Marry a female star at a bargain price

Chapter 171 170. Walking in the Rain
It was already two o'clock in the afternoon when Lin Xiao returned to Chaobai Town.

Driving directly to Laoyashan, I found that the rural cement road in Shangguan Village was jammed with traffic. The small road that could only accommodate two cars in both directions was now full of parked cars on both sides, squeezing the two lanes into a single lane, and all the cars coming in and out were stuck there.

There were traffic police directing traffic on the road, and the backlog of traffic was slowly being released, making Lin Xiao feel unreal as if he had come to the wrong place.

I parked the car on the side of the national highway and jogged all the way. It took me half an hour to reach the foot of the mountain.

It happened that a few tourists were arguing with the volunteers and clamoring to go up the mountain. However, there were too many tourists on the mountain, so the flow of tourists had been restricted at the foot of the mountain. Only after a few people came down from the mountain could a few more people be allowed in.

Lin Xiao put on a red vest and went over to comfort the tourists, and he kept talking until nightfall.

All the cadres returned to the compound, each of them exhausted as if they had fled from famine, and sat slumped at their workstations without saying a word.

Tomorrow is Sunday, but I have to go to work to prepare for the upcoming May Day holiday.

In previous years, the cadres would have started complaining long ago.

But at this moment, dozens of people are extremely moved by this adjustment policy and are almost welcoming tomorrow's workday with a Chinese New Year mood.

When Lin Xiao returned home, it was already nine o'clock in the evening.

I had a quick meal, took a shower, and lay down on the bed. It was almost ten o'clock.

I sent a WeChat message to Xixi and she replied immediately.

I immediately made a video call.

The video was connected quickly, and Han Xixi on the screen had a bright smile, as usual, with no sign of forced pretense at all.

"Hello, brother~"

"Yo!"

Lin Xiao laughed, and the tiredness from a day of running around was instantly swept away, "I'm in a good mood!"

Han Xixi grinned with his teeth bared.

"Not sad?" he asked.

"I'm not sad. My brother has come all the way to accompany me. If I'm still sad, I'm really sorry for you!"

"Is that why?"

Lin Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "But I only stayed with you for one night, we didn't even say a few words, and you left early in the morning... Aren't you angry?"

Han Xixi tilted her head: "I'm not angry! You have your work to do, how can I ask you to accompany me all the time? To be honest, I know you've been busy recently, and I'm already very surprised that you suddenly showed up. I'm not sad anymore!"

Lin Xiao laughed and couldn't help but expose her: "Oh, you're still bragging. I don't know who was curled up in my arms last night, like a wounded kitten. Are you healed now? Are you fully recovered?"

Han Xixi was hit on the spot and scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Yesterday... I was a little sad, but when my brother came and held me to sleep, it was like charging me. Now I am fully charged and my fighting power is off the charts!!"

"..."

Lin Xiao couldn't help but laugh when he saw Xixi's energetic appearance.

It really looks like it is fully charged.

Thinking further, he slept with Xixi in his arms from behind last night, and the posture did look like charging, except it was magnetic.

Lin Xiao: I still prefer the traditional charging method, the kind where a plug is connected to a socket!

There was a pause.

"Have you really decided to participate in the "Singer" revival competition?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Of course!" Han Xixi did not back down.

"But this song, although it fits your current situation and mood, is definitely not the kind of song suitable for competitions, and it may not necessarily help you revive successfully!"

Lin Xiao analyzed it honestly.

Han Xixi smiled and said, "It doesn't matter! I am participating in the resurrection contest not to succeed in resurrection and compete for the title of singing king in the finals. I am participating in the resurrection contest just to tell those online trolls that I have not been defeated by rumors and I am still a man of steel!"

The girl said this while pounding her chest.

Lin Xiao was amused by her action and burst out laughing. He thought to himself, you are a big man, so where did we get our marriage certificate? Is our country so open?
I heaved a sigh of relief: "It would be best if you can think it through. Then I'll be relieved!"

Han Xixi: “Hehe.”

Lin Xiao asked: "The resurrection match is on May 5, which happens to be during the May Day holiday. I might..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Han Xixi.

