This star doesn’t work overtime

Cube Entertainment Headquarters.

Both Shen Shenghui and Zhang Yupeng reported to Qin Yuhai's office.

Qin Yuhai leaned on the boss's chair, looked out the window at the Huangpu River, and asked softly: "What has Wang Cheng been doing these days?"

Shen Shenghui immediately replied: "Every day I call the dormitory manager and ask. In the past few days, he reads and writes in the dormitory in the morning. When he gets up at noon, he and Han Xiao go to the Huangpu River to look at houses. According to the feedback, the houses he looks at are all It’s priced around 100 million…”

Qin Yuhai closed his eyes and asked: "Han Xiao? That judge of Tomorrow's Idol, Han Xiao?"

Shen Shenghui nodded: "Yes, that's her. She has been a judge since the spring and summer program, and she has been chasing Wang Cheng since then. However, Wang Cheng didn't pay much attention to her. However, Han Xiao has been insisting. This is in the industry It’s no secret! Mr. Qin, this is also good news for us. "

"Wang Cheng is willing to spend his shirt to buy a luxury house here, so he definitely intends to stay there for a long time. The possibility of renewing the contract with us is greatly increased..."

Qin Yuhai nodded: "Well, buying a house is a good sign, and it can be regarded as a tie for him in the Magic City. Han Xiao's identity is not simple, but I have some friendship with an uncle of hers. If she is really together with Wang Cheng , I can use this line to persuade Wang Cheng through Han Xiao! How are you preparing your plan? "

Shen Shenghui did not dare to ask more about Han Xiao. This person was also someone who could not be provoked in the circle. He just nodded and said: "It's almost done."

Qin Yuhai looked at Zhang Yupeng: "How was the discussion over there?"

Zhang Yupeng said: "In the past few days, many heads of major TV stations or variety show directors have come here, and they all want to take advantage of the opportunity to sign Wang Cheng to appear on the show. The most sincere among them are Director Zhang Huizhong of Xiangnan Satellite TV, and Director Wu Tong from Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV, and our acquaintance Director Liu from Dragon TV..."

"The prices they offered were all between 100 million and 130 million. The highest bidder was Director Li, 130 million! Zhang Huizhong bid 120 million, and Wu Tongdu bid 100 million. Others The bids are all between 80 million and 100 million!”

"In addition to the price, CCTV actually also sent an invitation."

Qin Yuhai asked doubtfully: "Didn't Wang Cheng already reject the invitation to the Spring Festival Gala?"

Zhang Yupeng shook his head: "It's not an invitation to the Spring Festival Gala. It's CCTV planning to prepare a traditional cultural program next year. The budget is not high and it is a policy program. I hope to invite Wang Cheng to do the opening performance of the first period. He will perform Chinese Kung Fu. It fits well. Traditional cultural elements. The price is not high, only five million. It’s just an opening performance plus the recording of the first program. We won’t continue to cooperate in the future, and they can’t afford the price.”

"For their program, five million is already a very high price. According to their plan, their program will invite some big names in the cultural field to participate, but will not invite people from the entertainment industry, so the price is not high. High. They are not going there for the ratings, but just to complete the above policy tasks and promote traditional culture."

After hearing this, Qin Yuhai opened his eyes, lit up slightly, and said: "Then you can agree to let him go and build a relationship with CCTV. Don't worry about our company just because Wang Cheng refused the Spring Festival Gala twice. It can still be done. Get in touch with those cultural giants!”

The entertainment circle, also known as the literary and art circle, is inextricably linked to cultural people.

Rubik's Cube Entertainment has been developing in Magic City for many years and has close ties with many cultural figures in the Yangtze River Delta. Many local cultural celebrities have temporary jobs at Rubik's Cube Entertainment and receive wages all year round, but they basically never come to work. But the effect it played was no less than that of some big names in the industry.

If he could use this opportunity to build relationships with Wang Cheng and cultural celebrities in Beijing, Qin Yuhai would absolutely be willing to do so, even without paying him.

Qin Yuhai asked again: "How was the discussion at Penguin Entertainment?"

Zhang Yupeng immediately said: "At the beginning, Penguin Entertainment still refused to let go of the shares of Tomorrow's Idol. It only wanted to give a contract of 60 million for the remaining performances. If you count three performances, the price of a single performance is as high as 20 million. , will be the highest single performance notice fee in our entertainment industry, it is absolutely sky-high."

"However, in the past few days, due to Wang Cheng's departure, the popularity of Tomorrow's Idol has dropped a lot compared to last week, and the number of people following it has also dropped sharply."

"So, Penguin Entertainment relented a little. However, they were only willing to sell 0.5% of the shares. We asked for 10%, but the other party refused, and the negotiations were temporarily deadlocked."

Shen Shenghui whispered: "They are waiting for the ratings of this episode of Tomorrow's Idol!"

Zhang Yupeng nodded: "Yes, they spent a lot of resources on Wen Yixiao, Du Wei, Huang Bin, and Pink Era, Flame Youth Girl, trying to stabilize the ratings as much as possible."

Qin Yuhai knocked on the table and asked, "What do you expect their ratings to be this time?"

Zhang Yupeng smiled and said confidently: "Because they still wanted to wait for Wang Cheng to return, they did not change the live broadcast time. It will be live broadcast at 5 p.m.! Although Wen Yixiao is extremely popular with more than 40 million fans, Du Wei has already Touching the threshold of surpassing the first-tier level, we have 29 million fans! We also have Huang Bin, Mo Bailin, Ma Yunfei and five or six of our first-tier affiliates..."

"Pink Era and Flame Youth are also very popular!"

"However, I predict that the ratings will not exceed 3.5, and it may be just after 3 o'clock, or even less than 3 o'clock. During this time period, if there are no special highlights and wonderful performances to attract the audience, we will not I’ll stay in front of the TV.”

Shen Shenghui said in agreement: "The popularity and number of discussions on the Tomorrow Idol program have dropped significantly recently, which is a symptom."

Qin Yuhai nodded: "Then let's wait, we are not in a hurry. However, don't get too stalemate with Penguin Entertainment by then. My goal is 3% to 5% of the shares of Tomorrow's Idol. There is one person who can enter A stepping stone to the market is enough.”

