Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 452 Idiot! Who gave you the right to stir up trouble for Li Can?!
"Quickly, a problem has arisen! Activate the emergency plan immediately!"

At Stellar Entertainment, Wang Yongchang jumped to his feet.

Upon learning that this outrageous news had spread, Wang Yongchang immediately realized the problem.

The news headline was very abstract.

However, the content was quite ordinary and didn't contain much text.

Recently, DP band leader Li Can and guitarist Winnie were spotted together in Red Square and checked into the Metropolitan Hotel. It's reported that Li Can will be a guest performer in the piano competition at the Moscow International Music Competition, while his girlfriend Winnie will be participating in the classical guitar category.

Then a photo was added, which looked very paparazzi-like.

In fact, this is not a problem; at most, people will call it clickbait.

Top-tier international music competitions are different from what most people think. Who among those who make it to the auditions isn't already somewhat famous? They're all basically people in the industry who see each other all the time. Those who get to this point have all attended public classes by masters to some extent.

The mechanisms for avoiding conflicts of interest and scoring are already well-controlled.

Even if it were Li Can, no one would give high scores to Li Can's acquaintances just to win his favor, because there are no fools or noobs in this level of competition. If someone can't give a decent answer, then they are truly unconvinced.

Moreover, it's unlikely that a single judge can have a decisive impact; there might be situations where "the difference is just a tiny bit of a score."

However, the average score of nearly fifty judges, even after removing the highest and lowest scores, was still slightly lower, which indicates that their abilities were indeed lacking.

The key issue is that most people are unaware of these things.

From a normal person's perspective, this is problematic.

The general public was unaware that even those who got a single shot at this competition were renowned performers. It's normal for people in such close circles to know each other, and they were even less aware of the various ways the organizing committee had designed to avoid any appearance of impropriety.

It's natural to think that Li Can and Winnie appearing in the same competition is like Winnie getting some advantage.

Moreover, Wang Yongchang keenly sensed this.

If this pace is not handled properly, it could easily take a turn and cause major problems in public opinion.

Because Chen Gang also participated in the competition, and he was also competing in piano, which matched the expertise of judge Li Can.

Given the current situation, the only way to avoid any awkwardness is perhaps not to participate in this competition.

Just because something might go wrong, you won't participate in the competition?

That would be ridiculous.

People can die suddenly, but I've never seen anyone lie in bed every day waiting for the random probability of inexplicably dying on the spot.

Therefore, there is only one way at this point.

These are things that are easy to misunderstand and are outside the knowledge of most netizens.

Don't try to hide it and let netizens dig it up; instead, take the initiative to tell the truth.

The more they try to cover it up, the more curious netizens become, and the more they want to dig deeper. Once they do dig it up, the stronger the conspiracy theories become.

The more you try to avoid suspicion, the more people will speculate. If there's really nothing fishy going on, just say it directly and provide an explanation; that will actually be more effective.

If he said it directly, netizens would think, "If he dares to say it himself, then there must be no problem. No one is that stupid."

Because this tactic cannot be used to create an empty city strategy.

Netizens don't care about this or that. If you try to create an empty city, someone might actually dare to go through it, and once they do, you'll be exposed.

Sincerity is the greatest weapon.

Be open and honest, don't try to hide anything. At the same time, allow netizens to investigate further.

On the contrary, it can save a lot of trouble.

So Wang Yongchang took the lead and started.

Paranoia is really useful. By planning ahead in stages one through five, I can not only use it but also have the energy to spare.

Immediately afterwards, DP's official account posted the relevant information.

He explained every detail of the information.

This includes, but is not limited to, the structure, introduction, organization, participation process, and detailed information on participant status for this competition.

There was no attempt to conceal the fact that Chen Gang and Winnie were participating in the competition, nor was it concealed that Chen Gang and Li Can were both contestants and judges in the piano category. The only difference was a larger red font indicating that, according to the competition rules, if a contestant and a judge have a familial, teacher-student, fellow student, or mentoring relationship, that judge will not participate in scoring that contestant.

Stellar Entertainment acted swiftly.

Almost immediately after the news of "judges and contestants having an affair in a hotel" spread, a formal official announcement was issued.

