lcionline Chapter 92 Is Folk Music Dead?
Chapter 92 Is Folk Music Dead?
Su Yiyi said at 7:20 a.m.: "Yuji, we're going to a neighboring city with Mom and Dad for an elder's birthday banquet. It wouldn't be right not to go."
Su Xiaoxiao at 7:22 AM: "Zhou Yuji, what's wrong with you? Wang Bo is an adult, what's wrong with him walking? Besides, he wants to walk, what's it to you?"
Zhou Yuji, 7:25 AM: "Su Xiaoxiao, you cold-blooded capitalist! Let me tell you, if Wang Bo gets thin or sick from overwork, I'll never forgive you!"
Su Xiaoxiao at 7:30 AM: "Then fly back! All you do is shout in the group chat."
Zhou Yuji at 7:41 AM: "Fine, I'll fly! Wait until my schedule here is finished, then you'll see if I come back!"
Su Yiyi at 7:45 AM: "Alright, alright, stop arguing. Yu Ji, be careful while you're alone in the Western Regions."
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Just as Wang Bo finished reading, Su Xiaoxiao snatched back her phone and sneered, "Zhou Yuji is such a drama queen, all she does is play the victim in the group chat. Let me tell you, Wang Bo, don't be fooled by her. Back when she was the boss of the company, she was even more of a capitalist than me. She wouldn't even blink an eye when the artists were rehearsing all night."
"But I heard that Sister Zhou often pays out of her own pocket to buy nutritional supplements for the artists," Wang Bo said.
Su Xiaoxiao choked: "That's because she has too much money to burn!"
Su Yiyi smiled slightly: "Xiaoxiao, you were clearly worried about Wang Bo too. You were distracted at the birthday banquet yesterday, constantly looking at your phone waiting for news about the competition."
"Sis!" Su Xiaoxiao said sternly, "I was just concerned about the company's performance!"
"Yes, yes, she cares about performance." Su Yiyi turned to Wang Bo, "But Wang Bo, Yu Ji really cares about you. After she made a scene in the group last night, she messaged me privately, saying that if the company has financial difficulties, she can..."
"Sis!" Su Xiaoxiao raised her voice, "Don't say it!"
Wang Bo glanced at Su Xiaoxiao, then at Su Yiyi, and understood: "Sister Zhou wants to invest money?"
"That's not true!" Su Xiaoxiao said firmly. "Xiaoyi Media is not short of money, and it doesn't need your former boss's charity!"
But her shifty eyes betrayed her.
"President Su," Wang Bo said earnestly, "if the company really needs funds, I can take on more gigs..."
"Why are you running around?" Su Xiaoxiao interrupted him. "Just focus on singing and competing. You don't need to worry about the money. Besides, after the competition, you'll be counting money until your hands are sore from commercial performances, endorsements, and royalties."
She spoke with great bravado, but Wang Bo knew she was just putting on a brave face.
This seemingly strong woman is actually very loyal and affectionate.
She didn't want to accept Zhou Yuji's money because she didn't want to owe anyone a favor, and also because she wanted to prove that she could run the company well.
Seeing that Wang Bo had almost finished his breakfast, Su Xiaoxiao glanced at the time and asked him, "By the way, Wang Bo, how many followers have you gained on Weibo?"
Wang Bo opened his Weibo homepage.
Number of followers: 218 million.
He remembered that it was less than 500,000 before the competition.
"Great!" Su Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up. "At this rate, breaking five million won by the end of this season won't be a problem. The commercial value will be completely different then."
As she spoke, she began to plan: "After the competition ends, I'll get you a high-end endorsement and a small concert, but before that, you need to release an album. 'The You of the Past,' 'Encounter,' 'Your Answer,' and the songs from these three episodes of 'The Voice of China,' that's six songs already. Maybe four more or..."
"Xiaoxiao," Su Yiyi scolded her younger sister, who was starting to flaunt her money again, "the competition isn't over yet."
"Don't you understand the concept of 'planning ahead'?" Su Xiaoxiao said matter-of-factly. "Wang Bo, you focus on the competition; leave the rest to the company. By the way, the fourth episode is recording next week; has the theme been decided yet?"
"We haven't notified them yet," Wang Bo said, "but it should be soon."
Just then, Wang Bo's phone rang.
