Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Chapter 495: Chapter 493: Seats Determine Status [4th Update Bonus Chapter for Recommendation Votes]

Due to many matters, Lu Xiaobu, who is usually laziness incarnate, had no choice but to bustle about this time.

Today is the finale of ”The Voice”.

The event is well managed by Liang Lan on site, so there’s no need for Xiaobu to worry, but as the big boss, it wouldn’t be right if he didn’t show up at the end.

However, his so-called appearance was not to be on stage, but at the celebration banquet.

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He arrived at the restaurant.

Zhang Meng opened the private room door.

Xiaobu walked in.

Just as he entered, a chorus of cheers erupted.

”Welcome, Young Master Bu!”

”Welcome, Young Master Bu!”

”Young Master Bu, you’ve finally arrived!”

”...”

”Alright, alright.”

Lu Xiaobu chuckled: ”Reward, five thousand each!”

”Thanks, Young Master Bu, Young Master Bu, may you dominate Jianghu for all eternity!”

Everyone immediately stood up to express their gratitude.

Of course, these grateful ones were the contestants of The Voice, as well as members of the production team.

As for the four coaches, they certainly wouldn’t exhibit such behavior.

”Young Master Lu, please take this seat!”

The director of Shimen TV Station, Mr. Nie, ushered Lu Xiaobu to the seat of honor.

He’d been wanting to hold a celebration banquet for a while now, because for him, and for Shimen TV Station, each season of ”The Voice” had brought miraculous ratings.

All worth celebrating.

It’s just that since Xiaobu had not come before, they found it inappropriate to celebrate without him.

After all, 99.9% of the credit was due to Young Master Lu!

”Uh-huh.”

Xiaobu didn’t refuse and took his seat at the head of the table.

Director Nie sat to his left; proceeding from there down, the front seats were occupied by the production team, with Zhang Feng, Elder Wang and the others all in the lineup.

Sun Wanqi and the other three coaches were all seated to the right of Xiaobu.

The remaining seats were filled by the students of The Voice.

The seating arrangement reflected the hierarchy!

”Let’s, first and foremost, raise a toast to Young Master Lu.”

It was only fitting that Director Nie, being the station head, was the first to speak.

Upon hearing Director Nie’s words, everyone swiftly raised their glasses.

”This toast is in gratitude to Young Master Lu. Many here have realized dreams and transformed their lives thanks to Young Master Lu’s season of ’The Voice.’ Even our TV station has gone from an ignored trashy station to a sought-after broadcaster. And all this, Young Master Lu bestowed upon us. Let’s all raise our glasses in honor of Young Master Lu!”

Director Nie spoke with an excited flush on his face.

”To Young Master Lu!”

Everyone called out in unison.

Gratitude and excitement could be seen in everyone’s eyes.

Indeed, the changes in their lives were brought about by Young Master Lu’s ”The Voice.”

Wu Mei, once mocked for her loud voice, was now a sought-after singer, with numerous agencies eager to sign her.

Not only had she realized her dream, but she also made her dream valuable!

This was given to her by Young Master Lu!

Ning Feiping, who used to be too shy to show his face, now had a renowned name in the music industry.

He dares to speak and sing now, because ”The Voice” stage has earned him acceptance by everyone!

This was bestowed upon him by Young Master Lu!

Old Master Zeng Chenggong even remarried his spouse.

He didn’t seek to pursue further fame in the music industry because he already had everything he wanted – he was content!

This was helped to fruition by Young Master Lu!

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Not to mention the singers.

Zhang Feng, who used to be a second-rate producer, was unrecognizable outside Shimen TV Station.

And now?

Countless shows wanted to poach him, numerous TV stations invited him over.

The man who once prepared to drift through life somehow learned what it feels like to get a raise and a promotion once again!

This, too, was conferred upon him by Young Master Lu!

Their minds were swirling with a myriad of thoughts, but there was one thing they all wanted to say.

”Thank you, Young Master Lu!”

Everyone shouted in sync, and then drank their glasses in one go.

*COUGH COUGH COUGH!*

Some people who can’t handle alcohol started tearing up from the spiciness.

And as for those who could handle their liquor, tears streamed down their faces as well!

It’s not the wine that intoxicates, but the drinker who allows themselves to become intoxicated!

”Alright, here I go.”

Lu Xiaobu raised his glass, looking around the group, and downed it in one gulp.

Seeing Lu Xiaobu’s action, everyone couldn’t help but feel an inexplicable sense of gratitude.

They might have a little fame now, but in front of Young Master Lu, what were they? Just a fart!

And what about Young Master Lu?

He didn’t put on any airs at all, drinking his glass in one go as well!

That respect warmed their hearts even more.

”Okay, now that you all have said your piece, let me say a few words,” Sun Wanqi elegantly raised her glass and looked at Lu Xiaobu, ”I should thank you too.”

”Oh? Are you proposing to offer yourself in marriage?”

The teasing words flowed naturally from Lu Xiaobu’s mouth.

”Uh...”

Sun Wanqi was taken aback.

Lu Xiaobu, have you gone mad?!

There are so many people watching.

”Giggle!”

Fang Li covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, stepping in to break the tension, ”Young Master Bu, stop teasing Sister Sun, or be careful—she might take you seriously!”

”That would be a loss for me.”

Lu Xiaobu nodded in agreement.

”Lu Xiaobu!”

Sun Wanqi muttered through gritted teeth.

At this moment, she almost wished she could throw the wine in her hand all over Lu Xiaobu!

Lose out? What does that mean?!

I’m the Queen of Heaven, for heaven’s sake. Even if I really did offer myself in marriage, how would you be at a loss?!

Wait, no! I shouldn’t even entertain this topic!

”Phew!”

Sun Wanqi took a deep breath and calmed her emotions, ”Alright, down the hatch.”

With those words, Sun Wanqi also downed her drink in one go.

”Tsk tsk tsk, such a good tolerance for alcohol, huh?”

Lu Xiaobu teased and then took another drink in one gulp.

A joke should be stopped at the right moment, after all, there are so many people around.

”Now it’s my turn.”

Chen Wen stood up, lifted his glass with utmost sincerity looking at Lu Xiaobu, ”Young Master Bu, I won’t go on about my gratitude. Since Xiao Li can’t drink now, I’ll take her place. I’ll do three to your one!”

He was the most grateful to Lu Xiaobu among the four mentors.

After all, besides a musical feast, Lu Xiaobu had also given him a child!

He really couldn’t put his gratitude into words.

Thus, he picked up his glass and chugged three in a row—”clang clang clang”!

Having drunk a bit too quickly, he even started to feel a bit dizzy.

Despite that, he still wore a silly smile!

It showed just how thankful he was to Lu Xiaobu!

”You really are...”

Lu Xiaobu rolled his eyes in exasperation and also took one.

”Since everyone is toasting you, then I can’t be the exception.”

Grandma Jia Yi stood up as well.

”Oh, my goodness, Grandma, please don’t make a fuss.”

Lu Xiaobu quickly tried to stop her.

What if something happened?!

”No, I really want to thank you. You’ve shown me that there’s still hope for our country’s music, that it can go back to the pure musical path!”

Grandma Jia Yi said firmly, ”However, I can’t drink much. Just a token sip!”

”Absolutely, absolutely!”

Lu Xiaobu quickly agreed and then took another drink with her.

The trainees watched this scene with their jaws dropped.

All four mentors toasting to Young Master Bu?!

My goodness!

Were they seeing things?!