Zhang Yupeng: "Okay, we are measured!"

Qin Yuhai: "By the way, how many sales of Wang Cheng's works have been sold?"

Zhang Yupeng said nothing.

Shen Shenghui immediately reported: "Mr. Qin, Wang Cheng's nunchucks once again broke the weekly sales record. As of this morning, the sales volume has exceeded 60 million! The highest sales of the Nine Grass Compendium have exceeded 95 million, the most It will exceed 100 million in two weeks, making it the fastest sales volume to exceed 100 million."

Qin Yuhai closed his eyes again and asked calmly: "What is his total sales volume?"

Shen Shenghui said in a low voice: "More than 580 million yuan. With Wang Cheng's sales volume, it is definitely the top share. He can get 80% of the sales, more than 400 million yuan in share income, and he can still pay full tax." Two to three hundred million..."

call……

Qin Yuhai took a deep breath to calm down.

Shen Shenghui saw Qin Yuhai's greed for the money and whispered: "Mr. Qin, maybe we can not recognize the supplementary agreement that Wang Cheng and Liu Jinfeng signed before..."

Qin Yuhai opened his eyes instantly, glared at Shen Shenghui and said, "Don't say such words again."

Shen Shenghui nodded immediately: "Yes, Mr. Qin!"

Qin Yuhai said seriously: "With Wang Cheng, the promises made must be fulfilled. You can arrange any job for him that you think is acceptable, but you cannot break the contract or break the law for him. I understand that he has an extremely paranoid attitude." He has obsessive-compulsive disorder and doesn’t want to break the contract, but if we break the contract with him first, he will definitely react!”

Shen Shenghui and Zhang Yupeng both complained at the same time.

Anyway, they can't understand this extreme obsessive-compulsive disorder.

but……

They also know that anyway, they just don't want to leave any evidence for Wang Cheng to breach the contract or break the law.

Shen Shenghui said seriously: "Yes, Mr. Qin, I will remember it."

Qin Yuhai lay on the chair again, closed his eyes and said: "We can only get less than one-tenth of this money, but it is more than 40 million, which is not too small!"

Simply looking at the amount, Wang Cheng's music works alone contributed more than 40 million in profits to the company, which is indeed not a small amount. In this era of declining Chinese music circles, it can even be said to be a very high income from music works.

Moreover, this is not all this year, it is just more than two months of income. If nothing unexpected happens in the future, Rubik's Cube Entertainment can earn at least 100 million in income from Wang Cheng's music works.

but……

Based on this calculation, Wang Cheng can earn 800 million, or even more than 900 million in music sales revenue...

When Qin Yuhai thought of this, he took another deep breath to calm himself down.

Otherwise, he was really afraid that if he got angry, he would find a killer to assassinate Liu Jinfeng to vent his anger.

Shen Shenghui and Zhang Yupeng saw that Qin Yuhai was in a bad mood, so they remained silent and dared not speak.

Qin Yuhai was silent for a few seconds and said calmly: "Okay! That's it. The company's focus now is still on the negotiation with Penguin Entertainment, which is related to the company's development strategy for the next ten years."

Zhang Yupeng was responsible for this matter, so he immediately nodded and said: "Yes, Mr. Qin!"

Qin Yuhai added: "The issue of Wang Cheng's contract renewal is even more important. The plan should be produced as soon as possible. This is related to the company's development strategy for the next thirty years."

Shen Shenghui immediately nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Qin!"

…………

This week.

Wang Cheng seemed to have returned to the leisurely time he had spent half a month resting after the end of spring and summer with you!

Every day I read books, write, take a walk, go for a run, stroll around a strange city, look at the familiar Huangpu River, go to the library...

Cozy and comfortable.

Han Xiao rushed back to the South Guangdong Tomorrow Idol program group on the third day.

However, she also took Wang Cheng to look at seven or eight houses. Wang Cheng took a fancy to one of them, a large flat in Tangyuan, which is mainly populated by rich people. The total value is more than 111 million and the area is more than 350 yuan. Flat house!

Of course, Wang Cheng can't afford it now, and he hasn't made any agreement with the agent. He believes that such an expensive mansion can't be sold in a day or two. When Penguin Music's share of the money comes in, this house should still be there... …

If it is really sold during this period.

Wang Cheng doesn’t care!

Just find another set.

At lunch time.

Zhang Hanwen went back to the dormitory cafeteria to eat with Wang Cheng and said, "Tomorrow Idol will broadcast live again in the afternoon. The broadcast time is still at five o'clock. Do you want to watch it?"

Wang Cheng shook his head and said he didn't want to see it.

Zhang Hanwen smiled and said: "I made an appointment with other trainees to watch together in the afternoon. They all liked Wen Yixiao's performance, and it was also the first performance of the two major girl groups Pink Era and Flame Youth in China! You Do you know about the Pink Age and Flame Youth?”

Wang Cheng shook his head, saying he didn't know and had no interest.

Zhang Hanwen immediately said: "Hahaha, you will know it as soon as I tell you. They are the ones who rushed to the stage to hug and interact with you when you performed last time. The four of them look two-dimensional at first glance, and they are from the island country. The Flame Youth Girl Group and several others are from the pink era of baseball country.”

Wang Cheng's eyebrows moved, but he remembered those girls, and also remembered that he heard Huang Bin and Mo Bailin talk about them being part of the Pink Era and Flame Youth girl groups...

Zhang Hanwen smiled and said: "You are not online, so you don't know. The last time you avoided their interactions on the stage, it has been edited into emoticons, which are everywhere. It's very funny! I heard that in other countries in Southeast Asia, The country is also very popular..."

Wang Cheng was still eating, but he was also listening to what Zhang Hanwen said.

Zhang Hanwen: "In the past few days, Rubik's Cube Entertainment has been integrating our resources, and Sister Hua has officially become my exclusive agent. Sister Hua said that she is applying to the company for resources for my official debut, but now they are not interested in The artists of Dongxing Entertainment are not very friendly and asked me to wait."

