After taking advice, I became a top male idol.

Time passed by, second by second.

The stadium was getting more and more crowded.

The venue was packed.

The entire venue was bustling with activity.

It was exactly 7 p.m.

The lights gradually dimmed.

The entire room gradually quieted down.

Then, the huge LED screen lit up.

A giant logo for "The Voice of China" appeared on the screen.

This was followed by a meticulously produced retrospective video.

From the preliminary rounds to the blind auditions, to the elimination rounds, to the semi-finals...

A series of classic scenes flashed by.

Lin Zhixing's "The Lone Warrior," Li Ziming's "Prosperous Chang'an," Wu Hao's rock music, Zhang Xianyu's love songs...

Every shot elicited cheers from the audience.

"Aaaaaah! It's starting! It's starting!"

"I remember this part!"

"The Lone Warrior!!!"

"I've come to see Lin Zhixing!"

"Li Ziming's traditional Chinese style music is so beautiful!"

"Li Ziming will definitely win! Traditional Chinese style is the best!"

"Wu Hao's rock music is awesome!"

"Hyunwoo oppa's love songs are so beautiful!"

"Go for it, Zhang Xianyu, that handsome guy!"

The video ends.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three loud bangs erupted on the stage in succession, and fireworks soared into the sky.

The colorful fireworks illuminated the entire stadium.

The audience started screaming.

"Ahhhhh!"

The music is ringing.

The platform in the center of the stage slowly rose, and the four mentors gradually appeared in front of everyone.

Ye Lan, Shen Ming, Li Ge, Han Xuening.

All four were dressed to the nines, looking glamorous.

Ye Lan wore a black velvet dress with a slit that went up to her calves, revealing her fair and slender legs, which were faintly visible as she walked.

Her hair was styled into an elegant updo, and she wore earrings.

Even if she just stands there without saying a word, her diva aura is enough to intimidate the entire audience.

Shen Ming was dressed in a white suit, looking elegant and handsome.

Li Ge was dressed in a black leather jacket, exuding a strong rock and roll vibe.

Han Xuening wore a red dress, looking elegant and intellectual.

Four people stood in the center of the stage, waving to the audience.

The cheers reached their peak!

The four mentors exchanged glances and began to sing the theme song of "The Voice of China" together.

"Let dreams take flight at this very moment..."

The audience started cheering!

"It sounds so good!"

"That's amazing!"

"Yes, he truly deserves to be called a big name in the music industry!"

"These tickets were totally worth it! Just seeing the four mentors sing together is enough to make it worthwhile!"

The atmosphere at the scene was completely ignited.

The audience clapped along to the beat, and a sea of ​​support lights rose and fell in the stands.

Zhou Xiaoya and Chen Tingting had already stood up, waving their support signs vigorously to the rhythm, their voices hoarse but they couldn't stop.

......

at the same time.

Online live streaming room.

The number of online users is skyrocketing at an alarming rate!

500 million... 2000 million... 5000 million!

Countless people were glued to their screens.

In the live stream, the comments were so numerous that they almost completely blocked out the view.

"It's starting! It's starting!!!"

"Sunflower seeds, beverages, and bottled water for sale in the front row!"

"The mentors are so good-looking!!!"

"Sister Lan looks absolutely stunning today!!"

"This lineup! This spectacle! I'm crying!"

"A scene with 60,000 people! Awesome!"

"Is it time to start voting?! Ready, ready!"

"Li Ziming and Lin Zhixing faced off in the first round. Who will win this round?"

"I'm talking about Lin Zhixing!"

"Li Ziming is just as strong, okay!"

On Weibo, #TheVoiceofChinaFinalsLive# has surged to the top of the real-time trending topics, with tens of thousands of new discussions every minute.

......

The Lin family in a small town in Jiangsu and Zhejiang province.

The television was turned up very loud in the living room.

A girl in a school uniform was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, holding a mobile phone in her hand.

"Auntie, Uncle! Come quick! My cousin's competition is about to start!"

The girl shouted loudly, her voice filled with undisguised excitement.

She is Lin Zhixing's cousin, Lin Wan'er, a senior in high school this year, the age when she is most enthusiastic about following celebrities.

At school, because of her cousin who made it to the finals of The Voice of China, she's a big star now, walking with a swagger.

"Here it comes, here it comes, what's the rush? We haven't even started singing yet."

Lin's mother, Wang Xiufen, wiped her hands and came out of the kitchen. Although she said she wasn't in a hurry, she walked very quickly.

Lin's father, Lin Jianguo, sat calmly on a single sofa, holding a teacup.

Lin Wan'er greeted the two of them, while she herself couldn't wait to take out her phone and open Weibo.

"Here it comes, here it comes, don't rush." ​​Wang Xiufen sat down. "Wan'er, you said before that we can vote on Weibo?"

"Yes!" Lin Wan'er nodded. "Each person can cast one vote per round. Lend me your two phones, I'll cast all the votes for Brother Zhixing!"

