Chapter 58 Imitation
Beijing.

The office of the chief director of "The Rap of China".

"The latest report is out. The data of the new era edited version of Tiantuan, the topic discussion on Weibo, and the popularity ranking of Maoyan are all higher than our show. It can be said that they have implemented an all-round pursuit and surpassing of our new rap."

"If I remember correctly, they seem to have only reached the third episode? The topic discussion on Weibo is higher than ours?"

“The people next door buy hot searches every issue, every day. How can the discussion not be high?”

"You make it sound like we didn't buy it, but that's true. The effect of buying trending searches is the same as not buying it."

“…I can only say that the parallel operation of the live broadcast and edited version is really a good thing.”

"Yes, I seem to have seen the prototype of a phenomenal variety show."

"How about we do a live broadcast? We're going to the finals anyway."

"I think it's possible. We originally planned to open an online voting channel during the recording of the finals. If the program is changed to live broadcast, it will be more convincing."

"Director Wu, what do you think?"

Everyone in the office turned their eyes to the elegant man sitting in the boss's seat.

The chief director of "The Rap of China", Wu Jun.

"We can broadcast live, and we can arrange funding, but how do you plan to ensure the results?"

Wu Jun's voice was calm.

But everyone present could hear the dissatisfaction hidden behind the voice.

Yes, the program is almost reaching the finals. Wouldn’t it be asking for trouble to change the broadcast method at this time?
It would be fine if there were any results, but if there were no results, wouldn't they be labeled as aping others without success and adding insult to injury, and be nailed to the pillar of shame?

Who will bear such risks?

Also as a seasonal variety show in the spring season, before the broadcast of "New Era of Heavenly Group", "The Rap of China", as the first rap program in China, was at its peak of popularity and topped all variety shows.

But since the broadcast of "New Era of Heavenly Group", the popularity of "The Rap of China" has begun to decline sharply, and it cannot be pulled back, and it cannot suppress the other party.

The program is now in the countdown to its finale. If it were just based on the original plan, it could be easily and smoothly concluded without any further disturbances.

Just like this, "The Rap of China" was crushed to death by "The New Era of Heavenly Group".

However, changing the broadcast format of "The New Rap" to live broadcast may still provide hope of saving face.

“When you are rich, think far ahead; when you are poor, think hard; when you are poor, think about change. If we keep the status quo, we will only finish hastily; if we seek change, we still have the opportunity to break through.”

The only woman in the room, Guan Minhong, deputy director of The Rap of China, expressed her views.

"I already have some plans to ensure the performance of the program, and I can take responsibility if I fail to achieve the goals."

Guan Minhong said in a calm tone.

She is thirty-nine years old this year, with faint crow's feet at the corners of her eyes. She is amiable when she smiles, and serious and calm when she doesn't smile. She exudes a serious and capable aura.

Hearing this, many people breathed a sigh of relief.

For these old foxes, isn't the thing they fear most the responsibility?

Now that someone has taken over, it is naturally what we want.

"But the current plan cannot be known to too many people."

Guan Minhong glanced at them and said indifferently, "Everyone, please."

Everyone in the room was stunned. The meeting had just started and they were already kicking people out?
Even if there is some top-secret plan, can't you wait until the meeting is over before talking about it?
They all looked at the chief director Wu Jun.

Unexpectedly, Wu Jun just shook his head calmly: "Let's go."

After these words were spoken, everyone could only walk out of the office in shame.

After everyone had left, Wu Jun looked at Guan Minhong and said, "Tell me about your plan."

Guan Minhong nodded and uttered a few words.

"Double champion."

……

On Saturday, April 4, early in the morning, the official account of the New Rap program updated a Weibo post.

The content is very simple, that is, they have changed the way the program is broadcast, and the last two finals will be broadcast live.

The live broadcast date is set for Wednesday, May 5st, the day when the edited version of "New Era of Heavenly Group" will be broadcast.

The format is the same as "New Era of Heavenly Group". There will also be an edited version online after the live broadcast. The date is set for Saturday, the day of the live broadcast of "New Era of Heavenly Group".

As soon as this Weibo post was released, it quickly aroused heated discussion among netizens.

"Holy crap! I've already suggested to the official of "The Rap of China" whether the show can be broadcast live, and I didn't expect it to be adopted. The production team is awesome!!!"

"I knew that this program would be changed to a live broadcast format. It can make money, not be shabby."

"Yes, yes, the popularity of 'New Era of Heavenly Group' has been very high recently. There is no other variety show that can compare to it."

"Oh, is this a conflict with 'New Era of Heavenly Group'? The live broadcast and edited version happen to be on different dates."

"Interesting! Interesting!"

"Will there be fewer shady dealings in a live broadcast of the finals?"

"Not that many? I can only say that you underestimate the production team!"

Mango Radio Building, contestants’ dressing room.

The fact that "The Rap of China" switched to live broadcasting has also become a topic of discussion among many contestants of "The New Era of Heavenly Group".

A corner of the dressing room, where the Phoenix Flying group is located.

Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi sat quietly on the soft stools, letting two young and beautiful female makeup artists put on makeup for them.

Tang Tang was also here. She had already put on her makeup and was holding a flip phone, looking at it and complaining.

"It really is the Internet. Wherever there is traffic and popularity, everyone will think of going there. The next door new rap must have found that our program has good data, so they are thinking of changing the broadcast method."

Tang Tang told this story, and at the same time, he kept muttering:
"It seems like their show is almost over. Making changes at this critical juncture, are they planning something big?"

Tang Tang rolled her big eyes and looked at Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi, with stars twinkling in her eyes.

What a perfect match!

Noticing her gaze, Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi both couldn't help laughing.

He is obviously just a child, but his tone of voice is so mature. It seems that he likes to act like a little adult.

"Tang Tang, are you really okay with us? The show is about to start."

Feng Shiqi said with a smile.

Today she wore a pure white printed waist-hugging dress, revealing a small piece of delicate white collarbone. She looked detached, like a beauty walking out of a painting of ladies, with a sense of elegance, tranquility and freshness.

Tang Tang shook his head, stared at Feng Shiqi through the mirror and said, "There's nothing to worry about today's live broadcast. We're just singing old songs anyway, so it's not a big problem."

The old songs she mentioned were the songs that Galaxy Girls had released before, and she was almost tired of singing them.

After saying this, Tang Tang looked at Bai Xingjian with her big, sparkling eyes.

The look in his eyes was very clear, he just wanted to sing a new song.

However, Bai Xingjian simply ignored this look and turned a deaf ear to it.

Although Tang Tang has a good relationship with them, people are people, songs are songs, and matters are matters.

Bai Xingjian attached great importance to songs. Although he could vaguely feel that Tang Tang might have helped him enter Yehua Entertainment, he really didn't have any songs suitable for Tang Tang and the others to sing.

And even if there was one, Bai Xingjian would not rashly take out the song.

How presumptuous is that?
It’s not like others don’t have professional production teams, so why do they need help from a newbie like him?

Tang Tang didn't get a response from Bai Xingjian, but didn't get discouraged. Instead, he began to look forward to it in his heart.

Brother Bai and Sister Feng’s performance today will surely surprise many people, right?

(End of this chapter)