"I said I'm not in a hurry. Anyway, I'm busy studying and practicing every day, so I don't panic at all. I think I'm much better now than I was a month ago..."

This is progress made with purpose and under pressure. Zhang Hanwen feels that the effect of his practice during this period is similar to the total effect of his previous two years as a trainee, and he has made rapid progress.

Zhang Hanwen glanced at Wang Cheng, and then whispered: "I heard from Sister Hua that the company may assign you an exclusive agent."

Wang Cheng said calmly: "Follow them."

Although, he doesn't feel like he needs an agent.

However, it doesn't matter to him if the company wants to arrange an agent, as long as it doesn't disturb his work and rest time.

Zhang Hanwen also talked about some gossip about Rubik's Cube Entertainment integrating Dongxing Entertainment resources.

Wang Cheng also listened silently for a while, then got up and went back to the dormitory after eating: "I'm going back first."

Zhang Hanwen smiled and said: "Okay, you can go take a nap, bye..."

Wave goodbye.

Wang Cheng went back to his dormitory, picked up a brush and wrote a few words, then fell down and slept leisurely.

After Zhang Hanwen had eaten, he quickly ran back to the training base and made an appointment with the others to watch the live broadcast of Tomorrow's Idol at five o'clock!

…

Southern Guangdong Province.

Everyone on the Tomorrow Idol program team was extremely nervous.

The live broadcast is about to begin.

It was a bit more nervous than the first time they broadcast live at five o'clock.

Guo Shouxin called the publicity manager to ask about the situation: "How is the public opinion now? How popular is our program?"

The person in charge of publicity immediately replied: "It's still about the same. The overall popularity and number of topics of our program have dropped by more than 70% compared to the same time last week! This is also because of the blessing of two girl groups, Pink Era and Flame Youth. , otherwise it will drop even more.”

"Although Wen Yixiao has occupied the top spot in the past two days, the popularity and topic volume are more than 80% lower than Wang Cheng at the same time last week..."

"Many viewers said that without Wang Cheng, they are not so eager to watch our live broadcast. If you want to watch Wen Yixiao, Pink Era, and Flame Youth, you can wait until Penguin Video is online before watching the rebroadcast! It will not be available on May 5 Watch the live broadcast at 1 o’clock!”

"The extremely high ratings of the first two episodes have caused many people to give up on some important things and stay in front of the TV in order to watch Wang Cheng's live broadcast. Now these people may be lost..."

Guo Shouxin nodded with a solemn expression: "Continue to pay attention and report any situation at any time."

The head of publicity turned and left.

Liu Jiahui looked at the behind-the-scenes footage of the live broadcast and whispered: "I just hope it doesn't drop too much! What's the ratings now?"

Guo Shouxin: "I don't know, it hasn't been sent over yet!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the staff member opened the door of the office and walked in. He handed a report to Guo Shouxin anxiously: "Director Guo, take a look!"

Guo Shouxin immediately took it over and looked at it, and Liu Jiahui also hurriedly got up and came over to look at the data!

Seeing the numbers on the report, their expressions changed drastically at the same time...

Guo Shouxin looked at the staff and asked seriously: "Are the numbers correct?"

The staff member nodded and said affirmatively: "I have checked with you several times, yes..."

Guo Shouxin took a deep breath, waved his hand and asked the staff to leave. He sat heavily on the chair and said with a wry smile: "I didn't expect it to be so much lower than we expected..."

Liu Jiahui also had a solemn face, and his eyes were full of thinking, thinking about what to do next.

They can get a rough idea of ​​the ratings just from the launch.

Last week’s premiere ratings were over 2 points!

This week, it dropped directly to only 1.5...

The decline is huge.

It was beyond their expectations and imagination.

They expect it to be a good start if it starts airing at 1.8.

Unexpectedly, it is only 1.5 now!

Then whether the live broadcast ratings of this episode can get 3 points is a question!

because!

Neither Wen Yixiao nor Du Wei has the terrifying appeal of Wang Cheng, and it is impossible for them to raise the ratings by more than a little on their own.

Although Pink Era and Flame Youth have gained a lot of popularity on the Internet after being hyped, it is the first live broadcast performance in China after all. The audience base will not be too high, and it will definitely not be able to increase the ratings too much.

If the final highest ratings cannot even reach 3 points...

The two looked at each other, both of them afraid to think about it.

However, the live broadcast has already started.

There is nothing they can do now but watch the show here and hope that the ratings don't drop too much!

Liu Jiahui looked at the phone and wanted to call Lei Zhenzong directly several times, but he thought that these were only the opening ratings and the final ratings had not yet been released, so he could only wait patiently.

…

Live broadcast.

Wen Yixiao was sitting in the contestants' seat, exuding a demure aura, which was a little out of tune with the lively scene around her. She looked at the Pink Era and Flame Youth not far away, and then looked at Han Xiao who had already sat down on the stage. Han Xiao was talking and laughing with Feng Tang, with a halo in his eyes.

Bagua teammates could roughly guess Wen Yixiao's thoughts and whispered: "I heard that Han Xiao went to the Magic City and stayed for three days before coming back. If the show team hadn't urged her, she might not have come back."

Song Xue reached out and rubbed Bagua teammate's head to shut her up.

Bagua teammate smiled, then changed his tone and said: "Teacher Feng Tang is very popular now. Three days after the new song was released, the sales have exceeded 20 million. It is his best-selling work in recent years... What a pity. When we met Wang Cheng, Little Fairy and Du Wei, you three newcomers were so suppressed that you couldn't even see your shadow."

"Wang Cheng sells 60 million yuan a week, Little Fairy sells more than 37 million yuan a week, and Du Weiwei sells more than 31 million yuan a week!"

Song Xue looked at a girl in black in the audience and said, "Look, Zhu Ziqi is here."

Several people were slightly surprised and looked at the girl in black sitting in the audience. She was all in black, with long straight black hair, a black dress, and black leather shoes. The whole person was very solemn and had a slightly mature appearance. She also had the air of a royal sister, chatting and laughing with Chen Hao and Xiao Daohong next to her.

Bagua teammate looked at Zhu Ziqi and whispered: "Isn't she not coming to watch the performance of Tomorrow's Idol? Why did she come this time? Humph, she is defeated."

