Chapter 12 Li Meng, I apologize to you
"Does the production team really have no requirements for the performance stage? Didn't the production team set the performances for the first season of 'Shan Hai' and then just choose the guests from among them?"
After listening to Ren Limeng's suggestion, Yan Baiwei put down the chopsticks in her hand and did not raise any more objections to tomorrow's gathering time. Instead, she noticed another problem. She raised her head and stared at Dong Zhu and other program staff behind the camera.
She didn't believe that the program team would ignore the guests' stage performances. It would be a live performance on Sunday. If anything went wrong, it would not only be the guests' faces that would be embarrassed.
"The new season of 'Shan Hai' naturally has new rules. Everyone needs to pay attention. Currently, the performance requirement for the first stop is that the stage must incorporate local cultural elements of the station."
Dong Zhu looked around and saw that the five guests seemed to be listening very attentively, but when he looked closely into their eyes, it seemed that none of them were completely focused.
Unfortunately, these guests all have their own strengths, and are not artists that the director team can completely control...
It's true that the emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is...
Dong Zhu smiled bitterly in his heart, thinking about the invisible competitive pressure between the directors of different teams. In the end, he signaled the camera crew to stop filming and gave Shen Xingzhi and others a slight reminder.
"Everyone's check-in tasks, such as learning the special performances at Yantan, will be specially invited by the production team to have local masters and performance assistants. The performance assistants include vocal assistants, dance assistants, and stage assistants. We recommend that everyone discuss the stage performance for the public performance as soon as possible after completing the special performance learning on the first day. The finalized performance must be submitted to the production team by Thursday afternoon at the latest. Everyone only needs to prepare a team stage for the public performance."
Dong Zhu seemed to be just repeating the rules and requirements in the guide book, but based on the emphasis she put on her voice, it was difficult for Ren Limeng and others not to understand the hints she was almost saying.
Are the so-called teaching assistants equivalent to the teachers in the first season?
Has the so-called stage for the performance been roughly determined by the program team?
Setting up the stage should be simpler than imagined. No wonder, with such a tight schedule, the production team dared to broadcast all four performances live.
Of course, they absolutely cannot rely solely on the program crew, which is a 60-point answer. Only if they are 100% serious can they ensure an excellent basic score of 80 points under the current team configuration.
"Director Dong, is our funding requirement just that we can't use our own money?"
"Yes, you can't use the money in your phone or wallet. You must earn money to spend during the trip. This is a very important setting for this season's program. We are not just going through the motions. I hope everyone can comply and actively participate in the check-in."
Dong Zhu looked at Shen Xingzhi with a smile, thinking that he just wanted to confirm the program team's attitude towards the guests' funds under the camera.
Many reality shows will set up so-called difficulties and obstacles in front of the camera, especially strict financial requirements, but once the camera is turned off and enough footage is shot, the stars can be themselves again. There is no so-called financial difficulty at all, and the guests will not be required to live in really poor accommodation conditions.
This is a very common unspoken rule in the circle, but "Shan Hai" disdains it. Their program is a real reality show record. Even if various predictions and guesses have been made before the game, no script has ever been determined.
Most of the time, they respect the chemistry between the guests, and whether it is lively or cold, the real shots are all excellent.
As Orange Entertainment's flagship variety show, they have the ambition and courage to present a relatively realistic show.
The filming continued. Although a table full of delicious food was in front of them, everyone's minds were more or less wandering.
"After we visit the Flame Altar tomorrow, let's talk about the performance stage."
Shen Xingzhi's voice was light, but he instantly became the backbone of the entire team. Even Yan Baiwei, who had been making suggestions along the way, nodded silently at this moment.
Among so many guests on the "Mountains and Seas" program, no one wants to lose, and no one really comes just to travel and enjoy the scenery.
"We can brainstorm and think of our team name first. I remember when we were canvassing for votes at last season's performance, everyone was so excited to shout out our team name when we introduced ourselves!"
The best team name is never something that is deliberately thought out, but according to Ren Limeng's speculation, if she had not proposed this issue, based on the personalities of their group of people, after the first stop, the so-called team name might just be "Chen Xingzhi's Team" or "Chen Xingzhi and Yan Baiwei's team."
After Ren Limeng finished speaking, everyone looked at each other, and an inexplicable awkward atmosphere filled the silent dining table.
"Then let's include it in the agenda for tomorrow's meeting!"
Ren Limeng felt that team building was a long and arduous task, and they still had a lot to do in just five days.
After dinner, the five guests got on a business car and prepared to return to their respective hotels.
"The production team said they won't be providing meals starting tomorrow. Shall we eat together tomorrow morning?"
Ren Limeng already knew the answer to the question before asking, but the camera was nearby, so it was necessary to ask even though she knew the answer.
"The production team said that our 1,000 yuan hotel includes a deluxe breakfast. How about you all come over and eat together? Actually, Qingzi and I really want to treat everyone to breakfast, but we might be the ones with the least money right now, so we really can't afford it!"
