Esports world champion, debuted as the center of a talent show

The performance of "Never Say Goodbye" by Group A on the official stage was much better than during rehearsals.

Whether it's the transitions between dance moves or the emotional expression in the rap, everything is much smoother than during rehearsals. The overall performance on stage is much more polished, and even the more challenging choral sections are performed with greater synergy.

Although it's not perfect overall, there aren't any major flaws.

"I heard they only slept for two hours last night, spending the whole time in the practice room."

"Going this far?"

"There's no way around it, nobody wants to be eliminated in the first round and leave in disgrace."

A day of rehearsal is tiring enough, but after the dress rehearsal, they practiced all night and only slept for two hours before going on stage to perform. Maintaining such an excellent condition is all thanks to perseverance.

Jiang Zhiyu overheard the conversation of the others, looked up at the screen, and saw the people sweating on the stage. His eyes flickered slightly.

Everyone who comes here knows that there are no shortcuts on the talent show stage; behind the glamorous facade lies untold hard work and perseverance.

Soon, the performances of the two groups in "Never Say Goodbye" came to an end, and the audience once again erupted in applause.

At that moment, a staff member walked up to Jiang Zhiyu and the others with a script and whispered, "The 'Unopened Letter' group, get ready to go on stage. Five minutes left."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the group perked up instantly. Jiang Zhiyu slowly raised his eyes, and a faint glimmer gradually appeared in his originally calm eyes.

The group members stood up and followed Jiang Zhiyu toward the entrance, each step firm and resolute.

As we approached the stage entrance, a thick black barrier blocked out the stage lights, but it couldn't stop the dense cheers from the audience.

On stage, Yu Lan was transitioning between acts, her voice carrying throughout the audience through the microphone: "Thank you to the two groups performing 'Never Say Goodbye' for their wonderful performances. The next group to perform has been highly anticipated. They will be presenting a piece that is emotionally nuanced, layered, and full of storytelling. Before the official performance begins, let's watch a short video of their pre-performance interview."

The stage lights dimmed slightly, and the large screen lit up instantly, officially starting the pre-recorded video.

The interview clips of the first few group members flashed by, mostly discussing their expectations for the stage and their feelings about teamwork. The visuals were simple, and their words were sincere.

Soon, the camera cut to Jiang Zhiyu.

In the video, he is not wearing makeup, but is dressed in a simple pink training uniform, sitting on the floor of the practice room, with sheet music and a standing diagram scattered behind him.

He swept his hair back, making him look clean and refreshed.

The director's voice came through the camera, gently asking, "Jiang Zhiyu, the song your group chose this time is very emotionally profound and has a strong story. I'd like to ask, what are your thoughts on the song's content? And how will you interpret it during your performance?"

The camera quietly focused on Jiang Zhiyu. He was silent for a few seconds before slowly speaking, his voice clear and cold: "The lyrics and melody of this song contain very strong emotions, as well as the story that the creator wanted to express. I was able to empathize with it the first time I heard it."

"I don't have much performance experience, so I can only be an experiential performer. When performing this song, I don't deliberately design too many technical things."

"Instead, we choose to step into the creator's heart and feel the stories he writes, the joys and sorrows he experiences, and all the emotions he hides in the melodies."

"Put yourself completely into the story and sing it to everyone with the most genuine emotions."

His tone was calm, without any fancy words, yet every word he uttered was sincere.

In the close-up shot, the seriousness and focus in his eyes were conveyed to everyone through the screen, drawing people in effortlessly to his words.

The video recording ended here, and the scene was quiet for a few seconds.

Jiang Zhiyu is so sincere.

I don't know why, but it moved me so much.

[I feel that Jiang Zhiyu is also a rather sentimental person (?). I don't know if that's right, it's just a guess.]

I still remember his first stage performance; his emotional delivery was incredibly powerful.

[That was really insightful, which is rare among idols.]

Meanwhile, Jiang Zhiyu, who was on stage, had already adjusted himself, put on his in-ear monitor, and held the microphone tightly in his hand.

"Next, please welcome Jiang Zhiyu's group to bring their performance—'The Unopened Letter'!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, all the lights in the room went out instantly.

Jiang Zhiyu stepped out from behind the barrier and was greeted by a vast expanse of blue lights on the lake. At the same time, screams instantly surrounded him.

He heard many people calling his name, and he saw the scattered blue lake water in every corner of the venue, overwhelming the darkness with sheer numbers and presenting him with a blue sea of ​​stars.

His breath hitched, his gaze lingered on the blue of the audience seats, and he felt his heart pounding heavily.

A huge long light board was hanging in the first row of the audience seats, and the words on it were clearly reflected in Jiang Zhiyu's eyes—"Jiang Zhiyu debuts in the center position".

At this moment, Lu Shanshan also held her breath.

She stared at Jiang Zhiyu on the stage, just a few meters away, her mind blank, almost unable to think.

She found it difficult to describe her feelings at that moment. The blue light of the lake shone on Jiang Zhiyu, making him clearly visible in front of her, even though he had been hidden in the darkness.

The sight of Jiang Zhiyu's stage makeup left her speechless for a moment.

On stage, Jiang Zhiyu appeared even more imposing in his black fringed suit, his legs straight and long, the outline of his legs and the shirt clips at his thighs faintly visible through his suit trousers, adding a touch of sensuality.

His skin was very fair, and the delicate fishtail lines at the corners of his eyes made his face look even more refined. To the naked eye, he was breathtakingly beautiful.

"He's so unphotogenic," Lu Shanshan murmured to herself, almost mesmerized.

Jiang Zhiyu's gaze swept over the area near her, paused for a moment, and then moved away.

A few seconds later, a gentle and low prelude slowly rose in the venue. The melody was soft, but with a hint of bittersweetness, instantly capturing everyone's ears.

Immediately afterwards, a pure white spotlight fell from directly above the stage, shining precisely on Jiang Zhiyu.

He sat on a high stool in the center, his long legs slightly bent, one in front of the other on the ground.

Jiang Zhiyu lowered his head slightly, holding the microphone in one hand, and seemed to be surrounded by a soft glow.

Despite being surrounded by a bustling audience, it exuded a cool and aloof aura, clean, pure, and dazzling enough to be impossible to look away from.

"An old envelope lies beneath, half a page of twilight."

The handwriting is still there, warm in your palm.

His voice was deep and full of stories; each word was like a heavy drop of water, gently hitting the hearts of the listeners.

He was completely immersed in the emotions of the song, his eyebrows slightly lowered, his eyes filled with regret, tenderness, nostalgia, and a sense of relief hidden deep in his heart.

This opening was incredibly moving, almost instantly drawing the audience into a bittersweet mood.