I was exposed for adding my female boss to my group of female friends.

Why couldn't I have thought of that myself?

Yu Xiaoxiao also suddenly realized, "It seems like this change would be much more interesting!"

He Su nodded and said, "Yes, they love and hate each other, yet they also protect each other. This love becomes very poignant in the cycle of reincarnation!"

The screen was flooded with comments:

"As expected of a teacher, you can tell a lot from a professional's first move."

"I used to think that these national team songwriters were too rigid, but today I see that their thinking is much more open than that of today's popular young actors!"

"That's why they say old ginger is spicier; Jia Yizhen still has a lot of practice to do."

"I'm really looking forward to Mr. Ren's critique of Chen Liang's songs, and seeing him thoroughly criticize his 'Plum Jam' and 'Ah Zhen Fell in Love with Ah Qiang,' haha!"

"+1, these days 'Ah Zhen fell in love with Ah Qiang' is playing everywhere, I'm sick of it, I'm really looking forward to Mr. Ren scolding Chen Liang."

……

Ren Jinqing added, "Besides, you said the little girl sang off-key. I couldn't hear the main melody. Just listening to the accompaniment, there were too many elements and it was too complicated. It's easy to lead the singer astray."

"Yes Yes……"

Jia Yi didn't dare to breathe loudly, and could only nod repeatedly.

He just criticized Jin Lan for being arrogant, and now he's getting scolded and looking utterly pathetic. It really highlights a food chain.

He only prayed that Ren Jinqing would refrain from making any comments.

If we keep talking, his net worth will be gone!

This was broadcast live nationwide!

The live stream chat was also filled with comments criticizing those who were winning and those who were losing, with many joining in the flame war.

"Jia Yi is a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong. He could have insulted Jin Lan at will, but now he deserves to be insulted."

"I'm not criticizing you, saying that other people's singing is bad, but your own writing is bad too."

……

Jia Yi couldn't see the live stream chat, but he could imagine what it was like.

He felt a burning sensation on his face, as if he had been slapped twice.

Fortunately, this section passed quickly.

The next person to go on stage was Lu Chujiu.

Guo Xiaoran sat in the audience with his arms crossed, looking quite confident.

The camera also captured Guo Xiaoran's confident expression, which was then displayed on the screen, sparking a flurry of discussion among the viewers in the live stream.

"Guo Xiaoran doesn't seem to be afraid of being criticized by Old Master Ren at all. He didn't learn anything about how Meng Xing and Jia Yi died before."

"Guo Xiaoran is definitely not afraid anymore; he's the least afraid. Hehe, inviting Old Master Ren Jinqing this time is most advantageous for him!"

"You haven't heard Guo Xiaoran's songs before, have you? Guo Xiaoran is very good at writing lyrics in the traditional Chinese style. He should be very much to the liking of the old gentleman."

"Yes, Guo Xiaoran's lyrics are superb, and his traditional Chinese style songs are very strong!"

……

Ren Jinqing turned around and glanced at Yu Xiaoxiao beside him, and said, "This is the traditional Chinese style song, right?"

Yu Xiaoxiao quickly stepped in to explain, "Yes, it was written by Guo Xiaoran."

It can be said that Ren Jinqing is an expert in traditional Chinese songs. He is also more focused on the stage and took out his reading glasses from his pocket.

Standing on the stage, Lu Chujiu took a deep breath, then suddenly let out a loud shout, which, along with the accompaniment, exploded like thunder:

You say rob the rich to help the poor, I say ride the wind.

You say Heaven is unjust, I say Heaven shall rise.

"I draw my sword, and gaze upon the yellow sands, where heaven and earth are covered, and corpses pile up."

"You climb high, and raise your arms; the yellow flag is replaced by a green flag."

……

Lu Chujiu possesses an explosive power completely disproportionate to her appearance. Just looking at her face, it's hard to believe that she can sing such a chilling song.

Shortly after the start, viewers in the live stream, as well as many people at the venue, were completely stunned.

"Wow, Chu Jiu's stage presence is absolutely amazing!"

"Yes, I always thought she had a solid foundation, and this time, with a great song, she really shines."

"Should Teacher Ren be satisfied now? He shouldn't have anything to criticize, right?"

"Even though I don't understand it, it feels really cool."

……

Meng Xing was quite happy before Lu Chujiu went on stage.

He was initially very unconfident in this round of competition. His performance in the gold and blue group was a disaster, and he was already destined to be at the bottom. But suddenly he felt like he could do it again.

He even fantasized that Jia Yi would crash and burn, and that Lu Chujiu, who had been keeping quiet and seemed unremarkable, might not necessarily perform as well as Guo Lichuan.

In this round, is there a chance to get second place?

Even with Grandpa Ren Jinqing here, it might be disadvantageous for a prankster like Chen Liang. Who knows, he might still have a chance to win first place?

As a result, Lu Chujiu went on stage and shattered his illusions with just one shout.

This young girl usually seems unassuming, but unexpectedly she has suddenly become so stunning.

“She has evolved,” Chen Ya said, staring at the stage.

"What?" Qin Yunshang tilted her head to look at him.

“Lu Chujiu has evolved,” Chen Ya said. “Some singers, after a long period of reflection and pressure, will suddenly break through, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, and evolve. Lu Chujiu is like that.”

After saying that, he turned to look at Qin Yunshang: "You should also feel a little threatened."

Qin Yunshang remained silent, feeling somewhat resentful.

