Entertainment: My wife is a superstar

Chapter 48 Boos

They didn't understand what was churning in Lin Yi's mind at that moment; they were just speculating based on common thinking within the industry.

Special guests come here not only for appearance fees, but also to get screen time and increase exposure and generate buzz.

To them, Lin Yi's earnest note-taking was nothing more than another, more sophisticated or deliberate way of grabbing the spotlight.

But they were wrong.

Lin Yi agreed to be a special guest on "The Voice of Heaven" for a very simple reason.

A secondary reason was the program team's sincere invitation.

The main reason is that Yu Nuannuan is going to perform on this stage today, and he wants to watch her performance from the best spot.

As for the exposure that comes from being a guest on this music variety show, that's not something Lin Yi needs to pursue.

He barely noticed the scrutinizing and subtly mocking glances he received from the guests next to him.

Perhaps influenced by Lin Yi, these guests are putting in extra effort today.

When the singers on stage got emotionally charged, they swayed their bodies to the rhythm.

When the singers sang with deep emotion, they closed their eyes and became completely absorbed in the music.

One person even teared up when they heard a sentimental ballad, and wiped their eyes with a tissue when the camera panned across them.

They were much more dedicated than the special guests in previous episodes.

In the control room, several staff members couldn't help but laugh as they watched the monitor screen over the guest area.

"Hey, Director Lu," a young screenwriter said, sidling up to the director, Lu Ming, pointing at the screen with a smile.

"This last-minute guest was really great; the show was a huge success."

Look, the others, spurred on by his words, are getting more and more into it.

A person in charge of editing chimed in, "Yeah, especially that one, she seemed to be crying just now."

Gradually, the guests realized something was wrong.

Lin Yi seemed genuinely engrossed in writing something, showing no intention of stealing the spotlight.

He's not a king of rolls at all; he simply doesn't care.

Once they realized what was happening, the guests seemed to deflate, losing their motivation to perform and slumping down.

"Director Lu, the guests seem a bit off." The young director noticed the problem.

He thought for a moment and said, "After this group finishes singing, should we let the guest performers say a few words?"

"Give him some screen time to provoke the other guests?"

Director Lu, who was staring at the control panel, waved his hand without looking up when he heard this: "You're overthinking it."

He paused for a moment before turning his head slightly and saying, "This person is not a shill I hired."

"Huh?" Several staff members were stunned. "Then he is...?"

"He is a friend of Teacher Liao."

"He's a friend of Teacher Liao, so asking him to cooperate shouldn't be a problem, right?" the young director continued.

"What's the rush? I haven't finished yet." Director Lu paused, then continued:

"He is also the boss of Earth Entertainment."

Director Lu gave a brief introduction, "You know 'Detective X', right? That's what their company made."

He's now a VIP guest on Tencent Video, holding major intellectual property rights, and is also a top-tier songwriter.

Upon hearing Director Lu's words, the group realized what was happening, their faces showing a look of sudden realization, "Oh, it was him," mixed with a hint of surprise.

They must know that "Detective X" was so popular recently.

I never expected that the young man was the head screenwriter and boss.

Today I was sitting in the guest seat of my own show, quietly writing something.

"So," Director Lu looked away and continued staring at the screen, "people probably come here simply to find a good spot to watch the performance."

Don't even think about bothering him, and don't expect him to cooperate with us to create any kind of entertainment effect.

If he doesn't show any reaction, let's just pretend he doesn't exist and go about our business, understand?

The staff members looked at each other and nodded: "Understood, Director Lu."

……

Another group of singers has finished their performance.

Lin Yi put down his pen, put away the paper and notebook, adjusted his posture, and looked like he was watching the performance intently.

It wasn't that this group of singers sang particularly well, but Lin Yi knew that the next group would be Yu Nuannuan and Liao Yuzhu.

The singers bowed as they left the stage, and the applause and cheers from the audience were more enthusiastic than those of any of the previous groups.

Their popularity and performance weren't much stronger than the previous groups.

The cheers were mostly directed at Liao Yuzhu and Yu Nuannuan, who were about to appear on stage.

Liao Yuzhu is the biggest star singer in this season of "The Voice of China" and the most popular contestant on the show.

After a two-year hiatus, Yu Nuannuan has made a comeback and is gaining momentum, with the potential to challenge for the title of top star once again.

Their pairing is undoubtedly the biggest highlight of this episode.

Moreover, there's an unclear history of grudges between them, which adds to the entertainment value for the audience.

Before the applause subsided, the stage lights temporarily went out.

A beam of light shone from the side, first illuminating Liao Yuzhu's figure.

Liao Yuzhu wore a smart black stage suit, paired with matching trousers, and her hair was neatly tied up.

Liao Yuzhu walked steadily onto the stage from the right-hand aisle, waving gently to the audience as she went, exuding maturity, confidence, and a powerful presence.

Immediately afterwards, another spotlight shone from the left side of the stage, and Yu Nuannuan's figure appeared in the beam of light.

Yu Nuannuan did not choose an overly glamorous outfit today.

Her long hair was naturally draped over her shoulders, and her face was clean and clear, with almost no visible makeup, yet she looked exceptionally beautiful.

She was wearing a simple, light-colored long dress; the dress was well-tailored and not revealing.

But it cleverly outlines the body's lines, giving it a warm and stunning feel under the light.

Lin Yi's gaze followed the beam of light and landed on Yu Nuannuan, watching her walk step by step to the center of the stage.

Liao Yuzhu and Yu Nuannuan met in the center of the stage. They glanced at each other and nodded as a greeting.

Liao Yuzhu took the initiative to extend her arm, and Yu Nuannuan also took it.

The moment this action, which should have shown a gesture of reconciliation or cooperation, was completed.

Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted from the audience.

"Yu Nuannuan, get out of here!"

"Don't try to ride on the coattails of bamboo!"

"Ungrateful! After putting each other down, they come back to pretend to be sisters?"

"Bamboo, wake up! How did she treat you before?!"

"Your fans are fighting for you, and what do you do? You just make peace with your rivals! Have you no shame?!"

There were more than a hundred people, making up about a quarter of the audience.

Their organized shouting, coupled with the small and relatively enclosed size of the auditorium, amplified the volume of their voices.

The director and staff on set were clearly caught off guard, and the air in the control room froze instantly.

This was undoubtedly a serious programming mishap.

Director Lu was the first to come to his senses.

"What's going on with the people at the ticket gate? How did these people get in?" he roared at the logistics team.