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Chapter 96 Only I Can Scam My Readers
Meng Han's new song is amazing.

This piece, which blends folk music with the explosive power of rock, perfectly showcases his personal style. Coupled with his highly infectious performance and accompaniment, it truly deserves to be called a divine stage performance.

It's the kind of work that would make it into a compilation video of memorable moments from a music variety show, and the comments would most likely still be "the only true god" and "too low".

How can he fight like this?
Wait, it doesn't seem like he appeared in person, it was his fans who made the appearance... huh?

That's it.

It's not that he underestimated Xing Chao, but when the gap in skill between singers is too large, the quality of the song itself can hardly make up for the overall impression.

Moreover, Meng Han's song "Hou Yi" is of very good quality and is also an original work. Under these circumstances, nothing else will help.

Even if the soul-capturing song comes, you have to sing it well for it to be effective.

Meng Han, one of the key figures in the rock music scene, has been in the industry for over 20 years. Except for his appearances on variety shows where he stubbornly challenged legends, he has never lost. His singing skills are impeccable, and his stage presence is incredibly stable.

With such a person, coupled with a high-quality original song, what can Xing Chao, an amateur music enthusiast, possibly do to compete with him?

Let alone him, Yu Wei felt that even if he did it himself, he might not be able to hold his own. Performances are not simply about following a formula, and no matter how well you copy the answers, you can't compare to a real academic genius.

In the waiting area, Xing Chao's throat was already dry, and he could only swallow repeatedly to relieve his nervousness.

As someone who listens to music regularly, he naturally knew what Meng Han's song meant: it meant that he, the next one to appear, would become an unnoticed figure on the roadside...

Logically speaking, a music lover like him shouldn't need to be nervous, since losing isn't shameful. But how can losing not be shameful?
As someone involved in sports, he couldn't stand hearing that word.

In fact, Yu Wei suggested changing the song in the following days, but Xing Chao refused.

He really likes the song "Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart." If he could only leave behind one song in public in his lifetime, he hopes it would be this one.

This was something Yu Wei hadn't expected. He had initially thought of playfully teasing the readers, but he hadn't anticipated that they would fall in love with the song at first sight.

Now, things are really messed up by Meng Han, who's pulling off a surprise attack. Their group is probably going to be used as a stepping stone...

The best way to win in singing is to stay in your comfort zone, just like Yu Wei did in the last episode. He chose an easy song for Lin Yuting to sing, and as long as the emotion was right, she could win.

However, "Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart" is not easy to sing. If someone with poor singing skills uses it to challenge a master, it feels a bit like using a weakness to attack someone else's strength.

Everyone says that if you sing this song with all your might, even if you crack or sing off-key, they won't be too demanding. But that's just for everyday singing. If you really want to sing it well, you can't be too careless.

Yu Wei glanced at Meng Han, who was full of fighting spirit on the stage, and then at Xing Chao, who was uneasy. He quickly made a corresponding judgment.

Readers can be misled, but others cannot be misled.

Whether Xing Chao intensifies his training or he surprises Xing Chao with off-key moments, it all boils down to a "friendly" exchange between the author and readers, and between celebrities and fans—purely a prank, without causing any conflict.

Now that someone is targeting them, what's going to happen?

It's normal for teammates to act silly in a team game, but if the enemy team is really ganking him, he should still help them...

Especially since each person could only play one game against him, Yu Wei didn't want them to have any regrets, even if they lost, they should lose together.

Xing Chao took a deep breath, intending to go on stage to prepare, but found that Yu Wei was already standing next to him.

"Let's go, let's get it done!"

"Isn't this a solo performance?"

Xing Chao was a little taken aback. He had been practicing solo singing for the past two days, so was it a bit too late to suddenly switch to a duet?
"Just sing, I'll take care of the rest." Yu Wei patted him on the shoulder. "I'll catch the ones you can't reach, don't be afraid of cracking your voice, just belt them out!"

In fact, Yu Wei doesn't care much about winning or losing. "Music Blind Box" is not a competitive music variety show. According to the original plan, he really didn't need to go on stage. The amateur contestants were the main characters.

Who knew he would suddenly be challenged... and the audience at the scene knew it too. If he lost, Xing Chao would definitely blame himself.

Meng Han couldn't possibly let his readers bear the burden of the challenge alone; it would be too much to ask them to protect him.

"Can it be done?"

Xing Chao was still a little skeptical. After all, they had never rehearsed together. How could Yu Wei possibly keep up with his rhythm so perfectly? What level of understanding of the song would that require...?

"Just keep running forward."

Yu Wei wasn't entirely confident, but given the current atmosphere, he had no choice but to stand shoulder to shoulder with his readers, since only he could fool them.

The production team had no idea that Yu Wei would also come on stage. She was supposed to sing solo when she reported this morning, so why did it suddenly change?

Surprised as he was, the recording of the show couldn't stop, as the audience was still watching. Cheng Xu quickly made a decision and supported Yu Wei's work!

You can't only trust Yu Wei when there are no unexpected events. The show's popularity is inseparable from his contributions. Sincere cooperation is essential, and we should have that much trust.

Once everything was ready, the spotlight cut through the darkness of the stage, and the audience, still immersed in the atmosphere of Meng Han's "Hou Yi," finally realized that the last song was about to begin.

This time, Yu Wei really won't have an easy time winning...

