Stop posting about my idol!

It was already six o'clock in the evening when we arrived at the company.

Taking the elevator to the 13th floor, the prince hurried through the long corridor to the lounge.

Pushing open the door with the name plate of "Northern Lights Band", a lingering scent of incense came to the face.The more the prince covered his mouth and nose undisguisedly, seeing this, the man in the suit who was smoking had no choice but to put out the cigarette.

The tar smell of nicotine mixed with the heating of the air conditioner turned into an annoying heat.The prince stepped forward and opened the glass window, and the cold winter air instantly poured into the warm room.

Because the footsteps are too hasty, the heartbeat is still a little fast.

"Why are you the only one here?"

"Oh, actually, I don't want to come anymore." The man looked at the ceiling boredly, "What are you talking about for the farewell show, can it be enough to have you as the lead singer?"

The prince said nothing more.

Facing the window, close your eyes, and take a deep breath of the fresh and refreshing cold smell. The human body seems to become a transparent to bluish ice cube, cold and inorganic.

Those uncomfortable, resentful, regretful... all kinds of negative emotions are temporarily frozen.

The man in the suit sat lazily on the sofa with his legs up and complained, "It's so cold."

Opening his eyes, the prince saw the bustling traffic and crowds downstairs of the company, very lively.

The company will hold a third anniversary celebration dinner today, and the boss Zhao Yucheng will announce a new transformation plan at the banquet.

Tonight, Pluto Records will officially change its name to Pluto Entertainment, and the long-prepared idol groups and new performers will make their official debut at the gorgeous dinner.Many industry celebrities, senior colleagues, media reporters, and uninvited people flocked here.

Over the years, due to the downturn in the record industry, it was the first time that Wang Ziyue saw the company being so lively.

Perhaps, the boss's choice is right.

If you want to survive in this industry, you must adapt to the trend of the times.In this process, we have to give up some once important things in order to embrace a broader and brand new tomorrow.

I understand the truth, it's just——

The prince bit his lower lip tighter, and his smooth nails dug into his palm.

However, if the thing that has to be discarded becomes the dream of a band that you carefully care for, who can accept it calmly?

Yes, tonight is also Northern Lights' farewell show.This niche post-rock band that grew up with the company at the beginning of its birth has finally come to an end.

The prince wiped his eyes more, his pale skin was slightly flushed by his sleeves.

In fact, NorthernLights is also actively adapting to the new era of online music without copyright and CDs.The band's electronic albums are selling well, the members are trying hard to promote themselves on social networking sites, and as the lead singer, he is also a little popular...

However, it is not enough, far from enough.

The domestic recording industry is already dead, and the already niche post-rock bands have no future.

This barely self-supporting band is a burden that the ambitious company needs to get rid of. Zhao Yucheng clearly announced in an internal meeting that the company will develop into the film and television industry in the future, and it is impossible to give the band any resources in the record industry.

There are still three years left on the band's economic contract, but it has actually existed in name only.Other members changed careers, some returned to their hometowns, and one was married to his girlfriend.Only Wang Ziyue decided to stay in the company, preparing to finish the last three years.

For this veteran band, the company is not without arrangements.Zhao Yucheng promised to give Wang Ziyue a new agent to help him gradually transform into a professional actor.

However, the more the prince understands, three years is a beautiful bubble.If he can't succeed, he can only leave in three years.

Three years is a farewell gift from Zhao Yucheng to Wang Ziyue.

Three years was also the last chance that Prince Yue gave himself.

I'm only 20 and I still have a chance.

He told himself this, but he couldn't help being a little confused.

Is it the right choice to choose to be a star?

The staff of the company were busy at the dinner tonight, and the noise in the corridor outside made the lounge seem extremely quiet and lonely.

The man in the suit took out a cigarette from his trouser pocket, didn't light it, just put it on the tip of his nose and sniffed it gently.

The prince took a deep breath, closed the window, turned around and said, "Norman, let's rehearse one last time."

"what?"

The man was stunned, and the cigarette between his fingers fell between his collars.

What kind of reaction is this? It's just a rehearsal. What's so surprising?Wang Ziyue suddenly understood and said in surprise: "The company doesn't even let us use the rehearsal room?"

