The male supporting character was actually myself.

Fang Wenche was so preoccupied with how to promote himself that he didn't care about how the judges evaluated him or how the audience cheered and gave him high scores. He figured that with Yang Xixi's connection, his ranking would definitely not be low.

As expected, when the first round of qualifying matches ended, the Ouyang sisters took the lead in the overall rankings with an absolute advantage, while Fang Wenche dropped to sixth place. Both of them successfully entered the top 16 elimination round.

"Today was just the first competition, and everyone who made it to the finals is quite talented." At the celebration banquet, Annie, holding a wine glass, spoke rapidly but clearly: "I have carefully reviewed the other contestants' situations. Apart from a very few singers and groups ranked lower, the others, despite being from humble backgrounds, are actually quite well-known in their own circles."

You two sisters are complete novices, stepping onto such a big stage for the first time.

You all played normally today, but the others seemed to hold back a bit. You'll feel the pressure in the upcoming round of 16, so don't let your guard down and keep pushing forward!

Ouyang Anning nodded, her face slightly flushed. "Thank you, Sister Annie. We will work even harder!"

"Don't be too tense. It's just a talent show. Your main goal is to gain stage experience." Jiang Chen waved his hand and laughed, "As long as you maintain your form, you can easily beat most of the contestants."

The music teacher nodded hurriedly, "That's right, the Ouyang sisters have already crushed the other contestants in terms of popularity. As long as they stay strong, there will be no problem!"

"Don't let your guard down. Go through the competition pieces twice more tomorrow, just in case."

"Yes, yes, yes, we also need to finalize the performance outfits for the competition as soon as possible. The Lily Sisters received a lot of praise this time, so we can't let their stage outfits drag us down next time..."

…………

The Blue Morning Studio is hosting a joyful celebration party;

Fang Wenche sat alone in his hotel room, swirling his wine glass, lost in thought. Yang Xixi had been called away by the assistant director of the production team, leaving him alone to ponder the scene he had witnessed backstage during the day.

Li Jiangchen didn't go on stage, but the girl who was very close to him made a name for herself. After the recording ended, she went up to take a look and found that he had indeed changed to a luxury car.

Judging from the watch and decorative details, Li Jiangchen was not dumped by the rich woman; on the contrary, she was very favored!

Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to drive expensive luxury cars, wear such pricey watches, and dress in expensive custom-made clothes...

"Damn it! What great luck!" Fang Wenche, after drinking some wine, became more and more unconvinced.

They all started as trainees, so why is he able to easily make a living off his youth?

But he himself has to bear the pressure and try every means to survive in the entertainment industry?

If only we could poach his sugar daddy...

The recording went very smoothly, and Fang Wenche and the Ouyang sisters advanced to the final round of six through the top six elimination round and the semi-finals.

Fang Wenche, however, was cunning and would secretly film intimate videos of Li Jiangchen and Ouyang Anning, who appeared to be in a romantic relationship, whenever there was a break backstage.

Although Li Jiangchen is not a potential competitor, he does have an attractive backer. If we can keep evidence, it might come in handy sometime!

As the ratings for "The Voice of China" continue to rise, the singers who made it to the semi-finals have received a lot of attention and gained a huge number of fans. In particular, Fang Wenche, who has the protagonist's aura, has seen his number of fans on social media skyrocket. Even the VIP fan group that he and Yang Xixi discussed creating has become full.

They've received so many group entry fees—66, 166, 266, and so on—that they're overwhelmed with the money.

Yang Xixi couldn't stop smiling as she watched the amount in her mobile phone account rapidly increasing!

Fang Wenche also started spending money more generously. Since he could earn real money such as tips and exclusive red envelopes by posting photos and videos in the fan group, there was no need to be stingy.

Even for the sake of his personal image, he specially invited a well-known photographer in the industry to take a set of expensive photos for him, which he planned to print out as a fan benefit and hold a lucky draw to liven up the atmosphere.

After a period of excitement and activity, the finals are finally about to begin as the weather officially turns cold!

Chapter Thirty-Five: There's More to the Story!

Yang Xixi only got a pass to the finals; whether she can get a ranking depends on Fang Wenche's true ability.