Wen Yixiao said calmly: "Although we won, Zhu Ziqi's strength is not weak. Don't underestimate her."

The Bagua teammate said oh, but still looked at Zhu Ziqi with displeasure, and whispered: "Looking at her mature appearance, those who didn't know would have thought she was 27 or 28 years old, but she is actually only 20 years old."

Coincidentally, Zhu Ziqi also looked over and looked into the eyes of Wen Yixiao and others without showing any signs of weakness. She also nodded and smiled at Wen Yixiao and others.

Wen Yixiao also smiled at Zhu Ziqi, like a good friend he hadn't seen for a while.

However, the two are rivals at Shonan TV and have no friendship in private.

Zhu Ziqi lost to Wen Yixiao, but the gap was not very big.

Zhu Ziqi also relied on a variety show to accumulate more than 10 million fans and step into the front line. Even without the support of Tomorrow's Idol stage, her number of fans during this period has exceeded 18 million. When she debuts, she will be released. Two musical works, and then a variety show to promote and operate, the super first-line celebrity position is stable.

Its own strength has also been recognized by many professionals in the industry.

Without Wen Yixiao and Wang Cheng, Zhu Ziqi would definitely be the most eye-catching new trainee this year. It is inevitable to win the championship in Tomorrow's Idol. With the blessing of the popularity of Tomorrow's Idol stage, the popularity among fans will not lose to the current Wen Yixiao. many.

Unfortunately……

I met Wen Yixiao and was eliminated, and then I met Wang Cheng who was very popular in Tomorrow's Idol and stole too much traffic and attention. Now the number of fans is less than 20 million, which is not much different from the previous Wen Yi. Akatsuki has put a lot of distance between them.

Therefore, Zhu Ziqi can be said to have disappeared during this period. Today's appearance in the audience of Tomorrow's Idol is her first public appearance after being eliminated by Wen Yixiao.

At this time, the performance officially begins.

Wen Yixiao called on several teammates to head backstage.

Other trainees made way for them.

Huang Bin and Mo Bailin stood up, then watched them leave and sat down again. Everyone's face was full of anxiety.

The agent next to him, Chen Xiaoyong, encouraged him in a low voice: "Huang Bin, don't be nervous. Just perform normally as you did during practice. Don't you still trust Teacher Sun Gang's skills? He has studied with Wang Cheng for so long. , is already a gold medal dancer in the industry, and the performance I have carefully choreographed for you this time will be absolutely fine."

"Huang Bin, you will be the lead singer later, you must not be nervous!"

Huang Bin and others nodded, took deep breaths, forced a smile and relaxed themselves.

This is the first time they have performed alone on a big stage like Tomorrow's Idol, and it is a live performance, and they have to sing really. To say they are not nervous would be a lie.

However, several people also continued to cheer themselves up.

Because they know that they cannot rely on Wang Cheng forever. Wang Cheng said that he will not debut in a group with them, so they will soon debut independently, and then they will need to rely on themselves.

so……

They know that this is a test and an exercise for them, and it is a hurdle that they must overcome.

Once you cross it, it will be a transformation, and you will gradually be able to stand alone...

If you can't cross it, it will be very difficult in the future.

Several people cheered each other up and were ready at any time.

In the audience...

Zhu Ziqi sat with Chen Hao, Xiao Daohong and other eliminated contestants from other programs.

Zhu Ziqi watched Wen Yixiao and others walk out of the stage and whispered: "Wen Yixiao has made great progress during this period."

Chen Hao smiled and said: "Yes, Ziqi, don't let her pull you too far."

Zhu Ziqi smiled without saying a word, her eyes full of confidence.

She almost disappeared during this period, but she was not idle. She was also practicing in seclusion, and her improvement was also great. She was too tired and needed a few days of rest, so she came to watch the show.

Otherwise, she wouldn't bother to come over.

She was either on stage or not.

She will never be just a spectator!

This time, I just came to relax and join in the fun.

Zhu Ziqi: "It's a pity that I couldn't see Wang Cheng's performance."

Xiao Daohong: "Yes, Wang Cheng left unexpectedly, we didn't expect it! I heard that he returned to the Demon City to rest."

Chen Hao smiled, with a trace of contempt flashing in his eyes: "No matter how powerful he is, so what? Rather than being manipulated by capital, Rubik's Cube Entertainment is not comparable to Dongxing Entertainment. He must have offended the senior management of Rubik's Cube Entertainment, and they want to suppress him. Give him a break and ask him to be more honest..."

Xiao Daohong declined to comment and remained silent.

Zhu Ziqi glanced at Chen Hao but said nothing.

Because she knew some things, which were obviously not what Chen Hao said.

However, she would not argue with Chen Hao here, so she remained silent and watched Wen Yixiao's performance on the stage.

"Ziqi, what's your phone number? I'm going to treat you tonight, along with Xiao Daohong and several other friends, all of whom are our trainees who debuted together this year!"

Chen Hao smiled at Zhu Ziqi.

Zhu Ziqi smiled and said, "I didn't bring my phone, maybe next time."

The smile on Chen Hao's face gradually faded and he said casually: "Okay, next time!"

He knew that Zhu Ziqi was not interested in him...

As a second-generation rich man in Beijing and a powerful newcomer under Jingtian Entertainment, Chen Hao also has his own pride. If others ignore him, he will not be a licking dog.

Zhu Ziqi watched Wen Yixiao's performance for a while, then took out her headphones and put them into her ears, clicked on the Penguin Music player, and started playing the songs she liked listening to recently. On the playlist were all Wang Cheng's works.

Xiao Daohong whispered in Chen Hao's ear: "Hey, you didn't receive the call, did you?"

Chen Hao glared at Chen Hao: "I can't afford to offend this!"

Xiao Daohong asked in a low voice: "Can you afford to offend Wen Yixiao?"

He can't afford to offend Chen Hao if he shuts up!

At the end of Wen Yixiao's performance, she received a round of applause. It was still a new song and a high-level dance performance. Coupled with Wen Yixiao's good looks and temperament, it was definitely a top-notch live experience, and the applause was very warm.

