Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Even if the other participating guests were allowed to invite more people, would they be able to defeat the combination of Liu Jingshen, Ji Jiayi and Lu Xiangchen?
Clearly, they would not.
‘The other competing thought was that with such a luxurious combination, they could definitely crush Singing Voice on final battle night.
‘Wasn’t Ge Guangzhen going all out?
As if everything was on the line, he had invited so many singers to forcibly turn final battle night into a gala event.
Not only must they have spent a lot, Ge Guangzhen must have endured a tremendous amount of pressure for the station to agree to his proposal.
But once Liu Jingshen, Ji Jiayi and Lu Xiangchen came onto their show, Singing Voice would have no chance of counterattacking at all.
Not only would Singing Voice be crushed in a single move, there was a 99% chance it would not have a next season.
Ge Guangzhen would not be able to be arrogant anymore.
Just think of it, Ge Guangzhen was going all out to make final battle night such a grand affair. But his efforts were going to be wasted.
He was so sure that Singing Voice would outperform I Sing in the last episode. But it was going to be slaughtered by I Sing.
Imagine his feelings of hopelessness and despair.
‘As Shi Shulei imagined this beautiful picture, he could not help but laugh out loud.
But after just a few laughs, he stopped himself.
Cough!
That would be going too far.
It would absolutely be bullying.
“Well, I’ll think about it,” what Shi Shulei really had to think about was how to withstand that kind of temptation.
“Okay,” Tan Jinsheng replied.
After Shi Shulei hung up, Zhang Zhisheng eagerly asked, “Director, why don’t we agree?”
“It’s Liu Jingshen, Ji Jiayi and Lu Xiangchen! Which program can invite the three of them together, what’s more on the same stage!” Zhang Zhisheng could no longer control his excitement, “If we invite the three of them, our final battle night episode will be second to none!”
“I know, but the other guests…” Shi Shulei hesitated.
“Director,” Zhang Zhisheng said, “Think about it. Even if only Lu Xiangchen makes an appearance, can the other guests win? Even if there’s no guest co-singer segment for final battle night, just the four original guests competing, can they win?”
“Tan Jinsheng’s popularity has grown a lot since the beginning of the show. Moreover, among the guests on our program, he’s the one who’s attracted the most fans. He has won from the first episode until now. Tanyue must have had something to do with the first episode, but after that, it was solely due
to his ability and popularity. Therefore, with or without the assistance of guest co-singers, Tan Jinsheng is very likely to become champion.”
“The rest of the guests are only competing for second, third and fourth place. If that’s the case, why shouldn’t we invite Liu Jingshen and Ji Jiayi? It won’t affect the results anyway,” Zhang Zhisheng said, “As for whether netizens will feel that Tan Jinsheng won by underhanded means, he himself doesn’t
mind. Why should you?”
“Besides, like he suggested, we can change the rules slightly, allowing participating guests to invite up to five guest co-singers. Then we won’t have an issue of people winning due to greater numbers,” Zhang Zhisheng continued, “If we suddenly change the rules and ask the participating guests to look for
more people, it will indeed put them in a difficult position. If they really can’t, we can help them look for additional guests as well.”
“With Liu Jingshen, Ji Jiayi and Lu Xiangchen coming, we’ll have to invite guests at least of a decent level. We can’t just casually invite anyone,” Zhang Zhisheng was processing his thoughts as he spoke, “We’ll definitely find good co-singers for the other three guests. We won’t let them lose out. If we
manage to invite co-singers whom they were unable to invite on their own, that would be best.”
“Besides, with Liu Jingshen, Ji Jiayi and Lu Xiangchen present, I think more people will be willing to come,” Zhang Zhisheng reasoned.
The Heavenly King was going to be there. Being on the same show as him, would definitely not lower the status of other guest co-singers!
A simple shift of schedules, and it would be done.
Shi Shulei raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhang Zhisheng, He pursed his lips and said, “You’ve thought this out quite well.”
Zhang Zhisheng was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, “I was only sharing my personal thoughts. Of course, the final decision lies with you as Director. My thoughts are not mature and have not gone through proper reasoning. I simply said whatever came to mind. If I’ve said something wrong,
Tl still need to be guided by you.”
Fortunately, Shi Shulei was not a narrow-minded person. He was good at listening to the opinions of others.
If someone had said something right, he would not blindly deny it just to save face.
“That’s fine,” Shi Shulei replied, “What you said makes sense. Let’s do as you say.”
“Go back, and carefully draw up a formal written plan. Then study it together with Liu Jingfu. Also, prepare a list of guests we can invite,” Shi Shulei instructed, “Our program has been doing well. We should be able to apply for company funding to pay the guests.”
“Okay!” Zhang Zhisheng nodded somewhat excitedly, and hurriedly went to draw up the plan.
Shi Shulei was afraid that if they dragged it too long, Liu Jingshen and Ji Jiayi might assume they were not allowed on the show, and arrange other work.
Therefore, Shi Shulei immediately retuned Tan Jinsheng’s call, “Jinsheng, about your suggestion earlier, I have carefully considered and discussed it. I think it’s feasible.”
“Hurry, and inform your two seniors. Don’t let them arrange other work. It won’t be good if we prepare everything on our end, and then they’re unable to participate,” Shi Shulei said, “After you confirm their participation, I’ll contact them immediately.”
“Okay,” Tan Jinsheng similarly felt that this had to be settled as soon as possible.
He was not worried about his two seniors being unable to come due to other work arrangements.
As soon as they heard that they could come and help, his two seniors would immediately turn down all other work and come over.
‘What he was worried about was his two seniors having to rearrange their schedules if they had already accepted other work. That would be too troublesome for them.
So Tan Jinsheng quickly went to inform Liu Jingshen and Ji Jiayi.
As expected, both of them had not arranged any work yet. They were waiting for Tan Jinsheng to come back with the program team’s response.
Sure enough, their junior did not disappoint them.
They had decided to wait for Tan Jinsheng’s reply, regardless of whether they could go on the show or not.
Once Tan Jinsheng and the program team confirmed that they really could not participate, then they would look to arrange other work.
Anyway, it would not take more than a few days. They could just treat those days as rest days.
Tan Jinsheng had also informed them that Shi Shulei would contact them.
Zhang Zhisheng very quickly drew up the written plan, discussed it with Liu Jingfu and Shi Shulei, then made some modifications. After obtaining final confirmation, Zhang Zhisheng went to execute the plan.
Shi Shulei first called Liu Jingshen. After hammering out the detailed arrangements, he had someone send the contract over.
Then, he contacted Ji Jiayi.
Last of all, he contacted Lu Xiangchen.
Needless to say, Tan Jinsheng’s three seniors were exceptionally reliable.
Very easy to discuss with, no messy issues or character problems.
They immediately settled on a rehearsal date.
Shi Shulei had just held a meeting with Zhang Zhisheng and Liu Jingfu, and made a very bold decision.
