Wei Qin accepted a music variety show for Yu Ran.Yu Ran was not the main guest, he just sang a few songs on stage as an assistant singer in one of the game sessions, and with him were two singer idols who became famous recently because of a reality show.Although there are not many appearances, if the performance is good, it can still attract the attention of the audience.So Wei Qin repeatedly emphasized that he should perform well, which made Yu Ran, who was already a little nervous, feel even more stressed.

The program was recorded on Wednesday afternoon, and Yu Ran took a day off from school and went to the company early in the morning.

At noon, Wei Qin took him and Qu Yang to the TV station. Coincidentally, the recording studio was the venue for the Voice of the Stars competition. After returning to a familiar place, Yu Ran's nervousness eased.

Under the leadership of the staff, Yu Ran went to the lounge to put on makeup, while Wei Qin went to greet the program director, leaving Qu Yang to accompany him.

There were already other people in the lounge. Yu Ran just stepped in with one foot, and was taken aback when he saw the people in the room clearly.

The man also looked over, the expression on his face was exactly the same as Yu Ran's, but he glanced lightly and quickly looked away.

Yu Ran didn't take the initiative to say hello, she followed the staff to her seat and sat down, waiting for the makeup artist to come and apply her makeup.The staff had other things to do, and they left after bringing the person. The makeup artist would not come over until 10 minutes later, so Yu Ran sat on a chair and played with her mobile phone.

The staff in the room come and go, and when there are too many people, there will be trouble.Seeing that no one noticed them, Qu Yang dragged a chair and sat behind Yu Ran, put his hands on the back of the chair, and whispered in his ear: "Xiao Ran, do you have a bad relationship with Maoguan? It’s the Voice of the Stars, why don’t you say hello when you meet?”

Yu Ran glanced at Maoguan in the rear right from the mirror, surrounded by three or two staff members.He is the guest of this episode, and the staff is introducing the program process to him.Mao Guan was still as expressionless and reticent as he was during the competition. Although his expression was very cold, he still listened very seriously.Qu Yang was still gossiping, so Yu Ran had no choice but to answer him first: "Mao Guan has always been like this. He is also a loner during the competition, and he doesn't communicate with us very much."

"So proud!" Qu Yang sighed softly.

Yu Ran smiled and said nothing.

After another 5 minutes, the other two assistant singers who were on stage with Yu Ran also arrived, and they were arranged next to Yu Ran.The two looked about the same age as Yu Ran, and they had very lively personalities. After knowing that Yu Ran was also an assistant singer, they chatted enthusiastically with him, without any distinction at all.After the makeup artist came over, they suspended the friendly exchange.

Wei Qin came in with the director. The first thing he saw was Mao Guan who was resting on the sofa with his eyes closed.

Yu Ran had just finished styling and was familiarizing himself with the songs he was about to sing on stage when Wei Qin patted him on the shoulder and looked up.Wei Qin signaled him to follow him out with his eyes, Yu Ran put away his earphones and followed out of the lounge.The two walked all the way to the end of the corridor before Wei Qin turned around and told him seriously: "Be smarter when recording later, and grab more shots."

Wei Qin has said this many times since yesterday, but this time the feeling is different from the previous few times. If the previous few times were just gentle instructions, this time it is a straightforward order.Yu Ran didn't understand why Wei Qin was so decisive all of a sudden, but he still nodded in agreement.

The recording of the show started, Mao Guan and two other guests had already appeared on stage, only Yu Ran and the other two boys were left in the lounge, and they had to wait until the third session to appear.

Wei Qin went to the studio and chose the best place to pay full attention to Yu Ran's performance.

During the recording of the program, due to the frequent mistakes of the guests, the recording time was delayed again and again. It was already an hour and a half after Yu Ran and others were notified to play.The appearance of Yu Ran and the other two singers was very low-key, and there was no so-called opening performance. After the host introduced them, they directly stood on the high platform on the side of the stage.The three of them took turns to give a brief introduction, and then the game officially started.

This is a game of answering the lyrics. Yu Ran and the others are responsible for the first half of the singing, and the guests are responsible for answering the blank part at the end.

.As for who will be responsible for singing, it is up to the guests to choose. Each guest has to challenge two songs, and each guest has three candidate songs in their hands. The key words of the songs are placed on the table in front of them. Challenge which song you win.