He also knew that this competition was no small matter. If he could win an award, he would not only receive official support and participate in the "Heavenly Voice" exclusive concert, but his fame and status would also rise to another level. So Fang Wenche decided to give it his all!

We must get into the top three no matter what!

In the final showdown, even the atmosphere at the venue became much more solemn, with everyone eagerly awaiting the contestants' spectacular performances.

"Fang Wenche, keep going! We will always love you!"

"The Ouyang sisters are the best!"

"My Mengmeng is the prettiest, no arguments allowed!"

"Brother Qiao is so handsome, want to know him?"

…………

Fans from each group spontaneously promoted their idols, all waiting for the decisive night to garner votes for their favorite stars.

Unlike the usual pre-recorded broadcasts, the finals will be broadcast live tonight!

In other words, no one has a second chance; the live broadcast is shown on television and off-site large screens without any buffering.

The first round of voting, involving six judges and the live audience, will determine the preliminary rankings.

The second round involves online voting from outside the venue, and the final rankings are determined by adding the scores from both rounds.

Singers who were holding back before are now pulling out all the stops, and Fang Wenche is getting a little anxious backstage.

"Brother Che, it's a good opportunity for you to be the last one on stage today." Yang Xixi was also a little nervous. After all, those who can enter the finals are all those who fight their way through with their strength. Fang Wenche lacks professional guidance and his performance is somewhat poor in comparison.

She leaned close to the other person's ear and whispered, "The head director is a woman who really likes you. She's in the last office right now. How well it goes depends on your charm..."

Fang Wenche hesitated for a few seconds, then gritted his teeth and got up to go over.

In fact, he was well aware of his own situation. He didn't have time to find a professional dance teacher for training, and the songs he used were original compositions by Li Jiangchen. He was just practicing along with the songs and didn't have a strong understanding of the songs and dances.

Just to be on the safe side, we should talk to the director about the script.

You can also take this opportunity to build a closer relationship, which will be a very useful connection in the future!

Before knocking and entering, Fang Wenche had a backup plan. He turned on the recording function on his phone and then put the phone in his pocket. He learned this trick from his seniors so that he could have leverage over them in case they turned their backs on him.

"Host, I have some big news to tell you!"

The little white cat hopped over to its host, perched on his shoulder, and whispered in his ear how Fang Wenche used his protagonist aura to deal with the director, how the two discussed the script, and how he promised Fang Wenche a top-three finish. It then added, "That Fang Wenche is cunning. He recorded the whole thing before he even came in. Host, should we give him a piece of our mind?"

Jiang Chen considered the follow-up plan and said thoughtfully, "Since they've decided to rely on swapping votes to ensure Fang Wenche gets into the top three, then you keep a close eye on the backstage. Record what needs to be recorded and take screenshots as needed, then wait for my notification."

"Okay, meow!" The fluffy ball of fur hopped away. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly how much effort and resources he could save by having a cat like this. What an obedient, cute, and understanding cat!

The competition on stage was in full swing, with each contestant giving their all to showcase their abilities.

Exhausted, Fang Wenche appeared somewhat strained when he took the stage, his legs trembling after the entire performance of singing and dancing. However, his dance was still quite good, with various poses that were both cool and alluring, eliciting screams from the girls in the audience.

When the first round of performances was over and the scores were announced, Annie couldn't help but frown. "What's going on? The two sisters performed quite consistently, so why are they ranked so low? Fang Wenche's singing is weak, but his dancing is a plus, though he clearly lacks power. His score is ridiculous!"

The live stream chat exploded instantly.

"Are the audience members blind? Fang Wenche's performance was clearly inferior to the other contestants, so how can he be ranked second?"

"I don't think Fang Wenche sang very well either. His breathing was too obvious. Were the judges deaf and couldn't they hear it?"

"Damn! There must be something fishy going on here!"

"Don't be so sour, everyone upstairs. Maybe all the audience members who bought tickets at the event are Fang Wenche's fans. If you're so capable, why don't you go to the event and support your idols?"

"Damn it, they've definitely been bribed!"

"Waaaaah... My favorite twin sisters performed so well, how come they're ranked behind Fang Wenche?"

