Chapter 172 Everything goes wrong
A week later.

Brilliant Entertainment.

The marketing manager hurried into the vice president's office.

"Boss Zheng, another company that has agreed to an endorsement cooperation has changed its mind at the last minute."

"Which one?"

"Dai Qi Jewelry had originally agreed to have Liu Ruolin as the brand's spokesperson and the contract was to be signed next week, but today they suddenly informed us that the contract would not be signed," the manager reported.

"What's going on? This is the fourth one this week. Have you asked the reason?" Zheng Lei wondered.

"The other party just said that it was the leadership's decision. They felt the endorsement fee was too high, so they are not considering it for the time being," said the manager.

Zheng Lei frowned when he heard this. The company lost four endorsements in just one week. Although they were not particularly big brands, it also meant that the company lost at least several million in endorsement fees.

This is a considerable sum of money.

"If you think the endorsement fee is too high, you can reduce it a little bit. As long as it's not too low, we can negotiate it." Zheng Lei said.

"I said the endorsement fee can be negotiated, but the other party still has no intention of cooperating." The manager said helplessly.

Hearing this, Zheng Lei's intuition told him that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out what the reason was.

Just then, the secretary knocked on the door and walked in: "Mr. Zheng, the investor of the movie that Huang Xuan was about to star in suddenly asked to change the lead actor, otherwise they would withdraw their investment."

"What's going on? Why would they suddenly change it for no apparent reason?" Zheng Lei frowned even more when he heard this.

"The investors said that their boss doesn't seem to be very satisfied with Huang Xuan." The secretary whispered.

"Huang Xuan was personally selected by them in the first place, and now that the filming has already started, they tell me they are not satisfied?" Zheng Lei slammed the table, angrily.

"So the crew asked me to ask you what to do?" the secretary asked timidly.

"First ask the boss on the other side what he is dissatisfied with. If that doesn't work, we will find a few more actors for him to choose from." Zheng Lei knew that getting angry was useless, so he suppressed his anger and instructed the secretary.

After he gave his instructions to the secretary, he looked at the marketing manager and said, "Also, go and find out why these companies went back on their word. I don't think it's because of the endorsement fee."

"it is good."

Watching the marketing manager and secretary leave the office, Zheng Lei rubbed his temples, feeling something was wrong.

It’s strange, why are there so many troubles these days?

There is a feeling that everything is going wrong.

If he continues like this, his boss will probably hold him accountable in a few days.

He thought about it and called Xu Ya:
"Your endorsement contract with RIOD is going to expire next month. Is it okay to renew it?"

"We have been cooperating for so many years, what could possibly go wrong?"

"That's good. I've been scared these past two days."

"what happened?"

"Nothing. Did you get the invitation to the Golden Melody Awards next month?" Zheng Lei asked.

"I just got it, so I guess I'll be a runner-up again." Xu Ya looked at the invitation letter in her hand and was not very excited.

"Don't worry, you will definitely win the award this time. After you win the award, wait until you get Chu Ze's song. Then, take advantage of the popularity of the award to release a new song, which will definitely allow you to leap back to the top." Zheng Lei planned in an orderly manner.

Hearing Zheng Lei's confident words, as if the award was already in his pocket, Xu Ya did not ask any more questions. She roughly understood and kept it tacitly.

……

"Golden Melody Award?"

Chu Ze also talked about this with Xia Anruo.

"Yes, November 25th, in the capital."

"Capital? Isn't it on the other side?" Chu Ze was stunned when he heard that.

"No, it has always been held in the capital." Xia Anruo looked at Chu Ze strangely.

"Oh, I remembered it wrong." Chu Ze knew that it was probably because of the parallel world. These things were still different from the original world, whether it was the time or the location.

"So you won the prize?" Chu Ze asked.

"I don't know. I'm just nominated. I won't know until I see the award in person." Although Xia Anruo felt that she had already won a prize, she could not be too confident. This was how Song Ziqi snatched the award from her last time.

Xia Anruo added: "Besides, your name is also on the invitation letter this time."

"Mine?" Chu Ze was stunned.

"It's from Tudou, but because they don't know your true identity, the invitation letter was sent directly to me." Xia Anruo took out the invitation letter from her bag and handed it to Chu Ze, "Do you want to go?"

Chu Ze took it and looked at it. He knew without thinking that it must be because the songs he wrote for Xia Anruo were nominated for the Best Composer or Lyricist award, so he, the composer, would naturally receive an invitation.