"Don't worry, brother. I know you will be very busy during those days, so you don't have to come to the scene to accompany me. You just do your own thing. I can do it myself!" She assured with a firm face.

Lin Xiao looked at her frank expression and was somewhat surprised.

Although this girl has been repeatedly attacked recently, it does not seem to be a bad thing. At least she is growing very fast and can quickly digest and absorb the pressure of public opinion and live in harmony with the negative news.

With this kind of character, he really is destined to be a star.

Lin Xiao felt relieved.

Both of them put aside their psychological burdens and chatted passionately for a long time, and they didn't hang up the phone until almost twelve o'clock.

……

In the next few days, the couple was busy with their own things.

The popularity of Laoya Mountain on Saturday served as a reminder to Lin Xiao and all the town cadres that their current work is still inadequate, and that safety precautions, volunteer services, and catering support on Laoya Mountain alone are far from enough.

The town also needs to take into account the transportation issues in and out of Laoya Mountain, as well as the catering and accommodation issues in the town.

So I go to work on Sunday.

Lin Xiao proposed at the team meeting that traffic restrictions should be implemented during the May Day holiday to avoid congestion at the foot of the mountain, making entry and exit and parking difficult, just like yesterday.

Someone asked: "If the number of people is limited, where will the tourists park their cars? And how can they get to Laoya Mountain? Do they have to walk there?"

Lin Xiao said: "I've thought about it. It's definitely not okay to park the car at the foot of the mountain. There is only one cement road there, and there is no parking lot. Even if you park in Shangguan Village, there is not much open space for parking. Secondly, even if you park in the village, it's still several miles to Laoya Mountain, which is not very realistic.

"So what I'm thinking is to set aside a few places in the town for tourists to park. For example, our town compound and the sidewalk outside the compound can easily accommodate dozens of cars. As for entering and leaving Laoya Mountain, this is easy to solve. We urgently purchased several tourist sightseeing buses, which will travel between the compound and Laoya Mountain for free during the May Day holiday. This way, tourists can save their worries and there will be no traffic jams!"

This idea was agreed by most people.

Deputy Mayor Qiao Xuyang asked, "We need at least ten sightseeing buses based on the number of people here today, right? That's not cheap, can our town afford it? Or can we charge a fee for the ride, ten or five yuan a trip?"

Qin Zhenggang said: "Don't worry about the money. The county magistrate has agreed to the development of Laoya Mountain. The special support funds from the Finance Bureau will be coming soon, which will definitely be enough to buy sightseeing cars. As for whether to charge a fee..."

Qin Zhenggang was also a little hesitant and looked at Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "My suggestion is to make it free! The inconvenience of parking is caused by the poor infrastructure of Laoya Mountain, which has caused problems for tourists. This responsibility should be solved by the town and should not be passed on to tourists.

"Besides, we received tourists during the May Day holiday, including in recent days, in order to absorb the sudden online popularity. It is definitely unrealistic to really think of making money from this wave of popularity. It would be good if we don't let the popularity turn into a crisis.

"So, instead of making five or ten yuan from sightseeing buses and then being complained by tourists, it is better to just offer it for free and gain a good reputation. Once the May Day holiday is over and we have truly taken advantage of this wave of popularity, there will naturally be travel companies that will come and invest, and that will be the bulk of our profits... What do you think, leaders?"

After hearing what he said, everyone nodded.

Although Qiao Xuyang was a little unconvinced, he stopped talking when he saw that everyone else supported Lin Xiao's plan.

Many details were discussed at the meeting.

Yesterday's fatigue has been swept away, and today everyone is as energetic as if they had been injected with chicken blood. With rosy faces, they have thrown themselves into a fighting state, vowing to win this difficult battle during the May Day holiday!
The same oath also lies with Han Xixi.

She has not been idle at all these days.

A few days ago in Haicheng, I worked with people from the music department to compose and record songs.

Landed in Star City on April 4th.

After that, he was busy participating in the arrangement adjustment, stage design communication, and on-site rehearsal of "Singer", devoting himself to every detail. His professionalism made his assistant Chen Jiajia stare in amazement.

Jia Jia couldn't help but ask Zhou Hui: "Sister Hui, do you feel that... Sister Xixi is like a different person?"

