yournovel Chapter 427 As expected of our Su Su
Chapter 427 As expected of our Su Su
Chapter 427 As expected of our Su Su
Hello, Ms. Lin Su!
A crisp and enthusiastic greeting instantly broke the silence at the entrance to the interview room.
Lin Yourong, who had just come out, gently closed the door with her delicate hand. At the same time, she turned slightly to the side, her clear, watery eyes looking towards the source of the sound.
A young woman, who looked to be in her early twenties, stood smiling in the narrow aisle, holding a Polaroid camera in both hands.
Eyes facing each other.
With barely contained excitement, the girl eagerly said, "Ms. Lin Su, I like you so much! I've listened to every single one of your songs! I waited in such a long line to get your autograph at your signing event at the Tian Han Grand Theater—could I take a picture with you?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong's gaze unconsciously fell on the name tag hanging on the girl's chest.
Does she appear to be an intern at Hunan TV?
She glanced subtly to the left and right of the corridor, but didn't see Sister Ru and Xing Yujia who were originally waiting outside.
After a brief moment of thought, Lin Yourong gave a polite smile and nodded: "Okay."
Her soft words, coupled with her gentle smile, instantly dispelled the slight nervousness and restraint in the intern's heart.
The smile in her eyes grew even brighter, and even the surrounding air seemed to be touched by this joy, becoming a little lighter.
"That's wonderful! Thank you, Teacher Lin Su!"
"You're welcome." Lin Yourong stepped forward and stood beside her, quite cooperatively.
The intern blushed with excitement, her hands trembling slightly as she held up the Polaroid camera, repeatedly adjusting the angle, muttering, "Ms. Lin Su, if you move it a little more over here, with the light shining down from above, the result will definitely be amazing!"
Following her gesture, Lin Yourong moved slightly to a different position.
Once she found a satisfactory angle, the intern took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling slightly, as if trying to calm herself down.
Then, he turned up the corners of his mouth, forced a smile, a bright but slightly stiff smile, and quickly pressed the shutter.
With a crisp "click," the photographic paper slowly emerged from the top.
Seeing this, Lin Yourong still smiled faintly and nodded slightly to her.
Then, following the general direction of the restroom sign she remembered, she walked over.
The intern stared intently in the direction Lin Yourong had left, until her fluttering skirt disappeared completely from sight. Only then did she reluctantly turn her gaze away, her eyes following the movement to settle on the slowly developing photograph in her hand.
However, in a short while, the photo was clearly displayed.
Her gaze first swept quickly over her own slightly restrained smile, then she began to scrutinize Lin Su's appearance in the photo without blinking.
Her long, straight black hair flowed smoothly like a waterfall, and her bangs fell neatly across her smooth forehead, perfectly framing her eyebrows and eyes, making them appear even more lively and expressive.
The loose-fitting black blazer with slightly padded shoulders perfectly broadened her shoulder line, making her look even more graceful and charismatic. Even in a candid shot, she seemed to have a spotlight effect.
The intern was so engrossed in the photo that she murmured to herself, "Lin Su is even more beautiful in person than on TV! This photo is absolutely stunning; I'll definitely frame it properly when I get back..."
As she was speaking, she suddenly seemed to be struck by lightning, her whole body jolted, she slapped her head, and her face instantly filled with regret.
"Oh dear, how could I have almost forgotten the important matter!"
The words have not yet fallen.
She hurriedly and carefully stuffed the photo in her hand into her back pocket, her movements so gentle that she was afraid of wrinkling it even a little. Then she quickly hung the Polaroid back around her neck, took a long stride, and hurried after Lin Yourong in the direction she had left.
As he hurried along, he mentally berated himself, his mind filled with self-reproach for his carelessness.
After turning the corner, a short fork in the road comes into view, with a simple and clear layout.
Apart from the fire escape with its prominent sign, there is only one restroom.
The intern arrived in a hurry, and upon seeing the situation, she immediately felt reassured. Her hurried steps slowed down instantly, as if a slow-motion button had been pressed, and she finally stopped steadily at the bathroom door, standing quietly and patiently waiting.
Before long, Lin Yourong emerged leisurely from the entrance of the women's restroom, walked straight to the sink, and extended her slender, fair fingers to turn on the faucet.
