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Before anyone could think it through,

The song "Ugly Monster" was played on the spot.

A melody never before heard in this world flowed forth.

"Even if the world is dark, I am still beautiful."

"In matters of love, the worst that can happen is being taken advantage of."

"What's wrong with trivial matters? It doesn't matter."

The arrangement is brisk and the enunciation is crisp.

At first listen, it's a catchy and rhythmic song.

But after hearing just a few words, the expressions of everyone in the know changed.

The audience in the front row were initially drawn in by the upbeat melody and began to nod along.

But the more I listened, the more I felt that something else was hidden beneath this cheerful tune.

Once they grasped the meaning, and looked at Lin Wei on the stage with her pale face, they instantly understood.

This is no ordinary song.

This was a lesson Jiang Che gave Lin Wei in front of a national audience.

Because those sharp words conceal thorns.

Beneath the cheerful melody lies an indescribable energy.

……

"If only I were like you, I would always have people praising me."

"Perhaps the humility surrounding me will fade away."

"Actually, I don't care. There are plenty of opportunities."

"Fearless like a giant"

"Let the demons within me run wild."

"But I don't deserve it."

Everyone in the audience understood what the song was about.

The song is about judging people by their appearance.

The song is about being looked down upon and disliked.

The song is about giving your heart to someone who doesn't appreciate it.

That clarity and relief that comes from breaking free from grievances.

Every word seemed to fall on Lin Wei without naming her.

Precise, yet restrained.

It echoes Jiang Che's earlier statement, "Ugly people often cause trouble."

But it is far more dignified and sophisticated than that one sentence.

That sentence was a sarcastic remark that came out off the cuff.

This song transforms that mockery into a work that can spread across the entire internet.

It doesn't name names, doesn't mention surnames, and doesn't use the word "dirty."

But everyone present knew who he was singing about.

This is the highest level of counterattack.

kill without spilling blood.

……

On the mentor's panel, Qin Lie first discerned the subtle meaning in the song.

His brow twitched slightly; he understood what the young man was trying to say through the song.

He was then impressed by the overall quality of the work.

The melody, arrangement, and theme of this song, taken individually, make it a chart-topping hit.

But Jiang Che was still inside, hiding such a sharp and witty remark.

It is both a divine song and a sharp blade.

Qin Lie's expression was extremely complex.

He admired the boy's talent while simultaneously recognizing the ruthlessness behind his move.

Without making a sound, they nailed the person to the stage.

Cheng Xue also realized what was going on.

She glanced at Lin Wei, whose face was pale on the stage, then at Jiang Che, who remained calm and composed, and gently shook her head.

This was no ordinary duel.

This was a well-prepared and dignified reckoning.

Shen Yan sighed softly.

"Another original song by Fengshen."

"But this one is even more ruthless than the previous ones."

Even the producer on the judging panel, who is usually very critical, surprisingly didn't find a single fault with it.

As he listened, he couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

The lyrics of this song ostensibly criticize judging people by their appearance, but are actually a veiled jab at the person who doesn't appreciate their worth.

The insults were delivered subtly and without leaving a trace.

The melody is so catchy, and the arrangement is so clean.

It is both a catchy song and a precise knife.

He'd spent his whole life making music, and this was the first time he'd ever seen someone blend these two elements so seamlessly.

"clever."

He could only manage to utter those two words.

……

"Ugly freak, could you please not turn on the light?"

"The love I seek appears on a completely dark stage."

"Ugly monster in this ambiguous era"

My existence is like an accident.

Lin Xier, sitting in the guest seats, finally understood.

Her premonition came true.

Jiang Che's poem doesn't contain a single dirty word.

But it makes one feel more ashamed than any swear word.

Because he doesn't rely on insults.

He relied on genuine talent and an original song that became a hit.

Let's settle this in the most dignified way possible, in the most thorough way.

Looking at the person on the stage, Lin Xi'er felt her indescribable emotions intensify.

This man's insight and sharpness were far more captivating to her than his talent.

She suddenly remembered what Jiang Che had said.

If she encounters any trouble in the future, she can go to him.

At the time, she took it as a joke and even thought he was arrogant and ignorant.

