I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 639 Xi Mengze lives up to expectations and becomes the King of Singers! (Seeking monthly votes)

Jinli was rushed to the ambulance.

Xi Mengze arrived at the lounge with a worried expression.

She wasn't the last contestant to perform; other contestants were also scheduled to go on stage. After the guest performance segment, the advancing contestants would also have their own solo performances.

The moment Xi Mengze entered the lounge, the room became completely silent.

Especially the singer who had joked before about whether Jinli's health had improved, almost wanted to lower his head and bury himself in his phone.

So embarrassing!

She had just thought that Jinli's previous claim of being unwell was just a publicity stunt, but as soon as she stepped off the stage, she was sent to the hospital!
Now she just hopes that her words weren't deliberately found by netizens and screenshotted and spread, otherwise she'll inevitably be branded as a "blatant liar".

The players' lounge was also being broadcast live via split-screen.

At this moment, the comments section was unusually active.

This is the most awkward dressing room I've ever seen; the singers didn't say a word.

[How should I put this? Should I follow Sister Wen's example and mock Jinli?]

[She had just spoken ill of someone, and the person was immediately sent to the hospital. It's already merciful of Jinli not to cause her any trouble.]

The awkward atmosphere wasn't broken until the next contestant finished performing and came to the dressing room.

The main issue is that the contestant invited a comedian to be his guest performer, which puzzled many singers as to why they would invite a comedian to help them perform.

When this comedian started singing, everyone realized that his voice was very charming and his high notes were also very nice; he could clearly be a singer.

So when they arrived at the dressing room, everyone asked the guest performer why he didn't choose to debut as a singer but instead became a comedian.
The comedian, having received prior instructions from the production team, intended to liven up the atmosphere and said with a smile:
"I'm too old. When I debuted, most of you hadn't even entered the industry yet. There were so many singers who were really good at singing back then, and they all had very distinctive personal styles."

Although I sing well, I lack distinctive features and cannot leave a lasting impression on the audience, so the company assigned me to act.

But there are many very talented senior actors who are better than me, so I can only play comedic roles.

The celebrity said, "But being a comedian is pretty good too. It can bring joy to everyone. Like now, you laugh as soon as you see me, hahaha!"

Xi Mengze did not agree, and kept looking down at his phone while communicating with Qi Guanmingzhu.

Mingzhu hasn't replied yet.

The scene shifts back to Jinli's side.

After falling asleep quickly, she stopped paying attention to the sounds around her.

By the time she slowly woke up, she had already been examined by doctors several times.

Jinli saw Mingzhu on the phone, talking to Sister Fang, so she coughed softly.

Hearing the noise, Qi Guanmingzhu first pointed to the phone and asked in a low voice, "Sister Fang is calling. Should we answer? She's very worried about you."

Jinli nodded.

Taking the phone, Fangjie asked softly, "Jinli, how are you feeling?"

Jinli also said gently, "Sister Fang, I'm fine. I don't even need to be taken to the hospital. The production team is making a big fuss over nothing."

If she hadn't been at a loss for how to handle the situation, she wouldn't have chosen to fall asleep.

But Sui Lingfang did not believe Jinli's words.

In the past two years, whenever she mentioned her health to Jinli, Jinli always replied that everything was fine and nothing had happened.

The results of it?
She fainted as soon as she stepped off the stage!

Jinli sensed Sui Lingfang's disbelief and felt helpless.

Actually, she could have just done some practice problems, but too many people didn't believe it. She was really forced onto a stretcher!
This incident should also serve as a reminder to Jinli.

Before going on any high-intensity stage, I'll first pray to the gods and replenish my divine power.

I don't ask for anything else, I just hope that I look okay after I get off the stage, so that I won't be forced to go to the hospital again.

I have no way to express my suffering, I have no way to express my suffering!
Sui Lingfang said gently but firmly, "I've turned down all the gigs I picked out for you for the next two days. You should rest at home. The 'I Am a Singer' program team wanted to come and visit you, but I refused them too."

This variety show is up to no good. You just went to the hospital, but the whole internet is making it seem like you're dying. Rest for one night, and you'll leave tomorrow morning. Xiao Cheng and Chen Qin have already gone there; they'll pick you up.

Jinli thought for a moment, "What about Mengmeng?"

Sui Lingfang: "She has to stay and run around doing promotional appearances. The production team can give the championship to whoever they want. Her popularity and buzz have long surpassed the treatment of the champion."

Jinli had no choice but to agree, "Okay."

She and Pearl had originally planned to stay another day so that Mengmeng could show them around, but it seems that this won't be possible this time.

However, it's better to leave here; continuing to stay in the hospital would only increase the burden on the hospital.

Jinli said sincerely, "Sister Fang, actually I'm fine. I'm just a little weak and dizzy after stepping off the stage. I can move to another place now."

Staying in the hospital isn't resting, and it also wastes public resources.

