Chapter 40
Besides, where are the people? Three of them are gone.
Except for Li Chu who was very considerate, everyone else looked at each other, wondering why he was still so calm.
However, Su Ning was not idle during the day. The four of them had prescribed training tasks, and they had to train as usual even if they felt frustrated. He was in the next room, reportedly writing a plan for the group variety show, and he was doing it himself.
Ruisong was a little impatient, but he really cared about the team. Now looking at Su Ning's face, he couldn't get angry at all, so he listened to him and got in the car.
Then, the staff put blindfolds on them, making it look very mysterious.
Isn’t it just a place to live?
Generally speaking, idol groups use large flats or small villas as dormitories. This kind of accommodation is not bad in the eyes of ordinary people, but if domestic idols become popular, they can easily earn enough money to buy a house, so they are unwilling to live with other people, and their fans also want them to move out as soon as possible.
So most of them live together in the early stage, but later on they don’t care where they live, and they can’t control it. Just like what the arrogant person in charge of Jianfeng said on the phone before - you can’t restrict the freedom of idols.
Who would want to live a bad life when there are better ones to live?
But Su Ning seemed to take this matter very seriously. He sat in the passenger seat of the car without leaving. Before putting on the blindfold, he said, "Leave it to me."
The car was swaying for quite a while, and even with my eyes covered I could feel that we were heading towards the suburbs.
After about an hour or two, the staff told them that they could get off the bus, and some who were so tired that they fell asleep got off the bus hesitantly. It was very quiet, as if there was no one around, until the blindfolds were taken off and they saw the scene clearly, then they opened their eyes wide and woke up from their half-dream state.
Wait a minute... What the hell is this Light and Shadow Entertainment?!
Since the daytime, the camera in the front was occasionally turned on, but it was not broadcasting live, just like filming daily life. It shot a few clips and just shot some more.
When they were almost at their accommodation, they switched to live broadcast mode. This somewhat sudden live broadcast was held on the official account of Orange Video Glory. It was late at night, and although the timing was not very coincidental, after all, they were a popular group, so many people watched it.
Not to mention, the fans were still arguing at this point, and it had even become a hot topic. There were quite a few people awake, and the number of viewers suddenly skyrocketed.
This live broadcast was also labeled as "the forerunner of the group variety show."
Glory’s group variety show is said to be updated monthly throughout the entire one and a half years of the limited group’s operation, but regardless of the theme, fans of each group still couldn’t help but quarrel in the barrage and comment sections.
"There aren't enough people, what's the point of taking pictures?"
"I give up. How long are you going to talk? It's just a short interview. I'm worried that there must be something important to tell you when you return to the company. Can't you wait a little longer?"
"A small interview? Why don't you check out the host's resume to see what kind of status he has in the industry? A newly debuted group dares to stand him up. Isn't that offensive enough?"
"The management team agreed, okay? If you want to blame someone, you might as well blame Su Ning for being incompetent. Who knows if he didn't notify us on purpose?"
"It's so funny. There were people at the shooting site. The interview time was set long ago. Even the big fans knew about it. How could your idol not know? Please don't make such a high-sounding excuse for breach of contract."
"Isn't it because of SN? If he wasn't biased in resources, wouldn't it be normal for a company as big as Jianfeng to not see its own people being bullied?"
These are relatively pleasant words, but there are more insults, mostly blaming each other. As a manager, Su Ning even has an abbreviation to refer to him, just like a popular star, because the quarrels are about him.
It was useless for the fans of the group to mediate, and Glory officials did not come out to clarify anything. Instead, they suddenly came up with some group variety show to warm up.
baffling.
It is true that some group shows will have the group check in to relax, but this is nothing new...
etc.
As the camera moved, what appeared before everyone was a building, no, a gorgeous villa that looked like a small manor.
"What are you doing? Are you putting out something new to distract attention? Do you want your team to reflect on how useless you are... Wait, the big villa."
"??? So rich."
"Wait a minute, I haven't recovered from the camp bed in the six-person dormitory in Figure 4. Is this for them to live in?"
"Isn't this for show effect? When the camera turns, will they live in the little thatched house next door?"
Ji Mowei and Qu Shoubai both came from well-off families, but when they got off the car, they were stunned to see the house. Ji Mowei was a connoisseur, and after taking a look at the surroundings, he asked, "Is this Xiangshan Villa?"
Someone in the barrage quickly responded that Xiangshan Villa is a super luxury mansion located in the suburbs of Haicheng.
All of a sudden, the entire live broadcast screen was filled with “???” and “!!!”
Su Ning was not in the camera, but his voice could be heard in front of the live camera. A microphone was used and the voice was slightly distorted, but people with a keen eye could still hear it.
