Rebirth Must Be Happy

“I believe that most people first heard the name Chen Xingruo because of the song ‘A Little Happiness’. During the audition, I said that this song was written by a boy for my sister. In fact, he wrote two songs at the time. Today, he and his sister will be here, so I decided to sing this song for my sister.”

Under the dazzling stage lights, Chen Xingruo, still dressed in an elegant white dress, stood in the center of the stage holding a microphone, while the pre-recorded audio was played both live and in the studio.

"Another original song?"

"Isn't Xu Jinhuan the one who makes games?"

"I might as well switch careers and start writing songs!"

"Is this Xu Jinhuan really that formidable?"

"More than that, he's only a freshman and already a multi-millionaire, and he's attending Peking University."

"awesome!"

Most people at the scene had heard of Xu Jinhuan, but it was a completely different story for those watching on TV. Most of the audience of The Voice of China didn't even go online at the time, and they were the main user group of Douyin and Kuaishou in the future. So, if someone around them recognized Xu Jinhuan, they couldn't help but introduce him to the audience and show off as a topic of conversation.

There are too many things to say about Xu Jinhuan: Peking University graduate, high school student earning hundreds of thousands a month developing mini-games, entrepreneurship, dating Chen Xingruo's twin sister... it's all just hype.

'My sister-in-law is quite kind.'

Xu Jinhuan muttered to himself that he wanted to build his persona and personal influence. Although Chen Xingruo did not mention his name, given his current online popularity, there must be people among the viewers who would recognize him.

If Chen Xingruo didn't bring up these behind-the-scenes stories, even if there were people who recognized her watching the game, it was unlikely that many would mention her, and even if they did, they might not be willing to listen. But it was different when Chen Xingruo brought it up; it gave her an opportunity and a topic to discuss.

These people can easily amplify his fame several times over with just a mention!
Xu Jinhuan thought for a moment, and it seemed he didn't have anything he could do to reward Chen Xingruo, so he thought: 'Maybe next time she pretends to be her sister, I should play along and pretend I didn't notice even if I do?'

But this doesn't seem like a reward for Chen Xingruo, and it could easily turn into a reward for herself if she's not careful, which would be awkward.

He'll be killed by Chen Xingzhu!
You said that youthful innocence best matches first love, like snowflakes falling along the coastline.

"The fifth season will unfold someday, and we'll have our chance to meet."

After a melodious and soothing prelude, Chen Xingruo began to speak. Her clear and pleasant voice revealed a faint sadness and melancholy. People unconsciously strolled on the stage with the music. The lights illuminated her almost perfect face, which was exactly the same as her sister's. Her crystal-clear skin seemed to be glowing. Whether it was because of her appearance or intentional imitation, her cool and refined temperament at this moment looked just like Chen Xingzhu's.

Of course, this is not surprising. After all, when she disguised herself as Chen Xingzhu, even Xu Jinhuan, who has now had in-depth communication with Chen Xingzhu, could hardly tell the difference.

'correct! ’

At this moment, watching Chen Xingruo on stage, dazzling and captivating the attention of hundreds of millions of viewers nationwide, destined to amaze countless people tonight, the thought that flashed through his mind was: 'Once this period is over and Chen Xingruo isn't so busy anymore, I need to be careful to keep my distance from Xingruo when I'm dealing with Xingzhu…'

The two sisters have a telepathic connection, so strong that they can sense each other even when kissing at close range.

If Chen Xingruo were nearby while I was doing something to Chen Xingzhu...

That would be great fun!
If Chen Xingruo were alone, it would be fine, but if there were other people around...

Thinking of this, Xu Jinhuan's expression suddenly stiffened, and from this, he realized something very important:

If I could think of this, Chen Xingzhu certainly could too!
In other words, he shouldn't even think about doing anything to Chen Xingruo whenever she's nearby.

The little girl doesn't even allow the lights to be turned on, let alone something a hundred times more embarrassing than turning on the lights!

So, from now on, you can forget about working at her house!

Xu Jinhuan felt a bitter taste in her mouth. 'If Xingruo were to come to my house to see her sister, forget it, even going out to play together... forget about it!'

He suddenly regretted settling in the capital; he should have stayed away from the capital!

Otherwise, if Chen Xingruo comes to visit her sister every few days because it's close by...

Isn’t this causing trouble for yourself?

'Indeed, a person who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present...'

Xu Jinhuan immediately realized his lack of wisdom. He knew about the twin connection between Chen Xingzhu and Chen Xingruo back in high school, but he only thought of such an important thing today.

"You fly proudly far away, and I become your resting leaf."

"Going to different worlds, but never saying goodbye."

"The longing for you under the moonlit sea has transformed into my yesterday."

