Marry a female star at a bargain price

At the end of October, "Longing for Married Life" came to its final recording.

coincidentally.

The second day of recording, Saturday, was the final of the Yizhou City Primary and Secondary School Choir Competition.

The last preliminary round coincided with the fifth recording of "Rebirth," and this final round happened to coincide with the show's last recording.

Yizhou City Education Bureau (blinking big eyes): Oh my, what a coincidence! It's no coincidence!
In order to film Han Xixi, the show's camera crew was forced to follow her throughout the entire chorus competition.

This time, the saying "using a sledgehammer to crack a nut" has truly come to life!

As the leader and top dog in variety shows in mainland China and even the entire Chinese entertainment industry, Hunan TV's cameramen represent the top level in the industry and can stand alone in any TV station.

However, these industry elites ended up acting as the cameramen for an amateur choral competition for the education system of a prefecture-level city in a neighboring province.

If you were to find this on the market, the package price wouldn't exceed 5000 yuan.

However, they didn't even receive 5000 yuan. It was all voluntary work, and afterwards they still had to do a lot of editing and rendering to create the most beautiful and touching stage effects.

To be honest, the cameramen also felt a bit like they were being taken advantage of.

But they couldn't refuse.

Because in the footage, besides a group of country children dressed in new clothes, there is also the Goddess of Wealth for this season's program—this is the guarantee of the generous bonus that everyone will receive after three months of hard work.

The cameramen were all dedicated to filming, daring not to slack off in the slightest.

Ever since.

Despite the rushed competition process, the mediocre amateur choir, and the unprofessional judges, hosts, stage design, and lighting, the performance was filmed as the most professional and moving choral performance.

Of course, this only applies to the song "Sunflower" performed by the Shiliang Primary School Choir.

The performance lasts for 6 minutes, accompanied by half an hour of pre-match updates and post-match interviews. The edited video seamlessly switches between tense and exciting moments and deeply moving scenes.

The cameraman insisted on filming this scene as if it were a scene from the TV show "Singer"!
The choir of dozens of people not only had everyone appear on stage and sang, but the two lead singers even created a storyline, showing the whole process of them overcoming their nervousness, taking the lead on stage, and shining brightly.

Director Xiao Fang was so moved while editing the film that he almost cried.

Hunan TV: When it comes to making up stories, I'm a professional!
This put the judging panel assembled by the Yizhou Education Bureau for the choral competition in a difficult position; they had no choice but to award the championship to Shiliang Primary School.

Of course, the "Rebirth" program had not yet aired when the competition was held on site.

However, the judges were well aware that today's competition would be broadcast on the show, especially the segment from Shiliang Primary School, which would be shown in its entirety without any editing.

Everyone knows the quality of Hunan TV.

In the world of million-dollar editors, that's absolutely unbeatable, making them invincible in the variety show industry.

No matter how badly a singer performs, their uncanny editing skills can transform it into a heart-wrenching, heavenly sound.

Not to mention, the song "Sunflower" performed by the Shiliang Primary School choir this time was really good.

Of course, we're still a bit short of winning the championship.

After all, the choirs of primary schools in various cities have been trained for many years. The children are about the same age, have a more energetic spirit, and their choral singing skills are almost professional.

In comparison, Shiliang Primary School is generally less advanced.

It wasn't just a matter of technique; what really made the judges lose their composure was that the choir had too many members.

Han Xixi has something to say: Almost all the students from all six grades are here, so of course there are a lot of people!

This is because rural primary schools have fewer students; otherwise, the choir members would easily exceed one hundred, and there wouldn't be enough room for everyone on the stage.

Because of the large number of people, including both older and younger members, the chorus had more momentum than coordination, resulting in a less impressive listening experience compared to professional teams from urban primary schools.

However, Shiliang Primary School excels in its rich emotional content.

Although the children in the city knew that this competition might lead to an appearance on Hunan TV, they were all in high spirits and full of energy.

But these children participate in too many competitions.

Therefore, their performances are all very exaggerated, with skillful technique but no emotional depth.

The team from Shiliang Primary School scored full marks emotionally.

More than sixty children truly treated this competition as their last chorus performance in their lives.

Those sincere faces from the mountains, those bright eyes nurtured by the green hills and clear waters, reflected the most moving sounds of nature on this simple stage under the spotlight.

The song is over.

More than half of the dozen or so judges in the audience were moved to tears.

Putting aside the techniques and scoring points, Shiliang Primary School's championship is well-deserved and rightfully earned!
Although the championship trophy was awarded, the judges still had things to say.

"How dare we not give them the championship? This competition was organized entirely for them; it's like we made dumplings specifically for this dish of vinegar!"

"The cameras on Hunan TV only filmed them, ignoring all the other teams. When it aired, netizens were moved to tears. But when they found out they didn't win the championship, they'll probably dig up the ancestral graves of us judges!"