"Okay, take it."

Wang Xiufen and Lin Jianguo handed over their phones at the same time.

Lin Wan'er took it and started operating it quickly.

"Is Zhixing confident this time?" Wang Xiufen asked.

"Yes!" Lin Wan'er replied without looking up. "Uncle, don't worry, I've saved all the tickets for our family for my cousin! Including my classmates' tickets, I've mobilized dozens of people!"

"That's good, that's good."

......

After the song ended, the four mentors waved to the audience and then walked to their respective mentor seats.

The host quickly walked onto the stage.

Good evening, everyone!

The host held a microphone, and his voice was amplified throughout the venue via the speakers.

Welcome to the grand finale of "The Voice of China"!

"Ahhhhh!"

The audience screamed wildly.

"Tonight, we will witness the birth of this season's 'The Voice of China' champion!"

"Four contestants, two rounds of brutal competition, and in the end only one can stand in that highest position and lift the trophy that belongs to him!"

"The rules are simple, but also brutal!"

Although the voting rules had been published on Weibo beforehand, they were also displayed on the big screen at the event.

"For this grand finale, we will give the decision entirely to the audience! The official voting channel on Weibo is now open!"

The host raised the microphone, "Round 1: Doubles PK, four to two. Round 2: Super PK, to determine the champion."

Meanwhile, Weibo polling is now open!

"The voting channel will open immediately when each contestant begins their performance. After the first round, the channel will be paused for ten minutes for tallying. The contestant with the most votes will advance to the second round, the ultimate showdown!"

"The votes from both rounds are cumulative! This means that the advantage gained in the first round will carry over directly to the second round! Every vote is crucial!"

This one sentence made everything clear to everyone.

This is not just two games.

The battle for the championship began from the very first song.

Comments on Weibo.

"Cumulative votes? If they pull ahead in the first round, it'll be very difficult to catch up in the second!"

"It's about to start! It's about to start! This competition format is so exciting!"

"If Lin Zhixing doesn't sing well in the first round, it will be difficult for him later on."

"Quick, quick! Brothers, get all your cell phones out of the house!"

"Where are Li Ziming's fans? Go for it!"

"Got it! So we need to start throwing like crazy in the first round!"

"Lin Ge's fans, gather! Don't waste a single ticket!"

"Gather, fans of Brother Zimo!"

"Here are Hao Ge's fans!"

"Hyunwoo oppa's fans, gather here!"

Where is the voting portal?!

"I've found it! It's on The Voice of China's official Weibo account!"

"Go for it! Vote for Lin!"

"I'm voting for Brother Zimo!"

"Let's wait and see who sings better!"

"What are we waiting for! Let's shoot first!"

"It's about to start!"

"Who was the first one?"

"No matter who goes first, I'll only vote for Lin Zhixing! He's the one who listened to advice!"

"The betting is on! I bet a bag of spicy strips that Lin Zhixing will win!"

"Hey up ahead, I'm taking a pack of Weilong cigarettes!"

......

"Alright!" the host's voice rang out again. "Okay, enough chit-chat, let's hand the stage over to tonight's stars!"

"Now, let's welcome our first contestant of the evening!"

He is hailed as a gentleman of classical elegance, with a voice as gentle and refined as jade. He is: Li Ziming!

"Please welcome them!"

Li Ziming walked out from backstage.

Dry ice spewed forth, and white mist filled the air.

On the big screen, a huge bright moon slowly rose and was reflected on the shimmering river surface.

Cheers erupted from the crowd, then gradually quieted down.

Li Ziming was dressed in Hanfu, her long hair was tied up, and she was not carrying anything in her hands.

Just him.

Walking to the center of the stage, there was already a small table set up, on which sat an antique-style guqin (a seven-stringed zither).

With its black body and simple, antique design, the instrument, when placed on a stand and illuminated by the light, exudes a sense of weight and solidity.

The girls at the scene were captivated.

"So handsome!"

"This is so ethereal!"

"Just a piano?"

"Wow, that's too easy!"

"It doesn't feel grand enough."

"Yeah yeah."

Live stream chat:

"To be honest, I give this look a perfect score."

"They're about to unleash their ultimate move!"

"Has Li Ziming laid bare his entire fortune?"

"Although I'm a fan of Lin Zhixing, I'll admire his looks first."

Li Ziming sat down, straightened his clothes, and placed his hands on the strings of the zither.

Then, the sound of a piano began.

The first note was crisp and melodious.

Like a pebble falling into a deep pool, creating ripples that spread out in concentric circles.

Then, he began to sing.

"A pot of wine among the flowers, I drink alone, without a companion."

"Raising a cup to invite the bright moon, we become three with my shadow."

This song has been around for a long time. He originally planned to use it as the main song for a subsequent single release, but he's releasing it now for this competition!

It's not a cover; it's a brand new original Chinese-style song, adapted from Li Bai's "Drinking Alone Under the Moon."

