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Chapter 485 - 485 459 Goddess

485: Chapter 459: Goddess 485: Chapter 459: Goddess The hostess nodded, though not entirely satisfied with the answer, she dared not probe too much further and then turned to Liu Hun to ask, “Agent Liu, after you’ve become independent from Yinyue Group, are there any major moves planned?”

“Of course, there are, and we’ll be making the announcement shortly,” Liu Hun told the hostess.

The new company needed to be announced alongside Shi Qing’er’s album for the best effect.

“Then we’re all looking forward to it!” the hostess said, quickly realizing Liu Hun was a tough nut to crack, she immediately turned her guns on Shi Qing’er and asked, “Qing’er, I have a few questions for you.”

Shi Qing’er cheerfully moved next to the hostess, and Liu Hun, seeing Shi Qing’er’s dazed cute expression, immediately pinched her hand as a reminder not to forget the occasion.

“Qing’er, you haven’t been promoting yourself recently, may I ask why that is?” the hostess asked Shi Qing’er.

“Because…

it’s all arranged by the company, I’m too busy with the album,” Shi Qing’er replied with a smile.

“The album?” The hostess nodded her head, immediately found another topic and asked, “What do you think about the media’s widespread claims that your album has been leaked in advance?”

“It’s all…” Shi Qing’er quickly closed her mouth and switched to another set of rhetoric, “The results will be unveiled very soon!

Please stay tuned!”

The hostess nodded, guessing that Liu Hun and others had put all their chips on the album release to come, and continued, “Hmm…

you and Cheng Yuxuan were classmates, and rumors say you were once close friends, what’s your opinion of her?”

“She…” Shi Qing’er barely managed to keep her temper in check and said, “She’s very nice!

A decent person!”

“It seems you both have high praise for each other,” the hostess observed and asked the final question, “Are you confident about this PK (competition)?”

“Of course, I am,” Shi Qing’er answered, nodding firmly, she would never admit to losing to Cheng Yuxuan.

“Thank you both for your responses!

Please, this way inside!” The hostess gestured for them to enter the venue.

Liu Hun, worried that Shi Qing’er would put her foot in her mouth if she said too much, and thankful that the hostess was fairly friendly, quickly pulled her into Jinxin Media’s massive theater.

As soon as they entered the theater, there was still a barrage of “click-click-click” from the flashing cameras and the fervent cheering of the fans, with an atmosphere and enthusiasm that was not much different from outside.

Moreover, the media’s enthusiasm for Shi Qing’er seemed to have increased upon her arrival, keen on capturing any changes in her from the past period.

Liu Hun’s strategy had fully paid off.

The theater was no different from when Liu Hun had last visited; it wasn’t as filled with starlight except for the fan area and media area, there was also a section for music critics.

After finding their seats, Liu Hun noticed that Lin Xiaoxiang had already been seated.

“Agent Liu, our company has prepared everything for the collaboration with Jinxin Media.

Shi Qing’er’s album has already been stocked at the major stores and key visual product theme shops.

As soon as the launch is over tonight, fifty major stores will go on sale simultaneously, and three online outlets will also start sales at the same time.

The main focus of this launch party will be the critics’ reactions, who will give their scores, while the market’s reaction will be gauged by album sales.

Combining these two aspects will determine the winner,” Lin Xiaoxiang informed Liu Hun.

Liu Hun nodded and asked Lin Xiaoxiang, “The critics can give their scores or judgments on the spot, but how should we determine the sales situation?”

“It’s like this, the sales side will be assessed by tracking the nationwide sales volume for the first twenty-four hours, and then no further assessments will be done,” Lin Xiaoxiang explained to Liu Hun.

Liu Hun had come to understand the rules of this so-called PK, surmising that the row of five sitting in front of them must be the judges.

After Lin Xiaoxiang had finished explaining to Liu Hun, she turned to Shi Qing’er and instructed, “Qing’er, you must be careful to control your emotions and your words.

In a moment, the ace program of Jinxin Media, ‘Face to Face with Celebrities,’ will be brought onto the stage, and you will be sitting with Cheng Yuxuan.

Do not let her sarcastic remarks provoke you.”

“Is it the show hosted by Ren Qinyin?” Liu Hun interjected.

“Yes!

That’s her!

She should really boost her popularity with this PK,” Lin Xiaoxiang replied to Liu Hun.

As long as it was Ren Qinyin, Liu Hun felt confident that the one million he had spent should still have some effect.

“Ding ding ding, ding ding ding…”

The opening music for Jinxin Media’s hit program ‘Face to Face with Celebrities’ began to play, and Ren Qinyin, dressed in a red evening gown, gracefully and seductively made her entrance.

“Welcome to ‘Face to Face with Celebrities’!

I’m Ren Qinyin!” After Ren Qinyin finished her opening remarks, she bowed to everyone in the audience, then continued with a smile, “Now please welcome today’s guests.

First up is…

Cheng Yuxuan!

Please come up!”

Cheng Yuxuan stood up, one hand on her hip, the other waving to her fans.

“Yuxuan!

Yuxuan!

We love you!

Ah!

Yuxuan!

We’re here for you!”

The fans responded to Cheng Yuxuan with enthusiastic and frenzied screams, showing the payoff of Ma Lin’s recent investments.

