In front of the screen, the man and woman were frozen in shock.
A few seconds later, the man couldn’t help but speak.
“He actually has this kind of talent?”
“He spent a few years abroad. I think he’s been messing around with a band the whole time…”
“That’s not the same thing! That was just fooling around!” The man twitched his lips.
“At the very least, it shows my son has talent!” The woman laughed, proud.
“He takes after me! Back in the day, my biggest hobby was singing. If I hadn’t married you, I might’ve become a household-name superstar!”
“Mhm, I believe that. While others win fans with their voices, you won them with your family’s weapons.
With your background, even stars like Sister Xu and Queen Deng would’ve had to step aside for you. Gotta respect that…” the man sighed.
“Get lost! Keep talking nonsense and I’ll tear your mouth off!” the woman burst out laughing and mock-threatened him.
The man quickly changed the subject.
“This is bad news!!”
“??” The woman paused.
“I was thinking, once he finishes this show, he’d come back and learn management so he could take over.
But if things keep going this way, he might go off-track…”
“Well… how about we wait and see? We just discovered his talent, can’t shoot it down right away.
And hey, doing music is still better than what the Wang family’s kid does all day—messing with online influencers.”
“You were just envying them the other day for getting a grandkid early…” The man looked speechless.
At the show site, seeing the skyrocketing popularity number on screen, staff started whispering to each other.
“This song looks like it’s going to blow up!” Director Wang’s eyes lit up.
“I think it already has…” his assistant mumbled.
“Quick! Clip this segment and send it out. Push it with money—I want to see just how big this gets.” Wang gave the order with a wave.
“Got it!” the assistant nodded, then hesitated.
“Director Wang, I have an idea.”
“??”
“You know how people say this season’s theme song doesn’t hit quite right? I feel like… this song fits better. Just think about it—
‘Flying for love, breaking gravity with passion… transmitting love across light-years… landing in a zero-gravity universe just for you.’”
“!!” Director Wang’s eyes lit up.
“Ahem, I was just thinking out loud…” The assistant’s face changed.
Just as he thought he messed up, Director Wang slapped his thigh excitedly.
“Brilliant! It’s perfect!!”
“Huh?”
“It’s genius! This song is too fitting. After the show, let’s go talk to him about buying the rights.”
“…”
The effect of Liu Lang’s song far exceeded expectations.
During the brief intermission, his vote count surged to a ridiculous number.
Though on the surface, it only looked a bit higher than Hua Chenxue’s, the implications were shocking.
After all, Hua Chenxue’s votes were heavily inflated by countless rabid fans—those numbers needed a reduction factor.
Liu Lang, as a complete newbie, had no fanbase at all. His score, therefore, deserved a boost.
When adjusted accordingly…
Liu Lang’s score was five times higher than Hua Chenxue’s.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
“This is insane, right?” Shi Mingyi stared blankly at Zhang Haoliang.
“Hehe…” Zhang Haoliang gave a stiff laugh, not commenting.
“Even without adjustments, he beat Hua Chenxue… Mi-jie, I don’t get it!” Reba whispered.
“What’s not to get?” Yang Mi smirked and lowered her voice,
“First of all, judging from the performance, Hua Chenxue clearly isn’t as good as him.”
“That much I know.”
“Second, who says Liu Lang doesn’t have fans?”
“??”
“What about Liu Tianxian’s fans? You think they’re just sitting back?” Yang Mi scoffed.
“Come on, they’re probably just flaming him online, not helping him.” Reba chuckled.
“Flaming, sure—but still. That song was a gift to her. Some rational fans are bound to be touched and start supporting him.”
“You’ve got a point! (｡･∀･)ﾉﾞ”
“Tch! That guy acts all smug and lucky… but man, what luck!’’ Yang Mi glanced at Liu Tianxian, clearly annoyed.
Reba covered her mouth, laughing.
She couldn’t say anything to that, but she suddenly thought of something:
“Oh, right! Mi-jie, my drama Koala Lovers still needs a theme song. What do you think about using this one…”
“Hm??” Yang Mi instantly turned her head,
“Brilliant idea!”
“Huh?”
“This song is definitely going viral. The show’s already super hot—buy the rights, hype it up, and use it for the drama. The traffic will be insane!”
Yang Mi grinned, her eyes gleaming as she schemed:
Perfect chance to bring him onboard.
With the votes locked in, Liu Lang had clearly secured first place.
Next up was Shi Mingyi, who had given up trying to compete. He casually performed a basketball trick and called it a day.
Then came Zhang Haoliang—who didn’t even bother performing and surrendered on the spot.
Now it was time to pick rooms.
By the rules, Liu Lang and Yang Mi got to choose first.
Normally, ladies go first.
But Yang Mi, seeing Liu Tianxian smiling like a blooming flower, felt annoyed and scoffed:
“Let Liu Lang pick first.”
“Oh, that’s easy. Gotta be the third floor.” Liu Tianxian chuckled.
“Nobody asked you to pick!!” Yang Mi snapped.
“I’ve got a card.” Liu Tianxian coyly pinched her fingers into a heart gesture and winked.
“(?_?)”
Yang Mi was fuming.
Can you blame her?
She’d gone all-in—acted cute, flirted—and ended up with nothing.
For all her years of scheming, this might’ve been her worst investment ever.
And who was to blame?
That guy.
She gave Liu Lang a look of frustration.
This won’t do! I have to win him over!
Then I’ll repay every grudge, every slight…
Ah, forget it. I’m a businesswoman—why waste energy on revenge?
Trap him.
Make him earn big for me.
Then bleed him dry.
Heh heh!
Wait. “Bleed” him?
That word…
Yang Mi suddenly felt something was off. She glanced at Liu Lang again, and her face subtly turned red.
As expected, Liu Lang picked the third floor.
And Liu Tianxian happily used her “Follow” card to choose a room next to his.
Even though people expected it, the net still exploded:
“WTF! Is Liu Tianxian for real right now?”
“I’m crying! Liu Lang, you bastard! Give me back my goddess! Damn it, who were those idiots who voted for him?
I hope you’re all infertile and yet somehow surrounded by grandchildren!!”
“Whoa, that’s dark. Liu Lang won fair and square with real talent—what’s it to you?
If you’ve got the chops, write your own love song and make Tianxian fall for you.”
“Screw you! You’re the delusional one! This is a variety show—there’s a script! You think she’d really like him? Don’t make me laugh!”
“What if one moonless night, Liu Lang climbs over the terrace into her room, all because he watched too much Tomato Uncle?”
“What if she’s the one climbing into his room?”
“Holy crap! Where’s the production team?! Add some anti-climbing spikes ASAP!!”
“Hahahaha!!”
“…”
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