Lin Xing never expected that, after leaving the group for ten years, it would be the downfall of a former bandmate that suddenly thrust him back into the spotlight.
Yuanxing, July 5th, 2023.
While jogging, Lin Xing answered the phone.
“Director Feng, you’re too polite. Honestly, I had no idea you’d left Tansheng TV. I’ve been volunteering at Dapeng Mountain these past few months and was completely offline. I just got back…”
Still jogging, Lin Xing continued, “The recording is the day after tomorrow, right? Don’t worry, I’ll be there.”
After hanging up, Lin Xing quickly searched for Feng Gang on “Lingdu.”
“Breaking News: Feng Gang Leaves Tansheng TV to Join Banana Video!”
“Feng Gang’s Feud with Tansheng TV Erupts Online—Sources Say He Resigned in Protest Over Variety Shows Being Controlled Entirely by Online Traffic!”
“Hot-tempered Xiao Gangpao Unchanged After Twenty Years, But This Time Tansheng TV Has Had Enough!”
“Insiders Claim Feng Gang Didn’t Resign—He Was Forced Out!”
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All these headlines were from three months ago. During that time, Lin Xing had been volunteering at Dapeng Mountain, where the high school principal was his benefactor.
Fifteen years ago, the original Lin Xing had come to Dapeng Mountain to film “Life Swap,” only to be caught in a landslide. The principal saved him.
Because of this, every year before the college and high school entrance exams, Lin Xing would make a trip there.
Knowledge changes fate.
For children from poor families, the college entrance exam may not be the only way out, but it’s certainly the best. Compared to other paths, studying is already the simplest option left in this world.
But in recent years, wit