Zhou Hui was happy to see it happen, and smiled calmly: "It's good to be a different person! If you don't make some changes, it will be a waste of such a big fall!"

Chen Jiajia nodded doubtfully.

He asked again: "But then again, Mango TV is really generous. A few days ago, Sister Xixi said she wanted to participate in the resurrection match, and I was worried that the production team would not agree. After all, we just said we would withdraw, but she didn't keep her word and wanted to participate again... Also, Sister Xixi has been blacklisted by the entire Internet recently, and I was worried that the production team deliberately didn't let Sister Xixi go on stage to avoid getting into trouble!"

Zhou Hui smiled shrewdly: "Other TV stations may be afraid of getting into trouble, but Mango TV definitely won't. They are eager for Xixi to participate!"

Chen Jiajia hummed in confusion.

Zhou Hui smiled and said, "Singer has been running for so many years, and the resurrection competition has always been the episode with the lowest ratings. Netizens don't like to watch a group of resurrected contestants fighting for a place in the next round. This time it coincides with the May Day holiday, so the popularity is definitely even lower. If I were the program team, I would definitely rack my brains to find topics to increase the popularity and warm up for the finals next Friday."

She paused and continued, "It's true that our Xixi has been blacklisted by the entire internet, but her popularity is also very high. Mango TV has been able to sit firmly on the top of satellite TV for so many years because it is bold and good at hype. They dare to invite stars that other TV stations dare not invite! For them now, Xixi is definitely not a plague god that they have to avoid, but a good medicine to increase the popularity of the program!"

After listening to this, Chen Jiajia suddenly realized.

No wonder Han Xixi changed her mind and returned to the stage of the revival match. The program team not only agreed immediately, but also spent a lot of money to help her create the stage design and arrange the songs, treating her like a candidate for the "King of Singers".

At first, Chen Jiajia thought the program crew was being generous.

Now, it is grand, but it is also considered more from the perspective of popularity and traffic. We will not do business that loses money!

She felt that she was still too naive.

Until May 5nd.

All eight singers participating in the resurrection competition are in place and will have their final rehearsal in the afternoon.

After recording this season's program, more than a dozen singers were replaced or eliminated, but several of them withdrew from the revival competition.

This is easy to understand.

After all, it takes courage to participate in this show. Being eliminated once is very embarrassing. Now you have to go on stage again as an eliminated contestant to compete for the last resurrection spot.

It’s okay to win.

If I lose, I will lose face again. Why bother?
Therefore, several big-name singers withdrew, so that the remaining singers are basically young people, and the most famous one is actually Sun Qiang.

She was Sun Qiang, who participated in the competition as the starting singer, was kicked out by Han Xixi halfway, and then played tricks on Han Xixi at the Penguin Music Annual Ceremony.

This woman has been in the industry for more than ten years and has several representative works.

But his character is not very good, and everyone in and out of the circle knows it, so he has never become popular.

Han Xixi didn't take her seriously.

But she came rushing over to make trouble.

The two met backstage during a break in rehearsal. Sun Qiang deliberately blocked Han Xixi and said with a half-sinister smile: "It's different after winning the Best Newcomer Award. Even though you've been criticized so much by netizens, you still dare to participate in the revival competition of "Singer". You're really brave!"

Han Xixi had already passed her by.

Hearing the senior speak, he had to stop, turned his head and looked at her and smiled: "Sister Qiang is still more courageous. I am a newcomer and I am not afraid of losing. Sister Qiang has already achieved success and fame, and she still comes to participate in the resurrection competition. If she fails to revive successfully, wouldn't it be a joke for others to see?"

Sun Qiang's face immediately turned dark.

They deliberately squeezed her because they saw that she was being blackmailed by the entire network and they were sure that she was depressed and dared not to talk back, so they just gave her a beating.

But I didn't expect that this little girl was not affected by the overwhelming online violence at all. She was eloquent and confident, which was completely inconsistent with the weak image she showed.

This really surprised Sun Qiang. She felt like she was trying to pick a weak target but ended up picking a piece of marble.

Han Xixi was too lazy to pay attention to her.