Many fans didn't even know what had happened, and only saw this news on DP band's official Weibo account.

They didn't try to hide anything, but explained it seriously.

The public's acceptance level is far higher than expected.

They've already put on a show of welcoming oversight, so there's really no need to resort to conspiracy theories.

People are concerned about other aspects.

【No, it's Chinese New Year, doesn't your DP band have any performances?】

[Oh no! I checked the competition format, it's going to run until next year, and the follow-up events, including the contestants' concert, can even extend until August next year. Li Can, are you guys really going to disappear?!]

Damn, I thought they were slacking off, but it turns out they might as well be slacking off.

The feedback from netizens is really good.

Seeing that public opinion was not spiraling out of control, Wang Yongchang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course, this doesn't mean we should let our guard down.

What we need to pay more attention to next is actually the situation we need to be more careful about.

Many celebrities choose to remain silent, partly because there might be a real problem, and partly because their usual public relations experience is based on commercial considerations, which are completely contrary to public expectations.

Although Star Media Entertainment values ​​Li Can's commercial worth, it will consider it from a business perspective.

However, from a business perspective, it is absolutely not advisable to consider things from a business perspective. On the contrary, considering the issue from a business perspective will actually undermine its commercial value.

The internet is full of all sorts of amazing people, it's impossible to keep track of everyone.

Instead of defending false people, it would be better to let netizens who can understand human language understand.

After the news about "Judges and Contestants" spread in the gossip section.

The fans were all smiles.

I originally wanted to use some memes.

But to my surprise, there were genuine fakes in the comments section.

I never imagined Li Can was this kind of person; it's shocking.

The judges' blatant private meetings with contestants reveal a disgusting truth.

It's unbelievable that such a thing would happen in this degenerate age.

[It's unbelievable that such inside stories exist in international sporting events.]

These comments about "human-machine interaction" might actually be from bots.

Many netizens learned the details of the matter a step in advance.

So much so that seeing these comments made me feel both angry and amused.

There's no need to use memes anymore.

[If we're not friends, can we switch to human assistance?]

【Huh? Aren't Lee Chan and Winnie a couple? Sleeping in separate rooms is the real gossip, bro?】

[God, the world is going to the dogs! From now on, your wife will sleep in the bedroom, and you'll sleep in the kitchen.]

[Insider information? We've already said Li Can wasn't involved in Chen Gang's scoring, and there are fifty judges in total. The highest and lowest scores were removed, and the average score was calculated. And you're still talking about inside information? You're kidding me!]

The outrageous news didn't cause much of a public outcry.

On the contrary, the emergence of fake people has led many netizens to doubt the authenticity of the internet.

After all, these comments don't seem like things a human being could say.

They're all just a bunch of seemingly random, low-quality accounts.

This actually makes the matter less controversial.

However, many fans, while playing with the memes, encountered people who took them seriously, which led to one cyberpunk joke after another, bringing some joy to everyone's boring daily life.

And at this time.

Li Can is helping Winnie prepare for the performance.

The two of them were naturally aware of these rhythms.

After all, DP Band's official account is Lee Chan's account, and whatever they want to post depends on Lee Chan's approval, which is completely contrary to the norm in the entertainment industry. But neither of them reacted much, simply thinking that the person who wrote the article was a bit seriously ill.

It's really the same both domestically and internationally; there will always be people who come up with outrageous things just to grab attention.

After making ample preparations for the competition.

In a moment of relaxation, Winnie casually asked a question.

"How's the news and public opinion? Are there any negative issues?"

"No, we were prepared a long time ago. Old Wang made the arrangements very well."

Li Can smiled and, while answering, also made a joke.

"What? Winnie, are you planning to repay me, the judge?"

Winnie couldn't help but grin, turned to the side, leaned on Li Can's arm, and whispered something while exhaling.

"So how do you plan to repay me?"

"Oh my, is today's play 'The Champion's Hidden Deal'?"

"It's a promise, you'll let me be the champion!"

Laughter and giggles could be heard coming from inside the hotel; clearly, the two were having a great time.

The bizarre news did not overwhelm Li Can, who was well-prepared.

It can even become a little hobby, and you can play around with a skit along the way.

As for the rankings
Lee Chan, or rather all the members of the DP band, didn't seem to care much about the rankings.

