Chapter 134: Chapter 129 Suan-cai Yu (Pickled Cabbage Fish)_i
Translator: 549690339
On the sa day.
In the city center of Sun City, Qin Continent.
The huge Grand Stadium was brightly lit at the mont, a long red carpet extended from the entrance to the steps above, security personnel filled every corner, and countless reporters arrived at the scene—
Talent show Grand Finale!
It was being broadcast live here!
Inside the Grand Stadium, it was incredibly noisy and frenzied. Halfway through the contest, the audience’s cheers rose higher and higher, almost blowing the roof off the Grand Stadium. The event lived up to its reputation as the top talent show in Qin Continent.
Ladies and gentlen!
The male host’s voice was extrely loud: “After several rounds of brutal and fierce competition tonight, the two contestants who have advanced to the final round of this season’s Bloom have been determined, and they are…”
Tang Yue! Tang Yue!”
Xia Fan! Xia Fan!
The audience responded enthusiastically.
The female host’s voice was sowhat crisp: “Our on-site audience has just announced the nas of the two contestants, and I believe the viewers in front of the television sets are as excited as they are. However, um we may have to take a short rest for a few minutes, allowing these two excellent contestants to prepare for the next song. The performance of these two contestants will ultimately determine who will win this season’s competition!”
Backstage at the competition.
Xia Fan was anxiously waiting when a voice suddenly ca from behind her: “Just keep your mood in check, your opponent is also nervous right now. If you perform consistently, you have a great chance of advancing.”
Xia Fan stood up: “Ms. Zhao!
The speaker was Zhao Jue who had co from Starlight. Xia Fan was surprised to see Zhao Jue herself at the scene. The two had t only once before when Xia Fan signed a pre-contract with Starlight, so their relationship was not too unfamiliar.
You’re doing well.
Zhao Jue began with a smile.
Her personal appearance at the Bloom event wasn’t just because Xia Fan was Lin Yuan’s friend, it was mainly because Xia Fan had surprisingly advanced to the top four and even secured a precious spot in the final, only a step away from becoming the champion!
This excited Zhao Jue.
When she originally agreed to sign a contract with Xia Fan, it was completely out of respect for Lin Yuan. Back then, Zhao Jue had no idea how strong Xia Fan was, she was simply doing Lin Yuan a favor.
But to her surprise, Xia Fan’s performance in the Bloom competition was stunning, repeatedly bringing surprise to Zhao Jue!
It turned out that Zhao Jue didn’t do Lin Yuan a favor, but rather Lin Yuan did her a favor. With such a strong talent as Xia Fan, there were no concerns about signing contracts with companies.
I need to use the washroom.
Xia Fan said with a bit of embarrassnt.
Zhao Jue nodded with a smile, and casually comforted: “You have already proved that you are very good by breaking into the finals. You don’t need to put too much pressure on yourself. I will keep an eye on things here for you.”
Xia Fan nodded.
Zhao Jue watched Xia Fan’s receding figure, pursing her lips.
Although she was comforting Xia Fan, Zhao Jue wanted more than anything else for Xia Fan to win the championship!
Xia Fan had already pre-signed a contract with Starlight, and if she won the championship, it would an that the champions of two consecutive Blooms joined Starlight!
This would be a massive boost to Starlight’s reputation!
Starlight would surely surpass Sand Sea and Dazzling Silver Glow in popularity!
If Xia Fan ended up as the runner-up, the result would, of course, be good, but compared to the significance of the championship, it would be a lot less.
Just then.
Zhao Jue glanced backstage and suddenly noticed a sowhat familiar figure.
Why was she here?
Zhao Jue couldn’t help but frown slightly, could it be…
Ten minutes later.
Xia Fan returned.
She noticed that sothing was off about Zhao Jue’s expression and asked: “Ms. Zhao, is there sothing wrong?”
Actually, there is.
Zhao Jue began, “I just saw Xi i. You may not know who she is, but she’s the chief agent of Dazzling Silver Glow.”
Xia Fan was taken aback.
Zhao Jue narrowed her eyes, “If I’m not wrong, Xi i is probably here for Tang Yue. Quick to act indeed.”
Xia Fan was a bit worried, “Can she manipulate the results of the competition?
Zhao Jue chuckled, “Xi i does not have that ability. Furthermore, I’m here so even if she wanted to cheat, she wouldn’t get a chance. However…”
Concerned, Xia Fan asked, “However what?
Zhao Jue shook her head, “Let’s watch the competition. It’s almost Tang Yue’s turn to go on stage. Let’s hope my suspicions are unwarranted.”
On stage, the host was mindful of the ti while maintaining the interaction rhythm with the audience. When the director’s cue ca through his earpiece, the male host started to laugh, “Thank you all for waiting. Now, let’s welco contestant Tang Yue to bring us her final song of the night!”
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Tang Yue!”
Tang Yue!”
Tang Yue!”
The audience cheered again. And while the elevator stage was on par with the main stage, Tang Yue finally made her appearance. Accompanying her was a rather unfamiliar accompanint: “Peach blossoms were in full bloom that year, your figure still appears, shaking the ocean of blossoms…”
A new song?”
The four program judges, all of whom had a great reputation in the industry, looked at each other, all seeing the surprise in each other’s eyes.
They had never heard this song before.
It was clearly an unreleased new song.
Tang Yue’s final song was a new one!
Was she that confident?
Singing a new song on a talent show stage is not a safe proposition.
