novelraw Chapter 38 exploded
Chapter 38 exploded
On stage, the lights shone on Chen Bo, making him look like a real star.
No, it's more dazzling than a star; it's a protagonist's radiance that shines from within.
In the director's control room, director Zhang Guanhai was so excited he was practically jumping for joy. Next to him, music director Lao Liu had pulled out his phone and started frantically sending messages: "Found a treasure! This is going to be a huge hit! Contact the copyright holders immediately, before anyone else realizes!"
Backend access.
After Chen Bo came down, Bei Weiwei followed.
She ignored the staff members carrying cameras and filming behind-the-scenes footage in the corridor; her eyes were only on the figure returning from the side of the stage.
"Chen Bo!"
She cried out, her voice trembling with tears, and then, like a little pink bird, she flew straight into Chen Bo's arms.
Before Chen Bo could react, a soft body, carrying a faint scent of perfume, bumped into him.
He caught it instinctively, and looking down, he saw Bei Weiwei's upturned face, her eyes red-rimmed, with tears still clinging to her eyelashes, but her eyes were surprisingly bright.
"You sang so well... so well..." She hugged his waist tightly, burying her face in his chest. "My heart aches for you... but I'm also so happy for you..."
The cameraman filming the behind-the-scenes footage immediately pointed his lens at them, even though it was almost certain that this segment would not be broadcast.
The program features tens of thousands of shots per second.
Sponsors will not allow unauthorized personnel to appear in the footage.
Chen Bo felt a little embarrassed, but mostly touched. He gently patted Bei Weiwei's back and said, "Thank you, Weiwei, thank you for coming."
"I can't control myself..." Bei Weiwei sniffed, only then realizing there were still cameras around, but she didn't let go immediately. Instead, she hugged him tighter and whispered, "Let me hug you a little longer, just a little longer..."
At the entrance of the passage, Zhou Lingyan and Zhao Lulu also arrived.
When Zhou Lingyan saw Bei Weiwei clinging to Chen Bo, she paused for a moment, and an inexplicable feeling of unease suddenly surged up in her heart.
Strange.
When she found out that Xu Yueqing had slept with Chen Bo, apart from thinking that Xu Yueqing deserved it and that Chen Bo was amazing, she didn't seem to have any special feelings, and even felt a little secretly pleased.
But now, watching Bei Weiwei hug Chen Bo so naturally, tearfully expressing her heartache and admiration, she actually felt a little uncomfortable.
My back molars are a little itchy.
"Assistant Bei, be mindful of your public image." Zhou Lingyan walked over with her arms crossed, her tone so sour it could pickle cucumbers. "Didn't you see there are cameras? If this gets broadcast, people will think Chen Bo has a scandal right after becoming famous."
Bei Weiwei reluctantly let go of Chen Bo, but her hand was still clutching his sleeve. She turned to look at Zhou Lingyan, her eyes red but her tone firm: "I'm not afraid. Chen Bo sang so well and moved so many people. What's wrong with me hugging him as a friend? The innocent will clear themselves."
"Friends?" Zhou Lingyan raised an eyebrow. "The way they acted just now didn't seem like ordinary friends."
"Then what do you think he's like?" Bei Weiwei retorted, tears still streaming down her cheeks, but her eyes remained unwavering. "Like a girlfriend? So what? Chen Bo is single now, and I'm single too. I like him, I want to hug him, what's the problem?"
Zhou Lingyan was speechless for a moment.
At this moment, Zhao Lulu also came over. Ignoring the undercurrent between Zhou Lingyan and Bei Weiwei, she stared intently at Chen Bo, exaggeratedly patting her chest: "Teacher Chen, Boss Chen, you almost made me cry on stage just now, you know that! My makeup was ruined!"
As she spoke, she opened her arms and said, "If Bei Weiwei can hug, why can't I? Anyway, you're single now, and I'm single too. Hugging each other to absorb some of her charm isn't too much to ask, is it?"
Before Chen Bo could react, Zhao Lulu had already pounced on him, giving him a tight, sisterly hug, though it was a bit too strong, almost suffocating him.
"Be gentle..." Chen Bo said helplessly.
"I don't care!" Zhao Lulu hugged him like a koala, then patted his back hard. "You sang so amazingly! I'm telling you, you'll be a star after the show airs! Remember to treat me then, I want to eat the most expensive food!"
Zhou Lingyan's eyes widened as he watched Zhao Lulu also hug him.
Zhao Lulu, that crazy girl... she wouldn't be involved in stealing men too, would she?
I've never seen her show any particular talent before. Could it be that she was captivated by tonight's singing, or is she just joining in the fun?
The staff member filming nearby initially thought to himself when they saw Bei Weiwei hugging Chen Bo: "This newcomer is just starting to make a name for himself, and his girlfriend is already asserting her dominance? She's quite pretty."
Then, Zhao Lulu hugged him too, leaving everyone stunned.
What... is going on?
Two beautiful women, and they're so intimate?
Upon closer inspection, he discovered that Zhou Lingyan, dressed in a red dress, was stunningly beautiful but looked rather unwell, standing at the entrance of the passage...
Holy crap, it turns out to be the Queen of the entertainment industry, Zhou! My apologies for not recognizing her.
The staff quietly moved the camera lens away a little.
In the entertainment industry, even if someone has several beautiful girlfriends... cough, close friends of the opposite sex, it's not impossible.
At this moment, the seven initial singers also came out of their respective dressing rooms, ready to go to the front of the stage to participate in the next segment.
Wang Han, who was walking at the front, immediately spotted Chen Bo, who was surrounded by two beautiful women. He smiled and walked over, extending his hand: "Chen Bo, you sang really well! You're a promising young talent!"
Chen Bo quickly broke free from Zhao Lulu's clutches and politely shook hands with Wang Han: "Teacher Wang, you flatter me. I'm still far behind you."
"Don't be modest." Wang Han patted his shoulder, his eyes sincere. "This song is well-written and well-sung; the emotions are just right. I couldn't write a song like this."
Bai Linlin also came over. She had touched up her makeup and regained her elegant demeanor as the "Jade Girl Leader," but her gaze towards Chen Bo clearly held more importance and appreciation: "Chen Bo, your performance was outstanding. The song was very profound, and your singing was very steady. It's hard to believe that this is your first time on such a big stage."
"Thank you, Teacher Bai," Chen Bo said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Zhang Zhenhan walked over coolly, hands in his pockets, and lightly punched Chen Bo in the chest: "Kid, not bad! You gave me goosebumps! Want to collaborate sometime? I have a story, do you have a song?"
"Teacher Zhang, you flatter me. I will definitely ask for your guidance when I have the chance," Chen Bo said with a smile.
Song Qian, Li Jie, and other singers also came over to greet them, and their words were no longer the perfunctory treatment they used to give to those with connections, but rather genuine recognition and respect.
That's just how realistic this industry is; if you have the ability, you'll earn respect.
Chen Bo responded to each question with a respectful yet humble attitude, neither overly enthusiastic nor impolite, which further improved the impressions of the senior colleagues.
Just as the backstage area was bustling with activity, filled with a mutually flattering atmosphere of "the younger generation is formidable" and "the future is promising," two more figures appeared at the other end of the passageway.