This song has no fancy accompaniment and no complicated arrangement.

He alone, with just one instrument, held up the entire stage.

The poem is in classical style, describing drinking alone under the moon, the sorrow of parting, and the loneliness of a person drinking alone by the river and the moon.

Li Ziming's voice was deep and resonant.

Every word was pronounced clearly, and every sentence carried an indescribable charm.

The audience, who had been excited just moments before, were gradually drawn into a quiet mood by the song.

Even the fans who were waving their support signs frantically just moments before unconsciously put down what they were holding and listened quietly.

Zhou Xiaoya sat in the stands, watching Li Ziming on the stage.

"Tingting..." she whispered, "Li Ziming is really amazing."

Chen Tingting nodded without saying anything.

Lin Zhixing watched Li Ziming on stage from the waiting area.

This song is truly powerful.

The arrangement is extremely simple, but the simpler it is, the more skill it tests.

Li Ziming used a single instrument to support the entire stage performance, and her performance was incredibly moving.

The song has reached its climax.

Li Ziming's voice suddenly rose in pitch, adopting a Peking Opera style!

He also used Peking Opera vocals!

"My song lingers with the moon..."

"My dance is chaotic..."

A burst of cheers erupted from the crowd.

"Holy crap! Li Ziming can do Peking Opera singing too?"

"That's incredible! Absolutely incredible!"

"Is this the pinnacle of traditional Chinese style?"

"Li Ziming is about to be deified!"

Studio.

The live chat exploded.

"6666666!"

"This is so beautiful! The lyrics, the melody, the atmosphere!"

"Holy crap! That high note!!!"

"I cried, I really cried!!"

"Li Ziming is too strong!!"

"This song is even better than 'Half a Pot of Yarn'!!"

"A guqin solo paired with this sound is absolutely amazing!!"

"To be honest, I give the stage effects a perfect score."

"Lin Zhixing is in danger! How are we going to fight him?"

"Li Ziming's actions this time are so captivating, I've become a fan!"

"This is true traditional Chinese style! Those pop songs should learn from this!"

The last note, long and lingering, dissipated into the air along with the music.

perfect!

The scene was virtually flawless!

Whether it's his singing skills, artistic conception, or stage presence, he has reached the pinnacle of his career.

Two seconds of silence.

then.

There was thunderous applause.

"Li Ziming! Li Ziming!"

"Champion! Champion!"

Li Ziming sat in front of the zither, bowing his head slightly to calm himself.

On the mentors' panel, Han Xuening stood up excitedly and clapped vigorously.

Ye Lan sat there, clapping along, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.

Li Ziming's song is indeed quite powerful, but unfortunately...

"That's incredible!"

Zhou Xiaoya shouted, her voice hoarse, "This is really too strong! Brother Lin is under pressure!"

"Hmm." Chen Tingting bit her lip, "But Brother Lin has been preparing for a long time..."

The two exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat nervous.

......

On Weibo.

Li Ziming's votes began to increase rapidly the moment he finished singing.

The real-time vote counter is ticking faster and faster.

50 million.

80 million.

100 million!!

After singing one song, Li Ziming's votes exceeded one million, firmly occupying the top spot on the charts.

"Li Ziming's votes have surpassed one million!!!"

"It's broken one million! So fast?!"

"Too strong! Completely overwhelming!"

"Brother Zimo, let's go!!!"

"Oh no, Brother Lin is under so much pressure!"

"What do you mean it's over? Brother Lin hasn't even started yet!"

"Exactly! Don't rush!"

"But Li Ziming's song is really good; even I, a passerby, was moved."

"+1 for casual viewers, this song is absolutely amazing."

Live stream chat:

"One million votes!!!"

"Li Ziming is amazing!!!"

"Lin Zhixing is in trouble now!!!"

"Wait, Brother Lin is about to go on!!!"

......

The Lin family of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

Lin Wan'er stared at her phone screen, her brows furrowing.

"Li Ziming is so amazing..." she murmured to herself.

"What's wrong?" Wang Xiufen noticed her expression and became somewhat anxious. "Is the vote difference significant?"

"My cousin hasn't even gone up yet, he's sure to win!" Lin Wan'er clenched her little fist to cheer Lin Zhixing on.

......

The host returned to the stage.

"Thank you, Li Ziming, for the wonderful performance!"

"The next contestant has come a long way, accompanied by countless controversies, but also created countless miracles."

Some say he's just trying to attract attention, while others say he's a musical genius.

"He always manages to bring us unexpected surprises."

"That's him!"

"Lin! Zhi! Xing!"

The live stream chat was flooded with comments.

"He's here! He's here!"

"Brother Lin, Li Ziming has blew up the place, what are you going to do?"

"Don't be a coward! Let's take him down!"

"I just want to know, whose advice did Brother Lin listen to today?"

"No matter what song I sing, I've already prepared the tickets!"