It seemed that Chen Liang had never praised her like this before. Suddenly, she felt a glimmer of hope, wanting Chen Liang to truly acknowledge her for once.

……

Lu Chujiu's performance ended quickly.

She stood on the stage, drenched in sweat, her chest heaving with excitement.

All eyes were on Ren Jinqing's face.

Ren Jinqing slowly took off his glasses and rubbed his face.

Guo Xiaoran appeared to be sitting upright, but inwardly her heart was trembling with every move the old man made.

If one could receive a single word of praise from Ren Jinqing, it would be a treasure, a great honor.

For him, it was not only a compliment from a senior, but also recognition from the national team, which shows that his traditional Chinese style lyrics are not only popular online, but also recognized by the academic community.

By winning over Ren Jinqing, he could achieve even greater success. In particular, while other poets had their reputations diminished, his would be praised so highly that his value would skyrocket.

That's why he was so nervous.

Not only was Guo Xiaoran nervous, but many viewers in the live stream were also quite looking forward to it.

Most of the people who like Guo Xiaoran's traditional Chinese style lyrics are young girls who think the lyrics are cool, but they are essentially a subculture and are not well received by their parents.

To receive praise from Ren Jinqing is a significant achievement, allowing one to hold their head high in the future.

Ren Jinqing seemed oblivious to everyone's tense anticipation of his comments. After wiping his glasses for a while, he finally looked up, paused, and said:

"Is it my turn to speak?"

The host quickly said, "Mr. Ren, please give your comments first."

"Oh."

Ren Jinqing picked up the microphone and said casually, "The song was indeed sung very well and was very moving."

Upon hearing this opening remark, Guo Xiaoran felt a surge of joy; things were going well.

Previously, Ren Jinqing didn't bother with any "tact"; he would criticize without any mercy.

To receive a "very good" evaluation from him would be an unprecedented honor.

Ren Jinqing continued, "The lyrics of this song also talk about reincarnation, but it's about the cycle of history. The peasant uprising army rebelled, led the people to fight for the country, and after they won the country, they became tyrannical people, and then they were rebelled against again."

"From this perspective, the way the lyrics interpret the theme is novel and more ingenious than the previous two, which is commendable."

After Ren Jinqing finished speaking, Guo Xiaoran remained sitting upright, but she was already dizzy with joy.

The live stream chat was filled with champagne cheers:

"As expected of Guo Xiaoran, his traditional Chinese poetry is definitely more sophisticated!"

"I was really excited listening to this song; I felt like I wanted to go to the battlefield and kill the enemy!"

"Indeed, it's very well written."

……

After a pause, Ren Jinqing continued:

"Next, it's time to talk about the shortcomings."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "When I was listening just now, I counted several shortcomings. I just counted them... I don't have ten, but I do have seven or eight. Oh well, I won't count them anymore. Let's just go with the flow."

"First of all, there are errors in word choice and grammar. Many lyrics in your song are deliberately written in classical Chinese in an attempt to create a Chinese flavor, but they are forced and stiff. Many words are used awkwardly. Ancient people would never use them like that..."

"Secondly, the theme is too superficial. In China, there was only one dynasty where peasant uprisings were truly successful, and there was no cycle of rebirth as you described in your lyrics. Your lyrics are a bit far-fetched in trying to fit the theme of reincarnation."

"Thirdly, many places use forced rhymes..."

"And the fourth point..."

As Ren Jinqing continued talking, Guo Xiaoran fainted again.

I was overjoyed just now, but now I'm terrified.

He had thought that lyrics in the traditional Chinese style would be more to Mr. Ren's liking, but he never expected that lyrics in the traditional Chinese style would be Mr. Ren's specialty!

Using this to criticize someone's expertise is aptly described by the saying "to teach a fish to swim."

Although Guo Xiaoran is very confident, his lyrical skills are indeed far from sufficient.

Ren Jinqing, as the vice president of the Jianghe Provincial Writers Association, is very knowledgeable in classical Chinese poetry.

The more you know, the more you can criticize. You say you'll just talk about whatever comes to mind, but in the end, you actually found as many as nine flaws in this song.

Guo Xiaoran's fans in the live stream were stunned.

The champagne was opened too early!

Ren Jinqing said that although the other contestants were all not good, none of them were as bad as this.

Guo Xiaoran was truly humiliated. He talked for ten minutes straight without repeating himself, it was like he was being thoroughly beaten.

Many viewers were immediately overwhelmed with emotion.

"Is this old man here to hurl insults? Is it because no one can get a good review from him?"

"What's wrong? I think Mr. Ren makes a lot of sense. I've learned a lot from what he said."

"The fact that he said so much shows that Grandpa Ren values ​​Guo Xiaoran highly! It shows that he has unlimited potential for the future!"

"Stop talking about future warriors here. Meng Xing can still be saved, but Guo Xiaoran and Jia Yi should just be buried."

"Some of Chen Liang's fans, don't jump around. You're gloating now, but you'll be dealt with when you get on stage!"

"Exactly, he parodied two songs with Jin Lan, and they unexpectedly became popular, causing them a huge uproar. Can you really say that you have real talent? It's rubbish."

"I won't say who it is if someone breaks down."

"Chen Liang fans, come out and shout again! Why aren't you shouting anymore?"

……

Although Guo Xiaoran was criticized harshly, Lu Chujiu's performance still received a lot of praise.

The first two groups have been eliminated; it's obvious to everyone that next it will be Lu Chujiu and Qin Yunshang competing for first place.