Sui Lingfang seemed to realize something and asked hesitantly, "Are you really sure you can do this?"

Jinli said firmly, "Okay, listen to my voice, isn't it full of energy?"

"Besides, my illness is something I was born with. In modern medicine, it's considered a rare and difficult-to-diagnose disease. Doctors can't figure out what's wrong with me; they only know that my body is unusually weak."

"In that case, I'd rather go to a place I like to stay for recuperation."

Sui Lingfang quickly said, "Alright, let Pearl take you somewhere else. Do you want to go to the Taoist temple?"

Jinli said decisively, "Yes, that place can make people feel particularly calm."

Without hesitation, Sui Lingfang said, "Then let's go."

Qi Guanmingzhu listened from the side, somewhat dumbfounded.

She wanted to say something to Fang Jie, but her phone was with Jin Li...

She could only remain silent, silently repeating in her heart:
Fang-jie, don't let Jinli go to the Taoist temple, you'll regret it!!
I can't guarantee that Jinli won't become a Taoist priest in the future. She's destined to become a Taoist priest—someone who can learn rituals and ceremonies just by reading books!

Unfortunately, Sui Lingfang didn't feel anything.

When Qi Guanmingzhu picked up her phone, Sister Fang specifically told her, "You accompanied Jinli to the Taoist temple. You must have had a hard time on this trip. I will apply to the company to give you a subsidy."

Qi Guan Mingzhu: "..."

Is it okay if we don't go to the Taoist temple?

She was afraid she wouldn't be able to hold Jinli back.

But under Jinli's gentle gaze, Qiguan Mingzhu finally responded with a soft "Mmm, okay."

After hanging up the phone, Jinli said thoughtfully, "I feel like you're a little reluctant to come with me to the Taoist temple."

Qi Guanmingzhu immediately said, "Impossible, it wasn't me, you're mistaken."

She gave an awkward smile: "I just happened to want to go to the Taoist temple to have a chat with the Taoist priest. Could I also organize some kind of ritual?"

Jinli said with great interest, "Do you want to learn? I can teach you."

Qi Guan Mingzhu: "Well... there's no need for you to go through with this."

Jinli: "It's okay, it's very simple. I'll go to the Taoist temple and teach you a few tricks."

Qi Guanmingzhu remained silent for a while, then nodded hesitantly.

She seems to have, perhaps, or should have, made a mistake.

As time went on, Jinli and Qiguan Mingzhu quietly slipped out of the hospital, keeping a low profile. They didn't use a private car; instead, they hailed a Didi (ride-hailing service).

It had only been half an hour since Jinli arrived at the hospital. Few reporters followed her; they were all stopped by the hospital staff.

The paparazzi haven't arrived yet; they're currently at the finale of "I Am a Singer."

After Xi Mengze finished his solo performance, Jin Li and Qi Guan Mingzhu leisurely entered a Taoist temple and, with a large donation, managed to sneak into the temple's charity room.

Because the donation amount was too large, the young Taoist disciples did not dare to make the decision themselves and instead woke up the Taoist priest who had already been resting.

The Taoist priest then personally received them. Jinli took off her mask, and Qiguan Mingzhu followed suit.

The Taoist priest recognized their identities, but he remained very calm.

The Taoist priest didn't need to calculate anything; upon seeing them, he immediately understood and said, "You've come here to avert disaster, haven't you?"

Jinli smiled and nodded, while Qiguan Mingzhu looked completely bewildered.

The Taoist priest continued, "I see that you are in quite a bit of trouble this time. The people following you will be persistent and may even find their way to me. I suggest that you do not linger and continue on your way back to where you are supposed to be."

Jinli pondered for a moment and asked, "Daoist Master, would it be dangerous to set off now?"

The Taoist priest flicked his whisk: "May the Heavenly Venerable grant you boundless blessings. As long as you don't do dangerous things, danger won't come looking for you. Remember not to get distracted while driving."

Jinli: "But although we both have driver's licenses, we don't drive often. Should we call a long-distance taxi?"

The Taoist priest flicked his whisk again and stroked his deliberately long beard.

"Alright, alright, I'll go all the way and drive you back myself. I'll also take a young Taoist priest with me on the way so we can take turns at night."

Jinli replied, "May the Heavenly Venerable grant you boundless blessings, Daoist Master, you've worked hard."

The Taoist priest said, “Taoism emphasizes tranquility and non-action. It is rare for me to be so still that I feel restless. It is also because of our connection. Please wait in the room while I go to pack my supplies for the long journey.”

After the Taoist priest left, Qi Guanmingzhu couldn't help but ask, "Jinli, aren't we staying here tonight? Why did he personally escort us back to the company?"

Jinli: "He felt that if we couldn't stay overnight, the paparazzi wouldn't let this Taoist temple go."

Qi Guanmingzhu exclaimed in astonishment: "They can even calculate this? Good heavens, do paparazzi even go after Taoist temples?"

