The reason why Ed and Daniel were invited as special guests is mainly because both of them have recently had something to promote on the show, but in addition, on the one hand, because they are close in age to Lan Li, and on the other hand, because one represents music and the other represents film, and the common topic of touching on the same can give Graham free rein to it.

But now, Graham unexpectedly hit a wall, he couldn't help but squint his eyes slightly, as if questioning Lan Li's answer, but he didn't play his cards according to common sense, and did not continue to circle on the topic of "whether to invite or not", but cut straight to the point, "So, what if the London Olympic Organizing Committee sends an invitation?"

Last summer, the quadrennial Olympic Games kicked off in London with a bang, and although the Olympics were criticized and questioned by the British people because of financial and economic pressures, no one can deny that the event still caused a sensation.

At the opening ceremony, Ed Sheeran, as a representative of the new generation of singers, stepped onto the performance stage.

It's a pity that on such a grand stage, Ed is still too young and immature, and there are still a lot of mistakes in the live singing.

In fact, during the planning stage, mainstream media including The Times and The Guardian reported that "the names of top superstars such as Blue Rite-Hall, The Beatles, and Spice Girls appeared on the waiting list of guest performers at the opening ceremony." ”

Soon after, the album "Don Quixote" won the Grammy and BRIT Awards, and the reawakening of the folk wave took the British Isles by storm, and the popularity of folk songs on the continent was already higher than that of the North American continent, and it never really disappeared.

All this has made Lan Li's call continue to rise.

However, at that time, Lan Li quietly returned to the West End of London, disappeared from the public eye silently, and began to prepare for the performance of "Les Miserables", and slowly, the relevant news disappeared. When the London organizing committee announced Ed's selection, it still caused a lot of controversy, and many people said that in terms of music, popularity, performance and other aspects, Ed was still inferior to Lan Li.

Later, "Empire" magazine exclusively broke the news of Lan Li's family background, and it was also rumored in the industry that the London Organizing Committee had actually decided to use Lan Li, but the Hall family learned the news in advance, and exerted strong pressure through personal connections, forcing the organizing committee to change course, and gave up the plan to invite Lan Li at the last moment.

Going around and around, the London Olympics have been over for more than half a year, and the original rumors have disappeared. No one has been able to confirm it, and no one has continued to investigate it.

Now, Graham is on his own show, once again talking about this taboo topic of sensitivity/sensitivity, carefully testing Lan Li's bottom line.

"No, I won't. Lan Li smiled dumbly.

Those rumors, Matthew had mentioned to him, but this time, they wronged George and Elizabeth, the London Olympic Organizing Committee never sent him an invitation, and even called Andy Rodgers, even if there was a plan, that means they didn't really carry out the operation, at least Arthur didn't receive any news, so the Hall family's stop would not exist.

Despite this, Graham asked half-secretly, and Lan Li did not pierce the window paper, but just calmly insisted on the original question itself, as if he did not realize the deep meaning behind the question at all.

"I'm an actor, not a singer. Lan Li said categorically, "I believe that Ed is a more suitable choice. Of course, I wouldn't say that his performance at the opening ceremony was perfect, and no one was perfect. ”

The joking words immediately embarrassed Eddard.

As a creator, Ed is undeniably talented, but as a performer, Ed's live performances are often in car accidents.

In the face of Lan Li's ridicule, Ed couldn't help scratching his head, but he didn't refute it, but Daniel, who was sitting next to him, interjected, "To be honest, I can't imagine what it's like to stand on such a stage, there are nearly 100,000 viewers on the scene, and there are hundreds of millions of viewers on TV, just imagining it, my scalp is numb." ”

Lan Li turned his head and gently bowed his head in agreement, "So, singers and actors are still different after all. We're in a theater, and a thousand spectators are already a big stage, okay?"

"That's it. I've performed in a small theater with 300 people before, and I'm scared. Daniel also nodded again and again, and said excitedly.

"Ahem. Graham cleared his throat vigorously and made an exaggerated voice, "Two gentlemen. Do you need to open a separate room?"

"Open a room". It's a pun.

Daniel suddenly threw his head up and laughed, seemingly a little embarrassed and a little shy, but Lan Li turned his head generously, "You still have such a service here?"

