While Han Sen and others were preparing for tonight's finals, business cars arriving on the red carpet outside the venue came one after another, including the deputy director of TVB, the director of Jade Channel, etc.
In addition, mainland singers Song Yun and Zhang Minghui were also invited to the scene, which caused a sensation among the media at the scene.
"These two big guys are here too!"
"Didn't Song Yun just terminate her contract with her original company? After three years of litigation, she is finally free. She was a top singer back then and had incredible resources. Unfortunately, because of the lawsuit, she has not been very active in the past two years."
"Why terminated the contract? It seems that the original company squeezed me too hard. After working for two years, it is said that it is difficult to buy a house in the capital."
"Three years ago, Song Yun would not have come to "Xiangjiang Star"."
"Zhang Minghui has become famous very quickly in the past two years. Since he turned into an actor and starred in two film and television dramas, he has become very popular in mainland China. The new drama will also star opposite Meng Shouchang. It feels great to have Jiangnan TV as the backing
Now, the future is bright.”
After a flash of lights, Zhang Minghui and Song Yun walked together on the red carpet.
"I came with a mission today."
Zhang Minghui whispered to Song Yun.
Song Yun's face was full of surprise: "What mission?"
"Secret." Zhang Minghui said with a smile.
Song Yun rolled her eyes at him, showing off all kinds of amorous feelings in an instant, so bright and beautiful that even Zhang Minghui was stunned.
However, thinking of Song Yun's past experience, Zhang Minghui shrank his neck and gave up the thoughts that were about to come up in his mind.
Song Yun is just in her early thirties and debuted at the age of twenty-four. She was an instant hit after her debut. Her album sales were close to those of the first-tier singers of the year. Her second album the following year not only had huge sales, but also won many golden music awards one after another. She has been on the rise ever since.
, became one of the top singers in mainland China, and various resources poured in, pushing Song Yun to a very high position.
It's a pity that the original company's squeeze was too harsh. Not to mention the extremely low album share, the average income from several consecutive concerts did not exceed one million.
Two years after her debut, it would be easy for other popular singers to earn over 10 million yuan, but Song Yun, who is even more popular, could not even buy a house of her choice in Beijing with all her income.
After the incident broke out, the original company even more confidently said that without the company's cultivation, Song Yun would not be able to reach her current heights, and also implied that Song Yun was a model of ungratefulness.
This time, the public opinion field completely detonated. Song Yun couldn't bear it and terminated the contract with the original company. After three years of procrastination, she finally completed all the termination projects in the near future.
However, because of this, Song Yun's popularity has gradually declined in the past three years, and now she has fallen out of the first-line actress seat. However, her singing skills are still there. Although she can no longer sing her previous songs due to copyright reasons, she can sing covers with her amazing voice.
Other songs can still attract countless fans.
Zhang Minghui happens to be ten years older than Song Yun.
He was also a singer in his early years, but later his status gradually declined and he transitioned to become an actor. Unexpectedly, due to his previous experience in shooting commercial short films, Zhang Minghui's acting skills were pure and natural.
The first official male-led TV series he starred in instantly became a topic of conversation across the country. The ratings continued to rise, and Zhang Minghui's transformation was successfully completed.
Because of this, he became associated with Jiangnan TV Station. Soon after, he changed jobs and officially signed with Jiangnan Film and Television Production Company as a contracted actor.
But he has not given up on his old profession. If he is not filming on weekdays, he will be doing acupoint acting in various places.
The reason why I came south to Xiangjiang this time was that in addition to receiving an invitation from TVB, I also received a commission from Jiangnan TV contract director Liao Yuan to observe whether Han Sen, the lead singer of Jinghong Band, is really as good as Gu Min, the deputy director of the purchasing department.
It's so amazing to say.
At first, Zhang Minghui still had doubts, but after learning about Director Liao's recent project "The King of Masked Singer", it suddenly dawned on him and he was full of expectations for this trip.
He knows the status of "The King of Masked Singer" in Taiwan. This is one of the few variety shows that Jiangnan TV Station has focused on creating this year. It is also the most important show this year for Director Liao, a famous variety show director in the industry.
His status is self-evident. To be able to participate in the recording of this program, he is at least of Song Yun's level.
He also knew Han Sen, the lead singer of Jinghong Band, beforehand. When he learned that he had debuted less than half a year ago, he was so surprised that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear. He also instantly understood Director Liao's hesitation when he talked about it with him.
After learning that Han Sen was a singer highly recommended by Gu Min, deputy director of the purchasing department, Zhang Minghui had to sigh that Han Sen's backstage was really tough.
Gu Min almost single-handedly controls the purchase rights for various foreign film and television, variety show and other projects, which happens to be the lifeblood of Director Liao. It is impossible for Director Liao not to give more consideration to singers like Han Sen.
