I really don't want to be the top streamer anymore

Chapter 226: It was an invitation before, this time it’s a favor

The scale of Mango TV’s anniversary party this time is still very large.

It’s almost as good as the annual New Year’s Eve party.

The lineup of performing guests is quite luxurious, with almost all of the top domestic entertainment artists gathered here.

However, considering Mango's own connections, it is normal to be able to invite so many people.

Because Xu Kong was a solo guest this time, he didn't have to participate in the rehearsal that was ongoing.

All you have to do is wait for the party to officially start and join in.

……

"Aren't you quite good at choosing?"

At this time, Xu Kong looked at the clothes on his body and spoke to Su Zhi behind him.

Because I didn’t bring an assistant with me when I came to Star City this time.

Xu Kong simply asked Su Zhi to help him choose the clothes to wear to the party.

"He's quite handsome."

Su Zhi took a look at the man in a black slim suit and said something in a low voice.

However, she also knew that with Xu Kong's looks and figure, he could handle almost any style of clothing.

On the contrary, it has little to do with the clothes she chose.

……

Su Zhi's concert will be held a few days after Mango's anniversary party.

The two of them didn't stay together for long, and Su Zhi had to go back to rehearsal for her concert in advance.

Xu Kong set out early.

This anniversary celebration will also be broadcast live.

Although you don't have to attend the performance, you still need to enter the venue early to avoid being gossiped about.

It is worth mentioning that Zhu Changyun, one of Fengge’s vice presidents, also attended Mango’s anniversary celebration.

As for this vice president of Fengge, Xu Kong had often heard Yan Rui and Zhu Yu mention him since he joined Fengge, but he had never met him once.

However, it is said that Zhu Changyun had already followed Song Youyou's father Song Fuquan when he founded Fengge.

He is one of the company's founding fathers.

He has the highest say in the company except for Song Fuquan.

……

This anniversary celebration also includes takeaways.

But most of them are the outside tickets at the back.

The backstage seemed quite empty. Apart from the senior management of Mango TV, the guests invited were all well-known figures from various companies and platforms in the entertainment industry.

But for Xu Kong, apart from knowing some well-known artists, he was not familiar with any of these senior executives.

"It seems that Wu Youxue really has a good relationship with you."

Xu Kongcai just got the news that Zhu Changyun, the company's vice president, was coming, and soon met him in person.

And it was Zhu Changyun who came over personally to talk to him.

"I wish you the best."

Xu Kong nodded to the other party neither humbly nor arrogantly.

As for the other party's teasing just now, Xu Kong had no intention of responding.

……

Obviously, Zhu Changyun was quite surprised to see Xu Kong in such an occasion.

After all, he was not invited to perform on stage, but sat in the backstage as a guest of the anniversary celebration. Such treatment cannot be achieved by so-called popularity or status.

After saying hello, Zhu Changyun obviously had no intention of leaving.

He stared at Xu Kong with a smile on his face, as if he was thinking about something.

Xu Kong was quite helpless about such an attitude.

In the current situation, he couldn't just get angry, and after all, the other party was his superior, so Xu Kong could only suppress his discomfort and asked:
"Boss Zhu, what can I do for you?"

After hearing Xu Kong's words, Zhu Changyun withdrew his gaze and shook his head.

"It's okay. I just haven't had a good communication with the new people in the company for a long time."

"Especially for a newcomer like you with so much potential."

Looking at Zhu Changyun who turned and left after saying a few words, Xu Kong was quite confused.

The main reason was that the other party didn't seem that hostile towards him.

At the very least, there is no possibility that she is displeased with him, or that the two of them have some accidental grudge.

But apart from this, Xu Kong had an extremely obvious feeling, that is, the other party was obviously very wary of him.

I don't know what he is guarding against.

……

The chance encounter with Zhu Changyun was just a small episode.

As some senior artists in the entertainment industry and some company executives took the initiative to greet Xu Kong, he put the matter behind him.

It is worth mentioning that Zeng Xi, the vice president of Penguin, also came.

Although it was not President Feng Yuan who came in person, Xu Kong was quite surprised that people from the three major video platforms were invited to Mango TV’s anniversary celebration.