Norman nodded awkwardly:

"I heard from Yan Hua that his new group, the one called 2ndhorizon, seems to be rehearsing their debut. Everyone is turning around them now."

Are you making your debut?Sounds like a lot more than a farewell gig.

The more the prince lowered his head, the more sad he felt.

Norman put away his cigarette, got up and walked over to him.A big warm hand patted Wang Ziyue's shoulder lightly, and Norman's voice sounded free and easy and confident:

"Zi Yue, you will definitely be popular in the future. Now as long as an actor has a good-looking face, no matter how bad his acting skills are, he can have fans. Alas, Zhao Yucheng drove us away this time. I guess he feels guilty now. You have to squeeze him well and make you the protagonist and number one male, don't be soft-hearted."

"Heh—" the prince couldn't help chuckling. Norman is the oldest member of the band and the most mature and cheerful.Apart from former manager Yan Hua, Norman is the one who worries about the band's affairs the most.As the youngest member, Wang Ziyue has always been under the protection of his teammates.

From now on, this road will be walked alone.

The prince raised his chin more proudly: "Of course I will be popular, I am the dream of [-] million girls! Hmph, you can go abroad, and don't come back to me in the future."

Norman pretended not to see his wet eyes, and said with a smile: "That's not okay, I'll point out that you will lead me to the pinnacle of life after you become famous."

The dinner officially started at seven o'clock, and guests dressed in formal and evening gowns came to the luxurious and spacious venue one after another.

Although Pluto Records has been established for three years and has not made much money so far, the boss, Zhao Yucheng, comes from a wealthy family.Backed by a strong family business fund, Zhao Yucheng burned money in the record industry without blinking an eye.If it weren't for the elders in the family who urged him to start a career as soon as possible, he might not consider any transformation and development, and would spend as much as he wanted.

It was precisely because of this that Pluto's dinner tonight was extremely star-studded, and those big stars condescended to attend the anniversary celebration of this little-known record company because of Zhao Yucheng's face.

At 07:30, the dinner officially began.

The opening performance was a medley of golden songs by several singers from Pluto. After the atmosphere in the venue heated up, Zhao Yucheng took the stage as the company boss to give a speech, and unveiled the red curtain together with several new executives.

The bright red silk fluttered to the ground, and amidst warm applause, the golden "Pluto Entertainment Company" signboard was unveiled to the world.

The inspiring music resounded through the venue, and the host of the celebration said excitedly: "A new era has begun!"

Zhao Yucheng in a suit and leather shoes looked at the flickering camera lights off the stage, with a perfect smile calmly and confidently.He combed back his hair meticulously, standing among several fat middle-aged male executives, he looked very calm and handsome.

After the brief unveiling ceremony, several senior executives of the company stepped down.The host calmed down his excitement, glanced at his hand card and said: "Pluto Entertainment will abandon the old history of the past and actively embrace a brighter future. Now is halftime, please enjoy the performance of the Northern Lights band "" silverlining."

Next, it is the performance time of Northernlights, the representative of Pluto's "old history of the past".

The stage lights became dim and quiet, and a faint chasing light fell from the ceiling and fell in the center.Due to the lack of band members, the ensemble was changed to guitar accompaniment and solo.

The more the prince couldn't find a makeup artist, he could only put on some light makeup by himself, and then randomly scratched his hair.There is no need to think about costumes.He took off his heavy coat and sweater, put on a plain white T-shirt, black jeans, and short boots on his feet.

Norman in a suit and leather shoes looked a little funny holding an acoustic guitar, but he didn't care, so naturally no one cared.

After the host announced the curtain, he left.The two stood in the center of the stage, surrounded by a light chasing light, without any ingenious and delicate convincing way, and there was no stunning stage effect.

This is the last time.

Wang Ziyue held the microphone stand with both hands, his eyes were a little sore.

This is the last time.

At this time, the dinner party had already reached halftime, and the name change ceremony just now was an exciting little climax. The ceremony was over, and the high spirits of the guests were a little tired.

Some waiters moved deftly between the round tables with trays.The table Zhao Yucheng was sitting at was full of bigwigs in the industry. They ordered several bottles of foreign wine, and the table was full of smoke and toasts.