"Even if you invite me, I can't go. If I go, I'll be exposed. If I win an award, please help me go up on stage and accept it."

Chu Ze wanted to see the legendary Golden Melody Awards, but if he showed up and the mysterious veil of Tu Dou was unveiled, reporters who wanted to interview him would probably line up at his house from all over Beijing the next day.

Just as he was saying this, Song Ziqi suddenly called Chu Ze.

Looking at the caller ID, Xia Anruo glanced at it from the corner of her eye, then turned her head away expressionlessly and pouted.

Seeing this, Chu Ze touched his nose and picked up the phone hesitantly.

"Teacher Chu Ze, the Golden Melody Awards invites you to attend. Do you want to go?" Song Ziqi asked as soon as he came up.

"How did you know that the Golden Melody Awards invited me?"

When Chu Ze heard this, he looked at Xia Anruo in confusion. He himself only found out about this now. Could it be that Xia Anruo told her?

That's not right. Song Ziqi shouldn't know that he is a potato, and Xia Anruo has no reason to tell her.

Song Ziqi quickly explained: "Because your invitation letter to Teacher Chu Ze has been sent to me."

"Hmm? Do you have my invitation?"

Chu Ze looked at the invitation letter in his hand and fell into deep thought.

The invitation letter is with you, so what is in my hand?
A fire stick?

Could it be that what Xia Anruo gave me was fake?
Or, Song Ziqi, have you been a victim of telecommunications fraud?
"Are you sure it's mine?" Chu Ze asked doubtfully.

"Yes, it is indeed Teacher Chu Ze's name written on it. Do you want me to take a photo and send it to you?" Song Ziqi said affirmatively.

Soon afterwards, Chu Ze received the photo taken by Song Ziqi on WeChat, and the person written on the invitation letter was indeed Chu Ze.

Then look at the invitation letter Xia Anruo gave him, which said "potato".

The case was solved, and the program team sent an invitation to him and his pseudonym...

What the hell kind of operation is this.

So, the song "Sunny Day" that I wrote for Song Ziqi was also shortlisted? "Is Teacher Chu Ze going?" Song Ziqi asked.

"I... won't go. If I win, please help me go up on stage to receive the award." Chu Ze still said the same thing.

"Oh, okay." Song Ziqi was a little disappointed.

After hanging up the phone, Chu Ze scratched his head and said, "Do you think it's unprecedented for one person to receive two invitations?"

"It's quite rare." Xia Anruo nodded.

Why does this sound so much like an insult?

"Why don't you go with Song Ziqi? It doesn't matter if you go on your own." Although Xia Anruo turned her head away just now, she was still listening quietly.

The identity of Tu Dou has become very popular, so Chu Ze definitely cannot go with this identity. However, although he wrote a song called "Sunny Day" which is also very popular under his own identity, not many people pay attention to him.

"No, no, accepting an award is too much of a publicity stunt. You know I don't like fame, otherwise why would I use an alias?" Chu Ze shook his head.

"It's not certain whether there will be a prize or not, and you're already thinking about receiving the prize?" Xia Anruo curled her lips.

"Do I need to think about it? I'm sure I'll win the prize, right?"

"So confident?"

"Not to mention the quality of the song, I have two numbers. From a probabilistic point of view, my chances of winning are greater than others." Chu Ze had a reason.

"..."

Xia Anruo was speechless.

……

November 25th.

Beijing.

The weather has turned cooler.

The Golden Melody Awards ceremony starts at seven o'clock in the evening.

Before the awards ceremony, the nominated stars all have to walk a section on the Avenue of Stars, which is actually just stars walking on the red carpet. They named it the Avenue of Stars in a more artistic way to make it seem fresh and new.

The venue was just outside the award ceremony venue, with a tent and a stage, and a long red carpet stretching all the way down the stage.

There are fences on both sides, and outside the fences are densely packed with spectators, reporters and various staff.

The award ceremony and the red carpet walk were broadcast live in full. Chu Ze didn't go there, so he could only watch in front of the computer.

The host walked down from the stage, holding the microphone: "Welcome to the 30th Chinese Pop Music Golden Melody Awards Avenue of Stars. I am the host Sun Jiayi. The audience is so enthusiastic. Let us hear your screams, okay!"

Sun Jiayi held the microphone and faced the audience.

The audience at the scene suddenly burst into earth-shaking screams, and the atmosphere was enthusiastic and hot.

