New Century Anime Warrior

Lin Lin, right?

"Sisters, tonight is Linbao's first time on a large stage. The online event plan has been sent to your respective support groups."

"This post is for the sisters who haven't had a chance to join the group yet."

"By the way, all the group owners, whether you know them or not, please check in here so we can all work together."

Although Weibo has developed extremely rapidly in the past year, it has basically become the largest social platform in all aspects.

However, traditional platforms still leverage their unique capabilities, such as online organization. For example, the Diba expedition set a precedent, and many celebrities' fans still rely on Tieba as their base.

"Don't worry, Sister Storm! We've already communicated with all the major groups in Chengdu."

"The Chang'an group is also ready."

"The Jinling group is also fine."

"The Beijing group is fine, but Storm Sister, aren't you going to take a break?"

"Yeah, Storm Sister, aren't you in the US? You'll be staying up all night, won't you?"

"It's okay. I'm in Xinxiang. When Linbao goes on stage, it will be 9 a.m. here, so it's not like I'm staying up all night."

The netizen known as "Storm Sister" is the head moderator of the Lin Lin Bar and also a member of the Creation Bar.

What surprised fans even more was that the earliest post in Lin Lin's Baidu Tieba was actually six years ago. After investigation by fans, it turned out that it was not another personal Tieba with the same name.

She's the Lin Lin that everyone knows.

So how did the main moderator, Storm Sister, discover Lin Lin's potential when she was transitioning from elementary to middle school?

Storm Girl's Baidu Tieba ID is "Lanlan's Sky," and her profile picture is of the superhero Storm Girl activating her powers—the face shown above. No matter how you look at it, it looks like the face of a certain grassland male singer; it's really quite abstract.

Therefore, the nickname "Storm Sister" spread like wildfire.

"I've spoken with Linbao's management team on Weibo. When we participate in trending topics, we must be careful to control the level of activity and not go too far."

"For specific requirements, please refer to the materials in the group."

"Alright, everyone go and get ready."

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The team from Linzhong Luming rented a conference room directly at the hotel where Lin Lin was staying.

In addition to being able to respond to sudden public opinion events immediately, they can also take care of their artists nearby.

This is also a basic practice for many celebrity groups.

"Mr. Pan, is this 'Storm Sister' on Tieba one of our people?"

The head of the management team was a little curious when he saw that this "big sister" from the online forum managed so many independent fans so well and even claimed to know his team.

"It's about half and half. They are indeed our people, but not our people."

"Oh, I understand."

I understand.

Since the big boss has put it so subtly, I shouldn't pry too much.

"Let's double-check Linlin's performance time, and make sure the comments and topics keep up."

"The first chapter has two more programs remaining. The second chapter will officially begin at around 8:45 PM, with the theme of youth power and struggle."

"The Wind Rises has a gentle and progressive melody, so the production team decided to use it as the opening song for the episode. Including the host's introduction, it will probably start playing at 8:50."

This was about the timeframe Pan Lei had anticipated: "Okay, let's get everyone ready at this time."

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The National Day Gala control room.

This year's National Day Gala is not held in a year that falls on a 5th or 10th anniversary, or in any particularly important year, so the station gave the position of chief director to a younger, more experienced staff member.

After a fierce selection process, the responsibility finally fell on Zhao Ying's shoulders. She was a woman in her thirties, in the prime of her life, and with a strong sense of justice.

The leaders all think highly of her.

"What are the real-time viewership ratings like now?" Director Zhao Ying kept asking, gripping the walkie-talkie.

"After the boy group disbanded, the online live streaming viewership dropped significantly, while the traditional TV viewership remained relatively stable."

What about time control?

"The male idols' chorus lasted almost a minute, so the intermission MC's script might have to be shortened by two sentences."

Zhao Ying couldn't help but frown: "Putting these people on the CCTV's watch list and placing them in the lowest tier... Don't they even consider what kind of occasion this is? How dare they compete for top billing in front of the entire nation and our leaders? It's outrageous."

"Okay, Director Zhao."

Zhao Ying shifted her gaze back to the central control screen.

Suddenly, someone asked, "Was the singer of the opening song for the second chapter that the talented girl from Tsinghua and Peking University?"

Although it was a question, her tone was confident. As the director, it was impossible for her not to remember such basic information as the program schedule.

"Yes."

"How are you doing? Have you started waiting backstage?"

"He looks to be in great shape; he arrived ten minutes early to wait for his turn."

Zhao Ying nodded. This was the kind of professional ethics she wanted to see. As expected of the child of a veteran in our system, at least she was clear-headed.

"Give her a backup interview after the performance."

"OK."

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Backstage at the studio.

Lin Lin, with her hair tied in a low ponytail, curiously looked around at everything in front of her, showing no sign that this girl was about to step onto a national stage.

At this moment, she was wearing a Chinese-style white stand-up collar shirt underneath, a misty blue fitted short vest on top, and high-waisted white wide-leg pants on the bottom.

She was neat and poised, like a ray of morning light.

To be honest, this outfit would look quite ordinary on most people, but Lin Lin is naturally beautiful and looks good in anything.

As a national-level gala and the opening song of the second chapter, which is about youth and struggle, this youthful and upright scholarly spirit is more in line with the director team's requirements.

After all, Director Zhao once said that the cleaner the cleaner, the more sophisticated.

The stage design was giving the directing team a bit of a headache.

The combination of a short vest and high-waisted wide-leg pants creates a striking visual effect, making it seem like this girl's legs start right below her neck. Add to that her 175cm height and those heels that are at least 5cm high…

Let alone finding a male singer to sing with, it's even hard to find backup dancers of average height.

Ultimately, given Lin Lin's consistently excellent performance during each rehearsal, the production team decided to let her sing a solo.

Moreover, the stage has no backup dancers, only a large band providing live accompaniment, along with simple lighting and visual effects projection for the opening performance.

After all, Director Zhao once said that the simpler the better.

"Lin Lin, are you ready?"

A staff member accompanying her while waiting handed her a walkie-talkie, and Zhao Ying's voice came through.

"Director, I'm ready!"

"Okay, then just do your best. Just maintain the level you showed during rehearsals and perform normally."

"Don't worry, director, I'll be fine!"

Seeing the girl's determined expression, Zhao Ying chuckled with satisfaction.

"Go."

At this moment, the host finished the interlude, the stage gradually darkened, and as the piano music from the large live band began, a tall figure slowly rose from the center of the stage.

[We traveled and stopped along the way]

Following the trail of the boy's drifting journey

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A clear and beautiful voice, full of vitality, immediately entered the ears of all the audience members watching the performance, both in front of the stage and in front of the video.

Many families who usually turn on the TV just to create a lively atmosphere were also drawn to this heavenly sound.

A mother doing housework, a father dozing off, children playing, elders playing cards...

They all turned their attention to the live broadcast of the National Day Gala.

Just like the lyrics describe at this moment.

"Turning the page on different facets of time"

"Your smile appeared out of nowhere."