While she was still feeling depressed, he just smiled faintly and walked away, making the woman behind him stamp her feet in anger.

Chen Jiajia followed Han Xixi and gave a thumbs up to her own artist.

"But Sister Xixi, Sun Qiang is so confident, could it be that she was chosen by the program crew to be resurrected successfully?" Chen Jiajia asked in a low voice.

"Why do you think so?" Han Xixi asked.

"Hmm... I'm just guessing. After all, of the eight contestants participating in the resurrection match tonight, except for her, they are all newcomers. The seniors have all withdrawn from the competition for the resurrection spot."

Chen Jiajia guessed, "Since the program team invited her to be the first singer, they must be sincere. She is also willing to participate in the revival competition... So I guess, could the two sides have reached some kind of agreement?"

Han Xixi was silent for a moment, then calmly said: "I can't control these things, just do your best!"

Chen Jiajia was a little surprised.

In fact, after saying those words just now, she felt a little regretful. She was afraid that her suspicion would disturb Han Xixi's mood and thus affect her performance on the court.

But she was calm and not affected at all.

Chen Jiajia was surprised to find that Sister Xixi was really different. She inexplicably felt like a phoenix reborn from the blood.

I am looking forward to tonight's performance more and more.

After the rehearsal in the afternoon, we took a short rest.

Then they changed into their performance costumes and made their costumes, and the whole backstage became a mess.

At 11: in the evening, the live broadcast of the th revival match of "Singer" officially began.

It was already the second day of the May Day holiday.

The majority of tourists have already arrived at their destinations. They have completed two days of meaningless check-ins in the crowded crowds and are now lying in the hotel, questioning themselves why they came out. Wouldn’t it be nice to just lie at home?
This suspicion also exists in a B&B room in Star City.

Living in this room are two female college students, Zhang Ting and Ding Xiaoxiao. They checked in at Yuelu Mountain in the morning and Orange Island in the afternoon. There were crowds of people everywhere they went, and their travel experience was simply negative.

Went back to the room and rested for a while.

Ding Xiaoxiao said she wanted to go to Taiping Street to visit the night market and have some snacks.

Zhang Ting lay half dead on the bed: "I can't move anymore, let's just forget about it tonight, just buy some food downstairs!"

Ding Xiaoxiao is actually not very determined.

After hearing what my roommate said, I gave up.

I went downstairs to buy some snacks and came back to find Zhang Ting following the live broadcast of "Singer" on her mobile phone.

Ding Xiaoxiao was annoyed: "What's so interesting about this? Han Xixi is in tonight's game, right? I hate her now, let's watch something else!"

Zhang Ting said, "I'm not her fan, but I don't dislike her either. We're already in Star City. If you can't go to the Singer show, you can watch the live show. Your favorite Zhao Jiameng is on it!"

Ding Xiaoxiao's expression brightened and she compromised.

Zhao Jiameng is also a singer who has gained some fame recently. She participated in the "Singer" challenge competition and was eliminated in two rounds.

Now he is on stage as a guest of the resurrection match.

Two girls sat on the bed, with snacks spread out on the table, eating while watching. At this time, two singers had already performed.

The third person to take the stage was Sun Qiang.

Sun Qiang performed a classic rock song, which was very different from her previous songs.

But the veteran singer’s strength is still there, and her singing voice suits the song very well. As a song, it doesn’t bring many surprises, but for her personally, it shows a different side that is eye-opening.

Ding Xiaoxiao commented: "Sun Qiang is still very talented, she can handle this kind of song!"

Zhang Ting curled her lips and said, "I think it's just okay. It feels like they're just trying to force a scene... I don't like it!"

Ding Xiaoxiao shrugged and said nothing.

At this time, the host's excited voice came from the phone: "The next singer to appear is Han Xixi. She will perform a new song today. Let's welcome her with applause!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the barrage area became noticeably more crowded.

"Fork it out!!"

"This hype girl dares to participate in the resurrection match. She is so shameless!"

"Why, the water can't splash on your face through the screen, right?"

"To be honest, Han Xixi is pretty innocent, right?"

"Who on earth likes Han Xixi?!"

