Chapter 21 4/4

Sheng Quan, who had no intention of eating, gradually got lost in the sentences “Sheng Dong, eat this,” “Sheng Dong, try this,” and “This is also delicious; Sheng Dong, you should try it too.”

Strawberry TV people, thinking she liked to eat, arranged a bunch of delicious food and drinks next to Sheng Quan, conveniently within her reach.

Simply under the spell of beauty, Sheng Quan thought, “…”

No wonder they say beauty is enchanting; I really can’t resist this kind of beautiful woman’s coquettishness!

Fortunately, the program started before she could eat too much. Otherwise, she would have to watch the show with a round belly.

When the host introduced the first contestant, An Baixing, Sheng Quan was somewhat surprised.

Many years later, the only friend that Jin Jiu, who rejected anyone getting close to him, had by his side was An Baixing.

After Jin Jiu’s death, An Baixing expressed regret, saying that he only realized he had almost met Jin Jiu twenty years earlier. If he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have given up on the show just because it started late.

They met too late.

If they could have met early, Jin Jiu might have had a friend by his side all along, and perhaps he wouldn’t have taken such a tragic path.

The book did not specify what show An Baixing gave up on. Sheng Quan realized, looking at the contestant list, that this might be the legendary “twenty years earlier.”

But it makes sense.

In the original, An Baixing gave up because the show started late. Now, with “Your Song” starting five hours early and gaining popularity, he naturally wouldn’t give up.

Sheng Quan, sitting on the station manager’s quite stylish black sofa, smiled slowly.

This time, you should be able to meet early, right?

An Baixing sang really well. Although still a bit green, he lived up to being someone who would gain fame in the music industry. When his one-minute performance ended, he looked expectantly at the large voting screen in front of him.

Sheng Quan tilted her head slightly, smiling at Ming Qi, indicating her vote.

Having just finished applauding, Ming Qi saw Sheng Quan looking at her and responded with a big, beautiful smile, passing over a peeled peanut, sweetly saying:

“Sheng Dong, have some.”

Sheng Quan: “…”

Yes, Yuan Zixin had mentioned that Ming Qi was young and had been well protected, not very knowledgeable about worldly matters.

However, indeed, despite being naive, there was a charm in her innocence that made people want to protect her.

Sheng Quan had to shift her gaze and glance at Liu Zian.

If Liu Zian were under twenty, he probably wouldn’t understand, but he was already twenty-eight. Having been in this circle for a long time, he naturally understood Sheng Quan’s intention.

He was well aware that Yuan Jie had arranged for him to be here to help him establish a connection. Sheng Quan would be his boss in the future, so naturally, he had to respect the boss.

Liu Zian swiped away the voting screen in front of him, scanned the code for recharge, thought for a moment, and voted a thousand for An Baixing.

Several audience members in front of the screen also voted.

Little Newcomer Ning: [Sang well]

Sleepy Cat: [Better than I expected, here’s a dollar].

Dudulaladukeke: [This show is surprisingly good. I thought it would be chaotic; I didn’t expect the first one to be quite talented.]

Vinegared Potato Shreds with Stir-Fried Potatoes: [Although he’s the first one on stage, I’ll cautiously bet a vote that he’ll make it to the next round.]

Fei Yue: [My family Zi’an voted for him!] I’m also voting! Adding bricks to the charity cause! ]

See Me, Wish Me Success in the Exam: Am I the only one who saw the beautiful girl next to Sheng Dong handing peanuts to Sheng Dong? [I also want to be handed peanuts by a beautiful girl.]

Little Bright Pig: [That’s Ming Qi, a star; of course, she’s beautiful!] ]

A Fan Turned into a Group Fan: [Hugging my Qi Qi, no one can resist Qi Qi; even Sheng Dong likes her so much! ]

Solitary Courtesy: [Huh, is there an unlit light board beside Sheng Dong? Is that hers? ]

In the midst of the lively discussion, some keen-eyed netizens discovered the light board next to Sheng Quan.

This discovery immediately heightened the excitement among the already lively netizens.

Give You a Little Red Flower: [Light Board] She’s definitely here for someone! ]

No Overtime: Is it possible that it’s for someone close to her? ]

Light Blue Bamboo: [Upstairs, absolutely impossible.] Sheng Quan is surrounded by stars on her left and right. [Even if a star liked a contestant, they would never directly light up a light board on the spot.]

Peach Blossom Ya Ya: [The OP from before was right!] Sheng Quan is here for a specific contestant! ]

Running to the Train Station Overnight: [Ah, ah, ah, is that true? Who did President Sheng choose? I want to blindly follow and cheer! ]

Oreolioliolio: Sheng Quan indeed has a good eye. Yuan Hui, also known as Hui Hui, was picked up by her from a pancake stall. And recently, some videos from his drama shoot leaked out. [Wow, that figure, that temperament.]

