Chapter 206 Setting the Stage

"Your sister is at best a semi-celebrity. She's not signed with a management company, and no one is doing industry planning for her. So where did all her fans come from?"

This question left Kong Fang speechless. Yes, Shi Shi is indeed very popular, after all, she has so many classic songs to her name.

But she's not actually a top idol, nor is she an all-around star. She doesn't even have a fan club organized for her.

This airport welcome was phenomenal! None of the top stars in the last two years have been able to create such a memorable scene!

Fire is the result, not the cause.

"I have no idea."

"If you don't know, just think about it slowly. It doesn't matter if you're not smart; even a fool can walk his own path. But you have to learn to think critically."

Seeing that his mother was about to instruct the idiot next to him, Shen He ignored the pleading look he was getting and began to close his eyes and pretend to sleep.

Kong Fang didn't know, but she certainly did. Her father's career was planned behind the scenes by her mother. And her mother didn't hide anything from her when she was planning and doing everything.

Ms. Kong Lai is not only a good mother, but also a good teacher.

Take my dad for example, he's a professional singer. And singers face two major problems.

First, how to navigate the peak and trough of one's career.

After all, no one can stay famous forever.

Second, how to maintain popularity and buzz.

My mom assigned different behaviors to my dad at different stages of his life.

As for the word "washed-up," Shen Jingyuan has been in the industry for 20 years. How could he not have experienced a low point?

Shen He remembered his mother saying two things: "In the singing profession, you don't retire until you die! It's okay to be obscure for a while, as long as you don't stay obscure forever!"

Just like last year, Shen Jingyuan participated in more variety shows because variety shows have a wide audience and can continuously expand his fan base. Moreover, the high exposure of variety shows allows more people to get to know him.

After all, Shen Jingyuan had maintained a mysterious public image for many years. Keeping people in suspense for too long would only make things worse! Shen Jingyuan's appearance on variety shows, revealing a few things the public didn't know, satisfied the public's curiosity. The effect was excellent. The groundwork laid beforehand ensured that his year-end concert tour would be a huge success.

Although Shi Shi is not in the entertainment industry, that doesn't stop her from becoming a national idol.

Born into a scholarly family. Highly educated and intelligent. Beautiful and with a sweet voice, possessing both talent and looks. She has international awards to her name and works that could become classics. Running a company with excellent prospects, she unknowingly embarked on the path of becoming a capitalist.

People admire strength, and she embodies all the fantasies that Chinese people have about the word "role model."

The reason why Shi Shi is so popular all over the country is that she has become a national idol with the influence of the times.

Idol. These two words carry a special meaning. They represent more than just a glamorous appearance and dazzling stage presence; they signify a guiding spirit and the power of role models. Shi Shi embodies this spirit. Through her talent and hard work, she shines brightly and has become an unstoppable role model for countless people.

Kong Lai's voice interrupted Shen He's thoughts: "Xiao He, although your sister didn't follow the traditional artist route, her influence far surpasses that of many stars. She doesn't have to bear the interference that comes with being in the spotlight, yet she reaps the benefits of influence. This is the result of knowing how to plan one's life."

Shen He nodded, seemingly lost in thought. Kong Fang, on the other hand, was still pondering the previous question, looking completely bewildered.

Looking at him, Shen He couldn't help but smile. She thought to herself that she had to make good use of what she had learned from her mother, and that she would definitely be able to create her own brilliance and become a shining person.

Fu Yingzhou did not go back to Shi Shi's place with her, but went to Jinzuan Royal Court instead.

Seeing that the brothers were having a gathering, Shi Shi didn't want to participate herself, so after dropping Fu Yingzhou off, she went home first.

Golden Diamond Royal Court

The private room was Liu Xinlang's reserved room. Owning a reserved room here isn't something you can simply do by verifying your funds. What ordinary investors can achieve is merely obtaining an entry ticket.

The room on the 5th floor with five 8s is Liu Xinlang's private room. Originally, the boss behind the scenes also wanted to reserve a room for Fu Yingzhou. However, he is someone who never stays overnight.

It wasn't that Fu Yingzhou was particularly virtuous before. Rather, it was that throughout his limited life, the concept of rules was ingrained in his very bones.

However, the so-called rules ingrained in one's bones... It was only after meeting Shi Shi again that I realized my wild nature as a child was simply human nature, not something I was born without being mischievous.

Liu Xinlang was playing pool again, this time with Dong Xiao. His fiancée, Ms. Hu, hadn't been seen in a long time.

Seeing Fu Yingzhou enter, Dong Xiao raised an eyebrow.

"Hey, Second Brother, the sun has risen in the west! This is the first time you've called us all out since you fell in love."

In the blink of an eye, Dong Xiao turned to look at the billiard table again, and his smile froze.

"You can't cheat like this, you idiot!"

With Liu Xinlang's unpredictable skills, he can't even touch the cue ball. To say he can clear the table in one shot? That's a lie!

Fu Yingzhou didn't engage in small talk with him, but instead asked, "Is everyone here?"

Hang Yi emerged from inside, still wearing his bathrobe. He rubbed his eyes and replied, "Only the madman is left. He's still having a tough time. Working overtime!"

Looking at his attire, Fu Yingzhou asked curiously, "Why are you sleeping here? Were you kicked out of your home?"

Dong Xiaoqiu stopped playing and casually tossed the cue stick onto the table. He took a cigar box from Liu Xinlang's coat pocket, pulled out a cigar, and smelled it. He casually replied, "I know that. Uncle Hang has been arranging blind dates for him lately. He says his big dick is ruined from all the training, so he needs to start raising grandchildren early."

Hang Yi isn't exactly useless, but he's definitely lazy. His father, on the other hand, is ambitious and wants to elevate the Hang family to a higher level, but his son only wants to hold the fort and maintain the status quo. If the son won't do, the grandson will!

“I’ve been hiding here for three days. The old man is really ruthless this time; he’s cut off my food supply.”

Even the most naive Shi Jing didn't believe this.

"Come on, it's not like it's your secret stash of money."

Hang Yi sighed: "I have some money, but I have nowhere to spend it right now!"

As they were talking, Zhang Feng arrived, looking travel-worn.

Looking at his disheveled appearance, Wang Ruizhe took a deep breath. He said helplessly, "I really admire the doorman at the Golden Diamond Royal Court. Every homeless person looks different, yet he always recognizes you and lets you in."

Zhang Feng: "That only proves one thing: even without dressing up, I'm still incredibly handsome!"

Wang Ruizhe: ...

"After all, your thick skin is quite unique!"

Liu Xinlang looked at Fu Yingzhou, who had organized the gathering, and asked, "Everyone's here, so tell me. Why did you all call everyone here so solemnly?"