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Chapter 629 Give Me Zhou Yi a Face

As for the sudden appearance of this Asian woman, Elva Hsiao, more than 97% of the audience actually didn’t know who she was. Only the remaining 3% who often pay attention to the new forces in the North American music circle felt familiar with her.

This familiar person seems to be the Asian sister of the British super popular band Blue, a female singer who once won a certain sales award at the World Music Awards. Since the end of last year, she has frequently appeared in concerts and music festivals of many singers under EMI Records, and has also been on many shows with them.

He can be considered as the Asian singer that EMI Records is promoting in the American music scene this year.

But even so, for Zhou Yi's sake, the audience still gave her the applause she deserved after she suddenly appeared as a guest and replaced the original band director.

Knowing that she is still an invisible person in the American music scene, Xiao Yaxuan does not care that she does not receive much cheers. Being able to appear on the highest-rated talk show in the United States is already a backdoor for her through Zhou Yi.

Whether she can seize this opportunity to become an overnight sensation, or at least establish her own musical reputation, depends on her own luck. Whether she has this destiny will become clear after she sings the new song.

After nodding to Zhou Yi, Xiao Yaxuan plucked the guitar strings in her hand and led the band to play the background music for Scarlett Johansson's entrance as an assistant as Zhou Yi requested. Only then did everyone's attention fall on the relaxed Zhou Yi again.

In this episode, Scarlett Johansson, who served as Zhou Yi's assistant, stood next to Conan, who was tied to a wheelchair, like a poster girl, with a dignified look.

"Ok, if there are viewers who turn on the TV at this time and see me, please don't be surprised. Let me introduce myself again. I am Spike Chow, the host of this episode of The Spike Show. Yes, I have replaced Conan because it was so bad."

After Zhou Yi finished saying this, Conan in the wheelchair struggled a few more times, biting his tie and making whining sounds, instantly attracting everyone's attention, but no one knew what he said -

Zhou Yi paused, and turned his head to look at her. Scarlett Johansson, who was acting as an assistant, immediately straightened her face: "He said he fully agrees with what you said, sir."

"Woooooo! Woohoo! Woohoo!!" Conan O'Brien's eyes widened when he saw Scarlett Johansson confusing right and wrong like that.

Zhou Yi was puzzled and turned his gaze to Scarlett, whose expression remained unchanged and she still maintained a professional and charming smile: "He said that this was the first time he had seen such a talented person hosting a talk show. It made him feel like he had lived in vain for the past few decades."

"Woo!"

"He said he wanted to get on his knees for you."

"Great translation Scarlett."

Zhou Yi couldn't help but nodded and gave the woman a thumbs up: "Please ask him if there are any guests he wanted to invite before but never did."

"Okay, sir."

Scarlett bowed slightly like a medieval butler, then lowered her eyes to look at Conan O'Brien, who looked up at her, and pouted: "Huh?"

"Woo!"

"I found out it's Mariah Carey, sir," Scarlett Johansson said seriously.

Mariah Carey, after racking her brains to escape the control of her ex-husband, Sony, has been on a downward spiral since 2003, with many of her channels blocked. If she hadn't teamed up with Zhou Yi in 02 to keep her a hot topic, her decline would have been even faster.

Of course, this is the situation in the industry.

From the outside, although Mariah Carey's exposure has been greatly reduced, her status as a top queen is still there.

Zhou Yi’s fans also come from the music industry.

Therefore, when this name came out of Scarlett Johansson's mouth, the scene suddenly erupted in waves of surprise screams -

Amid the screams, Zhou Yi took out the latest Nokia mobile phone that he endorsed from his arms and made a call.

"Hello? Spike?"

The butterfly-like voice of Mariah Carey suddenly came from the speakers at the scene.

"Hey Maria, do you have time now?" Zhou Yi asked with a smile, holding the phone to his ear.

"Well, theoretically there shouldn't be. But since it's your call, I think I should have it." Mariah Carey, who has not appeared in public for several months, sounded a little lazy.

"Look, I've hijacked the Conan Show and I'm in need of an opening guest. Would you like to come?"

"Sure, give me a minute."

As soon as Mariah Carey finished speaking, the guest channel of "The Conan Show" was opened immediately. Mariah Carey, wearing a sequined tasseled tube top miniskirt and high heels, slowly walked out amid the eagerly anticipated cheers of the audience.

