When the host read out that name, Xu Qingqiu's face involuntarily flushed with embarrassment in the lounge.

She suddenly realized that this name indeed seemed somewhat fatal to one's social life.

However, as expected, the name indeed provoked a significant reaction.

Never mind what sort of reaction; in any case, this unique name certainly left a deep impression on the audience.

Not just the audience; at this moment, other singers sitting in the backstage lounge were also staring wide-eyed.

"Who is this singer with such a name?"

"Actually, this name is quite interesting. It seems to be a girl, right? She must be very conscious of her figure."

Those slightly concerned about their image tried hard to suppress their laughter while giving a seemingly proper critique.

At the same time, they felt secretly relieved, suddenly feeling that the names they had chosen were much better and didn't lead to such social suicide; theirs seemed much more normal.

What they didn't realize was that sometimes being normal just meant being common, ordinary, without any distinctiveness.

Of course, they had not discovered this point yet. Even in the world of his previous life, it wasn't until the competition was halfway through that some people began to realize it.

Then, they would discover that the names that followed were each more bizarre and eccentric than the last.

It even led to the program team urgently implementing regulations to limit the length of names; otherwise, who knows if some genius, in a flash of inspiration, might have tried to use an entire classical memorial as their name, which wouldn't be ideal.

"All right, now all of our guests have been introduced. According to the rules of the show, all participating guests need to draw lots on the spot."

"To ensure authenticity, fairness, and impartiality, all lotteries and live voting are completed under the supervision of notarial officials, and all equipment has been inspected and monitored by the notary office."

This was specially arranged by Chu Tian. In his previous life, the industry was rife with manipulations, with many shows' shady dealings barely hidden.

Some seemed to be calling the shots, satisfying their immediate interests, little knowing they were greatly damaging the lifespan of the shows.

God knows how many shows lost their reputation due to such reasons. Excellent programs that could have continued indefinitely, yet each season was worse than the last.

Gradually, they faded into obscurity, never returning to their past glories.

Though eliminating under-the-table dealings couldn't prevent a show's decline, it could greatly extend its lifespan.

Perhaps just on the basis of fairness alone, it might even make a comeback at some point.

Others might not know, but as someone who had experienced it all, Chu Tian was very clear that a phenomenal hit show was like a money tree.

Once it took off, the annual earnings were at least in the hundreds of millions.

Each additional season meant several hundred million more in revenue. No one would be foolish enough to pass up such an opportunity, so were those people from his previous life fools?

Of course not. They all understood that even the best shows would one day succumb to viewer fatigue; even with fairness and justice, they would eventually decline.

Since the show was bound to be cut eventually, why not manipulate it from the start? After all, relying on the show itself didn't necessarily create buzz, but having a script guaranteed it.

However, it wasn't always like that. They only focused on the benefits; how could they not consider the risk of it all backfiring?

Just one careless misstep leading to a disaster, and it was all over. Once a reputation was utterly ruined, there was no reviving it.

Not to mention, the regulations in this world were much stricter than in his previous life. This wasn't to say there were no manipulations—perhaps they were even more severe.

But once caught by the regulatory body or if the show capsized, it faced indefinite suspension—to put it bluntly, it would be blacklisted, forcing them to start preparing a new show.

Chu Tian wasn't that saintly; he had a certain mental fastidiousness and was himself a victim of these dark machinations.

If it weren't for a sudden surge of popularity during the talent show back then, he might not have had the opportunity to debut, let alone become a top-tier star. This was also why he worked so hard later on.

Therefore, he detested under-the-table dealings. But sometimes, where you stand depends on where you sit; once you become part of capital, entangled by its interests, some things can't be refused just because you want to.

But at least for now, he could maintain his principles, absolutely unwavering. He didn't care that much about money, so naturally, he wouldn't be held hostage by interests.

More importantly, Unlimited Entertainment wasn't some gold-lettered signboard. Perhaps no one knew yet, but the relationship between Youmeng and Unlimited Entertainment couldn't remain a secret for long.

Moreover, coupled with his connections to Xu Qingqiu, he had no shortage of enemies. Once there was a flaw, others would grab hold of it and aim straight for his vulnerabilities.

It might sound vicious to ruthlessly kick a cripple's good leg, but what's even more vicious is to kick their injured leg.

They make you suffer, make your life a living hell until you're forced to sacrifice something vital to survive—like a lizard shedding its tail. After that, you're crippled, and it becomes much easier for them to target what strength you have left.

Standing in the director's booth and looking at the stage, many thoughts raced through Chu Tian's mind in an instant, but he soon snapped back to reality.

It was already time for the drawing of lots. Around the big screen on the stage were the images of six lounges.

In each lounge, the guests held an electronic remote control.

On the screen in the middle was a lottery machine, and each remote control had one chance to draw lots.

Following the host's cues, one number after another was drawn under the watchful eyes of everyone.

"Alright, our lot drawing segment is over. Now I will announce the final results."

Because it was genuinely random, there were no cue cards; the host could only look at the big screen behind him to announce the results.

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