Chapter 70

"Original composition? What a novel performance style..." Zhou Jielun and Wang Yuzhi were also immediately drawn in. Only Tang Mei, who had heard it many times before, flashed a faint smile on her beautiful face.

Tang Mei had long been convinced of one thing: as long as Qin Xiaer could fully perform this song, she would definitely be the biggest winner of this competition. She wouldn’t even need to compete for the top spot in the Asian Idol.

What were mere idol contestants? Without good songs, they would be forgotten in no time! But with the quality of the five songs given to Qin Xiaer by that young man, combined with her current popularity and talent, a platinum-level album sales would be a piece of cake, and even higher sales wouldn’t be surprising! At that time, she wouldn’t just be an idol, but would aim for the throne of a rising star in the Chinese music scene.

Moreover, with Qin Xiaer’s family background, no one could manipulate her. In terms of wealth, she had the backing of the Zhang family from Nanyang—everyone knew that the "Nanyang Dragon" dominated Southeast Asia. In terms of power, her father was the Secretary of the Municipal Committee.

With such advantages, Tang Mei, as a teacher, naturally felt happy for her student; as a woman and a singer, she couldn’t help but feel a bit envious.

Most of the audience, however, didn’t think as much as the four mentors. They just thought it sounded great—no, it was incredibly great!

The prelude was already fantastic, but when the girl opened her mouth, the sweet and poetic feelings of a young girl, like a fawn, transformed into pleasant notes that spread to every listener in the venue.

The song’s notes rose and fell just right, as if listening to a young girl’s journey from innocent anticipation to a wonderful encounter, then to a hilarious relationship, and finally to a passionate love story.

The skillful accompaniment and the melodious and touching voice intertwined perfectly, like love itself. Just this performance alone was already quite stunning. Whether it was the four mentors, the audience, or the other contestants in the venue—including her rival Dawa—everyone was captivated by the magical music and the wave of youthful emotions.

"Ugh... This is just cheating. Where did she get such a great new song?"

Dawa’s face was full of sorrow. After listening for a while, she felt that she might be eliminated. Although "Lhasa Ballad" was good, how could it compare to this song! Even if she was a bit stronger than Qin Xiaer (as she thought), the new song added too many points!

Other top-tier contestants who had already finished their performances, such as Luo Tianyi, Yuezheng siblings, Wei Linghua, and Jin Chengxiu, were also watching the competition.

Wei Linghua, who was relatively older and more mature among the mostly teenage female contestants, sighed and smiled bitterly, "Sigh, this girl is really amazing. Great song, great performance. I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep my fifth place in popularity."

Jin Chengxiu had a complex expression. As a musician with good taste, he naturally understood how outstanding this song was. However, he had no good impression of Qin Xiaer, who had publicly rejected his invitation.

"Hmph, the performance is decent, but it’s no threat to me. It’s just a stepping stone," Jin Chengxiu thought arrogantly.

Luo Tianyi and the Yuezheng siblings, on the other hand, were purely appreciative. Especially Yuezheng Ling, whose eyes sparkled with excitement, "I didn’t realize this big-chested girl was so capable!"

Sitting next to her, the small-animal-like Luo Tianyi tilted her head slightly and said softly, "I thought she was already quite good during the preliminary rounds."

Li Puyao, watching from the audience, was also secretly impressed: Class President Xiaer indeed had a talent for this, and she had put her whole heart and soul into it during this period, which led to her current performance.

The Earth version of the song, adapted by the "Micro Model" with secondary AI permissions, was not the original version but a further optimized and personalized final version based on Qin Xiaer’s voice and singing style. Although it removed many of the vocal ranges that the alien singer Flisha could perform, it was more suitable for Class President Xiaer.

Flisha’s version was more lively and dynamic, with an electrifying climax that swept through the mind and matter. However, Class President Xiaer’s version added a touch of romance to the playfulness.

And this adapted version was about to enter the true climax—right now!

Grasping the beat, Qin Xiaer took a deep breath—then, unprecedentedly, a clear and vibrant voice erupted! The girl’s emotions and notes intertwined, elevating to a moving and enchanting melody that freely rotated in the sky, as if the stars were blinking in rhythm with her heart.

If the previous performance was deeply impressive, then this moment was utterly stunning!