The four pink era people sitting in the middle all looked serious.

Lisa whispered: "Their performance level is still very high, we must work hard next time."

Bae Zhuyan: "Just perform steadily, don't be nervous! We have different styles from her, and there is no direct competition."

Ginny and Lin Xi both nodded to express their understanding, but they were still a little nervous.

They knew that this was their first public performance in China. If they failed, it would be difficult to open up the Chinese market in the future.

However, Lisa looked at the stage and whispered: "I still miss the time when I watched the performance in the first row! Now I don't have that kind of expectation..."

When the other three heard this, they all nodded in agreement with complicated expressions.

Although Wang Cheng made them extremely embarrassed three times, the last time the three of them rushed to the stage to interact, but Wang Cheng slid away. Now this scene has spread throughout Southeast Asia, even Europe and the United States, and has been praised by netizens and fans from all over the world. They edited it into emoticons!

They have also had a lot of emoticons leaked in the past few years, but they were basically funny and good-looking. Only this time when they came to China to watch Wang Cheng's performance, they turned into embarrassing emoticons twice.

But……

But they didn't hate Wang Cheng at all.

On the contrary, now that I am no longer in the front row and can no longer see Wang Cheng's performance, I feel a little empty in my heart, as if the greatest expectation in my heart is gone.

Pei Zhuyan clapped her hands hurriedly: "Okay, don't think about this and get ready for the performance!"

Lisa, Ginny, and Lin Xi also hurriedly collected their emotions. They knew that the performance was coming and they couldn't mess around and affect their state.

However, when several people thought about the shocking feeling they had when they watched Wang Cheng perform nunchucks at a close distance last week, the scene was still vivid in their minds!

When they choreographed this time, they also wanted to find that feeling, but unfortunately they could not find it, or they were not strong enough!

Not far away, the four people of Flame Youth also watched Wen Yixiao's performance very quietly. Compared with the lively and happy time when they first arrived last week, they seemed to be four different people.

Haruko Nakamori said softly: "If Wang Chengjun doesn't come back, then after our performance is over, we will travel to the Magic City!"

Chiyuki Amuro: “What a great idea!”

Shizuka Hanazawa said hopefully: "I really want to watch Wang Chengjun's performance again. It's the first time I've experienced that kind of shock at close range!"

Ishihara Makoto: "Yes, the performances of the European and American superstars we have watched did not have such a strong impact on the scene... Unfortunately, we can't learn from them!"

The four of them had only watched Wang Cheng's live performance once, and they were all a bit unsatisfied. At the same time, they were also very envious. They wanted to learn that kind of stage performance charm, but they couldn't learn it. They didn't have that kind of strength, nor the natural aura of a superstar. .

The agent next to him, Xiao Cun, complained: "Hey, didn't you see me here? Are you planning to run away after the show in front of me? Did I agree?"

The four of them smiled and remained silent, obviously not taking the agent Xiaocun's words seriously.

The show goes on!

The quality of each performance was still not inferior to that before, and every player's performance was remarkable.

The scores given by Xu Chaohua reflected this. Wen Yixiao once again scored 98 points, everyone else was also around 90 points, and Du Wei scored 95 points.

The performances of Huang Bin and Mo Bailin, who played last, were also above the standard, scoring 92 points.

Although a few people were a little nervous and the connection of some movements was rather stiff, they made no mistakes after all. Huang Bin's singing skills were not inferior to Ma Yunfei's. The performance ended smoothly. As soon as the performance was over, he hugged Chen Xiaoyong and Sun Gang. Everyone was very happy. Excited and more confident.

However, they were still a little disappointed because they were used to enjoying the crazy reactions and applause from the audience with Wang Cheng before, but now they no longer have it!

But……

When Guo Shouxin and Liu Jiahui backstage received the latest ratings data table again, all the confidence in their hearts disappeared.

"Without Wang Cheng, it would be difficult for others to rise up!"

Guo Shouxin said with a hint of hoarseness: "Wen Yixiao only raised the ratings to 2.2, and then it dropped all the way to 1.7. When Du Wei raised it to 2.0, after Huang Bin and the others performed, there was only 1.7 left. At this time, it is really difficult for ordinary people to break the upper limit of the number of people."

Liu Jiahui also sighed: "Yes, not everyone is Wang Cheng... he can break the upper limit of the time period! In this time period, Wen Yixiao can raise the ratings to 2.2, which is already very impressive. What follows next I don’t know if Pink Era and Flame Youth can bring surprises!”

Although they say this, both Liu Jiahui and Guo Shouxin know that the current ratings are only 1.7. Even if Flame Youth and Pink Era become more popular, it is impossible to increase the ratings to last week's 4.3, or even 3.0. possible!

They are not Wang Cheng!

After all, they are outsiders, and it is their first time to perform publicly in China. Their fan base is not even as good as Du Wei's, and they cannot compare with Wen Yixiao, let alone Wang Cheng.

so……

Liu Jiahui directly faxed several data reports to Penguin Entertainment headquarters.

Then……

Pink Era and Flame Youth take the stage.

The atmosphere at the scene became a little more lively.

It has to be said that Pink Era is indeed an international girl group that has entered Europe and the United States, with more than 80 million fans in Europe and the United States. It is absolutely strong and has a strong stage aura. It has re-arranged and re-arranged Wang Cheng's Jing Wu Men. The lyrics were very European and American, and many celebrity artists and trainees were present, so the scene became lively at once.

Lisa's choreography is of a very high standard, blending the current European and American pop styles with the Chinese style brought by Wang Cheng, and the stage effect is very dazzling!

The performance ended with thunderous applause!

Wen Yixiao applauded softly and said softly: "They are very strong, everyone is very relaxed, and their style is different from ours."

Teammate Bagua nodded: "We can break into the European and American markets. How can we succeed if we don't let go?" I listened to a few European and American champion singles that have been very popular in the past two years. The melody and rhythm are very good, but after checking the lyrics translation, all They all had to make mosaics, and I was so scared that I couldn’t even listen to it.”

Wen Yixiao and Song Xue smiled.

After the Pink Era came to power, it was the Flame Girls.

