On TV.
The live broadcast was ongoing.
The host was called Cui Na. Ever since Dong Shanshan stepped down as Beijing TV's host, Cui Na had taken over the hosting duties of I Am a Singer. She was a popular host of the new generation.
The host said, "Hello, everyone. This is Beijing Television. Welcome to the finale of I Am a Singer. Today, we have invited the representatives of the first five seasons of I Am a Singer for an unprecedented showdown of the ultimate king of the Masked King in the Chinese music industry. The five of them are all very popular and strong singers of the music industry back then. Today, they will be competing on the same stage to vie for the crown of the Masked King of all five seasons. I believe that the audience watching at home and in the studio can't wait any longer. Alright, there's only 10 minutes left until the competition starts. Everyone, follow me backstage to see how the lots are drawn. Who will be the first singer to take the stage today? Let's wait and see. "
Backstage.
There were a total of five rooms.
In room 1 was Zhang Ye.
In room 2 was Guan Xue.
In room 3 was Hai Yifei.
In room 4 was Qi Liang.
In room 5 was Qu Dong.
The order of the rooms was based on the order of the singers from the first to fifth seasons.
The female host had already walked to the door of Room 1. She smiled at the camera with some excitement and said, "We're about to knock on the door of Room 1. I'm really a little nervous. The teacher inside is a legend of the entertainment industry and also my senior. After so many years, he has returned to the stage of I Am a Singer. This is a phenomenal stage that he single-handedly created. I believe that his mood will definitely be a little different."
Knock knock.
A voice came from inside. "Who is it?"
The female host carefully pushed the door open and went in. "Senior, the competition is starting soon. How are your preparations going?"
The male voice inside said, "I guess so."
The female host pushed the door twice. "Eh, the door is locked?"
The male voice laughed and said, "Let's meet everyone onstage."
The female host whispered to the camera, "I believe a lot of people would like to know what Teacher Zhang looks like now. Has he put on weight? Or has he lost weight? I haven't seen Teacher Zhang since he came back. Thinking back, the last time I saw Teacher Zhang was when I was in my fourth year of university four or five years ago. I attended a lecture at Media College. So to me, Teacher Zhang is both a senior and a senior, as well as a teacher. Since Teacher Zhang wants to keep his first meeting since he came back onstage, we will respect his wishes. Come, let's go to the second room. "
Dong dong.
The door to Room 2 opened.
"Sister Guan, I'm here!"
"Nana."
"Today is the first round. Are you confident?"
"I don't have confidence."
"Ah?"
"Hehe, youngsters nowadays are too powerful. I can only do my best to not be eliminated in the first round."
Room 3.
"Teacher Little Hai, are you nervous?"
"That's true."
"What song have you prepared? Can you tell me? "
"Haha, this has to be kept a secret."
Room 4.
"Teacher Liangliang, long time no see."
"Sister Nana has become prettier."
"Haha, thank you. We're going to draw lots soon. Which number do you want to fight in?"
"I'm not asking for much. Third or fourth is good enough."
Room 5.
"Teacher Qu, you're one of the hot favorites to win this time. A lot of people are optimistic about you, and we all know that you were crowned the Masked King on the fifth season of I Am a Singer just half a month ago. Are you planning to go all out this time and take the title of the Masked King for all five seasons as well?"
"Of course I want to take it, but everyone here is very strong, so it's hard to say."
"I'm looking forward to your performance. Good luck."
"Thank you."
The interview ended.
The highly anticipated lot-drawing session began.
…
On Weibo.
"It's starting, it's starting!"
"Let's see who'll be the first to go onstage."
"Who's going to draw first?"
"Qi Liang is going first. Wow, he's third. That's not bad."
"Hai Yifei is going first?"
"Haihai isn't afraid of that. His songs are more imposing, so it'll be advantageous for him to go first."
"Guanxue is going second."
"Qu Dong has drawn fourth!"
"Why isn't Zhang Ye showing his face?"
"There's no need to show his face. Everyone else has already drawn their lots. He'll be the last to go onstage."
"I haven't seen Guanxue in two years. I think she's gotten fatter."
"Yeah, I wonder what Zhang Ye has become."
"It doesn't matter what he becomes. He wasn't handsome in the past anyway."
"My Qu Qu and Qiqi are still the most handsome. Haihai isn't bad either."
"I've already decided to vote for Qu Qu."
"Damn, she hasn't even sung yet."