Even Jin Chengxiu couldn’t remain arrogant. After this broadcast, the girl on stage, immersed in the music, would definitely see a significant increase in popularity, possibly threatening his ranking. Being overshadowed by Luo Tianyi already made him unhappy, and if he dropped to third place, he would probably go crazy.

"This... It’s just a song. I just need to perform better in the next rounds..." Jin Chengxiu swallowed hard.

"Hehehe, it seems I’m not the only one worried about losing my popularity ranking," Wei Linghua was quite open-minded.

Outside the venue, Qin Yuancheng, who was not suitable to attend in person due to his status, sat in front of the TV with his wife, surprised and pleased to see his only daughter dominating the stage.

He had known for a long time that his daughter had a talent for singing, but he never expected her to reach this level at such a young age.

The quality of the song certainly helped a lot, but his daughter’s performance was also commendable. Both were essential.

However, what made Qin Yuancheng frown a bit was that his daughter clearly put a lot of real emotion into her performance.

As for the object of her early love, he had a pretty good idea. The boy, to be fair, was quite outstanding. After secretly investigating, he found that the boy, though a bit impulsive, was still a young man under twenty with real talent and a good character. However, the gap in family background was too large, and there might be some entanglements with the "Entangled Snake."

He had never stopped her because early love among high school girls was inevitable. The more adults interfered, the more counterproductive it might be. But looking at his daughter, it seemed she was already deeply involved.

It was a tough situation. Qin Yuancheng thought for a moment and smiled slightly. He decided not to interfere too much.

In his high position, he knew many secrets that couldn’t be directly announced to the public. When those chilling "messages" could no longer be hidden, the world might not be able to maintain its current false order and could descend into chaos.

So, before that, he at least wanted his precious daughter to be happier.

When Qin Xiaer finished the last note and bowed, the venue erupted into a frenzy of praise, something never seen before in any previous competition! Most of the audience stood up, whistling and clapping loudly, shouting "Encore, Encore"!

Dawa, who walked onto the stage to stand beside Qin Xiaer according to the rules, felt utterly dejected—this was a competition, not a personal concert, and they were shouting "Encore"! She really didn’t want to stand there as a stepping stone. Had the benevolent Devi abandoned her?

After a long wait, the audience gradually quieted down. Wang Yuzhi was the first to shake his head and sigh, "No wonder you didn’t come to the rehearsal. You had the strongest secret weapon." He raised his right hand and gave a thumbs up, "Amazing! I have to say it again, amazing!"

He didn’t forget the poor Dawa and encouraged her like a big brother, "Dawa, you were also excellent. I really liked it."

"Thank you." Dawa and Qin Xiaer bowed politely, but their moods were very different.

The most experienced Liu Buhan said with a satisfied smile, "Both of you girls were outstanding. Dawa, as expected, is a heavenly voice from the snow domain. Your ethereal and distant singing beautifully interpreted 'Lhasa Ballad,' very moving. As for Qin Xiaer, her performance completely captivated the entire audience and me, her mentor."

He paused for a moment and said with interest, "But who is the creator of this song? The style is very novel, almost creating a new musical genre."

Tang Mei, who knew the inside story, smiled and added, "Teacher Liu is indeed more focused on the music itself. However, Qin Xiaer’s performance and the song perfectly complement each other, with emotion and technique seamlessly integrated. Any one of them missing would make it less impressive."

She took a slight breath. Even without considering their private relationship, she sincerely expressed her feelings, "This is the most impressive performance so far in the competition. It’s the best I’ve seen in such programs."

"Wow, indeed. Your performance was like a siren’s, no more praise needed. Everyone’s enthusiastic reaction is the best proof."

Zhou Jielun also opened his eyes wide and asked eagerly, "But the song itself is also amazing. I’m very curious about the creator!"

According to the previous agreement, Qin Xiaer replied, "This song was given to me by a good friend. But he doesn’t want to reveal his identity for now. So..." The girl playfully shrugged her shoulders, "But he gave me five songs. If there’s a chance, I hope to sing them in future competitions."

The subtext was simple—want to hear more? Vote!

"Five songs?" Liu Buhan was slightly surprised, then nodded and smiled, "It seems we’re in for a treat. I’m very excited, and my vote is definitely for you."

The other three mentors then politely comforted the dejected Dawa and, without hesitation, cast all their mentor votes for Qin Xiaer.

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