The afternoon passed quickly.
The production team had arranged the schedule.
The live broadcast performance was set to begin promptly at 6 PM.
Ten people, ten minutes each.
That meant a performance duration of one hour and forty minutes.
Another twenty minutes would be used to tally popularity votes and donation amounts, finally deciding what level of barbecue set meal these ten people would receive that night.
After 8:15 PM, it would be the ten people's free time.
Whether they would enjoy a top-tier lavish feast or just grab some street food depended on their performance.
… …
5:40 PM.
Director Ning, the chief director of the outdoor shoot, sent messages to everyone, indicating that the live performance was about to begin.
On the online platform,
The number of live viewers had exceeded 100 million.
All major live streaming platforms had huge fan bases waiting in the live rooms.
Several donation channels had been opened.
The rules were listed.
Therefore, everyone was nervously anticipating.
“I'm so excited, I wonder what talent my precious Chu Ning will perform?”
“I'm most looking forward to Little A Yi, I hope she can dance.”
“Han Tao, do a stand-up comedy. It seems Mahua Group is very good at this.”
“I heard Xu Nuo can sing, and he's pretty good.”
“Don't mention singing; if you do, it's definitely Tang Xin's stage. Tang Xin originally studied vocal music, you know? Absolutely a first-rate singer.”
“Why am I so looking forward to Li Jiayi?”
“To each his own. But Li Jiayi… no comment.”
“How come no one is mentioning Chen Feng?”
“Boring. Still haven't seen the Crossdresser makeup, bad review.”
“Yes, bad review.”
“You bunch of idiots, have you ever seen a Crossdresser who just puts on Crossdresser makeup for no reason? Normally, they have a normal appearance, okay? Crossdresser makeup is only used when needed.”
“Agree with the floor above. Those who slander my Feng Ge have eaten too many brain-damaging pills. If eating fish could boost your brain, these people could stew the entire Pacific Ocean.”
… …
The comment section of the live streaming platform was completely overwhelmed.
Fans from each side were praising and criticizing, making it very lively.
The atmosphere in the backyard was already building.
The staff members gathered in a circle, all waiting for the ten champions from the sub-divisions to come out for their live performances.
Finally,
The first figure walked out from the back door.
It was Yu Zhiwen.
The spotlight immediately shone on her.
However, what puzzled Director Ning, the chief director, was that Yu Zhiwen hadn't made any preparations; she just came over wearing a very casual dress and slippers.
In the live room,
“The Xing Ye girl is out.”
“Huh, she doesn't seem to have much of a performance? Why did she come out in this attire?”
“Indifferent to Guangdong women.”
“The person upstairs is an idiot.”
“Honestly, Yu Zhiwen isn't that beautiful; she's just somewhat pleasing to the eye. Her performance is considered mediocre among the ten people.”
“What is she going to perform? Wearing this?”
The netizens were confused.
Director Ning was also baffled, looking at Yu Zhiwen and asking, “You… are you going to perform live in this outfit?”
“No, I give up.”
Yu Zhiwen smiled brightly, “Director Ning, I'm here as an audience member. As for performing, I'll pass. Firstly, I don't have any talent, and secondly, I don't have an appetite.”
Director Ning: “…”
Is this okay?
Our viewership!
As Yu Zhiwen publicly announced her withdrawal, there was an uproar online.
Damn it!
Someone actually gave up.
Then there's nothing to watch.
Annoying!
Refund the ticket.
As a result, let alone online donations, even Yu Zhiwen's online popularity votes were sparse, completely dropping to zero.
But she herself didn't care.
Who told her she had connections in Hong Kong?
She had already contacted Xing Ye.
With a word from Xing Ye, plus the presence of Chen Feng, Yu Zhiwen simply didn't care whether she could win the championship or not.
She was the first to give up.
Soon,
The second person also came out.
It was Li Jiayi.
Director Ning felt a little hopeful.
This Li Jiayi is backed by a big shot in the crosstalk world, his acting skills are commendable, but he should have some talent, right?
She wondered if he could perform crosstalk.
If he could do a solo crosstalk, the effect should be good.
So, Director Ning looked at Li Jiayi with anticipation as he approached.
Li Jiayi was dressed neatly.
Very formal.
At least his beard was still on.
But when he walked up to Director Ning, he said expressionlessly, “Director Ning, I don't have any talent to perform. I'll be an audience member; anyway, I don't have an appetite.”
“Ah?”
Director Ning's eyes widened.
What does that mean?
Giving up again?
Don't they want popularity anymore?
In the live room,
“Ho ho, another one gives up.”
“It's falling apart, tonight's show is falling apart. They're all giving up one by one.”
“It seems they're not hungry.”
“They don't even want popularity?”
“Please allow me to be blunt, Li Jiayi seems to be the one with the lowest presence. Whether he performs or not, he won't become the champion.”
“The point is, they're all not performing? Then what are we watching tonight?”
“I have money but can't spend it?”
“The person upstairs is an idiot, you know you have to spend money wisely?”
“Replying to the person upstairs, my nickname is Wisely.”
“Everyone disperse, go wash up and sleep.”
… …
Li Jiayi sat down in a corner with a dark expression.
He was clearly unhappy.
Mainly because the capital behind him didn't fully support him.
They directly told him to give up.
Just when it was almost the final national championship, to give up like this?
Unsatisfied.
Director Ning was also unhappy.
She had already started to feel uneasy.
These newcomers are really willful, giving up so casually?
It seems that the capital behind them is paramount.
They simply don't care about the effect of the variety show.
But, no more giving up.
If a few more give up, tonight's viewership will plummet, and the reputation will also suffer.
Let's have a normal one.
Just as she was praying, Han Tao came out.
Radiant.
After striding out, he directly waved to Director Ning and the staff in the distance, and without a word, walked onto the live stage.
He casually picked up the microphone and laughed loudly, “Good evening, dear audience friends.”
“I am Han Tao.”
“Although I don't have any outstanding talents, tonight, in order not to let down the love of the vast number of netizens, I am going to give everyone an imitation show.”
“An imitation show with a medley of songs.”
“I hope all netizens will like it, thank you.”
Director Ning looked at Han Tao on stage and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, there was someone positive.
Song medley?
It's decent enough.
Let's see how good Han Tao's imitation ability is.
So, Han Tao handed his prepared accompaniment to a staff member, and as the music started, a familiar melody slowly played.
Hua Zai's “Chinese.”
Han Tao imitated Hua Zai's voice, showcasing his imitation skills on stage.
Online,
After two consecutive withdrawals, Han Tao came out with great enthusiasm for a song medley, and the effect was quite sensational.
As a result, his popularity soared like a rocket.
Netizens' donations also began.
The amount started to skyrocket!
Director Ning sat behind the monitor, looking at the various data online, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
But as she watched, she suddenly froze again.
What's going on?
Suddenly, many posts slowly appeared online, all trending.
The key was that the content of the posts was actually about Chen Feng?
And they were all criticisms, curses, and slanders.
Director Ning's expression became serious again.
This is…
Someone started black-campaigning, right?
Otherwise, he hasn't even come out yet, so why are they starting to diss him?
Chen Feng?
Is it that serious?
He doesn't seem to have had any amazing performances yet, right?
Director Ning was confused.