In the waiting area.
Dafei quickly said, "Teacher, it's your turn."
The Clown nodded. "OK."
Xiao Lu asked Wild Rose, "Are you ready?"
"Yes," Wild Rose said calmly.
As usual, Xiao Lu instructed, "Teachers, please don't be nervous. Cameras 2 and 3 are in front. You must face the camera, but don't look at it. Eh, where are the in-ear monitors?" She and the program team staff were really treating Wild Rose as a newcomer.
The Clown said, "I don't need them."
Wild Rose said, "I don't need them either."
Xiao Lu said, "Uh, alright then."
Most singers who came out of a recording studio were used to wearing in-ear monitors. Many of the singers who sang live were also used to them. They were very useful because they allowed you to hear your own voice and the sound of the music. It felt good and could also prevent any mistakes in the rhythm. After all, the venue was very big and there was a delay in the transmission of sound. Sometimes, if one's senses were not sharp enough, it would be very easy for the voice to not match the rhythm of the music. Only the especially professional and live singers would not need in-ear monitors.
Wild Rose was clearly the latter.
But Zhang Ye was a special case — because this fellow did not know how to use in-ear monitors at all. So it was the same in the past and present. He had never worn them before.
It was almost time to go on stage.
The Clown's votes were still at the bottom of the list, with just over 200,000 votes. As everyone else had already sung, he was the only one who had not performed yet, so he was naturally in last place.
Dong Shanshan's voice rang out.
"Next, let's welcome the last group of singers."
"The Clown!"
"Wild Rose!"
Cheers rang out!
A lot of people were waiting for this last group to perform!
"The Clown is here!"
"It's finally his turn!"
"Sunset Glow and Petal Shower have also taken off their masks, so he's the only one left!"
"Yeah, only The Clown is left who we don't know!"
"Hurry up and take off your mask!"
"I'd like to see who her partner is too!"
"Is he really a newcomer?"
"Even if he's not a newcomer, he shouldn't be that famous, right?"
His mother sat up straight. "It's The Clown's turn!"
His three sisters' eyes lit up. "He's the only one we've been waiting for."
Ha Qiqi said, "I like The Clown."
Zhang Zuo said, "Haha, I quite like him too."
In front of the television, there were also countless viewers staring at the screen!
After Fan Wenli, Li Xiaoxian, and the others finished singing, they sat in the audience with their heads raised, waiting for The Clown's performance. They were also looking forward to his unveiling, because up until now, no one could guess who The Clown was! Since the others had already revealed their votes, they guessed that The Clown would also reveal his votes for the sake of the votes in the first round. Otherwise, if he did not do his best in the first round and the difference in the votes was too great, it would be difficult to catch up later on!
Smoke rose.
Nothing could be seen on the stage.
At the same time, music began to play. It was sorrowful and ethereal.
When the smoke dissipated, The Clown appeared in the middle of the stage alone.
Listening to the melody, Zhang Ye closed his eyes and thought back to the past between him and Old Zhang. He felt rather conflicted. The first time he met Old Zhang was two years ago. He remembered it very clearly. On TV, Sister Zhang was cheerful and enthusiastic. She treated everyone kindly and did not put on any airs at all, so Zhang Ye believed it to be true. But that night, someone rang his doorbell. When he opened the door, he saw Zhang Yuanqi standing at his doorstep. She spoke coldly and even liked to throw a drunken tantrum. Just thinking about it was hilarious. His image of Old Zhang as a goddess collapsed from that day onwards. Ever since then, the two of them became good friends. When she had nothing to do, Old Zhang would come over to drink with him. She would also tell him many things that she could not say to others.
Sometimes, Zhang Ye would ask himself if he liked Old Zhang.
He did not know either.
He probably liked her, right?
If Old Wu did not agree to be his girlfriend, or if Old Wu did not appear in his life, he did not know if he would have pursued Old Zhang. Fate was something that was hard to predict at times. So when he found out that Zhang Yuanqi was going to sing a duet with him on the same stage, this was the first song that came to Zhang Ye's mind. He wanted to sing this song. Although Zhang Yuanqi did not know that he was The Clown, he really wanted to sing it!
He opened his eyes and raised the microphone.
"The past, the present, the past, never to return.
"Reddish, fallen leaves, long buried, in the dust."
Wild Rose was the first to be taken aback. The Clown was not in this state during their audition!
Zhang Xia was also stunned. Why did she feel that The Clown was singing even better than before!
A Cantonese song?
He chose a Cantonese song?
Two lines of the song immediately pulled the atmosphere of the venue into the music!
The audience felt an inexplicable sadness in their hearts. It was as if they were witnessing a scene of life and death!
"The beginning and the end are always the same, never changing.
"Drifting on the horizon, beyond the white clouds.
His voice suddenly went higher.
"The sea of bitterness overturns love and hate.
