Chapter 84: Intimate Contact Between Stars and Strangers

On the other side, the March Sky boy band.

They are also in the midst of intense, bustling rehearsals.

Their schedule is very tight; they have to rush to appointments while rehearsing, so they always have to find local dance studios on the fly.

Although they have appointments every day, the company arranges them to be relatively light, so they can squeeze in two or three hours of dance practice daily, and they still have free time in the evenings.

The dance they are rehearsing is their debut song.

The moment the music starts, the latent muscle memory, like DNA carved into their bones, immediately moves with the song.

After practicing just twice, everyone found their groove.

By the third practice, everyone felt it was about time to stop.

Some dances aren't necessarily better the more you practice them.

For some dances that consume a lot of physical energy, what is needed is "appropriateness," not "excess."

Thirty minutes of dance practice, two hours of lying flat.

Once the March Sky boy band had some downtime, they felt there wasn't anywhere to go, so they simply rested in the dance studio.

Chen Lin was scrolling through the gossip he likes to read as usual when, suddenly, he stumbled upon a scoop from an entertainment reporter and couldn't help but be shocked.

"No way! Is Lian Lian Lian Lian Lian Lian Lian Baozhi actually going to take on the variety show 'Intimate Contact Between Stars and Strangers'?"

As soon as these words were out, Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Xingdong and Luo Yi were also stunned.

Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Xingdong: "She's going to take it? Really? But given her style, it actually fits this show quite well."

Luo Yi frowned: "There's no need to take it, is she that desperate for work? It's not like she's a has-been first-tier star."

Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Xingdong shook his head: "That show has huge traffic. It's not just has-been stars who go; many currently popular stars go too.

Didn't a currently popular female star go a few years ago? She then dominated the headlines for a month straight. That show is very helpful for boosting popularity."

Gu Cheng put down the "Five-Three" study guide he was holding and asked curiously: "Is there something wrong with the variety show 'Intimate Contact Between Stars and Strangers'? I know it's always in the top five of the variety show popularity charts, but I've never watched it."

Chen Lin: "You actually don't know? Oh, right, you were studying abroad before and weren't in the country five years ago, so it's normal not to know."

He explained rapidly: "This variety show is about letting big stars, whether male or female, have contact with strangers, such as holding hands, hugging, or even kissing.

The show presets many scenarios, and strangers often appear in a forceful manner, making the stars have to comply—for example, suddenly appearing and hugging them from behind.

Of course, it's a variety show, so these things have scripts, and the stars and strangers are all acting. Occasionally, there are some twists where the big star ends up flirting back with the stranger, but that's limited to good-looking strangers.

This show often airs at 11 PM, so it has gathered a group of viewers who like watching late-night shows, focusing on the bizarre."

After Chen Lin finished speaking, he mentioned the content he had seen earlier.

"I watched an episode last month where the preset scenario was a female star and a stranger entering a haunted house together. Emma, that haunted house scared even me."

Hearing this, the others in the March Sky boy band each turned their heads to do their own things.

Those playing on their phones played on their phones, those doing practice problems did problems, and those looking at the scenery looked at the scenery.

Chen Lin continued to himself: "It was truly terrifying! In the sickly green VCR footage, I saw several white spots! Those were ghosts!

They really were ghosts, I'm not lying to you guys. Hey, what's with your attitude? You don't believe me? I'll find it and show you, it's real!!!"

It is well known that Chen Lin is afraid of ghosts.

To what extent do his teammates know?

When he goes to an unfamiliar hotel, as long as he is in the room and feels a bit uncomfortable, or hears some strange noises, or has even the slightest unpleasant thing happen, he feels the room is not clean.

Then, he will run over to complain to everyone.

Finally, he insists on squeezing in to sleep with them.

He calls it: Gathering Yang energy to build courage!

In the evening, Seeing Jin Li started her live stream.

As usual, she first watched teaching videos and then did practice problems.

As soon as the Maozhao live study room started, fans, passersby, and the army of "roll-dogs" rushed over.

Recently, the army of roll-dogs seems to have been replaced by a new batch, and the problems they posted were once again breathtaking.

Netizens took a casual glance and immediately, with a "subway old man looking at phone" expression, clicked their tongues in wonder at these problems.

【I feel like Seeing Jin Li's study room has become even more exaggerated. Are the netizens all holding multiple jobs? Why do I feel like even research institutions have joined in?】

【Welcome everyone to Seeing Jin Li's study room, welcome all world-class elites to communicate and exchange ideas. I'll introduce myself first: I am proficient in eight languages—Mandarin, Sichuanese, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Cantonese, Sichuanese, Cantonese...】

【Let me jump in first before the army of study roll-dogs attacks. I confess my love to our Seeing Jin Li, let me win another 100,000!】

【Holy crap, again? The person above is a dog! Kill them!】

【Why is there dog barking here too T^T】

【Am I the only one who thinks that studying in Li Bao's study room is very efficient? I've been studying with her every day for the past few days, and I feel like my brain is clear!】

The netizens who were just joking around could only gain the upper hand temporarily due to the number of people who had just joined the stream.