"A new song? What? It was written by the mysterious musician Ma Yao again?"

"Let's go, come back in fifteen minutes!"

"..."

The barrage area is very enthusiastic.

In the director's room, producer Shen Dong, who was looking at the real-time data, curled up his lips, because the background data showed that the interaction rate of netizens had increased significantly, and even the number of online users was increasing.

It can be seen that netizens are all experts in "real fragrance".

On the one hand, people were shouting that they hated Han Xixi, but on the other hand, they were looking forward to her performance. Many people even watched this resurrection contest because of her!
Shen Dong knew that this bet was right!

In the homestay at this moment.

As soon as Ding Xiaoxiao heard Han Xixi's name, she immediately shouted, "Turn it off, I don't want to see her!"

Zhang Ting had no feelings for Han Xixi, so she had no objection and prepared to exit the playback page.

at this time.

In the screen, the host left the stage, the lights dimmed, and then a rustling sound was heard.

"Ok?"

Both of them were stunned.

Zhang Ting had already switched the full screen to the small screen. She paused for a moment, and seeing that Ding Xiaoxiao had no objection, she switched it back to full screen.

The rustling sound continued, quiet but irritating.

"What's that sound?" Ding Xiaoxiao asked.

"It seems to be... the sound of rain?!"

Zhang Ting was not sure because the picture was dim and she couldn't see clearly.

Just wondering.

A beam of light shone into the depths of the stage, and a graceful black shadow stood there. Although the face could not be seen clearly, the proud head and towering shoulders conveyed a silent stubbornness.

In the light and shadow swept by the chasing light, there were silver needles falling from the sky.

Ding Xiaoxiao exclaimed: "It's really raining - it's actually raining on the stage!!"

She was extremely shocked.

Zhang Ting and netizens in the barrage section were equally shocked. The screen was full of shock and surprise, and a few people even said that Han Xixi was a relative of Han Xixi.

After all, the performances of other singers are just ordinary.

But when Han Xixi got here, it suddenly started raining. This uniqueness alone was enough to get her criticized again by the entire Internet.

At this time, subtitles appear.

【Keep walking in the rain】

【Singer: Han Xixi】

【Lyrics: Ma Yao】

【Composer: Ma Yao】

【…】

As soon as these words came out, the barrage area became chaotic again.

"It's Mayao again!!"

"This woman is so stubborn, she even dares to sing Ma Yao's song!!"

"Boss Ma Yao is back!"

"No wonder it rained on the stage, it was to echo the song title!"

"Han Xixi has been slandered. She is not shy at all and is singing Ma Yao's song again!"

"..."

In the guesthouse room.

Ding Xiaoxiao stopped complaining for once and looked at the screen with great interest, waiting for Han Xixi's performance.

in the screen.

Han Xixi walked out slowly and stood in front of the rain curtain.

At this time, the lights on the stage also brightened a little, and the dim light created a gloomy scene of a rainy night.

After a few seconds.

Before the prelude began, Han Xixi spoke directly:
"oh oh……

Everyone should have dreams
Don’t be afraid of pain if you have a dream! "

When the loud voice came out, the two little girls were stunned for a moment.

I didn't expect the sisters to start singing right away without any of the instruments behind them moving. This beginning was really fresh and eye-catching.

They were surprised: Han Xixi's singing voice was so penetrating!

After two lines of a cappella, the accompaniment began to sound, and the sonorous drum beats could be heard.

"There is thunder roaring
The rain splashed into my eyes and I couldn't see clearly
Who is racing so fast?

Splashing mud all over me
Pretty sure where I want to go
To go to heaven, jump over hell

No fear, no escape
This is not temper

It's called ambition

With courage

Can you push me off a cliff?

I can learn to fly..."

Han Xixi's makeup today is completely different from her previous appearance.

She was wearing a short black skirt and had dark makeup on her face. She looked completely different from her previous pure and innocent image, and gave people the look of a vengeful witch.

And her voice also perfectly holds this temperament.

Ding Xiaoxiao and Zhang Ting looked at the person on the screen, and in just a few seconds, they forgot that this person was Han Xixi, the most anticipated newcomer in the music industry who had been criticized to pieces recently.

