They had no idea how many times they had shouted "Bravo" in just a short while.

James Scott liked Samuel Parker more and more the longer he watched him. Just as Benjamin Reed had said, he also felt that Samuel Parker's stage presence was a bit like his own grandfather's, which made him even more fond of him.

John Cooper said, "If you hadn't brought your manager along, I would really want to invite you to join my troupe! Jesse, I have a presumptuous request—I want to find some people to learn this 'Zidi Shu' from you, so it can be passed down!"

He then followed his master Benjamin Reed and started calling Samuel Parker "Jesse" as well.

Samuel Parker nodded repeatedly. He had long wanted to take on disciples, but it hadn't worked out before. John Cooper was a local big shot, having been in the performing arts scene in this world for many years. If he could help recruit people, wouldn't that be the best thing?

James Scott chimed in, "This matter with Jesse must be reported to the Association of Performing Artists. From now on, we can say that 'Zidi Shu' has a successor!"

Old Master Meng had once served as the chairman of the association, and the current chairman was a veteran drum artist.

John Cooper joked, "If the association decides to set up a 'Zidi Shu' art committee, wouldn't Jesse be the only member?"

At this point, John Cooper and James Scott exchanged glances, both thinking of the same issue.

There were many committees under the association, including a crosstalk committee. It's easy to say for a 'Zidi Shu' successor, but the crosstalk world is very particular about lineage. Samuel Parker's apprenticeship is unclear, so he might not be able to get in...

Although William Thompson didn't understand performing arts, he could understand the cheers. Just as John Cooper mentioned him, he immediately joined the conversation: "Mr. Cooper, although Jesse... ahem, Jesse can't join, everyone can still collaborate in various ways. I see you all recognize Jesse's abilities, right?"

William Thompson's words disrupted John Cooper and James Scott's train of thought. The two of them felt like he was hinting at something.

John Cooper pondered his words, his heart stirred, and asked, "You mean...?"

William Thompson smiled and said, "I just hope all the teachers here can give Jesse some support."

……

……

Ever since the Pineapple Media program ended and Samuel Parker's identity was revealed, Pineapple really did have those newcomers form an idol group, and as rumored, Samuel Parker was not selected.

While his colleagues started group activities, Samuel Parker attended his mother's concert, said some lines that sounded like they were written by a ghostwriter, or performed in private at teahouses. At most, he released new photoshoots, but he didn't participate in any new shows.

This made both fans and onlookers anxious, calling for Samuel Parker to make a move: Please, just show your face already!

No matter what path he takes—singing, acting, or continuing on variety shows—just get to work! If you stay home all day and no one sees your face, isn't that a waste? Do you even want to be a proper idol?

Even if you're just a pretty face, you should be as dedicated as your own mom, Henry Carter, and make more appearances to be a qualified "vase"!

Just then, Pineapple Media's Pineapple TV started releasing the program list for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, and Samuel Parker's name was prominently featured.

But on closer inspection, the program was as follows:

Crosstalk

Performers: Samuel Parker, James Scott

Netizens: [????]

Chapter 8

Topic: Have you all seen the program list for the Pineapple Mid-Autumn Festival Gala?

Content: [programlist.jpg] Samuel Parker is going to perform crosstalk with James Scott???

1st comment: ??????

2nd comment: ?????? As a face-fan, I can't believe it!

3rd comment: Am I crazy, or is Pineapple and Samuel Parker crazy? No, it's Henry Carter who's crazy, right?

4th comment: WTF, I never expected that Samuel Parker's "I'm planning to do crosstalk next" was actually true! Samuel Parker, you're hardcore! [http://www.pan58.com] Cloud drive resource search, the ultimate search tool (novels, movies, TV series)

5th comment: Hardcore +1, I can't believe I'm thinking about Uncle Scott playing the straight man for Samuel Parker. What about Teacher John Cooper...

6th comment: I'm all in. As a face-fan, I've never watched crosstalk before, but for Jesse, I'm definitely going to watch!!

7th comment: Pineapple Media is awesome!! Anyway, I'm definitely waiting to watch the show!

8th comment: Is this for real? Samuel Parker... do you even want to be a proper idol anymore...

9th comment: Honestly, this program is really well planned, and I don't know what method Pineapple Media used to invite Teacher James Scott. They actually got such a veteran artist to support Samuel Parker! Damn, just how much are they backing Samuel Parker!

10th comment: Is this really called "backing"? Giving him a lead role in a drama would be backing. Making him do crosstalk with Teacher Scott is just using up his popularity and buzz! Do you think crosstalk is that easy? Just get some writers to make a script, memorize the lines, and recite them? His name is listed first, so he's the comic, and if it's not funny at all, or if it all depends on Teacher Scott, just watch how hard he'll get roasted! Judging by Samuel Parker's performance on variety shows, if it's not awkward, that would be a miracle!

11th comment: That's true. If you don't have real skills, crosstalk will just be super, super awkward... Although this combo, combined with Samuel Parker's previous memes, is very topical and funny, but once it's out, he's definitely going to get roasted = =