Ten minutes later, the army of roll-dogs attacked!

【Researching the geometric and physical meaning of derivatives. Geometric meaning: slope of the tangent line. When the derivative is infinity, the corresponding tangent line is vertical. What is the geometric meaning of the partial derivative of a binary function?】

【Project Title: The Impact of Social Media on Young People's Mental Health—An Empirical Study Based on Psychological Stress and Internet Addiction】

【Research and Development and Demonstration Application of Key Technologies for the Removal of Chlorides, Heavy Metals, and Dioxin Toxicity in Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash (Total funding 900,000 Liu Liu Yuan). This project focuses on the... in municipal solid waste incineration.】

As these roll-dogs attacked, a new batch of roll-dogs also entered Seeing Jin Li's live room through the Maozhao live stream push.

"Seeing Jin Li? Isn't that the star who's been very popular lately, the black-clothed koi who won 200,000 in a scratch-off? Is she starting a live stream to sing and dance?"

Many people entered Seeing Jin Li's study room with this thought in mind.

They had expected a stereotypical singing and dancing streamer PK, but to their surprise, upon entering, they saw a study room full of substantial content sharing.

Many people couldn't help but have their eyes light up, "This live room pleases me greatly; it turns out there are still so many like-minded people!"

Thus, these people once again became members of the roll-dogs.

And Seeing Jin Li was completely unaware of this.

【Twice the result with half the effort】 concentration skill, activated!

After studying continuously for three hours, Seeing Jin Li said goodbye to the netizens in the live room.

She said: "I feel like my study state has been good lately, and I seem to have gradually found my own rhythm. I hope you can also find your own rhythm.

Everyone's life rhythm is different, so there's no need to be anxious. Whether fast or slow, you can find the highlight of your life."

After Seeing Jin Li said this, she ended the live stream.

However, she did not turn off her phone.

Instead, she switched to making a video call.

Well, everyone's rhythm is different.

But her rhythm is naturally to "roll" if she can, but life is more important!

Gu Cheng answered the video call instantly.

He was also in Seeing Jin Li's live room in the evening, studying together.

However, compared to Seeing Jin Li, who needed to exert twelve percent of her energy, Gu Cheng studied very easily.

For him, studying was actually a way to relax.

The two spent ten minutes, and Gu Cheng unilaterally solved three difficult problems for Seeing Jin Li.

Seeing Jin Li let out a long sigh of relief and said with envy again: "Your brain is really good. If it were me, I'd probably have to think for an hour."

Gu Cheng recalled that night, covered in blood plasma and nightmare-like, and couldn't help but fall silent.

He used to have no feelings about grilled pig brains, but recently, let alone eating them, he didn't even want to see such food.

Gu Cheng changed the subject: "Did you see the gossip about Lian Lian Lian Lian Lian Lian Lian Baozhi?"

Seeing Jin Li shook her head and asked curiously: "What gossip is there about her?"

Gu Cheng repeated what Chen Lin had said in the afternoon.

Seeing Jin Li asked: "Is the variety show 'Intimate Contact Between Stars and Strangers' any good?"

Gu Cheng looked down at his phone and read out the searched information.

"The popularity has always been quite good, staying in the top five of the variety show charts, and often hitting number one when there are no popular variety shows."

Seeing Jin Li frowned: "It sounds a bit strange, with a sense of coercion. Do many people like watching it?"

Gu Cheng nodded: "It should be. It focuses on the bizarre, has a large audience, and the scripts and scene designs are good.

Although it's a bit coercive, variety shows usually follow this path. The so-called coercion is probably more about making the stars look silly, not really being very forceful.

According to this year's survey, female viewers also account for 35% of this show."

Seeing Jin Li looked thoughtful, "I haven't heard of this gossip, but since the show is good, it's not strange that she can get it, after all, she has the backing of LP."

As a well-known company in the industry, LP has great energy and wide connections, so they can definitely get these variety shows.

The next day, when Seeing Jin Li went to the company to practice dancing, she mentioned this to Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Lingfang.

Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Lingfang was a bit surprised, but then she thought of something and didn't find it strange.

She said: "Although this show has high popularity, its reputation in the industry is actually not good. Most first-tier stars value their status, and unless they are has-beens who need to stir up some popularity, they wouldn't choose to go.

