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The live broadcast warm-up program was not very effective, so the production team decided to put all the hot topics and controversies into the fourth episode.
At the beginning of the show, when the first group came on stage to perform, the three judges changed their usual calm explanations and used sharp words to point out inappropriate expressions.
The fast-paced commentary and performances created a sense of tension in the audience, allowing the program to dominate the hot searches for four hours.
The three mentors judge according to industry standards and no longer follow the script.
According to the script of the entire season, five contestants would be eliminated in this episode, but by the end of the show, only seven contestants remained.
The program was originally scheduled for twelve episodes, but there are only seven contestants left in the fifth episode, which is considered an accident.
After the live broadcast ended, the director called the remaining contestants and managers together, his face full of worry: "Everyone, don't leave tonight, let's have a meeting together."
He then carefully told Jing Shengxi and Lu Jia, "I'll let you know about the schedule for the new episode."
The three mentors were going crazy at the time and eliminated contestants without mercy. The director in headphones repeatedly reminded them which contestants should not be eliminated, but the mentors turned a deaf ear to them. The on-site director did not dare to give obvious hints, after all, there was no script for the program promotion.
Gossip media reporters had already smelled the tension of the show and surrounded the entrance and exit of the studio after the show ended. There were even reporters at the hotel where they were staying.
In order to save face and also to prevent it from affecting the viewing experience later, the program organizers took the initiative to come forward to answer questions. During this time, the rest of the people quickly ran to the conference room of the hotel next door.
Li Li and Lan Yan sat together and analyzed how the program team would operate in the future and the impact on Li Li and Yu An.
The show cannot be cancelled. Even if it shows signs of ending badly, it cannot be cancelled.
After just four hours of high ratings, brands and investors have quickly cashed in their investments, and the benefits brought have far exceeded expectations. They have begun to increase their investments, hoping for higher ratings in the next episode.
The worst-case scenario is that it fails to be completed, or more people are added.
Lan Yan doesn't want Yu An to be eliminated, so she starts contacting the brand, hoping to make Yu An the spokesperson so that Yu An will stay for a few more episodes.
It was past one in the morning when the core members of the production team finally arrived at the conference room. They immediately apologized to everyone and said, "I'm really sorry to bother you all, but the program has progressed to this point, so we need to discuss it with everyone. If you have any good ideas for the future of the program, please feel free to bring them up."
The twenty or so people present were silent, and no one intended to take on this hot potato.
Seeing this, the director added, "The current situation is beyond our expectations. The production process will be modified, but the basic outline and tone will not change."
He deliberately paused for a long time here, and seeing that no one responded, he seemed vaguely displeased. He called on two managers one after another and asked them if they had any objections to the subsequent program arrangements.
Naturally, no one objected. He then asked Li Li, "I know you have some ideas. Tell us so we can discuss them together."
It was her own idea that had struck her. Li Li cursed the director inwardly, thinking he was setting her up, but she calmly replied, "Our main task right now is to get the show off. After all, there are still seven contestants who will need our support in the future."
"good."
The director took out his notebook, which contained a sketch of the future program flow.
"There are currently seven contestants left. We have seven actor managers. I've arranged for each group of managers to be responsible for one contestant, and we'll eliminate one group in each round."
A manager asked: "It would be very difficult for two people to perform together. Why don't we add some more people or have a revival match?"
The director said firmly, "There can't be a resurrection match. There are exactly seven groups of contestants now, and one group will be eliminated in each episode. This is in line with the program flow."
These are the rules set by the program team, and they just need to abide by them, except for the three judges who are not to be messed with, of course.
"Stage performances require the participation of many people, so we can invite guest performers."
"Okay, these will require you experienced managers to decide."
Lan Yan asked: "So is the selection of partners a public live broadcast, or is it determined by the program team?"
"That's your choice."
"Then being in the same group with us is a disadvantage. We artists still have work to do."
The atmosphere in the meeting room was already dull, and now it was even more tense.
Some people stared at Li Li and whispered to each other, and then looked at the director as if they were there to watch the fun.
"What's not allowed? When we signed the contract, it was clearly written in Article 28 that everything will take precedence over the activities of this program."
Lan Yan: "Article 18 of the contract also states that artists can adjust their schedules themselves. Besides, my family is an artist, not a contestant on the show. If you change the rules and procedures of the show, then the previously signed contract will be invalid. We still have to abide by it."
The director of the program took a few deep breaths and tried to calm himself down. Lan Yan was right, they were also abiding by the contract. Besides, although these managers had already "faded" the artists, they still had jobs and their own connections in the circle.
If they cause any more trouble, this show will really become a joke. We must keep these people steady to avoid any mishaps.
"This was indeed my own inconsideration. I've asked the producer to immediately draft a new contract to improve the program flow. As for the rehearsal time everyone mentioned, we can discuss it among ourselves."