It was a call from a producer from the "New Voice Battle" program.
"Hello, Mr. Wang Bo. The theme and format for the fourth round have been released. Let me briefly explain them to you..."
Wang Bo pressed the speakerphone button so that the Su sisters could also hear it.
"The theme of the fourth episode is 'City'. Contestants need to create or choose a song related to a city, which can be their hometown, the city they live in, or an imagined city."
"Regarding the competition format, the seven contestants will be drawn into three groups, with each group competing against the other two, and one contestant receiving a bye. The three winners of the PK battles will advance directly, while the three losers will enter the losers' bracket to perform in the second round with the contestant who received a bye, resulting in the elimination of two of them."
After the director finished speaking, he politely asked, "Does Mr. Wang Bo have any questions?"
Wang Bo said, "No, thank you!"
The phone hangs up.
Su Xiaoxiao rested her chin on her hand: "Urban theme... that's a broad scope with a lot of room for creativity."
"The city..." Su Yiyi asked, "Wang Bo, do you have any ideas?"
"It's almost there," Wang Bo nodded.
Su Xiaoxiao clapped her hands: "Okay, then you should get some rest today... Oh, by the way..."
She took an invitation out of her bag: "The Provincial Music Association is hosting an exchange reception tomorrow night, and they've invited many people in the industry. As a popular contestant on 'The Voice of China,' you're on the invitation list. Are you going?"
Wang Bo accepted the invitation; the gold-embossed lettering gave it a very stylish look.
"In this kind of situation, do you have to socialize?" he asked.
"Of course, it's a routine of toasting, exchanging pleasantries, and business cards," Su Xiaoxiao said. "But it's also a good opportunity to expand your network; whether you go or not is up to you."
Wang Bo glanced at Su Yiyi and found that she was also looking at him tenderly.
"Go ahead," Wang Bo said. "We can't keep hiding in the back."
Su Xiaoxiao smiled: "Okay, then I'll go with you, and dress formally."
"it is good."
After chatting for a while longer, the Su sisters got up to say goodbye.
"Get some rest. Call me if you need anything." Su Xiaoxiao walked to the door, then turned back and added, "Also, don't video chat with Zhou Yuji late at night. She's a busybody, but you aren't."
Wang Bo's silence was seen as a rejection of Su Xiaoxiao's offer.
Su Yiyi smiled gently and said softly, "Wang Bo, good luck."
The door closed, and the apartment returned to silence.
Wang Bo walked to the window. The sun was shining brightly, and the sky was a clear blue.
At 8:50 p.m. that evening, the internet had already entered a state of revelry.
On Weibo's trending topics list, #The Voice of China Episode 2# remained firmly in first place, followed by a bright red "Explosive" character.
The topic square refreshes hundreds of Weibo posts every minute, with fans, music critics, and casual observers all clashing in a chaotic frenzy, as lively as during the Chinese New Year.
Music critic Lao Erduo: "I'm keeping an eye on Wang Bo. Last week's 'Blue Lotus' was phenomenal. Will he continue with the grand narrative this week or take a different approach? I bet five cents he'll sing an original song again."
"Eating watermelon seeds without spitting them out: 'Qin Xiao was still upset about losing last time, right? He's definitely got a big surprise up his sleeve this time! The piano prince's revenge story, I've already written the script!'"
Li Xuan's National Fan Club: "Xuanxuan is definitely going to make a comeback this time! Insider information: his original performance is super catchy, we're looking forward to an explosive live performance!"
The polymath-microscope team: "According to Reuters, Wang Bo carried an acoustic guitar this time and didn't bring any electronic devices, so it's highly likely to be a ballad. The song is unknown, but I guess... it's still an original."
Valiant Army - Intelligence Department: "Insider information: Brother Xiao has a surprise for this episode! Rumor has it he's prepared a secret weapon, and the stage effects will be top-notch!"
Passerby A: "Am I the only one concerned about who will be eliminated? Chen Tao left last time, folk music is dead, who's next? I'm guessing Lin Xiaoya or Zhao Chen..."
Passerby B: "I'm betting on Bai Wei; her newcomer status won't last more than two episodes."
A fan of the "Rain Hitting Banana Leaves" couple commented: "@RainPrincessWanderingDiary Sister, are you watching the show tonight? Your poet is going to sing again!"