238 New Mission for the Spy and Strange Brain Circuits
The new episode of ‘Sing My Song’ started broadcasting.
Lu Qi originally had no interest. After all, in her opinion, this kind of show would release the audio of the works anyway, so just listening to the songs was enough. Watching the show was really a waste of time.
But tonight’s show, Fu Jiu, who lived with her, insisted on watching, and dragged her cousin along to watch.
“Sister Little Le is going on stage too!” Fu Jiu said, so Lu Qi got a little interested.
Turning on the TV on time and sitting next to her little cousin, Lu Qi was still pondering secretly—if it were an ordinary boy seeing Pei Ningle become famous, he would probably be impatient, but this might not be the case with Wang Heng, right? With this kid’s ability and pride, would he be willing to be the man behind a star?
“Wow, Sister Little Le is so pretty!” Fu Jiu suddenly exclaimed.
Lu Qi glanced at the TV screen and wanted to laugh it off, but couldn’t help but become vigilant.
Considering this girl’s appearance, being a kept man seemed quite appealing?
When Pei Ningle’s singing sounded, Fu Jiu stared intently, while Lu Qi’s thoughts were much more complicated.
It is said that boys who play guitar and sing are particularly handy at picking up girls, so what about girls who play guitar and sing? Wang Heng should have accompanied her to this competition, so watching the shining girl on stage, would he be moved? Could something have happened between these two in the Imperial Capital?
But on second thought, Lu Qi felt slightly relieved. After all, Han Yixuan would definitely go along. Considering the shrewdness of this nominal girlfriend, Lu Qi didn’t think Pei Ningle would have a chance. No matter what Pei Ningle wanted to do, Han Yixuan probably wouldn’t let her succeed.
While thinking, Pei Ningle had already started singing. The melodious and beautiful singing voice immediately attracted Lu Qi’s attention.
After the singing, seeing the unanimous praise of the four mentors and the high score of 49 votes from the 51 judges, Lu Qi was speechless for a moment.
Fu Jiu didn’t think much at all, her innocent face full of pride. “Our Sister Little Le is so amazing! Just wait and see, she will definitely win the final championship!”
Lu Qi glanced at her little cousin and reminded, “Don’t speak too absolutely, or it’s easy to be slapped in the face.”
Fu Jiu: “Hmph, Sister Little Le is so amazing, she won’t be!”
Then the show continued.
The second singer came on stage, until the seventh, Zeng Ze’s soulful singing got an unprecedented 50 votes.
Fu Jiu was still stubborn. “Hmph, it doesn’t matter, just a one-vote difference, and there are two final spots!”
After all eight contestants finished singing, in the final selection session, Zeng Ze passed first. Then, when Peng Xiaoya announced that the second finalist was rapper Xie Hong, Fu Jiu in front of the TV was stunned.
On the screen, Pei Ningle left the stage sadly with other eliminated contestants.
Fu Jiu’s tears fell instantly.
Lu Qi didn’t hit her when she was down or mock her, but picked up her phone and quietly sent a WeChat message to Wang Heng: 【Just saw that Pei Ningle was eliminated… You went with her, right? How is she now?】
Using Pei Ningle as a starting point for conversation and chatting with Wang Heng, Lu Qi was already familiar with this operation.
Fu Jiu went back to her bedroom to cry secretly.
And Lu Qi sat on the sofa, and after a while, finally saw Wang Heng’s reply: 【Check the trending searches on Weibo.】
So she opened Weibo, looked down the trending list, and her gaze suddenly stopped at the twenties.
【Pei Ningle eliminated by shady scene】—this trending search was really interesting.
Lu Qi thought for a moment and sent another message: 【Is it the program team’s own operation?】
Wang Heng: 【Yes, interesting, right?】
Lu Qi: 【Indeed interesting… but it’s a good thing for you. She might become popular, not looking for a professional brokerage company?】
Wang Heng: 【No need, keeping the label of an independent musician is freer.】
Lu Qi stared at the phone for a long, long time, without typing another word.
Not signing with a professional entertainment brokerage company, was this Pei Ningle’s own idea, or Wang Heng’s decision?
Lu Qi fell into deep thought.
After a long while, Lu Qi stood up, knocked on the door, and walked into Fu Jiu’s bedroom.
The little girl was sitting on the edge of the bed, having stopped crying, but there were still tear stains on her face.
Seeing her come in, Fu Jiu looked up and asked hoarsely, “What’s wrong?”
Lu Qi: “Pei Ningle must have returned to Rongdu long ago. Do you want to go see her?”
Fu Jiu: “Me? What do you mean?”
Lu Qi guided patiently, “She was only a little bit away from advancing, she must be very sad now. You are her loyal fan and also a friend, isn’t it good to go and comfort her? Of course, when you go to comfort her, you can also see what her two managers are doing…”
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“Holy shit, this is too much of a pit!”
In the dormitory, Fu Hanwen suddenly stood up, took off his headphones, and threw them on the table. Of course, he didn’t use too much force when throwing, after all, his wallet was limited, and he couldn’t be too presumptuous when venting his emotions.
Then Fu Hanwen came behind Wang Heng, patted his shoulder, and said, “Is this stupid show kidding me? Can that rap be listened to? Are they sick!”
Wang Heng was reading a book, heard this, put down the book, turned back and said, “Strictly speaking, the quality of that rap is indeed good.”
Fu Hanwen: “But your sister’s song sounds much better!”
Tang Hexing next to him also agreed, “Exactly, Teacher Wang, why are you speaking for the enemy?”
“Actually, it doesn’t matter if they are enemies or not,” Wang Heng smiled slightly. “For music talent shows, the most important thing is really not the ranking, but the fame. For example, Brother Zeng got ninth place in that competition, and eight people ranked higher than her, but who gained greater fame?”
Fu Hanwen: “Only by entering the finals can the fame be the greatest, right?”
Wang Heng: “Not necessarily. Check the Weibo trending searches now.”
Not only Fu Hanwen and Tang Hexing, but also Wang Ke quickly opened Weibo to check the trending list.
The title 【Pei Ningle eliminated by shady scene】, although only in the twenties now, was obviously still rising. Clicking on it, there were already many related posts.
“It must be the program team’s shady scene…” Fu Hanwen read one of them and nodded. “I said so, I think so too!”
Tang Hexing found something strange. “Wait, why did it get on the trending search so quickly? Although we didn’t watch the live broadcast, it hasn’t been long, right?”
Wang Ke: “Could it be Teacher Wang’s doing?”
Wang Heng didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “You think too highly of me. Let me put it this way, the program team has arrangements, this is a win-win situation…”
After explaining this routine operation of the entertainment industry a little, the three roommates quickly realized another thing.
Fu Hanwen: “Is your sister going to be a big hit?”
Wang Heng: “Not a big hit, but a small hit should be no problem.”
Tang Hexing: “Can she give us an autograph? We can show it off later…”
Wang Heng agreed readily, “No problem!”
As for Wang Ke, he had already found a poster from his drawer and handed it over. “Teacher Wang, please give this to your sister, ask her to sign it and return it to me…”
Wang Heng: “Get lost! Take your Sora poster back!”
Fu Hanwen couldn’t help sighing, “Little Ke, how did your brain circuit grow?”
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Translator’s Notes
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Brother Zeng (曾哥): A nickname for Zeng Yike, a contestant on the 2009 Super Girl contest. Despite placing 9th, she became very famous (and controversial) due to her unique “sheep voice” singing style and original songs like “Leo.”
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Sora (穹妹): Kasugano Sora from Yosuga no Sora.