The intern seized the opportunity, took three steps at a time, and hurried forward, raising her voice in an attempt to drown out the sound of rushing water.
"Ms. Lin Su, I'm so sorry, I get so excited that I almost forgot about the important matter! The photographers are all ready and waiting for you to take your makeup photos and posters. Do you have time to come with me right now?"
Upon hearing the sound, Lin Yourong calmly turned off the tap.
The sound of running water stopped abruptly. She turned slightly to the side, took a paper towel from the box hanging on the wall, and wiped the remaining water droplets from her hands.
At the same time, my mind raced through today's work schedule.
After confirming that this was true, he looked up at her with a calm gaze and replied softly, "Sure, the interview just finished recording."
The intern's face instantly lit up with an even brighter smile, and she said respectfully, "Teacher Lin Su, please come with me."
The two walked briskly down the corridor, with rows of glass-partitioned offices on either side.
Inside the transparent glass wall, many people glanced up and immediately recognized the radiant Lin Yourong. Their eyes flashed with surprise, but they could only nod in greeting because they were busy with their work.
Before long, Lin Yourong followed the intern's light steps to the elevator.
She stopped, frowned slightly, and pondered for a moment.
My phone is still with Sister Ru. I just looked around the bathroom but couldn't find them. I really don't know where they went.
Just as they were pondering this, a crisp "ding" sounded, the elevator doors slowly opened, and cheerful laughter poured out.
Lin Yourong, with her sharp ears, immediately caught Sister Ru's distinctive, hearty laughter. She subconsciously pursed her lips, shifted slightly, and stood to the side, not in a hurry to step into the elevator.
Looking up, there were four women inside the sedan chair.
Besides Sister Ru and Xing Yujia, standing to the side with a beaming smile is Shen Mengchen, who frequently appears on various variety shows on Hunan TV.
As for the remaining person, wearing black-rimmed glasses and sporting a neat short haircut, exuding a capable air, Lin Yourong found him completely unfamiliar and couldn't quite place him. Sister Ru, still chatting and laughing as she was getting out of the elevator, caught a glimpse of Lin Yourong out of the corner of her eye, and a look of surprise immediately crossed her face.
In an instant, her voice rose several octaves: "Susu, I just brought Yujia downstairs and met with Producer Du—and you've already finished recording the interview? That's incredibly fast!"
Lin Yourong noticed that everyone was looking at her. She put on a polite smile, nodded slightly to Sister Ru, and spoke calmly.
"Yes, it's finished recording."
Previously, after going through the "you ask, I answer" process, she sat there awkwardly, feeling that there was nothing to talk about, so she simply took the initiative to end the interview.
Sister Ru followed Shen Mengchen out of the elevator, smiled and said, "As expected of our Su Su, her efficiency is amazing!"
As they spoke, the elevator doors slowly closed, making a soft creaking sound.
Shen Mengchen turned her head and looked at Lin Yourong with eager eyes, greeting her enthusiastically: "Lin Su, I'm so glad to finally see you in person! I thought you were very beautiful on TV before, but seeing you in person, you are even more beautiful than I imagined!"
"Thank you for the compliment. You are very beautiful too. It's a pleasure to meet you," Lin Yourong replied politely with a smile.
Shen Mengchen nodded emphatically and smiled, saying, "Yes! I look forward to our future collaboration!"
Hearing these enthusiastic words, Lin Yourong felt a little doubt rising in her heart.
In her mind, Shen Mengchen has always been active on screen as a new generation of host, so what kind of collaboration could they possibly have?
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed through Lin Yourong's mind.
Thinking of the role of the agent in "I Am a Singer", he suddenly understood and nodded slightly.
Standing to the side, Sister Ru took in Lin Yourong's subtle changes in expression and said with a smile, "Susu, Mengchen is your agent on the show. I'm sure you two will have a very pleasant collaboration."
The voice just fell.
Sister Ru turned her head again, her gaze naturally shifting to the short-haired, capable woman next to her, and introduced her to Lin Yourong: "Susu, this is Du Yan, the producer of the program. She's only a few years younger than me. You can call her Sister Du, that's all."