Not far away, several female stars got together and took photos with their mobile phones.The expensive and gorgeous colorful skirts are stacked together, like blooming flowers in spring.Everyone's smiles are so beautiful and moving, enough to make thousands of movie fans lick the screen frantically.

This is the last time.

Norman sat down on the high stool, gently plucked the strings with his bony fingers, and the melancholy notes flowed slowly like a winter stream.

The tune seems to be an old man telling a sad story, or friends who are about to separate are whispering in each other's ears-the time of separation has come, my friend, I will leave you.

The venue gradually became quiet, and Norman played the piano more and more vigorously. The clear and melancholy guitar sound seemed to turn into cold tears, falling on everyone's heart like raindrops.

It's a sad song, so listeners thought.

At this time, the handsome young man in white spoke.

"Silverlining...silverlining..."

The prince closed his eyes and muttered the simple lyrics.

Generally speaking, the guitar accompaniment plays a supporting role in the vocal performance, but Wang Ziyue did not compete with the accompaniment for the main position.His voice was not loud, but still had the clarity of a young man. His light singing voice was blended into the sad tune, as if the two were having an equal and seamless conversation.

Norman played the acoustic guitar intoxicatedly, using the instrument in his hand to tell the words hidden in his heart.

He is talking.

He said, I'm leaving you, my friend.Life is so impermanent and so cruel.When I think of our ideals being destroyed, I can't help but want to cry.Dark clouds have covered my heart, and I can no longer see hope for the future.

Prince Yue gently held the microphone, closed his eyes and sang quietly.

Although the lyrics are simple, it is precisely because of the simplicity that the audience noticed the lead singer's varied singing styles.Whether it is implicit and introverted or uplifting and passionate, the excellent performance of the lead singer allows the audience to penetrate the appearance of the lyrics and feel the rich emotions contained in the singing itself.

He is also talking.

He said, my friend, I know, we are going to separate.But please don't be sad, I will go on.I will go on alone with our ideals.

Then, at the end of the journey, I believe, we will meet there.

You see, behind the dark clouds, is there a ray of light?

That is silverlining.

The more the prince opened his eyes, the dark eyelashes were moist and long.The thin hem of the white T-shirt was trembling slightly.

"Silverlining", this is the debut song of Northern Lights.The starting point is also the end point. Life is like a circular circle, and you can never get out of your own sky.

Is this the last time?

At the end of the song, the guitar seemed to be infected by the singing, and the vibrating tune on the strings gradually became sonorous and powerful.The young man sang harder and harder, and the beautiful, lively and hopeful singing voice spread throughout the gorgeous venue through the loudspeakers.

The last note floated in the air, and the prince sang the last line with more emotion.

The stage returned to silence, and amidst sparse applause, the two bowed down to take a curtain call.

This is the last time.

everything is over.

Because of this post-rock song with a special style, the originally noisy and lively atmosphere became a little strange.The audience in the audience didn't know this niche band. Although they were touched in their hearts, they didn't know whether they should show appreciation for unfamiliar things, so they restrained their applause and response.

The lights on the stage suddenly brightened, and some black-clothed staff rushed onto the stage and began to quickly arrange all kinds of novelty and gorgeous props.

The host re-entered the stage, stopped the two who wanted to leave the stage, and said, "Both of the Northern Lights band, stay here, stay here."

Norman muttered dissatisfiedly: "If you don't know how to pronounce our band's name, don't say it, why just translate it into Chinese."

But there were so many bigwigs sitting in the audience, and the two of them couldn't refute the face of the host, so they stopped on the stage.

The show to be performed next is very ostentatious, and the staff who arranged the scene can't leave the show in a short time.The host wanted to take advantage of this time to revitalize the atmosphere, so he enthusiastically interviewed the two and said, "The Northern Lights band has been established for three years, right? Now that it's disbanded, everyone feels very uncomfortable, right?"

All along, the band has had Norman speaking.He smiled, took the microphone and spoke in an official accent skillfully.

The prince stood aside quietly, and glanced at the waiting area next to the stage, where several boys with different appearances were standing by.

They are dressed in tailored suits, and their hairstyles are also cool and stylish. They look like they have been carefully taken care of by the stylist.This is the new combination that Pluto spent a lot of money on, and it seems to be an idol group in the style of a young master.

