Life countdown begins, ice queen bursts into security room

The recording took place at the venue at 10 a.m. the next day.

With all the lights on, the blue and white light illuminated the stage floor.

Shen Nian stood in the center of the stage, holding a microphone, facing the empty seats of the jury.

"Each time, I find strength amidst hesitation and loneliness—"

"Even when I'm deeply hurt, I never shed a tear—"

The sound spread out from the overhead sound system. Over at the mixing console, the sound engineer looked up and gave a thumbs-up to the audience.

The rehearsal went smoothly.

Shen Nian's condition is much better than in the first episode.

Her positioning was precise, and her transition with the band was clean and efficient.

"Alright, come down now." Jiang Fan waved to her from the side curtain.

Shen Nian handed the microphone to the staff member next to her and walked off the stage.

"How are you feeling?"

"It's pretty good." Shen Nian pursed her lips. "It's easier than last time."

This is true.

Last time she walked the runway, her hands were shaking as she gripped the hem of her skirt. This time, she was much more relaxed and stood on stage with confidence.

"Let's go back to the hotel and rest first."

The three of them came out of the back door of the venue and got into the production crew's van.

Shen Nian leaned against the window and closed her eyes for a while in the car. Zhou Yutong came over and draped a coat over her shoulders. She was very gentle and quiet, and seemed much more sensible than when she first arrived.

-

Top floor of the hotel, executive suite.

Tang Yingxue stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a glass of red wine in her hand.

Outside the window, the Xiangjiang River makes a bend, and the afternoon sun shines on the water, shimmering with scattered golden light.

The phone screen lit up briefly.

News about Qin Wanhao.

"Everything's arranged. Just play your best tonight."

Tang Yingxue looked at it for two seconds, didn't reply, and put her phone face down on the bedside table.

She walked to the mirror in the bathroom.

A champagne-colored silk nightgown, the curve at the chest stretches the fabric into a full shape.

She leaned closer to the mirror and looked at the corners of her eyes.

She's well-maintained, but fine lines have still appeared.

At the age of thirty-one, he has won three Golden Melody Awards, and his song "Light Years" is still sung today.

She held the second-highest position among the Four Heavenly Queens for four years.

I can't get up there.

Those below can't get up either.

Until recently.

Hsu Ching-ya's album "Red Bean" broke a five-year sales record.

Su Yuyan's new song immediately topped the charts upon release.

The two women rushed upwards one after the other at an abnormally fast pace.

And the source of all this points to the same name.

Jiang Fan.

Tang Yingxue opened the wardrobe.

My fingers traced across a dozen or so clothes hangers, finally settling on a black fitted dress.

She took it off and held it up against herself, then turned halfway around in front of the mirror.

She will do as Qin Wanhao says tonight.

As for Jiang Fan—

She hung the clothes back up and changed into another one with a lower neckline.

I need to experience it for myself.

-

Six o'clock in the afternoon.

Several buses were parked in the plaza outside the venue, with signs on their bodies reading "For the Audience of The Voice of China".

The jury members disembarked one after another and lined up to verify their identities before entering the venue.

The crowd included music students, music critics, and music lovers.

Each issue will randomly replace a portion of the content to ensure freshness.

The selection process looked quite professional.

However, some people received a transfer record on their phones along with their admission passes.

-

5:30 PM, in the dressing room.

Shen Nian sat in the makeup chair, and the makeup artist was touching up her makeup.

Zhou Yutong squatted by the coffee table, playing Snake on her Nokia phone, the "beep beep beep" electronic sound filling the whole room.

Jiang Fan sat on the sofa, flipping through the program schedule on the coffee table.

Tonight's episode is similar to the first one.

The ranking competition involves eight singers each performing one song, with a thousand people voting to rank them.

Next comes the challenge round, where the two singers eliminated in the previous season each choose an opponent to sing a duet with, and the audience votes to determine the winner.

Shen Nian ranked first in the first episode, so it's impossible for her to be at the bottom in the overall rankings of the two episodes.

Jiang Fan tossed the process sheet back onto the coffee table and leaned back on the sofa.

The makeup artist packed up her tools and left.

"Brother Fan, do you think Tang Yingxue will cause trouble again tonight?" Zhou Yutong asked without looking up, her eyes fixed on the snake on the screen.

Who cares?

