Chapter 19: Even a live stream can uncover a major scandal, no wonder...
"Su Xing! Why are you still lying in bed? Get up and get ready, we're going live soon!"
Lin Suxing was chatting enthusiastically with Niannian when he was suddenly startled by a shout from the selection manager who pushed open the door.
"Su Xing, stop sleeping! We have a live stream tonight!" The selection manager rushed in and pulled back Lin Su Xing's blanket when he saw that she was still lying in bed.
The other contestants who were going to do a live stream had started preparing early and had all gathered in the dressing room, but Lin Suxing was still lying on her bed in her dormitory room as if nothing had happened.
If they hadn't noticed that there were fewer people and then called for more people to find out that Lin Suxing wasn't there, they would have almost forgotten about him.
Lin Suxing opened her eyes: "Hmm? Go get your makeup done? Okay."
The selection manager breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Lin Suxing dressed neatly: Luckily, she wasn't sleeping naked, otherwise he would definitely have been scolded by the fans!
He quickly said, "Hurry up, the live stream starts at 8 pm, there's a tight schedule."
"Selection Manager, are you asking me to do a live stream?" Lin Suxing stared blankly with wide eyes, pointing to himself with his right index finger.
Seeing that Lin Suxing still seemed clueless, the selection manager, holding a tablet, nodded hurriedly: "Yes, you need to come with me right now to get your hair and makeup done. We're going to participate in the Lauder promotion live stream tonight. Hurry, hurry, there's no time! There's a queue at the makeup counter too!"
Lin Suxing was pulled to the dressing room by the selection manager with a blank look on her face. It was only when the makeup artist pressed her down to start applying her base makeup that she asked the system, "Wait, I didn't call home either, so how come I got a spot in the live broadcast?"
The system then explained to him: "Host, because your previous promotional video went viral, and you have a good public image, as far as I know, many fans of the top 20 contestants will also vote for you when they vote for their idols in the Lauder poll."
With so many votes from fans combined, Lin Suxing's ranking jumped into the top ten!
However, in talent shows, fans mostly exchange votes, agreeing with other fans to vote for each other, which is called "vote swapping," thereby expanding the voting pool for their favorite contestants.
But now, so many people have given up voting to replace him and instead cast their votes for Lin Suxing?
The system itself couldn't figure out why; it just felt that everything that had happened since it switched careers to become a comeback system was so surreal.
The bound host is a lazy bum, but always manages to complete tasks on time.
The companionship module, which other systems haven't fully loaded yet, can be fully opened in Lin Suxing's system. Not only that, but he can also interact with the people inside at will!
The system couldn't figure it out, but completing the task was a good thing: "Host, your task is complete, you've been rewarded with 200 points! The next main quest is currently being processed and you'll be notified immediately upon receiving it!"
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Dozens of bright mirror lights hang from the high ceiling, illuminating the area below as bright as day.
A long table was placed against the wall, its surface crammed with open makeup cases, displaying a dazzling array of cosmetics, brushes, and hair products in colorful packaging.
Huge mirrors surround the four walls, clearly reflecting each young and tense face, as well as the busy figures moving behind them.
"Keke, relax your face, I'm applying makeup." The makeup artist used a slightly damp sponge to carefully pat the foundation onto the contestant's face, covering up Lin Ke's pitted acne scars and bluish dark circles.
Facing her "personal" makeup artist, whom she had poached from a Korean makeup studio, Lin Ke forced a smile: "Okay, I was a little distracted."
The makeup artist couldn't help but shudder as she recalled Lin Ke's sinister gaze and distorted face.
It's unbelievable that an eighteen-year-old boy, in the prime of his youth, would have such a look in his eyes, so terrifying, as if he were about to destroy something.
Lin Ke, however, was oblivious to her reaction and remained lost in her own thoughts.
Ten minutes ago, when the selection manager discovered that Lin Suxing was missing and went to look for her, he could hardly believe that Lin Suxing could actually participate in Lan Dai's live broadcast tonight.
The last time Lin Ke secretly checked the Produce producers' rankings on her hidden phone, Lin Suxing was still in the thirties, making it impossible for her to participate in the Lan Dai live stream, which only had fifteen spots!
What on earth is going on?!
The sudden promotion of Lin Suxing's video, the increase in her number of fans, and now her acquisition of a live streaming spot... everything seems to point to one reason.
It must be that Lin Suxing pleaded with his family to help him get votes and boost his popularity!
The resentment in Lin Ke's heart was like boiling water in a pot, almost melting his chest with tangible hatred.
Why is it that when she wants to switch groups, she is met with all sorts of obstacles, while her family readily agrees to Lin Suxing's request?
I clearly need these resources more than anyone else, don't I?
Lin Suxing is his mother's biological son, and he will have everything in the future, but he has lost his status as the young master of the Lin family!
Lin Ke became increasingly angry and decided to ask Lin Siyi what exactly happened as soon as the live stream ended.
Even though Lin Siyi didn't spend much time with him growing up, they still lived under the same roof for several years. How could Lin Siyi be so biased, ignoring him completely while granting every request of that bitch Lin Suxing?
