I'll Follow You From Now On

1 AM.

Jiangrong Satellite TV.

In a conference room.

The core members of the "Pure Voice" production team were gathered.

A cloud of gloom hung over them.

Chen Xin had just informed the team that one of the show's mentors might be in serious trouble.

She had then tasked everyone with finding a suitable replacement before dawn.

Someone who could be confirmed immediately!

This was because the third episode was scheduled to be recorded in three days.

There was no time to spare.

"Director Chen, how can we find someone who doesn't demand a high appearance fee, has star power, is familiar with our show, has music review experience, and is available on short notice? Where can we possibly find them?"

The group racked their brains but couldn't come up with anyone.

The timeline was simply too tight. Finding someone who met all these criteria was nearly impossible!

Chen Xin's expression was grim, her knuckles tapping on the table:

"If we can't finalize this before dawn, our show will have to shut down!"

The team members turned pale, none daring to ask Director Chen which mentor had caused such a significant problem.

Someone muttered, "It's already past midnight, where are we supposed to find someone?"

Li Lan prayed, "I hope someone drops from the sky and saves us!"

Just then, Chen Xin's phone rang. She looked at it and saw it was Liu Qiang.

Chen Xin's eyebrows twitched. Why would Liu Qiang call her at this hour?

Could it be...?

She answered the call. Liu Qiang said with a chuckle, "Director Chen, it's so late, I hope I'm not disturbing you?"

Chen Xin forced a smile. "No, we're just working overtime. Is there something you need, Teacher Liu?"

Liu Qiang replied politely, "It's nothing major. I happen to have some free time recently, and I was thinking, Director Chen, you have great connections and influence, do you know of any suitable programs where you could recommend me?"

Chen Xin was silent for a moment, then seemed to make a decision. The gloom on her face lifted, and she smiled.

"Actually, there is a program that would be quite suitable for you, Teacher Liu."

"Oh? Please enlighten me, Director Chen!"

"You're too kind, Teacher Liu. Actually..."

Chen Xin looked at the production team members watching her, and slowly said:

"Teacher Liu, would you be interested in returning to 'Pure Voice' as a mentor?"

A delighted yet unsurprised voice immediately responded from the other end: "I'd be very willing!"

Chen Xin and Liu Qiang then discussed some details. They had collaborated in the first season and were very familiar with each other's working style.

An agreement was quickly reached. Someone on the production team also sent the electronic contract to Liu Qiang's agent.

They signed the contract shortly after 2 AM.

Liu Qiang officially replaced Zhou Yiyi as a mentor for the second season of "Pure Voice."

As for Zhou Yiyi, his contract with the production team included a clause:

"If the program suffers losses due to the personal reasons of a guest, the contract will be automatically terminated, and the guest shall compensate for all losses."

With this clause, once Zhou Yiyi's scandal was exposed, his contract with the production team would be automatically voided.

In reality, choosing Liu Qiang was not the absolute best option for "Pure Voice."

But it was the most suitable option at the moment.

Seeing that the situation had been resolved so miraculously and quickly, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Someone really did drop from the sky! Sister Lan, your mouth is blessed!"

As everyone relaxed, they started joking with Li Lan.

Chen Xin quietly walked out of the conference room and sent Liu Qiang a message:

"Teacher Liu, who told you?"

The message was cryptic, but Chen Xin knew Liu Qiang would understand.

She had just started looking for a replacement guest when Liu Qiang called.

What a coincidence.

Chen Xin disliked this feeling of being manipulated.

A few minutes later, Liu Qiang replied: "Director Chen, please consider it fate."

The capital, a thousand miles away.

Liu Qiang slid across the living room floor on his knees, excited.

"Hahaha! I, Liu Qiang, am coming back!"

Last year, his ex-wife's affair had severely impacted his popularity.

His status dropped from A-list to second-tier, from a mentor in the national Top 100 competition of Pure Voice to a judge for regional preliminary auditions.

The difference in status was obvious.

Liu Qiang thought he would never have a chance to make a comeback in this lifetime.

Unexpectedly, one year later, this opportunity had miraculously fallen into his hands.

No!

It didn't fall into his hands; Brother Long gave it to him!

As expected, paying Brother Long a thank-you fee and building a good relationship with him back then was an incredibly correct decision.

Liu Qiang had a vague feeling that although Brother Long was not well-known, his influence in the entertainment industry might not be inferior to any heavenly king or queen.

This influence wasn't superficial but hidden beneath the surface.

Such concealed power might be the most terrifying.

Liu Qiang immediately transferred six hundred thousand yuan to Brother Long's account and sent a message on QQ:

"Brother Long, I've already signed with Chen Xin's side. I'll follow your lead from now on. If you tell me to go east, I won't take half a step west!"

"Brother Mu, Liu Qiang transferred another six hundred thousand to us."

"This kid is quite wealthy."

In Jiangrong, a regular apartment building, a small three-bedroom apartment of over seventy square meters.

Zhang Hen was reporting Liu Qiang's situation to Lin Mu.

Lin Mu sat on the sofa, operating something on his phone, and said, "Go withdraw it tomorrow. Same old rules, twenty thousand for each of us."

Fat Tiger said, "Brother Mu, last time you lent me fifteen thousand of yours, I'll give you back fifteen thousand this time."

Lin Mu glared at him, "Stop the nonsense. Isn't your dad still sick?"

Fat Tiger wanted to say something more, but Lin Mu waved his hand, "Alright, everyone's tired today. Go to sleep."

This apartment was rented by Lin Mu.

The company had employee dorms, but they were too small, and it was inconvenient for the three members of Sky Screen to come and go, so Lin Mu rented an apartment outside.

It served as Sky Screen's second base.

"Then we're going to sleep. What about you, Brother Mu?"

Fat Tiger and Zhang Hen walked towards a bedroom. Turning back, they saw Lin Mu still looking down at his phone and couldn't help but ask.

"I still have some things to do. Don't worry about me."

Lin Mu said faintly.

Zhang Hen wanted to ask again, but Fat Tiger quickly pushed him into the bedroom.

"What are you doing?"

Zhang Hen asked indignantly.

"Are you stupid? Brother Mu is clearly chatting with someone. Let's not disturb him."

Fat Tiger said.

"Who is still talking to Brother Mu this late? Let's go check, in case Brother Mu needs our help?"

Zhang Hen was about to walk outside.

Fat Tiger directly grabbed him, and after a struggle, they both fell onto the bed.

"Why are you so dense? Be careful Brother Mu beats you up!"

"Fatty, let go of me! If you don't let go, I'll mess you up!"

"Come on! Let's see who messes with whom?"

Inside the bedroom, there was a peaceful atmosphere of clashing swords.

Outside the bedroom, Lin Mu looked impatient and typed to Feng Bingbing, who had been messaging him:

"Are you annoying or what? What time is it, and you're still not asleep!"

Feng Bingbing sent a voice message with a giggle, "I'm not sleepy! Senior, I just took a shower. Want to see my new nightgown? It's lace and hollow!"