Shen Nian was adjusting her earrings in front of the mirror when she met Jiang Fan's gaze in the mirror, and her lips twitched slightly.

"I'm fine."

Outside in the corridor, the sound of staff running footsteps and intermittent instructions from walkie-talkies could be heard—"Lights in Area A, signal confirmed in the control room," "The jury is beginning to enter."

Jiang Fan glanced at his phone.

7:45.

The live stream will continue in fifteen minutes.

-

The live stream started at 8:00 AM sharp.

Teacher He stood in the center of the stage, and after a brief opening, he reiterated the competition format for the second episode.

Then came the drawing of lots.

The eight singers took turns drawing balls from the lottery box.

Chen Hao drew number 8, making him the last one to draw.

Zhang Yihan drew number 4, and her expression remained calm.

It was Shen Nian's turn.

She reached in, touched it for two seconds, and then pulled her hand out.

6 number.

Final order of appearance: Zhao Pengfei No. 1, Wang Mingxuan No. 2, Lin Ke No. 3, Zhang Yihan No. 4, Su Xiaoman No. 5, Shen Nian No. 6, Liu Yuhang No. 7, Chen Hao No. 8.

The two challengers also made their appearances – singers Han Bing and Fang Xiaoxiao, who were eliminated in the previous season.

Han Bing chose Zhao Pengfei, while Fang Xiaoxiao chose Su Xiaoman.

They always pick the easy targets.

-

The ranking tournament begins.

The first three singers performed adequately.

Zhao Pengfei switched to a faster song, which was an improvement over the previous episode.

Lin chose a love song; her voice was sweet and still captivating, creating a good atmosphere at the event.

the fourth.

Zhang Yihan.

When she went on stage, she changed into a burgundy evening gown with a clean-cut shoulder line, and her aura was much stronger than in the first episode.

The intro is heavy with drumbeats and electronic sound effects, completely different from the gentle style of the first episode.

This song is aggressive.

Zhang Yihan's voice soars from the very first syllable, with high notes coming one after another in the chorus, perfect transitions, and every breath perfectly timed.

Jiang Fan stood in the lounge watching the live stream, his brow furrowing slightly.

The production quality of this song is a cut above the rest.

With a catchy melody and a well-defined arrangement, this song avoids all the issues that Jay Chou raised in the last episode.

Zhang Yihan finished singing the last note and stopped.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

On the mentor's panel, Tang Yingxue was the first to pick up the microphone.

"Yihan, I have to say—you really impressed me this time."

Her tone was sincere, and her smile was just right.

"The teachers gave some suggestions in the last episode, and you've taken them all to heart. The choice of this song was very smart, and the arrangement perfectly matches your vocal characteristics. Most importantly—you've found your own style on stage."

Tang Yingxue put down the microphone and led the applause.

This time, Jay Chou didn't disagree and nodded: "There has indeed been improvement. The power in the chorus is much better than last time."

Peter Chan adjusted his glasses and added, "The song choice was indeed excellent. Keep it up."

All three mentors gave it high praise.

The live stream chat was flooded with comments—

"Zhang Yihan is definitely in for a good show this time."

"This song is amazing, what a divine production!"

"Does it feel even more powerful than Shen Nian's song?"

"Don't rush, Shen Nian hasn't sung yet."

"I have to say, Tang Yingxue's black dress is absolutely stunning."

"Cameraman, aren't you giving Tang Yingxue too much screen time?"

Zhang Yihan bowed on stage, and when she turned to leave, the corners of her mouth were turned up in a wide smile.

As Shen Nian passed by the backstage passage, she happened to be coming out of the dressing room to wait for her turn.

The two met face to face in the corridor.

Zhang Yihan stopped and turned her head to the side.

"Niannian, you have to do your best!"

He spoke in a light tone, with a slight upward slant at the end, and walked away with a smile.

Shen Nian stood there, watching her figure disappear around the corner.

Zhou Yutong followed behind, her expression grim: "What does she mean by that?"

Shen Nian didn't say anything, and turned to walk towards the waiting area.

As I walked to the side entrance, the fifth singer, Su Xiaoman, had just finished her performance, her face still covered in sweat.

Shen Nian stood behind the curtain.

The stage lights are changing, gradually transitioning from warm orange to moon white.

Teacher He's voice came from the front—

"Next up, please welcome our sixth singer—Shen Nian!"