On Saturday morning, 101 was trending again. It wasn't because of the contestants, but because the official Weibo revealed the upcoming schedule.
When the group realized that there was only a week left until the finals, they all felt reluctant to leave these 36 girls.
@糖糖走花路鸭: The finals are coming up so soon, I really don’t want to let it go! But it’s still very refreshing to have two episodes airing next week!
@Follow and watch→film: Friends who can’t bear to miss the show, please give a thumbs up!
@那那那那那那: Little Su Chong, see you in the finals. You are my unchanging belief!
Zhou Yiyang glanced at Weibo. Almost everyone felt that the 101 competition schedule was too short and that it could have been aired a few more episodes. Especially the mentors' collaboration stage, which could have been a third performance.
However, Zhou Yiyang understood the reason why the program team had a tight schedule. After all, 101 is a star variety show, and its broadcast time is limited. It cannot be broadcast for a quarter like some online variety shows.
After closing Weibo, Zhou Yiyang called Jiang Xiaoliang and said, "The show is almost over. Are you ready?"
"It's already been done." Jiang Xiaoliang also saw the Weibo post this morning, but he didn't feel happy. Instead, he felt a little regretful. It would be great if 101 could continue to be broadcast! "I've already found the extras and everything. We can just film at my high school alma mater. It's summer vacation anyway."
"Okay," Zhou Yiyang laughed. "As long as you can get it done, it's fine. If you need any funding, just tell me directly."
Today, Zhou Yiyang is no longer the poor man who had to carefully calculate even his monthly food expenses. He is now the boss of Yiyang Entertainment, the owner of the girl group Bai Yueguang, which is highly regarded by many investors, and has made a considerable amount of money through endorsements.
"I know, Brother Yang, you're not only our screenwriter, but also my investor. Brother Yang, do you think our movie will have a chance to be shown on the big screen in the future?"
At first, Jiang Xiaoliang was just trying to win an award. At that time, Zhou Yiyang was also very poor, and Jiang Xiaoliang did not expect Zhou Yiyang to have the capital and channels to get his film released in theaters.
But things are different now. Bai Yueguang has truly become a viral sensation in the fan circle. All four of them have over a million followers on Weibo—though their actual fans may only be a few thousand—and they've secured two prominent endorsements. If Zhou Yiyang is willing, he could even bring in significant investment for this drama.
So Jiang Xiaoliang had an even bolder idea: wouldn’t it be perfect if it won an award and then released in theaters?
"Of course," Zhou Yiyang said bluntly. He had been aiming for a theatrical release from the start, otherwise it would have been a waste! After all, he was a businessman, not some intellectual who lived off intellectual resources. "As long as you win an award, and with the hype of Bai Yueguang and me, our movie will definitely be more profitable than those horror movies that cost tens of thousands of dollars, right?"
"That's right!" Jiang Xiaoliang's confidence suddenly surged after he had a reference point. "I'm a professional after all. By the way, Brother Yang, is the performance being broadcast on 101 tonight? Did you go to see it live? What was it like?"
"It's worth watching. Compared to the last time, the performance will be a bit dull, but there will be some surprises."
"What's the surprise? I saw the repo too," Jiang Xiaoliang said curiously. "I heard it's a really funny scene."
"It's okay," Zhou Yiyang decided to keep it a secret. "Anyway, you won't be disappointed after watching it."
Today Hu Die went back to her hometown with her sister, and Zhou Yiyang chose to watch the live broadcast at home.
At the same time, the 36 trainees who had attracted the attention of countless netizens happily started their party.
"This party is to let you relax." Several mentors were absent today, worried that the trainees would feel uncomfortable seeing them. So, today's host was replaced by Mr. Fang Zicheng, a well-known actor in the industry.
When Fang Zicheng walked out from behind the curtain, the girls were very surprised.
Who hasn't seen Fang Zicheng? Back then, he was the go-to male supporting actor in many prime-time TV dramas, a childhood memory for many girls. Later, he joined the big screen, sweeping the three major awards with a comedy, becoming a leading male star of his age.
Now 50 years old, Fang Zicheng is calm and composed, and the confidence in his eyes is no different from that of a young man.
"I think the production team invited me because the supporting roles I played back then were not villains. Otherwise, seeing me would probably be like seeing your childhood nightmare, making you even more nervous."
A humorous self-deprecation made the trainees completely relax.
Fang Zicheng didn't act like a professional host at all. He was the first to sit in front of the crowd. "Come on, come on, everyone, come and sit down. My little daughter's class party is like this. Everyone sits in a circle, and those who want to perform go up on their own."
After seeing the girls all sit down, Fang Zicheng said, "I heard that you are going to eliminate someone again soon?"
"That's right." A trainee complained, "The elimination rate is way too fast!"
"I think so too, but I'm only paid for my job, so I don't dare give the director any suggestions." Fang Zicheng laughed cheerfully, "You're Chu Tianjiao, right? Wen Yuan and I have filmed a scene together before, and she actually likes you."
"Well, Sister Wen Yuan and I are in the same company." Chu Tianjiao said tactfully.
"I've seen your show, you're very talented." Fang Zicheng had memorized the program before coming, and naturally threw out the first program: "I'm looking forward to your performance this time!"
The person performing with Chu Tianjiao this time was a trainee who was on the verge of elimination. However, this person was very strong and was the fifth person in Group B of "Love O2O".
The two of them met because of "Love O2O", and since Chu Tianjiao was the only one from the same company who came here, she took the initiative to invite her to perform together.
The other trainee was naturally happy to do it; she had already prepared to leave the next episode. Now that she had a stage to perform with Chu Tianjiao, it was worth it.
"This song is her own song!" Wang Xingrui said excitedly. She had listened to Chu Tianjiao's entire album before.
"Really?" Tang Yue suddenly became interested: "I've never heard of her songs."
"Tangtang, you're such a heartless person!" Su Yin waved her glow stick vigorously while accusing Tang Yue, "Ren Jiaojiao likes you so much, and you don't even pay attention to her."
"If you keep talking nonsense, little girl," Tang Yue deliberately threatened Su Yin, "I'll turn into a wolf and eat you tonight!"
Lin Xuan'er has become much more well-behaved since her last indulgence. Tang Yue even joked that she could be a principal.
However, Lin Xuan'er was distracted. She didn't know how her segment would be received after tonight's live broadcast. She also didn't know what her parents and classmates would think after watching it.
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