From unemployment in crosstalk to top star in Chinese entertainment

[How dare you smear my beloved sister!]

Stage lighting cascaded down from the dome, with LED screens on both sides forming a pair of outstretched wings, and the ground covered with fine LED beads, resembling a silent starry sky when dark.

When Yang Mi finished singing the last note, applause and laughter erupted from the audience.

When Yang Mi returned to the judges' panel, Na Ying patted her on the shoulder with a smile and said frankly, "You've improved, you've really improved." Yang Mi made a pleading expression and sat back down on the judges' panel.

"Next—" Wang Han announced loudly from the side of the stage, "Please welcome the queen of Mandopop, Ms. Na Ying!"

The grand finale is here!

[Sister Na's status is off the charts!]

Na-young entered the stage without any opening remarks. She nodded slightly to the band, indicating that they could begin.

This song, "Ink," is the theme song for the TV series "Silent Separation." Its melody is deep and melodious, like a drop of ink slowly spreading in clear water. The moment she sang her first line, the entire audience fell silent.

Nayoung's voice was as steady as a nail driven into the floor, the ending note rising slightly before cleanly fading away, without a trace of unnecessary emotion. Some audience members were already quietly wiping away tears.

Na-jie's singing skills are undeniable.

[A true diva is a diva; you can tell how professional she is the moment she opens her mouth.]

Every time I hear this song, I feel like crying.

The camera pans across the preparation area.

The seven contestants sat side by side.

Zhai Tianlin closed his eyes and nodded slightly along with the melody. Zhou Xiao'ou and Hua Chenyu crossed their arms and looked focused. Dilireba rested his chin on his hand and stared at the giant screen in a daze. Bai Baihe rested her hands on her knees and glanced at Yu Liang's direction from time to time.

Then the camera zooms in to the corner.

Jia Jialiang lowered his head, clasped his hands on his lap, and rubbed his knuckles with his thumbs.

Then sweep to the side—

Yu Liang leaned against the sofa armrest, his head tilted to one side, his eyes closed. A thin white blanket had been draped over him at some point.

The live chat exploded instantly.

[Is she asleep?]

[Yu Liang, wake up! This is a live broadcast!]

Paid sleep? I'm impressed.

Wait, who put that blanket on him?

I think I just saw Dilraba get up...

[The blanket that Dilraba covered him with! I took a screenshot!!]

Could there really be something going on between them?

[What are you thinking? With Reba's current status, how can Yu Liang, an obscure 18th-tier actor, compare?]

Sitting at the other end of the preparation area, Dilireba sat upright, looking straight ahead, intently watching Naying's performance. When the camera zoomed in on her, her ears turned slightly red.

Wu Yifan couldn't help but yawn even on the judges' panel. He rubbed his temples; he'd spent the entire night scrolling through his phone.

Half of the reason is that the "look at this side, it's so long and wide" meme from before the Lunar New Year has already been adapted into a 2.0 version on Bilibili. The more he doesn't respond, the more the parody videos are played.

More importantly, his PR team has been unable to find a suitable solution, which is giving him a major headache.

He sighed and looked up at Yu Liang, who was sleeping on the screen in the preparation area.

No one cares if I sleep like this, but if it were me, someone would definitely post it online and scold me.

Sometimes it's good not to be so famous.

Unlike me, who was secretly photographed just now for yawning.

Damn it,

Wu Yifan couldn't help but curse inwardly.

He then struck a new pose to make himself look even more handsome.

An inescapable fate

是你

Ah, losing you

Ah, I've lost you—

Na-young's last note faded.

The entire audience stood up and applauded.

Wang Han slowly walked onto the stage.

"Thank you, Teacher Naying, and thank you to the three judges for their wonderful performances." He stood still, his voice steady and powerful.

"Let's welcome our seven contestants to the stage."

The lights came on.

Yu Liang and six other guests filed out from the preparation area and stood in a row in the center of the stage.

Yu Liang and Reba are right next to each other.

Yu Liang wore a black fitted shirt today, tucked into dark gray trousers, highlighting her sharp waistline. The sleeves were rolled up to her forearms, revealing a section of her shapely forearms.

He had just been woken up, and his hair was slightly messy, but his face was well-defined with a high nose bridge. When the light shone from the side, the girls in the room couldn't help but want to take a second look.

Dilraba stood next to him, wearing a wine-red velvet halter dress that reached her ankles, with a perfectly fitted waist.

Her long hair was loosely tied back, with a few stray strands falling beside her ears, and her collarbone gleamed softly under the light. She stood upright with her hands clasped in front of her, like a carefully tended rose.

The two stood together, one dressed in black with a cold and aloof air, the other in a bright red dress.

The height difference was just right; Yu Liang was more than half a head taller than her, while Dilraba's head only reached his chin. When the camera panned from the side, their silhouettes overlapped, like a promotional poster for an idol drama.

