Chapter 96
Before the live broadcast ended that day, #Ye Yuze sang Yue Opera and revealed his life story# and #Those whose souls were shattered by He Tong's singing# became trending searches.
Ye and He were on the hot search yesterday because of the BJD Doll Park, but they didn’t expect that two more posts would be pushed to the top of the search list today. Many netizens who are keen on watching the show clicked on them curiously.
The most popular post on He Tong's trending search was posted by an ordinary netizen. They included close-up screenshots of Liu Qing, Wen Xisheng, Yu Nan, and Jing Qiong listening to He Tong sing. There was also a panoramic shot, specifically circling Ye Yuze, standing away from the crowd. This made everyone who clicked on it burst into laughter, immediately creating a stream of memes, and the allure of He Tong's singing spread throughout the internet.
In the trending searches for Ye Yuze, since there is no official video yet and the sound quality of the recorded video is too poor to reflect his singing skills, netizens' attention is mainly focused on the gossip about his life experience.
That evening, the mysterious "Zejun" was exposed by netizens - the only daughter of Gu Chizhi, a Yue Opera master, one of the few Yue Opera male dans, the second president of Shanghai Theatre Academy, and the master of calligraphy and painting Qiao Yulan. She had performed on stage when she was young and was famous in the Yue Opera world. Later, it was rumored that she got married and had children, and there was no news about her.
While netizens lamented Gu Zejun's premature departure, others noted that, since Ye Yuze's mother was an only child, he couldn't be Qin Zhi's nephew, which in turn led to the conclusion that He Tong was the nephew. Suddenly, both of their backgrounds seemed to have been resolved, and netizens were delving into gossip with great satisfaction.
He Tong didn't have time to browse the internet until his evening break. He found that many people seemed to take that conclusion seriously, which made him laugh. However, he was also curious and asked Ye Yuze, "So our grandfather's last name is Gu?"
"His original surname was Fang, and Gu was his master's surname. He grew up with his master, and after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he voluntarily changed his surname to his master's when he registered his household registration. Later, when he adopted children, his master insisted that he give them his family surname back. He couldn't resist, so several children were named Fang. Later, when my mother was born, he and my grandmother didn't want their biological child to appear special, so they gave her the same surname. I heard that when my mother first started practicing music, it was the master who personally taught her, and the stage name Zejun was also given by the master."
"I see." He Tong leaned close to Ye Yuze and rubbed him. "By the way, brother, we're going to Shanghai next month. Let's go tell grandpa and grandma about our marriage. They raised you when you were little, so it's time for us to go there ourselves. I wonder if grandpa and grandma will accept me."
As she spoke, He Tong pretended to be a wronged young wife who was afraid to meet her parents-in-law, with a look on her face that said "Come and comfort me".
Ye Yuze couldn't help but laugh out loud. He leaned over and kissed him on the forehead, saying, "Don't worry, as long as I accept it, the two elders will definitely accept it. Moreover, the master I just mentioned, his lover is his senior brother. The two of them had a very deep relationship and loved each other until they were old. So grandpa and grandma have no prejudice against same-sex couples."
He Tong hugged the person and smiled: "That's good."
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On Monday, a working day, the live broadcast traffic dropped a lot.
This is inevitable. Seven or eight hours of live streaming a day is too much for the average fan to keep up with except for die-hard fans. The final cut of the show's success is judged by the number of views.
The production team only dared to livestream for such a long time because the platform belonged to Zhilei. Filming takes so much time anyway, so any data usage during that time counts. Some fans who can afford it will still leave their computers or tablets on and come over to watch when they have a moment.
The rehearsal phase was incredibly tedious, with the same movements broken down and rehearsed over and over again, and the lyrics sung over and over again. Even if the guests tried to create some dramatic effects, the show was still primarily focused on practice. The production team, fearing fans would be bored and leave during the rehearsal phase, simply muted the guests' microphones and played alternative music during the rehearsal, maintaining a sense of mystery.
The other two pairs of guests were practicing singing and body movements, while He Tong and Ye Yuze were engaged in a full-scale fight.
By the afternoon of the fourth day, Tongze fans discovered that the two had become proficient in their stage steps, their appearances were neat and stable, and their fighting moves were basically smooth, but their speed was not fast enough.
[Shocked! He can actually do the whole set of moves smoothly now?]
[Let me think... Days one and two were about basic footwork and the entrance, and days two and three were about the breakdown...] [I thought we'd see them hitting each other today, so I came in ready to laugh, but they actually connected on everything, not missing a single beat!] [What great coordination! You can tell they've taken the time to adjust their tempo for each other.] [I was mentally prepared to see a slow-tempo version during the performance, but it looks like after three more days of practice, maybe they'll be able to perform at the normal tempo.] [This is what being a natural talent is all about. Reminds me of that ten-day video of Master Ze practicing for the role of a blind man...] [I haven't seen Master Ze practice singing, though. It doesn't have many lyrics, but he has to sing a duet. With three days left, is there still time?] [Maybe he's practicing in the evenings? There's only time in the mornings and evenings.] [Speaking of the evenings, it's been four days, and they haven't been picked for the evening surprise livestream yet. They should be picked today.] [They were picked today.]
It was a little after seven o'clock. He Tong had just finished serving the dishes and was still taking off his apron when he heard a knock on the door. As soon as Ye Yuze opened the door, the camera zoomed in.