"You never even glanced at my mature, smiling face."

It turns out that many emotions don't necessarily need to be experienced to be expressed, because the human brain is amazing and can fill in the gaps in our imagination.

At least while Xu Jinhuan noticed a significant improvement in Chen Xingruo's singing skills, he also found that her emotional expression in the song was very accurate, far exceeding his expectations.

"Whoa Whoah"

"Xingruo! Xingruo!"

"Xingruo! Xingruo!"

After Chen Xingruo finished singing, the audience reacted very enthusiastically, with waves of applause and fans leading the chanting of her name, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a solo concert.

"Xingruo!"

"Xingruo!"

Yu Peishan, Xie Wanqing, and Song Zhiyu led Chen Xingyu in calling Chen Xingruo's name, while Chen Guiliang and Chen Xingzhu were too embarrassed to join in.

"Chen Xingzhu!"

Song Zhiyu smiled sweetly and shouted rhythmically, then noticed that Chen Xingzhu wasn't shouting along. So she tapped Chen Xingzhu on the head with her glow stick and scolded her fiercely, "Why aren't you shouting?"

Chen Xingzhu knew perfectly well that she was deliberately seeking revenge, and that she definitely still remembered the grudge she had inflicted on her butt. She turned to stare at her.

"sorry!"

When Song Zhiyu was glared at, her fierce aura vanished instantly. She quickly put on a flattering smile, her dimples dimpled, and said coquettishly, "Let's cheer for Sister Xingruo together!"

Chen Xingzhu rolled her eyes at her, not bothering to argue with her, and turned to look at her younger sister on the stage again, softly calling out "Xingruo! Xingruo!"

Chen Guiliang, Yu Peishan, Chen Xingyu, along with Xu Jinhuan and Xie Wanqing, almost all turned their heads at the same time, first looking at Chen Xingzhu, and then at Song Zhiyu, all showing admiration.

Yu Peishan gave her a thumbs-up, while Chen Xingyu exclaimed with wide eyes, "Sister Xiaoyu is amazing!"

Chen Xingzhu was easy to bully before, but after Xu Jinhuan and Chen Xingruo catalyzed her one after another, although Chen Xingzhu is much younger than when she disappeared in her previous life, her "evolution" level is far greater.

Xu Jinhuan and Chen Xingruo are her two main pillars of support, and with both pillars in place, Chen Xingzhu is virtually invincible.

Chen Guiliang and Yu Peishan had only seen the almost complete Chen Xingzhu from the beginning. They had never actually seen the Chen Xingzhu who was so easy to bully before. For a long time, they were puzzled as to why she was being bullied. Objectively speaking, the intelligence and wit that Chen Xingzhu displayed made even the two of them wary.

Therefore, seeing Song Zhiyu dare to hit Chen Xingzhu on the head with a stick, even the two of them were startled. They then felt the same admiration and respect for Song Zhiyu as Chen Xingyu did. To be honest, not only Yu Peishan, but even Chen Guiliang wouldn't dare to try such a thing.

"Xingruo!"

"Xingruo!"

Even after Chen Xingruo finished singing, the shouts from below hadn't stopped. This was something she had never even dreamed of, because she had never experienced it before and only thought about broad concepts like "big star" and "very popular."

At this time, she was not yet a star, because there were too many examples of trainees who disappeared after a flash in the pan. But the scene of tens of thousands of people calling her name brought her a shock and emotion that she had never experienced before when she fantasized about being a "big star" or "becoming famous".

In the dimly lit audience seats, all that could be seen were glow sticks and light boards, but the dark area gave her a sense of security and support she had never felt before, because she knew that those were people who liked and supported her.

"..."

She put the microphone to her lips, wanting to say something, but couldn't utter a word. After a brief silence of one or two seconds, she bowed deeply and then turned and walked backstage.

Xu Jinhuan noticed that Chen Xingzhu was secretly wiping away tears, so he reached out and gently squeezed her soft palm.

Chen Xingzhu didn't turn her head, but knowing it was him, she nodded slightly without saying a word.

"Sister Xingzhu, are you crying?"

Song Zhiyu also noticed that Chen Xingzhu was secretly wiping away tears, and she came over with concern to ask, then asked curiously, "Are you moved, or did you sense something from Sister Xingruo and get infected by her?"

Chen Xingzhu shook her head and ignored her.

Song Zhiyu probably knew that her problem was really annoying, so she didn't bother anyone anymore to avoid getting beaten up here. If it were broadcast live, she would be mortified.

This year's finals were divided into three stages. The second stage was a contest between the contestants. Chen Xingruo was in a near-overwhelming lead in the second stage, but in the third stage, while she was in the lead in audience votes, she was significantly behind in media judges' votes.