After a long opening speech, Sun Jiayi continued with a smile: "This year's annual Golden Melody Awards will still have many stars and musicians attending the awards ceremony. Next, let's see who will be the first group of superstars to appear on the star-studded red carpet?"

The host extended his hand towards the end of the red carpet as an invitation.

A black car with a conspicuous brand slowly drove over. It was obviously one of the sponsors of this Golden Melody Awards.

The car stopped at the end of the red carpet, the staff opened the door, and a handsome man in a suit and tie walked out.

He is the host of this award ceremony. He is not a particularly famous star. From the few cheers at the scene, it can be heard that he is not particularly popular.

But as a host, it’s enough if he has strong professional skills and can hold the stage.

The next person who walked onto the red carpet was even more impressive. He was the current popular superstar. As soon as he showed up on stage, the whole audience immediately screamed and fans shouted the idol's name.

"Wei Yuhong has been nominated for the Best Male Singer of the Year Chinese Pop Award five times. He won the Best Chinese Pop Album Award two years ago with his album "Some Like It Hot". He is nominated for the Best Male Singer of the Year Chinese Pop Award again this time. I wonder if he can win this honor." said host Sun Jiayi.

Wei Yuhong went on stage to greet fans and the host, chatted for a while, expressed his feelings about being nominated, bowed, and left the stage to enter the venue.

"Ahhh, it's Jiang Yi, he's here too!"

"Lin Youxi, it's the Queen Lin Youxi!"

"Is that Lin Youxi's husband next to her? They came together as a couple!"

"Oh my god, there are so many celebrities, I'm going to faint!"

Then the stars came out one after another and walked across the red carpet, which allowed the audience to indulge in the star-watching experience.

After all, it is rare to see one or two stars at ordinary times. This time, walking the red carpet is like free. Various superstars, popular idol singers, and well-known songwriters in the industry are all there. Only the Golden Melody Awards, which has the highest gold content in the industry, can afford such a grand occasion.

Another car stopped and the door opened. Xia Anruo, wearing a snow-white long dress and a little makeup, got out of the car. Immediately afterwards, another beautiful woman in a long dress got out from behind. It was Song Ziqi.

Song Ziqi held Xia Anruo's hand, and the two walked forward side by side.

The moment Xia Anruo appeared, the host's voice suddenly became excited: "Let's see who is here? I believe that this year, friends who pay attention to the music industry or not must have heard of her name and her songs. She is the champion of the program "Who is the King of Singers". Every original song she brought to the program brought us endless surprises. Several songs even broke the single daily sales record. Let's welcome Anruo!"

"An Ruo! An Ruo!"

Since the opening, the screams from all around have never been as loud as they are now, and the crowd has been more excited than ever before.

Fanatical fans waved their arms and held up light boards in their hands to cheer.

This is Xia Anruo’s current popularity, which is unmatched.

"There is also the singer Song Ziqi who has been with An Ruo. As a junior in the same company as An Ruo, she is also unwilling to be missed out. This year, her song 'Sunny Day' has brought out the youth of so many people. Let us welcome Song Ziqi together!" the host continued to introduce.

The cheers around were equally enthusiastic, and Song Ziqi's popularity is now different from before.

Xia Anruo and Song Ziqi held hands and stopped in the middle of the red carpet, smiling and greeting the fans on both sides, and then went on stage to chat with the host for a few words and were about to leave...

Then I heard the host quickly invite the next group of stars.

"The next person to walk the red carpet is veteran singer Xu Ya, who won the Best Newcomer of the Year Award with her debut song right after her debut, and has been nominated for the Best Chinese Female Singer of the Year three times and the Best Chinese Album Award twice!"

Sun Jiayi shouted loudly, and the fans in the crowd also screamed wildly.

Xia Anruo, who was about to leave, heard the name and paused. She looked back and saw Xu Ya getting out of the car in an elegant red dress, smiling and waving to the fans.

"What's wrong, Sister Anruo?" Seeing Xia Anruo suddenly stop, Song Ziqi looked at her in confusion.

"Ziqi, you go in first, I'll wait for a while." Xia Anruo said to Song Ziqi.

Song Ziqi looked at Xu Ya behind him. Although he was a little confused, he didn't dare to ask more. He nodded and entered the venue alone.

Xu Ya spoke eloquently on the stage, and after a very polite speech, she finally left the stage with a smile. However, as she walked off the stage and turned the corner, her smile instantly disappeared...

In front of her, Xia Anruo stopped and stared at her quietly.

Xu Ya stopped and the two looked at each other.

(End of this chapter)