Chapter 178: My Man, I'll Support Him!

A little studio staffer opened an account and is arguing with haters?

The music director stared, eyes wide, everyone was dumbfounded.

Is this such a down-to-earth move?

"Is this enough?" the music director said.

The director gave him a look like he was looking at an idiot, and said: "Can this work?"

"Someone behind him gave him a boost, like Zhang Anqi from Qingman Entertainment."

"This kid's move is also slick; he dragged Zhang Anqi into it, forcing her side to have to counterattack."

"But it's probably not just Zhang Anqi making a move; even if you add her backer Kangwei, Zhang Anqi alone wouldn't have this much power."

"I asked around to find out who took down Jiang Cheng's negative exposure, but the reply I got was that it's hard to say."

The music director heard this and finally understood the seriousness of the matter.

"If today on the show he doesn't bring out his best song, even if it's just a bit worse than others or someone suppresses him a little, those viewers will feel disappointed."

"This" the music director hesitated; this is a bit difficult.

The music director said: "Of course I know; he once single-handedly challenged the entire composition world with arrogance, and although he ultimately lost, being crushed by others, his talent was also recognized—he was indeed strong, and after that outbreak he withdrew, saying he'd wait for a comeback."

Looking at Jiang Cheng again, the studio just has a clerk assistant, plus a newcomer Ye Qing who just debuted with only one song posted online, gaining some fans.

"That's not all; Gao Yunyun brought Muxi. Gao Yunyun, famous for years with no negative news, plus a music prodigy, and of the ten must-listen songs they filmed last year, six were written by Muxi."

"I see; in other words, on this show, it doesn't matter much if others lose, but Jiang Cheng must not lose?!"

This industry really is like that—having talent doesn't guarantee you'll rise to the top.

"Well, how could this be so child's play? Turns out a big shot stepped in—even the director of the nation's top variety show, Zhang Meng, can't get any info, so whoever made the move definitely isn't an ordinary person."

The music director said: "Of course it's good; it can be called a classic, enough to shine an era."

Fortunately he's in tech; as long as he gets the tech right, he doesn't need to rely on fan reputation like Jiang Cheng or those singers.

The director said: "Exactly; not only are the two songs he wrote for our show at this level, but before that he wrote 'Legend' and 'At Least Still Have You'—that's four already. How many more songs of this caliber do you think he can produce?"

Su Manyao hung up the phone directly.

"Now tell me, what does Jiang Cheng have to rely on?"

……

Suddenly someone spoke behind the music director, startling her; she turned and asked: "Why say that?"

She looked at the computer on the desk, picked up her phone, and called Li Qinqin.

But Su Manyao said indifferently: "What does it matter? If successful, call him Boss Jiang; if not, call him whoever."

The music director's gaze dimmed—she never expected Jiang Cheng would end up like this.

One thought heaven, one thought hell; if you can't reach the peak, just honestly go back home and stay—I'll support you!

"The audience won't care about all that; they only care whether they're happy or not. If Jiang Cheng makes them unhappy, they won't like him!"

The music director said: "Putting it that way, Jiang Cheng isn't secure?"

As they were talking, the Planning Department head somehow also entered the office, stood behind the music director, and said: "It's not that simple; he just got past this one scandal someone stirred up, but at the same time, he's been lifted high by the net—however high he's been lifted, when the show airs today he'll fall just as hard."

"You know Lin Muyang, right?" the director said: "Take another look at this episode—who are his opponents?"

In Su Manyao's office, she was currently leaning back comfortably in her chair, both legs resting on a low stool she had specially moved over, her high heels half off, the sheer stockings revealing her fair, round heels, lightly trembling, as if she were quite happy.

"Then Jiang Cheng is finished?" the music director said.

The music director's expression wavered; every person Zhang Meng just mentioned is a heavyweight figure.

"Considering his contribution to the show's popularity, after this episode I'll add an appearance fee on top of the base—just treat it as making a friend; maybe in ten or twenty years, when things cool down, he'll still have a chance."

"Then what about that little sis from his studio coming out to argue with people?"

"We can pause now; no need to keep promoting Jiang Cheng."

"We can say that this 'Golden Song Singer' variety show blew up this fast entirely thanks to Jiang Cheng's biggest contribution!"

"So the higher Jiang Cheng is lifted now, the bigger the backlash he'll face when the show ends today!"

……

"Right?"

!

The director smiled and said: "You've got a bit of insight."

"He's been lifted too high; extremes reverse—now everyone treats him like a god, short of saying he could save the earth."

The director nodded and said: "Right; wait for him to make a comeback—I've figured it's been about six years. You think he'll come without reserves, and what level is he at? Do you think Jiang Cheng can still suppress him?"

The music director objected, saying: "Why are you saying that?"

The director said: "How were Jiang Cheng's previous songs?"

On the other end of the line, Li Qinqin said carefully: "Boss Su, I worry about excess—now the whole net is praising Jiang Cheng's goodness, but a backlash would also be serious."

The Planning Department head snorted coldly, saying: "You'd better not study this; just focus on making music."

The director said: "Or what?"

"Li Yujao brings Li Xiang; the notebook has a line saying 'Li Xiang's output must be excellent.' He's debuted over twenty years ago, never faltered, every song a masterpiece. Plus Li Yujao, the Queen of Love Songs—she has no unreachable high notes; high notes can carry love songs, singing out the flavor of love songs—can the whole industry still find someone to rival Li Yujao?"

The Planning Department head said: "Precisely because his popularity is highest, that's why he'll die miserably!"

"Zhang Anqi, a newly risen first-line singer, has a solid fan base—that's just one part; she also has Lin Muyang behind her."

"If he doesn't take first place, there will be backlash; moreover, the hot topic itself is centered on him, so everyone's attention is on him—minor matters originally aimed at others get redirected to him and get infinitely amplified!"

"But right now Jiang Cheng is the hottest—he has heat and popularity!"

Jiang Cheng indeed—the music director's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said:

The music director finally understood: "So that's how it is!"

She said it rather tactfully.

Although they invited Chen Shu this time, Chen Shu is already a person eliminated by the times, merely famous in name, holding his own concert, the seats aren't even full.

(End of chapter)