The bus with the slogan of "Different Variety Show" on it carried the program crew away from the Rain Hall towards the city.
Mu Qiu was drinking orange juice, still holding a mini rice ball she had packed from the Rain Hall.
Although she had eaten breakfast, it was very little, and this was a small after-meal snack.
She had to strictly follow the rule of eating small amounts multiple times today.
The dress she was wearing today had strict body requirements, theoretically she should stay hungry, but she was more afraid that not eating enough would make her uncomfortable due to low blood sugar during the intense activities in the next few hours.
Cheng Zhirang was still holding her tablet, playing the original video of "Trouble Maker."
She had watched it many times yesterday, so even without seeing the screen and only hearing the song, she could recall the hot dance moves from the original video.
Watching it first thing in the morning, won’t it cause indigestion?
She drank her orange juice, glanced at his face.
His expression was normal, gaze clear, eyebrows slightly furrowed, fingers lightly tapping a rhythm on his knee.
It was the look of serious learning.
"Brother Cheng."
He turned his head: "Hmm? What’s up?"
"Have you mastered both songs? The lyrics."
"Still not very familiar," he paused the video, looked directly into her eyes, and said softly, "What about you? Still nervous?"
"Not too bad. I just consulted Li Yang again, much better than last night."
"That’s good. Be careful when drinking, better not use a straw while driving."
He looked at the transparent cup with the bright orange juice, seemed ready to say more.
Mu Qiu pretended not to notice, continued drinking.
Orange steamed eggs were delicious, orange juice was tasty too.
At nine in the morning, Hai City Art Center was almost set up, and the staff were bustling about, shouting loudly even when speaking. Though each person was equipped with a dedicated walkie-talkie, the crowd and noise meant they had to speak loudly into it to be heard clearly.
The equipment technician methodically adjusted the lighting and sound equipment again, the photographer ensured the loop moving cameras around the stage were functioning properly.
Outside, a long line had formed long ago, numerous fans holding support items eagerly awaited, the site was congested and noisy, like ten markets overlapping, with everyone seemingly skilled at bargaining.
The crowd was so dense it raised the temperature by two degrees.
However, someone was distributing mineral water, others were handing out handmade cookies, tissues, and sun hats.
The surrounding security also enjoyed such premium treatment, even leaving with handheld fans from the fans.
It really had turned into a market.
The director had already arrived on site earlier, after coordinating indoor arrangements of the venue, borrowed the art center’s PA system to ease fans outside.
"To all fans attending ’Different Variety Show’ offline stage, please quiet down!"
Many people recognized the director’s voice and gradually quieted, the noise outside was finally less deafening.
"Audience entrance begins at ten, please patiently await notifications from the staff inside. To avoid heatstroke, everyone can wait under the sunshade sheds on both sides of the venue."
"Additionally, we hope everyone refrains from bringing support items in, particularly large ones, security will check the items each person carries for safety at the entrance."
"Once inside, the venue’s air conditioning will be turned on. We also hope everyone does not wander around, disturbing the setup inside the venue, violators will be liable for compensation by law."
"Guests are rehearsing the program now, the final stage schedule will be published on the official Weibo later. Everyone is welcome to check it out, feel free to suggest any unreasonable aspects, and we will promptly make improvements."
"The ’Different Variety Show’ program crew welcomes everyone’s presence, let’s patiently wait for the moment of meeting."
As he was broadcasting, the staff guided fans outside to orderly enter the sunshade area nearby, the support standees and other large items taking up positions by the roadside were removed.
The reporters from various outlets who came to cover the live event were also arranged inside, conducting individual interviews with respective fans.
The director sat in the command room observing the slightly orderly line in the surveillance, nodding in satisfaction.
Fans, although reluctantly following guidance into the sunshade, were all eager to enter the venue to see their idols as soon as possible. Some were so anxious they didn’t even have the mood to sit down, pacing nervously, standing on tiptoe eagerly waiting.
Ten o’clock hadn’t arrived yet, everyone was already lined up at the door, rushing in like a swarm as soon as the door opened.
This time the ticket linking also included seat grabbing, making rushing ahead inside unnecessary.
Yet they were too excited, once the door opened, the people ahead rushed in, those behind instinctively followed, afraid they’d be late and miss out on the meat.
Sitting inside wasn’t just idle time, fans from each faction that knew each other offline gathered excitedly and exchanged conversations about the stage later.
Fans from different factions politely introduced themselves, treating it as making friends. The atmosphere was temporarily harmonious, without occurring any of the messy situations in online fan circles.
Meanwhile, the official Weibo finally released today’s final offline stage schedule.
’Different Variety Show’ official Weibo: The stage starts officially at two in the afternoon, considering the hardships from afar and the unequal duration of performances, the program crew with guests’ consent made slight adjustments to the stage schedule. Here is the program list now ——
Opening show by a twelve-person team dance "Beautiful Now."
Li Yang "As Long as You Love Me."
Li Yang, Guan Yu "Wave Treading."
Bai Shu, Chuchu, Xu Cheng, Zhang Li, Jiang Zhufeng, Lin Lian "Love You Like a Love Song."
Hosts play rehearsals footage between segments.
Cheng Zhirang, Mu Qiu "Trouble Maker."
Shu Ran, Bai Shu "No Longer in Contact."
Shi Yuhuai, Lin Lian four-hand joint performance "Canon."
Hosts between segments, live-stream comment draw for guest autograph giveaway.
Shu Ran, Guan Yu, Chuchu, Zhang Li "Therefore I Am."
Cheng Zhirang, Li Yang, Mu Qiu, Shi Yuhuai, Lin Lian, Bai Shu, Xu Cheng, Jiang Zhufeng "My Boo."
Hosts between segments, score evaluation, confirm rankings for this issue, fan interaction punishment and reward.
This is the stage program for this time, subject to actual broadcast, thank you all for coming and support, looking forward to meeting shortly.
[Wow! There’s really rehearsal footage!]
[Fan interaction punishment and reward segment?!! Is it what I think it is? /Wide-eyed exposing a fan expression.jpg]
[Watch the punishment segment live hahaha]
[Been doing this online for so long, finally can laugh offline]
[I might shout till my voice breaks later, apologies to everyone here first]
[Ahhhhhhhh brother!]
[Oh my! Brother Huai and Lin Lian four-hand joint performance! Brother Huai can do four-hand joint performance!]
[Brother Huai: In your eyes, am I just a tactician with the female guests who can’t do anything else?]