My cousin asked me to go to Wuha, and Hanikezi stuck to me.

The images on the big screen continued to play.

There was no accompaniment, and no in-ear monitors.

With his eyes closed, Chen Yi's pure and penetrating a cappella voice instantly silenced the chaos in the audience.

"That high note... amazing." Deng Chao, sitting in the front row, couldn't help but rub the goosebumps on his arms.

Chen Chichi, unusually, didn't crack a joke and nodded while staring at the screen.

"He saved the entire production crew that night," Chen Chichi said in a low voice.

The image freezes on the moment Chen Yi puts down the microphone.

The audience was silent for two seconds, then erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The host walked back to the center of the stage with his cue cards.

"It's a battle of gods, truly a battle of gods." The host exclaimed repeatedly, "A newcomer who just debuted has managed to break into the nomination for this highly prestigious award with a less than three-minute a cappella performance."

The camera instantly cuts to Chen Yi in the sixth row of section B.

He leaned back in his chair, his expression calm, without even raising an eyebrow.

Inside the broadcast van 300 meters away.

Brother Zhuo stared intently at the monitor.

"Keep a close eye on his face!" Brother Zhuo gritted his teeth and gave the order. "I don't believe he's not nervous at all! If he doesn't win the award and his expression shows even the slightest sign of losing control or being unwilling to accept it, immediately take a screenshot and release a press release! The headline will be 'Chen Yi Misses Out on a Big Prize and Turns Black on the Spot!'"

On stage, the award presenter opened the gold-embossed envelope.

"The winner of Best Live Performance of the Year is—"

The entire audience held their breath.

"Lin Zhixuan!"

The moment the name was announced, thunderous cheers erupted from the crowd.

A veteran singer with twenty years in the industry, he truly deserves the title.

Brother Zhuo slapped his thigh suddenly.

"Quick! Cut to a close-up of Chen Yi!" Brother Zhuo roared.

The camera of Unit 3 was shoved right into Chen Yi's face.

There was no disappointment, no dark expression, and no stiffness or forced composure.

Upon hearing the name, Chen Yi stood up naturally, clapped his hands vigorously, and smiled genuinely.

That's a sign of absolute respect for top-tier predecessors.

"Damn it! Is this kid even a newbie?!" Brother Zhuo angrily ripped off his headset. "His facial expressions are even more impeccable than those old foxes!"

on the stage.

Lin Zhixuan accepted the trophy and walked to the microphone.

He looked down at the audience, his gaze sweeping over the top celebrities in the front row before finally settling on Section B.

"To be honest, I feel quite ashamed to receive this award today," Lin Zhixuan said, raising the trophy in his hand.

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

Lin Zhixuan smiled and looked in Chen Yi's direction.

"My palms were sweating when I watched the nomination video just now," Lin Zhixuan said with utmost sincerity. "Chen Yi's a cappella performance was textbook-worthy in terms of pitch, breath control, and stage presence. If I were in that disastrous situation, I wouldn't guarantee I could have sung as steadily as him."

All eyes in the room turned to Chen Yi.

"The younger generation is truly formidable." Lin Zhixuan raised his voice, "Chen Yi, I may win today due to my seniority, but the future of the Chinese music scene belongs to you."

The words fell.

Lin Zhixuan led the applause.

Deng Chao and Chen Chichi immediately stood up and clapped wildly.

Immediately afterwards, the singers, producers, and industry bigwigs in the front row all stood up.

Applause swept through the entire Olympic Stadium like a tsunami.

A full ten seconds.

No trophy, yet it felt like a coronation.

Chen Yi buttoned his suit jacket with one hand, took a step forward, and bowed deeply towards the stage.

Neither overbearing nor overbearing.

Just as he straightened up.

On the retina, a golden system notification popped up suddenly.

[The system detected a significant increase in the host's professional recognition within the industry.]

[Hidden achievement unlocked: Music Industry Access Pass.]

[Reward Distribution: S-level music resources from subsequent parallel worlds will be unconditionally and preferentially accessible to the host.]

Chen Yi looked at the line of gold characters and gently rubbed his fingers along the edge of his trouser seam.

A license to enter the music industry.

Isn't the new executive at Star Entertainment Media trying to use capital to block his path?

Now, the road is completely open.

Chen Yi sat back down in his chair, his gaze returning to the stage.

The ceremony is drawing to a close.

The host stepped onto the stage, his tone becoming more relaxed.

"Most of the awards tonight have already been given out. The next award is a battleground for all the major TV stations and video platforms."

The host kept everyone in suspense.

"Best music variety show of the year".

"Please welcome our award presenter, Hanikezi!"

The stirring music started again.

The lights in the aisle on the right side of the stage came on.

Hanikezi, carrying her golden Dunhuang flying apsara haute couture gown and wearing high heels, walked step by step towards the center of the spotlight.

She possessed a striking, almost aggressive beauty, yet also carried a hint of naive aloofness.

Chen Yi sat in the sixth row of section B, with one hand resting on the armrest.

His gaze swept across the sea of ​​people and landed directly on that golden figure.

The USB drive in my pocket was digging into my fingertips.

He had promised her that he would give her the best script.

Inside the broadcast van 300 meters away.

Brother Zhuo picked up the walkie-talkie again, his eyes bloodshot and his voice hoarse.

"All cameras! Keep a close eye on those two!" Brother Zhuo suddenly raised his voice, "She's about to leave the stage! This is her last chance tonight!"