Flame Youth Girl is another style, with obvious two-dimensionality. The music style has obvious island animation style, and the stage style is also very gorgeous, attracting the screams of more young popular stars and trainees. After all, they all I like to watch anime from the island country, and I have basically watched the performances of the four members of Flame Youth!

At the end of the performance, the four members of Flame Youth also won a round of applause...

This gives some hope to Guo Shouxin and Liu Jiahui in the background.

The response was enthusiastic.

Then the ratings should be good, right?

But……

After waiting for a while, the scene was over and dispersed.

The two of them did not leave. When the data was delivered, Guo Shouxin grabbed it!

Liu Jiahui also hurriedly stretched his neck to look at the top number, only to see a 2. Liu Jiahui felt dizzy.

There is no doubt that the highest ratings have not exceeded 3!

Liu Jiahui looked carefully and saw that the highest number was only 2.3...

Pink Era and Flame Youth, two of Asia's top girl groups, performing together only increased the ratings by 0.6, which is almost the same as Wen Yixiao alone.

The ratings of 2.3 were a full 0.7 away from their expected lowest rating of 3.0!

Compared with last week's highest ratings of 4.3, it has dropped by a full 2 ​​points!

This decline...

It is comparable to the rappelling from the top of the mountain, and it is almost comparable to what it was like after Wang Cheng left Eastern Star.

Thinking that he might become another negative example after Eastern Star.

Guo Shouxin and Liu Jiahui both shook their heads and refused...

After sending away the staff, Liu Jiahui immediately sent the final data summary to the group headquarters and said to Guo Shouxin: "I will call Mr. Lei right now..."

Guo Shouxin took the phone and whispered: "Should I call Wang Cheng?"

Liu Jiahui nodded: "Okay, it would be best to confirm with Wang Cheng first. But don't get your hopes up."

Guo Shouxin immediately called Wang Cheng.

But……

Beep beep beep!

No one answered.

Guo Shouxin smiled bitterly and shook his head. He really couldn't hold out hope.

And Liu Jiahui has already called Lei Zhenzong: "Mr. Lei, I sent the data summary, have you seen it?"

Lei Zhenzong was sitting in the office at this time, with Yu Jinghong sitting across from him. He said to the phone: "Mr. Yu and I saw it. Why is the decline so big?"

Liu Jiahui carefully analyzed: "Wang Cheng's departure is the biggest factor, followed by the time period! We live broadcast at five o'clock, which has a great impact. In fact, this is the normal phenomenon of live broadcast at five o'clock. Not everyone can be like Wang Cheng has changed everyone’s TV-watching habits.”

"We can get the highest ratings of 2.3 during this time period, which is not a failure. If we put it on the eight o'clock slot, it should be one point higher!"

What he didn't say was that if Wang Cheng was allowed to perform live at 8 o'clock, the ratings might have exceeded 5 last week!

The decline is too scary...

Lei Zhenzong and Yu Jinghong looked at the data and didn't know what to say for a moment.

because.

This also far exceeded their expectations.

They thought about 3.0, and at least 2.5, but they never thought it would be lower than 2.5!

After all, they got a miraculous rating of 4.3 last week, and their audience base is huge. How could it drop to 2.3 all of a sudden?

How many viewers have been lost?

They were also enticed by the ratings of 4.3 in the last issue and 4.1 in the previous issue!

I forgot, in the past few years, they also spent a lot of resources, and the highest ratings in the eight o'clock prime time failed to break 3!

Lei Zhenzong was silent for a moment, and then said: "Okay, we know."

Liu Jiahui said hurriedly: "Mr. Lei, my suggestion is to bring Wang Cheng back as soon as possible and don't let him miss next week's performance again. Otherwise, the loss will be even greater."

Lei Zhenzong: "Okay, I'll try my best!"

Finished.

Lei Zhenzong hung up the phone and said to Yu Jinghong opposite: "The ratings have dropped too much. Qin Yuhai will definitely know about it, so we will be very passive. They want 10% of the shares, which is impossible. I I went to the group headquarters twice and the maximum I got was four points. We can transfer up to four points of shares in Tomorrow’s Idol. I can give up five points if I make the decision privately. It’s impossible to get any more. It’s too stressful.”

Yu Jinghong: "Qin Yuhai is just a lion. He knows that we can't give ten points of shares!"

Lei Zhenzong said seriously: "But we don't have time to continue the stalemate with him now. You can clean up later, go to the magic city, talk to Qin Yuhai, and get it done as soon as possible. It's best to give up only four shares. It should not exceed five points at most. If it exceeds five points, forget it, we will bear the subsequent losses ourselves, just as if there was no Wang Cheng in the first place."

Yu Jinghong nodded: "Okay, I'll book a flight ticket right now!"

After saying that, Yu Jinghong stood up and prepared to leave.

Lei Zhenzong suddenly asked again: "By the way, Director Xie from the Spring Festival Gala called me and said that he extended an invitation to Wen Yixiao, but Wen Yixiao refused?"

Yu Jing was stunned for a moment, then said: "Yes, Wen Yixiao refused!"

Lei Zhenzong was full of doubts: "Why? The Spring Festival Gala is the top resource that no one else can grab. Why did she refuse? Xie Xingfeng said that Wen Yixiao is very important to him in this year's Spring Festival Gala. I hope we can convince Wen Yi Xiao participates.”

Yu Jinghong smiled bitterly and said: "I have tried to persuade Wen Yixiao several times, but she has always refused! I can't say anything. She said that the Spring Festival Gala rehearsals and performances take too long, and she doesn't have that much time to waste."

Lei Zhenzong was speechless after hearing this: "She is only twenty years old. What makes her so urgent? Can't we talk about it anymore?"

Yu Jinghong: "I can only try to persuade him again, but there is little hope."

Lei Zhenzong said with some humor: "Xie Xingfeng was also unlucky this year. His invitation to Wang Cheng was rejected, and then he went to invite him in person, but was still rejected by Wang Cheng. Then, he invited Wen Yixiao, but was rejected again... If it were me, I’d probably be pissed to death.”