Yan Baiwei had a sudden inspiration and performed beyond her expectations to express her helplessness and inability to do anything. After all, she was a top female star. Although she was too lazy to answer Ren Limeng's small role, she would not miss such a good opportunity to perform.
Listening to Yan Baiwei's hypocritical invitation, Ren Limeng's eyes fell on the black backpack in her hand which contained all her assets worth 900 yuan. Thinking of the 1,500 yuan left by Yan Baiwei and her, she was speechless for a second.
There is no way. Yan Baiwei has enough fans, and there are always "brainless fans" who deeply empathize with their idol and imagine their sister's pain and tears in 360 degrees. Their infinite pity does not require any logic or truth.
"That's fine...right?"
Xu Chichi secretly glanced at Shen Xingzhi who lowered his head, then looked at Ren Limeng who remained silent and smiled. Thinking about the harmony of the team, he made up his mind and spoke first.
"I'm going to eat at 7:30 tomorrow. Can you guys get up?"
Shen Xingzhi's indifferent question made Yan Baiwei speechless. She felt a little angry and embarrassed. She naturally didn't want to get up early, but because of this reason, she refused Shen Xingzhi...
The air suddenly became quiet, and Yan Baiwei didn't say a word. If it weren't for Chen Xingzhi's high status, she would not just remain silent if it were someone else.
"Forget it, we can just gather at ten o'clock, so you don't have to come to us so early in the morning."
Li Qingzi skillfully smoothed things over, and Ren Limeng nodded and agreed out loud. Xu Chichi observed Ren Limeng and followed suit, expressing his agreement.
From the moment she got off the high-speed train, Ren Limeng's attitude had obviously cooled, leaving Xu Chichi at a loss.
The camera reaction cannot always record a person's monologue. There needs to be a dialogue guest to show the interactive communication of a reality show.
Yesterday, she and Ren Limeng cooperated very well in this regard.
Even if they are just unknown people in the corner, they have demonstrated the on-the-spot reaction that one should have when meeting a guest for the first time. The friendly and harmonious communication and interaction are eye-catching enough. In addition, with the top star Chen Xingzhi next to them, their broadcast screens should be able to get more than their own star status.
And now, Ren Limeng consciously avoided her communication. This avoidance was not the natural coldness of Shen Xingzhi, or the speechless and choking of Yan Baiwei, but a kind of indifference.
Xu Chichi suddenly realized that what she thought was a pleasant conversation yesterday was just Ren Limeng's basic control skills as a host.
Ren Limeng had been silently guiding the conversation between the two, and cleverly picking up the conversation to allow her to express the views and personality she wanted to present. As a result, she was very comfortable chatting and did not even realize how important Ren Limeng's presence was.
And tonight, Ren Limeng would still maintain a gentle smile and listen to her every word patiently, pay sincere and careful attention to her every move, and warmly and generously invite her to sleep in the same room and share the room fee, but she did not give her that kind of perfect opportunity to show herself.
Their conversations became somewhat dry, and to outsiders it seemed as if they just had nothing to say, while the rest of the conversation was known only to each other.
"Li Meng, I apologize to you. This is my first time filming a reality show, and I'm a little nervous. Please forgive me if I didn't do it right!"
Arriving at the standard double room of the B&B hotel, Xu Chichi blocked the camera facing the bedside, covered his earphones, and whispered sincerely, with his back to the camera and a look of obvious apology.
Ren Limeng was stunned and put down the suitcase she was packing. When she stood up, she noticed the camera shot of the teapot socket out of the corner of her eye. She turned slightly and looked at Xu Chichi with a smile.
"Sister Chi Chi, me too! To be honest, although I'm the host of Orange, I've always worked on the agricultural channel. This is my first time meeting so many celebrities. It's like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden. I've been so excited and nervous these past two days! Luckily, I met you yesterday. You don't have to be so polite with me. If I were to apologize, I'd probably have to say even more! I've caused you a lot of trouble these past two days. Thank you so much!"
"Li Meng... stop being so modest! I think you just lack an opportunity to show yourself. You're so talented, well-educated, and smart. We were lucky to have you on the high-speed train today. You saved us a lot of money. I think you're truly amazing!"
Xu Chichi still had 900 yuan left, having only spent 100 yuan on accommodation today. The gratitude she mentioned was for a small episode on the high-speed rail.
They stayed on the high-speed train the whole afternoon. When the conductor pushed the dining car over, Yan Baiwei and Li Qingzi took a fancy to the fruit platter and nut snacks on the car at first sight. The total price was nearly 100 yuan. When Yan Baiwei was about to buy them all generously, Ren Limeng suddenly took out her backpack.
In the backpack were boxes of various cut fruits and the fat-reducing snacks that artists always have on hand. Ren Limeng explained that this was dinner prepared for everyone in advance, and shared all the food with everyone.
Xu Chichi remembered that he and his assistant had taken great pains to pack a large suitcase, and brought more than a dozen sets of clothes for five days alone, but they had not paid any attention to these details. He immediately became secretly cautious and looked up to Ren Limeng.
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