So taking advantage of this event, I entrusted Zhang Mingyuan to travel all the way to Xiangjiang to investigate Han Sen, the lead singer of Jinghong Band.
If he really had the strength, Director Liao would admit it.
It doesn't matter if it's not popular. Director Liao feels that the show "The King of Masked Singer" does not need Han Sen's popularity blessing. From now on, the entire program brand will be the biggest IP.
But if you don't have the strength, then I'm sorry. Even if Director Liao is at odds with Gu Min, he doesn't want this show that he poured his blood and sweat to be tainted before it was even born.
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There is still one hour left before the live broadcast of the finals starts.
After Han Sen and others finished putting on their makeup, Zhao Wenjing looked over it several times, nodded with satisfaction, and then prepared to pack up her makeup bag and leave.
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door and walked in.
"Lao Yan?"
Zhao Wenjing looked up and saw the field manager, Yan, walking in carrying a bag of canned coffee.
"Here, here's the coffee I just bought, one bottle for each person. Let's drink it to refresh ourselves before the game."
Lao Yan is over forty years old. He is a simple and honest man. He is the floor manager of the TVB building and is a familiar face to everyone.
At this time, he laughed and said while handing the coffee in the bag to everyone present.
When he walked to Han Sen, Lao Yan opened the coffee and handed it to Han Sen in front of him. He said with concern: "Sen, are you tired from preparing for the competition recently?"
Han Sen took the coffee and thanked him, "I'm not too tired. The last game was over after a while."
Lao Yan said with a smile: "You sing every time you perform, which makes my heart beat wildly. You are such a good singer. I recently listened to "Next Year Today", and the more I listen to it, the more familiar it becomes. When I think about it carefully, isn't this your voice, Senzai?"
Afterwards, I searched online and it turned out to be you. Haha, your voice is truly unique and highly recognizable. It is simply a treasure. You must protect it."
"Teacher Yan is overly praised."
Han Sen smiled, holding a can of coffee in his hand, and was about to taste it, when suddenly there was a heavy coughing sound outside.
Han Sen didn't pay attention at first, but under Lao Yan's eager gaze, when he was about to drink coffee, he suddenly realized that the coughing sound just now was slightly familiar.
Zhao Yixin?
The alarm bell rang loudly in his heart, he raised his head and glanced at Lao Yan, whose eyes were round and round, and slowly put down the coffee that was brought to his mouth.
"Huh? Why don't you drink it? It doesn't taste good?"
Lao Yan was stunned for a moment, then his tone slowed down, and he enthusiastically took out other drinks from the plastic bag: "I also have new tea here, Maojian produced in Henan Province..."
Han Sen stared at Lao Yan for a while, put the coffee aside, shook his head and said, "I'm not thirsty for the time being."
"Refresh yourself!"
"unnecessary."
Han Sen's face had turned cold. This old Yan was a little abnormal. Coupled with Zhao Yixin's cough just now, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. He looked down at the can of coffee and his thoughts gradually concentrated.
Although Lao Yan opened the can of coffee in front of him, there should be no problem.
But he and Lao Yan only met at TVB and knew almost nothing about each other. With his cautious personality, he should not make such a mistake.
He glanced at Lao Yan's innocent smile and sighed.
Been cheated.
"It's okay. It's okay if you don't drink. I wish you the championship today, but you must stay in good condition. I'll call you when the game starts."
Lao Yan left with a smile on his face, holding the plastic bag.
Zhao Wenjing kept staring at Lao Yan and Han Sen.
She noticed something unusual.
Even Zhong Juntao looked over.
But the heartless Wu Yu and Ge Qingqi didn't notice it at all. They had already reached out to open the drink and were about to sip it.
Zhao Wenjing suddenly shouted: "Don't drink!"
She quickly stepped forward and knocked the coffee out of Wu Yu and Ge Qingqi's hands. With a bang, the two cans of coffee fell to the ground and spilled into the carpet. The liquid that flowed out was obviously instant coffee.
"What are you doing?"
Wu Yu was stunned for a moment and shouted: "Ah Jing, I don't even have the right to drink a cup of coffee!"
Ge Qingqi looked at the coffee that fell on the carpet in a panic: "Oh no, no, no, the carpet is stained. That fierce cleaning lady will probably scold us to death."
Zhao Wenjing looked a little confused and embarrassed. She thought she was overthinking and looked back at Han Sen.
Han Sen put down the sheet music in his hand, picked up the opened can of coffee next to him and smelled it, feeling the fragrance coming from his nose.
Am I really thinking too much?
He suddenly poured some coffee diagonally onto the smooth tabletop.
