Chapter 37

【Next Top Queen's Ratings Break 4!】

【National Talent Show Rebounds, Ratings Skyrocket】

【Su San's Identity Revealed, She is the Only Daughter of a Liaoning Tycoon】

【First Episode's Final Girl Stuns the Audience, Other Contestants Serve as Foils...】

【Next Top Queen Online Voting, Su San's 'Wearing Stars and Moon' Surges in Popularity!】

【Next Top Queen First Episode Contestant Report, Su San's Powerful Aura Shocks the Judges!】

The next day, the entertainment headlines of major websites were dominated by news related to Next Top Queen. The terrifying level of attention once again confirmed the show's status as a national talent program.

Among the first episode's contestants, Su San unsurprisingly became the focus of major websites.

The stunning performance of 'Wearing Stars and Moon' made countless viewers remember this special name, Su San, overnight.

On the official forum of Next Top Queen, numerous threads discussing the contestants emerged. While the media saw Su San as the standout, some viewers preferred the pop style of Su Yiyi or other contestants...

Regardless of who the audience preferred, the fourth season of Next Top Queen had made a resounding debut, and its unprecedented popularity was a fact!

Wang Yu even specially ordered a few newspapers.

The Longguo Daily is the most authoritative newspaper in the country, and on its entertainment page, there was news about Next Top Queen. However, given its official nature, the focus of the report was on the show's ratings breaking 4.

After reading the newspaper, the four roommates were filled with anticipation for the second episode of Next Top Queen that evening.

The three of them were looking forward to more excellent contestants appearing tonight, while Luoyang was eagerly awaiting Liu Qin's performance on screen.

...

That evening.

The four roommates gathered in front of the computer again.

At the same time, various snacks and drinks were spread out in front of the computer, ready for consumption during the show.

"It's about to start!" Zhu Changhong said excitedly.

On the screen, the familiar stage of Next Top Queen appeared before everyone.

The host, Pudding, began the opening remarks with his usual voice: "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the second episode of Next Top Queen's Top 100 competition!"

"My expectations aren't high; I just hope to see a few more beauties like Su Yiyi..." Wang Yu said, swallowing his saliva.

"Contestants like Su Yiyi, who only have beauty, won't go far. Only a powerful and talented contestant like Su San can make it to the end," Ren Changjiang said.

"In terms of singing, I still support Su San. Although both girls share the same surname..." Zhu Changhong said with a smile.

With a ding, the competition officially began on stage.

Zhu Changhong and the others fell silent, their eyes glued to the live stream.

A melody featuring a harp, guitar, and pipa, accompanied by the sound of a drum, filled the air.

Hearing this music, Luoyang's lips involuntarily curved into a smile. Liu Qin had indeed followed his advice.

"Placing you in my hands, I burn incense devoutly; cutting a piece of candlelight, I light the scriptures..."

The familiar lyrics made Luoyang close his eyes slightly, savoring Liu Qin's rendition, which was entirely different from the Earth version.

"Damn, this song is very popular online recently. It's called 'Love's Offering.' I didn't expect a contestant to perform it on stage..." Ren Changjiang exclaimed.

"Wait a minute!" Zhu Changhong suddenly frowned, puzzled. "Don't you think this contestant's voice is too similar to the original singer?"

"Could it be the original singer of 'Love's Offering'? Otherwise, how could the voice be so similar..." Wang Yu said excitedly. He liked the song but hadn't paid attention to who the original singer was.

"We'll find out soon enough." Luoyang smiled, knowing the truth.

As Luoyang spoke, the stage elevator appeared in the center, and the camera zoomed in, revealing the contestant's face to the national audience for the first time.

"Ah, a goddess!"

"Even prettier than Su San!"

"Probably even prettier than Su Yiyi!"

Seeing Liu Qin in a white long dress on the screen, Wang Yu and the others let out a chorus of excited howls, even surprising Luoyang.

In front of the camera, Liu Qin's oval face, with its expressive eyes and delicate brows, held a black microphone in her slender hands.

She looked at the camera with a tender gaze, as if about to speak, her eyes filled with unspoken words. Her lips parted, and a melodious and lingering voice gently entered the hearts of the audience...

"I don't seek a grand love, just a simple one

Love that ends in pain, crying in despair

I dedicate my entire life to you

Just hoping you will pause your wandering gaze

Grant me the power of infinite love and being loved

Let me rest under the Bodhi tree, quietly contemplating..."

On the judges' panel, Yi Bai's eyes sparkled as he watched the figure on stage!

The usually serious Ma Haoran was also filled with interest.

Luo Bingqing, meanwhile, gently tapped her fingers to the beat of the song.

Zhang Zonghuan, on the far right, listened intently, as if trying to discern something from the contestant's voice...

As the song ended, the audience immediately burst into enthusiastic applause!

