Zhang Jiaqi is right, Peng Yuchen really wants to sign Gu Caiwei.

So she came straight away.

It's a weekend afternoon, and this point is not chosen to accommodate Boss Peng's time, but to accommodate Gu Caiwei's time, she usually has to go to class.

The place was chosen by Zhang Jiaqi, a dessert shop in a popular business district, with a dense flow of people.

She strongly asked to accompany Gu Caiwei to come with her, in the name of protecting her safety, but in fact, it was to satisfy her curiosity.

The reason why it was Zhang Jiaqi's turn to protect the safety was because Gu Caiwei did not call Lin Yi, she promised Lin Yi to make this decision by herself.

Peng Yuchen was not as casual as he was during the holidays today, but a smart professional suit, with seven-centimeter heels tapping.

Her hair is meticulously combed, and she carries the latest big-name handbag, which is very much the style of some strong women in the workplace.

Gu Caiwei doesn't have any special feelings, her mother sometimes goes to some occasions in this style, and the appearance is far from the one in front of her.

Zhang Jiaqi is very satisfied, this is what she envisions in her mind, and what she will look like when she works ten years later.

"Xiao Gu, I said that we will definitely meet again."

Peng Yuchen's first sentence after sitting down was naturally connected to the last time.

She did get a little complacent.

It's been two weeks since the last encounter, and she was thinking about whether to check people through the QQ number, when she received a call from Gu Caiwei.

It went more smoothly than expected, and the fish took the bait.

Gu Caiwei hesitated for a moment, but decided to call her according to her slightly formal position: "Mr. Peng, I'm sorry I haven't considered whether to agree or not, but I still have some questions I want to ask you, in fact, you don't need to make this trip." ”

Peng Yuchen didn't mind, she took the initiative to ask to come over, of course, not because she was too idle for work, but in order to win this very important girl in one fell swoop.

It's good that the boy isn't here today.

She glanced at Zhang Jiaqi, who was sitting next to her like a palace maid: "May I ask who this is?" ”

"My name is Zhang Jiaqi, and I am Cai Wei's best friend." She answered herself.

Peng Yuchen greeted with a smile, as if he was very kind, but he didn't waste time on her, and naturally turned his head: "Is Xiao Gu's name Caiwei?" It's beautiful, just like me. ”

"Only a heaven on earth like Lin'an can raise a girl like you."

Zhang Jiaqi was very surprised, it turned out that he didn't even leave his name last time, and this time he ran from Shencheng again.

Gu Caiwei also felt apologetic and took the initiative to explain: "We were rude last time." In fact, I am not a native of Lin'an, I was born in Yuezhou and grew up in Lin'an. ”

Peng Yuchen's heart is bright, she is willing to reveal some personal information, indicating that the trust between the two has begun to build: "I have also been to Yuezhou, a good place with beautiful mountains and rivers, a famous cultural city, and a beautiful town." No wonder, no wonder. ”

Gu Caiwei didn't go into depth on this topic, her understanding of Yuezhou was actually limited, and they weren't here to chat today: "Mr. Peng, in fact, there are some questions I didn't think of last time. ”

"I'll be happy to answer for you."

"I thought about a lot of trivial questions, but I summarized them, and in the end it was just a question. What is an idol and why should you be an idol? ”

Peng Yuchen smiled, and he could close the net.

"That's a big question, but I think I'm probably the most qualified person in the country to answer it, at least one of them."

"Idol, in terms of form, is a new kind of artist that is different from traditional singers, actors and other types."

"In terms of existing works, they are closer to singers, and last time I also said that the basic skill of idols is singing and dancing."

"But they are very different from singers in the traditional sense, including singers and dancers."

"The difference I am talking about is not that idols also act or appear in variety shows, and traditional singers often cross borders."

"The biggest difference is that traditional artists communicate with consumers in the form of works, which is closer to a kind of craftsman, and the more powerful ones are considered artists."

"And idols are commodities in themselves."

Peng Yuchen paused when she said this, she was waiting for Gu Caiwei's feedback. The latter listened very carefully, and sure enough, he followed her train of thought and asked, "How can people become commodities?" ”

"We're certainly not talking about human trafficking."

"I mean, idols don't see their work as the only window to communicate with their consumers, which are their fans."

"At the extreme, you don't even have to have a work at all."

"You may ask, what do they show to fans without works?"

"Take them themselves."

"I first came into contact with a handshake coupon when I was working at RB, you know what a handshake ticket is, right?"

"At the time, I was very surprised, is this really okay, is it still an artist who can shake hands casually? It's not necessarily too down-to-earth. ”

"That's right, an idol is an artist."

Zhang Jiaqi interjected next to him: "According to what you say, what else do idols practice singing and dancing, there is no need to practice at all." Isn't it a model if you only have a face? ”

Peng Yuchen didn't mind her interruption, but was happy to have an interaction, which shows that the two audience members are accepting and thinking about the information they give.

"It's really easier for a model to transform into an idol than to transform into another artist."

"Idols must be able to sing and dance, which is a continuation of the form of works provided by traditional artists."

"In other words, fans are used to singing and dancing as a form of entertainment, so idols practice singing and dancing, not the other way around."

"It's the same with acting and variety shows, because fans are used to watching dramas and variety shows, so idols need to practice and participate."

"You might understand that better when I say that."

"If one day people regard handstands as the most interesting form of entertainment, then I will ask all the trainees in the company to go to handstands, and the best practice can make their debut."

Zhang Jiaqi has a strong ability to understand: "What you mean is that an idol is a product that is completely customized for fans, and fans can give whatever idols they want to see." ”

"That's right."

Gu Caiwei's face was strange when she heard this: "Sounds ...... There is no ego at all, why do so many people want to be idols? ”

"Mostly for money, or for vanity."

Peng Yuchen looked very relieved and said, "But I know you are not such a shallow child. I just said that idols are a commodity, so what are they selling? ”

Gu Caiwei frowned, Zhang Jiaqi chased the star, she gave a guess:

"Dreams?"

"Very close. In the Japanese-style nurturing idols, fans are encouraged to take their idol's dreams as their own, deepening the bond between the two, and gaining a sense of participation and achievement. ”

"A sense of participation, a sense of accomplishment ......" Zhang Jiaqi knows that the answer should be after these two words.

Peng Yuchen didn't play dumb riddles anymore: "The essence of idols is the essence of this industry." ”

"Why is the entertainment industry called the entertainment industry?"

"They're happy sellers."