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8 Lu Xunzhou stood still, and the stage lights suddenly turned on.

He chose an extremely exciting and energetic song.

The arrangement was amazing, the stage performance was amazing, and the singing was amazing.

A former film emperor, he has the word "acting" etched into his very bones.

The tension in their eyes, their body language, and their emotions was all fully unleashed.

He glanced at them, and people in the audience screamed.

The moment he opened his mouth, the entire stage was ignited.

His voice possesses an overwhelming power, which, combined with his highly expressive stage presence, instantly ignites the emotions of the entire audience.

He sang and acted on stage, and every movement was precisely timed to the emotional beat.

This is the actor's skill, and also his greatest weapon.

When the chorus came on, the lights, the accompaniment, and the vocals all collided together with a bang.

The entire stage seemed to be truly ablaze.

……

The audience stood up and screams rose in waves.

Some people waved glow sticks, while others stomped their feet in excitement.

The real-time voting numbers jumped wildly, reaching the highest point of the entire event.

His massive fan base as a movie star completely ignited the online poll at this moment.

The screen was flooded with comments.

"Brother Zhou has been deified!"

"This is a top-tier stage!"

"A crossover? This singing ability is even more professional than professionals!"

"The votes have already widened the gap, this round is in the bag."

"No one can match Zhou Ge's stage presence."

After Lu Xunzhou finished singing one song, he left everyone else far behind.

That number, hanging high on the big screen, looked like a mountain pressing down.

……

The original top eight players all looked rather grim.

They could imagine what Jiang Che would have to face when it was his turn.

This mountain of votes is suffocating.

Even the audience who had always been optimistic about Jiang Che began to waver at this moment.

They believed in his abilities.

But these rules are too harsh on slow songs.

……

Jiang Che had never encountered such a situation since joining the show.

He used to create desperate situations for others.

This time, he found himself in dire straits.

The vote count was far behind, and the opponent was generating massive buzz with both online traffic and online popularity.

If anyone else were in his position, they would probably have lost their composure long ago.

……

But when the camera panned over, the person in that corner didn't even flinch.

He even had time to pick up the water beside him and slowly take a sip.

This composure stood in stark contrast to the anxiety throughout the room.

Those who understand him know that the more composed he is, the more it shows he has a winning hand.

Those who don't understand are getting anxious for him.

"How can he still laugh?"

"With this big point difference, Jiang Shen, you should get a little anxious."

"Wait a minute, he's so calm, is he holding back some big move?"

"Don't scare me, I'm already looking forward to it."

This unusual calmness, ironically, rekindled a glimmer of hope for many.

"Jiang Shen is so composed; he must have a backup plan."

"Yes, I choose to believe the professional slap in the face."

"It would be abnormal if he panicked at this point."

But many people are still worried.

After all, the point difference is there, and no matter how confident you are, you still need something real to back it up.

Being stable doesn't guarantee a win.

Is this Jiang Che's first setback, or another stunning reversal?

The entire audience held their breath, waiting for the answer.

……

But amidst this uproar, another voice emerged.

More and more people are beginning to genuinely believe that Jiang Che's chances are slim this time.

The reason is very strong.

Jiang Che's favorite and most proficient song is ballad.

On the night of the school anniversary celebration, during the audition, he relied entirely on those restrained, slow songs that penetrated people's hearts.

His songs are good because they can calm people down and gradually move them.

But when a sentimental ballad is paired with an explosive, high-energy performance like Lu Xunzhou's, trouble ensues.

The finals consisted of live voting both on-site and via live stream.

This set of rules relies heavily on emotions and atmosphere.

The explosive stage can ignite the entire venue in an instant and instantly boost the vote count.

Even the best ballads have a powerful, gradual effect that's hard to achieve in instant voting.

Viewers often press the button the moment their emotions are at their peak.

The ballads hadn't even had a chance to get going before the votes were cast.

Against other competitors, Jiang Che's work is of high quality and he might be able to hold his own.

But against an opponent like Lu Xunzhou, who brings massive traffic and can ignite the entire audience, a ballad could easily be crushed in the votes.

This time, Jiang Che won't gain any advantage whatsoever.

……

For the first time, the barrage of comments overwhelmingly shifted in favor of Jiang Che's peril.

"From lyrical to explosive, Jiang Shen is going to fall this time."

"Lu Xunzhou's popularity is explosive, how can Jiang Che compete with his lyrical style?"

"For the first time, I was worried for Jiang Shen."

"With such a large vote difference, ballads really can't catch up."

"Jiang Shen has really met his match this time."

"I feel sorry for the Corner Singer, this competition format is too unfriendly to him."

……

Wang Haoran, who was in the dormitory, also dared not be too arrogant.

He stared at the tall vote count on the screen, his brows furrowed in worry.

That number is far off.

"Brother, this time... you'd better have a plan."

Lin Xi'er, sitting in the guest seats, frowned slightly.

She believed in Jiang Che's abilities.

But she knows these rules all too well.

Instant voting is really unfriendly to ballads.

For the first time, she was worried about Jiang Che.

Will Jiang Che really lose this time?

She gripped the program tightly in her hand, her eyes fixed on the figure walking towards the stage.

……

Lu Xunzhou's poem is flawless from beginning to end.

The verses build up the emotion, gradually leading the listener towards the climax of the chorus.

When the chorus came, he seemed to be set on fire; his voice, expression, and movements all focused on one point.

That's a style of performance that combines acting skills and singing ability, and it's extremely captivating.

He had a firm grasp on the emotions of the scene.

He wants you to ignite, so you ignite.

He wants you to scream, so scream.

This is the control a top-tier stage performer has.

……

After finishing his song, he made a gesture towards the camera, and the audience erupted in cheers once again.

In the real-time vote count column, next to his name, was an alarmingly high number.

This number is more than the previous two combined.

The actor's star power was on full display at this moment.

……

Those in the know felt even more uneasy at this moment.

Lu Xunzhou's performance was almost flawless.

Top-tier talent, overwhelming popularity, and explosive emotional impact.

For Jiang Che, each of these three things presents a challenge.

Ironically, Jiang Che's most reliable style is slow songs.

The beauty of slow songs needs to be appreciated slowly over time.

You can vote instantly, giving you no time to think about it.

This problem is almost a dead end.

……

In the guest seats, Lin Xi'er stared intently at the stage.

Her fingertips unconsciously dug into her palm.

This was the first time she had ever so desperately wanted Jiang Che to win.

It was also the first time she had felt so uncertain.

……

Just when everyone was holding their breath for him.

Jiang Che stood up.

He straightened his collar and strode towards the center of the stage.

His steps were neither hurried nor slow, and his back was ramrod straight.

They didn't appear to be crushed in the slightest by that mountain of votes.

His composure made people uneasy.

Even at this point, why is he still so composed?

……

Even after Lu Xunzhou finished singing, the atmosphere in the audience was still warm.

The vote count hung high, pressing down on everyone's heads.

Everyone assumed that Jiang Che would respond with one of his signature ballads.

Then, everyone silently worried about him.

But when Jiang Che got up and walked towards the stage...

There was no trace of suppressed seriousness in his eyes.

On the contrary, it carried a hint of eagerness.

Who said he was going to sing a love song?