Mango TV must have cooperated with these video platforms before.

But as they have built their own video platforms, they have certainly become competitors to these platforms.

Fortunately, he didn’t see anyone who looked like they were from Tomato TV, otherwise, Xu Kong would probably find it even more outrageous.

……

"Director Xu, can I have a word with you for a moment?"

Xu Kong has already gotten used to it.

But when he saw the person coming, he was still a little stunned.

Although he didn't know the other person, looking at his appearance, he was actually 70% similar to Qin Xian.

Through the information he obtained, it can be almost concluded that the other party is most likely Qin Yi, the president of Kiwi.

That is Qin Xian’s so-called elder brother.

"Boss Qin, if you have anything to say, just say it here."

Xu Kong replied indifferently.

After all, I didn’t have a very good impression of kiwi fruit.

Since he knew that the other party was Qin Xian's brother, Xu Kong felt that there was no need for him to improve his relationship with Kiwi.

Hearing Xu Kong's words, Qin Yi froze in place.

After all, it has been a long time since anyone would deliberately give him a cold look.

Even if they are really mortal rivals, they will still maintain a decent appearance when meeting in public.

……

Under normal circumstances, Qin Yi really wouldn't pay too much attention to Xu Kong.

This is mainly because the failure of Kiwi Fruit’s projects in recent times were almost all related to Xu Kong.

It could also be said that it was a bit too coincidental.

Xu Kong's three consecutive hit dramas all happened to coincide with the release of Kiwi.

The result was naturally that he was suppressed and beaten to the point of being unable to breathe.

So what Qin Xian hopes is to be able to ease the tense relationship with Xu Kong a little.

At the very least, there will be enough time to compete for the copyright of the other party's new drama in the future.

But at this moment, with the group of people around, it was definitely unlikely for Qin Yi to apologize to Xu Kong on the spot on behalf of Qin Xian.

That’s right, he originally went to see Xu Kong alone, actually to take the initiative to apologize.

But at this moment, under such circumstances, he could only say:
"Then let's talk about it when you have time, Director Xu."

Qin Yi was obviously a little unhappy at this time.

But he still maintained a certain restraint in what he said.

……

Xu Kong didn't take it seriously at all.

Since he had decided to break up with Kiwi, Xu Kong had no intention of continuing to cooperate with the other party.

The main thing is that even if the channel for kiwi fruit is missing now, it will not actually have much impact on Xu Kong.

Not to mention Penguin Video, which has a good relationship with him, and Mango Video Platform.

Even if he really planned to negotiate copyright with Tudou Video, based on the performance of Xu Kong's previous dramas, he would have no trouble selling the copyright.

Therefore, he did not feel too burdened about offending the two brothers, Kiwi and Qin Xian.

……

The party officially began soon.

The lineup of performing guests is quite luxurious.

However, at this time, most of the people in the backstage were not actually paying attention to the performance.

Although it is Mango’s anniversary party, it is rare to bring together so many colleagues in the industry.

Such an opportunity is a good place for them to exchange resources and discuss cooperation.

So you can see that from time to time, these people in the backstage would lower their heads and whisper to each other.

……

It makes Xu Kong seem a little different.

Because there really isn't much cooperation between him and the others to discuss.

So I was one of the few audience members who watched the performance attentively throughout the whole process.

The performance lasted for about two hours.

When the show was over, the ordinary audience left one after another, but the insiders in the venue stayed and started chatting freely.

Xu Kong didn't leave immediately either.

Because halfway through the journey, Xu Kong received a message from Wu Youxue.

Said he wanted to talk to him alone for a while.

Xu Kong had anticipated this, otherwise Wu Youxue would not have specially invited him to participate in the Mango anniversary celebration.

……

When almost everyone in the venue had arrived, Xu Kong finally saw Wu Youxue.

It can be seen that in an occasion like today, the other party must have a lot of social engagements.

So when Wu Youxue came up, he didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly:
"This time I mainly want you to do me a favor."

The two of them were quite familiar with each other, and Xu Kong didn't mind Wu Youxue's direct way of speaking.

"Director Wu, please go ahead."

