I was exposed for adding my female boss to my group of female friends.

Meng Xing was practically bowing down in admiration. He had previously called himself a senior in front of Chen Liang, but now he had no shame and was calling him senior instead.

As the saying goes, there is no order of precedence in learning; those who are accomplished are teachers.

"Teach me sometime, okay? Where can I find a good van? Take me for a ride..." Meng Xing pleaded.

“Okay. I can take you to some healthy, positive, and uplifting activities,” Chen Ya said.

Meng Xing got excited: "The healthier the better! But I also quite like the landmine type..."

"?"

Chen Ya hesitated, unsure whether Meng Xing had understood him.

This guy seems to be completely absorbed in his own fantasy.

"Humph."

Jia Yi, standing to the side, crossed his arms and gave a cold "humph," his face full of disdain and contempt. In fact, he was a little curious, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Qin Yunshang and Lu Chujiu listened to their conversation, feeling like they understood it, yet also feeling like they didn't quite understand it. They weren't sure if it was what they thought it meant, but in any case, Chen Liang seemed like a veteran.

Jin Lan wrinkled her nose, her disgust evident, and muttered under her breath, "Pervert."

"Once you get off the ship, there won't be time for you to go sightseeing."

Behind him, He Su delivered a single rhyme, startling Meng Xing.

He Su walked over and said, "I told you, this is a pure devil's journey. After we get off the ship, we'll go straight to the stage and hold a surprise concert, singing the wildest songs and getting the most honest ratings."

Meng Xing's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he shouted, "Teacher He, don't try to fool me!"

"Why would I lie to you? All the pre-launch publicity is done, the hype is built up, the stage is set up, we're just waiting for you," He Su said seriously. "It'll be in an hour."

He Su was not bluffing them.

After four days of pre-show hype, the production team finally dropped the pretense and took their inhuman style to a new level by arranging for them to "sing on the ground."

The people had barely stepped off the boat and hadn't even settled down when they were towed to the concert venue to sing their songs.

Just like the in-class quizzes in school, it's all about getting things done immediately without hesitation, pushing the limits to new heights.

There was an immediate uproar on the scene, especially from the three idol trainees, who were so nervous they were about to explode.

Tension was one aspect, excitement was another, and there was also a sense of powerlessness that came with a feeling of relief.

They'll come to power eventually, so might as well do it now.

Let's get started.

The production team's arrangement is insane.

Although this program was partly intended to enhance Qin Yunshang's resume, Qin Yaoyang is not the kind of person who would squander money on his daughter.

They've brought out a luxury cruise ship worth billions; they definitely need to see a return on investment, not just empty promises.

There were no highlights in the four days of live streaming, and if it dragged on any longer, the audience would leave, so we decisively increased the volume and pushed it across all platforms!

A spectacular display! Tonight!

The motorcade marched through the streets and alleys, heading towards the stage.

On the bus, the three idol trainees were so nervous they had difficulty swallowing. Jia Yi and Meng Xing were no better off.

Only Chen Ya was still aimlessly gazing at the neon lights illuminating the street.

The work that followed was no longer his concern; it was all up to Jin Lan to do. There was nothing he could do but lie back and relax.

As he looked at the somewhat familiar streets, he felt a pang of nostalgia, lost in his own emotions that no one else knew.

Unexpectedly... he's back again.

He started from Shinagawa Wharf, crossed the Shioshio Bridge, and then from Hibiya Street, he turned from Sakurada Street onto Roppongi Street and then onto Meiji Street, heading north. He knew this route very well; it was a road he had memorized before.

Some of them were the routes he used to frequently take back then.

When he left, he was actually filled with schadenfreude, thinking he would never come back. But fate played a trick on him, and not only did he come back, he came back completely different.

Fortunately, the itinerary was reported here without much procedure, and they were stamped at the dock. As he expected, Chen Ya's identity was not carefully verified.

"Chen Liang? Chen Liang!"

Chen Ya woke up with a start and saw Jin Lan staring at him impatiently outside the car door.

"We're here! Come down quickly!"

Chen Ya got off the bus and could see the lush green mountains of Meiji Park in the distance. Wow, that's really impressive. We've actually arrived at Yoyogi.

The group filed in, and once inside the venue, a wave of heat hit them, making it almost suffocating.

The company continued to push traffic, which produced amazing results. The live stream chat became even hotter than Tokyo. Not only did fans of Qin Yunshang and others come to watch, but a large number of passersby were also attracted.

Wow, they really went to Japan! That looks so cool!

"Sing the battle song! Clouds yearn for clothes! Flowers yearn for beauty! Spring breeze blows all night! Fish and dragons dance! Sing the battle song! [cheering.jpg]"

"He Su, my darling, I love you! I'll always support you! I'll always support Su Su, my darling!"

"Go! Let's show these little devils a Chinese performance! Give them a little bit of a Chinese shock!"

……

The camera followed the group as they entered the venue, but it was as if they had gone from flames to the ocean; the surrounding atmosphere vanished in an instant.

There were no spectators in the venue.

There were no lights, no cameras, no cheers from the audience; there were only seats, cold seats.

Seeing the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, He Su strode to the center of the stage and spoke into the microphone that had been adjusted:

"Aren't you wondering why there isn't a single audience member in such a large venue?"

Everyone looked up at him, and a solitary beam of light poured down from above his head.

"Do you think you still have an audience?" He Su continued, "Do you think you're being anticipated? Being surrounded by fans? Being loved and adored by followers?"

