After taking advice, I became a top male idol.

As the first three matches concluded, the atmosphere at the venue not only didn't cool down, but instead became even more enthusiastic.

"Finally, we've reached Group D!"

"Oh my god, my heart was pounding! This group is a real battleground!"

"Lin Zhixing, Gu Qingzhou, Jiang Mubai... putting these three names together is like a battle of gods!"

"I'm rooting for Jiang Mubai. Love songs are his domain. Today's questions are like an open-book exam for him. He's a little prince of love songs!"

"Lin Zhixing isn't bad either; 'Red-Haired Girl' is still topping the charts. But can he handle singing love songs?"

"Gu Qingzhou is not to be underestimated either; he's not called the Little King of Huayin for nothing."

murmurs rose and fell in the audience.

"Alright, everyone!"

The host returned to the stage, announcing, "The highly anticipated Group D showdown is officially beginning! First up is—Wang Xiaohu from Team Li!"

Wang Xiaohu is a rock youth, dressed in a studded leather jacket, carrying a guitar as he rushes onto the stage.

He performed an original rock love song called "The Storm of Love".

It's explosive and exciting, but under the delicate theme of "emotion," this shouting style of expression seems a bit too direct and crude.

Final score: 89.0 points.

This score might be competitive in other groups, but in Group D, it's just cannon fodder.

"The songs today were all good, but none of them were particularly amazing."

"Yeah, it doesn't feel like it's reached that 'wow' level yet."

"Don't worry, the best is yet to come!"

"Next up, please welcome Gu Qingzhou from Ye Lan's team!"

The lights changed, and the stage became softer.

Gu Qingzhou was wearing a well-tailored dark blue suit, her hair was neatly combed, and she wore an exquisite diamond brooch on her chest.

He stood in the center of the stage, microphone in hand, exuding the air of an elegant young nobleman.

The intro begins with an adaptation of the classic pop love song "Lovers Under the Moon".

"Moonlight shines on your windowsill..."

As soon as Gu Qingzhou opened her mouth, her unique R&B singing style captivated the audience.

His voice is very magnetic, and his transitions are incredibly smooth.

Unlike his previous attempts to show off his skills for the sake of showing off, this time he didn't overdo the technical stuff, but instead seamlessly blended technique with emotion.

Especially during the chorus, he gazed affectionately at the camera, his eyes seemingly holding the image of a lover under the moon.

"It sounds great!"

"Gu Qingzhou really put her heart into this this time!"

"This is what love songs should be like. Although it's an adaptation, it has its own unique flavor."

After finishing her song, Gu Qingzhou bowed deeply to the audience, a confident smile on her face.

From the mentor's seat, Han Xuening nodded: "Not bad, much more stable than before. You've learned to simplify, and that's progress."

Shen Ming also praised, "The arrangement is very sophisticated, and the voices are easily recognizable."

The voting results are in.

Final total score: 91.2 points!

"Wow!"

A gasp of surprise rang out from the crowd.

91.2 points! That's an extremely high score! In Group B, that would be enough for direct advancement, and in Group A, it's second only to Li Ziming!

"Jiang Mubai is under a lot of pressure."

"Lin Zhixing's situation is in jeopardy."

"Yes, Gu Qingzhou performed exceptionally well, which puts all the pressure on the later stages."

"Is there no hope? Love songs are hard to stand out anyway, it's too difficult to surpass this score."

In the backstage lounge, Lin Zhixing looked at the score on the screen and clapped softly.

"You sang so well."

He was sincere.

Gu Qingzhou truly exceeded expectations this time; the subtlety of her emotions represented a qualitative leap compared to before.

The resources Huayin Entertainment invested in paid off; this arrangement team is indeed professional.

However, before everyone could recover from Gu Qingzhou's deep affection, the next big villain appeared.

"Next up, please welcome Jiang Mubai from Shen Ming's team!"

Jiang Mubai was wearing a simple white shirt and jeans, without any musical instruments in her hands, and even her makeup was very light.

But the moment he stood on the stage, his melancholy and aloof demeanor instantly drew everyone's attention.

He's the kind of person who's born to sing love songs, possessing a heartbreaking sense of vulnerability.

"This song is an adaptation of Shen Ming's 'The Rain Keeps Falling'."

Jiang Mubai's voice was soft, yet clear.

