Chapter 146

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On Weibo, a sudden post from the production team left many netizens stunned.

"Due to scheduling conflicts for multiple guests, the production team has decided:"

"The next episode will be suspended, and recording will resume after the Spring Festival..."

What? Suspended?

For many netizens, this weekly livestream had become their source of joy.

Now you're telling me you've blocked my source of happiness?

Countless netizens left frantic comments.

"What the hell! What's going on? The next episode is about to start, and you're telling me it's not being recorded?"

"I've already watched *Flash Girl* seven times, and I was just looking forward to seeing what Su Meng would pull off next. You're telling me there's no chance now?"

"Weren't the schedules arranged long ago? How can there be a conflict right before it starts?"

"It's almost the Spring Festival now; those artists are busy preparing for the Spring Festival Gala."

"I don't care, I don't care! I want to see Su Meng! Send someone to sneak a video of him!"

"Without Su Meng, I suddenly feel like watching other shows is pointless."

"Isn't the Spring Festival Gala starting soon? Go watch that."

"The Gala? That's even more boring! Who doesn't know what the current Gala is like?"

"I strongly support the 2.5-Dimensional Band from *Flash Girl* appearing on the Spring Festival Gala!"

"Didn't they say a few days ago that Su Meng appeared at the CCTV No. 1 Studio? Maybe he really will be on the Gala."

"Are you stupid, upstairs? What time do you think it is? The Gala program list was finalized ages ago, okay?"

"Don't kid yourself. Appearing on a local Spring Festival Gala is possible, but the CCTV Gala? Impossible!"

"Rumor has it Su Meng went to the No. 1 Studio for the sake of 'Spring Festival Overture,' but even that didn't make the cut."

"Sigh... if only Su Meng could get on the Gala and stir things up."

"If Su Meng can get on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, I'll livestream myself eating crap while doing a handstand!"

After some discussion, the netizens had no choice but to disperse in frustration.

My source of joy, I guess I'll have to wait until after the Spring Festival...

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As the Spring Festival approached, the festive atmosphere grew stronger.

Su Meng and his team were busy rehearsing and had temporarily disappeared from the internet.

Although netizens would occasionally mention them, their attention was drawn away by the increasing amount of news about the Spring Festival Gala.

Until one day, a topic suddenly appeared at the top of the trending list.

#CCTV Spring Festival Gala Program List Announced!#

Nowadays, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala has become a chore, especially for young people.

But this news still caught the attention of many.

Before they could even study it carefully, Bai Xiao's Weibo suddenly updated with a post.

"The 2.5-Dimensional Band reunites once more to learn from the veteran artists!"

"See you at the Year of the Rabbit CCTV Spring Festival Gala, we'll be there!"

Following her post, Xiao Ying and Beibei Beibei Beibei Tata immediately reposted it.

Almost at the same time, Deng Deng Deng Ziqi also reposted the message, adding a line of text.

"Temporarily joining the 2.5-Dimensional Band to learn from the veteran artists!"

The text Liu Liu Liu Tianxian added to her repost was a bit playful.

"I'm also temporarily joining the 2.5-Dimensional Band. I guess I'm a husky sneaking into a wolf pack?"

Teacher Teacher Reba also reposted the message at the same time, adding a single sentence.

"Husky +1!"

These posts, appearing all at once, instantly caught everyone's attention.

Especially in the ACG circle, it exploded.

"Holy crap! Did you see that? The 2.5-Dimensional Band is reuniting! And it's an upgraded version!"

Someone replied below in a low voice.

"Are you living under a rock? Didn't you see the CCTV Spring Festival Gala program list?"

"CCTV Gala? What's that? I never watch it."

"It's fine if you didn't watch it in previous years, but you have to watch it today. After all, the Cult Leader and Master Master Qianzhi are both on the Gala!"

"What? The Cult Leader and Master Master Qianzhi are on the Gala? I'm going to check the program list!"

"Am I dreaming? They're really on the Gala!"

"Oh my god, just thinking about seeing the Cult Leader and Master Master Qianzhi on the Gala stage makes my blood boil!"

"Forget everything else, I'm going to the cinema right now to watch *Flash Girl* again!"

"Wait? Didn't you guys notice? It's one thing for Master Master Qianzhi to sing, but the Cult Leader is actually performing a sketch?"

"And the name of this song... and the name of this sketch... why do I suddenly have a bad feeling?"

The announcement of the program list sparked heated discussion across the internet.

But some cinema managers had no mood to care about that; they were all completely bewildered.

Didn't you guys already watch *Flash Girl* N times on your computers?

Why are you all running to the cinema to watch it over and over again?

As expected, the economic power of the ACG circle cannot be underestimated...

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Under the anticipation of the masses, the clock finally pointed to eight o'clock on New Year's Eve.

The lively and festive CCTV Spring Festival Gala finally raised its curtain.

Brilliant performances were staged one after another.

But for many people in front of their TV sets, the Gala was just background music.

And this background music... seemed less fitting than the folk music ensemble pieces from earlier.

As the time drew near, many young people suddenly grabbed the remote, turned the TV volume way up, and exclaimed.

"It's here! Master Master Qianzhi is coming!"

"The Great Protector under the Cult Leader has appeared, all evil spirits, retreat at once!"

"I hope Master Master Qianzhi doesn't just sing for the sake of noise like the previous songs and dances."

"2.5-Dimensional Band, you are the best!"

Many middle-aged and elderly people watching this scene were also a bit confused.

Didn't you say you weren't interested in the Spring Festival Gala?

……

On the screen, the elegant and beautiful host said with a smile.

"The next program we are about to enjoy can be called a harmony of ancient and modern, a dialogue between the new and the old!"

"Let us enjoy together what Bai Xiao brings..."