Because the difficulty of the nine songs is different, the guests will ask the three singing guests for some information before choosing the one with confidence.The other two singing guests have also participated in several variety shows before, and they know how to stir up the atmosphere and grab the spotlight, so they frantically interact with the guests at this time and give them hints in various ways.And Yu Ran's natural personality is not like theirs, and he is not a person who likes to express himself. In addition, it is the first time to participate in the show, and he is a little at a loss when he is nervous, so if it is not a guest who asks him, he will smile at other times Standing aside, he will not take the initiative to behave like the other two.So in the end, because they knew too little about the song he was going to sing, the guests didn't dare to choose rashly, and finally chose a few songs in the hands of the other two. Only one senior took care of him and chose one because he was asked by Wei Qin .

The third game session ended in less than half an hour, and the three of them left and went backstage.The two singers still had to rush to the stage, so they left in a hurry with their assistants.Yu Ran didn't have a plan for the rest of the day, so she took off her makeup in the lounge before leaving.Wei Qin didn't go back to the lounge. After Yu Ran stepped down from the stage, he left the studio and went back to the car to wait.With a gloomy face all the way, it was obvious that he was not in a good mood.

Yu Ran was also very self-aware of his performance today, so when he got in the car and saw Wei Qin's gloomy face, he lowered his head consciously, sat beside him and waited for him to reprimand him.

Unexpectedly, after waiting for a long time, he did not receive Wei Qin's scolding. He raised his head and took a sneak peek, only to find that Wei Qin was already researching the itinerary, and he didn't seem to intend to tell him what happened on stage just now.Worrying all the way, it was already five o'clock when he returned to the company, he still had classes in the evening, so he ate a few bites in the cafeteria before going to the classroom.

It was a bit early, and there was no one else in the classroom, so Qu Yang waited with him.

Yu Ran lay on the table, feeling a little frustrated, and asked Qu Yang who was playing games: "Brother Xiaoyang, is Brother Wei very dissatisfied with my performance today? I didn't say a word when I came out of the TV station."

Qu Yang's game just ended, so he temporarily turned off his mobile phone and temporarily acted as a bosom brother.

"Your performance today is not particularly bad. At least I think you did a good job. You didn't say anything wrong on stage, and you sang well without any problems." Qu Yang compared Ran to being three years older, so he always wanted to treat his younger brother Treat him the same.Seeing his dejected face, he stretched out his hand and rubbed his head, "Don't worry too much, it's pretty good to be able to behave like this for the first time on stage. Besides, Brother Wei has a bad temper. If he was really angry, he would scold you sooner." How can I not say a word."

"Is that right?"

"Well, so you really don't have to worry too much about it," Qu Yang said, "You just lack experience, it will be fine if you do it a few more times."

After being comforted by Qu Yang, Yu Ran felt less guilty.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Mu Ran appeared downstairs in Sheng Yu on time.Yu Ran finished his evening class and came out with his schoolbag on his back. When he saw the flickering headlights from a distance, he rarely jumped and ran over. With his shoulders drooping, he walked slowly, opened the car door and shouted weakly: "Brother."

"Not in a good mood? Why are you so depressed?" Mu Ran touched his face, "Still feeling unwell?"

"No, I'm just a little tired." Yu Ran fastened his seat belt and forced a smile at Mu Ran.

"It's really all right?" Mu Ran worried and confirmed again.

"It's really fine, you can drive, I want to go home early." Yu Ran leaned on the back of the chair with a sleepy expression.

Mu Ran had no choice but to drive away first, and then remembered that Yu Ran said in the morning that he was going to record a program today, so he asked casually: "How is the recording of the program going? Is it going well?"

It's okay not to mention it, but Yu Ran's mood plummeted like a cliff when it was mentioned, because he was too depressed and couldn't help complaining a few words: "It's not going well at all."

"What's wrong?" Mu Ran asked, "Is it because of this that I'm in a bad mood today?"

In Mu Ran's caring words, Yu Ran told Mu Ran about today's events one by one.

Asked: "Do you also think my performance today is poor?"

Mu Ran smiled faintly: "Didn't your assistant also say that, you just have no experience, it's normal to be nervous for the first time on stage."

"Actually, it's not the first time I've been on stage. I've been on stage so many times during competitions. This can't be used as an excuse at all." Yu Ran leaned back with his eyes closed, picking at the chair with his index finger.

"Competitions and variety shows are still different," Mu Ran explained to him. "During the competition, you only need to concentrate on singing. At other times, even if you don't speak, no one will say anything. But variety shows are different, because there is no absolute voice on stage." The protagonist, the spotlight won't keep chasing you. There are five or six guest hosts in total, and the show is only one and a half hours long. Everyone has worked hard to get more time to appear on camera. After the show, you may not get anything."

Yu Ran looked at Mu Ran's flickering side face and listened carefully.

