Shattering the talent show script, sweeping the world film scene

A smile appeared in Xie Xingyan's eyes.

Jiangxi Heng twitched his lips. What kind of weird nickname is that?

Seeing the previously aloof and arrogant person now display a youthful smile, Jiangxi Heng's eyes flickered slightly, and he shrugged, saying, "Then I probably can't stand shoulder to shoulder with him anymore."

Xie Xingyan laughed for a while, then frowned and said, "Given Qin Yushan's abilities, as long as nothing unexpected happens on the show, he'll definitely debut. But if something goes wrong..."

Jiangxi Heng curled his lips into a half-smile: "The production team dared to accept such a hidden bomb, so they probably already had two plans."

In the past two years, talent shows have tasted success and have sprung up one after another, with one every six months. In the first half of the year, girl groups are formed, and in the second half of the year, boy groups are formed. Tomato Video has produced four idol groups in a row. This field has already experienced all the hype, so they are taking a different approach and trying to gain popularity from Qin Yushan.

To be honest, the show is quite good at selecting people.

Gu Zhoubai's second stint as a "re-employed" character, Yang Tianhang's hidden royal status, the vivid CP hype, and then Qin Yushan's own calamity—the show always manages to break out of its niche with one thing.

The show's producers exploit the contestants, but aren't the contestants also exploiting the show?

Now it's their turn.

Jiangxi Heng and Xie Xingyan exchanged a glance, both understanding that today's solo interview would be the "starting point" for their CP (couple) marketing.

Jiangxi Heng will change his previous image, personality, and characteristics in this relationship, becoming a completely new person.

Xie Xingyan will gain fans, attention, fame, and popularity through this relationship, and will be able to join the group.

"Next up, Xie Xingyan."

Qin Yushan walked out from behind the door, and the staff called out to people. The order of individual interviews is generally based on the order of their ranking.

He glanced at the two of them, nodded slightly, and then left.

Xie Xingyan faced forward and whispered to Jiang Xiheng, "Thank you."

Jiangxi Heng smiled, didn't say much, but just raised his chin, signaling him to go quickly.

Single-sampling room.

A camera was set up nearby, and a staff member responsible for the interview was sitting next to the camera. Usually, such staff members are members of the director's team.

Executive director Hua Rongrong has a round face and looks young, but she is actually a mother of two. She looks at the contestants as if they were children. She invited Xie Xingyan to sit down and couldn't help but exclaim in her heart: Xie Xingyan is simply the most beautiful child in the camp.

"Okay, don't be nervous. I just want to ask you a few questions. Is this Xingyan's first time participating in a solo interview? How are you feeling?"

Xie Xingyan sat very well, with her hands on her knees, and answered seriously, "I am very happy and excited, and I hope I don't say anything wrong."

Hua Rongrong laughed and said, "Don't worry, we'll edit it. So, the first question: You always chose the singing and dancing group before, why did you choose the original song group this time? Is it because you want to challenge yourself, or is there another reason?"

Xie Xingyan pondered for a few seconds and said, "I want to break through my own limitations and show my fans more possibilities. Also, I once heard Jiangxi Heng play a piece that I really liked. Since the theme this time is traditional Chinese style, we hit it off and decided to collaborate on a piece."

Hua Rongrong raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised that Xie Xingyan would say that.

In a typical interview, a contestant would want to focus all their attention on themselves and wouldn't mention others. This would be giving others free publicity!

But Xie Xingyan brought it up anyway, and did so so naturally.

Hua Rongrong changed the order of her questions, delving deeper: "Wow, I didn't expect Xingyan and Jiangxi Heng to be so familiar with each other in private? Did they plan the song selection and group assignments all along?"

Xie Xingyan smiled, her rosy lips like plum blossoms blooming on the snow-covered branches of a plum tree in winter, leaving Hua Rongrong stunned for half a second.

He replied, "We're friends."

Hua Rongrong nodded sheepishly: "Friend, oh, friend... So, are you confident about this third public performance?"

Xie Xingyan nodded without hesitation: "Of course."

"Do you think you can beat the original A group?" This is the trap the show's producers set for them.

Xie Xingyan tilted his head slightly and smiled, "We'll do our best and give it a try."

Hua Rongrong thought to herself, "Isn't this person's first time picking alone? Why is his skin so slippery?"

Next, we'll address some simple questions fans might have, such as: What are your hobbies? What's your favorite color? What's your favorite season? Do you have any favorite fruits?

These questions are too simple to answer sincerely, so if the interview goes over time, the production team will ruthlessly cut them out.

Xie Xingyan was someone who seized every opportunity, and his mind raced.

"My hobby is what I do now: singing and dancing."

"Color?" He looked confused, then tugged at his clothes and smiled shyly, "I like both black and white."

"The season, oh, autumn, isn't it? If I can make it to the end of this journey, I think this autumn will mean a lot to me."

Last question: What's your favorite fruit?

Xie Xingyan was uncharacteristically silent for a few seconds. When Hua Rongrong couldn't help but urge him, he pursed his lips and said, "I don't really have any favorite fruits. Can I name one I don't like?"

Hua Rongrong was surprised that a contestant would "go against the grain," and since he had been thinking for so long, she said, "Go ahead and say it."

Xie Xingyan lowered her eyes: "Someone told me before that he didn't like mangoes. He said that mangoes ripen slowly and rot quickly, and he was afraid that if he ate the sweet part, the inside would already be rotten. I remember it vividly, and I don't like mangoes as much anymore."

Hua Rongrong was stunned and pondered it carefully.

It cooks slowly but rots quickly.

Wow, what a philosophical statement! It feels like it's talking about fruit, but it also feels like it's talking about relationships between people.

"Now that you mention it, I think I'm starting to feel a bit uncomfortable with mangoes too, hahaha."

Hua Rongrong ended the interview with a final burst of laughter.

She sat on a small stool and waved to the staff at the door.

"Next up, Jiangxi Heng."

Jiangxi Heng, who had been waiting at the door for ten minutes, straightened up from the wall he was leaning against. Seeing Xie Xingyan walk out with a relaxed expression, he knew that Xie was very confident about this interview. He smiled and said, "You can go back now."

Xie Xingyan shook her head: "I'll wait for you to come out."

Jiangxi Heng thought it was only ten minutes, not long, and the other party probably wanted more CP interaction, so he let him be.

He walked to the chair in a few steps, sat down, crossed his legs, clasped his hands together, and straightened his back.

Hua Rongrong, who was about to bring up the process, thought: ...As expected of someone who has worked in the Chinese entertainment industry for ten years, she acts like she's back home.

After sitting down, Jiangxi Heng looked up and nodded: "Director Hua, we can begin."

He didn't laugh, or even show any expression.

Hua Rongrong, bombarded by the close-up beauty sculpture: !!! I spoke too soon, this is the most beautiful child in the camp! No, no, no, this isn't just pretty, this is stunning!