"Director, it's skyrocketing!"
Backstage, as Jiang Hua and Teacher Li's duet began, the ratings climbed in a straight line.
It was approaching the peak ratings, just a step away from breaking 3.
This was CCTV after all. Breaking 3 was already very high. Even breaking 2 was considered an excellent program standard.
The director had temporarily added more scenes for Jiang Hua, resulting in what just transpired.
Most people knew Jiang Hua despised "Melody". He had even privately told people that he would never sing this song live in his life.
Melody was the goddess in many people's hearts. Being despised like this, her fans were holding a grudge.
You say you despise what? Melody hasn't even despised you.
So this question became the one viewers clamored for the most.
Jiang Hua pondered for a moment and hurriedly explained, "I don't despise this song! I really like the arrangement of this song. It incorporates many elements and even has some R&B..."
He rambled on about a bunch of arrangement concepts.
This was talking about the arrangement while ignoring the facts. Wasn't this just playing dumb?
Besides, discussing the arrangement so professionally - explaining was like making excuses.
The director's voice came through Xiao Ni's earpiece.
"All the viewers are asking him to sing Melody live. Explain it to him. Consider it a reconciliation with the fans. Use your discretion for the specifics."
This was putting him in a difficult position. The other party was also in the system.
Why make things difficult for someone in the system? But he was also quite looking forward to it. Haha, let's see how Jiang Hua will smooth this over in a bit.
This guy was a bit slippery.
Based on the principle of enjoying the drama without minding the trouble...
He leaned over and whispered in Jiang Hua's ear, "Comrade Jiang Hua, look, the behind-the-scenes of the TV show is exploding. Everyone hopes you'll sing Melody. Why don't you sing it once, even just a few lines, as a peace offering to the fans."
The voice was so soft that only Jiang Hua could hear it.
The voice was also very loud, because Xiao Ni was wearing an earpiece, transmitting the sound to the backstage.
Jiang Hua was also in a difficult position. He also wanted to reconcile with the fans, but this song couldn't be sung.
"Xiao Ni ah, this is the stage of Star Avenue. The contestants are the focus. What are you backstage people doing? I can't steal the limelight from the guests. Shouldn't the backstage be controlling comments and diverting focus?"
"Right, on our art troupe's side, I'm also backstage. I understand it well."
The two whispered to each other, faithfully reproduced through Xiao Ni's earpiece.
"Hahaha, these two are whispering, but except for the live audience, everyone else knows. Hey, this guy is quite knowledgeable."
"It broke 3, already at 3.5."
Holy sh*t, the mission was accomplished just like that. The director didn't even want to try anymore.
Originally he wanted to stop the two's exchange, but now he'd just let it develop.
Anyway, there wasn't much time. In a bit, give the contestants more screen time to make up for it.
Seeing that a live broadcast accident was about to happen, Jiang Hua picked up the microphone and started hosting.
"Next, let's welcome our first group of contestants to the stage. Please give them a round of applause."
As soon as he said this, not only the live audience was stunned, even the director backstage was dumbfounded.
Xiao Ni was even more frozen in place. This was CCTV. If you dared to play around like this, forget about appearing on CCTV again.
"Hahaha, the professional audience on site laughed. They're all professionals, really couldn't hold it in."
Xiao Ni immediately reacted and started following the process.
Jiang Hua retreated to the side, sneakily preparing to leave the stage.
"The sense of stealing the spotlight is too strong."
Even the director was mocking Jiang Hua.
"It broke 4."
Breaking 4 was very normal, right? With Jiang Hua being like this, how could he not become popular?
Everyone saw another side of Jiang Hua. This guy's skin was really thick.
He was about to return the microphone to the staff, but the staff didn't dare accept it. Why make things difficult for them working folks?
The female contestant on stage suddenly said to Xin Feng, "Teacher Jiang Hua, I'm your fan. Could you duet with me for the accompaniment session?"
Holy sh*t, did they all agree to bully him, a decades-old elderly man, together?
Xiao Ni also spread his hands, expressing that he was very helpless.