On the surface, it seemed to be a simple counterattack, calmly responding to Graham's ridicule, but on closer study, the word "service" became meaningful, and even Graham exaggerated his knees and exclaimed, "Your Excellency Lanli-Hall!"

Lan Li spread her hands and looked at the audience, showing her innocence.

In the midst of a burst of laughter, Graham put his feet down, "According to your meaning, in the short term, our expectations for the new album should be hopeless." ”

"Yes. I have no plans to record a new album yet. "But as far as I know, Ed is already working on a new album, and we can look forward to it." Personally, I've always been very much looking forward to Ed's work, definitely not because of his record deal, and I also have the right to dividends. ”

Everyone clapped and laughed.

Ed himself laughed, "I met up with Marcus not long ago, and he mentioned working with you on the film, and he was completely praised. Marcus mentioned before that you and Justin joked about the possibility of a concert......"

"No, no, no, it's definitely not me, it's just Justin, it's just Justin and Marcus, there's no me. Lan Li waved his hand again and again, looking like he couldn't avoid it.

Ed was stunned, his eyes rolling, "...... So, you mean, if they put on a concert and you don't attend, is that right?"

Then the audience saw Lan Li's slightly stunned expression, which was really rare, and it was also the most honest and simple Ed general, so the scene was even more joyful, and the audience applauded.

But Ed didn't know why, and still had a serious expression on his face, "Isn't it?

Lan Li patted Ed lightly on the shoulder and said with a smile, "It's time to shut up." ”

Ed closed his mouth innocently, and the appearance of the little daughter-in-law made the laughter even crazier.

Graham was reluctant to let Lan Li go easily, "So is Ed right?

"Phew, so after going around in circles, we're back on the movie. I thought that I was here today to promote the first anniversary of the Almeida Theatre's 'Les Misérables', and I hope that the audience will continue to cheer. Lan Li spread out his hands, expressing his helplessness and incomprehension.

"Ah......h

Graham tried to stop it, but it was too late, so he could only sigh helplessly.

In the promotion of works above talk shows, the initiative is often in the hands of the host, and the introduction is completed in a short and neat way, avoiding occupying the time of the program as much as possible, and more through the attendance and interaction of the guests, creating exposure, and then feeding back to the work.

But now, Lan Li has completed the propaganda task without any problems, and has quietly integrated into the conversation, and the propaganda effect has naturally increased exponentially. For the Almeida Theatre, it was a joyous day, but for the "Norton Show", Graham once again felt frustration and lost the initiative.

Looking at Lan Li's calm, calm and breezy eyes, there was no triumph, no condescending, no show of power, but Graham felt a strong sense of frustration, that kind of restraint, which can be praised as "the most difficult interview opponent of all time".

It wasn't until long after the recording of the show that Graham really understood why.

Of course, Lan Li was very good, and in terms of control and reflexes, as well as his sense of humor and acumen, he was definitely among the best of all Graham's interviewees, but Graham was not too weak to be defeated. In the final analysis, the alienation of the hereditary aristocracy and the mystique of everyday life still bound Graham's hands and feet.

After all, they weren't able to visit members of the royal family very often.

Compared with the United States, the British people still feel more profoundly, and the impact is naturally different.

Recall carefully, before the show was recorded, Lan Li released a smoke bomb to give a warning. On the surface, Graham didn't care and retaliated with a vengeance, but in reality, the impact was so pervasive that the entire interview went down. The question now is, is it intentional, or is it unintentional?

If it's the former......

Lan Li didn't seem to notice Graham's frustration, and continued, "But the truth is, the film I worked on with Justin and Marcus is a work about folk songs, and we have discussed the possibility of holding a concert, which is indeed true. It's a very interesting thing. ”

But the sly light flickering in the depths of his eyes seemed to be telling the triumph and joy of "the plan succeeded".

Graham's mind inexplicably remembered a conversation just now: an Aries, a Scorpio. Then, suddenly, there was a shiver.

After realizing this, Graham's fighting spirit was high, as a talk show host, the pleasure/feeling and happiness of the exchange of words are the source of power in life, he is not willing to miss it easily, so he decided to take the initiative and again.

"So, that's what it's written on the calendar, concert, right?"