In the film industry, producers usually have more say than directors, unless they are big names like Zhang Yimou or Chen Kaige; of course, producers and directors are both top figures on set.
However, in the production team of variety shows, the role of producer is significantly different; they are simply one of the core creative members.
The great success of the first season of "I Am a Singer" is not only due to the control of the general director Hong Tao and the participation of Liang Qiaobo and his band, but also to the contributions of several key creators, including producer Du Yan, executive director Hong Xiao and head screenwriter Sun Li.
These people are the backbone of Hunan TV's behind-the-scenes team.
Lin Yourong and Sister Ru had already done their homework beforehand, so they were naturally well aware of this.
I now know that this unassuming short-haired woman is actually one of the masterminds behind the show.
She smiled and greeted her politely, "Hello, Sister Du."
"Lin Su, I've listened to all your works and watched your stage videos carefully. Your singing skills are superb, and your image and temperament are outstanding. I'm really looking forward to your performance and hoping to see you shine on the show. If you encounter any difficulties during the recording, or if you have any ideas or suggestions, just let me know and I will do my best to cooperate."
Du Yan pushed up her black-rimmed glasses, her words filled with undisguised admiration.
Lin Yourong's smile remained unchanged as she replied, "Sister Du, you flatter me. It is my honor to participate in such a wonderful program."
Sister Ru's gaze fell on the young girl standing straight and looking reserved next to Lin Yourong. A hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes, and she asked, "By the way, Susu, where are you going to take the elevator?"
Lin Yourong explained, "Sister Ru, this staff member just told me that the photographer is already in place and waiting for me to take the makeup photos and posters. I was just about to go with him."
Du Yan nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Lin Su, since we don't have anything else to do right now, we'll go with you and take a look."
The intern listened intently, taking in every word of the conversation.
Upon hearing this, he hurriedly stepped forward and pressed the down button.
The elevator, which was stopped on this floor, opened immediately. Everyone exchanged smiles and filed in slowly and deliberately.
The elevator descended smoothly, and the sounds of Sister Ru and Du Yan's conversation, interspersed with the soft hum of the mechanical system, echoed in the small space.
"Producer Du, you have no idea how hard Su Su has worked to prepare for 'I Am a Singer' these past few days. She practices singing every day, hoping to make a name for herself on stage."
Du Yan listened attentively, nodding frequently, and then chimed in with a smile: "The singers we invited to this program are all very talented. We are all on the same stage, and although the competition is fierce, it is also a good opportunity for us to learn from each other and grow together."
As she spoke, Du Yan turned her head and glanced at Lin Yourong, who was standing in the corner.
Her gaze, peering through her glasses, was full of approval and encouragement, and her voice rose slightly: "Susu, although you're competing against seniors on this stage, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Our stage is all about the purest performances from the singers. Just relax, give it your all, and believe in yourself!"
Lin Yourong's gaze drifted to the gleaming metallic reflection on the elevator wall, her mind wandering, unconsciously listening to Sister Ru and Du Yan's conversation.
For her, these were all just vague background noises.
Suddenly hearing Du Yan call out "Su Su," and after listening to the whole conversation, she looked up and smiled, saying, "Thank you for your encouragement, Sister Du. Don't worry, I will do my best."
Shen Mengchen chimed in with a smile: "With the current popularity of 'I Am a Singer' and the gathering of big names in the music industry, it's only natural that anyone would feel nervous standing on this stage, facing such a strong lineup and such a high-profile event."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong's smile remained unchanged, and she nodded slightly, acknowledging Shen Mengchen's statement.
Then, he continued to glance down at the elevator car wall.
"Sister Susu, would you like some water now?" Xing Yujia asked softly from the side.
"No need, thank you," Lin Yourong replied softly.
Not long after.
The elevator paused abruptly, followed by a crisp "ding" sound, and the elevator doors slowly opened.
The female intern reacted the fastest, stepping lightly out of the elevator first, and turning around to greet everyone enthusiastically: "Dear teachers, this way please..."
For Lin Yourong, the morning was busy and fulfilling, and it passed quickly.
In short, fortunately, all the matters that required dealing with the production team were handled by Sister Ru, which saved her a lot of trouble.
(End of this chapter)