Entertainment: If you asked him to be a star, he'd just want to quit.

He must miss his parents terribly.

Chu Ci and Lin Yue were deeply moved.

Although Chu Ci is over fifty years old, her parents are still alive and well, and she often takes time to go back and visit them.

Being able to show filial piety, accompany one's parents, and care for them in their old age and until their death is a great wish of any child.

Lin Yue, though her father had passed away early, still had a living mother, and with hope in the family, she always had a safe haven.

But Li Mingxuan was an orphan since childhood. He didn't know who his parents were, or even if they were still alive. He couldn't find them or take care of them.

Women are often more sentimental, especially when it comes to emotions.

Li Mingxuan's song brought tears to the eyes of every woman present, and some even lowered their heads and covered their faces to weep.

As the last syllable faded, only low sobs echoed through the room, the oppressive atmosphere weighing heavily on everyone.

Backstage, Cai Yong's eyes were red-rimmed. He seemed to be thinking about his sad memories. He stared at the screen with red eyes and his hands clenched tightly.

"Damn it, is this guy really not going to let anyone else live?" A shrill voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention.

It was a heavily made-up man, reeking of perfume, a complete effeminate fellow. At that moment, he stared at Li Mingxuan's figure on the screen, his eyes filled with jealousy.

This person had a dispute with the other person during the preliminary selection stage, and they almost got into a fight.

"Hehe, you sissy really can't stand seeing others do better than you."

Cai Yong gave him a cold glance, his tone undisguisedly sarcastic.

"I think you're tired of this business. What business is it of yours what I say? Believe me or not, I'll make sure you stop here and never even have a chance to make your debut!"

Cai Yong sneered repeatedly. He was arrogant by nature and could not stand such provocation. He immediately wanted to argue with him.

Fortunately, the staff intervened in time, but this made it even harder for the two to break up.

That cross-dresser was also extremely despicable, and people around him kept their distance from him without leaving a trace.

After evaluation by several judges, Li Mingxuan once again came out on top in the live voting round, winning by a wide margin with 2,898 votes.

If nothing unexpected happens, Li Mingxuan will definitely be brought back to the top of the internet with this song, and he will surely come into the sights of many entertainment companies.

Li Mingxuan pushed open the door and entered. Some people, trying to win his favor, began to greet him. Li Mingxuan was not ungrateful and nodded in response to each of them.

This behavior only fueled the jealousy and hatred of the fair-faced, oily-faced man.

"Humph, pretending."

Li Mingxuan could hear him, but he only glanced at him and then pretended not to see him. He then walked over to Zhou Chen and sat down.

Zhou Chen stared blankly at the person sitting next to him. The person was handsome and talented, and seemed to be better than him in every way. Yet, this person was the first to take the initiative to talk to him and even approach him.

This made him even more curious and confused.

"Zhou Chen, can we get to know each other now?"

Zhou Chen looked at the outstretched hand, remained silent for a moment, and then reached out and handed it over.

The moment their hands clasped, it felt like a collision between two worlds, sending a shiver down Li Mingxuan's spine.

"Hello, I'm Zhou Chen."

Listening to this guy who was about the same age as him, Li Mingxuan felt like laughing.

Because his behavior was like that of a caged bird that had been imprisoned for many years, suddenly released one day, and facing the vast sky, it actually became timid.

This is a difference brought about by long-term life experiences.

Li Mingxuan knew that it would take some time to get to know him and open his heart.

The two talked in hushed tones, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, making the others feel like they were superfluous.

The pink-faced boy felt slighted and ignored, and his self-esteem was insulted, which made his face look somewhat distorted.

A girl next to him tried to comfort him, but he angrily shook off her arm, almost causing her to fall. The girl's pretty face turned pale, and she looked extremely aggrieved.

This undoubtedly angered the others even more, but because there were staff members present, and because this person seemed so fearless, his identity must be extraordinary, so most of them kept quiet and dared not speak out.

Even the staff couldn't stand it anymore and warned him to be quiet and not disturb others or affect their competition.

However, the latter did not stop and continued to hurl insults.

Li Mingxuan didn't want to bother with such scoundrels, but that didn't mean he was someone who wasn't afraid of causing trouble. Besides, this person was indeed very annoying.

Just as he was arrogantly bossing the girl next to him, Li Mingxuan stood up and solemnly slapped him across the face.

"Snapped!"

It was very loud and very crisp!

This slap not only stunned the pink-faced boy, but also everyone else. Even the staff were stunned and forgot their duties.

While everyone was stunned, Li Mingxuan glared at him coldly.

"We are all born of the same parents, and no one is any more noble than anyone else. Although I do not agree with your point of view, I will defend your right to speak."

Every one of us is brought into this world and raised with the care and love of our parents. No matter who we are, we are all the precious treasures in our parents' hearts.

I really don't know what gives you the right to be so arrogant and domineering. Where does your sense of superiority come from? If you disregard your background and status, you would probably struggle to even survive in this difficult and complex society.

Think about it, with your arrogance, what will you rely on to stand on if you lose your status one day? So, I'm warning you, don't be arrogant and pretentious because of your so-called status, and don't treat others as playthings, discarding and insulting them at will. Others also have dignity!

This slap is meant to make you understand that here, no one is superior; everyone starts on the same footing. On this stage, there is only one identity: a fair competitor.

If you're capable, prove it with your abilities. Otherwise, you're nothing but a clown, making a fool of yourself and becoming a laughingstock.

"Of course, if you think I'm wrong, then defeat me with your strength and prove yourself with your actions. Remember, my name is Li Mingxuan!"

After saying that, without waiting for anyone's reaction, she walked straight back and sat down next to Zhou Chen.

The latter stared at him in shock, her mouth slightly agape, her face filled with disbelief, as if she were meeting him for the first time.

The boy who was hit had half of his face swollen up. He covered it with his hand, probably intimidated by Li Mingxuan's imposing manner, and for a moment he didn't dare to argue back.

But those eyes were filled with endless hatred.

Some people looked at him with schadenfreude, cursing him in their hearts that he deserved it, while others cast surprised glances at Li Mingxuan, just like Zhou Chen.

Moreover, the girl from before didn't come forward to comfort him; she hid in a corner by herself, whether she had come to her senses or was worried about being hurt.