Jinli thought for a moment: "Maybe it's because my whereabouts are too easy to guess. I'm not feeling well right now and I'm not staying in the hospital. Anyone familiar with my schedule should be able to guess that I'll be going to the Taoist temple to pray. I'm quite devout."

Don't underestimate paparazzi; sometimes they know us better than we know ourselves. And the closest Taoist temple to the hospital is this one.

Qi Guanmingzhu asked in confusion, "Then why rush back overnight? We can think of the opposite and just stay in a hotel."

Jinli shook her head: "No, have you forgotten? Mengmeng is still here. There will only be more paparazzi staying behind than tracking us."

If we don't leave now, it will be difficult to leave in the last few days, and Chen Qin is definitely being followed as well.

Qi Guanmingzhu's lips parted slightly: "Then wouldn't all the hundreds of thousands we donated be wasted?"

Jinli smiled and said, "No, just consider it as accumulating good karma. Doing good deeds unintentionally is more meritorious than doing them intentionally."

Throughout the entire process, Qi Guan Mingzhu watched as the Taoist priest remained calm and composed, displaying remarkable skill without needing to perform any calculations.

For the first time, she realized how powerful the allure of metaphysics truly was.
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Live from "I Am a Singer".

The announcement of the winner of the singing competition is still full of suspense.

The most popular person tonight is definitely Xi Mengze, and Jin Li even went so far as to use her hospitalization to generate buzz.

As for singing, Xi Mengze delivered the most consistent performance tonight.

She performed very steadily in both the guest performance and solo segments, and the songs she chose also suited her style and voice well—not daring or aggressive.

Besides her, several other singers also gave amazing performances.

They all dared to challenge themselves at the finals, contributing a unique and grand audio-visual feast.

Unfortunately, even the best performances have flaws, and the abrupt change in style ultimately led to some discomfort.

Professional judges are no longer the key to scoring; this time, the production team has given the power to decide the final score to the tens of thousands of audience members present at the venue.

New and veteran singers competed on the same stage, with all the singers standing off-screen, and behind them were the ranking statistics for each singer.

A few minutes passed quickly, and the vote count was finalized.

The audience was already screaming with excitement, and the host exclaimed, "The King of Singers has been crowned! Congratulations!"

"Xi!"

"Dream!"

"Ze!"

"Congratulations to Xi Mengze for becoming the champion of this season of 'I Am a Singer'! Let's give her our warmest congratulations!"

The live stream chat was flooded with comments from netizens.

Well deserved!

This season is the most valuable one yet; finally, there's no behind-the-scenes manipulation!

Congratulations! Xi Mengze's performance in every game has been amazing; he has never made a mistake.

Jinli and Qiguan Mingzhu's guest performance was very creative and garnered her a lot of votes!

Soon after, a trending topic appeared on the entire internet.

#Xi Mengze, King of Singers#
#Xi Mengze, winning this award, I've done my best!#
#Xi Mengze, well-deserved#
Even the production team was surprised to learn about these trending search terms.

In fact, "I Am a Singer" has been held for so many episodes, whether it's the previous recorded version or the later live version.

Every time the singing competition comes around, whoever wins the title is criticized by most netizens for having a shady deal.

After all, everyone has a different idea of ​​who the King of Singers should be, and it's impossible to please everyone.

Unless there is an exceptionally outstanding player who performs brilliantly not only in the early ranking matches but also in the finals, it will be difficult to convince all netizens.

And clearly, Xi Mengze's performance this quarter has won over all netizens.

She contributed five of the viral hit songs on the internet.

Whether in the early or later stages, every performance of hers conveys a sense of sincerity to the audience.

However, no one can deny that without Jin Li's desperate help, it would have been quite uncertain whether Xi Mengze could have won the title of "King of Singers" tonight.

After Xi Mengze won the title of "King of Singers," Ji Qinglian, Yu Lina, and Gong Zitong all posted messages on their blogs, tagging Mengze and congratulating her on winning the championship.

At this point, netizens started tagging Jinli and Qiguan Mingzhu.

They also wanted to gather all the pink-clad girls to congratulate them!
Where is he? Didn't he just go on stage? Where did he go?

I have a bad feeling. Could Jinli really be in the ICU?

Fortunately, the netizens' predictions were unreliable. As soon as Xi Mengze won the title of "King of Singers," he called Jin Li. After learning that Jin Li was alright, she was relieved and generously accepted media interviews.

As for Jinli, after making the call, she saw the reminders from others, told Pearl, and then they all logged into their blogs to send their blessings.

They were already seated in the car, embarking on their return journey.

The Taoist priest had prepared everything very well.

To make them feel at home, a nanny van was specially rented so that Qi Guan Mingzhu and Jin Li could lie down and sleep.

Even the blanket covering him was one that the Taoist temple had just finished airing out that day, preparing to put it away in the warehouse.