The two were completely immersed in the singing, immersed in the atmosphere of welcoming the pouring rain, shouting at the top of their lungs, and being tenacious and stubborn and refusing to admit defeat.

Han Xixi's penetrating voice continues, like a witch casting her refined and sublimated magic.

"There are vultures circling ahead

There are bitter whispers behind my back
black fairy tale

It is a baptism for growing up

To be unique is to be popular

The self that cannot be copied

Make me even injured

There is also style..."

When singing this line, the camera suddenly cut to a close-up of Han Xixi's right hand.

The lights on the stage were dim.

If it weren't for this close-up, Zhang Ting and Ding Xiaoxiao would not have noticed that Han Xixi's palm was actually injured.

They were both very surprised.

Zhang Ting couldn't help but say, "This lyric is too fitting for Han Xixi's current situation, isn't it?"

Ding Xiaoxiao didn't say anything.

She agreed with Zhang Ting, but was too embarrassed to admit it, after all, she had been slandering Han Xixi for a long time.

No one said anything at the moment.

On the stage, Han Xixi's emotions gradually became excessive, evolving from being high-spirited with a breath held in his chest to being overconfident and carefree.

At this point, she no longer had the energy to prove, explain, or accuse the world.

She had a calm look and a smile on her lips, and she was thoroughly enjoying the stage that belonged to her.

"Keep walking in the rain
If it is a gem, it should sparkle

Everyone should have dreams
If you have a dream, don’t be afraid of pain
Keep walking in the rain
The sun should be warm
Everyone should have dreams
If you have a dream, don’t be afraid of pain
……

Sometimes falling into a black hole
Sometimes I climb the rainbow

In the next second
How fate turns
No one will know
I said there is endless hope
You guessed it was a dream come true
Belief and Doubt

We must fight..."

After a brief moment of self-doubt, my emotions became relieved and clear again.

The smile on Han Xixi's face became more and more charming. Holding the microphone with her bandaged right hand, she waved her left arm and strolled leisurely on the stage. From time to time, she stretched her palms under the rain curtain, stirring up the cold rain water and splashing water.

This emotion lingered until the end of the song.

"Everyone should have a dream

Don’t be afraid of pain if you have a dream! "

With the last sentence, her leisurely gaze became firm again. She looked at the sky with a trembling voice, as if she was venting, or asking something.

The singing disappeared.

The music pauses.

The people on and off the stage returned to reality at the same time.

Han Xixi regained her pure and sweet smile, bowed slightly, and left in a graceful manner.

There was warm applause from the audience below the stage.

In front of the screen, Ding Xiaoxiao and Zhang Ting were stunned. They sat there with full shock, and it took them a long time to recover.

"This song..." Zhang Ting started.

"Sounds good!"

Ding Xiaoxiao added.

Zhang Ting laughed, "Don't you hate Han Xixi?"

Ding Xiaoxiao was a little embarrassed, and said stubbornly: "I hate it, but this song is really nice. I will forgive her for ten minutes!"

Zhang Ting smiled and her expression returned to solemnity.

"This song is exclusive to Han Xixi and is completely tailor-made for her!"

"......right!" Ding Xiaoxiao admitted unconvinced.

"I think only she can sing out the power in this song... The queen is back!"

Zhang Ting smiled meaningfully.

As graduation was approaching, she went through a lot of bad things: difficulty finding a job, her boyfriend broke up with her, and her graduation thesis failed... It was because she was so depressed that she asked her roommate to go traveling together.

As a result, there were people everywhere and the relaxation effect was not achieved at all. However, Han Xixi's new song accidentally injected some energy.

She suddenly became full of fighting spirit.

"Let's go to the night market!" Zhang Ting suddenly said.

"what?"

Ding Xiaoxiao looked at her, puzzled. "Didn't you say you were tired and didn't want to go? And we just finished eating..."

Zhang Ting laughed and said, "I've rested for half a day. I feel energetic now. I can even eat three more servings of stinky tofu! Let's go..."

Zhang Ting begged.

Ding Xiaoxiao was helpless. It was rare to see her in such high spirits, so she could only risk her life to accompany her.

(End of this chapter)