161: Chapter 161 The System Upgrades Again

Morning.

Chen Shaoping was woken up by Zhang Ying.

"Husband, get up. We have to leave for the airport soon."

"Yali has already picked up Zhou Bule and is driving over."

Zhang Ying had woken up much earlier. She had already tidied up and gotten dressed, only needing to apply lipstick.

Chen Shaoping was pulled up, and his hand naturally kneaded her buttocks.

Just as he was about to explore further, she slapped his hand away and scolded him.

"Hurry up, or you won't be allowed in bed for three days."

Chen Shaoping sobered up, withdrew his hand obediently, and rushed into the bathroom.

...

On the way to the airport.

Xu Yali and Zhang Ying chatted continuously, while Chen Shaoping took the opportunity to review the intelligence.

[Today's Intelligence 1 (★★): New director Chen Cheng is talented and ambitious. In the past six months, he has been constantly looking for scripts and writing scripts, but he has not yet found a suitable one, nor has he written a good one.

He is very troubled now and strongly wishes to immediately start filming. This intelligence is valid until the end of the year. Chen Cheng's phone: 159.]

[Today's Intelligence 2 (★★): Li Wei, a popular singer from Tiantian Media, had originally been notified to participate in this year's National Day Gala.

Yesterday, the gala's production team informed him that they had found a more suitable candidate and asked him to participate next year, which made him dissatisfied.

Through a socialite in the program, his distant cousin, makeup artist Liu Yan, made multiple inquiries and finally learned that his spot had been taken by Zhou Bule.

After discussing, the two prepared the white sap of a lacquer tree, intending to secretly apply a little on Zhou Bule's face today at 14:17 when he gets his makeup done.

This would prevent Zhou Bule from participating in this year's gala, and the spot would automatically return to Li Wei.]

[Congratulations, Host, you have completed one piece of intelligence and gained 5 paparazzi points.]

[Congratulations, Host, you have completed one piece of intelligence and gained 5 paparazzi points.]

[Host's paparazzi points: 12.]

"paparazzi points over a hundred?" Chen Shaoping was inwardly delighted, then quickly composed himself and rapidly browsed today's intelligence.

The first one was very simple.

The second one was interesting; it was actually two seemingly unrelated people teaming up against Zhou Bule.

It was a good thing he knew in advance, otherwise Zhou Bule would definitely fall for it.

He would certainly be unable to perform, which would be exactly what those two wanted.

Lacquer tree sap, Chen Shaoping knew about this stuff.

People with allergies would break out in red rashes all over their bodies and experience unbearable itching just by smelling it.

Most people, if lacquer tree sap was applied to their face, would also develop red rashes on the affected areas.

Only a very small number of people would not be affected by the lacquer tree sap.

Chen Shaoping did not believe that Zhou Bule was one of these few people.

The rewards for yesterday's two pieces of intelligence had also arrived, both worth 5 points.

Just as Chen Shaoping thought the system's notification sound was over, the cold voice once again echoed in his mind.

[The Host's paparazzi points have exceeded 10. You can spend 100 points to upgrade the system. Host, do you wish to upgrade immediately?]

Chen Shaoping didn't even think, "Upgrade."

[System upgrading. Upgrade time is 24 hours. Please wait patiently, Host...]

Chen Shaoping was very much looking forward to what the system would be like after the upgrade. Would it unlock higher-level intelligence? Or new abilities?

The 24-hour wait suddenly became a bit long.

Xu Yali dropped the three off at the airport. After a tight hug with Zhang Ying, she reluctantly said goodbye.

She kept muttering softly: "The boss doesn't act like a boss, not staying in the company, running around all day."

Chen Shaoping knew this was meant for him.

His going to Kyoto with Zhang Ying and Zhou Bule meant he was taking Xu Yali's job.

Chen Shaoping pretended not to hear and pulled Zhang Ying away.

Zhou Bule quickly followed.

