On a black luxury van heading to Shashi.
Wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, with a full-arm tattoo on his arm, Hong Kong singer Cheng Tin-kei crossed his legs and scrolled through his phone.
He relied on his father, Zheng Handong, known as the godfather of Hong Kong's music scene, and his connections and influence in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
Zheng Tianji, who had no worries about food and clothing, started his career in the music industry at a young age and frequented various entertainment venues with his father.
Although he also possesses musical talent, his playboy lifestyle has brought him no shortage of trouble in his entertainment career.
Because he had dated many singer girlfriends and frequently cheated on them, causing scandals, his father had to clean up his messes and deal with the troubles all the time.
Therefore, Cheng Tin-kei left the impression of being a "scumbag" in the minds of most people on Hong Kong Island.
Even so, Cheng Tin-kei still managed to top the Hong Kong music awards list multiple times thanks to his musical talent and outstanding singing voice.
From a rich second-generation playboy to a truly deserving and powerful singer.
As he grew older, his personal style gradually changed from the arrogant and flamboyant style of the past to a more composed one.
This time, Zheng Tianji, a singer born in the 1970s, was invited by Hunan TV to serve as a guest judge on the new episode of the "Singer" program.
Due to prejudice against the mainland entertainment industry, coupled with a recent falling out with his former manager.
Zheng Tianji initially did not want to accept such an invitation.
Later, his company's senior executives and family members approached him, requesting that he be sure to attend the event in Shashi.
The reason is simple.
The title sponsor for the latest season of the variety show "Singer" has changed to Jingyang Construction, a giant construction company listed in Hong Kong.
The other party even specifically requested that Cheng Tin-kei, who is also a talented singer from Hong Kong Island, give them face and serve as a judge.
Having grown up on Hong Kong Island, Cheng Tin-kei naturally knew the influence of such a behemoth in the local political and business circles.
Out of respect for the deeply entrenched interests in Hong Kong.
He ultimately complied with the requests of his family and agent and agreed to participate in the mainland music variety show.
But Zheng Tianji, who remains hot-tempered even in his fifties, also made his stance clear—
We absolutely do not tolerate any insider trading!
You will vote for whoever you like; don't even think about pre-selecting the champion and making yourself a puppet.
His request was readily agreed to by the production team.
Instead, they repeatedly urged him not to be bribed or swayed by anyone and to stick to his principles when voting.
Otherwise, they may even be sued for breach of contract.
Seeing how readily the production team agreed, even valuing the fairness of the competition more than they did themselves, they were deeply moved.
Zheng Tianji, who has always been prejudiced against the domestic entertainment industry, was also bewildered by Hunan TV's attitude.
Confused and puzzled, I signed the contract and arrived in Shashi by plane today.
"Don't underestimate this mainland singer, he's very talented."
"I heard that the fastest songwriting speed is only five minutes, and it can be written and sung on the spot."
"Back then, I taught the Japanese singer Kitahara Sosuke a lesson at the bar, leaving him utterly helpless!"...
Sitting to the side, Ye Zhiqiao, a female executive at the entertainment company who was temporarily acting as Zheng Tianji's assistant, flipped through the paper information about the singer in her hand and said in a low voice in Cantonese.
“I have no doubt about his creative talent, and I love listening to his song ‘See You Again’.”
"I'm just curious whether his live performance was as captivating as people say."
"It has been exaggerated and beautified."
"If the results are worse than expected, then I won't get this vote so easily."
Zheng Tianji, still with his legs crossed, smiled and said.
At this moment, his phone also showed the gossip that had just been revealed about Wang Yueheng and Zhu Zhiheng, the head of Jingyang Construction Group and a senior alumnus of Tsinghua University.
Looking at the handsome photos of Wang Yueheng participating in the event on the webpage, Zheng Tianji raised his eyebrows.
This kid seems to be even more handsome than I was when I was young.
And just like me, their relationships can cause a sensation across the entire internet.
I just wonder if he also has the same "scumbag" traits when it comes to relationships.
Hopefully, the seemingly beautiful love between him and that Mo Zixue isn't just a publicity stunt for his personal image...
...
An afternoon.
Twenty professional judges of varying ages and personalities from Europe, America, Hong Kong, and Macau arrived at the Hunan Provincial Television Building one after another.
After completing her makeup and preparations, she appeared in the studio of Hunan TV's "I Am a Singer".
at the same time.
All fourteen contestants in this episode emerged from their respective dressing rooms.
Escorted by staff, they arrived at their respective seats in the studio to prepare for their performances.
"Ooh ho!!!"
"Heavenly King Zhang is here!"
"Uncle Zheng Tianji is so handsome!"
"Little Dragon, Little Dragon~"
"Go Wang Yueheng!"
"Liu Huaxian, look this way~"
"Come on, Master! Let's teach them a lesson they won't forget!"
More than thirty popular or fading veteran singers made an appearance.
The audience who had been waiting for a long time immediately stood up, waving their hands and bursting into enthusiastic shouts.
"Zhang Chengyou, Zheng Tianji, Wang Zhengjie... Holy crap, this lineup is amazing!"
"With the addition of twenty judges from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, the atmosphere of this competition feels completely different!"
"These are basically all the top singers in the entire Dragon Kingdom!"
"I really hope that these twenty judges can go on stage and sing all of their hit songs!"
"Tears welled up in my eyes, it reminded me of the days when I used to copy song lyrics into a notebook when I was a kid..."
"A tribute to the classics, a tribute to the older generation of singers!"...
In the newly opened online live broadcast room of Hunan Satellite TV.
Countless netizens and viewers also expressed their excitement through bullet comments.
"Flowers in the Water", "My Lover Has Gone", "A Night of Longing", "Tears in a Dream"...
Many young and middle-aged music fans also scrolled through the screens to watch the hit songs of these veteran singers, paying tribute to the classics.
Before the program even officially started, the number of viewers in the live stream had already exceeded ten million.
Among them are many onlookers from Hong Kong Island or the northern part of Taiwan, and the number of overseas IPs exceeds one million.
The production team of "Singer" – from the director to the planners – also felt genuine admiration for Zhu Zhiheng, the top-tier rich second-generation heir of Jingyang Construction.
It was just a random suggestion to change the review mechanism.
This will take the already popular variety show to the next level of popularity and viewership.
The influence of such a brilliant mind is comparable to the popularity brought by a rising A-list celebrity!
As expected, a top student remains a top student wherever they go; their actions always stand out from the crowd.
At the same time, such a hot and popular scene also put a lot of pressure on the Hunan TV program team.
They were afraid that something unexpected might happen on site, directly causing a live broadcast accident.
Backstage at this moment.
The host He Jiong and singer Hu Quan returned to the stage.
From singer assistants like Fan Xiaoxia, to director Yan Jiping, and even the director of Hunan Provincial Television Station.
Everyone was anxiously watching the recording of this episode of "Singer"...
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