Since the fainting incident, Lai Zhiqiang and Liu Qiao Qiao never met each other until the next recording session for The next episode of The Next Music Legend.
Lai Zhiqiang and Liu Qiao Qiao had both put in a lot of effort throughout the weekend, to avoid running into each other.
The next Monday, Liu Qiao Qiao went over to the broadcasting station to record the new episode of the show.
Liu Qiao Qiao like other contestants was called in for a meeting to discuss the next elimination rounds of the competition.
The First elimination rounds had left them with twenty contestants. The next elimination rounds would produce the top ten contestants.
The judges and a few of the guests were already present when Liu Qiao Qiao arrived. Everyone was dressed casually since this wasn't an elimination episode.
Liu Qiao Qiao saw a few familiar faces as she walked in. Liang Changying as usual was seated center stage, surrounded by a large number of alluring fans.
"Typical, no other person like being the center of attention as much as Liang Changying," Liu Qiao Qiao thought seating on the free seat next to a blue-haired contestant in rugged jeans.
Liang Changying loved the attention and the attention loved her. Liang Changying always how to change public opinion in her favor.
During their idol days, Liang Changying managed to establish a hard-working and dedicated person. Which made her very relatable to the public, too bad it was all a lie.
Liang Changying was overly competitive, selfish, and manipulative for her good. Which was why she always clashed with everyone in the group.
Back then Liu Qiao Qiao didn't understand why she was like that, but years later after all she had been through. Liu Qiao Qiao could understand where Liang Changying was coming from.
The entertainment industry was a dog-eat-dog world. It was much worse for idol group members. The competition was a lot worse because most idol groups were made up of more than four members.
Not every member was going to receive any exposure, It was usually all up to luck. Because of the short life span of idol groups, some members never got any exposure until the end of their careers.
"if you like her so much don't you go over there. I'm sure there's a free spot on her fan club" An unfamiliar husky feminine voice said
"Huh, what do you mean?" Liu Qiao Qiao asked turning to her neighbor.
"You have been seated here for a few minutes and you have spent most of your time watching Liang Changying. I was reminding you of your options" Her blue-haired neighbor said.
HaHaHa "Wow that so funny. I think that you are the first person to think that in a while. it's quite refreshing meeting someone that doesn't know my history".
"History?"
"Oh let's forget about that, it's nothing. However, I am sorry to disappoint you but there is no need for you to remind me of my options.
"I am not a fan of Liang Changying, I was just amazed at the numbers of supporters she had so far. It's a lot, I am impressed."
"I wouldn't call them supporters more like minions since I doubt she even knows their names."
"Oh she doesn't, that's not her style. Liang Changying doesn't bother to know these little facts except she needs to."
"Figured. You seem cool for a pretty girl. I like how you aren't fake, I don't think I can tolerate any more of that. I'm Niko Chang, you can call me Niko." She stretched out her hands for a handshake.
"You aren't so bad yourself, I'm Liu Qiao Qiao. You can call me Qiao Qiao." Liu Qiao Qiao gripped her hands into a firm handshake.
"Nice to meet you, Qiao Qiao"
"You too Niko"
The next second the presenter walked over and announced that the camera would begin rolling after the count of five.
As the camera began to roll, the two MCa introduced the show and the judges. After the introduction, the female presenters read out the instructions for the next round of the competition.
"Hello everyone, for the next elimination rounds the rules have been changed a little. This time the contestants will be divided into four groups and will be couched by all our judges for a week.
"After which the elimination rounds will be held. However here is another twist, in this bowl are the names of twenty talented musicians." She gestured at the large transparent bowl then continued
"Euch of the contestants will pick out a piece of paper and each contestant will have to perform a song from the musician whose name is written on the paper."
The news brought a lot of shock to the contestants as this wasn't what they had expected. They had been informed that there would be a twist but no one expected this at all.
"First off we will start with the grouping, we will call out judges to make their selection. Starting with Producer Lai Zhiqiang" the presenter said.
Lai Zhiqiang stepped up on the stage and after the applause died down he raised the microphone and said
"Hello everyone. For my team, I have Liang Changying, Niko Chang, Han Liwei, Zhang Li, and Jiao Jiao."
As their names were called out, the contestants went up to the stage and stood next to Lai Zhiqiang.
After Lai Zhiqiang had selected his team, TJ was called up to select his team.
"Hello everyone, for my team I will have Liu Qiao Qiao, Wang Yongriu, Zhu Yang, Hana, and Mu Changi.
After TJ the rest of the judges made their selection. when everyone had been grouped, the presenter announced the start of the draw.
The contestants went up in turns to make their selection. When it was Liang Changying, she put her hand into the bowl and drew out Li Na's name.
Soon it was Liu Qiao Qiao's turn, she went up the stage, put her hands into the bowl, and selected a random piece of paper. She unfolded the paper and it read
'Producer Lai Zhiqiang' in bold letters.