But looking at the person on stage who had settled the score so beautifully, she inexplicably felt that perhaps that sentence wasn't just a casual remark.

There are too many things about this person that she cannot understand.

……

The live stream room erupted in excitement.

The screen was flooded with comments.

"Contains the essence of God!"

"Combining insults with a catchy tune, I give this level of sophistication full marks!"

"The scene of Lin Wei's death is worth taking a screenshot and saving."

"That's what you call sophisticated revenge. Not a single swear word was used, yet the person was branded with shame."

"Jiang Shen, you understand revenge."

"A song that is both profound and divine, unprecedented in history."

"I suggest Lin Wei set this song to repeat and really enjoy it."

"When others break up, they delete each other on WeChat; when Jiang Shen breaks up, he writes a song that spreads throughout the country."

"Perspective, this is the highest level of perspective."

"The best way to deal with someone who has hurt you is to live in a way that they can't afford to associate with."

Wang Haoran was laughing so hard he was slapping the table in his dorm room.

"Absolutely incredible! Who can understand these lyrics?!"

"My brother's approach is much more ruthless than just verbally abusing her!"

……

Lin Wei on stage.

Listening to those lyrics that so precisely pierced my heart, I completely broke down.

His complexion changed from white to red, and then from red to gray.

The little dignity she was trying to maintain was crushed inch by inch by this song.

She wanted to argue.

But she couldn't refute it.

His eyes were red and swollen, and he opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

Because Jiang Che didn't use a single swear word.

He relied entirely on his talent, which completely overwhelmed hers, and a divinely inspired original song.

What could she possibly use to refute this?

With her rudimentary skills honed by the team?

Faced with a song like this, she didn't even have the right to fight back.

All I could do was stand there and listen to the humiliation, word by word.

Every word was like a slap in the face, landing on her cheek with just the right amount of pressure.

She remembered how she had disliked Jiang Che back then.

They thought he had no future, that he wasn't good enough for them, and that he was a burden that held them back.

Now, these words have all become thorns in the song, piercing her body one by one.

It turns out that the one who judged people by their appearance and didn't know their worth was herself from beginning to end.

This song exposes her underhanded scheming in a very clear way.

……

The song ended.

The outcome is a foregone conclusion.

The host strode onto the stage, his voice carrying a complex tone.

"Jiang Che wins this match."

"Lin Wei is eliminated."

These words, when they reached Lin Wei's ears, were like the last straw.

She walked off the stage, looking utterly dejected.

Step by step.

She left the show that had taken her from the center of attention to the dust.

When she arrived, she was a rising star heavily promoted by Shengda, sitting in the most prestigious center position.

When she left, she was abandoned by everyone and looked utterly dejected. Her ex-boyfriend gave her a dignified send-off with a song.

She lost everything in this gamble to get back on her feet.

……

The grudges from his ex-girlfriend had been weighing on him all the way.

Jiang Che concluded his career with the song "Ugly Monster".

It is both profound and evocative, it bids farewell and it elevates one to godhood.

A triple kill to finish the job, clean and decisive.

He didn't even glance at Lin Wei.

From beginning to end, everything was calm and peaceful.

For him, this was simply a convenient way to settle a long-overdue, unresolved issue.

The personal feud is now over.

With Shengda backing down and Lin Wei out of the picture, that long-tangled thread was finally severed.

Starting from "The Actor" on the night of the school anniversary celebration, to today's song "Ugly Monster".

With song after song, Jiang Che left the person who had looked down on him, abandoned him, and then threatened him far behind.

He didn't confront them with tears in his eyes, nor did he engage in a heated argument.

He just kept climbing the ladder, one song after another.

Walk to a height where the other person can't even see you when they look up.

Then, let's settle this mess gracefully with a song.

That's the most beautiful revenge.

No arguing, no fighting, no biting, just letting the work speak for itself.

Leaving those who once looked down on you far behind, you feel it's unnecessary to even glance back at them.

Jiang Che put down the microphone and looked up into the distance.

This small stage can no longer contain him.

Next, an even bigger stage awaits him.

They are a greater adversary.

The real show is just beginning.

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P.S.: "Ugly Monster", sung by Xue Zhiqian, lyrics by Gan Shijia, music by Li Ronghao.