It has to be said that Zhao Yucheng has a very vicious vision of the current trend.

As a "passed old senior", Wang Ziyue felt a little envious and jealous.What kind of group of seven?Who remembers the full name?Just call Calabash Brothers.The eldest child, the second child and the third child... are simple, generous and catchy.

The back and forth between Norman and the host was very smooth, and the prince looked at the boys calmly to see what they were capable of.

What does it look like? Because the lighting in the waiting area is very dim, you can't see it very clearly.But they are all very tall, especially the one at the head, he should be the eldest son of Brother Calabash, right?The legs are so long that they are almost sky-high, and they are really straight and handsome in suit pants.

Yan Hua, manager of Northern Lights, is now leading the new team, and he is telling the captain something.The boy tilted his head slightly and listened carefully.

In the past, when the band was going to perform, Yan Hua would tell me the same way.In the past, I always thought he was talking too much like an old man, but I didn't expect him to really become the grandfather of Hulu Brothers, alas.

Wang Ziyue began to calculate the height in his heart. The eldest child had to bow his head when talking to Yan Hua, which meant that he was taller than Yan Hua, and Yan Hua was taller than me, so the conversion...

The big baby is almost half a head taller than me?

Damn, so angry!

The prince turned his head angrily, his fingers clenched the hem of the thin T-shirt.

"Ziyue, what do you think?" The host suddenly called out to the lead singer who was distracted.

The prince was startled more and looked at him blankly. Norman lowered his voice and reminded: "Ask your opinion on the company's new combination."

Thoughts on the new combination?Why are you asking me?

The prince became even more confused.

The host joked: "Is our lead singer jealous because of the newcomer?"

There was good-natured laughter from the audience, and Zhao Yucheng's face was a little gloomy in the crowd.

Norman patted Wang Ziyue's shoulder helplessly, and the boy realized the situation.The band disbanded, Norman and the others left, and only he remained in Pluto. The host naturally gave him the opportunity to speak, which could not only make him stand out, but also say a few words for the newcomers.

Wang Ziyue quickly took over the microphone and said: "To be honest, I'm a little jealous. But only when new people join the company can it develop prosperously. For me, this is also an opportunity to examine myself and improve my shortcomings. I hope that as a solo artist in the future, I will To be able to learn and progress together with the juniors.”

The stage was almost set, and the staff quietly stepped off from the side.The host smiled and said, "Well said, then, next, there will be a seven-member male idol group that Pluto created with all his strength——2nd Horizon will debut!"

The English pronunciation of the host this time is very correct and resonant. Norman thought helplessly, it's really too late.

The lights were suddenly turned off, and the fast-paced dance music resounded through the audience, igniting the passionate and energetic youthful atmosphere.

The two took advantage of this time to leave the stage, and the gourd brothers in the waiting area walked towards each other with enviable long legs, like a guard of honor.

The prince tried his best to look calm, and walked to the sidelines without looking sideways.

Unexpectedly, when passing by Brother Calabash, Prince Yue suddenly felt a heart-piercing pain from his right hand!

Who the hell is that gourd kid doing the sneak attack?

The prince cried out in pain, turned around and glared!

Although the light on the stage was dim, but due to the close distance, the prince could clearly see that it was the captain of 2nd horizon who just passed by.

The eldest child seems to be of mixed race, his skin is pale and transparent, his facial features are even more sinister and cold, he is as cool and handsome as a CG character in a game.

When their eyes met, the half-race man gave Prince Yue a cold look.Inexplicable disgust and contempt surged in those long and narrow eyes painted with bewitching eyeliner, which sent chills down the spine.

The prince was startled and turned his head hastily.

Norman, who was walking in front, didn't know that he was being bullied by the rookie, so he turned his head and urged, "Hurry up."

If Norman was told, he would have thrown the baby under the stage.The more the prince didn't want to cause trouble, he could only smash his teeth and swallow it in his stomach, and quickly followed.

On the wide stage, the members of 2ndhorizon stood at fixed points on the stage, with their backs facing the auditorium, posing in different poses, forming an inverted V.

