Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Chapter 375: Chapter 374: A Luxurious Lineup Stuns the Entire Audience [5th Release for 11000 Reward Bonus]

In the following days, the news online was unceasing.

And while everyone was focused on the budget of several hundred million,

an industry insider spoke out.

”Don’t get hung up on the money aspect, it’s unnecessary. Personally, I think what we really should be looking at is the mentors Lu Xiaobu has invited. After all, no matter how much money you have, if you can’t invite good mentors, the program is a flop.”

This comment was well within the bounds of reason, hitting the nail on the head.

”Right, who did Lu Xiaobu actually invite?”

”Are you still worried about that? Lu Xiaobu is a director after all, it shouldn’t be hard for him to invite a few celebrities, right?”

”That’s not necessarily the case, the film and music industries aren’t the same, are they?”

”That’s true, the pretense Lu Xiaobu is using this time is ’it’s all about the voice.’ If the mentors don’t measure up, wouldn’t Lu Xiaobu be slapping his own face?!”

”To be honest, I think whatever we can come up with, Lu Xiaobu would have thought of it too. They’re probably all singers.”

”That makes sense. It would be great if Sun Wanqi could come.”

”Heh, dream on, buddy.”

”I know it’s a dream, but I just like to think about it. I really love Sun Wanqi.”

”A top-tier Queen of Heaven isn’t likely to appear on a talent show. If she really wanted to make money, think about how much she’d earn from filming a movie? She’d gain fame and possibly awards. Why waste time on a TV program? Not just the Queen of Heaven or the Heavenly King, but even those top-tier singers, they’re unlikely to be invited.”

”Besides, ’Hot Voice’ has a not-so-great reputation, the professionals have given it poor reviews.”

”...”

While the internet was abuzz with discussion, Lu Xiaobu was answering a call.

”Hahaha, Young Master Bu! Young Master Bu! It’s happened! It’s happened!”

Chen Wen’s voice was incredibly excited, obviously jumping around with joy.

He kept referring to Xiaobu as Young Master Bu,

showing just how grateful he was to Lu Xiaobu.

On the other side of the line, Fang Li’s coy voice could occasionally be heard, ”Keep it down, what are you so excited about?!”

”It’s happened! That’s great! Congratulations, congratulations!”

Lu Xiaobu was also laughing heartily, happy to help others!

”This is all thanks to Young Master Bu!”

Chen Wen was ecstatic, unable to contain his excitement.

”Uh... this is your achievement.”

Lu Xiaobu was taken aback and hurriedly added.

”No, no, no, this is definitely Young Master Bu’s doing, all thanks to Young Master Bu!”

Chen Wen was laughing so hard his mouth wouldn’t close.

”This really isn’t me being humble! Your wife’s pregnant, and to say it’s my achievement, is that appropriate?!”

Lu Xiaobu was speechless!

What the heck was this?

If others heard it, they might think something had happened.

”Uh...”

Chen Wen’s laughter immediately froze as he heard Lu Xiaobu.

It seemed... he had a point!

That credit should not be given away lightly!

Fang Li also chided with a laugh: ”Look at you, Chen Wen, babbling nonsense!”

”Cough cough cough, I got carried away,” Chen Wen coughed twice to hide his embarrassment.

”What about joining the program?”

Lu Xiaobu continued to ask.

”No problem, Young Master Bu, whatever you say goes for me, but my wife here...”

Chen Wen seemed a bit awkward.

But he couldn’t bear to upset his wife.

”What are you thinking? I just found out I’m pregnant, and you’re treating me as if I’m incapacitated?” Fang Li immediately said, ”Don’t listen to him, Young Master Bu. I’ll go, we both will! You can count on us, Young Master Bu!”

”But, wife...”

Chen Wen still hesitated.

”Enough talk! That settles it.” Fang Li’s status in the family shot up the moment she became pregnant.

They ended the phone call.