This time, they had ample time. After completing the procedures, the three sat in the waiting lounge to rest.

"Bu Lie, have you looked at the song? Are you familiar with it?" Chen Shaoping asked.

Zhou Bule thought of practicing at home last night and smiled, "Mr. Chen, singing is no problem for me. Today, I'm mainly going to familiarize myself with the stage environment."

"That's good. This is a rare opportunity, so perform well." Chen Shaoping gave him an encouraging look.

Zhang Ying also said, "The CCTV gala stage is no different from usual. Just treat it normally."

"Thank you, Sister Ying, I will."

After the three arrived in Kyoto.

They headed straight for Ruijin Hotel, the same hotel prepared by 'the singer & songwriter' production team for the contestants.

However, this time Chen Shaoping and the others booked their own hotel; the National Day Gala production team does not provide accommodation.

The hotel's location was good, close to the CCTV Tower.

Most of the people participating in the rehearsal were staying at this hotel.

Fortunately, Chen Shaoping and the others were considered regulars, otherwise, they might not have been able to book a room.

Upon arriving at the hotel.

After Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying put away their bags, they went to the next room to call Zhou Bule.

"Bu Lie, are you coming with us, or do you want to rest for a while before going?" Chen Shaoping asked.

According to the gala's schedule, Zhang Ying's rehearsal was before Zhou Bule's.

He wouldn't start until around 16:00.

There was nearly a two-hour difference between their times.

"No need to rest. I'm very excited right now and just want to experience the atmosphere of the gala stage as soon as possible."

After the three had lunch at the hotel restaurant, they went to the gala rehearsal site.

It was almost 13:00 now.

There were many celebrities on site.

Singers, movie stars, sketch comedians, dancers, etc., some were singing, some were memorizing lines, some were correcting dance moves.

And some staff members were squatting in a corner, eating boxed lunches.

It was very lively.

All three rehearsal stages were currently rehearsing programs.

Chen Shaoping and the other two came to Stage 3, where Zhang Ying would be rehearsing later.

"Teacher Zhang, you've arrived. But you'll have to wait a bit, there are two people ahead of you."

Director Dai Chaoquan, who was in charge of Stage 3, greeted Zhang Ying while keeping an eye on the performance on stage.

The voice of the chief director kept coming through his earpiece.

"Director Dai, you're busy. I'll just watch here for now," Zhang Ying replied politely.

And at this moment, the one rehearsing on stage was none other than the singer Han Hong.

She was singing a classic old song, her voice loud and powerful, with strong penetration.

Her stage only had herself, so it went smoothly, without needing to consider the coordination of dance and song.

After rehearsing and walking off stage, Han Hong saw Chen Shaoping and the other two and walked towards them.

"Teacher Han Hong!" Chen Shaoping and the two greeted her.

"Teacher Young Master Ping, are you, Teacher Zhang Ying, and Zhou Bule here for the rehearsal?" Han Hong asked.

"Yes, we're also here to experience the CCTV gala rehearsal site. I've really never seen it before."

Chen Shaoping said with a smile.

"It's just like that, incredibly noisy. Why don't you rehearse first and then we can meet up tonight?"

"Okay, Teacher Han Hong."

Han Hong had just walked a few steps when Chen Shaoping suddenly remembered he hadn't given her the song yet, and quickly called out.

"Teacher Han Hong, wait a moment."

Han Hong stopped, turned around, and asked, "Teacher Young Master Ping, what is it?"

"Nothing major, it's just that I've finished writing the song you asked for."

"I'll send it to you now."

Chen Shaoping smiled and sent her the song 'the sky has brightened'.

Hearing the notification sound on her phone, Han Hong took out her phone and started reading.

Her eyes moved across the phone screen, and the more she read, the brighter her eyes became, and a brilliant smile unconsciously appeared on her face.

A moment later.

"Teacher Young Master Ping, please wait a moment, I'm going to find Director Zhang."