Super Cute Little Amo: [So, who is it? I’m so curious! ]

Clever Fox: [Scratching my head, screaming wildly, squealing, ah ah ah ah, my melon-eating heart can’t hold back anymore! Whoever Sheng Zong likes must be outstanding! ]

With this direction, netizens increasingly began to piece things together.

Lottery Winner Lost 10 Kilograms: [Notice that Sheng Quan never votes, but every time a good singer finishes, she looks at Liu Zian, and then Liu Zian votes.]

Three Kids in One Mouth: [Liu Zian: I am a star-voting robot]

I Raise the Flag for Mu Mu: [Is this the demeanor of a big shot? So aloof, I like it.

Tender Smoke of the Pipa: [Indeed, Sheng Quan, even stars are just her voting tools!] ]

Blah Blah: [In my opinion, she’s a devoted fan.] How could a devoted fan vote for someone else? ]

Rain with an umbrella: [I bet fifty cents; that light board is definitely hers.]

While watching the contestants sing and vote, they were enthusiastically discussing whether the light board belonged to Sheng Quan. On Weibo, one hot search after another emerged.

#Your Song Begins

How much is the sofa Sheng Quan is sitting on?

How many times did Ming Qi hand peanuts to Sheng Quan?

Sheng Quan’s light board

Who is the light board for?

After An Baixing finished singing, he went backstage, and as expected, he squeezed next to Jin Jiu. Although they hadn’t known each other for long, he already felt that they were destined to be close.

He was excited and nervous: “I have three thousand votes; I should be able to make it. Your voice is so nice and professional, you should definitely make it too.”

Jin Jiu remained silent. An Baixing continued to chatter: “Have you seen the hot searches? Sheng Quan is indeed here for someone. She brought a light board.”

“But now it’s over thirty, and she still hasn’t done anything. Maybe it’s for the later contestants.”

Many people shared the same speculation as An Baixing. As they guessed one by one, it reached over seventy contestants, but Sheng Quan still hadn’t made a move.

I Am Extremely Adorable: [Have you noticed? Sheng Quan never votes, but every time a good singer finishes, she looks at Liu Zian, and then Liu Zian votes.

One of the fans of Mu Mu: [Liu Zian: I am a star-voting robot]

I Wish Me Good Luck: Is this the demeanor of a big shot? So aloof, I like it.

Blah Blah: [In my opinion, she’s a devoted fan.] How could a devoted fan vote for someone else? ]

Rain with an umbrella: [I bet fifty cents; that light board is definitely hers.]

As everyone watched the singers perform, voted, and passionately discussed whether the light board belonged to Sheng Quan, it became a busy and exciting scene.

On Weibo, it was one hot search after another.

#Your Song Begins

How much is the sofa Sheng Quan is sitting on?

How many times did Ming Qi hand peanuts to Sheng Quan?

Sheng Quan’s light board

Who is the light board for?

It was now Jin Jiu’s turn to perform.

He had been waiting at the side of the stage early, his eyes filled with a deep and lifeless gloom.

While reality and the internet were bustling with excitement, this kind of excitement had nothing to do with him.

What was different this time was that many more people might witness his weakness and incompetence.

The host called out his number, but there was no fluctuation in his heart. He lifted his foot and walked up.

Jin Jiu stood on the stage, his palms sweaty and his brain uncontrollably recalling the last concert.

When he finished singing, the audience below was plunged into darkness, like a silent black sea.

That scene became a nightmare for Jin Jiu for seven years, making it impossible for him to utter a word on stage.

Jin Jiu’s back was soaked with cold sweat, his face pale, forcing him to slowly lift his head.

With just one glance, he was suddenly stunned.

In the audience, the girl sitting on the black sofa smiled and raised the light board in her hand.

【Jin Jiu, come on!

The spotlight shone on her, making her smile even more radiant, as if divine.

At this moment, time seemed to slow down.

Jin Jiu didn’t even realize it, but tears welled up in his eyes. He blankly wondered, How could there be such a dazzling person in the world?

Dazzling enough to make him want to cry

Backstage:

The stage manager was extremely excited.

“Yes! Shine even brighter! Shine even brighter! Make the lights bright for me! Let everyone see the light board in Sheng Dong’s hands!”

“Genius! Who came up with the brilliant idea of doing light effects in the audience? Yes, yes, this effect, Biubiu, is so bright! Let Sheng Dong become the focus of the whole venue!”

“Hahaha, our ratings are finally saved!”