"Hahaha." The live audience really laughed their heads off.
The feeling of being unable to refuse work - this was simply exhilarating.
Was this a serious program? Why did it feel like everyone was letting loose?
Jiang Hua was also speechless. He rubbed his nose and said, "Okay, I'm very happy to be your guest accompanist."
If he refused a young girl, he would be ridiculed for the rest of his life.
Moreover, this female contestant was special. She grew up in an orphanage and pursued her music dream all the way. In her, he saw the persistent spirit of Jun Jun and the others.
He didn't mind helping, but what about her original accompanist?
He Xingfeng said embarrassedly, "That's great. My favorite is 'As White as Snow'."
This girl really knew how to appreciate. National style was the coolest.
But then she said, "But I like your new song even more. Melody is really nice to listen to, and full of emotion."
The boomerang came back so fast?
"Pfft!"
Xiao Ni couldn't hold it in. He was very professional and had never laughed on set, unless he couldn't resist.
"Hahahaha."
A serious variety show, they really turned it into this. Was this okay?
"Next, please welcome He Xingfeng and Jiang Hua to bring us Melody."
Singing this song definitely wouldn't get a high score. This was destined. This song wasn't explosive enough.
Even if you chose "Red Actress", it would be more stunning than this song. Competitions were about being stunning.
You had to catch people's eyes, either with high notes or by doing the unexpected.
Jiang Hua advised, "This song isn't explosive enough. It will probably affect your second round competition score. I think if you change to another song, your results might be better."
He advised earnestly, but the other party still insisted on her choice.
The production team had probably colluded on this, throwing their dignity to the wind for ratings.
"No, I think this song is very good. The arrangement is also my favorite."
The boomerang came back again. He had just been explaining this song's arrangement, and now she said she really liked the arrangement.
Look, now she likes this arrangement. What can you do?
"Hahaha."
This time even the judges laughed. How much did he despise his own song? Weren't you and Melody on pretty good terms?
Jiang Hua said through gritted teeth, "Okay, but don't blame me if the score isn't good."
After saying that, he cleared his throat.
Forget it, let it be destroyed. He couldn't escape this song in this life.
He suddenly felt the song should be made more difficult, ideally with an anti-counterfeiting mark, so not just anyone could sing it.
The two stood on stage, ready. The band teachers began to play.
"Finally understood you've become a memory. No words can explain when others ask..."
This great voice was really blessed by the patriarch. His vocal cords were innate.
Plus, in his previous life he had decades of experience backstage and had even been a music producer.
His singing couldn't be said to be top-notch, but at least first-rate.
The opening lines were mellow, immediately captivating all the listeners.
Listening live versus on the platform were simply two different versions.
This song was actually also a memorial to his first love in his previous life. He didn't know how she was doing now, if she had long been married off.
"Melody, the tune in my mind keeps playing."
"Loved you, there were too many things I forgot to tell you."
One line each, without rehearsal. This was the tacit understanding between singers.
I had to say, the female contestant's strength was formidable. The two interpreted this song in another way.
It brought people a brand new audio-visual feast.
"Wow, this is the power of the Chinese number one ex? It's really nice. Maybe this is the last time Jiang Hua will sing this song. He really despises this song."
"Why despise it? It's really nice to listen to!"
"You don't understand. Jiang Hua doesn't want to cause trouble for Melody. He doesn't want his past innocence to be labeled with money."
Jiang Hua began to enjoy the stage.
To be honest, back at the Butterfly Theater, it seemed Teacher Mao wanted him to hold a fan meeting to appease the fans.
This guy stood them up. The fans were still resentful now.
This could also be considered a reconciliation with the fans.
"Loved you, only after losing you did I know to cherish you..."
The music abruptly stopped. People were stunned for half a minute before starting to cheer and applaud.
"Thank you Jiang Hua, and also He Xingfeng for bringing us this song Melody. Of course, also wishing Miss Melody a happy life."
"Director, it exploded. It directly exploded. The ratings broke 6."
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