The Queen's Rise to the Top

Chapter 7

【Star Sea Experimental Middle School Class 20 Grade 03】

Rong Zhen: @Nan XiangWan @Nan XiangWan @Nan XiangWan

Gu Lu: Stop tagging her, she's right here on set! Damn!

Rong Zhen: @Nan ZhaoYang @Nan ZhaoYang @Nan ZhaoYang

Ning Yan: Why isn't Nan ZhaoYang coming out? Don't tell me he's on set too?

Gu Lu: I just noticed how pretty Nan XiangWan looks on camera. Is she wearing makeup?

Qu Gui'er: Being on a show like this, livestreamed to millions of viewers, of course she'd be in full makeup. The ancient Chinese makeup arts can transform even an ugly girl into a great beauty.

Gu Lu: ???

Gu Lu: Nan XiangWan is naturally beautiful. The makeup just enhances her looks.

Qu Gui'er: I think Xi BaiWei is prettier.

Gu Lu: Have you ever seen Xi BaiWei without makeup?

Sensing an argument brewing, Rong Zhen quickly interjected.

Rong Zhen: Is this really the time to discuss makeup? Let's talk about brick breaking with bare hands!

Rong Zhen: @Nan ZhaoYang @Nan ZhaoYang @Nan ZhaoYang

Ning Yan: Hahaha! I saved the video, let's hype up the brick breaking!

Top Floor Office, North-South Entertainment Headquarters.

This floor has only one office, belonging to the behind-the-scenes boss of North-South Entertainment, the man who controls half the entertainment industry's resources.

At this moment, a young man was watching the screen in the office.

The man had long, slender fingers, tapping absentmindedly on the desk.

Every one of his features was exquisitely sculpted, handsome enough to make both gods and mortals envious.

But most captivating were his eyes.

They seemed to hold a magic that could draw people in and never let them go!

If anyone was here, they would surely be shocked.

Because this man was none other than the explosively popular Gu Beihuai, the Heavenly King Gu!

Gu Beihuai was a legend in the entertainment industry. He started racking up awards at 16 years old, and now at 25 he still hadn't stopped!

He had countless major awards, multiple Grammy nominations, and was the only person from Huaxia to have won a Grammy on the international stage!

Aside from his musical achievements, Gu Beihuai was equally accomplished in film and television.

He had practically collected all the Best Actor awards.

To the entertainment circle, he seemed omnipotent, excelling in every field and leaving all others in the dust.

Yet few knew that aside from his own success, he was the only son of the Gu family and the boss behind North-South Entertainment.

He held tremendous resources!

He could give opportunities to whoever he wished!

At this moment, the screen showed Nan XiangWan's segment.

Gu Beihuai's hand paused, and a strange look flashed across his otherwise stoic, aloof face.

He remembered this girl.

When choosing the female lead for his new MV, he had picked her, but the girl never showed up.

The director brought another girl, what was her name...Xi BaiWei? Said Nan XiangWan didn't want to be a celebrity and wasn't coming.

Different people give different feelings.

Although Gu Beihuai still had Xi BaiWei film the MV, he didn't participate himself.

Now, seeing Nan XiangWan appear on screen, competing in this cutthroat show for one of the 100 spots to debut, a trace of a smile flashed through Gu Beihuai's dark eyes.

Doesn't want to be a celebrity?

Who's lying?

On set, the show's recording continued.

One trainee after another took the stage, showcasing all sorts of skills.

Finally the Rap category, which had been absent so far, made an appearance.

There were always girls who could sing Rap. One trainee named Zhu Sha impressed with her excellent rap skills, earning an A grade.

And so, by the 80th trainee...

Xi BaiWei stepped onto the stage.

She wore a white dress, smiling radiantly.

She sang a song and danced a routine.

Vocal mentor Zhong Lingfei critiqued: "Your vocal range is narrow. Why did you pick such a difficult song? You ran out of breath toward the end and went off-pitch."

Dance teacher Zhao Lan also shook her head: "You shouldn't have danced. I was going to give you a D for the singing, but now can only give an F. Don't force yourself with things you're not good at in the future."

Rap mentor Bian Zhiming looked hopeful: "Can you rap? Sing a rap for us to hear?"

Xi BaiWei's expression was very ugly as she looked to the head judge.

Zhao Tiancheng examined the girl before him and asked, "You look kind of familiar. Have we met before?"

Xi BaiWei quickly responded, "I just finished shooting Heavenly King Gu's new MV as the female lead. As North-South Entertainment's boss, you must have seen a preview of the MV already!"

As soon as she said this...

Everyone backstage sucked in a breath.

Gu Beihuai's new song MV?!

That was the Heavenly King Gu!

The apex of the entertainment industry pyramid, a MV female lead?

My god!

Many of the competitors immediately looked bitter. Just this connection alone could ensure Xi BaiWei's debut.

Extreme exposure and fame!

Comments:

???

No way, is this real?

Freeloading off my husband's popularity? What the hell!

Suddenly feeling so jealous, why didn't my husband pick me as his MV female lead!

A wave of Gu Beihuai's wife fans flooded in and the comments livened up.

The director nodded approvingly offscreen. Whether true or not, the hype was stirring up.

Zhao Tiancheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled perfunctorily and moved to simply give a D grade.

Her skills were truly lacking, even terrible!

Zhao Tiancheng had originally planned to give an F!

But bringing up his own company's boss, his superior, Zhao Tiancheng didn't dare give too low a score regardless of his strictness.

Just then, his phone on the desk lit up.

Zhao Tiancheng glanced down and his breath caught.

When he looked up again, his gaze had hardened.

Picking up the mic, he announced: "Final grade: F."

What?! Xi BaiWei was completely blindsided.

The confident look on her face shattered, turning to incredulous anger tinged with absurdity.

She had thought she could get an A. Hearing the vocal and dance teachers' critiques, she was very unhappy but accepted it.

But adding Heavenly King Gu Beihuai's name, Xi BaiWei thought the judges would give her face with a C or B at least.

She never imagined getting an F!

Even Nan XiangWan got a D!

Xi BaiWei glared resentfully at Nan XiangWan seated below.

She raised the mic and coldly declared, "I want an ale."

Zhao Tiancheng was about to move on to the next trainee, eager to finish and go eat supper.

Who knew an ale would suddenly pop up?

Bian Zhiming was happy to oblige, "Oh? Okay, okay, come on then, who do you want to ale against?"

Xi BaiWei pointed straight at Nan XiangWan sitting upright below, "Her! Nan XiangWan!"