"Xiao Ran, variety shows are not fairer than competitions. The shots of each contestant on the field are average, but variety shows are different. Every shot has to be fought for by oneself." Mu Ran said, "No one in the entertainment industry is pure , because this is a world where the weak prey on the strong, and even the purest and most harmless goddesses have tricks that cannot be revealed."

After hearing this, Yu Ran sighed repeatedly, grabbed her hair and said, "It seems that I really don't fit in this circle." By nature, Yu Ran didn't have a strong desire to win or lose since he was a child, and he didn't fight for anything. Okay, but I'm never persistent, so I'm not number one in my grade. Even if I'm overtaken, I won't say I'll catch up next time.Most of the time, he just does his duty and calmly completes what he should complete.Just like on the show today, his task was just to sing the challenge track, so he really took that song seriously.As for the others, it is not his top priority. The program team will have this part and just want to give them three more shots. Because of his character, when the other two are fighting for the chance to appear, he stands calmly. On the side, like a bystander, quietly watching them arguing with them.

In fact, Mu Ran also knows that Yu Ran's character has too many obstacles to his current career development, but he has never known how to help him adapt to the behavior of the entertainment industry, so he never took the initiative to bring up this topic.Looking at Yu Ran who was so frustrated, he also felt distressed, but he also knew that what he needed was not comfort, so he didn't say anything on the scene, but asked him: "Are there any arrangements for Friday night?"

"Friday?" Yu Ran thought for a while, "Probably not."

"Okay, then follow me to meet someone tomorrow night." Mu Ran said.

"See who?"

Mu Ran smiled mysteriously: "A person who can help you solve your doubts."

On Friday, Yu Ran had school in the afternoon, and it was already four o'clock when it ended.Mu Ran was an hour late to pick him up, and then took him to a well-known private restaurant.

At the door, Mu Ran made a phone call first, and then took him directly to the box on the second floor.

"Brother, who are you taking me to meet?" In the corridor on the second floor, Yu Ran asked, tugging at Mu Ran's sleeve.

Mu Ran patted the back of his hand and played riddles with a smile: "See you soon."

As soon as the two stood at the door of the innermost box, the door was opened.Immediately, a mature male voice came from inside: "Just by hearing the footsteps, I know it's you."

Mu Ran smiled and led Yu Ran in.

There was only a middle-aged man in the box, with a handsome face and fine lines around his eyes when he smiled.Yu Ran followed Mu Ran and sat down, staring at the person opposite for a while, the more he looked at him, the more familiar he became, and finally remembered that this person was the famous show host, Bai Hong, known as the number one variety show host.

Mu Ran introduced the two of them to each other, and Yu Ran greeted them first as a junior.

"Mr. Bai, hello."

Bai Hong is well-known in the circle for his gentleness and friendliness. He nodded to Yu Ran with a smile, and said very familiarly: "Since Mu Ran's younger brother is also my younger brother, there is no need to be so born, just call him brother."

Yu Ran had no choice but to call him brother instead.

Bai Hong and Mu Ran seemed to have a good relationship, and they were talking about topics between friends, and the atmosphere was not good.

very natural.

Yu Ran couldn't say anything, so he listened quietly.Mu Ran chatted with Bai Hong for a while, and the waiter brought the dishes. While talking to Bai Hong, Mu Ran helped Yu Ran pick up vegetables for the meal.

Seeing this, Bai Hong laughed and joked: "I've known you for more than ten years, but I haven't seen you help me pick up food."

Mu Ran also responded with a smile: "Whether your hand is broken or disabled, why should I pick up food for you?"

Bai Hong glanced at Yu Ran: "Your brother also looks very healthy."

Mu Ran gently patted Yu Ran's head, let him eat first, then turned his head and rolled his eyes at Bai Hong: "You also said that this is my brother, can it be the same."

Bai Hong smiled without saying a word, raised his glass and took a sip of wine, then changed the chat partner to Yu Ran.

"I've seen your match, it's pretty good." Bai Hong felt a little regretful when he thought of the fourth and third defeats, "If you didn't get sick in that match, you should have been able to make it to the top three."

Yu Ran smiled embarrassedly: "I know what my strength is, and I'm lucky to be fourth."

Bai Hong joked, "It's not good to be too modest."

Yu Ran was even more embarrassed, and lowered his head to concentrate on eating.

Mu Ran took advantage of the situation and raised his mouth: "It's the same as before."

Bai Hong was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head and laughed at himself: "There is no comparison, mine is at the black history level."

Feeling that there was something in his words, Yu Ran couldn't help being curious, stopped his chopsticks and looked at Bai Hong.

