Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 138 Choreography of a Duet

The moment the door was pushed open, the air in the dressing room seemed to freeze.

Gu Yang stood at the door with one hand in his pocket. The afternoon sun slanted in from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the corridor, gilding his tall figure with a golden edge.

He wore a gray-blue denim jacket over a plain white T-shirt, revealing the outline of his firm chest muscles.

He wore distressed ripped jeans that revealed a section of his well-defined calves, and limited edition Air Jordans on his feet, giving him a carefree and unrestrained youthful vibe.

Cheng Xiao unconsciously held her breath.

Having spent many years in the Korean entertainment industry and worked at Yuehua Entertainment, a company full of handsome men, Cheng Xiao considers herself immune to good looks.

But at this moment, she could clearly feel her heartbeat getting out of control.

"Thump, thump, thump"

Each sound is louder than the last.

It's not just boys who swoon over beautiful women; girls do too, and sometimes it's even more pronounced.

The gasps coming from the dressing room told her that she wasn't the only one captivated by this damned charm.

"Teacher Cheng? Hello, I'm Gu Yang!"

"I heard you were in this room, so I came over to say hello!"

Cheng Xiao felt her cheeks suddenly burn, and her fingers unconsciously gripped the hem of her skirt.

She quickly stood up, almost tripping over the chair, and stammered, "Hello, Teacher Gu!"

A hint of a smile flashed in Gu Yang's eyes, and his gaze lingered on her flushed face for a moment.

She has slightly wavy chestnut-brown long hair, round almond-shaped eyes, and cheeks that still retain a bit of baby fat.

Then he looked down and secretly glanced at it.

hiss! ! !
A Dou Zong level expert, is he really that terrifying?
In her presence, Zhou Ye was like a clay chicken or a clay dog.

Extremely vulnerable!!!
Gu Yang casually picked up a bottle of mineral water from the table, gently stroking the cool bottle with his fingertips, his gaze falling on Cheng Xiao without making a sound.

How should I start?

Gu Yang's unprecedented decision to appear as a guest on "Idol Producer" was largely due to...

It's all because of this girl.

A few days ago, the system, which had been dormant for a long time, suddenly came back to life and a task popped up in his mind with a "ding".

The latest side quest has been loaded: "The Dancer's Popularity Plan".

[Target: Cheng Xiao]

[Task Objective: Help her create a dance that will go viral and generate widespread discussion online]

【Task time: one month】

[Reward: S-level singing skills]

Gu Yang had thought the system was broken since it hadn't appeared for so long.

The task, however, remains as abstract as ever.

However, this time the reward wasn't for acting skills or good looks, but for singing skills.

Gu Yang felt that it was still worth trying.

Although he also has a popular song called "Mohe Dance Hall", it is a folk song and does not require much skill.

If I get this award, I can really carry Zhou Ye on the Spring Festival Gala.

He silently unscrewed the bottle cap and took a sip of water. The icy liquid slid down his throat, barely suppressing the speechlessness in his heart.

When he looked up again, Cheng Xiao was secretly glancing at him out of the corner of her eye. When she saw him looking over, she immediately shrank back like a startled rabbit.

Gu Yang suddenly felt...

This task doesn't seem so outrageous after all.

He put down the water bottle, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Teacher Cheng."

Cheng Xiao: "Huh??"

"I've heard you have a lot of ideas when it comes to choreography." He spoke casually, as if he were just discussing the weather. "After rehearsal, how about we discuss the choreography for our collaborative stage?"

Cheng Xiao blinked, not quite understanding at first: "...Huh?"

Gu Yang, with one hand in his pocket, lazily added, "I just happen to have an idea that might... be quite interesting."

At that moment, Cheng Xiao had only one thought in his mind.

Is this guy trying to pick me up?

Oppa, your way of flirting is so outdated!

She went to South Korea at the age of 14 and practiced dancing until the early hours of the morning every day. She has been very independent since she was a child.

I am quite confident in my major.

This guy in front of me is really popular, but isn't he a bit too naive? Teaching her to dance?
It's not that this guy is so handsome...

"Okay, Teacher Gu!"

Cheng Xiao's answer made Gu Yang raise an eyebrow slightly.

The girl said "okay," but her round, almond-shaped eyes were clearly full of doubt!

Just then, the dressing room door opened again, and Zhou Jieqiong poked her head in: "Xiaoxiao, the director said the rehearsal starts in five minutes..."

Her words trailed off abruptly, her gaze lingering on Gu Yang for a second before she gave a meaningful smile: "Oh, sorry to bother you?"

Cheng Xiao's face flushed red again: "Zhou... Zhou Jieqiong! Don't talk nonsense!"

Gu Yang remained calm and nodded to Zhou Jieqiong: "Teacher Zhou."

Zhou Jieqiong walked in with a smile and deliberately bumped into Cheng Xiao's shoulder: "Hello, Teacher Gu~ Our Xiao Xiao admires you so much, there's even a poster of you on her bedside table!"

Cheng Xiao: "???"

When did she put up any posters?

Gu Yang chuckled softly, his gaze falling on Cheng Xiao's flushed face, and said slowly, "Is that so? That's truly my honor."

Cheng Xiao: "..."

All she wanted to do right now was crawl into a hole and disappear.

"Director Chen! Teacher Gu Yang has arrived at the dressing room!"

