on the 'Star Ranking'."
Her earnest addition instantly made the boy's vague explanation even more untenable.
Ling Wei saw all of this, but she didn't try to be aggressive at all. Instead, she burst out laughing.
She gently nudged Lu Xiaoxiao beside her with her arm, and Lu Xiaoxiao immediately understood and smiled.
Ling Wei then looked at the boy and said in a relaxed and self-deprecating tone, "Alright, alright, I won't make things difficult for you. It seems our group was pretty obscure back then, even your 'polite words' were so full of flaws."
Her words immediately eased the tension in the room.
She immediately stepped forward, smiling broadly as she extended her hand to the boy. Her team members behind her also naturally stepped forward, standing beside her in a coordinated formation.
"It's okay if you didn't pay attention before, but why don't you start paying attention now? We hope that after this show, you'll become a real fan of ours."
The boy was instantly overwhelmed by the gaze of five girls with distinct styles, yet all equally radiant.
"Ugh..." His ears turned bright red, the redness spreading down his neck. His face was as red as a ripe shrimp. He almost fumbled as he reached out and gently shook hands with Ling Wei, but his tone was much more serious than before: "Definitely! I'll start paying attention right now!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the chat in his team's live stream exploded:
"hahaha, compared to your idol before you became a professional, Shan Huai, you're as green as a rookie."
"Haha, this was a great deal! I got followed by five pretty girls!"
"I'm blown away by this girl's emotional intelligence! She gently teases you and then gives you a way out; I'm a fan now!"
"I need information on all members of this group in five minutes!"
"Warning: High-energy content ahead: The real story of how campus heartthrob Shan Huai was defeated, turning a fake fan into a real fan in just one second."
The boy's surname is Shan. After this incident, he was referred to as "New Recruit Shan" in the live stream.
After him, several people who had originally wanted to join in for the camera quietly backed down. Ling Wei seemed oblivious, simply nodding amicably to everyone around her before leading Ye Zhen and the others to the side to wait quietly for everyone to gather.
Once everyone had arrived, the group's director walked up to them with a megaphone.
He looked around at the eager faces and deliberately kept them in suspense: "Guess what our task is today? Here's a hint: it's related to our local specialty, blueberries."
Immediately, a cacophony of speculation erupted at the scene.
"Picking blueberries?"
"Making blueberry jam?"
"Selling blueberries via live stream!"
"Wrong!" The director looked at them, a wicked smile spreading across his face, decisively shattering everyone's illusions. "Our task today is: to go into the fields and weed!"
A chorus of wails erupted from below.
"Stop yelling, stop yelling," the director said patiently, lowering his voice with a megaphone. "This is the crucial period for blueberries to swell and accumulate sugar. The weeds in the field will compete with the blueberry bushes for nutrients and sunlight. Our task today is to help the villagers clean up this blueberry field and ensure the quality of the fruit. That's the real contribution to the blueberry industry!"
With a wave of his hand, he quickly distributed straw hats, gloves, and farm tools to the staff.
The director gestured for everyone to be quiet and then announced another piece of news: "You will be here for a week of immersive experience, truly getting to know the people of Qinghe! Each group will have a fellow villager as a mentor."
As soon as he finished speaking, several villagers who looked very capable stepped forward with smiles.
Just when everyone thought the arrangements were finalized, the director picked up the megaphone again, a smile on his face that suggested he was enjoying the drama: "I have another piece of news to tell you all. I know that your current groups all have their own catchy names, but unfortunately, after this week, your dream-makers will choose a new group name for you!"
A suppressed gasp immediately rose from below.
The director continued, "This week, we will open the popularity vote channel. Ultimately, fans who cast their popularity votes will have the right to nominate a new group name for your entire group, and all fans will vote to decide! The name with the most votes will be your future new group name!"
"Ah—?!" A wail erupted instantly.
The main source is Shan Huai's team.
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