"Yes, it's Xiangshan Villa, which is considered the company's location," Su Ning said, "You will live here for the next year and a half."
This place actually belongs to Su Hongda.
At that time, Su Hongda was a coal boss who was quite wealthy. He bought the property very early. Some time ago, due to the Guangying Entertainment crisis, he wanted to sell the property to raise money, but it was difficult to sell such an expensive place at the moment. Su Ning asked him to keep it for the time being. Anyway, he had the rest of the money now, so there was no need to bear the pain of selling it at a low price.
Su Hongda already has another place to live in Haicheng, and he has hardly ever lived in this villa. Moreover, it is not fully paid for, and he still has to pay a lot of loans every month. Su Ning's inheritance will be paid soon, and for the sake of the group, he plans to rent this house.
Su Hongda was a generous man. Thinking that the group was operating well, in addition to sharing the profits, it was a turnaround for Guangying Entertainment. Su Ning did not owe him anything and continued to pay the monthly rent.
However, if it were placed outside, I am afraid that even if you pay money, you may not be able to find such a house.
The coal bosses who were very powerful at that time had wealth and connections that were unmatched by ordinary people, and they still had some real estate. Nowadays, even first-line stars may not be able to live in Xiangshan Villa.
"Security is better here, and the highway is not far from here, so it will be convenient to go to the airport," Su Ning said nonchalantly, as if it was nothing. "After much selection, I still think this place is better. I hope you don't mind."
The four members of the group stood in front of the door and didn't dare to go in, but the barrage gave them an answer first.
"I don't mind, I don't mind."
"I'm serious. The security and location of Xiangshan Villa are really good. They just debuted and there are a lot of illegitimate fans. Before, someone broke into the house where an idol group lived and hid in the bathroom. It was so scary. I feel much more at ease living here."
"Boss Su, you are so thoughtful. Apart from anything else, you are really willing to give."
Although some fans still said that this was a sugar-coated cannon/bullet, their eyes were indeed not taken away. The popularity of the live broadcast was also very honest, and it kept soaring after it came out in the big villa.
It wasn't until the film crew pushed the door open and led them in that the four of them were surprised again along with the barrage of comments.
It has a neo-Chinese style of decoration with a high-end aesthetic. The garden outside also has pavilions, waterside terraces, and gurgling water. It is very clear. The things inside are neat and tidy. Su Hongda lived here for a while at first, but felt that there was no human touch here. He thought it was not as good as his farmyard which was quiet in the city center, so he left all his expensive furniture inside to collect dust.
Aside from the elegance and chic of the style, what's even more striking is how well the house fits the one-and-a-half-year-old group, down to the details in almost every step.
In addition to the original decoration, Su Ning also added a lot of things.
Li Chu and Qu Shoubai, the two dancers, had a room in the middle of their rooms set aside as a dance practice room, and even a small recuperation room; Ruisong and Ji Mo only had creative abilities, so there was a large area in the basement where all kinds of musical instruments were placed, enough to accommodate a band for training.
And it can be seen that the three people who left today had the same intention.
Zhou Heng is a vocalist. His room is closest to the recording studio. There are even many singers’ collection albums on the wall. Ruisong has sharp eyes and recognized some very precious vinyl records. For anyone who likes singing, they are things that cannot be put down.
There is a small garden near Wang Ruoyi's room, which suits his extroverted and free-spirited personality. The dream home theater he once proposed is also not far from his room.
Lin Zhi, who has a bit of social anxiety, has a room farthest away from everyone else, in the attic, connected to the rooftop, with a telescope placed in it so he can look at the stars. He doesn't even need a telescope. The glass curtain wall above the bed in the attic can be opened so he can see them just by looking up.
In this small half floor that belongs to him alone, he can keep a cat he has always wanted without disturbing others.
Even if the inheritance has not yet arrived, it is only a matter of time. It is not a big problem for him to advance the money to his marriage partner. In addition to these, as the camera moves, there are many details in the house, almost all of which take into account everyone's personality and preferences. Some fans don't even know so much.
Now, the doubts in the barrage can no longer be expressed, and the screen is filled with "I also want such a sugar-coated cannon/bullet."
But for Su Ning, this is just his basic quality, which is already a discount for him.
It's not like he had not nurtured a popular idol group in his previous life. When they got older and their contracts expired, the group disbanded and many of them still remembered the conditions he had offered them at the time.
As long as you have money, all these can be accomplished. Understanding the artists is what every qualified agent should do.
In addition to establishing necessary connections with artists, Su Ning naturally also has utilitarian needs and considerations.
For an idol group, privacy is limited. This place is more of a filming location and part of their work than where they live.