"What's there to sing? Handsome is righteous. Let the singers of the old era be swallowed up by the torrent of history."
…
At Zhang Yuanqi's house.
Ning Lan said, "Zhang 'er's luck is pretty good."
Zhang Yuanqi said calmly, "That's useless."
Ning Lan said, "Yeah, we still have to see what he sings."
…
At Yao Jiancai's house.
Yao Jiancai said, "It's starting soon."
Yao Mi said, "I've already gotten my classmates to vote for Uncle Zhang."
Yao Jiancai said, "How many did you get?"
Yao Mi said, "This is depressing. Only two people responded to me. The others all said that they wanted to vote for Qi Liang and Qu Dong. To think that they're Peking University graduates. How could they have forgotten how much everyone liked Uncle Zhang back then?"
Yao Jiancai said, "People always change."
…
At Zhang Xia's house.
Her daughter asked, "Teacher Zhang will be in danger in the first round, right?"
Zhang Xia said, "Yeah, everyone says that he might get eliminated in the first round."
Her daughter said, "Then what should we do?"
Zhang Xia said, "We'll have to depend on him then."
Her daughter said, "Do you believe in Teacher Zhang?"
"Actually, I don't know either. I haven't heard him sing in many years."
…
The drawing of lots ended.
There was a five-minute countdown to the competition.
The host had already arrived onstage and was communicating with the audience. Backstage, all of the staff and singers were also getting ready.
On Weibo.
In the forums.
In WeChat Moments.
Today. At this moment, everyone was crazily spamming their messages.
The popularity of I Am a Singer's showdown of the grand champions kept rising. People kept turning on their televisions to watch the live broadcast, and people kept opening Weibo to cheer for their favorite singers. The show's popularity had broken through the roof, and it could be imagined that the viewership ratings would definitely reach new heights. The entertainment industry had already undergone a change of dynasties. Many of the old variety shows from four, five, or even six years ago had already disappeared, such as King of Masked Singers, Talk Show, and Do You Remember. But only I Am a Singer had managed to survive after so many years of change. Furthermore, it was getting more and more popular.
…
At the venue.
The countdown was getting closer and closer.
The audience was already cheering.
"Haihai!"
"Haihai, you can do it!"
"Haihai is the best!"
"Supporting Haihai!"
Hai Yifei's fans were already waving their glow sticks and LED boards.
The next moment, when the stage lights dimmed and all the light was focused on the moon gate, the venue exploded. Countless people stood up and shouted.
"He's here!"
"Haihai is coming out!"
"Ahhh, he's so cool!"
"Haihai, I love you!"
"Come on!"
The competition began!
Hai Yifei was the first to take the stage!
He bowed.
He expressed his thanks.
Amidst the applause from the audience, the music played.
A song from Hai Yifei's album from last year played onstage.
"Don't Say You Love Me.
"I always want to run away.
"I don't know how to face you.
"I always want to leave.
"I remember the melody of the past.
"Don't say you love me!
"I can only stay silent!
"Don't say you love me!
"Alright then, it's my fault!"
Today, Hai Yifei uncharacteristically sang a love song.
It was very tender.
It was very moving.
Quite a few people in the venue looked enchanted.
When the song ended, the applause and screams nearly blew the ceiling off!
Some of the girls had tears on their faces and their throats were hoarse from all the shouting!
…
Online.
"Let's vote!"
"I've voted!"
"It's so good!"
"Haihai is so great!"
…
Backstage.
There were no cameras in Zhang Ye's room.
He was watching the live performance on TV by himself.
So these were the male idols of this world?
And they weren't even the most popular ones at that?
Even the Heavenly Kings and Queens from his previous world wouldn't be this loud either, right? This was Zhang Ye's first time witnessing the popularity and appeal of this world's male idols. It was no wonder his old friends did not think much of him. It was no wonder his parents did not want him to take part in the competition. It was no wonder the people and netizens felt that he would be eliminated in the first round. This was an era where the popularity of male idols exploded. Everyone had witnessed such things happen countless times over the years, so they were used to it.
So some people were wondering what Zhang Ye was doing here.
So some people felt that Zhang Ye was asking to be humiliated.
He was so popular and had such passionate fans. Yes, perhaps these fans of his were his fans from back then. But people would always change and move on. It wasn't easy to get back what had been lost.
Zhang Ye, what would you do?
Would you be able to stay on a stage like this?
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