I desperately want to win on the peninsula

Thinking of this, Lin Qianqiao turned around and returned to the AOMG group, too lazy to bother with the pointless people.

After Song Minho finished speaking, his words were quite emotional, leaving the audience with mixed feelings.

Such is reality; people will always sympathize with the weak and unconsciously feel sorry for them.

When it was time for the champion to speak, Lin Qianqiao raised the microphone but before he could even speak, the audience below roared his name like a tidal wave, as if welcoming a new king to the throne.

This caused Lin Qianqiao to pause for a moment, then he couldn't help but smile, raising his eyebrows and making a listening gesture, which instantly caused an even louder sound.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Qianqiao raised the microphone to his mouth, and the audience below tacitly stopped shouting and listened attentively to his next speech.

"Hmm... I was very surprised to win this championship, or rather, I never thought I would win it... I would like to thank Starship, the company that helped me the most along the way, President Kim Age and Director Seo Hyun-joo and all the staff, my mentors and producers at AOMG, and finally my strongest support... my teammates at MONSTAX."

Having prepared a script beforehand, Lin Qianqiao read a long list of polite thank-yous before adding a few lines of his own: "Since Zhou Xian isn't here today, that's perfect... I'll borrow a line from his song 'Easter Egg Video': Kyo's story doesn't end here. The movie ending doesn't mean the end. My story is still—to be continued..."

"Aaaaaaah!"

"I'll wait for you, Kyo-na—"

"You deserve it, saranghae~"

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience below erupted in waves of cheers, with all sorts of responses, but one thing was unanimous.

That is, everyone's eyes were fixed on the dazzling boy in the center of the stage, with a faint smile on his lips, and his eyes shining like stars under the lights, sparkling with a unique starlight. His slightly restrained face could drive countless people crazy, making it hard to suppress the desire to desecrate him.

This scene caused both the audience at the scene and those watching the live broadcast to hold their breath. Such a divine and magnificent face drew the attention of countless viewers.

Meanwhile, everyone in AOMG received the reverse support gifts from the production team. Jay Park grabbed a handful and kept throwing them at the audience below, and the others followed suit.

Exy, who was initially shy, gradually became excited and started throwing small gifts around amidst the warm atmosphere of others.

The final fireworks burst forth from the left, and the show gradually came to a close.

After the celebration, the group escorted Lin Qianqiao off the stage. It's estimated that there were Pink contestants on the staff, and they also encountered some staff members who came to congratulate them along the way, which was quite interesting.

Backstage, there's not much to say; after packing up, it's naturally time for Patty Time.

Jay Park patted Lin Qianqiao's chest, gave a wicked smile, and said very solemnly, "Our champion said he'd pay for tonight's meal, so I won't argue with that. But—the second half of the club is on me, and all the drinks are mine! We're not leaving until we're drunk!" After he finished speaking, he patted his chest hard, showing his generosity and magnanimity.

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone backstage transformed into a cheerleader. The guys who were packing up stopped what they were doing and turned around to applaud and cheer, praising the two for their generosity.

"Ohhhhhh!!"

"atmosphere!!"

The others were in high spirits, and Exy joined in, jumping and dancing. She seemed quite involved, enjoying herself immensely.

Lin Qianqiao smiled and slowly walked towards the place where he kept his personal belongings. At this moment, his backpack kept vibrating, and those who did not know the situation might have thought that he had forgotten to close the small toys hidden inside.

Fortunately, Lin Qianqiao knew what was going on. She unzipped her bag and took out her phone. She didn't even need to turn on the phone because the message box on the lock screen kept scrolling up and down, so the screen never went black.

Unlocking his phone and glancing at the messages, Lin Qianqiao's lips twitched slightly. It turned out that MONSTAX's group chat was spamming him with mentions.

Since the champion would receive a Kia car, this group of people got the idea that they should take a road trip after getting the car, and even kindly offered to accompany him, so that they could break in the new car and so on.

In short, at this point, MONSTAX could barely be considered to have a strong team spirit... Their opinions were so unified, it was unbelievable.

After a moment's thought, Lin Qianqiao decided to pretend she couldn't see it and exit the group chat.

Seeing other friends and relatives makes me feel much better; at least the blessings are genuine and they're very good at talking.

The only ones who can talk well here are Da Xiao and Xiao Xuan. Da Xiao is loud and quirky, asking him if he's going to drink tonight to win a trophy... and even suggesting that she try it too if she wants.

The little one is incredibly arrogant. I guess he reverted to his true nature after winning the championship; the supportive encouragement he showed a few days ago is gone.

She even said it was expected, but what's most ridiculous is that she spoke in the tone of a senior artist, urging him to keep up the good work and strive to become a popular artist as soon as possible, so that he would be qualified to stand alongside her and make a name for himself.

I wonder if it's because she started a studio with her sister and became a small boss, but she acts all high and mighty and makes grand promises as if they're real.

Fortunately, my dog ​​friend is as emotionally intelligent as ever. His long and eloquent post warmed my heart. It explained why I couldn't watch the show all the time, while also mentioning some trivial things about him from the program. Finally, his blessing was very brief and simple.

