Of course, it wasn't that Zhang Xiaohan's popularity was low.
In China, Zhang Xiaohan's popularity and fame naturally couldn't be compared to the SSR Girl Group.
However, this was Neon Country, and most of the audience and netizens actually didn't know Zhang Xiaohan.
Even the Cool Fire Combination's popularity was much higher than Zhang Xiaohan's at this time.
The General Director couldn't help but laugh as he thought about it.
Why was he worrying about Su Yu and them?
Shouldn't he hope that Su Yu and them achieved worse results?
After throwing out the ridiculous thoughts from his head, the General Director had the on-site staff cooperate with Zhang Xiaohan's rehearsal.
However, the beginning of Su Yu's fourth song sounded very bland, without that amazing, attention-grabbing feeling.
This made the General Director feel that Su Yu's creative talent was not unlimited either.
The previous song, "jile jingtu (pure land of ultimate bliss)," should have been the best japanese dance music Su Yu could produce, right?
But as they listened, when the emotions in the song began to intensify, and when the chorus arrived, the General Director and all the staff were completely stunned.
They even had slightly red eyes by the end!
They actually cried?!
This scene left the General Director extremely surprised and shocked.
It turned out that Su Yu's creative strength had not dried up; he had even produced a song that made them, the Neon Country people, cry!
Perhaps it was this singer named Zhang Xiaohan, was her stage presence too strong? Or was her singing ability too strong?
The General Director and his team couldn't figure it out.
But what they could figure out was that Su Yu's work for this round should once again stir up a trend in Neon Country, right?
They had already heard the works of the other lyricists and composers in advance.
In the General Director's opinion, Su Yu's song was even better than the works of their two local lyricists and composers!
The original confidence in their local lyricists and composers taking the top two spots instantly collapsed.
However, the three new lyricists and composers in this season were all very strong, and this fourth live broadcast held in Neon Country should not be inferior in terms of excitement to the first three seasons.
Especially Ida Shoichiro, who returned to his home ground; as the "European Emperor," he also performed exceptionally well this time.
The General Director felt that in this season, only he had a chance to contend with Su Yu for the top spot, right?
Moreover, Chris and Lawrence, seemingly to achieve higher download numbers, even opted to use local Neon Country singers to help them compete.
Such a thing was naturally allowed by the rules, but not promoting one's own country's singers and instead choosing local singers was truly a baffling move.
Was this to win the competition, not caring about anything else?
On the 10th, Su Yu met with Qian Jin, who had arrived.
This variety show General Director was truly patient; he only came at this time.
Was it delegation of authority?
In Su Yu's opinion, this guy was probably just being lazy.
"How is it? Do you have the confidence to win another round?" Qian Jin asked Su Yu with a smile.
He was the least stressed right now.
With China's two lyricists and composers ranking first and third in points, what was there to be dissatisfied with?
Moreover, Su Yu was performing away from home now, so even if he lost, the netizens' anger wouldn't be too great.
So this guy was quite relaxed.
"It's alright. By the way, did you tamper with the drawing of lots?"
Su Yu replied and then asked curiously.
He felt that given Qian Jin's nature, it wouldn't be surprising if he did something.
"Not this time, really! You have to believe in my character! Besides, people from the other Four Nations are watching, how could I cheat? And why would I cheat? I'd love for them to provide the live broadcast venue! I was under a lot of pressure in the first few seasons, but now I can finally relax a bit."
Qian Jin was speechless; was that the only impression Su Yu had of him? It was too hurtful!
"While I can guarantee not to cheat, I can't guarantee that the other Four Nations won't! However, where the subsequent competitions are held actually doesn't affect much; as long as the works are good enough, there's nothing to worry about."
Qian Jin added as an afterthought.
"Alright! I heard that ticket prices here in Neon Country have quadrupled and more, and scalper tickets are even more terrifying! If we return to China, I hope our side doesn't follow suit and raise prices!"
Su Yu stated his purpose.
He didn't care if there was any trickery in the drawing of lots, as it didn't really matter, just as Qian Jin said.
But if ticket prices soared so much, that would have a huge impact.
How long is a concert? How long is a live broadcast?
Even if the current live broadcasts feature works from popular lyricists and composers.
But it's not worth such high ticket prices!
Su Yu couldn't control how the other Four Nations handled it.
But for China, he didn't want the audience and netizens to be ruthlessly exploited.
"That naturally won't happen! Ticket prices were set at the beginning, and even if we wanted to change them, the higher-ups wouldn't agree, so you can rest assured. This time, the share we get from the other Four Nations is already more than enough; we naturally won't drain the pond to catch all the fish."
Qian Jin answered emphatically; he had no qualms about this matter at all.
"That's good!" Su Yu nodded, breathing a sigh of relief.
Let the other Four Nations raise prices however they want; what did it have to do with him?
Moreover, hearing Qian Jin, the ticket money sold by the Four Nations would also be shared with China, so he had even less objection.
The 11th arrived in a flash, and the Dome Stadium in Neon Country was already packed with people.
For the audience in Neon Country, even if they couldn't enter the stadium, they could still experience the atmosphere outside, right?
What's more, there was a huge screen outside the stadium, showing the live situation.
This could also be considered a way to make up for their regret of not being able to get tickets, right?
And the TV stations in Neon Country were also very flamboyant, starting the domestic live broadcast an hour in advance.
During the first hour of domestic broadcast, their local singers would take the stage to warm up the audience!
While promoting local singers, they could also attract a lot of attention.
So when Su Yu and his team waited backstage for the live broadcast to begin, they could hear the wailing of the Neon Country singers from the venue.
"Seriously!" Su Yu looked at Qian Jin and said, speechless.
"Their local singers' appearance fees are very low; a few hundred thousand chinese yuan can hire a popular singer above the first-tier! And with the Four Nations Concert's popularity so high, there are too many singers who want to come; many even offer discounts or perform for free! They really know how to play the game."
Qian Jin said with an envious expression.
Chinese artists' appearance fees were ridiculously expensive, and there was even a shameless certain 'carpet star' who charged by the minute for appearance fees!
Qian Jin felt that if domestic artists' appearance fees were limited, more excellent works and variety shows might emerge.
However, the entertainment industry now also plays the capital game, with capital deliberately raising artists' worth, eliminating small and medium-sized entertainment companies that can't afford it.
Before, 30 million could make a decent movie, but now, 30 million isn't even enough for actors' salaries alone.
It would be strange if the quality could be good.
