37: New variety show resources

Lu Jin's "bronze sparrow bridge" had finished filming.

It was a small web drama that became a minor hit after its release, and his follower count had surpassed 2 million.

Having just finished an interview for a program, many fans had come to support Lu Jin, giving him the feeling that he was about to become a superstar.

It had been seven or eight days since he last checked on news about Lu Qingyu.

After returning home that night, a sense of overwhelming superiority made him unable to resist checking on Lu Qingyu to see the gap between them.

As Lu Jin opened his phone, he thought to himself that his career was sailing smoothly with great resources; even if Lu Qingyu worked himself to death, he probably wouldn't reach his level.

Looking at his 2.03 million followers, Lu Jin was full of confidence.

He estimated that Lu Qingyu had at most a little over 500,000, and that was likely only because Su Jixing had bought him fake followers.

However, when he opened Lu Qingyu's Weibo page, Lu Jin jumped up from his seat, spilling the red wine in his hand.

"How is that possible? Lu Qingyu has 940,000 followers."

Lu Jin thought he had misread it.

He rubbed his eyes and confirmed that he hadn't entered the wrong page; it really was 940,000.

The wine glass in his hand was smashed to pieces by Lu Jin.

Lu Qingyu's development was simply too fast.

When he had accumulated 940,000 followers, it had taken him at least a year and a half, yet how long had Lu Qingyu been in the entertainment industry?

Lu Jin immediately became nervous.

He couldn't let Lu Qingyu continue developing like this, otherwise, he would sooner or later become a stumbling block for him.

He remembered that during the day, Xu Dongcai had mentioned that there was a music variety show that Lu Qingyu was participating in.

Since that was the case, he shouldn't blame him for being impolite.

Lu Jin immediately called Xu Dongcai.

Originally, he hadn't wanted to participate in variety shows, but since it was to finish off Lu Qingyu, he changed his mind.

The variety show resource Su Jixing got for Lu Qingyu this time was called "Music Partner," and it was already in its third season.

"Music Partner" ranked third in popularity among music variety shows, and the production level of the show was far higher than "Love Journey."

Anyone who could participate in this program had to have both talent and traffic.

"Music Partner" consisted of eight guests: four veteran musicians and four young musicians.

They formed four teams of two, and each episode featured the four teams competing against each other.

Chen Ting was invited to be one of the guests on "Music Partner," and the program had given him an internal recommendation spot.

This time, Su Jixing was quick-witted.

As soon as Chen Ting was invited, Su Jixing guessed there would be an internal recommendation spot.

As soon as Chen Ting returned from a meeting, Su Jixing intercepted him to ask for the spot.

There were six professional singers and four crossover artists under Black Pearl.

Everyone wanted such a good opportunity, but unfortunately, Su Jixing was fast.

By the time others learned the news, Su Jixing had already persuaded Chen Ting to give this opportunity to Lu Qingyu.

Chen Ting felt that Lu Qingyu was a promising talent.

Both "orchid pavilion preface" and "dispelling sorrow" that he sang were extremely charming songs.

Plus, when Lu Qingyu participated in "Love Journey," he hadn't forgotten to think of him and recommend songs to him, so Chen Ting had given this spot readily.

Su Jixing was happy to have snatched the spot, but Xu Dongcai was not happy because Lu Jin also wanted to participate.

Xu Dongcai ran to Chen Ting to make a scene.

When he arrived, Su Jixing was also there, and Xu Dongcai completely disregarded Su Jixing:

"Boss, have you given the spot for 'Music Partner' to someone else?"

Chen Ting felt a thud in his heart: "Yes, I've already given it to Lu Qingyu."

Upon hearing this, Xu Dongcai immediately got angry: "Boss, that's not appropriate, is it?"

Seeing Xu Dongcai's attitude, Su Jixing knew he was there to cause trouble: "Why is it not appropriate?"

Xu Dongcai completely ignored Su Jixing: "The resource for the program 'Music Partner' is so good, and you, Boss, are leading it yourself. I think we should choose Lu Jin."

"Lu Jin's traffic is higher than Lu Qingyu's, and his career is on the rise. If he gets this resource, he can upgrade his status after participating in the show. This is a good thing for our company. Giving it to Lu Qingyu is simply a waste."

Su Jixing was unhappy when he heard this.

Before Chen Ting could speak, he retorted directly:

"What do you mean it's a waste to give it to Lu Qingyu? What's wrong with Lu Qingyu? Haven't you been online? Lu Qingyu is someone with representative works now. Everyone says he is a dark horse with unlimited potential. Do you understand what that means?"

"Besides, Lu Qingyu can also upgrade his status after participating in this program, and he can also generate profits for the company."

The atmosphere between Su Jixing and Xu Dongcai was heavy with gunpowder.

Chen Ting knew that nothing good ever came from them being together.

In the past, Su Jixing didn't really contend with Xu Dongcai, but ever since he started managing Lu Qingyu, Su Jixing's combat effectiveness had suddenly skyrocketed.

Chen Ting said: "Stop arguing, talk slowly if you have something to say."

Chen Ting tried to mediate in the middle, which was his usual practice, but it wasn't very effective today.

Xu Dongcai still had anger in his eyes: "Boss, just tell me, can this spot be given to Lu Jin?"

Su Jixing: "Boss, we had an agreement."

Chen Ting still leaned towards Lu Qingyu: "Old Xu, I have already promised Old Su. This spot has already been given to Lu Qingyu."

Xu Dongcai exploded: "No, I don't agree."

Su Jixing snorted coldly: "Does it matter if you don't agree? Do you think you are the boss?"

"Don't be too overbearing. Besides, I didn't fight with you for the 'bronze sparrow bridge' resource back then. Are you a sore loser now?"

Xu Dongcai was furious inside.

Looking at Su Jixing and Chen Ting, he left without saying a word.

Lu Jin was waiting for news in his office.

Seeing Xu Dongcai return in a rage, he knew the matter hadn't succeeded.

"Brother Xu, the boss won't give it?"

Xu Dongcai slammed the table in anger: "He gave it to that brat Lu Qingyu."

Hearing the name Lu Qingyu, Lu Jin's eyes darkened.

Xu Dongcai didn't notice and continued: "For so many years, how much profit have I created for Black Pearl, and how many people have I brought out? Yet, in Chen Ting's heart, he still favors Su Jixing."

Xu Dongcai was very unwilling.

He and Su Jixing had joined the company around the same time, but clearly, his business ability was better than Su Jixing's.

Yet Chen Ting only treated Su Jixing as a good friend and thought of him whenever there was a good opportunity.

For so many years, he had always felt that Chen Ting was biased, and this was even more so in this matter.

He had been holding this grudge in his heart for a long time.

Watching Xu Dongcai like this, Lu Jin came up with an idea:

"Brother Xu, have you considered changing companies?"

Lu Jin's words stunned Xu Dongcai: "Changing companies?"