The drumbeat of the stereo is getting faster and faster, and the trendy electronic dance music makes the heart beat faster and the blood spurt.The lights were suddenly turned on, and rows of spotlights turned quickly in circles. The entire stage presented an extremely cool and gorgeous visual effect. The members of the group looked like sci-fi fighters descending from the sky, attracting everyone's attention.

The handsome mixed-race guy standing in position C was the first to turn around, his dark eyes reflecting a dazzling light.

"Midnight up side down—"

The other boys turned around one by one, and the boys in suits started dancing in unison.

Wang Ziyue stood backstage and watched for a while. Calabash Brothers danced very well, and their debut song was extremely domineering. The audience responded enthusiastically. A female star sitting in the front row even raised her mobile phone to take pictures.

The more the prince recognized her, her name was Ruan Huijun, she was a queen-level goddess of temperament, she gradually faded out of the industry after marriage, and every year she released one or two high-level movies, and the word-of-mouth box office was very good.

Unexpectedly, she also came to Pluto's anniversary celebration, and she was so supportive.

This sister, I quite like her movies.

The more aggrieved the prince was, he grabbed the black curtain. When I was singing just now, she was still talking to the people next to her. Is the difference in treatment so obvious?Is Calabash Brothers so good?

The backstage full of equipment and clothes was in chaos. Norman turned around and asked strangely, "Where is Yan Hua? He was still here just now."

The prince withdrew his gaze: "Did you go to make a phone call?"

"Oh." Norman scratched his hair. "He brought a new group, and he is probably busy. He wanted to say hello for the last time."

"Let me help you tell him that I will come to the company tomorrow."

"Are you going to meet a new economic man?"

"Ah."

Norman put the guitar on his back and patted Wang Ziyue on the shoulder: "You have to play hard."

"Ah."

The two walked towards the exit together.

"Also." Norman felt a little disappointed, "Call me Shen Man from now on, don't call me my stage name."

"……Um."

"Silverlining..."

Looking at the two people on the stage who had been together in the past, and listening to the familiar music in his ears, Yan Hua wiped the corners of his eyes with some emotion.

A few boys from 2nd horizon noticed and looked at him puzzled.

Yan Hua explained: "I used to be the manager of this band, by the way." He looked at the leader of the group standing at the front, "Shen Weiqi, don't you like Northern Lights very much? This is the first time you've seen the scene?"

"Ah."

Shen Weiqi stared intently at the lead singer in white on the stage.

Yan Hua's expression was a little sad: "It's the first time to watch the scene, and it's also the last time. It's really a pity for them."

After the song ended, the duo of the band stayed on stage for an interview.Yan Hua cheered up and gave the last encouragement to the members of 2ndhorizon:

"I know you have worked hard and are under a lot of pressure, but the audience doesn't know. They only look at the final result. If you dance well, you will be popular. If you dance poorly, you will be rubbish. All the previous hard work was in vain. No one Caring how much sweat you put in, that's how this world is."

The seven boys nodded cautiously.

Yan Hua said again: "Success or failure depends on one action—"

buzzing-

The phone in his hand suddenly started to vibrate, and the screen displayed "Zhao Yucheng is calling".Yan Hua poked his head out and glanced at the auditorium, the boss was holding his phone in displeasure.

Withdrawing his gaze, Yan Hua waved his hands and said, "Go." Several boys entered the stage.

Yan Hua pressed the connect button, and jogged to the unmanned emergency passage.

"Yan Hua, what are you doing?"

The boss on the other end of the phone sounded very displeased, Yan Hua didn't know what was wrong, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Zhao, 2nd Horizon just debuted, please forgive me for any mistakes—"

"I'm not talking about them." Zhao Yucheng sounded even more annoyed, "I'm talking about northern lights. What's the matter with them? Two people came to bid farewell to the show? What about Fu Huadao? What about the stylist? Why did they come on stage like a street singer? ? I want to throw change on the stage!"

Yan Hua wiped the sweat from his brow: "I'm really sorry, I've been busy with new recruits. Besides, didn't the company arrange a new agent?"

"Then you have to hand it over carefully! Wang Ziyue's new manager will return to China tomorrow, so you should come to the company too."

"Yes." Yan Hua quickly bowed to the air, although the other party couldn't see it at all.

Fast-paced electronic dance music sounded on the other end of the phone, Zhao Yucheng seemed to be in a better mood, and his tone slowed down:

"2ndhorizon's debut song is good."