Wu Youxue's expression was a little complicated at this time, but he still spoke:
"I want you to participate in the subsequent "Singer" program as a guest singer."

In fact, Xu Kong had already guessed something about what Wu Youxue would say.

What is worth mentioning is Wu Youxue’s attitude at this time.

Previously, inviting Xu Kong to participate in the "Singer" program was considered a relatively official invitation.

It can even be said that it was Wu Youxue who gave Xu Kong the resources.

After all, with the popularity of "Singer" last year, there were a large number of domestic singers who wanted to participate in this show.

It is definitely one of the best resources for professional singers in the industry.

But this time, Wu Youxue said that he hoped Xu Kong could do him a favor.

In other words, it is no longer Xu Kong who needs the "Singer" show, but Mango TV's "Singer" this year that needs Xu Kong as a guest.

……

“Maybe you can see some related news too.”

"Most of it is true. Our performance in this year's Singer was indeed somewhat below expectations..."

It is indeed rare for someone in Wu Youxue's position to take the initiative to admit his defeat.

For someone like him who is almost the top variety show director in the country, there is no need to mention his various hit shows in the past.

Even programs with average statistics are still very popular.

The fact that the other party could say such words is enough to prove that the program data of "Singer" this time is indeed too bad.

Compared to last year's "Singer", which was almost the biggest hit, this year it is almost impossible to see any related news unless netizens pay special attention to it.

……

Xu Kong naturally knew about this as well.

Except for the first two episodes when it was first aired, the subsequent data is not even as good as the previous "Autumn Concert".

Although the invited singers are all talented singers with strong singing skills.

But most of these people are actually older. Although they cannot be said to be out of date, they are definitely the type who do not appear in the public eye very often.

At the same time, the lack of newcomers who are popular and have enough topics is also a big problem.

The audience is too familiar with these singers, and because of their status, they are all very friendly with each other, so there is hardly any need to talk about any program effects.

And the most important aspect.

There is no song that can break the circle.

Almost all of them are covers of classic old songs, or songs that have been very popular in recent years.

For example, Xu Kong’s own song “Last Dance” has been covered.

But it was completely not recognized by netizens.

That singer’s singing skills are indeed good, but he just can’t sing with the flavor of the original singer Xu Kong.

The adapted version has been criticized by many people.

……

And even if they are adaptations of classic old songs, not many of them fail to gain recognition from the audience.

In the most recent episode, a talented singer was even questioned for ruining the classics.

The program’s data and reputation have seriously declined.

Wu Youxue takes a look at the entire current domestic music scene.

It seems that apart from Xu Kong, there is really no one else who can help.

After all, there are very few singers who are as popular and discussed as Xu Kong today.

He also had to be qualified to compete on the same stage with a group of veteran and powerful singers. After the screening, Xu Kong was almost the only one left.

It was also at this time that Wu Youxue discovered that Xu Kong, a young singer who was currently popular and recognized by everyone for his abilities, had become a unique existence with almost no rivals at some point in time.

If there was really no other solution, Wu Youxue would not want to ask Xu Kong for help.

He also knew that he owed Xu Kong a big favor for not giving the copyright of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" to Mango.

If I let Xu Kong, who has rejected many invitations, to attend this time, I probably won’t be able to repay this favor in a short time.

……

"Since Director Wu has spoken, how can I not agree?"

Xu Kong said with a smile.

Before he came, he thought it might be because of the show "Singer".

There was not much hesitation at this time and he agreed directly.

"But I may not be able to attend every episode in the future..."

Xu Kong said this in advance.

After all, "Sweet Honey" is about to start filming, and there will definitely be a lot of follow-up things.

If that doesn't work, Xu Kong is thinking of participating in a program as a challenge singer to boost the popularity of the other party, and then withdrawing from the competition if he doesn't have time.

But at this time, Wu Youxue answered decisively:
"No problem at all!"

"If you have anything to do later, let me know. It's okay to miss a session temporarily."

Xu Kong was stunned for a moment.

The competition system of "Singer" has always been relatively strict.

After confirming your participation, you can either withdraw or continue participating until you are eliminated or reach the finals.

Wu Youxue did this just for him, setting a precedent that had never existed before.

……

(End of this chapter)