The system makes me so beautiful that I don't care about anyone else's life or death.

Su Ran was wearing a loose-fitting, preppy-style layered shirt, paired with ordinary jeans and ankle boots.

She brought her black guitar and slowly walked onto the stage from top to bottom. Her excellent body proportions, her face covered by a mask, and even her short stubble of hair made her look incredibly cool.

Many contestants in the audience were whispering among themselves.

"Wow, I didn't even put on makeup to catch the train. Can I wear a mask like Ghost Voice?"

"I only have 900 followers on Douyin. If I get selected, 893 out of 900 will probably go to my parents, grandparents and relatives."

"Does anyone have cosmetics? I desperately need them!"

Perhaps having learned from the previous experience of refusing passengers and stealing cars, many people who brought cosmetics raised their hands.

"I brought it, I brought it, it's free to use, free to use, no money required."

They have an extremely strong survival instinct and are terrified of being caught on camera being sarcastic or harsh.

Yu Lian handed the microphone to Su Ran.

"Ghost Voice, is there anything you'd like to say to everyone?"

Su Ran glanced at Ye Zi and replied with a statement that was flawless:

"I hope our motherland will prosper, the world will be at peace, and humanity and nature will live in harmony."

Yu Lian almost choked on his microphone, mainly because Su Ran, despite wearing a mask, had a very serious look in her eyes and tone.

"It seems our Ghost Voice has a special love for the country and the earth."

Su Ran nodded in agreement and said, "The Earth is the home on which we humans depend for survival."

The host didn't want to talk about this topic with Su Ran anymore; he was afraid that if he continued, he would burst out laughing.

"I believe everyone has watched the previous seasons of the show and should know that the judges of 'Hana-Kimi' and 'Super Boy' each have their own bonus points in each season."

"The 'pass' card in the judges' hands will give the corresponding contestant points. Conversely, if the judges raise the 'fail' card, the contestant will lose points. These points are crucial. In the audience's popularity ranking, sometimes a difference of just one point can play a key role and turn the tide."

"May I ask Guiyin here, among the four of you, do you have a favorite teacher?"

Su Ranqing's clear gaze swept over the four teachers, her eyes filled with a smile.

"Have."

The moment those words were spoken, Su Ran caught a glimpse of Gu Cai sitting with his legs crossed, shaking his head. Without a doubt, he thought Su Ran was talking about him.

After all, among these four teachers, only Gu was an acquaintance from the same company, and also a half-mentor.

"Can you tell me who it is?"

"No."

These words were so blunt that Yu Lian wanted to kneel down.

He had no choice but to move on to the next step.

"What talent does Ghost Voice want to perform? Will it be singing like before?"

"Yes, singing."

"Is it an original work or—" the host deliberately dragged out the question, arousing everyone's anticipation.

Su Ran answered as expected:

"Original work 'Against the Wind'"

After several days of Gu Cai's grueling training, Su Ran's guitar skills, while not quite masterful, were at least able to play some simple melodies.

In addition, she had been deliberately studying music, so she had no problem with simple accompaniment to the songs that the entertainment system had given her.

Su Ran closed her eyes, and the image of her mother singing lullabies to lull her to sleep appeared in her mind.

I can relate to the feeling of wanting to sing but not being able to.

……

The city has long been asleep

In sweet hypocrisy

Reality is like blinding sunlight.

Habitually reach out and block

I felt like I was burning in the pouring rain.

Only the last faint spark remained.

The Emperor's New Clothes

……

Su Ran slowly opened her eyes, and a murderous aura suddenly burst forth from them.

Out of the corner of my eye, I glanced at Ye Zi. "Using my mother's singing to reach the pinnacle of life, don't you feel even a little bit guilty towards your fans?"

Why does it have to be my mother? Don't you have your own voice?

Su Ran recalled the past; she could never have imagined that she could stand on such a stage.

She will stand here to judge those two sinners!

Just wait, Mom, I'll get justice for you!

……

But no matter how complicated reality is

I'm not afraid.

Life is like an endless journey.

New injuries and old wounds, yet I am stronger.

Flying against the wind all the way

we

Not vulnerable, not silent, not compromising, not backing down.

Don't panic, don't despair, don't be arrogant, and don't surrender.

Not vulnerable, not silent, not compromising, not backing down.