Bai Hong has worked on TV programs for more than ten years, and has dealt with all kinds of celebrities and ordinary people in the programs. His years of hosting career have allowed him to develop a pair of insightful eyes for seeing people. Can see through that person's character.In this short period of less than 10 minutes, Bai Hong could almost grasp Yu Ran's personality.Moreover, Mu Ran also told him before that Yu Ran had just participated in a program, and he could probably guess the purpose of Mu Ran's bringing him here, so without Mu Ran's hints, he spontaneously and consciously talked about the past when he was young.

Bai Hong is not a professional broadcaster, but a TV editor.It was a pure accident that he ended up on the road of hosting.In his senior year, Bai Hong was introduced by his tutor as an intern choreographer for a popular program on Apple TV.During a program recording, the male host had a car accident on the way to the TV station, injured his right leg and was unable to continue recording the program.At that time, it was less than half an hour before the start of recording, but the male host who stayed on the TV station that day either did not match the image of the program, or had no time. In short, the director searched around the TV station but could not find anyone who could save the scene.

At this moment, Bai Hong went to hand in the task assigned to him by the director and appeared in front of him.At that time, Bai Hong's face was clear and handsome, and he was indescribably handsome and youthful in a slightly wrinkled white T-shirt.A good voice is like spring rain in March, moistening things silently.So, the courageous director rolled his eyes and stared at him.

Fifteen minutes before the recording, Bai Hong was ordered to replace the male host who was absent due to injury. Although he did not speak much during the whole show, the audience still remembered this shy and handsome boy.Afterwards, the stage saw that he was a malleable talent, so they formally signed a contract with him to be trained as a freshman host force.Later, he stayed on the stage of that show as an intern host.

But Bai Hong is not born with a cheerful and outgoing personality. On the contrary, he is very introverted and easily shy in front of strangers, so when he first came on stage as an intern host, he often couldn't say ten words after a session, and he just kept it on his lips. The microphone was used all night in one fell swoop, but no sound was ever heard from it.Gradually, some audience voices were dissatisfied, saying that he was a piece of wood, so they knew that they would stand still and say nothing, and even more violent words directly told him to roll.

After more than a month later, his performance still didn't improve much, and even the director became dissatisfied, and severely criticized him in front of all the staff after one recording.After that, Bai Hong realized that it was impossible to continue like this. If he wanted to stay on this stage, he had to change his character.In the entertainment industry or the host world, it is impossible to accept a taciturn, shy and reserved person.Later, he used various means to change his personality, seized every opportunity he could speak on stage, and boldly expressed himself in front of the audience.

Step up to where it is today.

Today, if the Bai Hong of that time and the current Bai Hong are put together, probably no one would dare to believe that they are the same person, after all, the two people are very different in character and temperament.

Even Yu Ran, after hearing the story told by Bai Hong, couldn't believe that the eloquent host Brother Yi used to be an introvert who would blush nervously in front of the audience.But it is undeniable that after Bai Hong finished telling this very inspirational story, his heart was throbbed quite a bit.

Bai Hong took another sip of wine, looked at Yu Ran and said with emotion: "Looking at you is like seeing me back then. When I was in the voice of the stars, I could see that you, the little guy, were also not talkative, and the other members were making trouble. When you are alone, you are the only one standing quietly, and you don’t talk much except singing.”

Mu Ran nodded in agreement, poured him a glass of wine, and clinked glasses with him because he was going to drive with fruit juice instead of wine.

Bai Hong continued: "When I first heard that you decided to stay in this circle, I was worried that you might suffer because of this character."

Yu Ran nodded incredulously, he really suffered a disadvantage in this.

Bai Hong knew that Yu Ran was a smart person, so he stopped talking and didn't continue. He said so much, if he pays attention to it, he will always be inspired.

Bai Hong had to catch an early morning flight the next day, so he didn't eat this meal for too long, and left just after nine o'clock.Bai Hong's assistant came to pick him up, before Bai Hong left, he patted Yu Ran on the shoulder and encouraged him: "Come on."

Yu Ran nodded: "Yes, I will. Thank you Brother Baihong."

After sending Baihong away, Mu Ran also took Yu Ran back to his home.After chatting with Bai Hong all night, Yu Ran felt a lot more relaxed, looking at the Wanjia lights outside the window, the corners of his lips slightly raised an arc.Mu Ran observed his expression from the rearview mirror and smiled too.

"Brother." Yu Ran called him softly.

"Well, I'm here." Mu Ran stared ahead, looking at him in the rearview mirror from the corner of his eye.

Yu Ran turned her head to look at him for a while, then leaned over with both hands holding the seat belt and kissed him on the cheek.

"Thank you."

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