novellhall Chapter 12 Lin Mo, Being able to hit high notes is nothing special
Chapter 12 Lin Mo, Being able to hit high notes is nothing special
"Teacher Yuan, listen to it on the program."
Lin Mo remained tight-lipped.
"Alright, alright, let's see if you can scare us again then."
Yuan Weiren shook his head helplessly, looking as if he really couldn't do anything about it.
However, the anticipation behind the lenses only intensified.
At this point, the program director finally came over to inform the audience to start entering and prepare for filming.
Indeed, the dozens of audience members who came were unwilling to leave and insisted on waiting here.
The slightly tired athletes roused themselves, tidying their clothes and their mood.
Staff members were busy moving around, adjusting lights and equipment.
At 11:10 p.m., the recording of the eighth episode of "Super Star Avenue" finally began.
The stage lights came on, and Tao Zi walked onto the stage in a sequined dress.
Despite it being late at night, her voice remained full of energy:
"Welcome back to Super Star Avenue! After a brutal loser's bracket revival, our first season's top 24 contestants have finally been determined!"
"And today!"
On stage, Tao Zi raised her voice, "We are about to face an even more brutal competition format—a 1-on-1 PK tournament!"
"24 contestants, opponents determined by drawing lots, will face off in pairs!"
"After each contestant finishes their performance, our five judges will vote. The contestant with the most votes will advance to the next round, while the contestant with the fewest votes... will enter the dangerous waiting area!"
Ultimately, only 12 people will advance directly! Of the remaining 12, two will be eliminated!
The announcement of the competition rules instantly intensified the atmosphere backstage.
A one-on-one direct confrontation, very straightforward.
They tormented each other until they broke apart.
"The competition now officially begins!"
The host Tao Zi's voice resonated throughout the entire studio through the sound system.
"Contestants will come up on stage in order of their assigned numbers, and your opponent will be determined by drawing lots!"
The first contestant to go on stage was contestant number 1, a boy named Lu Xuerui.
Lin Mo did have some impression of him; his song "Can You Love Me?" was quite nice.
His opponent was number 13, Xu Wanling.
Then the singing began.
The competition progressed quickly, with subsequent matches being group-based eliminations.
Yang Zongwei drew number 19, a girl named Yang Qianna, while number 5 drew number 18, Lin Youjia.
Lin Mo watched quietly backstage and noticed an interesting phenomenon.
In this competition, a significant proportion of contestants sang original songs.
Some were quite remarkable and sounded good, while others felt rather average.
2007 was indeed the peak of the Chinese music scene, with many outstanding songwriters and composers being very active.
Lin Mo initially thought that singing "Nanshan Nan" in the preliminary round might make him a household name across the country.
Later it turned out that I had indeed been overthinking things.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that there were too many contestants in the early stages of the show, resulting in low viewership.
"Next contestant—" Tao Zi's voice rang out again.
"Number 6, Liu Mingfeng!"
All eyes backstage were on Liu Mingfeng.
When he stepped onto the stage, the host, Tao Zi, joked:
"Hey, Mingfeng, you've styled your hair like an adult, you look very mature."
Liu Mingfeng looked somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this.
After an afternoon of makeover, his conspicuous blond pompadour was trimmed into a neat slicked-back hairstyle, and his tight shirt was replaced with a dark suit.
Even after styling his hair like an adult and donning a handsome suit, Liu Mingfeng still misses his old pompadour hairstyle.
That was his lost youth.
It's all Lin Mo's fault!
Thinking this, Liu Mingfeng walked to the lottery box, reached in and felt around for a moment before drawing a numbered ball.
Tao Zi took the numbered ball and showed it to the camera:
"Contestant number 6, Liu Mingfeng, has drawn an opponent who is...?"
She deliberately dragged out her words to create suspense.
Backstage, many contestants were already craning their necks.
"Number 11, Lin Mo!"
After the words were spoken, the host and judges seemed fine.
The expressions of the contestants backstage were much more interesting.
There was surprise, excitement, anticipation of watching the show, and schadenfreude.
This is interesting.
The two had just had a conflict that afternoon, and Liu Mingfeng's displeasure with Lin Mo was practically written all over his face.
Now that they've been drawn together by lot, it's like enemies meeting on a narrow road!
Many people were instantly wide awake!
Moreover, many people know this.
During his university years, he was a frequent winner in campus singing competitions and also won championships in many bar singing competitions.
Besides being an experienced competitive player, he is also an original singer.
Therefore, the hot-blooded Liu Mingfeng couldn't stand Lin Mo's arrogant attitude.
In their opinion, Lin Mo's performance in the previous episode of "Sea of Tears" was indeed amazing.
But it's really hard to say who will win!
All eyes turned to Lin Mo, who was sitting in the corner.
What I saw was a completely expressionless face.
The moment he heard his number, he merely raised his eyes slightly, then calmly stood up, took long strides, and walked steadily toward the stage aisle.
"Tsk, stop pretending to be calm."
Someone in the backstage area was whispering.
But many of the contestants had a more complex look in their eyes.
To remain calm and composed in a situation like this shows truly exceptional mental fortitude.
On stage, when Liu Mingfeng heard that his opponent was Lin Mo, he was taken aback at first, and then a smile with a strong sense of provocation appeared on his lips.
He even swung his fist at the camera, making a "victory" gesture.
The smell of gunpowder had already filled the air.
"Alright, then first, let's enjoy Liu Mingfeng's performance!"
Tao Zi controlled the scene.
"Liu Mingfeng, what song are you going to sing today?"
Liu Mingfeng picked up the microphone, his voice booming:
Today I'm going to sing one of my own original rock songs, "Rebellious Youth"! Dedicated to all young people who refuse to be ordinary!
The music started, and the performance began.
Liu Mingfeng's singing style is as outgoing as his personality, with a high-pitched and powerful voice.
They jumped and danced to the music, exuding youthful exuberance.
The lyrics express a rebellion against conformity and a yearning for freedom and dreams.
It really gets the atmosphere going.
After the song ended, enthusiastic applause and whistles erupted from the audience.
The audience in the studio were mostly young people, and many of them were caught up in this direct excitement.
On the judging panel, Yuan Weiren nodded slightly, and Yang Pei-an also seemed to approve of this highly explosive performance.
"Okay, next..."
Tao Ching-ying turned her gaze to the waiting area.
"Please welcome Liu Mingfeng's opponent, number 11, Lin Mo!"
Lin Mo walked onto the stage from the entrance, looking relaxed.
After taking his position, he bowed slightly to the judges and the audience.
"Lin Mo," Tao Zi walked to his side, a professional smile on her face.
"Liu Mingfeng's performance just now was fantastic! Were you feeling a lot of pressure?"
"It's alright," Lin Mo replied simply.
"So, as is customary, we can let the contestants say a few words to each other before the PK begins."
Tao Zi turned to Liu Mingfeng.
"Mingfeng, is there anything you want to say to Lin Mo?"
The classic pre-match trash talk segment!
Backstage, almost all the contestants' ears perked up, and the camera lenses were firmly fixed on the two of them.
Liu Mingfeng picked up the microphone, stared at Lin Mo, and wore what he thought was a cool, arrogant smile:
"Lin Mo, you did quite well last time." His voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the room.
"But talent shows aren't about one or two songs; they're about consistent output and real talent!"
He emphasized:
"Being able to hit high notes is nothing special. Today, I'll use rock and roll to show you what attitude is."
"This stage relies on solid skills, nothing else."