I saw a silver-white liquid metal slowly flowing down, and then dispersed into small spherical droplets!
Like coffee, but not like...
Han Sen stared at these small droplets and slowly said: "Mercury."
this moment.
The whole lounge was silent.
Zhong Juntao was silent and his eyes were stern.
Wu Yu and Ge Qingqi looked at each other, and the latter turned pale with fear.
Zhao Wenjing's chest kept rising and falling, and she suddenly asked: "Why did Lao Yan do this?"
Han Sen seemed to understand, but he didn't seem to understand.
Can the hatred between each other really reach this level?
He recalled an incident that happened in the circle in his previous life.
Back then, there was a great prodigal singer in the music industry. At the peak of his career, he was poisoned by his assistant and his vocal cords were damaged, and he had no choice but to quit the music industry.
For any singer who regards his voice as his life, this is a devastating blow.
As a result, this prodigal singer went from being at the top of his game to gradually becoming unknown in the end. Unfortunately, he became a victim of the struggles in the entertainment industry.
The darkness of this world is probably beyond the imagination of many people.
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The matter was soon known to director Xu Zongze.
He quickly led a group of staff to come over. When he saw the coffee cans and mercury liquid on the table, he suddenly became furious and shouted: "Old Yan? Find him for me!"
Soon, the entire program team started to get excited, and many viewers were surprised to find that on-site staff were running in and out of the studio and backstage from time to time.
"what happened?"
Many people looked curious, including some of the industry guests sitting in the guest seats waiting for the show to start, all with puzzled faces.
Half an hour later.
"Director Wu, we haven't found the person. We checked the surveillance and found that Lao Yan left the TV station half an hour ago. Now the phone can't be reached. The person has run away!"
Hearing these words, Xu Zongze's expression turned gloomy. He looked at Han Sen and saw Han Sen's calm expression, so he turned around and said:
"Axiang, call the police!"
Hearing this, Xie Fengxiang quickly said: "Absolutely not, Director Xu, the show will start live broadcast soon. Call the police now. When the police come, the live broadcast will be delayed, and maybe there will be a bigger accident."
Xu Zongze gritted his teeth and said, "Is that all?"
"Stop it for now. After tonight's live broadcast ends, I promise to find Lao Yan even if I dig deep! If you really can't find him, call the police!"
Xie Fengxiang looked at Han Sen again: "Sen Zai, tonight, I won't do anything. I will keep an eye on you the whole time. No matter if you are drinking water or anything else, let me try it first to ensure your safety, okay?"
Han Sen saw this, thought about it, and could only nod in agreement.
This industry is very special, and every slightest change can trigger a wave of public opinion.
The direction of public opinion has always been beyond human control.
He understood the director's decision, but he would not let the perpetrator go just like that. He would kill him again and again, to the point where he would not stop.
As for why Lao Yan poisoned himself?
Many people present felt like Ming Jing'er, but there was no absolute evidence and no one would take the initiative to talk about it.
But Wu Yu couldn't hold back his irritable temper, and jumped up and yelled in the corridor: "Zhai Wenjun, I'm bastardizing your ancestors, you fucking bitch..."
Wu Yu has a sentimental side and an even more violent side. He is originally straight-tempered, but now he is so angry that he doesn't care at all and starts scolding the whole building.
Many people knew that Zhai Wenjun and people from Miracle Media Company were also at the scene tonight, but no matter how Wu Yu cursed, no one dared to speak out.
Everyone listened silently to those disgusting words.
Although they didn't understand what happened, since director Xu Zongze acquiesced in this situation, everyone knew that Zhai Wenjun must have done something to hurt the Jinghong Band.
The large-scale search and investigation carried out by all TV station staff just now is definitely related to this move.
For a time, the whole Taiwan was in a state of confusion and rumors spread everywhere.
However, as time goes by.
The live broadcast stage of the finals is finally about to begin.
Sitting in the director's seat, Xu Zongze felt his hands and feet were cold. A great star prospect was almost destroyed in front of him, and it was done by his own people.
If something really happened to Han Sen, everyone would point the finger at him, and he would definitely become a whirlpool of public opinion.
By then, if Lao Yan escapes.
So even if I jump into the Yellow River, I'm afraid it will be difficult to cleanse myself.
The deputy director and the director of Jade Channel heard about this and came to inquire together.
"We have a traitor in our midst!"
Xu Zongze felt his teeth itching with hatred.
He already had a guess in his heart, and now he wanted to kill Zhai Wenjun, a bastard, into pieces immediately.
But without evidence, he didn't dare to talk nonsense.
After hearing the cause and effect, the deputy director and channel director also looked at each other and took a deep breath.
What a ruthless method!
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