Yu Jinghong also nodded and smiled bitterly: "Who says it's not the case? Wang Cheng is the hottest newcomer this year. Every performance is very popular, and his fans have exceeded 70 million. If you can't go to the Spring Festival Gala, it will be a loss for the Spring Festival Gala. Wen Yixiao He is a newcomer second only to Wang Cheng. His appearance, temperament and strength are both impeccable. His fans are already close to becoming a superstar. If Wen Yixiao does not attend the Spring Festival Gala, many people may complain that this year's Spring Festival Gala is boring! "

"Director Xie must have a headache."

Lei Zhenzong: "Please try to persuade Wen Yixiao again. Wang Cheng's rejection of the Spring Festival Gala is an opportunity for Wen Yixiao!"

Yu Jinghong nodded: "Okay! I'll try again, but there's not much hope. I predict that Director Xie might invite Du Wei..."

Lei Zhenzong thought for a while and nodded in agreement.

If Wang Cheng and Wen Yixiao both refuse to attend the Spring Festival Gala, then among this year's newcomers, Xie Xingfeng will have no choice but to invite Du Wei.

Du Wei is also a capable person, with good looks and temperament. He is among the top trainees. However, compared to Wang Cheng and Wen Yixiao, he is weaker in all aspects. He is definitely qualified to attend the Spring Festival Gala.

After saying that, Yu Jinghong turned around and left, immediately got up and went to the Magic City!

Lei Zhenzong's face was full of exhaustion.

Buzz buzz...

The phone rings again.

Lei Zhenzong picked it up and looked at it. When he saw that it was Manager He from Penguin Music, he picked it up and connected it.

Manager He immediately said: "Mr. Lei, Wang Cheng did not perform this time, and there was no new song released. Our user activity has dropped by at least three levels. My suggestion is to let Wang Cheng return to the Tomorrow Idol stage as soon as possible and continue to release new songs. …”

Lei Zhenzong said calmly: "Wang Cheng cannot release new songs forever. You will face this situation sooner or later!"

Manager He said helplessly: "Mr. Lei, we know...but now is the best time for us to suppress Qianyi and Ai Gou. We'd better pursue the victory and establish our family's dominance in one fell swoop. By then, Wang If Cheng Bufa Ge's influence is not great, Qianyi and Ai Gou will never have a chance to turn around."

Lei Zhenzong took a deep breath and once again felt Wang Cheng's importance to the group at this time, and still said calmly: "I understand, I have sent people to the Magic City to negotiate."

Manager He: "That's good!"

Snapped.

Lei Zhenzong hung up the phone and looked at the data table sent by Tomorrow's Idol. The highest ratings were only 2.3, which was extremely dazzling. Especially when compared with last week's report, it was simply impossible to compare with the 4.3 figures. Enter the eye!

However, he knew that this was not the end.

Because TV ratings are only part of Penguin Entertainment's business.

Online business is actually the main business of Penguin Entertainment.

Last week's Tomorrow Idol video had more than 3.9 billion views, just shy of hitting 4 billion weekly views, and even shocked the Penguin Network Group.

The result of the investigation by the Tomorrow Idol program team is that many viewers thought this was Wang Cheng's last performance on Tomorrow Idol, so they watched Wang Cheng's nunchaku performance repeatedly, which resulted in such an astonishing number of views.

But……

There is no Wang Cheng in today’s live broadcast!

So, how much playback data will there be this week?

Lei Zhenzong no longer dared to think about it.

And that's still not all.

Because the performance videos of tomorrow’s idols will be released in Southeast Asia.

Last week, it received more than 1.5 billion views in Southeast Asia...

Without Wang Cheng this week, how many views would there be?

Will it affect the entire Asia strategy?

Lei Zhenzong still didn't dare to think about it in detail. He could only hope that when Wang Cheng came back, the situation would be better.

However, I feel a little more relaxed when I think about the popularity of two girl groups, Pink Era and Flame Youth, in other Asian countries.

…………

Buzz buzz...

Wang Cheng's phone rang.

He put down the brush and looked at it. It was Han Xiao. He picked it up and answered the call: "Yes!"

Han Xiao said happily: "Have you watched the live broadcast of Tomorrow's Idol?"

Wang Cheng: "No!"

Han Xiao: "As expected of you, I like it. The performance without you would be much less exciting and I would be a little bored."

Wang Cheng said nothing.

Han Xiao: "I have already booked a flight to Shanghai. I will arrive at ten o'clock in the evening. I will meet you tomorrow morning. Do you want to continue to look at the house?"

Wang Cheng: "No need to read!"

Han Xiao: "Oh? Do you have a definite target? Is it the one in Tangyuan? I think you have observed this house most carefully."

Wang Cheng: "Yeah!"

Han Xiao: “Then I’ll tell the agency to stay!”

Wang Cheng: "No need!"

Han Xiao: "Okay, I'll listen to you. I won't say anything anymore. Professor Xu and Producer Liu are here..."

After saying that, Han Xiao hung up the phone.

Wang Cheng did not continue writing, picked up the book and started reading.

In the evening, Wang Cheng finished dinner alone and went out for a walk.

Shen Shenghui took Yu Jinghong to the downstairs of the apartment and met Wang Cheng!

"Wang Cheng, we meet again..."

Yu Jinghong smiled and stepped forward and stretched out her hand to Wang Cheng.

Wang Cheng's face remained calm, he stretched out his hand to shake Yu Jinghong's hand, and then continued to walk.

Shen Shenghui said hurriedly: "Wang Cheng, we have negotiated terms with Tomorrow's Idol. You can go back to the show crew with Mr. Yu to continue performing."

Yu Jinghong took out a contract from the package: "This is a new contract prepared for you, a super-giant contract that suits your status."

But!

Wang Cheng didn't stop, ignored Shen Shenghui, and didn't look at the contract handed over by Yu Jinghong. He just said softly: "It's my rest time now! This is what President Qin promised me..."

Both Shen Shenghui and Yu Jinghong's expressions turned ugly.

They had just negotiated the terms and drafted a performance contract for a super celebrity status for Wang Cheng. They thought that they would come over and notify Wang Cheng, sign the contract, and that would be it, and Wang Cheng would follow Yu Jinghong back to prepare for the performance. …

But I didn't expect...