After walking to the center of the stage and hugging and kissing Zhou Yi, the queen, who is currently in her butterfly-like period of revival, gave her first public appearance in 2004 to Zhou Yi.

"Welcome, welcome. I heard you've never been on Conan before, right Maria?"

Zhou Yi sat down in the host's seat: "Why? Is it because he couldn't invite you?"

"Of course, you know, a woman like me won't be on every show."

Mariah Carey, who has obviously developed a talent for comedy, turned her head and glanced at Conan O'Brien, who was shocked beyond words. "Especially when it comes to crappy shows hosted by a host like him, I don't want to work with such a person at all."

Conan O'Brien was so surprised to see Mariah Carey appear on the show in person that he opened his mouth wide and even forgot to continue biting his tie. It was Scarlett Johansson, his assistant, who noticed this and stuffed the tie back into his hand for him to bite in front of everyone.

Zhou Yi added with a wicked smile: "This is the difference between you and me, Conan."

Many fans of both Mariah Carey and Zhou Yi at the scene were so excited that they almost shouted their throats out.

Ever since he teamed up with Mariah Carey and made a name for himself in Europe and the United States, and gave Eminem the nickname "Tom Cat" by stepping on his head, it has become very rare for Zhou Yi and Mariah Carey to appear together in front of the media.

After the rumors of Mariah Carey being suppressed broke out last year, many fans thought Zhou Yi no longer wanted to talk to Mariah. Who would have thought that Zhou Yi was so loyal and righteous that he directly invited Mariah Carey to the scene of the most popular "Conan Show" at present.

As the two chatted with each other, the friendly and harmonious scene made the fans of both teams in the audience cry.

Zhou Yi is a man who can handle it!

"Let me ask you a question Maria, who would you most like to collaborate with musically?"

"Of course it's you, is there any doubt about that?"

As the conversation between the two deepened, issues involving cooperation instantly perked up the fans at the scene.

Cooperation?

You know, with Zhou Yi reaching the top of the European and American music scene, there are so many musicians who want to work with him that they can fill the entire Pacific Ocean.

"Well... I mean except me. You know, I'm so popular, choosing me is a panacea answer that won't offend anyone." Zhou Yi did not forget to brag about himself.

"Besides you, I think it would be Shakira. I really like her Latin style, that kind of rhythm, you know."

As she spoke, Mariah Carey, who was sitting on the sofa, hummed a few lines of a song and twisted her waist a few times, showing off her surprisingly superior rhythm.

"Shakira? You mean Shakira Isabelle Mebarak Ripoll?"

“Yeah, she’s literally one of the best Latin female singers I’ve ever seen.”

The confused audience thought that the two music industry professionals were just flattering each other and clapped symbolically.

After all, Shakira is considered a popular diva, and her album sales are among the top three among female singers since the new century, far surpassing world divas such as Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Yi suddenly raised his hand and pressed it down into the air, signaling them not to applaud yet: "Wait, wait, I think I thought of something. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Shakira with applause!"

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When Shakira's English masterpiece sounded at the scene, the door of the guest channel unexpectedly opened again, and Shakira, wearing a short Latin skirt, immediately appeared in the audience's field of vision with enchanting steps!

What the hell!

David Koman's eyes almost popped out.

Beside him, Anne, who had never expected to see Shakira in addition to the heavyweight Mariah Carey tonight, was so excited that she was going crazy, holding his neck and screaming!

"Shakira!"

“Shakira!!”

After another cheek kiss, Shakira, who was also appearing on "The Conan Show" for the first time, smiled and waved to the extremely excited audience.

Fans who once supported the couple because of the rumors about them were suddenly rekindled!
"Welcome to the Spike Show, Shakira, it's an honor to have you here."

"Don't say that, Spike. I don't think any woman can refuse the opportunity to work with you on a show." Shakira, who also sat on the sofa, smiled.

"Same question again, has Conan ever invited you?" Zhou Yi pointed at the man in the wheelchair behind him whose eyes were almost dull.

"Well, of course."

Shakira shrugged. "But, you know, Conan's personal charm is nowhere near yours, Spike. Like the saying on the Internet says, no woman can resist the opportunity to be with you."

"Really?"

Zhou Yi touched his face, then looked back at Conan: "Can you describe my charm in detail, Shakira, so that this gentleman will give up."

"Well... how should I put it, you're like a hot dog."

"hot dog?"

"Yes."

