Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 308 - 205: Are You Asleep?

For instance, if a contestant is quite popular, then there will certainly be more camera shots of them.

The producers will also try to keep the popular contestants in the show longer, which helps maintain the program’s hotness!

"Airing next Friday?"

"Then won’t your participation in the show be exposed?"

Shen Qiushan slightly raised his eyebrows. Earlier at a meal with the Lin Family, Lin Moxuan had advised him to persuade Lin Xiamo not to focus too much energy on music.

Yet, Lin Xiamo was going to be on TV next week!

Heaven knows how Director Lin would react after seeing it.

"Not necessarily."

Lin Xiamo gently shook her head, "The team competition airs in four episodes. I have no idea which one we’ll appear in."

"Alright, let’s leave it to fate~"

Shen Qiushan shrugged and then, with a cheeky smile, said, "If Director Lin decides to kick you out of the house."

"You can just stay with me!"

"Ahem ahem..."

"No other meaning, Xiaoxiao and Yanran would definitely welcome you."

Seeing Lin Xiamo roll her eyes at him, Shen Qiushan quickly tried to fix his words.

"Anyway, we’ll have to come clean eventually!"

"I actually hope our part airs next Friday."

Lin Xiamo was already mentally prepared; it’s a cut that has to be made sooner or later.

Sooner rather than later!

After she comes clean with her parents, she can wholeheartedly focus all her energy on her music career.

Unknowingly.

The concert reached its conclusion.

The stage lights dimmed.

Then, amid thunderous shouts of "Encore," Lu Xingchen appeared on stage again using a lift, performing the final song.

The song ended.

Brilliant fireworks were set off above the stage, marking a perfect end to the concert.

Du Jiajia came to the VIP box where Shen Qiushan and others were, inviting everyone to Lu Xingchen’s dressing room.

"Teacher Shen, I never thought you’d come to watch my concert."

"It’s truly an honor!"

"I absolutely love your ’Three-Body Civilization,’ it’s exceptional!"

In front of the camera, Lu Xingchen comes off as a delicate pretty boy, looking soft and gentle.

But privately, he’s warm and straightforward, quite different from his on-camera image.

Seeing Shen Qiushan enter the dressing room, he immediately came to greet him, his hands tightly grasping Shen Qiushan’s. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Moreover, he even discussed parts of ’Three-Body Civilization’ with Shen Qiushan.

It was clear this wasn’t just mindless flattery; he had actually read ’Three-Body Civilization.’

A top-tier young idol, fond of reading science fiction, which doesn’t align with Lu Xingchen’s screen persona.

Shen Qiushan originally wasn’t keen on mingling with young idols like Lu Xingchen, thinking they wouldn’t have much to talk about, only leading to awkward small talk.

But the kids liked him, so he thought of bringing them over for a photo op.

Unexpectedly.

Lu Xingchen turned out to be quite interesting, completely different from the typical young idol he imagined, even somewhat down-to-earth.

The two of them chatted for a bit.

Then, Kong Xiaoyi, Shen Yanran, and others joyfully pulled Lu Xingchen for a group photo.

"Teacher Shen, you must come to the celebratory party later!"

"We won’t leave until we’re drunk!"

After satisfying Kong Xiaoyi and others with group photos, Lu Xingchen invited Shen Qiushan with a broad smile.

"OK!"

Shen Qiushan readily agreed.

Firstly, Lu Xingchen was different from what he’d imagined; after interacting, he found him quite agreeable.

Secondly, since Lin Xiamo would be entering the music scene, knowing a top-tier star like Lu Xingchen could only be beneficial.

Upon leaving the dressing room,

Du Jiajia arranged for someone to take Shen Qiushan and his party to the hotel where the celebration would be held.

A lot of people attended, six tables in total, mostly people from the organizers, and some were staff around Lu Xingchen.

Shen Qiushan and his group were considered "special guests," attending as friends of Lu Xingchen.