The room captured in the camera was as clean and tidy as it was a few days ago. The summer quilts on the two beds were neatly folded, the pillowcases were also flat, and all the sundries were in the storage boxes on the table.
Of course, the most eye-catching thing was the four dishes and one soup that He Tonggang brought to the table - Kung Pao Chicken, Braised Beef with Potatoes, Braised Eel, Scrambled Eggs with Chives, and Mushroom Vermicelli Soup.
The steaming hot dinner was so delicious that the cameraman and MC, who had just finished their dry food, couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
He Tong took off his apron and looked at them warily: "You can take pictures, but there's no share for you. I made it according to the appetite of two people."
His words made the entire comment section full of "Hahahaha".
[Look at how Tongtong is guarding his food, he's really a little puppy.] [Luckily the two groups next door didn't come over to visit. I feel so sorry for them now, what kind of food are they eating.] [Although they left notes for the staff to buy food, Tongzi's menu is really rich. I was already hungry after just finishing my meal.] [Tongtong definitely didn't put much thought into it the first night, making all quick stir-fries. Look at what they're eating, how exquisite it is.] [Watching them eat makes me feel like an old couple, inexplicably, quiet but not awkward.] [Look at the fast food in my hand... I'll just eat with their food.] After finally waiting for the two to finish their meal and put the dishes into the kitchen, MC, who had been craving for food for half an hour, finally came forward to try to control the situation.
"The two teachers know that during the first surprise live broadcast, the production team will prepare a small game to test the tacit understanding."
The MC explained the rules of the game: the production team would hide five plaques in the room, and one guest would use a non-directional word to indicate their location. The other guest would then have one minute to find each plaque. Each plaque was worth 20 points. Failing teams would be punished by running around the playground, while those who passed would receive a small trophy from the production team.
The game show team had previously revealed the details to the guests, leaving it up to them to decide whether to agree on a code word or how they wanted to play the game. The audience was certainly having a blast, as the guests would often find surprises while rummaging through boxes and drawers.
Jing Qiong had searched the entire room and only found two tiles within the allotted time. The two women, who had scored 40 points, had to run three laps of the playground late at night. The last lap was completely led by Liu Qing.
Yu Nan was lucky enough to find three cards, which just passed the test. He and Wen Xisheng received the crystal trophy issued by the program team. It said "You two just met today" - that's right, you just met.
Tonight it's He Tong and Ye Yuze's turn, and the audience is already betting on how many points the two can get.
MC smiled and asked, "Which of the two teachers will give the clues and who will find the sign?"
He Tong shrugged: "I'll go wash the dishes. Hurry up, we have something else to do later."
MC immediately dutifully asked, "Teachers, what else do you need?"
He Tong didn't keep the fun going and said, "We have to go to the troupe tonight to record Yang Zongbao's singing segment. Teacher Xiao Bi will be here to pick us up soon. He's been here to give Brother Ye extra training these past few nights. We'll even treat him to a late-night snack after we finish recording."
After saying that, he went into the kitchen, and soon the sound of running water could be heard from the kitchen.
In the room, Ye Yuze stepped aside and made a gesture of invitation to MC.
MC walked around the room and realized—it was too neat, and it felt like there wasn't a single surprise hidden anywhere...
Ten minutes later, He Tong came out, wiping his hands, and asked, "How is it?"
MC held up a stopwatch: "When both teachers are ready, we can begin."
He Tong nodded to Ye Yuze, and Ye Yuze calmly uttered a number: "20."
As soon as he finished speaking, MC immediately pressed the stopwatch.
He Tong looked around the room, threw the tissue he used to wipe his hands into the trash can, and walked directly to Ye Yuze's bed. He picked up the air conditioner on the bed and shook it - plop, a sign fell out.
MC pressed the stopwatch again and looked down: "17 seconds..."
A row of "Wow" flashed across the barrage.
Ye Yuze said again: "58."
He Tong turned around, walked to the table, took a look, and reached out to lift the kettle - the second sign was pressed underneath.
MC reported the time: "6 seconds..."
Ye Yuze continued: "50."
He Tong walked to his bed, picked up the pillow, and found that it was empty underneath. He touched the pillow with his hand again, then reached into the pillowcase and took out the third sign.
MC reported the time: "23 seconds..."
He Tong also found the remaining two signs within 30 seconds.
MC asked in amazement: "What password is this?"
He Tong replied proudly, "The dial's orientation divides the circumference into 60 equal parts. The most important thing is that Brother Ye is looking at the right spot."
There was an uproar on the barrage.
[Are they using the same brain to estimate angles? Tongtong never hesitates when making a move.] [I didn't even notice Tongtong specifically looking back to see Master Ze's gaze...] [So, Tongzi's attention is always on Master Ze, so I can tell without even looking?] [Isn't it that easy to tell where his eyes are looking?] [Anyway, every time my mom asks me to get something, I can't understand her eye signals...] MC sighed as she took out a crystal trophy from her bag and handed it over: "Congratulations to both teachers for getting full marks."
He Tong took the trophy and looked at it, only to see that it said - It's time for you two to get married!
He raised his head, looked at the camera, raised his eyebrows, and asked, "Will the program crew reimburse the expenses for getting the certificate?"
Fans on the barrage: If the production team doesn't report it, we will! We'll raise money for you to get married!
The author has something to say: Thanks to the little angel "twilight" for the nutrient solution~~
Thanks to the little angel "Ji Teng" for the nutrient solution~~
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