Of course, some currently popular ones go too, but that's just to stir up a gimmick. The production team treats has-been stars and currently popular stars differently.

For has-been stars, the script must be arranged to be a bit bolder. For currently popular stars, it has to be more normal."

She paused, "I find it strange because Ji Ji Ji Ji Ji Ji Ji Qinglian is neither a has-been nor is she considered popular. She actually doesn't need to take this show; she could either wait until she's a bit cooler to go, or wait until she's a bit more popular to go.

Being in this middle ground now, if the popularity doesn't go up, she won't have this retreat in the future. This show basically only invites stars once and won't invite them a second time.

When first-tier stars don't participate, they invite second-tier, and when there are no second-tier left, they invite third-tier, fourth-tier..."

Speaking of this, Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Lingfang also thought of one thing: "But come to think of it, LP's stars seem to have a pretty good impression of this show; its artists always go on it.

This variety show being able to become popular is inseparable from the participation of many of LP's first-tier stars, gradually gathering fame."

If it weren't for the publicly disclosed investors, it would have nothing to do with LP; otherwise, the industry would suspect that this variety show had LP's investment, which is why they are sparing no effort to promote it.

Seeing Jin Li just listened to it as a bit of trivia.

Given her temperament, whether it had flopped or become a hit, she would never have accepted it.

Besides, gossip news isn't necessarily true; it might just be a rumor.

Time flew by, and the day before the final group formation night arrived.

Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Lingfang called He He He Yixuan over and told her to come to the company early tomorrow, as she would take her to get her makeup and styling done to attend the group formation night of "PICK~ Next Station Diva" together.

He He He Yixuan was a bit surprised, "Sister Fang, can I go too?"

Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Lingfang nodded: "The production team gave Chenxi Entertainment a few good front-row seats. I'll take you; dress up nicely, and you might just snag a few camera shots."

The group formation night has high traffic; as long as one makes a deep impression, it could bring He He He Yixuan a few more opportunities—that's no joke.

Previously, a fan who appeared at a famous singer's concert became an overnight sensation just because they were good-looking, and they were even invited to participate in a reality dating show for non-celebrities.

The media account they managed immediately gained hundreds of thousands of followers.

Accepting a few brand promotions was enough to earn tens of thousands a month.

In the internet age, anything is possible.

He He He Yixuan hesitated: "But I have a small gig related to acting tomorrow. I already discussed it with the person in advance and have already taken the fee."

Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Sui Lingfang said decisively: "The company will pay the breach of contract fee for you; turn it down."

He He He Yixuan looked at her, wanting to say something but stopping, and finally accepted it in silence.

Although this small gig didn't pay much, it was one she had worked hard to negotiate, and she felt it would be helpful for her acting.

Compared to appearing on the group formation night, she wanted to attend this gig more.

It's just...

Sigh.

The final group formation night of "PICK~ Next Station Diva" has officially arrived!

Seeing Jin Li and Meng Meng were dragged away at five in the morning to prepare, quickly finished breakfast, and then arrived at the venue reserved by the production team.

They entered through the employee entrance, and there were already many audience members queuing outside.

Today's weather wasn't great, with a light drizzle falling, but it couldn't dampen the enthusiastic hearts of the audience.

Meng Meng glanced outside and couldn't help but exclaim: "The appeal of 'PICK~ Next Station Diva' is so strong! It's one thing that the stadium used can hold 100,000 people, but they actually managed to sell all the tickets—not a single empty seat, and they're all real people!"

Seeing Jin Li smiled: "As mystery guests, we didn't even participate in the early rehearsals and only came today; the production team wanted to keep it a secret until the end."

"So these audience members definitely aren't here for us; they're either here for the girl group or for San Yue Tian."

They arrived inside the venue.

Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Yan Xingdong and the others were doing sound checks and blocking; they had also finished their makeup and styling.

Chen Lin spotted Seeing Jin Li and immediately waved, "Sister Seeing Jin Li, you're here!"

Seeing Jin Li pulled Xi Xi Sister Meng Ze over with her, "Long time no see. This is my teammate—Xi Xi Sister Meng Ze."

Chen Lin said very obediently: "Hello, Sister Xi Sister Meng Ze!"

Said in unison X4.

Xi Xi Sister Meng Ze asked curiously: "You don't seem surprised at all to see us come over?"

Gu Cheng: "We guessed it long ago. When Sister Ji Ji Ji Ji Ji Ji Qinglian quit, we had this premonition. If LP didn't help her resolve the breach of contract issue, she probably would have come to find you."

Seeing Jin Li said helplessly: "Fine, no surprise then."

For the boy group San Yue Tian, it indeed didn't count as a surprise.

But for the other two mentors, it was both a shock and a joy.

One part shock, one part joy.