radiothebook Chapter 51 Fast Track Card!
Chapter 51 Fast Track Card!
night.
Bald judge Li Qiang returned home.
As soon as I entered the door, I saw my wife and daughter sitting on the sofa watching TV.
The TV was showing a replay of previous seasons of "The Voice of China".
"Old Li's back? Have you eaten?" his wife asked casually.
Li Qiang changed his shoes and sat down on the sofa with a sullen expression.
"I have no appetite."
"What's going on? Who upset our great judge Li?" his wife teased with a smile.
Li Qiang sighed and began to mutter to himself:
"You have no idea."
"Today's Kyoto regional finals were painful to watch."
"What kind of rubbish did they choose for the top three spots this time?"
"Compared to Jiang Bai from yesterday, it's like comparing a pheasant to a phoenix!"
"If only Jiang Bai hadn't withdrawn from the competition..."
"Such a beautiful voice, such a pretty girl..."
"Even if she only sang 'Love You,' that would be enough to get her into the finals!"
He became more and more excited as he spoke, and the more he talked, the more energetic he became.
She started talking about it as soon as she entered the door, and she kept talking about it until she ate, and then she kept talking about it until she watched the news.
at last.
My daughter, who was gnawing on a chicken leg, couldn't take it anymore.
"dad!"
"Aren't you annoying me?!"
"My ears are practically calloused!"
"Since Jiang Bai is so good, and you're so reluctant to let her go, why don't you just let her advance directly?"
Li Qiang was taken aback: "Direct advancement? They've already withdrawn from the competition..."
"So what if you withdrew from the competition?"
The daughter rolled her eyes, giving him a "Are you stupid?" look.
"Don't all variety shows these days have some kind of revival round or direct entry pass?"
"And I heard from my classmates that the ratings for this season of The Voice of China have almost hit rock bottom."
"Everyone online is saying this show is going to flop, because it's full of recycled talent and people with connections."
"Since the director of The Voice of China wants to make a comeback and wants to create a big news story."
"Then don't play by the rules!"
"Just give Jiang Baifa a direct pass and let her jump into The Voice!"
"How much buzz is this? How many sensational stories is this?"
"Then the whole internet will hype it up with 'The most beautiful contestant who withdrew is making a strong comeback,' and 'A mysterious sweetheart arrives to save the day!'"
"This script is so captivating! The ratings will surely soar!"
"If you recommend this person to Director Wang, wouldn't he treat you like royalty?"
His daughter's words were like a bolt of lightning, instantly shattering Li Qiang's blockhead.
boom!
Li Qiang's chopsticks fell onto the table.
His eyes widened, and he suddenly slapped his thigh.
Holy crap!
"My daughter, you really are my daughter!"
"That's brilliant!"
"Director Wang is short-staffed right now. If he sees a talent like Jiang Bai, he'll definitely give him the green light!"
"Direct access to nationwide blind auditions! Even guaranteed spots for mentors to turn their chairs!"
Yup!
Fast pass!
Special recommendation slots!
Rules are rules, but people are flexible!
What is the biggest crisis facing "The Voice of China" right now?
Nobody's watching! It's not trending! It's not fresh!
And what does Jiang Bai have?
Good looks! Talented! Original content! Contrast-worthy!
Isn't this just a walking ratings machine?
Isn't this the "savior" that the director has been searching for?
"I'm not eating anymore!"
Li Qiang suddenly stood up and pushed his rice bowl away.
"I have an urgent matter!"
He rushed into the study, pulled out his phone, and with trembling hands, found a number in his contacts that he had saved for a long time but rarely dared to call.
Note: [Director Wang, Chief Director of The Voice of China].
at this time.
It was already 9 p.m.
But for directors of variety shows, the nightlife of working overtime is just beginning.
beep...beep...beep...
The phone rang three times.
connected.
A tired, hoarse voice, even tinged with a hint of irritation, came from the other end:
"Feed? Old Li?"
"What's wrong so late?"
"If you're trying to stuff someone in, then don't even bother asking."
"As you know, the station gave me a death order: if we don't pick up the pace this season, I'll be packing my bags and leaving."
"I'm not in the mood for those social niceties right now."
Director Wang's voice was filled with despair.
It's so hard for him.
