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The last note of "Anhe Bridge" falls softly.

The lingering effect still echoed in the recording studio, refusing to dissipate for a long time.

The entire room fell silent for several seconds.

Everyone was still immersed in that simple melody, not yet snapping out of their daze.

The silence was broken when the host strode onto the stage.

"Based on the review and statistics."

His voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Jiang Che wins this match!"

"The challenger is eliminated!"

The voice just fell.

There was thunderous applause.

The entire recording studio seemed to be ablaze, with cheers rising in waves.

The result was not in any suspense.

But when it was officially announced, it still got people excited.

The Shengda contestant, pale-faced and dejected, walked off the stage.

They came full of provocation, but left speechless.

He still can't understand how he could lose so cleanly when he had such great songs that Shengda had spent a lot of money to buy.

……

On stage, the three mentors did not applaud.

They exchanged a meaningful glance.

There was something hidden in those eyes that no one else had told them.

Qin Lie held his teacup but didn't take a sip for a long time.

He knew better than anyone else that the song that Shengda contestant sang just now was not up to his own standard.

Every nuance of that song evokes a familiar feeling.

The direction of the harmonies and the hooks in the chorus are all marked by Lu Ming, the top-notch songwriter under Shengda.

Can't hide.

He turned his head and whispered something to Shen Yan.

"You figured out where that song came from, didn't you?"

Shen Yan nodded calmly.

"Um."

"It was his doing, there's no doubt about it."

The two exchanged a glance, and both read the same answer in each other's eyes.

That was a song I bought.

A song written by a top-tier, award-winning songwriter, but attributed to a newcomer.

Cheng Xue sighed softly and remained silent.

She could tell too.

However, due to the rules, since the song was labeled as "original," they couldn't openly point it out.

……

But it was precisely because they understood this that the three mentors were more shocked than anyone else.

Jiang Che's rendition of "Anhe Bridge" overshadowed it.

He won against a much more formidable opponent than against a mere rookie.

He clearly went head-to-head with that top-tier gold medal creator, even through the other contestant.

Moreover, the victory was decisive and swift.

There was no hesitation or delay.

What does this mean?

Qin Lie pondered this matter repeatedly in his heart.

A young man who hasn't been in the industry for long.

On the most rigorous and unadulterated track of originality.

They firmly suppressed Shengda's trump card creator.

The original track is where true skill is most tested.

Arrangement can be done by a team, and singing skills can be honed through practice.

Originality is possible, relying on what's in your mind.

You can't fool people, and you can't borrow it.

Jiang Che, on this track, defeated a top expert who had been immersed in the industry for decades.

Outrageous.

It's too ridiculous.

The more the three mentors thought about it, the more alarmed they became.

They have seen talented newcomers.

But someone like Jiang Che can produce one song after another, mastering all different styles to the highest level, and even directly defeating top-tier creators.

This is the first time I've encountered this in all my years in the industry.

Qin Lie held the cup of tea, which had long since gone cold, and remained in a daze for a long time.

He even had a thought.

If this kid is willing to focus on creating original content, I'm afraid no one in this industry will be able to keep him in check in the future.

Shen Yan also had the same idea.

The song that Shengda bought has exquisite arrangement and a catchy hook; it's a great song that could easily top the charts on its own.

But it collapsed immediately when it encountered "Anhe Bridge".

The problem lies in the fact that it was meticulously pieced together by someone.

Jiang Che's song, however, grew from his heart.

When you compare these two things side by side, they are not even in the same league.

You can buy the sheet music, but you can't buy the soul.

Shen Yan said something in a low voice, as if he were sighing, or as if he were making a final judgment on this matter.

Cheng Xue heard this and nodded gently.

None of the three spoke again.

But they all knew in their hearts how big a wave this event would create in the industry.

……

Jiang Che, who was the subject of much discussion, acted as if nothing had happened.

He handed the guitar back to the staff, nodded to the audience, and remained calm.

It was as if the duel that the entire internet regarded as a tough battle was just something he casually played a song for.

The contestants below the stage looked at him, and their eyes had already changed.

From initial disdain, to later fear, and now to awe.

No one dared to underestimate the person who emerged from the corner anymore.

They even began to feel fortunate that Jiang Che had slashed Shengda's people, not themselves.

……

The live stream room erupted in excitement.

The number of online viewers skyrocketed, and the barrage of comments was so fast that they were almost impossible to form coherent sentences.

"Jiang Che is too strong!"

"Is this the fourth episode?"

"Pop, traditional Chinese style, rock, folk—four styles, four legendary songs."

"How much does he actually have left?!"

"This isn't just a dark horse, this is a monster."

"Shengda spent money to buy songs and still couldn't win. Who can withstand that?"

"I declare that Jiang Che is the pinnacle of this show."

"While other contestants are trying to overcome obstacles, he's clearing them."

The comments scrolled up one after another, all expressing the same shock.

Wang Haoran couldn't stop smiling in his dormitory.

"See that?! My brother even beat a top-tier songwriter's song!"

"I told you, the songs we bought are useless!"

He was so excited that he slapped his thigh, spilling his soda all over the table.

Jiang Che's status rose even higher thanks to this battle.

He has transformed from a dark horse in variety shows into someone who can directly compete with top creators in the industry.

The title "Corner God of Song" carries increasing weight.

……

The camera cuts to Shengda.

The atmosphere in the senior management office was so oppressive it was almost palpable.

An executive stared intently at the four words "Jiang Che wins" on the screen.

His face was ashen.

He stared at it for a good ten seconds.

Then, he slammed his fist hard on the table.

A muffled thud.

The teacups on the table even jumped.

He couldn't figure it out.

This time, the company has really gone all out.

They spared no resources and used songs from their top-notch songwriters.

They've played such a powerful hand, such a strong trump card.

Logically speaking, a newcomer should not be able to handle this situation.

The results of it?

We still lost.

They lost to an ordinary person they had never even given a second glance.

A student with no company, no background, and all by himself.

How can I swallow this insult?

He recalled how much the company had sacrificed in that battle.

Money for buying songs, resources for arranging music, and promotional announcements.

When you add it all up, it's a considerable sum.

In the end, it was all for naught.

Not only did it fail to suppress Jiang Che's sharp edge.

Instead, they personally presented him with another masterpiece, generating another wave of immense popularity.

This is hardly a counterattack.

This is essentially helping the opponent.

The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he felt.

If Jiang Che hadn't had the idea of ​​buying the song back then, he would have at most been on a winning streak, gaining popularity, but it wouldn't have had anything to do with Shengda.

Unfortunately, the company itself got involved, investing so much money to invite trouble.

As a result, he got himself involved and became a resounding footnote on Jiang Che's path to godhood.

When word of this got around the industry, it became clear that Shengda, a top-tier company, had been defeated by a student.

This is incredibly embarrassing.

None of the other people in the office dared to utter a sound.

The air pressure was extremely low.

……

Just then.

The office door was pushed open from the outside.

A figure walked in.

All eyes in the room turned to that direction.

The person who arrived was none other than Lu Ming, the top-tier, award-winning creator whose name had been mentioned.

That is, the song that Jiang Che suppressed, is the true owner.

He had just arrived at the company and was unaware of what was happening there.

He noticed the oppressive atmosphere in the office as soon as he entered.

The real experts have arrived.

How would he view this young man who outshone his work?

Everyone in the office held their breath.