"Please introduce yourself, our first contestant of the evening," Pudding said, appearing on stage with a smile.

"My name is Liu Qin, from Su Province."

Liu Qin's voice was very versatile, especially when singing. It could be melodious and lingering, powerful and high-pitched, or as clear as a lark.

However, when speaking, her voice carried a sense of strength, a kind of heroism that most girls lack. It was clear and not delicate, tender but not soft.

"Next, please let the judges give their comments and scores. First, Judge Yi Bai."

"I can hardly wait," Yi Bai said, his mood relaxed. The idol singer, who combined charm and talent, smiled charmingly and said, "Liu Qin, are you the original singer of 'Love's Offering'?"

As soon as Yi Bai spoke, the audience erupted in excitement.

"The original singer of 'Love's Offering'?"

"Damn, is it true? My wife loves this song..."

"Is this contestant Liu Qin already a singer?"

Liu Qin remained calm, a trait she shared with Luoyang. She nodded in response to Yi Bai's question, admitting, "Yes, I sang 'Love's Offering' during the auditions."

"It's really true!"

"The contestant is singing her own song on stage!"

"And it's a song that has already become popular online. Impressive!"

"Moreover, this contestant Liu Qin is incredibly beautiful. How can the other contestants compete?"

Not only the audience in the venue but also the countless viewers at home were surprised to learn that Liu Qin was the original singer of 'Love's Offering.'

"Really the original singer..."

"Damn, I'm impressed!"

"Already the original singer of a popular song before the competition!" Wang Yu and the others marveled to Luoyang.

Luoyang, who had been slightly tense, now felt completely at ease.

Indeed, suggesting that Liu Qin perform 'Love's Offering' on stage was Luoyang's idea.

Liu Qin was initially puzzled, not understanding why Luoyang wanted her to sing a song she had already performed.

But Luoyang knew that 'Love's Offering' was a ready-made weapon!

Previously, Liu Qin had been in a state where her song was popular, but she herself was not. People might have heard 'Love's Offering,' but they didn't know who the original singer was.

Therefore, performing 'Love's Offering' on such a grand stage would immediately shift the audience's impression of the song to the original singer, Liu Qin.

People would then realize: Oh, the original singer of 'Love's Offering' is Liu Qin, who not only has a beautiful voice but is also incredibly beautiful.

This method was inspired by a singer from Luoyang's previous life, whose English name was A-Lin, and Chinese name was Huang Li Ling.

Many people might not know Huang Li Ling, but the song 'Give Me a Reason to Forget' was almost universally known, as it had long dominated the top charts of various music players.

It wasn't until Huang Li Ling performed 'Give Me a Reason to Forget' on 'I Am a Singer' that people were surprised to discover that this woman was the original singer of the song they often listened to...

From the reactions of the audience on stage, Luoyang knew that his strategy had succeeded.

Liu Qin easily became the focus of the entire audience with this song.

"I really like 'Love's Offering.' Not only is your voice beautiful, but you are also beautiful. I think this is an undeniable fact." Yi Bai paused, and the audience erupted in screams.

"I give you... 23 points!" Yi Bai announced his score.

"Wow, such a high score, almost giving everything he could." Pudding made a timely joke, then turned to Ma Haoran, "Judge Ma Haoran."

Ma Haoran smiled and looked at Liu Qin. "Liu Qin, have you ever considered singing rock?"

Liu Qin seemed taken aback and responded ambiguously, "Maybe."

"Your vocal conditions are excellent, with a sweet tone that can also reach high notes without screaming. This is rare! I see something in you that most female contestants lack, a kind of heroism! Although you look very feminine and beautiful, I see a kind of... toughness in your beauty." Ma Haoran spoke earnestly, clearly moved by the contestant.

"25 points. I know this score will bring controversy, but I hope you can stand firm amidst the controversy." In the end, Ma Haoran gave the highest score a judge could give!

The audience was once again stunned.

"This is too much... 25 points?"

"I think Ma Haoran's score is fair; Liu Qin is too beautiful!"

"Beauty alone doesn't necessarily win me over, nor does a beautiful voice, but a contestant who is both beautiful and has a beautiful voice, I support her!"

As the audience debated, Pudding, the host, was also surprised by Ma Haoran's high score but, being experienced, naturally turned to the only female judge.

Luo Bingqing smiled and said, "I feel somewhat embarrassed to comment on such a talented female singer. When I was Liu Qin's age, I couldn't have written a song like 'Love's Offering'... So I can only give my score, 23 points."

Another high score.

Next, it was Zhang Zonghuan's turn.

Zhang Zonghuan didn't speak, just staring at Liu Qin. Just as the audience began to feel puzzled, Zhang Zonghuan finally spoke, and his first words caused a stir in the audience: "Liu Qin, your song... is not of high quality."