When the production assistant rushed in, the director, Chen Gang, was arguing with the editing team about the time allocation for the first episode.

Upon hearing the report, he slammed the storyboard on the table with a "bang": "What did you say?"

The young woman stammered, startled, "Teacher Gu... Teacher Gu Yang, his team just suggested adding a collaboration stage with Cheng Xiao."

The conference room suddenly fell silent.

Executive director Lao Zhang slammed his thermos on the table with a bang: "Is he crazy? A top idol is going to dance a duet with his idol? Isn't that ridiculous? Besides, the program schedule is all set, it's so tight..."

"You know nothing!" Chen Gang suddenly slammed his hand on the table, his face beaming with joy. "This is a stroke of good luck, a trending topic falling from the sky!"

He turned to the stage manager and asked, "Did they mention any specifics?"

"They said they have an original song they want to adapt into..."

"Adjust the schedule immediately!" Chen Gang interrupted directly. "Postpone the performance of the third group of trainees, and prepare the lighting and sound to the highest standard!"

The new intern in the corner twitched his lips: "Director, isn't this a bit too hasty? What if he messes up the jump?"

Chen Gang revealed a sly smile: "Young man, I'll teach you a lesson today, what a variety show is!"

"Great dance, stunning performance on stage, trending on social media!"

"Poor performance sparks controversy and trends on social media!"

"This is what variety shows are all about!"

He turned to the camera crew leader and beckoned with his finger: "Old Liu, shoot from these angles..." He outlined the composition in the air with his finger, "Give the wide shots to the dance, and all the close-ups to the eyes and hand contact, especially don't miss a single shot of Cheng Xiao's red ears."

"That sound recording"

"What do we need for sound recording!" Chen Gang's eyes lit up. "Just let them whisper; the audience will read their lips!"

The room fell silent; they finally understood why he was able to become a director.

Chen Gang looked at the revised process sheet with satisfaction, then suddenly looked up as if he remembered something: "Oh right, have the costume team prepare a training uniform with a larger neckline for Cheng Xiao."

"what?"

"Just do as instructed." The veteran director waved his hand dismissively, "Remember to use white."

He's definitely going to make this a couple!
……

Gu Yang stood in front of the full-length mirror in the rehearsal room, adjusting the sound equipment.

He had just imported the demo of his new song when he heard footsteps at the door.

Looking up, I saw Cheng Xiao push open the door and walk in.

She changed into a pure white training uniform, with the neckline slightly open, revealing a slender collarbone and stunning curves.

The close-fitting fabric accentuated her graceful waist and hip curves, swaying gently with her steps, making her look incredibly alluring.

Gu Yang's breath hitched slightly, and his gaze lingered on her for two seconds without him noticing.

Cheng Xiao noticed his gaze, looked down at her clothes, and pouted speechlessly: "The production team gave them to me, saying... to make dancing easier."

Her tone carried a hint of resentment.

So annoying!
This guy's idea of ​​creating a collaborative stage is one thing, but what's with the practice clothes the production team prepared?
It made it seem like she dressed like that on purpose, to seduce Gu Yang.

This is too shameful!
Gu Yang coughed lightly and casually looked away: "It's quite beautiful."

Cheng Xiao: "..."

Zhou Jieqiong followed in and, seeing this scene, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: "Oh, did I come at the wrong time again?"

Cheng Xiao immediately glared at her: "Shut up!"

Gu Yang smiled and pressed play.

The eerie erhu prelude began, mixed with deep electronic drumbeats, instantly turning the atmosphere in the rehearsal room gloomy yet full of tension.

“Listen to this song,” Gu Yang explained. “I want to adapt it into a duet dance with a dark, Chinese-style aesthetic.”

After listening to the song, Cheng Xiao felt something was off and frowned slightly: "Is there any choreography?"

Gu Yang: "No."

Cheng Xiao: "..."

She took a deep breath and tried to keep smiling: "So... Teacher Gu is planning to make this up on the spot?"

Gu Yang nodded, his tone relaxed: "Yeah, it's up to you now."

Does this person have some misunderstanding about choreography?
She has a phrase that's considered a national treasure, but I'm not sure if I should say it.

Zhou Jieqiong was trying so hard to suppress her laughter that her shoulders were shaking, and Cheng Xiao glared at her fiercely.

"Alright then." Cheng Xiao rubbed his temples and resignedly walked to the mirror. "Let's try a few basic moves first."

She demonstrated a simple wave, her body flowing like water, with graceful curves.

Gu Yang stood behind her, his eyes intently following her movements.

"Why don't you give it a try?" Cheng Xiao turned to look at him.

Gu Yang nodded and followed her rhythm to make a wave.

Although slightly awkward, her movements were surprisingly fluid, even carrying a touch of languid sexiness.

Cheng Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly: "...You really haven't learned to dance?"

Gu Yang: "The first time."

What happened next shocked her even more.

No matter how complex the movements are, Gu Yang can perfectly replicate them after watching them only once.

His physical coordination is ridiculously good, combining strength and flexibility. He can even easily complete the high-difficulty lifts that Cheng Xiao added on the spot.

Are there really dance prodigies in this world?

It's not that Gu Yang is a genius, but rather that his body has been modified too perfectly by the system.

Gu Yang felt that even if someone gave him a set of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, he could probably learn it.

(End of this chapter)