Shakira nodded, her smile growing: "People say you are a playboy, and you keep changing your girlfriends. Therefore, your charm to me is like seeing a hot dog stand on the streets of New York——

"I kept telling myself in my heart that hot dogs are unhealthy food. As a singer and dancer, I must maintain my figure and absolutely cannot eat them. However, in the end, I was still deeply attracted by the taste and could not control myself from buying one and swallowing it whole in one go to satisfy my craving.

"After eating and enjoying it, I started to regret it. All I could think about was why I put this thing in my body. Then the next time I saw it, I wanted it again..."

Before Shakira finished speaking, the audience instantly understood what she meant and burst into laughter, one wave higher than the other.

Some even let themselves go and whistled!

"Wuhu!!!" Zhou Yi wiped his face shyly with a smile on his face: "OK, next question, Shakira, besides me, which singer do you want to work with?"

"Except you, let me think, maybe it's Avril."

After thinking for a few seconds, Shakira said a name.

With the precedent, the moment this name came out, the audience was shocked.

Sure enough, the next second, Zhou Yi immediately raised his hand and announced a piece of news that made them completely crazy: "Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome Avril Lavigne!"

The guest channel was opened again, and a female figure who had not had many scandals with Zhou Yi, but was matched up by many people because of the time of debut and "love and hatred", appeared behind the door with light makeup on.

Avril Lavigne.

The Canadian punk witch who once had a love-hate relationship with the newcomer Zhou Yi on major charts, and was suppressed everywhere as a result, is now the most popular punk female singer in Europe and the United States, without a doubt.

Her appearance also received the loudest cheers among the three female guests!
"Avril!"

"Avril!!"

"Avril!!!"

Unbelievable!

This is incredible!!!

In the wheelchair on the stage, Conan O'Brien's eyes were completely numb;

Amid the excited crowd, David Koeman, whose scalp was tingling, was shaking as he held his future girlfriend's hand.

One is a world queen, one is a Latin American queen, and one is currently the most popular little queen in the English-speaking world in Europe, America, and even in Asia.

It's a miracle that everything is gathered in this small studio!

If it were any other occasion or program, any one of these three people could be picked out as a guest for an entire episode, but now they have become someone that Zhou Yi can summon with a casual move, and everyone is sharing the few shots.

Three divas came together to support one man. The tickets were not just great value. He was willing to pay the program crew for it.

You can't see this scene in other shows.

Didn’t you see that his girlfriend-to-be was so excited that she covered her chest and needed artificial respiration...

"Wait wait wait, why do I feel like it's a bit strange? Why are all the people here girls?"

On the stage, after Avril took her seat, Zhou Yi stroked his chin as he watched the sofa completely filled up: "Will human rights organizations say I'm engaging in gender discrimination?"

"It's possible, sir." Scarlett added with a smile.

"Well, Scarlett, as my assistant, I'll give you a chance."

Zhou Yi snapped his fingers when he heard the voice, and turned to look at Scarlett Johansson: "Is there anyone you want to meet? Besides me."

"Well... I really like watching Pirates of the Caribbean, especially the theme song written by you, boss. I think it's very nice. So, besides you, the person I want to meet the most is probably Johnny Depp."

As soon as Scarlett Johansson finished speaking, a burst of female screams broke out at the scene——

The Captain’s popularity is unquestionable.

Conan, whose brain cells were completely dead, was frightened by this terrifying lineup and twitched from side to side. Judging from the shape of his mouth as he murmured without making any sound, one could vaguely hear words like "my funds".

"Ok, ladies and gentlemen..."

Amid the eager gazes of the hundreds of people present, Zhou Yi spoke slowly, and then made a sudden turn: "Forget it, let's go buy some quick-acting heart pills for Mr. Conan first, Scarlett."

Scarlett, the assistant, realized that Conan O'Brien was about to pass away, and hurriedly ran to the guest channel.

Fans who thought they would be able to see Johnny Depp in person were a little disappointed, but it was understandable.

After all, the program team’s funding is not really unlimited.

We already have three divas, what else do we need a bicycle for?

While everyone was watching Zhou Yi and the three of them joking around on stage, Scarlett, who had gone out to buy quick-acting heart pills, suddenly called back with a video call, interrupting the three people's chat -

"Sir, I can't find a pharmacy."

Scarlett Johansson appeared on the big screen at the scene, holding a medicine box in her hand: "But I found a first aid kit, is this okay?"