Since a new song needs a period for the audience to accept it.
On the other hand, familiar old songs can imdiately evoke familiarity and intimacy from the audience.
So, most of the contestants choose to sing old songs that have already been released—
Unless the contestant’s new song is so good it is refreshing at first listen!
Otherwise, choosing an old song is always the safest option.
However, as they listened, the judges gradually revealed satisfied expressions.
This new song was outstanding!
No wonder, Tang Yue had been prepared!
This new song seed tailor-made for her!
From the lody to the lyrics, it perfectly complents Tang Yue’s voice and temperant!
No wonder she dares to bring out a new song during the finals—
This was her secret weapon!
She must have been hiding this for a long ti!
The staff in charge of rehearsals also had a wry smile upon hearing Tang Yue’s song.
She changed the song?
This wasn’t the song they had prepared beforehand!
The contestants this ti had deep strategies.
Backstage.
Zhao Jue’s face changed: “The very thing I was worried about happened. No wonder Xi i was here. This song must be from one of the ace composers from Dazzling Silver Glow. It is tailor-made for Tang Yue…”
She looked at Xia Fan and said earnestly, “My preparation was inadequate. I should have helped you prepare a song ahead of ti.”
Xia Fan wanted to say that he needed to use the restroom,
But a voice ca from behind: “I did not expect to et you at the ‘Bloom’ backstage. Did you also sign contracts in advance with the candidates?”
Without turning around, Zhao Jue knew who it was.
Xi i from Dazzling Silver Glow.
Her long-ti rival!
She turned to Xi i with a faint smile: “Didn’t you also sign a contract with Tang Yue in advance? Even painstakingly wrote such a song for her.”
Not bad, right?
Xi i shrugged: “Wait until our Tang Yue wins the championship. I will be the first to announce the contract details to the reporters. You can’t always be the one from Starlight to sign with the winner.”
Zhao Jue sneered: “You think you’ve won?”
Xi i glanced at Xia Fan, whose nervousness made him stiff, and chuckled ambiguously: “Or else?”
Yes.
Xi i already knew what the last song Xia Fan chose was. Bloom had rehearsals every day, so it was impossible to hide it.
Just a very safe old song.
Similarly, Tang Yue’s rehearsal song could not be kept secret.
However, this was Xi i’s cleverness. To hide Tang Yue’s last song, she deliberately threw a smoke bomb, let Tang Yue practice a safe old song publicly but arranged Tang Yue to practice a new song in secret.
Zhao Jue didn’t look too good.
On stage, Tang Yue had finished singing.
The atmosphere at the scene was unprecedented, and everyone was shouting “Tang Yue’s” na!
The four judges also took turns comnting on Tang Yue’s song, giving high praises in their words!
Zhao Jue.
Xi i was extrely pleased and seed to be enjoying Zhao Jue’s expression. “Can you bring out that fish now to save the show? Or let’s have a al later. There’s a pickled fish restaurant in Sun City. It tastes amazing!”
Xia Fan suddenly looked up.
She suddenly smiled, but her eyes were icy as she stared at Xi i: “Not necessarily, Auntie.”
Auntie?
Xi i was upset.
Am I that old?
Then, Xi i was surprised. Xia Fan was so nervous just now that she couldn’t speak. How did she suddenly change like a different person?
Yes, like a different person!
This feeling was so strange!
Xia Fan turned to look at the stage and said lightly, “I didn’t want to do this originally because I thought it was a bit unfair. I wanted to win the championship on my own skills, but if you guys started, it wouldn’t be unfair, especially since you’ve ntioned him…”
Xi i was blank, “What?
A few staff mbers ca over and reminded Xi i, “Please don’t disturb the contestant. The contestant needs to prepare to go on stage.”
Hmm.
Xi i glared at Xia Fan, then turned and left, her eight-centiter heels click-clacking on the floor.
Well done!
Zhao Jue gave Xia Fan a thumbs up: “I didn’t expect you to talk to Xi i like that. What’s that saying again? Better to lose in performance than in spirit. From now on, Ms. Zhao’s got your back! If we lose this competition, we lose. We at Starlight, don’t care!”
No, Ms. Zhao, today, I won’t lose in performance or in spirit!
Xia Fan’s eyes suddenly beca unprecedentedly serious. This was the first ti she had been so serious during the competition: “I have to win this competition!”
Zhao Jue was astonished.
As she was pondering on how to comfort Xia Fan, the next mont, sothing happened that left Zhao Jue dumbfounded:
Thud!
Xia Fan abruptly tore off the fancy decorations she was wearing and let these luxurious decorations fall to the ground: “Otherwise… I, Xia Fan… would disappoint my friend.”
Are you crazy!”
Zhao Jue wanted to stop her, but it was too late. With decorations scattered all over the ground and pearls rolling everywhere, Xia Fan was left in her simplest clothes—
How can she compete like this?
Zhao Jue felt a splitting headache and said helplessly, “You think Xi i ca here to show off, but it’s not that. She’s not that childish. How could the chief agent of Dazzling Silver Glow be so short-sighted? She just wanted to ss with your ntality. She’s afraid of losing too. If you really lose your composure because of this, you will be doing her a favor!”
I know.
Xia Fan looked towards the stage, her eyes sparkling like brilliant fireworks and a sky full of stars, “Just this once, I don’t want to lose. Please inform backstage, Ms. Zhao, I want to…”
Change the song!”
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