Chapter 169 - The People in Chaoyang District

Mu Xiaochu is a good girl.

She is pure, lovely, kind-hearted, and also intelligent. She is also a first-class beauty.

If there was any shortcoming, it was that she is not very tall.

As for singing, Mu Xiaochu’s talent is excellent. Chen Fei’er was full of praise for her voice, and it’s not just luck that she can make it to the finals among the thousands of talented singers around the country.

Most importantly, she has a favorable impression on Lu Chen and is willing to be close to him.

Lu Chen’s feeling for Mu Xiaochu is also very good, but this feeling is not the kind of feeling between men and women.

To him, Mu Xiaochu is like a younger sister, who is worth taking care of and willing to take care of.

So, Lu Chen quietly helped her solve the problem and drove away the annoying Zhang Xiaohai.

Even if it may provoke Zhang Xiaohai’s resentment.

Mu Xiaochu was sitting next to Lu Chen.

Zhang Xiaohai’s position was also nearby. For this afternoon’s National Day evening rehearsal, the top five of the top ten singers of “Singing China” were all present, including Lu Chen.

Of course, they were invited by Beijing Satellite TV.

According to the original agreement between Lu Chen and Beijing Satellite TV, he will license the copyright of “Life On A String” to Beijing Satellite TV for free, in return, he will be on the stage of Satellite TV’s National Day Party.

Originally, the two sides agreed to let Lu Chen sing solo, but now they have changed it to a chorus of the top five singers, which has greatly reduced his value. (TN: To clarify: Chorus – group singing.)

When Lu Chen received the notice from Beijing Satellite TV a few days ago, he was upset.

But he was relieved when he thought about it.

For evening parties of this level, which was also held in Beijing, there are undoubtedly a lot of star artists who want to come to the stage. There must be internal games and struggles, and it was normal for the program to change.

For example, among the chorus singers, Mu Xiaochu, Zhang Xiaohai and another one, were all signed on Flying Stone Records.

Flying Stone Records has a long-term good cooperation with Beijing Satellite TV.

Lu Chen had no connections in Beijing Satellite TV, and he only knew a few people. Moreover, he doesn’t make great efforts to carry out public relations. He was already lucky that the program wasn’t brushed off. Changing from solo to a chorus was already giving him face.

In this regard, Lu Chen was very aware of this. He was not so arrogant as to think that Beijing Satellite TV needs to ask him about it, and arguing with them will likely destroy their relationship, which was not easily established.

In addition, Lu Chen attached great importance to this evening performance, but not to the point of necessity.

Therefore, Lu Chen’s state of mind was very peaceful, and he will not complain about injustice. He believed that as long as he works hard to improve, one day, any stage will be paved with red carpet waiting for him to set foot on!

Mu Xiaochu obviously didn’t know the inside story, and from time to time came over to talk about the matter of chorus with Lu Chen.

The intimacy between the two attracted the attention of many people nearby.

Especially Zhang Xiaohai. His neck was almost twisted off.

Lu Chen just treated him as air.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

As he was talking and laughing with Mu Xiaochu, there was suddenly a continuous notification sound around him.

It was the notification sound of people’s cellphone receiving text messages!

A woman who had been standing behind Mu Xiaochu picked up her cellphone and looked at it with a look of surprise.

The woman is in her thirties and has a skinny and ordinary appearance. She is the personal assistant that Flying Stone Records gave to Mu Xiaochu. Her name is Zhou Fang.

Lu Chen also has an assistant, but there were too many things in the studio today, so he asked Li Feiyu to stay there to help.

Mu Xiaochu turned around and asked curiously, “Sister Fang. What’s the matter?”

Since the notification sound of these text messages sounded, the atmosphere in the backstage has become very strange and much quieter.

Anyone can tell that something was wrong.

Zhou Fang quickly looked around, lean forward to lower her voice and said, “Just now Wang Bin was arrested for taking drugs!”

“Wang Bin?”

Mu Xiaochu was frightened: “That Wang Bin?”

There may be thousands of people named Wang Bin in the world, but only one is famous in the entertainment industry.

Wang Bin is a senior figure in the music world. He made his debut in the late 1980s and became very popular in the 1990s. He has produced several records with sales volume of more than one million, won many awards, and has made great achievements in film and television.

Although his influence in Chinese music scene can’t be compared with that of Tan Hong, he can still be regarded as a big shot.

The fact that this person was arrested for taking drugs is definitely a big domestic event, and 100% will be the headlines!

News in the entertainment circle spread so fast. He was just arrested, but news of it has already been caught here.

Wang Bin was one of the heavyweight guests invited by Beijing Satellite TV for the National Day Party.

The satellite TV has been advertising the event for a long time, but now that such a big thing has happened, it is bound to be a great headache.

Zhou Fang nodded, showing a mysterious expression: “I heard that it was reported by the people in Chaoyang District again. This is the third one this year!”

The people in Chaoyang District, Beijing, are like god-like existence. The nemesis of star artist in the entertainment industry!

Since the beginning of the year, as many as 10 famous artists, that have been arrested for taking drugs, possessing drugs, and paying to solve their physiological needs, has been reported by the people in Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Netizens joked that these people huddled together could make a blockbuster prison movie! (TN: Like if these group of people was an organization, a movie about them would be a hit movie.)