Especially after a fantastic show, the audience's threshold for silence is higher, making the contrast even more striking.

This is also why Yu Wei decided to participate; he didn't want his readers to be neglected.

Where is the world full of flowers?

If it really exists, then I will definitely go.

Xing Chao's opening voice was like rough sandpaper, but Yu Wei immediately added a layer of softness with her breathy tone, giving the off-key sentence a sudden sense of solitary courage. Off-key from the very first sentence?

Yu Wei was almost laughing out of anger, displaying the same smugness he had during long-distance running training and live text broadcasts!
It's hard not to be nervous when singing on stage for the first time. Xing Chao also felt this way when participating in competitions. What he needs now is the feeling of running.

I want to stand on the highest peak there.
It doesn't matter if it's a cliff or a steep slope.

Xing Chao regained his composure a little. The lyrics swirled in his mind, and he seemed to see surging backs and flying dust in front of him.

Long-distance running is about willpower, not the start. His singing has become more and more steady, and his unwavering passion for running forward is what keeps burning bright on the field.

Yu Weiyi, standing on the right side of the stage, stepped forward and took over the chorus. His voice was clean and uplifting, carrying an innocent idealism.

He possesses both maturity and composure, as well as youthful passion; this is the true heart of a child.

“Maybe I don’t have the talent
But I have the innocence of dreams

I will prove it with my whole life.

When Xing Chao took over singing again, every word was like a steel nail in his path, propelling him forward.

He didn't know why Yu Wei was able to connect so well, but now was clearly not the time to think about that.

Maybe I'm just clumsy with my hands.
But I am willing to keep exploring

Give your all in your youth so you have no regrets.

The character "青" in "青春" was about to crack, but Yu Wei suddenly raised it an octave and added a harmonic line, wrapping the sound in a magnificent vocal net.

The audience only heard the double heat, and no one realized that it was an acoustic rescue.

But the guests clearly understood that Yu Wei's ability to control the stage was too strong. She could both lead and support, and it seemed that she had mastered the song to the extreme.

It was coming. The most dangerous moment was about to arrive during the iconic screaming section. Yu Wei gave Xing Chao an encouraging look. Xing Chao took a deep breath, like a martyr about to leap into the abyss.

Yu Wei's fingers clenched tightly—

"run ahead!!!"

The moment Xing Chao's roar exploded, Yu Wei did three things simultaneously: lowered his throat to open his pharynx and pushed his chest resonance to the limit; stomped his right heel on the floor to give a rhythmic anchor; and made a "lower drumbeat" gesture to the band behind his back with his left hand.

So the broken notes that should have dissipated were swallowed up by the violent pounding of the drumsticks and became the drumbeats of a war song, causing rows of astonished eyes to rise from the audience as if they had been electrocuted.

They noticed the crack in the voice, but it sent chills down their spines. It was precisely because of the crack that the desperate, hysterical outburst came about...

The cracking of the voice is not a technical embellishment, but a cry that originates from the most authentic life.

These three words seemed to tear through the air, shocking everyone. This was no longer just singing; it was the roar of a soul, the breaking free of a trapped beast!
Xing Chao felt his energy dissipate, and his blood rushed to his temples, but he was powerless to stop it, just like when he saw the finish line in a race but stumbled and fell.

Just when he was about to stop singing, a hand patted him on the shoulder.

Yu Wei sang the second part from the shadows of the side stage. His voice spiraled upwards, steadily supporting Xing Chao's shaky roar.

Facing cold stares and ridicule

How can you feel the vastness of life without going through hardships?
Destiny cannot make us kneel down and beg for mercy
Even if blood stains my arms.

Xing Chao quickly regained his rhythm and sang along. If it weren't for Yu Wei, he would never have dared to shout so recklessly. Having someone to back you up makes all the difference.

It was worth it to be able to shout that out on the show!

For the audience, the impact of Yu Wei and Xing Chao's song is definitely stronger than that of Meng Han's song. After all, compared to mere musicality, "Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart" is a naked catharsis.

They may not understand music, but if you let them choose a song to listen to a second time, they will definitely choose Yu Wei's song, which is very exciting.

The audience's applause rose like a tidal wave, seemingly an emotional release for them, the sound almost lifting the roof off the entire venue.

Meng Han generously offered his applause; the song suited his taste perfectly, and he would definitely try to cover it sometime.

"Amazing!"

The song is slightly better than his other works overall, but not by much. However, the theme of pursuing dreams is much more likely to resonate with listeners than something as simple as a bow and arrow.

However, in terms of performance, their "Hou Yi" was undoubtedly slightly better, since Yu Wei's partner clearly made mistakes. Overall, this performance should be considered a draw...

"Yes, isn't it amazing that they sang like this on their first time singing together?"

Tong Yulu's voice carried a hint of envy. If she could sing a duet with Yu Wei, she would be willing to act in Yu Wei's movies or be featured in Yu Wei's novels.

"First time singing together?"

Meng Han thought he had misheard. Yu Wei's control of the situation was impeccable, even somewhat miraculous. Wasn't this something that had been practiced for a long time?
"A solo performance by a long-distance runner as reported in the program."

"?"

Meng Han, who hadn't slept well for several days, suddenly felt a little dazed. The athlete was preparing to sing a solo, which meant that Yu Wei hadn't even practiced singing.

So what's with his effortless control?

Is this considered a draw...?

(End of this chapter)