After listening to the director team's arrangements, Lan Yan sneered and looked around at the thirteen people present. He made all kinds of calculations in his mind, not wanting to suffer any loss, nor did he want others to take advantage.
"Yes, as long as it doesn't affect the broadcast of the program."
We continued to discuss the final program flow until 3:20 AM, when the producer sent the drafted contracts to everyone. After receiving accurate responses from everyone, a new contract was quickly put together.
Seeing that the subsequent matters were almost discussed, Li Lai was worried about the crew's other work, so she quietly told Lan Yan that she wanted to leave first. Lan Yan said that she would send her the contract documents later.
Having not slept all night, Li Li didn't dare to drive at all. He took out his mobile phone to call an online taxi, and saw a low-key Volkswagen Magotan driving up. A man with a smile on his face and speaking in a broad-spectrum manner got out.
It looks somewhat familiar, but I can't remember who it is.
"Ms. Li, it's too hard to get a taxi these days. I'll take you to the set."
"Excuse me, you are..."
"I'm Uncle Chen, Boss Jing's driver. I used to drive you to the set every day."
When Uncle Chen reminded her of this, Li Li felt a little ashamed. In the past, she had to work late at night and was not suitable to drive, so Uncle Chen always drove her there.
The reason Uncle Chen was employed by Jing Shengxi for many years was not only because of his first-class driving skills and ability to get rid of paparazzi, but also because he was not tempted even by the tens of millions offered by the media.
No matter what others asked, he said he didn't know.
Things are different now. How can I have the nerve to ask Uncle Chen to send me off now?
I used the excuse that the car I had called was on the way and there was no need to bother him.
"No trouble," the car window rolled down, and it was Jing Shengxi speaking in standard Mandarin: "Why are you so late for the meeting? If you hadn't sent a message in the group, I would have thought you were gone."
Unexpectedly, Jing Shengxi was also in the car. He didn't leave. Master Chen opened the door attentively and said, "Ms. Li, let's get in."
"Click." The sound of the camera appeared at an inopportune time, it was too crisp.
Jing Shengxi immediately got out of the car, looked around angrily, and finally decided on a location. He pointed his fingers at the location a few times, and someone came out guiltily.
"Brother Jing." The man sneered, "I'm not taking a picture of you. I'm here to stake out Sister Li Li."
Noticing that the man had a micro video recorder on him, Li Lai pretended to be calm and had already thought of an excuse in his mind.
"It's really hard for you to work so early." Jing Shengxi restrained his temper, and Uncle Chen took out a box of gifts from the trunk and handed it to him.
"We are all workers, so we drink some bird's nest to nourish our bodies."
The paparazzi didn't take the expensive bird's nest from Uncle Chen and pressed the issue again, "Sister Li Lai, you're having a meeting so late, so it must be about 'Life Star'. The program flow will be changed, and what will the next episode be like?"
Since the program team hadn't officially announced anything yet, Li Li couldn't speak up. She could only say officially, "Everything is subject to the official announcement from the program team."
"Someone from the production team has leaked to the public that several of your managers will also be on stage. Does this confirm that your initial participation as managers was not entirely motivated by the show? The show warmed up with amateur contestants, and now that only seven contestants remain, the goal is to lure you back."
Li Li didn't want to argue with him and just wanted to leave, but the man stopped Li Li and continued to question her, "Li Li, please give us an explanation."
"The production team will be out soon. If you ask them, they will give you an accurate answer."
"Your silence means I'm right. You seven managers have reached an agreement with the production team. Don't you think this is cruel to the eliminated contestants?"
The man became more and more excited as he spoke, and even walked up to push Li Li.
Seeing this, Jing Shengxi grabbed Li Li and protected her behind him. The sudden appearance of the tall figure made the man step back. Then he thought of something and pointed at Jing Shengxi: "You waited here for six hours because of Li Li. What is your relationship? It's too close."
“Security, security!”
Jing Shengxi didn't want to argue with him and shouted for security to come and solve the problem. However, he angered the man and raised his phone to question Jing Shengxi: "What is your relationship with Li Li? Why did you wait for her after the live broadcast? Why did you let her take your car? What is your relationship? Jing Shengxi, tell me."
Judging from the look on her face, she seems to be a fanatical fan of Jing Shengxi. Fanatical female fans are common, but fanatical male fans are rare.
"Jing Shengxi, are you being worthy of Hu Xuechun? She was willing to be the second best for you. When you were injured while skiing in Japan, she was the one who stayed with you in the hospital during your critical period. How could you abandon her for this outdated woman?"
Li Li was so stimulated that she was dazed for a moment, and she couldn't describe how she felt.
It seems that someone took care of him when he was in Japan.
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