Inside the Yan Jing Grand Theater.
Li Han and others entered Lounge 1 first.
They were quite pleased initially.
However, when Xu Yao and others arrived, the shouts and screams outside clearly surpassed what he had heard when he entered, which made Li Han a bit annoyed.
He cursed inwardly.
Was the money wasted?
Even the shouting wasn't up to par.
Damn it, I’ll settle accounts with those operations people later.
Unexpectedly, less than twenty minutes later, an even more terrifying wave of sound erupted outside.
Cheers, screams, shouts…
The buildings of the Yan Jing Grand Theater trembled.
Li Han was utterly bewildered.
What’s going on?
Who arrived?
Didn’t Heitu already arrive?
…
In Lounge 2.
Heitu and Xu Yao, who had just sat down, were also startled.
Who arrived?
This commotion is even bigger than mine?
Heitu was curious and couldn't help but open the door and walk out.
Coincidentally, the door to Lounge 1 also opened.
International Zhang and Li Han also walked out.
Facing Heitu, even with her high status and proud personality, International Zhang had to restrain herself a bit, walking over to greet Heitu warmly with a nod: “Heitu, long time no see.”
“How long has it been? We just participated in a show together last year, didn’t we?”
Heitu was very familiar.
He even reached out, wrapped his arms around International Zhang, and patted her back affectionately.
The two embraced.
The others were not surprised.
Firstly, Heitu’s status in the industry was established.
Secondly, these two actually had a private friendship and a pretty good relationship.
So, this kind of embracing greeting was considered normal.
After they separated.
International Zhang looked outside in confusion: “Who arrived to cause such a sensation?”
“Exactly. I didn’t hear anyone was coming either? Who is this, making such a big fuss? Who is it? Come on, let’s go see.”
He started walking forward as he spoke.
International Zhang followed closely behind.
Behind them, Li Han and Xu Yao involuntarily moved closer together.
The two walked side by side.
Li Han casually asked: “Do you know what’s going on?”
“No idea.”
Xu Yao replied blandly.
“Heitu’s support is really strong.”
Li Han looked back at the comedians from Heitu’s club with a half-smile: “Such a big show, isn’t it making a mountain out of a molehill?”
“Just so-so.”
Xu Yao shrugged: “They’re all here to watch the show. What? Is there a rule that says they’re not allowed to come watch the show live?”
“Heh heh.”
Li Han chuckled, whispering: “Brother, don’t be so agitated. I was just saying, if they come to support, they come to support, it’s no big deal. You don’t need to deny it, it’s meaningless to be both a saint and a hypocrite.”
Xu Yao suddenly turned his head and glared at him.
His eyes were a bit fierce.
Li Han didn't show weakness either, tilting his head to look at him.
Just then, waves of sound came from outside.
“Hua Zai, Hua Zai.”
“Gu Zai, Gu Zai.”
…
Li Han and Xu Yao were both stunned at the same time, quickly looking towards the door.
Heitu and International Zhang, who were ahead, also stopped.
Who?
Hua Zai and Gu Zai?
The grand theater’s main doors were pushed open.
A group of people entered together.
Looking from a distance, wow!
It was indeed Hua Zai and Gu Zai!
And Wang Jing?
These people all entered with Chen Feng.
No way!
Li Han and Xu Yao were startled.
Holy cow!
Could it be that Chen Feng’s guest performers are these two?
Soon, the two sides approached.
Hua Zai and the others also saw Heitu and International Zhang, and quickly came over with smiles to greet them.
“Hi, Heitu, Teacher Zhang, hello.”
“Hello everyone.”
“Well, I was wondering who it was? Hua Zai and Gu Zai? And Wang Director? Nice to meet you, nice to meet you.”
“Teacher Heitu, nice to meet you, nice to meet you.”
“What a surprise, Teacher Hua Zai, Teacher Gu Zai, and Wang Director, hello, hello.”
…
Everyone exchanged pleasantries.
Hua Zai and Heitu were old acquaintances.
So the atmosphere on site was very lively.
Li Han and Xu Yao, behind everyone, exchanged stiff glances.
Damn!
This Chen Feng is truly amazing.
There was no hint of anything before, and then he pulls this off on the day of the competition?
The effect is explosive.
This guy is cunning.
He didn't make a sound for so many days.
No one expected him to bring in Hua Zai and Gu Zai, and also a renowned director like Wang Jing.
Are they all guest performers?
…
After a period of small talk.
The show’s director also came over with a group of people.
The chief director was quite surprised.
He hadn't received any news that Hua Zai and Gu Zai would be coming, so he was overjoyed. Would the show’s ratings break historical records this time?
Half an hour later, the three groups of people entered their respective lounges according to the rules.
As for the remaining two contestants and guest performers, no one cared anymore.
They definitely wouldn't be as sensational as the first three groups of contestants.
So, disregard them!
…
According to the show’s rules, the invited guest performers were all a gimmick.
The production team filmed some short behind-the-scenes clips for them separately.
Although this was a competitive variety show, at this point, the competition results weren't truly important; what mattered was the show’s effect.
Therefore, the production team needed to focus on the guest performers.
They tried to get them as much screen time as possible.
At the same time, all live broadcast details had to be communicated in advance.
After all, it was a live broadcast in the evening.
With such heavyweight figures present, they tried their best to avoid any broadcast accidents and maximize the live broadcast effect.
So, the entire morning was busy.
Various details were communicated and arranged.
Plus, filming short clips.
The guest performers were quite busy, but the contestants were relatively free.
The content of the competition was still unknown.
The content of the three-way battle would only be released during the live broadcast in the evening, the purpose being to prevent contestants from having time to prepare.
They would only know the content when they went on stage in the evening.
It tested their ability to handle things on the spot.
Of course, such assessments usually involved very short plot segments and not too many lines, so contestants didn't have to worry about memorizing lines.
…
The morning passed quickly.
At noon, everyone simply ate boxed lunches.
The important figures were no exception.
In the afternoon.
Assistant Director Li Dong hurried to the lounges, making a round in all five, leaving a note in each group.
Chen Feng picked up the note and glanced at it.
A mocking smile appeared on his face.
Another cheat sheet.
He knew the production team wouldn't dare to 100% keep the evening’s competition content a secret; they would definitely find a time to reveal relevant information to the contestants.
At least to give the contestants some psychological preparation, or even help them get a feel for it.
The competition format could be rigidly enforced.
However, in terms of show effect, the organizers needed popularity.
They absolutely could not have any more accidents.
So, the leak came.
Chen Feng looked at the note in his hand, which stated the type of role he would be playing that evening.
Police.
Undercover.
And the guest performer would play a triad boss’s subordinate, colluding with a police informant.
A classic Hong Kong police and gangster film setup.
This was definitely arranged specifically for them, considering Hua Zai was coming to be Chen Feng’s guest performer.
However, the reason given on the note was that Chen Feng’s previous roles were all negative characters, and some people online said that Chen Feng could only play villains, not positive roles.
That’s why they arranged a police role for him.
Chen Feng smiled.
Police is good; I’ve never played a police role before.
So, after I experience it, will I really be given a police identity?
That would be hilarious.
Just a week ago, I became the triad boss of underground casinos in Hong Kong and Macau.
Doesn't this identity conflict?