After all, there really is a No.1 in the band.

"Ode to Joy" is still making waves even now.

Winning prizes is just something I do casually; my real interest lies in the competition.

Going abroad and competing with top players from all over the world is much more exciting than fighting in the village.

After laughing and joking for a while, Winnie pouted.

"Isn't your explanation a bit too official?"

"It's a bit too serious, which doesn't fit the image of our DP band."

Li Can nodded, rubbing his chin.

I always feel like I could add a little something extra.

But this material shouldn't be too serious; it's best to have a touch of humor.

"Let me think about it some more, and I'll share my thoughts when I have something to say. Right now, the most important thing is the Moscow International Music Competition."

Li Can glanced at the group chat; messages had come from Han Jiayin and Lin Feng.

The two have arrived in Milan, and the auditions are about to begin.

The other event was indeed unrelated to Li Can, so all we could do was send our best wishes in the group chat.

"They're about to start the auditions, and ours will be just around the corner. I have a meeting tomorrow, so I'll go now."

Not finished yet.

Li Can's phone started ringing.

After the call connected, Li Can's expression clearly showed some surprise.

After hanging up the phone, Winnie asked a question, and Li Can scratched his head before speaking.

"The organizing committee of the Moscow International Music Competition has responded to my news."

"what?"

Winnie was stunned.

What was originally a minor episode in an abstract news story has surprisingly garnered a positive response.

This was quite unexpected.

"Is the organizing committee really that meticulous?"

"No, the organizing committee is thinking of taking this opportunity to further enhance its reputation and popularize the rules of the competition to a wider audience, which is also a good thing for the organizing committee."

"Is it really that simple?"

I don't think so either.

Li Can and Winnie pondered for a moment.

The international music scene is also quite delicate.

Because in the music industry, there are not only artists, but also true newcomers.

The Moscow International Music Competition is one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, but the problem is that the discourse power in classical music still largely belongs to Europe and the United States, with Europe playing a secondary role.

Clearly, external factors are at play.

It's just that the Russians' artistic level is so formidable that it's extremely difficult to avoid, and no one dares to stand up and deny it.

So they could only ostracize them secretly.

Perhaps, this news story might be the work of someone with ulterior motives who tried to sabotage things, but ended up getting themselves targeted.

Li Can explained his idea to Winnie.

For some reason, the more I talked about it, the closer I felt to the truth.

However, thanks to Li Can's foresight and the event organizing committee's quick response, things turned out differently than expected. Not only did it avoid causing a misunderstanding or stirring up controversy, but the name of the "Moscow International Music Competition" also began to gain wider recognition.

Even in China, many netizens who have never been familiar with the music scene know that there is a Moscow International Music Competition, which is incredibly prestigious and is almost one of the most prestigious competitions in the world.

This left Li Can and Winnie somewhat unsure of what to do.

Is there really such a wise person who wrote this, only to make things worse?

In fact, there is.

Li Can and Winnie were unaware of this.

Just now.

From an office at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University's Bloomington campus, far across the ocean, came the sound of angry shouting.

"My God, you are a complete idiot!"

The furious old man was none other than Jamington, a member of the managing board of the Lighthouse International Classical Music Competition.

The name of the competition looks simple and unpretentious, but it's just like Moscow.

One of the world's three major classical music competitions!

This has always represented the competition and opposition between Russian art and Lighthouse art in the organization of the event.

However, at this moment, Jemington seemed somewhat annoyed.

He is angrily berating a young man.

"I asked you to find fault with the Moscow International Music Competition, not to find fault with Li! What are you doing?!"

"We need Li too, you understand?!"

"."

The young man remained silent.

Jemington was even more furious.

Having lived his entire life, Jamington had never seen anyone make such an outrageous mistake.

The two events mostly operate within the rules, and there's no chance of fabricating anything, but there's often some back-and-forth. It all depends on who handles it better.

I originally thought this time it would be a back-and-forth exchange like before.

But I didn't expect it.

They can even mess up such a small thing.

The Russians were not attacked; instead, they used this opportunity to expand their influence.

Jamington really wanted to ask the young man in front of him which side he was on.

"It almost turned into a major incident!"

"idiot!"

(End of this chapter)