Chapter 174 Not Taking This Nonsense Anymore
Chapter 174 Not Taking This Nonsense Anymore
Binzhou, Xinghua Banquet, Crown Hall at Moonlight Coast.
An Xixue and An Xiyao, two sisters, presented a self-composed original song that was beautifully sung and sweet in tone, quickly drawing applause from the entire hall.
"These two seedlings aren't bad, but it's a pity they're under Tian Yun, which might delay their promising future. If they were at Hua Yi, with careful packaging and appearances on several well-known variety shows, becoming stars would only be a matter of minutes!" At that moment, some industry veterans started discussing quietly among themselves.
"Well, if it were Fanxing before the incident, it would be a different story. Nowadays, I heard that Tian Yun's management is full of laymen, and these two seedlings are likely to be wasted!" another sighed. Stay connected via empire
Meanwhile, a logistics mogul on the other side was eyeing the two sisters on stage with keen interest, his eyes shining as he swallowed his saliva, feeling that these two were even better than the Dai Sisters from before.
"Friend, do you have a way to introduce these two? I guarantee you won't be disappointed!" he promptly asked a real estate tycoon beside him.
"Haha, if I had a way, I would have used it myself, why would I share it?" The real estate tycoon chuckled, also pondering his options.
The logistics mogul smiled sheepishly upon hearing this, feeling slightly disappointed while also thinking about whether he knew anyone who could connect him with Tian Yun.
At that moment, Tang Tiancheng in the private box checked the time and chuckled lightly, "It's a bit hard for me to watch such beautiful ladies make a fool of themselves on stage!"
"Is the Prince changing his mind? There's still time to stop!" Wang Anxiang quickly spoke up upon seeing this.
Being with a ruler was like accompanying a tiger; one always had to be attentive to their leader's mood, and plans set in place could change abruptly anytime.
"No, no, no, although it's embarrassing for now, it will permanently resolve the issue. Without any mishaps, how can we have a justified reason to take them away!" Tang Tiancheng smirked, already fantasizing about the erotic images he would conquer that evening.
Wang Jing, who was at the host's table, sneakily glanced at his watch and then at the two sisters singing passionately on stage, a wicked smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
Suddenly, as the song reached its climax, the sisters' pitch changed abruptly, resulting in a significant off-tone moment, especially evident during the climax of the song, far beyond what could merely be described as out of tune.
The entire audience was in uproar, from business magnates in the audience to industry peers, all exchanging bewildered looks, not understanding what had just happened!
"What... what's going on?" a business elite in the audience gasped in astonishment.
"It shouldn't be, they were singing so well just now, how could such a severe mistake occur, and there seems to be a live broadcast, right?" another person frowned.
"The broadcast won't be that timely; it will be edited in the Late Stages and then aired. Nevertheless, today's accident still puts them at a disadvantage, depending on Tian Yun's PR capabilities!" another person shook their head.
Tang Tiancheng was also startled in the box and then turned to look at Wang Anxiang, surprised, "The way they went off-key was too severe, quite impressive indeed!"
Wang Anxiang gave a wry smile, "I'm quite surprised as well, it was Wang Jing who personally arranged it!"
"Hahaha, I see, probably he was choked up from being thwarted at Tian Yun last time!" Tang Tiancheng said, amused.
Upon seeing this, Wang Jing at the head of the host's table was bursting with joy, thrilled and scanning the VIP seats where Yun Fei and Li Mengying sat, muttering to himself, "Damn, finally got my revenge, and this is just the beginning, let's see how you manage later!"
Yun Fei's expression subtly changed as she watched the anxious An Xixue sisters on stage, her frown deepening. She had some confidence in their skills and abilities, which meant that such a basic mishap should not have occurred.
Li Mengying's face turned pale, a significant mistake like that, and she bore an inescapable responsibility.
Unable to sit still any longer, she quickly got up and rushed backstage. She needed to find out first-hand what exactly had happened to the two of them right after the performance ended. Was it sabotage, or merely a mistake on their part?
Compared to the bustling discussion among the audience, the An Xixue sisters had pale faces, sweaty palms, and sang the remaining lyrics under immense pressure.
Due to the major mistake just made, their condition was affected. Although there were no further significant errors, the performance was barely passable, and they finished their task amidst fear and trembling.
In the private box, Tang Tiancheng watched the two sisters exit the stage in panic and chuckled lightly, "The real show is yet to come. Don't rush!"
Backstage in the makeup room.
Li Mengying, with her arms crossed over her chest in an off-shoulder dress that highlighted her graceful figure, paced back and forth in black stiletto heels, the heels tapping against the floor in erratic tap sounds.
"What happened?" Li Mengying abruptly stopped as the frightened An Xixue sisters walked in.
An Xixue and An Xiyao looked at each other, their eyes reddening, and choked up, "Sister Ying, the in-ear monitors suddenly failed just now, and there was also strange noise, it seemed like someone intentionally threw off the tune, catching us off guard!"
"I'm not sure whether it was intentional or a mistake on the spot. Anyway, we were humiliated today, we're sorry, Sister Ying!" An Xixue pursed her lips in apology.
"It was definitely intentional, such obvious interference, specifically during the climax of our song, the intentions were quite clear. They were targeting us!" Tears couldn't help but fall from An Xiyao's eyes.
An Xixue took a deep breath and educated her sister, "Stop it, it's because we aren't strong enough. If we had more stage experience, we could perform without relying on in-ear monitors. Even if others wanted to sabotage us, they couldn't. We can't make excuses for ourselves!"
An Xiyao felt wronged and held back her tears without saying another word.
"We have another dance performance soon, we can't let it affect our next performance. Adjust your mindset. This time, even if someone wants to cause trouble, it won't be so easy unless they prevent us from dancing!" An Xixue encouraged her sister.
Li Mengying, standing aside, felt very uncomfortable. It was clear without saying that the incident had been a targeted attack. Previously, Yun Fei had subtly warned her to be cautious, and it appeared they still could not avoid it.
Seeing her subordinates distressed, she felt particularly uneasy; a boss suffering this much indicated she wasn't fitting the role adequately.
The more Li Mengying thought about it, the angrier she became. Ever since she took over as manager of the public relations department, she had faced setbacks and humiliations. Every man in this circle who came in contact with her seemed to have designs on her.
For the company's sake, she had endured again and again, the indignities she faced from Ma Wenguang yesterday alone were enough to make her weep in private. In the end, she was still met with such an outcome.
"You two don't need to prepare anymore. Come with me!" Li Mengying said with a chest burning with flames and a face filled with anger.
An Xixue and An Xiyao, startled, didn't know what she meant, "Sister Ying, where are we going?"
Li Mengying snorted angrily and walked out, "Today I don't want to take this crap anymore!"