"Stop accusing others of rigging the game all the time. If your idol's fan base can't beat others, then you accuse them of rigging the game. If you're so capable, then try boosting your idol's ranking during the online voting phase."

"Upstairs is a die-hard fan of Fang Wenche, confirmed!"

"Everyone has their own preferences; if you think it's unfair, you don't have to read it..."

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While the internet was in an uproar, the little white cat had already passed on the firsthand information it had obtained to its host.

Jiang Chen glanced at it and couldn't help but sneer.

The director is over fifty years old and holds a high position of power. What kind of young idols hasn't he seen? Does he become so irrational just because he's surrounded by the protagonist's halo?

Following her instructions, the back-end technicians falsified the originally tallied vote counts.

All contestants had some points deducted and added to Fang Wenche's score, so that only his score jumped to the top, while the other contestants maintained their original rankings.

"They should have been second to last, but now they've been given bonus points and moved up to second place, pushing both my sister and me to the back. Heh, let Fang Wenche be happy for a while." He put his phone away and waited quietly for the second round of the competition to begin.

The production team hadn't anticipated the talent show's immense popularity. The finale was originally planned as a pre-recorded competition with a relatively relaxed format. However, after its explosive success thanks to various endorsements, the station's leadership took it very seriously, and the production team changed their strategy to broadcast it live and make the competition format more appealing to the audience.

Therefore, the contestants needed to perform one more song than originally planned due to the addition of a second round of online voting.

The key point is that the production team only urgently notified all the contestants just before the live broadcast, so the contestants' last-minute addition of songs inevitably led to one performance not being adequately prepared.

The other contestants all made their way up steadily, so even if they had to improvise and add an extra performance, it wouldn't be a big problem. But Fang Wenche is different. He doesn't have any original works, and the songs he submitted were all copied from Li Jiangchen's works. Adding an extra song on the spot would be very difficult for him.

In addition, he had put in a lot of effort before the show started, and the atmosphere of the competition was tense and the process was tight. He hadn't fully recovered before he had to prepare for his second performance on stage.

"Oh no, Brother Che looks so tired, what should we do?" Yang Xixi was anxious and pacing around.

Even with the director's help, his performance on stage should have been at least decent enough to convince the audience, but what he did now was simply unacceptable...

She frowned and thought for a moment, then leaned close to the exhausted Fang Wenche and whispered a few words to him. Afterward, she took out a small pill from her bag, handed it to him, and poured him a glass of water.

This is something new that I came across while discussing the script with the assistant director. I guarantee I'll be full of energy in no time!

Chapter Thirty-Six: The Final Chapter (Can Be Slaughtered)

Fang Wenche hesitated for a moment while holding the pill.

His main concern was that he wasn't sure what Yang Xixi meant by "good results, immediate effects, and boundless energy." After all, the medicine was given to him by the assistant director; what if it had adverse effects?

This is a live broadcast that will be watched by millions; if the results aren't controlled, it'll be a complete disaster!

He didn't have much time to hesitate. When the contestant ahead of him took the stage, the exhausted Fang Wenche gritted his teeth and swallowed the small pill with warm water after seeing his opponent's near-perfect performance.

"Taking drugs?" Jiang Chen was taken aback after hearing the little white cat's real-time report, then couldn't help but smile slightly. "You have a way to heaven but you don't take it, and you insist on barging into hell when there's no way out. Then don't blame me for arranging a big scene for you."

Xiao Bai, go and get ready.

We'll help the protagonist fulfill his wish and make him an overnight sensation!

Sure enough, after taking the pill, Fang Wenche seemed to have inexhaustible energy, feeling light and intoxicated. Hearing the staff remind him to go on stage, he grinned and, with a self-satisfied smile, leaped up.

The pills worked quickly and were indeed quite effective, so much so that Fang Wenche, brimming with confidence, went a little crazy on stage.

"Holy crap, he's pushing himself too hard! I'm worried he'll run out of breath singing!"

"It's like some kind of shamanistic ritual, it's an eyesore!"

"Fang Wenche got a little too carried away with the excitement, and suddenly I feel so good! My Qiao-gege can finally stabilize his ranking!"