Since it is a job, we must strive for excellence.
Even though Su Ning downplayed it and thought it was natural, after a round of viewing, the entire live broadcast room was already in extreme shock.
“Is this showing off your wealth?”
"Didn't I say at the beginning that the company already has the house, so we should make full use of it...they are already very rich."
"Thanks, Dad. Can I stay in the babysitter's room, Dad? I think so."
"The band next door came to watch the fun. Holy shit, I'm really jealous. My baby lives in a garbage dump by comparison. Oh my god."
Several members present were stunned and turned around a few times before they could react. Anyone seeing such dedication would be touched.
Especially in the few days since everyone debuted, the schedule was very tight. We were filming everywhere under the arrangement of Orange Video. We were so tired that we just fell asleep in the car. We worked so late today and were already exhausted. Now, I am as awake as I can be.
Captain Qu Shoubai was previously warned by Liang Xiaoliang to be careful and listen to Su Ning and never make him angry, as if this Mr. Su was not simple, like the King of Hell.
This made him feel that the person mentioned by Su Ning and Li Chu was very different and were not the same person at all.
Now he understood Li Chu.
Li Chu is right, isn’t this a Bodhisattva?
When he looked at Su Ning now, he felt as if there was a halo behind him. He couldn't help but discuss with Ji Mowei Ruisong in front of the live camera: "No, is this still the same him?"
"He lived in the training camp with us, but I didn't realize that he had such good observation skills and could remember what I liked," Ruisong sighed and stared at Su Ning again, "I think his face has changed. He has become very kind."
He immediately felt a little guilty for yelling at Su Ning just now.
This is not anyone's fault.
Ji Mowei also stared at him, then nodded: "He has really changed, and become more handsome."
As for Li Chu, he only felt that they awakened too late.
The conversation between the members was also broadcast live, with a lot of “hahahahaha” floating in the barrage.
Su Ning, who looked even better in the conversation, said, "Let's take a rest first. Everyone is tired. There are still three people in the team who haven't returned yet. It's okay. There's no rush."
His tone still sounded so gentle and amiable, his emotions were stable, and his generosity made people feel soft-hearted for him.
This late-night live broadcast quickly became a hot topic again. The small fans who were originally encouraged by some big fans suddenly became less noisy.
The accommodation is so thoughtful that they must have started preparing it early in the morning. There is no sign of favoritism at all. Even many other famous idol groups are secretly envious.
Even this was not enough. Late in the evening, after the official Weibo account posted the live broadcast link, it quickly announced the next day’s schedule.
——V magazine group photo shoot, cover.
It has been rumored before that the team is going to shoot for V Magazine. As one of the six top fashion magazines, this magazine has always been arrogant. Not to mention new idols, even old idols find it difficult to get on the cover.
The evaluation criteria used for comparison in the idol circle are limited to album sales, streaming media plays, and the most unpredictable fashion resources, etc. Fashion resources are the most difficult to come by, but they are also easy to compare.
V magazine may be the first step for this idol group to enter the fashion circle.
If living in a big villa for a year and a half is not exciting, then this cover issue will touch on the fans' concerns.
So late at night, under the blog post that caused the most controversy, the comments from the group’s fans finally made it to the top.
"I'm really speechless. Don't think that everyone can't see through the tricks of some companies. Do you think it's glorious and justified to leave the team right after debut? What are you talking about bias? Can anyone provide evidence that the team is biased?"
"Open your eyes and look at the fate of those teams that fell apart. Figure 4 is a historical explosion, but if the subsequent operations are messed up, anyone can pull people away, and the explosion will be a thing of the past."
"I wonder if some fans are just trying to win the argument, or are they really thinking about your future?"
This farce of quarreling finally came to a temporary halt.
The Glory official account operated by Su Ning did not explain the previous quarrel between fans. For the quarreling fans, no matter how gorgeous the explanation is, it is useless. Only real action is useful.
Normal fans who are willing to consider their idols have already followed his footsteps and started thinking.
——Absent from today’s interview can still be considered a matter that can be dealt with, but if I miss V Za’s filming, how big a loss will that be?
To add fuel to the fire, Jianfeng did not make any official announcement regarding the three people who left, but only secretly revealed to fans that it was a collaboration with a national big brand. It was hyped up to the sky at the time, which attracted fans to fight hard for it. But after they got the people, they found that it was not as hyped at all.
It's not even an endorsement, it's just an ordinary promotion. The big fan who spread the news at that time is still secretly reminding everyone that they should be prepared to buy exclusive chain products. The unit price is not cheap and a certain sales volume must be achieved.
After comparing the two sides, the fans who had been making such a big fuss became very unhappy. After realizing it, they felt that they were being used as a tool.
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