They even posted a special emoji of a shy puppy with pink bubbles.

You can tell at a glance that she's very considerate of people's feelings; she's suitable for...

After replying to everyone, he didn't need to pack anything; he simply picked up his shoulder bag, slung it across his body, and prepared to leave.

Needless to say, my wallet is going to take a big hit tonight. The good thing is that it will be replenished soon. The prize money and music revenue will probably arrive around autumn, and my wallet will be full by then.

So, Lin Qianqiao could fleece these people tonight, stuffing as much as they wanted into her pockets, and she paid for everything without any fear.

Jay Park meticulously booked restaurants and nightclubs, and the group left the TV station and drove straight to their destination.

However, while AOMG was celebrating their victory, popular posts online were also filled with expressions of joy.

For example, one fan said: "From the first time I met him to following in his footsteps, I went from not understanding him to wanting to understand him, and gradually I found myself liking him more and more. The whole process was as simple as drinking water."

Some fans said that winning the championship was no surprise, it was too obvious and easy.

The performances and screenshots from the final stage were immediately posted on fan clubs and forums, with the screenshot of the final speech going straight to the top of the trending searches.

Naver also had four real-time trending topics related to SMTM.

The champion is Lin Qianqiao.

2#Kyo's Undefeated Legend

#4 Invincible Champion Road

Anyone who surfs the internet, whether a fan of SMTM or a casual observer, will be bombarded with information tonight, because the discussions are spreading incredibly fast.

……

The night was beautiful, with countless stars dotting the sky, which meant the air quality was also quite good.

A car was driving on the road, and pedestrians were chatting in twos and threes under the neon lights on the street.

Lin Qianqiao rested his chin on his hand, looking at the street scene outside. The wind blowing in from the car window lifted his black bangs.

The initial excitement of winning the championship had just faded, and calm gradually took over. He silently reviewed the gains and losses of winning the SMTM championship.

He seemed to have no rivals on the show, and the contestants he faced were powerless against him, but that was only on the surface.

It's worth mentioning that among the four contestants at the time, he had the lowest probability of winning the championship.

According to the usual script, he should have knelt down and left the field in the semi-finals of the final four. His victory was indeed largely due to luck.

The reason is quite simple: Lin Qianqiao's opponent in the semi-finals was a stay-at-home dad. The stay-at-home dad had a commendable advantage: he was an ordinary person who had not signed with any agency and was completely single.

Now that you mention it, I guess you'll understand.

As long as the father signed with Ment TV or Brand New, which is wholly owned by CJ, even if Lin Qianqiao was a Rapper God and his skills were so good that he was on par with 2Pac and Biggie, it wouldn't matter.

Therefore, once a new dad chooses either of these two companies, he only needs to sign his name on the personal financial contract and then join the loving CJ family.

After the semi-final match, Lin Qianqiao had to say goodbye on the spot.

So, before the recording, Lin Qianqiao and Zhou Xian discussed it.

Then the two held a small meeting with the company, explained the situation directly, and asked the company to put all their bets on Zhou Xian, which resulted in the formation of an all-star lineup.

If you lose in the end, there's nothing more to say.

Then the interesting part comes: the dad seems to have a lot of principles. Maybe it's because he's been away from the hip-hop scene for a long time, or maybe he's been a corporate slave for too long. The selfless, dedicated dad is back in action.

It's also possible that he has a harmonious family, a loving wife, and is now a father, bringing out his kind nature.

All of the above are possible...

In the end, he didn't choose either of those two companies, but instead signed with Nijisanji, MaMaMoo's agency.

This is why Ment TV rushed to sign the female contestant from "UR" ahead of schedule, even though they were accused of rigging the deal.

It's hard for anyone to accept that artists created by their own TV station don't get the biggest benefits.

This factor resulted in the semi-final match between Lin Qianqiao and the stay-at-home dad becoming a fair contest.

The other group's choice came down to the TV station's decision, which might have been influenced by first impressions... Song Min-ho ultimately won.

Subsequently, the production team didn't tolerate the new dad and took drastic measures, which were then edited into the third episode of SMTM. This was the stage after the fierce battle between Starship's mainstay and YG's parent company, a true clash of titans.

This move not only dashed the audience's expectations, but also caused the number of viewers for the "dad" stage to plummet, making him the contestant with the lowest viewership among the top four... After the competition, he disappeared without a trace, and nobody cared about him anymore.

To be honest, when Lin Qianqiao beat the dad and saw that her opponent in the final was Song Minhao, she had a feeling that the championship was within her grasp.

On the one hand, Song Min-ho's rap skills are not convincing enough, a fact well-known to everyone except his fans.

His problem is similar to Exy's: he has too few technical skills, or he may not be able to integrate them. If I remember correctly, this guy has been practicing rap for many years since the Block B subunit.

His problem is that at first glance, his tone is acceptable, his flow is fine, and his tone is also very sophisticated... The problem lies in the fact that there is nothing wrong with it; it's too plain.

If you listen to Song Min-ho's featured collaborations, you'll notice this issue, especially his collaborations with top rappers or singers.

His hook and intro are perfect, stylish and chili... but when it comes to the verse, his vocal quality is lacking, it just doesn't have the right texture.