"The Rain Keeps Falling" is a classic among sad love songs and one of Shen Ming's representative works.

The sound of a piano began, clear and lonely.

After the intro, Jiang Mubai closed his eyes and began to sing.

"The rain kept falling, and the atmosphere wasn't very harmonious..."

At that moment, the entire venue fell silent.

His voice was so clean, without excessive embellishment or fancy techniques; it was just a straightforward, pure sadness.

Every word was like a raindrop, striking the hearts of the audience one by one.

"This sounds so good..."

"My God, is this sound poisonous? I feel like crying as I listen to it."

"That's talent, a gift from God."

On the mentors' panel, several mentors were also whispering to each other.

Han Xuening said, "This child's voice is so clear, clean, and pure."

Brother Li nodded. "This kid is born to sing love songs."

Shen Ming looked even more proud, "Mu Bai is my most outstanding student. His control over emotions is even more delicate than mine was back then."

When it came to the chorus, Jiang Mubai didn't scream with all his might like in the original version. Instead, he sang it softly, almost like a murmur.

That kind of suppressed pain is more heart-wrenching than crying out loud.

Many female viewers were secretly wiping away tears.

The song ended.

The audience erupted in applause, even more enthusiastic than Gu Qingzhou's performance!

The scores are in.

Final total score: 92.3 points!

"boom--"

The whole place erupted!

92.3 points!

The highest score of the entire event! Even surpassing Li Ziming, the undisputed champion of Group A!

This is practically on the verge of becoming a god!

"It's over, it's really hopeless now."

"92.3 points, how can we possibly surpass that?"

"Lin Zhixing is so unlucky to be assigned to this group and run into such a god-like opponent."

"Jiang Mubai is too amazing! He truly deserves the title of Prince of Love Songs!"

"Unless he can come up with a song even more explosive than 'Red Dress,' there's absolutely no way he can turn things around!"

"Even more explosive than 'Red Dress'? How could that be! One of those hit songs is enough to live on for a lifetime, how could there be a second one?"

In a corner of the audience, Zhou Xuan took off her mask and whispered to the artist next to her.

"Lin Zhixing is probably in trouble this time. Jiang Mubai has an amazing grasp of love songs. Both his emotional expression and technique are top-notch."

"Yeah, Sister Xuan, Lin Zhixing is definitely going to lose, right?" the female entertainer asked.

"That's not necessarily true," Zhou Xuan said.

"Huh? Could Lin Zhixing really turn things around?"

"I don't know." Zhou Xuan stared at the stage, a hint of anticipation flashing in her eyes. "Anyway, I think this kid won't give up so easily."

She remembered the look in Lin Zhixing's eyes when he rejected her at the restaurant that day.

That look in his eyes didn't seem like someone who would easily admit defeat.

Backstage.

Gu Qingzhou looked at the score and gave a bitter smile.

"92.3... I lost."

He turned to Lin Zhixing and said, "Brother Lin, this is a high-level game. Jiang Mubai's performance is basically that of a champion."

Lin Zhixing sat in the corner, looking at Jiang Mubai's still melancholy face on the screen, despite winning the game.

"Indeed very strong."

Lin Zhixing nodded and commented objectively, "His voice is excellent, and his emotions are very sincere. He has reached the pinnacle in the realm of pop love songs."

He was well aware of the current situation.

92.3 points, this is a peak that is almost insurmountable.

If you just present an ordinary, excellent love song, no matter how well it's sung, it's unlikely to surpass this score.

Moreover, there are also off-field factors.

Recalling the information Xia Xue had previously revealed, at least four or five of the 50 media reviewers were in cahoots with Xinghuang Entertainment.

They will definitely deliberately lower their scores.

"In other words, I not only have to beat Jiang Mubai, but also those media outlets that are biased."

If he doesn't become a viral sensation, and if he can't rely on the public jury to raise his score to an alarming level, then he will undoubtedly lose today!

but.

He recalled that hit song from his past life, which swept the Chinese music scene, frequently climbed into the top ten of the charts every two years, was covered by countless people, and was regarded as a classic by countless others.

"Next, please welcome the last contestant from Group D—"

The host's voice rang out again, drawing everyone's attention back to the stage.

"He once used rock music to sing of the hero's solitary courage, and he also used opera singing to express the tragedy of his country!"

"What kind of 'emotion' will he bring us today?"

"Please welcome—Lin Zhixing!"