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Chapter 96 Lollipop Comes to Challenge (Please subscribe and vote!)

On stage, Zeng Peici's performance continued.

The second chorus begins with the following lines: "[Those years, those days, that night all seem like yesterday; these years, these days, this night, you keep me awake at night...]"

Her voice rose slightly, and her emotions became more profound.

The helplessness and persistence of longing that time cannot diminish touched the hearts of many people present.

On the final chorus, all the emotions build to a peak, then slowly recede.

Zeng Peici's voice gradually faded, as if all her strength had been exhausted, leaving only endless longing swirling in the empty room: "[My adventure alone, my seat alone, thinking of someone alone, the tears in my eyes are not an illusion—]"

The last note faded slowly into the air as the piano fell silent.

Pets Tseng remained standing in the same spot, slightly out of breath, her eyes red-rimmed, seemingly not yet fully detached from the emotions of the song.

After a moment of silence, the studio erupted in enthusiastic and sustained applause!

Many viewers, especially women, had tears of emotion in their eyes.

The lyrics of this song are simple yet poignant, and the melody is moving.

Tseng Pei-Tzu's performance perfectly captured the delicate state of mind of someone who, after a breakup, is left alone to savor memories and struggle in loneliness.

On the judges' panel, Yuan Weiren couldn't help but applaud, Zhang Yu nodded frequently, and Zheng Jianguo's eyes were filled with appreciation.

Even Lin Chih-hsuan, who has extremely high standards for emotional expression, showed an approving expression.

Jia Jingwen stared intently at the stage, seemingly lost in the performance, seeing a reflection of her past self in Zeng Peici's singing.

Tao Zi walked onto the stage, her tone filled with obvious admiration: "Wow, Pei Ci, every time you bring a new song, it's refreshing and moving."

"This song, 'Thinking of Someone Alone,' really touched the hearts of many people."

She turned to the camera: "So, how will Xu Renjie, who is equally talented, respond to such a brilliant performance?"

"After GG, we'll come back to reveal the answer!"

After discussing the transition during the broadcast, the on-site recording continued.

Hsu Jen-chieh then sang Jay Chou's "Quiet" while playing the guitar.

"Only the piano kept me company all day, the cello was asleep, quiet and old..."

however.

Perhaps it was because Pets Tseng's singing was so emotionally intense, or perhaps it was because the way she performed "Quiet" was more restrained.

While Xu Renjie's version is solid, it lacks something that can instantly grab everyone's attention.

In an unplugged environment, minor flaws in certain high frequencies and breath transitions are also slightly magnified.

After the song ended, the applause was equally enthusiastic.

But compared to the emotional uproar that erupted for Zeng Peici just now, the applause now was more of a polite appreciation for the performance's quality.

Tao Zi went back on stage and invited the two contestants to her side to begin the judges' comments.

Yuan Weiren: "Zeng Peici, your song is really good, and you sang it well."

Zhang Yu chimed in, "Yes, this little girl's singing has indeed improved."

Tao Zi then asked curiously, "Oh right, Pei Ci, you've really improved a lot. Can you share some of your progress with us?"

Zeng Peici quickly bowed to express her gratitude: "Thank you, teacher. I have taken classes in private and hope to sing even better."

Lin Zhixuan picked up the microphone, her voice gentle and refined: "Zeng Peici, I greatly admire your emotional investment. The most important thing in singing is to touch people's hearts, and you have done that. This song will make you remembered by more people."

He then turned to Xu Renjie, saying, "Renjie's version is very sincere and has its own understanding. However, sometimes, on the competitive stage, one may need a more outgoing or unique expression to stand out."

Jia Jingwen also said that she was very moved when she heard this song.

And then nothing more was said.

Her voice isn't suitable for talking too much today.

Sure enough, some judges who liked to deliberately create conflict and controversy were not present.

The entire review process was professional, gentle, and enjoyable.

While shortcomings were pointed out, the feedback was mostly constructive and sincere.

The tense voting process has begun.

Zeng Peici won by a narrow margin!

"Congratulations to Zeng Peici! She defeated Xu Renjie and successfully challenged the champion! She has achieved an amazing four-game winning streak and won a cash prize of 50,000!"

Tao Zi announced loudly, and applause and cheers erupted once again.

Zeng Peici's eyes lit up instantly on stage, her smile sweet and slightly excited.

She bowed deeply to thank the judges and the audience.

She might only vaguely sense the buzz surrounding things like fame and popularity, but the NT$50,000 prize money was something she could actually get her hands on!

"I can go out for a big meal with Ah Mo!" Zeng Peici thought to herself.

The next three rounds of challenges all ended in failure.

The scene appeared somewhat uneventful.

Wang Weizhong, who was in the monitoring area, just smiled and calmly took a sip of tea while watching the footage on the monitor.

The worst thing you can do when making variety shows is to create stagnant water, just like you don't like a flat mountain.

If the show is too harmonious and smooth, viewers will easily get tired of it, so how can the ratings be boosted?

He still has a trump card up his sleeve.

On stage, Tao Zi invited the last group of challengers.

"Dear viewers and contestants of the Super Idol competition, the next group of guests will be the last in tonight's challenge match, and also the special guests making their grand finale appearance!"

She paused deliberately, building everyone's anticipation, before announcing in an energetic voice, "Let's welcome Lollipop!"

"Whoa—!!!"

Almost the instant the name was called out, the audience, especially the section with young female spectators, was stunned for a moment, and then erupted into the most enthusiastic and unified screams and cheers of the night so far!

The sound almost lifted the roof off the studio!

Lollipop!

Like Hey Girl, they are an idol boy group that debuted through the variety show "Bang Bang Tang" and has gained immense popularity!

Under the intense gaze of the audience, six tall, stylishly dressed boys emerged one after another from the passageway: Ao Quan, Wang Zi, Xiao Yu, Xiao Jie, William, and A Wei.

The gathering of all six batters instantly ignited the entire venue!

Welcome Lollipop!

After Tao Zi and the others' screams subsided, they enthusiastically introduced each member.

Six young men stood in a row on stage, radiating youthful energy, each waving to the camera and the audience, eliciting another round of screams.

As for who they will challenge—

The young female audience members whispered excitedly, and the answer was almost self-evident. In the entire Star Avenue, and even in the entire show so far, who else could match this "grand finale" in terms of popularity and buzz, besides the big boss Lin Mo?

And... recently, Gui Gui from Hey Girl is being paired up with Prince.

Last time, Gui Gui failed in her challenge, and this time the prince has brought his troops to seek revenge.

I bumped into it! I bumped into it!