The comments section instantly erupted in excitement.

[What an amazing combination!]

The production team must have done this on purpose, putting them together.

[Is the idol drama director here? You can hand over the script now.]

Why isn't this good-looking duo acting in movies instead of singing?

[Family members, I'm totally shipping this couple! What's their name? The "Cool & Hot" couple?]

[Wrong, it should be called—A Tale of Two Extremes!]

Wang Han walked up to Yu Liang and handed him the microphone.

"Yu Liang, your 'Life of Dialogue' segment yesterday opened the eyes of many people. However, there are still many viewers who don't know you—come on, introduce yourself to everyone."

Yu Liang bowed slightly: "Thank you, Brother Han."

He looked up at the camera, his tone calm and unhurried.

Good morning to the audience, mentors, and netizens on Douyin.

"I am Yu Liang, a contestant in this season of 'The Voice of the Actor'. My name is Liang from QQ Liangliang."

[I give up, that's QQ Bouncy, okay!]

Someone immediately commented in the live chat.

"I'm a crosstalk performer from Deyun Society, and I've also been learning acting recently. I'm here today mainly to see if I can sing a few lines besides just talking."

Wang Han chuckled: "The way crosstalk comes up is just different; even their self-introductions sound like tongue twisters."

"Brother Han, how about you hand me a board, and I'll perform a piece for you?" Yu Liang was the type to take any opportunity to climb the ladder.

The two of them had developed a certain level of understanding through their back-and-forth exchanges.

"Alright, alright, today isn't your special." Wang Han said with a smile, quickly moving the microphone away.

The audience burst into laughter.

"Come on, next up is our familiar and famous actor, Mr. Zhai Tianlin!"

Wang Han will introduce them in order of ranking.

The crowd applauded.

"Hello, Brother Han," Zhai Tianlin said as he stepped forward.

"As we all know, our teacher Zhai Tianlin is a PhD from Beijing Film Academy. Dr. Zhai, your dissertation should be finished by now, right? As far as I know, it is currently in the review stage."

It's mid-May, the time for papers to be submitted for review. Wang Han asked Zhai Tianlin this academic question, hoping to showcase his knowledge on screen.

Zhai Tianlin smiled slightly, his demeanor composed, carrying a hint of superiority:

"As Brother Han said, the thesis has already been written, and now is the critical period for blind review."

"You must be under a lot of pressure lately?"

"Yes, during this period, I was filming, appearing on variety shows, revising my thesis, and dealing with expert reviews. The pressure was indeed quite high."

Moreover, the requirements for doctoral dissertations at film schools are very high, requiring repeated polishing and revision of details, and they are expected to pass rigorously...

Zhai Tianlin, who has a reputation as a top student, talks endlessly about this topic.

"Okay, then I wish Professor Zhai Tianlin a successful dissertation and that he will successfully obtain his doctoral degree from Beijing Film Academy."

Wang Han then interacted with the other guests in turn.

When it was Jia Jialiang's turn, Wang Han asked him about his expectations for the match.

Jia Jialiang took the microphone, thought for a moment, and instead of responding with jokes as he usually does, he simply said, "I'm a little nervous, but I'll do my best."

Jia Jialiang spoke in a calm tone and then retreated.

Everyone was slightly taken aback. Jia Jialiang, who always had a mouthful of cheesy pickup lines and could liven up the atmosphere at any time, was nowhere to be seen.

"Alright, please move to the preparation area to prepare for the upcoming King of Singers competition."

Yu Liang and the others nodded, expressed their gratitude, and then took the elevator back to the preparation area.

After the contestants left the stage,

Wang Han continued with the rest of the program.

"In this competition, the combined scores from both rounds will eliminate one contestant. All contestants, please prepare your performances." "Every truly moving live performance is never just a solo act by the singer on stage. Before the competition begins, please allow me to introduce tonight's band members!"

"Welcome Music Director, Ms. Liang Qiaobai!"

"Guitar player – Mr. Huang Zhongxian!"

"Bassist—Teacher Chen Shuyu!"

"The drummer—"

……

"The notaries present today are Ms. Liu Liping and Ms. Wang Yiman from the Xiangshi Notary Office of Hunan Province!"

"Welcome."

Wang Han paused slightly and looked at the camera.

"I now declare that the second half of the 'Singer's Voice' Season 1 competition for the title of 'King of Singers' has officially begun!"

"Please welcome our first contestant!"

He glanced down at the cue card, then looked up and spoke in a steady voice.

"Jia—Jia—Liang!"

"The piece he brought to perform is—'Not That Proud'!"

Wait, this melody...

Which drama did his wife star in?

[The person upstairs is showing their age.]

[No way, no way, he actually chose this song??]

[Is this... eating green blood buns?]