Not all concerts have a celebration party; after all, these parties cost money, and it’s the organizers who foot the bill.

Typically, only when a concert is profitable, will the organizers be willing to spend this money.

If the concert loses money, the organizers have no reason to host a party!

And since ticket sales for Lu Xingchen’s concert were terrific, the promoters made a fortune, so naturally, they were willing to spend this money and hoped to further strengthen relationships and seek future collaborations through the celebration.

The celebratory party was lively.

Surprisingly, Lu Xingchen could handle alcohol well and drank heartily, once again refreshing Shen Qiushan’s view of him.

Turns out, the so-called "young idols" aren’t always the way they appear on stage.

That’s more like a "persona."

What the audience likes, they try their best to cater to.

It’s essentially a way of packaging oneself to fit the fans’ preference.

This way, fans have a spiritual anchor.

And as an idol, Lu Xingchen gains fame and fortune!

It’s a win-win situation.

"Teacher Shen, with your talent, writing songs is a bit of a waste."

"But, that being said, I really love the song ’Red Rose,’ it’s incredible!"

"I wonder if Teacher Shen has any plans to write more songs?"

"If there’s any song suitable for me, please don’t hesitate, Teacher Shen!"

"I know Teacher Shen isn’t short of money, but I am willing to pay triple the market price for any of your songs."

After drinking enough, Lu Xingchen finally brought up some serious business.

This was actually one of the reasons he invited Shen Qiushan to the celebration.

Of course, asking for a song was just a casual thing; the more important reason was that he wanted to become acquainted with the famous writer Shen Qiushan.

Genuinely liking ’Three-Body Civilization’ was one thing, but if he could befriend a renowned author like Shen Qiushan, it would also positively impact a young idol like Lu Xingchen.

However, Lu Xingchen was quite straightforward in his approach. While he intended to borrow some of Shen Qiushan’s high-status aura, he wasn’t secretive about it.

While drinking, he proactively asked Shen Qiushan if it would be okay to post their photo together on Weibo.

Shen Qiushan had no objections to this.

He was just a recently popular writer without much of a network, and the profession of a celebrity is quite unique, while often seen as actors by bigwigs.

But the people they interact with are from various high-level circles, which are diverse.

From business tycoons, high officials within systems, to certain gray-area shadowy figures, they might know them all.

Thus, knowing a top-tier star like Lu Xingchen might come in handy in the future.

In fact, society is a giant network of relationships.

If your connections are strong enough, you can accomplish things others wouldn’t dare dream of.

The celebration ended successfully.

Shen Qiushan and his group returned to Jinjiang Bay. He and Lu Xingchen drank quite a bit, leaving him six to seven tenths drunk.

But Kong Xiaoyi and the other kids were all very excited, as the experience tonight was too amazing for them.

They attended their idol’s concert.

Then had a backstage photo with their idol.

And you think that was it?

No!

They even had dinner with the idol, eating at the same table.

From a fan’s perspective,

Kong Xiaoyi’s night was absolutely fulfilled!

Compared to "station sisters" or "fan leaders," her experience was on another level.

Just tonight’s achievements could earn her an admin position in the fan group.

So, on the way back, Kong Xiaoyi and Shen Yanran continued to excitedly reminisce.

When they got back to Jinjiang Bay,

it was already around 1 a.m.

Everyone went to their respective rooms.

Shen Qiushan first took a shower in the bathroom, and after washing, he was somewhat sobered up.

Lying in bed.

Shen Qiushan tossed and turned, feeling like something was left undone.

Hmm, remembered!

Lin Xiamo was also staying home tonight.

She was sleeping in one of the guest rooms.

Shen Qiushan picked up his phone and opened their chat: "Are you asleep?"

Lin Xiamo: "Just about to sleep."

Shen Qiushan: "I drank too much, feeling dizzy, not sure if I’ll throw up after falling asleep."

Lin Xiamo: "And then?"

Shen Qiushan: "Maybe you could come over to take care of me!"