With that, the star-studded lineup of mentors was complete!

...

Two days later, Liang Lan made a call.

She said the first round of auditions could begin.

Lu Xiaobu notified the four mentors to gather at Shimen TV Station.

For the auditions, it was best to have them at Shimen TV Station.

After all, registration and everything was handled there.

The program team also conducted a simple screening, removing all those who came purely to cause trouble.

The time is almost upon us.

Even Lu Xiaobu, who rarely exerts much effort, surprisingly arrived at the door to wait.

Well, he actually wanted to get a closer look and see just how beautiful Sun Wanqi really was.

The staff of the program were also waiting on the side.

”Who do you guys think Young Master Bu has invited?” Zhang Feng asked with a burning curiosity.

”Who knows, not a whisper of news has been leaked,” Elder Wang also expressed his puzzlement.

They were itching with curiosity, just like the netizens online, they wanted to see whether Xiaobu had invited people from the film and television industry to make up the numbers, or perhaps some lesser-known singers.

Although as part of the program team they shouldn’t think like this, it’s human nature, and they couldn’t help themselves.

But they wouldn’t admit it.

The time has come.

The first guest has arrived.

It’s Grandma Jia Yi, accompanied by her two agents.

”Grandma Jia Yi has come. She’s really punctual.”

Lu Xiaobu stepped forward to greet.

”I’ve always been punctual, let’s sign the contract,” Grandma Jia Yi said with a kind smile.

Su Luoxue immediately handed over the contract.

Upon seeing Jia Yi, Zhang Feng completely lost it, ”Isn’t Grandma Jia Yi retired? Isn’t she done with variety shows? The Spring Festival Gala didn’t manage to get her, but Young Master Bu actually did!?”

”That’s true!”

Elder Wang went mad too.

This first one alone had shocked them silly!

They hadn’t expected that Lu Xiaobu, without any noise, was dropping bombs like this!

They weren’t dumb, on the contrary, they were well aware that if their show had Grandma Jia Yi as part of it, the level, class, and professionalism of the program would rise by several tiers!

Jia Yi’s participation isn’t just about her pulling power and popularity, it’s more about her professional prowess!

Keep in mind that this is someone who has sung in front of high officials!

But their shock hadn’t subsided yet.

The second and third bombs arrived.

A couple and their agent.

Chen Wen and Fang Li!

At this moment, Chen Wen was treating Fang Li with extreme tenderness, as if she were too precious to melt or break!

A female editor exclaimed,” Chen, Chen Wen!?”

Another male editor’s eyes popped, ”Fang Li?!”

Chen Wen spotted Lu Xiaobu and warmly waved, ”Young Master Bu, I’m not late, am I?”

”Not at all, you’re right on time,” Lu Xiaobu smiled and motioned Su Luoxue to hand over the contract.

”Gulp!”

Zhang Feng swallowed hard!

Elder Wang incredulously grasped his own hand!

Chen Wen has come? And Fang Li too?

These two are a well-known couple in the entertainment industry!

And when it comes to popularity, these two belong to the very top tier of singers!

To put it simply, the combined weight of the current hottest ”Hot Voice” coaches doesn’t measure up to even one of this couple!

Not to mention both of them coming together!

Chen Wen and Fang Li could sweep any singing competition’s coaching panel if they were part of it, always the top brother and sister of the coach lineup!

But now, both of them have come!

They’re joining their ”The Voice”??

And, and!

They’re actually calling Lu Xiaobu, Young Master Bu!?

What kind of address is this!?

The program team suddenly felt a bit dizzy.

This wasn’t just a matter of surprise, this was an unforeseeable, dream-like delight!

Having one of them would be enough to sweep other programs, let alone having both!

Jia Yi plus Chen Wen and Fang Li?

This coaching lineup is too luxurious!

Young Master Bu’s influence is not just significant, right?

It’s downright crazy!

They still don’t know, the craziest part is yet to come!