Don't panic, don't despair, don't be arrogant, and don't surrender.

……

When the song ended, everyone on and off stage was still, only their hearts still lingering in the surging melody.

Three seconds later, thunderous applause erupted.

Countless fans of the ghostly voice set off fireworks in the live broadcast room.

[I never expected the new generation to be so talented. I'm fifty years old, and this voice is really getting my blood pumping.]

The Yangtze River's waves surge forward, each one stronger than the last. Does she have any other songs? I'll go listen to them.

[This little girl's voice is comparable to Ye Zi's back then.]

[I think this little girl is even better than Ye Zi. Ye Zi's voice is unbelievably beautiful only when she sings, but this little girl's voice is beautiful even when she speaks.]

[Go away, Ye Zi is unmatched; she's a predecessor who led an entire era!]

Are you still Ye Zi's fans? If Ye Zi knew, she'd be heartbroken. She's clearly the invincible one!

How can you compare a contestant and a judge?

The judges have spoken. Please be quiet and listen to what they have to say.

The first comment was from Blue Moon.

"Hello Ghost Voice, I heard your song on Douyin before and it was absolutely amazing. Now that I've seen you, I like you even more. So I'm passing you off. I hope you have a smooth journey ahead and I look forward to seeing you at the annual Golden Melody Awards."

Blue Moon released her pass, which shows that she really likes Ghost Voice.

"Thank you for the praise, teacher. I will work hard." Su Ran bowed to her.

The second commenter was Grandma Li Youli.

She's in her sixties or seventies, but her skin looks firm and smooth, and her smile is especially kind.

The first thing she said when she got the topic was, "Could you sing me a piece of traditional Chinese opera?"

Su Ran was surprised, not expecting the old lady to make such a request.

The contestants in the audience were extremely envious; each additional performance meant more exposure, and this ghostly voice really made a killing.

What would you like to hear?

"Just listen to the few songs you sang on D-Pop."

Su Ran was surprised that the old lady had also heard her on Douyin, so she spontaneously performed a piece of Kunqu Opera.

She had no formal training, but her grandmother often watched opera programs and could imitate a bit of it.

When she finished singing, the old lady happily raised her pass card.

"I have high hopes for you. You have a good voice, a good figure, and bright, sparkling eyes. You're a promising talent. Would you like to consider learning opera from me?"

The entire audience was shocked by Li Youli's words.

Younger people may not know Li's status in the Kunqu Opera world, but those with more experience know that this is the first time that Old Madam Li has taken the initiative to accept apprentices!

It seems that this ghostly voice, regardless of whether it wins the competition or not, will have a fortune no less than that of the champion!

Seeing Su Ran unsure how to answer on stage, Li Youli clapped her hands and laughed like a mischievous old man.

"It's okay, it doesn't matter whether you learn it or not, but you have to leave me your contact information after the competition, just to make friends."

Su Ran nodded quickly.

Next up was Gu Cai.

He played with the cards in his hand, switching between pass and fail.

He said with a smug look, "You just played the wrong chord, you know that?"

Su Ran gave a fake smile: "Maybe the teacher who taught me guitar had a problem with his playing."

Gu Cai glared at him and said, "Who are you saying has a problem with their playing?"

Quickly change your tune and say your teacher is the best teacher in the world! Otherwise, I'll give you a fail!

However, Su Ran stared at him fearlessly, her eyes seeming to see through all his thoughts.

Gu Cai froze for a moment, then gritted his teeth inwardly.

Oh well, he's a magnanimous person and doesn't hold grudges. After all, he's a teacher. Let's just consider it a way of showing some care for the students.

If it passes, then it passes.

Next up was Ye Zi.

The woman in the purple cheongsam had an elegant smile on her face, and every move she made was as beautiful as a painting.

"You sang very well. Here's a little tip for you, but compared to the previous three teachers' comments, I might be stricter with you, and my words might be a little harsh. I hope you don't mind."

"I believe that a good singing performance cannot be hidden. If you wear a mask on stage, who can guarantee that the next person to appear on stage with the name 'Ghost Voice' will be you?"

"If someone were to dress like you and use the same high-tech voice, it would be very unfair to the audience."

"If you're willing to take off your mask, I can give you a pass; if not, I can only give you a fail."

Su Ran's lips curled into a sarcastic smile.

Empress Ye, are you sure you're not talking about yourself?