So, the verse part immediately fell apart. After practicing for so many years, I guess I really just don't have the talent.

The TV station must have veteran rapper consultants, so they must be well aware of this situation. After all, the fourth season of SMTM had the highest ratings. Choosing Song Min-ho, who is not convincing and would lower the level of professionalism, is obviously not a reliable option.

The main reason is that Song Min-ho's image and persona are so well done. He gets along well with the contestants, jokes around with them, and is very approachable.

However, this is a major factor that significantly detracts from the appeal of rappers.

The most important other aspect is that YG Entertainment is a bit arrogant, which may be related to President Yang's unique personality. He always maintains an air of mystery, which is commonly known as not letting people go.

They act like Erlang Shen from Guanjiangkou, only obeying orders and not proclamations. They only do tasks depending on their mood, and whether they put in the effort is another matter. They're just giving you face from now on.

Starship had no such concerns and fully cooperated with the subsequent work.

Moreover, Lin Qianqiao's commercial value is worth exploring, and it is only natural for them to share profits during a short-term cooperation.

Since he started participating in the show, he has been continuously absorbing the benefits of the traffic, and his ability to summarize and generalize is exceptional. Now he has gathered a large number of loyal fans who cheer him on with great enthusiasm.

Therefore, let's keep things separate. When one party's interests are maximized over the other's, even a three-year-old knows which option to choose.

In an era where profit is paramount, the production team will naturally make the fairest and most impartial choice.

Currently, Lin Qianqiao and Zhou Xian's schedules are filled with work related to Ment TV.

For example, she will have some screen time in "UR", and I heard she will also appear in a major program.

Participation in performances is a basic requirement, but it's difficult to assess travel expenses...

Gain means loss, and unequal transactions mean greater costs.

Lin Qianqiao was well aware of this, and sighed speechlessly. Big shots always liked to do fancy things, and even if he was prepared, they still caught him off guard.

He wasn't overly anxious about winning or losing, after all, he had completed the journey and experienced the joy of victory.

However, the moment I stepped out of the TV station, my primitive brain returned to normal, and the excitement vanished instantly.

It's obvious that there will be a lot of tedious and pointless work to be done afterward, which is why he's having a bit of a headache. It feels like he's been deprived of his vacation during the offseason. If this were the NBA, he would have filed for arbitration with the labor department.

But we have to cooperate and do all of this well, since it's part of the deal, so let's just leave a good impression.

With that thought in mind, Lin Qianqiao stopped reviewing the problem. After all, there was no problem that could be solved, and she could just go with the flow.

The car was quiet at this moment. Everyone had gathered very early this morning, probably because they had gotten up very early and endured a long wait.

Most of the passengers in the car were resting with their eyes closed, but the driver wasn't, so there was no need to worry about fatigue driving.

Lin Qianqiao relaxed and glanced at Exy sitting next to her. The girl was fast asleep, and the occasional swaying of the car as it turned made her head bob around, which was quite amusing.

It was obvious that she hadn't slept well for the past few days. The tension from the impromptu performance controlled her mind, and worries and anxieties lingered in her heart.

Fortunately, tonight's outcome was good; let's just say she was forcibly dragged off her holiday to a road trip.

When the car stopped at a rather upscale-looking restaurant, it was probably the place that Jay Park had booked.

Exy didn't even need to shout; the sound of the other passenger opening the car door woke her up, not to mention the guy yelling at the people in the back seat to get off after he got off.

When she opened her eyes, she was dazed. She glanced around at her surroundings in a daze, and finally her gaze fell on the boy next to her. She tilted her head.

"We've arrived at the restaurant for a big meal," Lin Qian said with a smile upon seeing this.

"Oh...oh!" Exy was a beat slow to react, her mind not quite processing it at first, but she quickly remembered that this was the car to the party. Her head, which had been tilted to one side, straightened up immediately, her eyes widened, and she unconsciously raised her voice in response to his reminder.

"Let's get off the bus and go inside too."

"Inside……"

The two got out of the car and followed the group into the restaurant. The advantage of gathering with President Park is that everything is arranged, so there are no worries.

This is a godsend for people who are prone to overthinking and have difficulty making choices.

While waiting for the food to be served, someone mentioned wanting to post it on social media, and then the group took the opportunity to take a photo to verify their identity.

Most of them wanted to take photos with Lin Qian by chance. He didn't say much or refuse, and cooperated when he was asked to.

I heard that Jay Park is the biggest star with the most SNS fans at the event, so Lin Qianqiao pulled Exy over to take several photos with him.

After taking photos and posting them on social media, they start chatting and bragging.

Soon, restaurant staff pushed food carts into the private rooms one after another, and the tables were gradually filled with fragrant food.

Several more bottles of expensive imported liquor were opened, the clinking of glasses was crisp and clear, ice cubes floated in the amber liquid, and the atmosphere in the private room gradually became lively as glasses were exchanged.

This little bit of wine is just an appetizer; the real action is probably in the next round.

In short, tonight is sure to be a night of enjoyment.

It is both a celebration of victory and the beginning of a new chapter in the journey ahead.