They surrounded me right after the breakup.

Three days later, at the recording site of the "Rising Star" music festival.

The area outside was packed with female fans who came to show their support.

"Ahhh! Zhou Zhennan! So handsome!"

"Ma Boqian! Ma Boqian! Look here!"

"Zhong Yixuan! I want to have your babies!"

Female fans waved their light sticks and shouted wildly at their favorite contestants, the scene was more exciting than seeing their own father.

Although "Rising Star" claims to feature amateur contestants, most of them are signed with talent agencies, making them essentially recycled contestants.

They hope to regain popularity through the talent show, so they won't miss any opportunity to appear and create hype.

The male contestants mostly followed the idol route, dressed smartly and with their hair covered in hair gel.

Even as he passed through the entrance area, he maintained a cool expression, with his assistant standing beside him to keep the excited fans at bay.

In comparison, Mao Buyi, who was waiting at the door, looked like a greenhorn.

"Mao Buyi, I heard you asked your company boss to come and sing with you?" Zhou Zhennan asked with a smile as he passed by.

"Yes... that's right..."

"Everyone either seeks out talented singers or contacts people with trending topics; this is the first time I've heard of someone contacting their own boss."

Zhou Zhennan held his head high, his tone revealing disdain for his competitors.

He was very dissatisfied with Mao Buyi's performance in the previous round and regarded the voting results as the result of company manipulation.

"Jiang Han sings very well!"

Mao Buyi gave a curt reply, his gaze remaining fixed on the vehicle entrance.

"Really? Good luck!"

Zhou Zhennan straightened his shirt cuffs and walked into the venue amidst the shouts of enthusiastic female fans.

A moment later, the black Maybach came into view, and Mao Buyi quickly went to greet it.

The car door opened, and Jiang Han and Qiu Siyao got out.

He wore a well-tailored, handmade suit, which, combined with his strong physique, exuded a strong masculine aura.

Compared to the young heartthrobs present, they were on a completely different level.

Qiu Siyao specially wore an exquisite white chiffon dress, the hem of which fell above her knees, revealing her slender and fair calves.

The arrival of the two instantly attracted the attention of many people.

"Huh? Who's that handsome guy? I didn't see him in the last episode!"

"Could he be a guest performer? He doesn't seem to be a celebrity..."

"How come he's even more handsome than my older brother?"

Ignoring the speculations of passersby, Jiang Han put his arm around Qiu Siyao's waist and walked into the studio with Mao Buyi.

"I know, he's the company boss Mao Buyi mentioned in the last interview!"

"Was it the boss who wrote the lyrics for 'Sorrow'?"

"That's right! I checked Xingyue Media's business registration information; it should be called Jianghan."

"Wow, this is the first time I've seen a boss who's even more handsome than a celebrity..."

"Let's go, let's go and take a look."

……

Backstage in the studio, the eight contestants and their guest performers had already finished their makeup.

Each group of contestants was assigned a rest area of ​​about 10 square meters, which was stocked with various snacks and drinks.

Jiang Han leaned back on the sofa, looking relaxed and calm.

Mao Buyi was quite nervous, pacing back and forth in the room, repeatedly reciting the lyrics.

"Hey Mao Mao, this isn't your first time on stage, is it? Why are you still so reserved?" Jiang Han asked.

"I...I'm worried about dragging Jiang Han down..."

"Believe in yourself! Just keep the same rhythm as last game!"

Mao Buyi nodded upon hearing this.

Then, he took out a bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) from his shirt pocket.

I took two sips…

Qiu Siyao rubbed her eyes hard, unable to believe what she was seeing.

She rushed to Mao Buyi and snatched the wine bottle from his hand.

First, I smelled it, and then I looked at the product description.

"That's alcohol! Are you crazy? Drinking before going on stage!"

Qiu Siyao didn't care about Mao Buyi's performance on stage; she was worried that Jiang Han's first performance would be ruined.

A silent hiccup escaped Mao Buyi's lips.

With a strong smell of alcohol, his cheeks quickly flushed, and his smile became more natural than before.

Jiang Han paused for a moment: "Was that when you sang after drinking last time too?"

"Yes, you found out!"

Mao Buyi was not affected by Qiu Siyao at all; on the contrary, he became even more confident.

Jiang Han understood. So, your way of relieving tension is drinking, right?

"Oh dear, what should we do? How about we ask the production team to adjust the order of appearance?"

Qiu Siyao was so anxious that she ran around the room, wishing she could slap Mao Buyi awake.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law. Drinking is like warming up my voice; it helps me perform even better, hiccup~"

"sister in law?"

Qiu Siyao keenly caught the key words, and when she looked at the chubby red-faced boy again, she found him rather cute.

Jiang Han patted Qiu Siyao on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Mao Mao knows how to handle things. Look at his aura now, he really has the nonchalance of a superstar!"

He wasn't worried about his performance during the recording.

Jiang Han's purpose in having Mao Buyi participate in "The Rising Star" was nothing more than to ride the wave of popularity and create buzz for the company's TV series and newcomers.

Singing can make you famous, and drinking on stage can make you famous; both generate a lot of buzz.

Jiang Han took a sip of hot tea to moisten his throat.

He picked up his phone, and the screen showed many unread messages.

Xia Yutong: "Chairman Jiang, my team of 200 from Xingyue Media and I are already in position. Anyone who dares not applaud, we'll rush over!"

Lin Yaoyao: "Jiang Han, good luck singing! My mom and her girlfriends are watching the live stream at home because they heard you're going to be on stage!"

Xiao Xiao: "What song are you going to sing? I'm looking forward to it..."

Liu Meng: "Come on! Stay calm! Shen Qingning and I are sitting together, and we're keeping an eye on Lin Yaoyao. We'll make sure they don't cause any trouble offstage!"

Shen Qingning: "Master... I will listen carefully and watch attentively, and I guarantee I will internalize it completely!"

Jiang Han read the women's messages and replied to them one by one.

Before he knew it, he rekindled his relationship with his ex-girlfriend and became acquainted with her best friends.

Apart from Qiu Siyao, who has established a romantic relationship with him, the others seem to be getting closer and closer to him.

Lin Yaoyao, who touched him, and Xia Yutong, who saw his feet…

Xiao Xiao, who had accidentally bumped into someone...

Thinking about it carefully, only Liu Meng is still maintaining the status of a normal friend.

At 7:30 p.m., the recording of "Rising Star" officially began.

The program is broadcast live, and viewers can vote in real time through an online platform.

Most of the audience members in the front row were professional NPCs, responsible for wiping away tears when the camera panned across them.

Some of them were extras, and some were female college students.

To earn a mere 200 appearance fee, one has to sit on the sidelines all night and seize the moment to burst into tears.

Among the many spectators, five women dressed in flamboyant attire stood out.

Liu Meng held Xiao Xiao's hand tightly, not daring to let go for a moment.

As a peacemaker, while keeping an eye on the troublemakers, he used his body to separate Shen Qingning and Lin Yaoyao.

She nervously looked around, afraid that her best friend would suddenly lose her temper.

Liu Meng couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "I just wanted to watch a performance, why is it so tiring!"