"Found a first aid kit? What do you mean? Where did you find it?"

"just in front."

Scarlett Johansson held the microphone in one hand, and the next second, her expression suddenly changed as she looked into the distance: "Sir, I think I saw Captain Jack!"

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"Oh no sir, I saw Captain Jack and Jack Cheng fighting!"

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As soon as these words came out, the audience hadn't reacted to what was happening. As Scarlett Johansson's camera turned, Johnny Depp, who played Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean", and Cheng Long, who influenced American police in the "Rush Hour" series, appeared on the screen.

"Jack Sparrow, you're breaking the law!"

Cheng Long, who claimed to be chasing all the way from Hong Kong to New York, was full of righteousness.

After that, the two Jacks...actually fought each other, and each move was extremely cool.

"Captain Jack Sparrow and Jack Sparrow are fighting each other? Why would I have such a dream?

"No! Stop it, don't fight anymore!"

Scarlett Johansson, who was playing the role of a war correspondent again, stepped forward to dissuade him.

Witnessing the scene he directed himself, Zhou Yi couldn't hold back his laughter. His laughter even reached outside the venue through the microphone, affecting the two "Jacks" who were tied.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jacky! Johnny Depp!"

As the screen went black and the lights dimmed, the band started playing music again. Cheng Long and Johnny Depp, who looked completely normal and even still in suits, walked out of the guest channel led by their assistant Scarlett.

"Three queens with very different styles, Spike..."

After saying hello, Johnny Depp had no seat left on the stage. He had no choice but to sit on the table in front of Zhou Yi. He turned sideways and gave him a thumbs up with a smile: "You are so sexy."

The correct and well-articulated Chinese characters show that the subject has been honed many times.

As for Chenglong, after greeting Xiao Yaxuan at the end, he smiled and moved a chair from the band to the stage: "Long time no see, Spike."

Because it was on an American show, Cheng Long, who spoke English, directly called Zhou Yi by his English name which was more well-known in the Western world.

The already small hall of "Conan Show" actually seemed a bit crowded as the number of guests increased.

The audience went absolutely crazy!
They could no longer imagine how high the funding for this period would be.

Three divas, Johnny Depp who is in the top club of Hollywood actors, and Cheng Long who has entered the 20 million US dollar club, this lineup is simply unimaginable!

Yes, at this time Chenglong still has extremely high popularity in the United States.

Even though Around the World in 80 Days was a box office failure, it performed well in the disc market, and Cheng Long even appeared on the Conan Show to promote the film.

The key point is that they were all called by Zhou Yi, and now they all appear on this show.

Whether it's the appearance of one after another or the fight between the two Jacks on the street, it keeps irritating their nerves.

This is also destined to be a talk show that will be forever engraved in the depths of their minds.

Whether it was the unique way of appearance or the most luxurious guest list in the history of talk shows, or the host Conan O'Brien who spent the entire episode tied up in a wheelchair without saying a word.

Even after Zhou Yi announced that the show was about to end, the audience were still reluctant to leave.

There were also people shouting for an encore.

"Ok, dear audience members here and in front of the TV, this episode of The Spike Show is coming to an end. I am this episode's substitute host, Spike Chou. Now, please enjoy the last change I made for this episode—"

Pushing Conan O'Brien's wheelchair, a group of people stood on the stage to take photos. Zhou Yi smiled and announced the end of this episode: "Yes, I temporarily changed the ending song of this episode. Please invite the new music director Elva who I hired to bring the song - "Because of you"!"

After working in obscurity for the entire show, Xiao Yaxuan finally got the chance to show her face. She took a deep breath, walked onto the stage, and turned on her musician mode amid the flying ribbons.

After the extremely catchy prelude, the chorus that burst out in an instant made the audience who were about to leave freeze in their seats!

What the hell!

Are there any experts? !
"Because of you, I never stray too far from the sidewalk!

"Because of you, I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt!

"Because of you, I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me!

“Because of you~~
“I am afraid~~~”

The strong emotional outburst seemed out of place with the flying ribbons, but when combined, it unexpectedly gave off a sense of entanglement and contrast, half happy and half sad.

It was this sense of contrast that was incompatible with joy that attracted many people to stop after the show and listen to the entire song "Because of you", which has the same name as Zhou Yi's old song.

I also remember this song.

(End of this chapter)