Chen Guiliang, sitting in the audience, frowned slightly, feeling regretful and guilty, because the media judges' votes could obviously be funded, and he had asked Chen Xingruo about it before the competition.

Chen Xingruo's answer was: "Making it to the finals is enough. Results don't matter. If we bribe the other side, they'll fight it out, and all the money will be taken by them!"

Chen Xingruo had never been polite when needed before, nor did she have any intention of saving her father money. Therefore, when she said this, Chen Guiliang did not get involved.

Seeing this situation, he realized that if he had made a little effort, his daughter would have had a real chance to win the championship!
"You shouldn't have listened to Xingruo!"

Yu Peishan clearly shared the same thought and couldn't help but mutter a sound of frustration.

"It's alright, that's enough!"

Chen Xingzhu smiled and advised, "What Xingruo wants is a stage to perform on, and now she has that stage."

……

"I hereby announce that the ultimate champion of this year's Voice of China is... Li Qi!"

The live broadcast lasted for four hours. After the final round of voting results were announced, Chen Xingruo came in second place. After her name, the host announced the winner.

This is a name that Xu Jinhuan barely recognizes, and he has no idea how the person later fared in the entertainment industry.

However, with him around, he believed that Chen Xingruo would not be any worse off.

After all, Chen Xingruo has more than just her backing; she also has Chen Guiliang's. Her father-in-law is quite powerful, especially in the real estate and pharmaceutical industries, and his net worth will definitely skyrocket in the next few years.

After the real estate market declined, Chen Guiliang was able to ride the rocket of his son-in-law's success and continue to rise in his career.

"congratulations!"

"Hello, second-place finisher!"

"Sister Xingruo, have you officially debuted yet?"

As the audience began to leave, Xu Jinhuan followed them backstage to congratulate Chen Xingruo.

Do you need an autograph?

Chen Xingruo smiled broadly, looking very happy, and joked, "Dad, Sister Shan, your smiles aren't genuine at all. How can you do business with such scheming?"

Yu Peishan retorted, "You're still laughing! You had a real chance to win!"

If Chen Xing had lost the media vote, that would have been something that could have been avoided beforehand, which would have almost guaranteed her the championship.

"It's okay, I'll just focus on my career development in the future."

Chen Xingruo seemed very open-minded and optimistic, "Besides, second place is also amazing, and this way I can avoid people saying that I got in through back channels or underhanded tactics."

Although she did do it, she didn't like being talked about!

Moreover, she truly won the finals based on her ability; she performed exceptionally well.

They went up to the stage to take a group photo, and then the mentors had a meal together. Chen Guilin and Yu Peishan took Chen Xingyu home to sleep first, while Xu Jinhuan stayed with the rest of them, also keeping an eye on them, since the girls were so pretty that it was hard to guarantee that no one would have designs on them.

Xu Jinhuan is just starting out in his career, but he can still hold his own in this kind of situation. Even if he is far more capable than Xu Jinhuan, unless there is an insurmountable conflict of interest or someone is out of their mind, no one would want to offend a future big shot who has already achieved some success in his career before the age of twenty and whose future is clearly promising.

Song Zhiyu and Xie Wanqing were both very happy because they each received several autographs. The event didn't end until almost three o'clock, and they were both very energetic, as was Chen Xingzhu.

"How about we go sing karaoke all night? Okay?"

Xu Jinhuan didn't drink, and no one dared to force him. After the party ended and he got into the car, Song Zhiyu suddenly suggested, "It's been so long since I've stayed up all night..."

Xie Wanqing asked in surprise, "Have you had this before?"

"Yes, I had one when I was in junior high school, it was a classmate's birthday..."

Although Song Zhiyu hadn't drunk any alcohol, she was already feeling quite intoxicated by her own presence. She was very excited. "That time we just sang together. Sister Xingruo doesn't need to sing, otherwise her voice will get hoarse. You can be the judge and we'll sing... Anyway, I'll be on the bus tomorrow, so it doesn't matter. You guys don't have classes either... Wait, do you guys have classes?"

Chen Xingzhu said, "I have classes, but it's fine if I go back earlier."

Her words were tantamount to agreement, which surprised and delighted Chen Xingruo, who immediately replied, "I don't have class, I can go!"

Xie Wanqing said, "I can ask for leave."

"...Then what's there to say?"

Seeing this, Xu Jinhuan didn't even bother to persuade him anymore, "Then let's go."

If all else fails, I'll just sleep in the karaoke bar... uh!

As he thought about this, a sudden inspiration struck him; he felt as if he had seen a similar plot in some movies… (End of Chapter)