This season of "The Voice of China" was just being prepared when a bunch of mediocre talents were shoved in by various capital investors.
There are very few truly capable people.
He rejected a whole bunch of offers, and he was so worried he was practically turning gray.
Li Qiang took a deep breath, his tone more resolute than ever before:
"Director Wang!"
"I'm not here to dump people!"
"I've come to offer you a lifeline!"
"A lifeline?" Director Wang scoffed. "Old Li, when did you learn to make empty promises?"
"real!"
Li Qiang panicked:
"I have a contestant here named Jiang Bai."
"During yesterday's audition, she sang an original song a cappella, which completely blows us five judges away!"
"She withdrew from the district competition today because she had to go back to school."
"But Director Wang, I'd stake my life on it!"
"As long as you're willing to give her a direct entry spot so she can appear on the show."
"She's definitely going to be a breakout star!"
"Her looks and her singing and dancing skills make her the biggest dark horse of this season!"
Director Wang fell silent.
Clearly, they don't quite believe it.
He'd heard that kind of talk countless times. Every agent claimed their artist was a dark horse, only to find out they were all just mules.
"Old Li, I know you value talent."
"But direct entry spots are very precious; there are only a handful..."
"Director Wang! Don't be so quick to refuse!"
Li Qiang interrupted him:
"I have a video here!"
"Yesterday's audition video was filmed with a phone and is a bit blurry, but the sound is absolutely clear!"
I'll send it to you right now!
"Take one look! Just one look! If you're not satisfied, I, Li Qiang, will do a handstand and have diarrhea from now on!"
After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for Director Wang to speak.
Open WeChat.
I sent them the video my assistant had secretly recorded yesterday of Jiang Bai singing "Love You" a cappella.
……
Kyoto, a post-production editing studio.
Director Wang looked at the blacked-out phone screen and shook his head helplessly.
"Old Li is usually a very steady person, why is he acting so crazy today?"
"She even had diarrhea while standing upside down..."
"Fine, I'll take a look, just to be polite."
He picked up his phone.
I clicked on the video that had just been sent.
The video is shaky.
The background is the noisy audience seats.
The stage was simple and the lighting was dim.
A figure in a white dress stood there.
"Tsk, the resolution is so bad..."
Director Wang was about to complain.
next second.
The singing began.
"Ho Baby, say more sweet nothings~"
"If you miss me, take another look~"
Director Wang's fingers suddenly froze.
That previously nonchalant gaze froze instantly.
Then, as if drawn by a magnet, he stared intently at the screen.
sweet.
crisp.
Lively.
Even in such low-quality video and audio recordings from a mobile phone.
The girl's voice was still like a sharp sword, piercing through all the noise and striking straight to the top of one's head!
A confident typhoon
Swaying freely,
It has an infectious charm that makes you want to smile!
"this……"
Director Wang sat up straight.
Turn your phone volume up to the maximum.
I watched it all in one go.
He clicked the replay button again.
Second time.
The third time.
Before he knew it, he had already looped it five times.
Each time he looked at it, his once dead heart would be rekindled.
Until the fifth repetition.
Director Wang slammed his phone on the table.
A face covered in stubble revealed a ferocious, almost monstrous, ecstasy!
"genius……"
"This guy's a genius!"
"This kind of sweet, girly style is simply unavailable in meal replacement products on the market right now!"
"And that face... if she were on TV, wouldn't all those otaku go crazy?"
"This is the explosive moment I wanted!"
"This is the national sweetheart I've been looking for!"
"To hell with connections! To hell with capital!"
"I want her!"
Director Wang picked up his phone and called Li Qiang back.
It was answered almost instantly.
"Feed? Director Wang?"
Director Wang's voice was no longer tired, but full of excitement:
"Old Li!"
"Where is this girl?!"
"Whether she's going to school or whatever!"
"Get her in touch!"
"Even sending the production crew's helicopter would be an option!"
"You must bring her back to me!"
"Name any conditions as long as she's willing to come!"
"Express pass? Give it to her!"
"Not just a direct pass! I want to give her the best spot on stage!"
"I'm going to have her join the recording of The Voice of China next week!"
"Even if she can't sing, her looks alone could make her a huge star!"
"Whether 'The Voice of China' can turn things around this season depends on her!"