Wang Cheng doesn't think so.

Break time?

What's the meaning?

Shen Shenghui stepped forward and asked, "Wang Cheng, what do you mean? What is the rest time?"

Wang Cheng said nothing and walked slowly, ignoring Shen Shenghui.

Yu Jinghong also followed and asked: "Wang Cheng, how long do you want to rest?"

Wang Cheng spoke and said softly: "Two weeks!"

Two weeks?

So will you miss the next idol's performance next time?

According to the order of tomorrow's idol performances, two teams will be eliminated this week, and next week they will enter the semi-finals where four teams will compete against each other, and finally the finals!

If Wang Cheng misses next week's semifinals, Huang Bin and Mo Bailin will most likely be eliminated in a one-on-one duel!

Then when Wang Cheng returns, in what capacity will he perform?

Moreover, at that time, there was only the last finals left!

Even if Wang Cheng can perform, he can only perform for one episode. Penguin Entertainment paid such a huge price for that episode?

call……

Yu Jinghong looked at Shen Shenghui, the threat in her eyes was obvious - if Wang Cheng rested for two weeks before going, there would be no need to go, and the contract signed this time would automatically expire.

The shares of Tomorrow's Idol that were agreed to be sold to Rubik's Cube Entertainment, as well as Wang Cheng's super-giant contract, will automatically expire.

Qin Yuhai's efforts were in vain this time...

Shen Shenghui saw what Yu Jinghong meant and followed Wang Cheng and said, "Wang Cheng, do you want to miss two performances? If you go next week, Huang Bin and the others may be eliminated. What are you going to do?"

Wang Cheng said in a calm tone: "I won't miss next week's performance."

ah?

The two of them were stunned for a moment, confirming that they heard correctly.

Take a two-week break without missing next week's show!

That is, will Wang Cheng report to the program team before the live broadcast?

But……

How much time will there be left to practice with Huang Bin, Mo Bailin and the others?

Yu Jinghong looked very ugly...

What she and the program team hope to see is that Wang Cheng will report to the program team immediately, participate in the lottery of opponents and topics in next week's semi-finals tomorrow, create new works as before, rehearse with Huang Bin and others for a week, and then use his best status to attend the show!

The program team will continue to spend the most resources on Wang Cheng for a week of publicity and hype, and gradually restore the previous popularity and topic volume. By then, the ratings will ideally be restored to 4.3...

They think beautifully.

However, if Wang Cheng only arrived the day before the performance!

That means you can’t create and produce new works.

This eliminates an important hype point, and the audience also lacks a huge expectation.

Of course, perhaps the Penguin Concert was the most disappointing!

The ratings won’t be too high either…

the most important is.

What will happen when Wang Cheng goes to perform in a hurry and Huang Bin and others are eliminated by their opponents?

Semifinals.

Wang Cheng's opponent may be Du Wei or Wen Yixiao, both of whom are absolutely powerful opponents.

The opponent was fully prepared within a week's time.

Wang Cheng rested here, arrived before the performance, and then hurriedly went on stage!

How can there be a good show?

How is it possible to have tacit cooperation with teammates?

If you are eliminated by then...

Wang Cheng only performed for one episode and it would end automatically.

Penguin Entertainment paid a huge price to only buy Wang Cheng one performance, and it was an extremely hasty temporary performance...

Yu Jinghong took a deep breath again, calmed herself down, and said in a deep voice: "Wang Cheng, you are so hasty and irresponsible, are you not afraid of being eliminated?"

Wang Cheng: "That's my business! This is my request. If you don't agree, please take it back."

Qin Yuhai unilaterally terminated his previous performance contract with Tomorrow's Idol. Wang Cheng felt uncomfortable, so he wanted to rest for an extra week.

Shen Shenghui said in a deep voice: "Wang Cheng, you don't respect the audience, your teammates, and your own reputation at all."

Wang Cheng was silent, too lazy to pay attention to Shen Shenghui.

Yu Jinghong didn't dare to decide about Wang Cheng privately, so she called Lei Zhenzong.

Lei Zhenzong had a headache and said directly: "Ask Guo Shouxin and Liu Jiahui, they are in the program!"

So Yu Jinghong called Guo Shouxin and Liu Jiahui again. The two were together and heard Yu Jinghong relaying Wang Cheng's words...

Guo Shouxin and Liu Jiahui looked at each other with hesitation!

This time Wang Cheng returned to the stage of Tomorrow Idol at a very high cost.

Not only did Wang Cheng get a huge contract, but he also gave up a full five points of Tomorrow's Idol shares to Rubik's Cube Entertainment.

If Wang Cheng only reported before the performance, then the performance was mediocre and he was eliminated again...

Then all these efforts will be in vain...

But!

There is no Wang Cheng.

There was absolutely no hope for them.

The ratings this time completely woke them up.

This proves one thing, that is, the previous ratings of Miracle have little to do with their program group itself, and are almost entirely attributed to Wang Cheng.

Therefore, with Wang Cheng, they have hope!

Guo Shouxin and Liu Jiahui discussed for a minute and decided to take another gamble!

Just like changing the live broadcast time for Wang Cheng for the first time, they won the bet that time...

This time, they also believed they could win the bet.

Liu Jiahui solemnly said to Yu Jinghong: "Promise him!"

Yu Jinghong said seriously: "Liu Jiahui, this is the decision of your program team. If something goes wrong, you yourselves will know the consequences."

Liu Jiahui knew what Yu Jinghong meant.

If Wang Cheng's hasty performance does not turn out well and may even be eliminated, then Liu Jiahui and Guo Shouxin will take the blame.

Liu Jiahui said with certainty: "Mr. Yu, don't worry, we know what we are doing! Just complete the contract with Wang Cheng as soon as possible."

Yu Jinghong: "Okay!"

hang up the phone.

Yu Jinghong caught up with Wang Cheng and said, "Wang Cheng, we promise you!"

Wang Cheng's walk still didn't stop.

However, Shen Shenghui stopped in shock and turned back to look at Yu Jinghong with wide eyes!

He couldn't believe that Yu Jinghong would agree to Wang Cheng's outrageous request.