Yan Hua hurriedly said: "They have worked very hard and have been preparing for today."

So, the two chatted for a while about the work of the new group before hanging up the phone.

Putting away his mobile phone, Zhao Yucheng took a sip of champagne from his wine glass. The audience in the audience were all attracted by the radiant rookie group on the stage. Even the old director of ES TV station sitting next to Zhao Yucheng was full of praise.

Zhao Yucheng put down his wine glass and said with a smile, "Uncle Li, what do you think of this combination?"

Director Li Mingfei said angrily: "These young people are very nice. The one I told you about before, Emma's show, let them come on it."

Zhao Yucheng thanked, "Thank you then." After a pause, he seemed to casually say, "What do you think of the band that played the guitar before?"

Director Li glanced at him, his wrinkled eyes gleamed: "What? You still want to buy one and get one free?"

Zhao Yucheng's expression seemed very sincere: "Didn't you say that Emma's show still lacks a resident guest? It just so happens that 2nd Horizon's first screen show, how about letting seniors escort it?"

"Haha——" Director Li clapped his hands and laughed, "One is on the show, and the other is a resident guest. I can't see that you are quite partial. What's the matter? Do you have a story with this child?"

Zhao Yucheng filled his empty glass with champagne: "He is the first band signed by my company."

"Hehe, come on then." Director Li's cheeks turned red because he was slightly drunk, "Say hello to your father for me when you get back."

Zhao Yucheng smiled slightly: "Definitely."

Unlike the bands that are about to disband, the company's newcomers are treated very well. 2ndhorizon first performed a trendy and fast-paced dance song, and then sang a soothing and beautiful love song. The audience gave them face and applauded for them.

I have to say that the seven boy groups with different temperaments are really eye-catching. Even if the singing and dancing are still a little green, the outstanding appearance can make up for it a lot.

Besides, Pluto Company has announced in a high profile that it will enter the film and television drama industry. This boy group looks like a band, but in fact it will definitely develop into the film and television industry. Singing and dancing are just side jobs.

After singing the two songs, they accepted the host's enthusiastic interview, and the seven left the stage.Yan Hua immediately came up and said happily, "Mr. Zhao has a show for you, it's "It's Okay to Say It" by ES TV."

As soon as they got off the stage, the seven boys were all out of breath. They were very excited to hear that they could be on TV, asking questions around the manager.

Yan Hua waved his hand to signal them to be quiet, and said: "The dance teacher is looking for you, go to the rehearsal room first. I will continue training tomorrow, and I will be busy in the future."

The debut show was very successful, and a new invitation was announced as soon as they stepped off the stage. The boys were full of expectations for their future careers, and left the waiting area happily.

Shen Weiqi, the team leader, was at the end. He was looking around in the background, as if he was looking for someone.

Yan Hua said: "Are you looking for Northern Lights? They have already left."

"Oh."

Shen Weiqi lowered his head slightly, his handsome and evil face looked extremely cold and stern, and his whole body exuded a terrifying aura that strangers should not get close to.

If others saw him like this, they might think that he was getting angry, but Yan Hua knew that this was a sign of disappointment.

This child was born with a vicious and vicious look, and his eyes always seemed to be contemptuous of others, which offended many people unintentionally.But in fact, he is very gentle in his heart. Because he likes the niche band northern lights, he came to Pluto to work hard as a trainee despite his parents' opposition, silently paying attention to the lead singer he admired most.

This moved Yan Hua very much, and he promised Shen Weiqi that he would not tell Wang Ziyue about him until he became famous.

Yan Hua patted Shen Weiqi on the shoulder and encouraged him: "You are now artists of the same company, and you will have more time to meet each other in the future."

"En." Shen Weiqi nodded, looking at his right hand seriously.

When I first came to the stage, I dared to secretly shake hands with him.

Shen Weiqi's fair to almost transparent cheeks were a little flushed.

He also turned his head to look at me, he must have remembered me.

what to do!Do you want to say hello next time we meet?

"Captain, what are you doing, hurry up."

"coming."

Shen Weiqi clenched his fists, keeping the touch in his heart, and then quickened his pace to keep up with his teammates.

It's great to choose to be a star! !