HuaYu: Superstars Starting from Super Star Avenue

After explaining the competition rules, Taozi continued:

"Now, before the competition begins, please allow me to introduce this round's judging panel!"

"First and foremost, our old friend, the golden producer of the Chinese music scene—Mr. Yuan Weiren!"

Yuan Weiren stood up, waved to the camera and the audience, and showed his signature honest smile.

"And our stylist mentor, fashion godfather—Mr. Zheng Jianguo!"

Zheng Jianguo wore a linen suit today and nodded elegantly at the camera.

"Next up—" Taozi drawled, creating suspense.

"He can be considered the king of love songs in the Chinese music scene; his voice accompanied countless people through their youth!"

"Let's welcome—Teacher Zhang Yu!"

A man wearing a black leather jacket walked onto the stage from one side.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and screams.

"Zhang Yu! Zhang Yu! Zhang Yu!"

Lin Mo saw that familiar face backstage and nodded.

Zhang Yu is indeed very well-known.

"The Moon Caused the Trouble," "Good Intentions," "The Rain Keeps Falling"... which of these isn't a must-sing song at karaoke?

He later appeared on "I Am a Singer".

However, his singing skills had deteriorated significantly at that time, and his voice was clearly not good anymore.

Taozi continued her introduction:

"And today's fourth judge is someone of quite a caliber!"

"She single-handedly created the F4, who swept across Asia, and produced numerous phenomenal idol dramas!"

"Let's welcome—Professor Chai Zhiping!"

A middle-aged woman, dressed in a beige suit and exuding elegance, walked onto the stage.

She looks to be in her early forties, still charming, and you can still vaguely see in her eyes that she must have been a great beauty in her youth.

Lin Mo looked at that face and felt a pang of emotion.

This person made F4 famous and created hit idol dramas such as "Meteor Garden", "Hi My Sweetheart" and the currently airing "Corner with Love".

She is an absolute godmother of idol dramas.

This made Lin Mo involuntarily think of Yan Chengxu's teammate Zhu Xiaotian, whom he had played basketball with two days ago.

Angie Chai secured such good resources for Zhu Xiaotian, resulting in the ugliest Chu Liuxiang in history.

It's worth noting that "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang" is filled with beautiful women, including Choo Ja-hyun, Hu Jing, and Xiao Qiang, who all played Chu Liuxiang's confidantes.

What a waste of all those beautiful women.

Moreover, this person is a classic example of left-brain and right-brain conflict.

Not only did they repeatedly deliver hilarious moments on variety shows, but they also preferred to promote products rather than attend a reunion concert, effectively turning F4 into F5.

On stage, Angie Chai smiled and nodded to the audience, exuding the aura of a strong woman in every gesture.

Finally, Taozi introduced:

"And Teacher Huang Zijiao!"

Backstage, Lin Mo frowned slightly.

This guy is no good, never mind, let's skip that.

After the five judges were introduced, Taozi announced the official start of the competition.

The first contestant covered Teresa Teng's "I Only Care About You".

The adaptation was alright, but it felt a bit lacking.

Ultimately, the decision was pending, and they did not advance directly.

Next, Liu Mingfeng covered Bao Ge's song "My Future Is Not a Dream".

The arrangement was very rock-and-roll, and the singer was hoarse from shouting, clearly struggling with the high notes.

After the performance, Zhang Yu picked up the microphone and gave her feedback:

"Your arrangement is very creative, but in some places it's all about showing off your skills for the sake of showing off, losing the original emotional core of the song."

"Besides, your voice isn't really suited for singing these high-pitched songs."

Liu Mingfeng looked unwell, but still managed to say, "Thank you, teacher."

The final score is 15 points, and it is still pending.

The next two contestants are also pending.

This made many contestants gasp in surprise.

The judging standards were very high this time, which made them all a little nervous.

Being pending means there is a risk of being eliminated.

The fifth performer was Yang Zongwei, who sang Wang Jie's "A Game, A Dream".

It still features his signature sobbing voice and sense of vicissitude, his emotions so full they almost overflow.

After the performance, Zhang Yu commented:

"Yang Zongwei, your voice is truly unique."

"This sense of vicissitude and storytelling is something many singers can only dream of."

"You sang this song today with your own unique flavor."

Angie Chai nodded in agreement.

Yang Chong Wei ultimately scored 18 points, becoming the first person to advance directly.

He was so excited on stage that he almost cried, and quickly bowed before leaving the stage.

After Lu Xuerui finished his performance, it was finally Lin Mo's turn to go on stage.

A suppressed gasp immediately came from the audience.

"Lin Mo! Lin Mo! Lin Mo!"

Fans waved their signs wildly.

On the judges' panel, Angie Chai looked at Lin Mo as he walked onto the stage from the aisle, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes.

She had done her homework before coming to record.

The show "Super Star Avenue" has recently gained popularity among young viewers, and as the producer, she naturally has to pay attention to market trends.

Lin Mo was amazed when she watched the previous episode of "Those Years" at home.

From her perspective, which spans over 20 years in the industry, this song definitely has the potential to become a nationwide hit.

However, it lacks professional promotion and packaging.

But what amazed Angie Chai even more was Lin Mo's face.

This face exudes authority.

Moreover, Lin Mo has excellent body proportions, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs.

Even a simple white T-shirt and jeans can be styled to look like a runway outfit.

It would be a waste of talent for someone with such potential not to enter the film and television industry.

"Lin Mo!" Tao Zi walked up to him with a smile, deliberately lowering her voice to create an atmosphere of whispering:

"We meet again! The last episode of 'You Are the Apple of My Eye' is now a huge hit everywhere."

A chorus of agreement immediately erupted from the audience.

Lin Mo bowed slightly: "Thank you everyone for your support."

"So today," Taozi steered the conversation back to the main topic.

Which classic song will you be performing for us?

Lin Mo didn't answer directly, but instead glanced at the judges' panel, his gaze landing on Zhang Yu, a slightly embarrassed expression on his face:

"Sister Taozi, I really didn't know Teacher Zhang Yu would be here today."

Tao Zi's eyes lit up: "Oh? So the song you're going to sing is...?"

Lin Mo nodded and said the song title:

"The music ends and the people disperse."

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene fell silent for a moment, then erupted in gasps.

Tao Zi also made an exaggerated covering-mouth gesture: "Wow! This song is Zhang Yu's classic masterpiece! It's really hard to sing!"

She turned to the judges' panel:

"Mr. Zhang Yu, the original singer is sitting right here. Are you feeling a lot of pressure?"

Zhang Yu picked up the microphone, a look of keen interest on her face:

"I'm really looking forward to seeing how this young kid will perform this song."

Lin Mo said seriously:

"Teacher Zhang Yu, I grew up listening to your songs. I'm afraid I'll make a fool of myself today."

These words were spoken sincerely, and Zhang Yu felt comfortable hearing them.

He's forty years old this year, so Lin Mo's words make sense. He waved his hand and said:

"Don't be nervous, just sing well."

Seeing this, Tao Zi immediately said:

"Then, let's hand the stage over to Lin Mo! 'The End of the Show'!"