Those who can sit on the judging panel don't have to be music experts, but they must be intelligent.

Therefore, the entire competition was almost without any suspense from beginning to end. The performance of the Shiliang Primary School team not only received the most enthusiastic applause and the most sincere comments from the judges, but also scored an overwhelmingly high score. The championship trophy made the entire auditorium shine.

When the awards were presented, Han Xixi, the team leader, was invited onto the stage.

The person who presented her with the award was Han Haijun, the mayor of Yizhou City.

Logically, given their well-known father-daughter relationship, they should avoid any appearance of impropriety.

But the South Korean Navy stopped even conducting drills.

He agreed without hesitation when the Education Bureau extended an invitation to him to attend.

Han Haijun: Since the whole internet knows that this championship is for my daughter, there's no need for me to pretend to be serious anymore. It's not too much to personally go and present the award to my daughter, is it?

Ever since.

Mayor Han walked confidently onto the stage, facing the cameras of Hunan TV, and handed the trophy to his daughter and children.

on the stage.

The children held up their gleaming golden trophies, their eyes shining with joy—more dazzling than the spotlights on a stage.

In contrast, team leader Han Xixi's reaction was somewhat reserved, and her smile was very restrained.

"Mayor, please wait!"

Seeing that Han Haijun was about to leave after presenting the award, the host quickly stopped him, smiling, and said, "Mayor Han, you listened to the whole competition. What are your thoughts and comments on the Shiliang Primary School team's performance of 'Sunflower'?"

The microphone and camera were both pointed at the South Korean Navy.

He glanced at his daughter Xixi beside him and smiled, "My evaluation of this performance can be summed up in one word—authentic!"

"Oh? How so?" the host asked.

Han Xixi, standing to the side, couldn't help but prick up her ears, wanting to hear what her dad would say... no, she wanted to hear how her dad would evaluate her hard work.

Han Haijun smiled and said, "To put it more broadly, it's about genuine emotion, genuine feeling, and genuine state of mind. This team may not have had the most outstanding skills or the most perfect arrangement in the entire final, but it was definitely the most moving and the most serious. Every child was very involved, whether they were older or younger. They were all focused and full of emotion. They didn't treat this competition as just a competition, but were completely immersed in the unity of cooperation and the beauty of the music."

"It is precisely because of this dedication that the performance was so moving and brought tears to people's eyes. I saw many judges and audience members crying just now, and I believe everyone felt the same way I did. The simpler, purer, and more genuine something is, the more it resonates with people. Therefore, I think the Shiliang Primary School team deserved to win this championship!"

After Han Haijun finished speaking, he led the applause, and the audience erupted in thunderous applause.

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Han Xixi lowered her head shyly, while the children behind her all stood up straight and stiff.

They grew up in remote mountain villages and lacked love. Even when facing their parents whom they only saw once a year, they were timid and had almost never straightened their backs and waists so much.

But now, they stand on a wide stage, their faces drenched in sweat from the bright lights.

But everyone remained motionless, their necks stiffening so much they almost touched the ceiling. Lin Xiao watched this scene from below the stage.

He knew that these children would never pursue a career in music, but the charm of music they had experienced during choir rehearsals, and the sense of accomplishment and glory they felt in front of everyone at this moment, would light an inextinguishable guiding light for their ordinary and mediocre lives for the next few decades.

No matter how many years they may go in the future, no matter how many setbacks and hardships they encounter in their lives.

With this memory, they can keep going and will never be defeated by difficulties.

Thinking of all this, Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel a little teary-eyed, and he joined in clapping.

Wait until the applause stops.

The host turned the conversation to Han Xixi, subtly stirring things up, and asked, "Ms. Xixi, what are your thoughts after hearing the mayor's comments about our Shiliang Primary School choir?"

Han Xixi thought for a moment, then laughed: "I think... that's quite fair!"

These words stunned the entire auditorium.

Then, belated bursts of laughter spread throughout the venue.

The host was also surprised by her answer.

Shouldn't the winner be humble and polite when being interviewed, especially since the person who just presented her with the award was her own father? Shouldn't she at least avoid any appearance of impropriety?

But now... the father and daughter are both incredibly rude!
The host was speechless and almost burst out laughing.

"Um, Miss Han is the leader of our Shiliang Primary School choir."

The host quickly regained control of the situation, smiling as he asked, "The choir's success from its inception to today is entirely thanks to you, and the children's performance today is also inseparable from your meticulous guidance. So, what would you like to say about receiving this championship trophy today?"

Xi Xi thought for a moment and smiled, "First of all, today's competition is a choir competition, and I'm just the instructor. So this trophy belongs to the children, and I'm embarrassed to steal their thunder. Secondly, I'm very satisfied with the performance of the Shiliang Primary School team today. Whether we win the championship or not, I don't think it's that important."

His words were spoken casually and without any affectation or pretense.