"In this world, it's hard to escape fate."
Zhang Ye reached out his hand into the distance, but did not grab anything.
"On a blind date, I can't get close.
"Perhaps I should believe that this is fate."
There was no applause!
There were no cheers!
The audience held their breaths carefully, afraid that they would disturb him and the song!
Zhang Xia sighed and said, "This is what singing is!"
Wang Zhuishu could tell that there was a hidden meaning in Zhang Xia's words, so he couldn't help but look at her.
Yes, this was what singing was. King of Oddity and Flowing Time's performances could only be called performances, but The Clown was really singing!
It was too shocking!
This was a true singer who did not mix in anything else!
Suddenly, a woman's voice rang out in the distance.
"Ah, ah."
The audience turned around in shock!
Wild Rose had actually appeared at the back of the audience. She was sitting on a high seat and was singing while looking at the stage. She was walking over step by step.
Her voice was too beautiful!
Just her voice alone gave countless people goosebumps!
Some of the audience members might have only thought it was nice to hear but did not think much of it. But there were too many professionals here, so many of them were dumbfounded!
Zhang Xia jumped in fright. "Who is that?"
Fan Wenli was also sweating from the shock. "Th-This is …"
Chen Guang, Xiaodong, Li Xiaoxian, Amy, and the others were also shocked. That voice, that singing, that aura, and the change in the intensity of the emotions, all appeared in one voice!
It was simply too amazing!
Just who did The Clown invite?
His colleagues in the music industry who were watching TV were also dumbfounded!
One The Clown was already amazing enough!
And now there was another one, Wild Rose?
These two were fucking freakish singers!
With the two of them singing together, how were the others supposed to enjoy the show anymore?
The Clown looked in the direction of Wild Rose. "Lover, after parting, never to return."
Wild Rose sang softly, "The love that dissipated."
The Clown closed his eyes. "Without a word, I sit alone, looking beyond the world."
Wild Rose walked closer and closer. "May we meet again in the future."
The Clown: "Though a flower will wither."
Wild Rose said sadly, "I only wish."
The Clown: "But will bloom again."
Wild Rose looked at him. "For you."
The Clown: "The love of a lifetime, faintly."
Wild Rose: "Waiting."
The Clown: "Beyond the clouds."
Wild Rose: "Looking forward to it."
At this moment, Wild Rose walked onto the stage!
The two of them were facing each other, less than five meters apart!
They suddenly sang together.
"In the sea of bitterness, love and hate rise!
"In this world, it's hard to escape fate!"
The two of them slowly walked closer and reached out their hands, wanting to shake hands. But just as they were about to touch each other's fingertips, Wild Rose's hand froze and retracted it tremblingly.
The Clown chased after her for a while, then clenched his fist and retracted his hand as well.
They were so close!
But they couldn't go on a blind date!
These few centimeters seemed to be the furthest distance in the world!
At this moment, they both closed their eyes.
"On a blind date, I can't get close.
"Perhaps I should believe that this is fate.
"In the sea of bitterness, love and hate rise.
"In this world, it's hard to escape fate.
"On a blind date, I can't get close.
"Perhaps I should believe that this is fate."
A lot of people were mesmerized by the song!
This was the charm of music. This song seemed to make many people experience a life-and-death relationship within three minutes, making them unable to extricate themselves!
Yao Jiancai said anxiously, "Who is this!"
Next to him, Zhang Xia said in surprise, "This voice sounds familiar!"
Fan Wenli looked over. "I also find it familiar!"
Xiaodong said in surprise, "Could it be … could it be that she's here?"
Chen Guang could guess who the 'she' Xiaodong was referring to was. "That's impossible. Who would have the prestige to invite her here? With her status, how could she possibly come to the competition? "
Fan Wenli said, "It's too short, so I can't tell!"
Amy shouted, "Why isn't she taking off her mask? I'm dying of anxiety!"
The audience suddenly shouted.
"Ah!"
"She's about to take off her mask!"
"She's about to take it off!"
"Who is it?"
"Who is this woman?"
Countless people were staring with wide eyes.
Because at the last moment of the song, Wild Rose had already raised her hand and pinched the mask. It looked like she was about to take off the mysterious veil!
However, her hand stopped.
Because The Clown had walked up and was shaking his head slightly.
Wild Rose did not say anything and put her hand down.
The audience was feeling extremely regretful.
"Aiyo!"
"Take it off!"
"Why isn't she taking it off?"
"What's going on?"
"The mask was almost taken off!"
"Why isn't she taking it off? Everyone else has already taken it off! "
"What is The Clown thinking?"
"Does he really intend to keep wearing the mask for the entire competition?"
"Damn, isn't he taking it a little too far?"
"He's still not taking it off? I'm just afraid that he'll be eliminated in the first round. If that happens, he won't even have a chance to take it off! Now's the best time to take it off and canvass for votes! "
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