"Completely wrong! You are idol trainees, you are flowers blooming in a deserted place."

"No one expects you, no one knows you, you can only bloom quietly, waiting for the day you are discovered."

"With this in mind, begin your performance."

As soon as He Su finished speaking, the camera focused on Qin Yunshang, Jin Lan, and Lu Chujiu in the audience. All three of them looked stunned, and tears were welling up in Jin Lan's eyes.

These words were a bit too realistic and cold for these young girls.

The live stream chat was filled with expressions of sympathy:

"Give me a hug, Yunshang'er, it hurts so much!"

"Damn, I watched Jin Lan stay up for four nights straight. If she had been told that off like that on the spot, I would have exploded. I can't believe she held back!"

"Being a trainee has it tough too!"

In a short while, the host seamlessly took over the stage, replacing He Su, and began to speak:

"This performance was a four-day, all-out effort."

"The entire program, from songwriting and composition to song rehearsal and post-production, was completed in just four days."

"That's right, this show is all about something that will kill you!"

The host took a deep breath, pulled out the microphone, and shouted, "Give it your all, trainees! From this moment on, fight with your lives for a future! Now, let's draw lots!"

Colorful lights lit up, nitrogen gas was sprayed out, and names scrolled on the large screen behind them, finally settling on the three characters "Lu Chujiu".

"The first trainee, Lu Chujiu! Make sure they remember your name!"

Lu Chujiu covered her face and ran up to the stage, her white dress swaying like a little flower.

She is under immense mental stress and feels like she's about to die.

The camera was also perfectly positioned on Jia Yi, who was sitting upright, looking confidently at the stage.

The microphone was handed to him, and the host asked:

"Jia Yi, this time your partner is going to sing your song, which is also your new song. How do you feel about that?"

Jia Yi said, "I am very confident. My song resonated with my soul this time, and I believe it is perfect."

The host smiled and said, "So, you're very confident?"

Jia Yi said earnestly, "Absolutely."

The host asked with a mischievous grin, "So, do you have confidence in contestant Lu Chujiu?"

This was clearly a trap set for him, but Jia Yi wasn't going to fall for it. He said:

"Lu Chujiu is a very good trainee, and I believe she can handle my song well."

After the interview, the host didn't waste any more words and handed the stage over to Lu Chujiu.

The light dimmed and then gradually brightened, and the entire band at the back of the stage began to play their accompaniment.

This was Chen Ya's first time hearing Jia Yi's songs. He always said that Jia Yi was "the second best," and he was quite looking forward to it, curious about what his children would be like.

The reason why Jia Yi is called "the second Zhichi" instead of "the second Tianya" or "the second JX" is partly because when Jia Yi became famous, it had not yet been revealed that Zhichi was JX.

On the other hand, it's because Jia Yi's songs have very distinct characteristics; they are all love songs suitable for female mezzo-sopranos, with delicate emotions and graceful melodies.

After listening carefully to the first half of Jia Yi's song, Chen Ya felt cheated.

Disappointed.

Is this the current top level of songwriting in the entertainment industry?

It's not that Jia Yi's songs are bad; they're alright, but there's nothing particularly outstanding about them.

Jia Yi is also like a tailor; he copies a bit of the intro, a bit of the chords, and pieces them together to create his own version, which is very unoriginal.

In fact, it's impossible to create melodies that are completely different from those of our predecessors. During the classical music era, a famous musician once said that all the beautiful melodies in the world had already been written.

That's really true.

There are only a few chord progressions in pop music, such as 1645 and 1625, which have almost become formulas that everyone uses.

The problem with Jia Yi's song is that it's too formulaic. It feels like an ordinary student trying hard to imitate a genius, racking their brains over every detail, but only managing to submit a passing grade.

It's not that it's terrible, but it gives you a "Is that all?" feeling.

The level of competition here is far lower than when I used pseudonyms like "咫尺" and "天涯".

Although he won numerous awards and topped the charts back then, he wasn't without competition; there were still several outstanding musicians among them.

Now all that's left is data.

When the song ended, Lu Chujiu stood on the stage, drenched in sweat and panting heavily.

The spotlight made her feel hot all over, especially her face. She didn't dare to look up, look at the stage, or meet Chen Liang's gaze.

It's a bit... a disaster.

She herself felt that many parts were not handled well, and that it was worse than the previous rehearsals, with several mistakes made.

If, if she could have performed even better...

Lu Chujiu was so aggrieved that she almost sobbed.

The host asked into the microphone, "Lu Chujiu, your performance is over. What are your thoughts on your performance?"

“It was terrible,” Lu Chujiu said. “I made several mistakes.”

The host then asked, "Do you feel you brought out the full potential of this song?"

Lu Chujiu lowered her head guiltily: "No... Teacher Jia Yi really wrote very well, I'm still a bit lacking."

Seeing her looking so wronged, the host couldn't bear to trap her anymore, so he said, "Okay, then let's hand over the comments to the two mentors."

He Su looked serious, but Yu Xiaoxiao took the microphone.

Her first words were:

"Lu Chujiu, you really do make me a little dissatisfied, you know? Do you know why I'm dissatisfied? You lack confidence!"

"As an idol, you must remember that confidence is the peak. I was very satisfied with your performance before. Considering the results of just four days, it was already very good. But I didn't expect you to be so insecure."

"Don't do that again! You must remember that you are the best!"

After saying that, He Su continued his criticism: "Xiao Xiao and I agree. You must be confident. Confidence will affect your stage presence and aura."