That does make it seem like I'm being sincere.

"Do you have anything else to say?"

The host pressed for more questions, but in reality, they didn't expect Han Xixi to say anything more.

After all, he's a superstar.

It's already a big favor to be allowed to participate in a competition of this level. How could you expect to be excited if someone won a championship?
To everyone's surprise, after hearing the question, Han Xixi thought for a moment and then picked up the microphone again.

She glanced down at the audience, and the experienced cameraman immediately followed her gaze, finding Lin Xiao quietly watching from a corner on one side of the stage.

Today is Saturday, so there's no need to adjust the work schedule.

So Mayor Lin was also there, but since he had nothing to do, he simply watched from the sidelines.

As the main guest on the show "Rebirth," and arguably the show's sole source of viewership and cash cow, even if he were only an audience member today, there would still be two cameramen specifically responsible for recording his reactions.

The terms and conditions have already been set.

However, that wasn't enough. With just one glance from Han Xixi on stage, all the cameras except for the two that were focused on Han Xixi and the stage immediately turned their attention to Lin Xiao.

It wasn't until this moment that the entire audience realized that in addition to the big star Han Xixi, there was also a superstar like Lin Xiao present today.

Audience: Today's performance was definitely worth coming to!

Now, the couple, one on stage and one off stage, gaze at each other from afar, exchanging loving glances.

Han Xixi suddenly blushed, but still calmly said, "Actually, I have to thank someone for being able to stand here today as a music teacher with composure—as for who he is, I don't need to introduce him, right?"

A knowing laugh rippled through the room.

Han Xixi continued, "Actually, when I first thought about becoming a volunteer music teacher at a primary school and forming this choir, I was very nervous because I had never done it before, so I was afraid of not doing it well, and even more afraid that after igniting the children's enthusiasm, I wouldn't be able to stick with it. Of course, what I was most worried about was whether what I was doing was meaningful."

Her voice hesitated slightly, but she quickly broke into a smile.

"Now, I have the answer to whether this matter is meaningful or not."

Xi Xi smiled and said, "During my time as a teacher, I've experienced an unprecedented sense of accomplishment. So, I want to thank the person who has supported and encouraged me throughout this time, and that person is..."

The live accompaniment team started playing intense drumbeats.

Everyone knew the final answer, yet they were also inexplicably looking forward to it, craning their necks to await the final result.

"Our elementary school's Principal Shi!"

Han Xixi excitedly announced.

As soon as those words were uttered, everyone was stunned, including Principal Shi Peng, who was standing in another corner.

The spotlight was now focused on Lin Xiao.

Shi Peng was completely black, and even the lighting technicians who had realized what was happening couldn't tell which one was him.

The scene immediately descended into chaos, with the audience erupting in noise.

Lin Xiao, sitting in the audience, was also stunned by his wife's outrageous move, shaking his head with a mix of laughter and helplessness.

She knew that the girl was deliberately teasing her.

Xixi was very nervous before the match last night.

Lin Xiao teased her: "You're clearly the one with the strongest connections, and you've already won the championship trophy, yet you're still pretending to be nervous. You're practically leaving no chance for the other participating teams."

I said this entirely to ease my wife's tension and distract her.

As a result, this tactic was very effective.

Xi Xi's attention was instantly diverted, but instead of worrying about the children's performance tomorrow, she wanted to fight back against Lin Xiao, who was making sarcastic remarks.

The couple argued until midnight.

Lin Xiao also said that he would absolutely not go to today's performance because he had absolutely no interest in it.

He knew that his wife would be even more nervous if he went to the scene, so he said that on purpose.

Xi Xi actually believed it and had no idea that her husband had sneaked into the audience.

Only after the Shiliang Primary School team finished their performance did she relax and, following the two cameras aimed at a corner of the audience, find Lin Xiao, whose face was completely covered by a mask and hat.

Xi Xi immediately felt like she had been tricked.

Although she knew in her heart that her husband's actions were all for her sake, she still couldn't help but want to give him a little retaliatory blow.

And that's how the dramatic turn of events that led to the broken back happened.

The phrase "Principal Shi" not only confused the judges and audience, but also made Lin Xiao laugh in exasperation.

Xi Xi, however, was quite pleased with herself, looking at Lin Xiao with a smug and arrogant expression.

If they were at home, Lin Xiao would have already pinned his wife down on the bed, pinning her limbs down with his hands and legs, and then pouting as he assaulted her like a storm.

While kissing, they would interrogate you: "Who do you want to thank? Who supports and encourages you? So-and-so!!"

But now, all he can do is roll his eyes and accept his wife's teasing.

Of course, he wasn't the only man speechless at the scene.

After several searches by the cameraman, lighting technician, and on-site staff, Principal Shi Peng was finally found and his identity confirmed.

Shi Peng was still completely bewildered.

"No, am I also part of your couple's play?" (End of Chapter)