The entertainment industry is bright on the surface, but in fact, it is also full of filth. Many artists choose to indulge themselves for various reasons, and as a result, they embark on the road of no return.

Since many stars in Beijing live in Chaoyang District, there are many accidents in this area, especially in recent years. The government has rectified the public security situation and vigorously cracked down on illegal and criminal activities, which has made the people in Chaoyang District famous.

All the artists in the backstage of the studio all got the news through their respective assistants.

It was inevitable that there would be a lot of whispering and talking.

Words such as “Wang Bin”, “taking drugs” and “being caught” floated out from time to time.

After almost half an hour in this strange atmosphere, a staff member appeared backstage.

He raised the megaphone and asked, “Lu Chen, is Mr. Lu Chen in?” (TN: The megaphone here is the electronic loudspeaker in the last chapter)

Lu Chen was dumbfounded. He instinctively stood up and raised his hand and said, “I’m here.”

Instantly, he became the focus of attention.

Many of them are well-known singers and performers, and everyone’s eyes showed curiosity, doubt and surprised.

Lu Chen felt a bit stressed.

Fortunately, the staff member immediately said, “Please follow me.”

Lu Chen hurried over.

When he left the backstage and went out, there were more discussions behind him and became noisy again.

Following the TV station staff, Lu Chen came to an office.

The small office was filled with smoke, and the scene made Lu Chen feel familiar.

There are also two acquaintances – Chen Qi, deputy director of Beijing Satellite TV, and Gu Rui, music director of “Singing China” program group.

The other people present were probably people from the TV station.

The atmosphere in the room was very depressing.

Especially Gu Rui, he looked so worried that his face was almost wrinkled into a bitter melon. He was smoking in low spirits.

When he saw Lu Chen come in, he barely squeezed out a smile: “Little Lu, you’re here.”

In fact, he might as well not smile. His smile was even more ugly.

Relatively speaking, Chen Qi was much calmer. He pointed to the sofa next to him and saying, “Little Lu sit.”

He introduced several colleagues to Lu Chen, including the host, program director and deputy director of the National Day party.

After Lu Chen politely greeted them and sat down, the deputy director of Beijing Satellite TV asked him bluntly, “Do you know about Wang Bin being arrested for taking drugs?”

Lu Chen nodded: “I just found out.”

Chen Qi sighed and said: “It’s really unexpected that such a thing has happened. Wang Bin’s program is definitely going to be withdrawn. Our opinion is to have you take his place.”

“Ah?”

Lu Chen never thought that Chen Qi would let himself take the place of Wang Bin’s program!

Gu Rui explained: “We originally gave you a solo program, but then the situation changed. Now this accident happened. I discussed it with Director Chen, and you will replace Wang Bin.”

“In addition, the program of “Singing China” top five chorus will be retained. It’s equivalent to giving you two programs!”

Chen Qi said, “Little Lu, you’re good and a champion, so you are fully qualified!”

So, that’s it!

It’s really a blessing in disguise. If Lu Chen had quarreled with Beijing Satellite TV over the change from solo to chorus, perhaps this opportunity wouldn’t have been his.

Lu Chen said without hesitation, “Thank you, Director Chen and Director Gu. I will definitely try my best to perform well.”

The two programs! It’s absolutely an unexpected happy event!

In fact, the one that Lu Chen really wanted to thank were the people in Chaoyang District!

“Don’t worry about it…”

Chen Qi raised his hand and said, “This is the situation now. In the afternoon, several leaders of CCTV will come over, and they will sit in the concert hall to watch our rehearsal. Later, when you take the place of Wang Bin, your performance can’t be bad!”

Gu Rui asked, “About the song choice for the solo program, do you have any ideas? “

They were making a last-minute effort. Because Lu Chen was still very young, and although Chen Qi and Gu Rui decided to put the burden on him, they couldn’t be completely assured.

Chen Qi said, “Why don’t you sing “The Brightest Star In The Night Sky”, the champion’s song?” (TN: The song he sang during the finals or the winning song)

Gu Rui said with a wry smile, “Wang Bin was supposed to sing “New China New Times”. I’m afraid Lu Chen’s song…”

“New China New Times” is a main theme song. The original singer is Wang Bin.

Since it was the National Day Party, then the theme style must be inclined to the main theme. There was already Lu Chen’s “Life On A String”, coupled with “The Brightest Star In The Night Sky”, so Gu Rui’s worry was not without reason.

“That…”

Chen Qi hesitated, feeling that he hurriedly called Lu Chen over. Was he not thoughtful enough?

Maybe it would be better to find someone else?

At this time, Lu Chen said, “Director Chen, Director Gu, I have a song that is in style with the main theme, which should be very suitable for the National Day party?”

He keenly felt the change in Chen Qi’s state of mind, so he immediately put forward his own opinion.

If he doesn’t seize this opportunity, then how will he be able to mix in the entertainment industry!

Gu Rui’s eyes lit up: “what song? Where is it? “

Lu Chen sheepishly pointed to his head and said, “it’s still here…