The thought of confronting Lin Siyi made Lin Ke almost unable to sit still. Her mind was filled with how to tearfully question Lin Siyi about whether he still had any brotherly feelings for her.
Lin Ke snapped out of her resentful thoughts and looked at her own distorted expression in the mirror. She quickly composed herself and adjusted her expression.
He reassured himself: It's okay, none of this matters. What matters is that during the live stream later... he will ruin Lin Suxing's reputation.
Lin Suxing was in a juvenile detention center when he was fifteen years old!
How can someone with such a bad past and questionable character be worthy of being an idol!
The makeup artist was already nervously applying makeup to Lin Ke when she suddenly saw the other party reveal a strange and smug smile.
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Three minutes until the live stream ends.
The joint livestream of "Lauder x Produce" felt like a pressure cooker about to explode.
The assistant director's hoarse shout cut through the noise: "Lights! Turn the main light up by half a level, the shadows on the contestants' faces are too heavy!" The lighting technician was practically lying on the control panel, sweating profusely as he frantically pushed the buttons.
The sound assistant, crouching low and holding a long boom microphone, struggled to navigate the crowded backstage area, her voice urgent: "Excuse me! Everyone, make way! I'm putting down the microphone to record!"
The makeup artist team was carrying out a final "sweep," with powder brushes and setting spray in hand, rushing to any contestant who looked oily or shiny or whose hair was messy, their movements quick, precise, and ruthless.
A huge Lauder classic deep blue velvet curtain covers the entire wall, with the brand's gilded logo hanging in the center and "STAR GLOW LIPS" spelled out in white illuminated letters below.
Ahead was a huge circular white marble-patterned broadcasting stage, on which the makeup products featured in the evening were arranged in a staggered manner, reflecting an alluring luster under the carefully designed ring lights.
The fifteen contestants, dressed in matching white outfits, stood in three rows, fan-shaped, behind and to the sides of the host, ensuring that each of them could be captured by the camera.
Suddenly, all the noise from the backstage area seemed to be cut off by an invisible knife.
The background music started on time, and all cameras were ready. The host, Bei Bei, wearing a bright pink mini-skirt and with impeccable makeup, faced the main camera with a professional, radiant smile.
"Good evening, everyone! Welcome to the 'Super A Beauty Livestream Room' co-hosted by Lauder and 'Produce Producers'! I'm your host for tonight, Beibei!"
The camera quickly panned across all the contestants behind them, who all flashed their most handsome smiles, which they had practiced countless times, and waved to the camera: "Hello everyone! We are trainees from 'Produce'!"
The screen was instantly flooded with supportive messages from fans of various groups.
Fans of chocolate puffs and summer ice cream were all waiting in the live stream room, and as soon as the live stream started, they professionally began to organize their fans to flood the screen with recommendations.
Although they weren't fans of the contestants who were vying for a spot, they were still very curious about which popular contestant had a scandal, especially one so serious that it could lead to their withdrawal from the competition.
On the day Grape Sister was caught, Chocolate Puff went to the police station to give a statement for an afternoon. After coming out, she started to gather people from all sides to help Lin Suxing vote for Lan Dai's live broadcast.
With a well-known figure in the industry like Chocolate Puff leading the way, and several fan site admins who firmly believed in Lin Suxing's ability to predict gossip exchanging votes in the super topic, Lin Suxing quickly rose from over forty places to within the top fifteen.
By the time voting closed, she had even surged to twelfth place.
One of the contestants' mothers even said, "My child, it's okay if you don't go to this live stream. We fans will vote for Su Xing first, so that your debut will be guaranteed."
This live stream was divided into two parts. In the first part, the contestants sat together to try out Lauder products and introduce their functions. In the second part, the contestants went their separate ways, found a quiet place to chat with the audience in the live stream, and continued to share their feelings about using Lauder products, their makeup-holding effects, and so on.
As the first half was drawing to a close, Lin Suxing remembered that the system had promised to tell him about Sun Xin in order to entice him to complete the task: "Now that I have completed the task of getting the live broadcast slot, you should tell me about Sun Xin's gossip, so that I can remind Meng Huaiwen later."
Although he didn't get a spot to watch the live stream, Meng Huaiwen, who stood outside under the pretense of watching, exclaimed: !!
Is it finally coming?!
The system, which always loved gossip, excitedly started chatting with Lin Suxing: "During the second half of the live stream, follow my instructions and go to the connection between the annex and the main building to broadcast. Don't ask why, you'll find out when you get there."
Lin Suxing warned, "This is a live broadcast, are you sure...?" Could it be that Sun Xin is having an affair with someone again?
“This is a very complicated situation. If you want Meng Huaiwen to know, the fastest way is for you to go directly to him.” The system saw Lin Suxing’s kindness. “You definitely want to remind him, but if you just tell him verbally, he definitely won’t believe you.”
After hearing what the system said, Lin Suxing made up his mind: "Okay, I'll go over in a bit."
Even if it meant live-streaming Sun Xin being sexually harassed by several men and being with Diao Chan, he would accept it!
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