Cheng Yuxuan slowly made her way onto the stage and shook hands with Ren Qinyin before sitting down on the guest sofa.

“The second guest is…

Shi Qing’er!

Please welcome her!” Ren Qinyin announced loudly.

“Oh!

So this woman is Shi Qing’er!

I wondered who she was?

Daring to compete with our Yuxuan, she’s really courting death!

Just look at her, she doesn’t have the demeanor of a female celebrity at all!”

“She’s just a straw bag!

She’s completely reliant on her sister’s fame and Liu Hun’s strength.

Without these two, she’s nothing!

Unlike our Yuxuan, who relies entirely on her own abilities!”

“Exactly!

She’s so disgusting!

She hasn’t been on any TV shows, yet she dares to call herself a celebrity!

This time our Yuxuan also got a song from Liu Hun, so she won’t be able to take any advantage!

And I’ve heard the song she released, yuck!

It’s terrible!”

“…”

Brainwashed fans cultivated by Yinyue Group over time began attacking Shi Qing’er as soon as they saw her.

Shi Qing’er stood up with a smile on her face and waved to the crowd, although it was clear that she was not as mature or pretentious as Cheng Yuxuan.

“Qing’er!

Qing’er!

We love you!

You’re always the best!”

Shi Qing’er’s music fans responded warmly as well.

“Click, click, click…” Media journalists spared no film, snapping away in a frenzy.

“After so many days, we finally get to see Shi Qing’er!

Liu Hun hid her quite mysteriously.

I’ve only heard about aggressively promoting one’s artists, never about hiding them!”

“Hey!

That’s the brilliance of Liu Hun.

With Jinxin Media and Yinyue Group taking care of the promotion, Liu Hun doesn’t have to put in much effort to achieve the desired effect.

Which media company wouldn’t pay attention?”

“Now the two of them are going to face off directly!

I heard that it was Shi Qing’er who caused a commotion at Jinxin Media Company’s venue on Ren Qinyin’s show.

I was watching TV at the time!

It was so exciting!

I never thought the two would actually come to blows!”

“…”

“Yuxuan, Qing’er, welcome to the show.” Ren Qinyin smiled and seated herself between the two women, starting her usual style of conversation.

“Bzz bzz bzz…

bzz bzz bzz…” Lin Xiaoxiang’s phone set to vibrate happened to ring.

Not to disturb those around her, she immediately answered, “Hello?”

“President Lin, everything is arranged, but…

beep beep beep…

beep beep beep…” The call was suddenly cut off.

Just then, Liu Hun’s phone rang as well.

Seeing it was Zhong Xiao calling, he immediately answered, “What’s the situation?”

“Boss Liu, several people barged into the backstage director’s control room,” Zhong Xiao informed Liu Hun.

“Wait for me!” Liu Hun hung up after replying.

“Manager Liu, it seems there’s a problem with Wang Dongsheng’s side.

I just called him and it suddenly disconnected!” Lin Xiaoxiang said to Liu Hun urgently, worried that if Shi Qing’er’s album couldn’t be played, it would be a big problem!

“Somebody is causing trouble.

I’ll take care of it.

You stay here and don’t move.

Keep an eye on Qing’er, and call me immediately if anything happens,” Liu Hun instructed Lin Xiaoxiang.

He couldn’t control Shi Qing’er himself, so he had Lin Xiaoxiang watch her, so that if Shi Qing’er caused a scene or an issue arose, someone could contact him right away.

“You…

be careful!” Lin Xiaoxiang held Liu Hun’s hand.

Liu Hun nodded and slipped away from his seat quietly; fortunately, everyone’s attention was on the two women on stage, and no one noticed his discreet departure.

Lin Xiaoxiang watched Liu Hun leave, turning her anxious gaze back to the stage.

“…And now, please welcome Ms.

Cheng Yuxuan with a song from her new album!

A song we’ve all been eagerly anticipating!

Let’s give her a round of applause!” Ren Qinyin said, moving aside with Shi Qing’er to give the stage over to Cheng Yuxuan.

The lights changed dramatically, and the music switched.

Lin Xiaoxiang recognized it as the plagiarized song they had recorded before.

“It’s pretty good!

Cheng Yuxuan’s singing skills are not bad!

Her expressiveness is great too!

And the song suits her!

I have to say, Liu Hun’s skills are truly remarkable!”

“It looks like Liu Hun has completely miscalculated this time!

He’s made someone else a star, and now Shi Qing’er must feel so embarrassed!

Letting Cheng Yuxuan sing five songs first—though written by Liu Hun, it has really whet the fans’ appetite, while Shi Qing’er’s song has already been leaked!

What appeal is left?”

“I wonder how Liu Hun will deal with this!

With the songs leaked in advance, even if he has incredible skills, it would be difficult to turn the situation around, right?

Huh, why isn’t Liu Hun in his seat?

Did he go to the bathroom?”

“…”

A throng of media journalists busily discussed among themselves, while Cheng Yuxuan’s music fans listened as if entranced.

Meanwhile, the five music critics sitting below the stage had various expressions on their faces.

Ren Qinyin, now in the corner of the stage, was puzzled.

Why was there no communication from the overall producer and executive, Liu Hun, Wang Dongsheng?

She couldn’t help but recall that the theater seemed to have been under renovation just yesterday.