The Queen's Rumored Father

On the internet, the matter concerning Xu Yuan's acting skills and even his professional ethics has finally settled.

In reality, Xu Yuan also secretly came to the dressing room of the National Theater.

He donned cardboard packaging and once again transformed into a rising star in the music scene, Yan Zhenqing.

The re-recording of The Masked Singer mainly features the final battle between Alpaca, The Wanderer, and Yan Zhenqing.

Each of the three singers performed a song, and the winner was selected by multiple judges, becoming the masked singer of the night.

The Masked Singer advances directly to the finals.

The remaining singers will continue to compete alongside the newly joined masked singers.

Each battle will be broadcast in two episodes to determine the champion singer.

Once all six winners were chosen, the final round of the Masked Singer competition began.

Therefore, if Xu Yuan can win this battle, he will have a lot of time to film, which is exactly what he originally wanted.

……

Because it was a supplementary enrollment, everyone was making the most of their time.

Soon, the alpaca took to the stage to sing.

It's clear the surgery had a significant impact on the alpaca. Even though he enhanced the stage performance to make it imperceptible to the average viewer, as the saying goes, the layman sees the spectacle, the expert sees the details.

Many people have noticed something.

White Prism shook his head and said, "The first Masked Singer has nothing to do with alpacas."

Wolf Fang added, "It seems like the breath is a bit unstable. It's fine when the sound is being emitted, but it's a bit noticeable when the sound is being silenced."

Ultraman Iron Fan said, "That's not all. Alpaca is a power-type singer, and his key is very high among male singers. This surgery has had a big impact on him. His wound hasn't healed yet, so he can't perform at less than 50% of his full potential. That's why the song he chose isn't one of his strengths."

The three masked singers' insights were very clear.

Xu Yuan felt the same way.

Similarly, the homeless also know this.

The wanderer knew who the alpaca was, and with one less major competitor, this was his best chance to reach the top.

The wanderer has arrived; he's about to take a risky gamble!

Because Yan Zhenqing put a lot of pressure on him.

"When the petals leave the flower, a lingering fragrance remains!"

The fragrance faded after the wind and rain, and no one came to smell it!

boom!

The entire stadium erupted in chaos!

Heavenly King, Mainland Heavenly King Shabao Liang!

He sang his classic song and was recognized by the audience at a glance!

If other singers might be able to sing Li Keqin's "Midnight Moon Song" at the same level as the original, then only Sha Bao Liang can sing "Dark Fragrance" with the same feeling!

The title of "King of Pop" is no joke!

Back then, the overall strength of the mainland music scene was indeed inferior to that of the Hong Kong music scene.

The most obvious example is that top singers in the Hong Kong music scene all have three to five masterpieces.

Most top singers in mainland China only have a few, or even just one, classic works.

This is a difference in quantity.

However, there is no difference in their quality.

Furthermore, because it only has one classic song, it is even more capable of withstanding the test of time.

In terms of singing skills and mastery of songs, top mainland singers are stronger.

After all, if you only have one song to make a living, and someone else sings it better than you, you'll lose your means of earning a living.

Therefore, there are several top singers in mainland China whose songs have become famous throughout the country. They have reached the pinnacle of their careers with just one song, becoming top-tier singers or even superstars.

This is due to historical specificities and cannot be replicated in the current environment.

Apart from those few people from back then, it's impossible for anyone else to be crowned king in one song!

They were the lucky ones of their time, and also the representatives of that era.

Shabao Liang is one of them.

Once the fragrance of secrets is released, no one in the music scene can rival it!

Basically, whenever there's a large-scale gala, Sha Baoliang sings "Dark Fragrance," while Han Hong can only sing "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau," and other singers can only sing songs like "Intimate Lover," "A Fire in Winter," "Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Blessings in a Year," and "Love Bird."

Because only their strongest songs can rival them; otherwise, they would definitely be slightly inferior.

On the one hand, this shows that the mainland music scene was not prosperous enough at that time, but on the other hand, it also proves that these songs are classics!

The song ended.

The entire crowd chanted the homeless man's real name.

"The sandbag is shining! The sandbag is shining!"

This time, it also seems to be a foregone conclusion.

To be fair, even Bai Lingjing's performance last time might not have been as impressive as Sha Bao Liang's this time. Because Sha Bao Liang is a king of the mainland music scene! He's on par with Han Lei. His influence among mainland music fans is even stronger than Li Keqin's.

Yan Zhenqing was on the verge of despair.

"Alright, let's welcome the young and promising Yan Zhenqing to the stage for her performance."

Hurala!

The applause continued.

Although I don't have a high opinion of Yan Zhenqing, his youthful talent did win over a large number of music fans last time, so his applause was quite loud.

White Prism straightened his posture beside the stage.

He was really looking forward to Yan Zhenqing's performance this time.

Is it still an original song?

Is it possible to move people with emotion once again?

Alpaca had no hope of winning this episode, but that actually allowed him to relax and share his insights: "Dark Fragrance is a love song, but it's also a song that speaks volumes about life. It uses flowers as a metaphor for people; the season of a flower is like a person's life. With this song out, it's basically impossible for sentimental songs to turn the tide. Yan Zhenqing can only sing one upbeat song, preferably rock, to have a chance."

Bai Lingjing nodded, agreeing with the alpaca's point of view.

The screen displayed Yan Zhenqing's competition piece for this round.

As expected, it's another original work.

"Heavenly Ladder? What does that mean?" Wolf Fang asked, puzzled.

But Yan Zhenqing didn't give him time to think.

Music begins.

"If possible, find a deserted island."

Look to the future to avoid the troubles of life.

If you lack an electric heater in winter, hug it with both hands.

"You can gamble with fate!"

Yan Zhenqing began to sing.

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

Because Yan Zhen was singing softly in... Cantonese!

But he's from mainland China!

He's a songwriter from mainland China!

How could he possibly speak Cantonese?

Bai Lingjing was the first to stand up, his face full of shock.

The reason he has this expression is not because mainland musicians cannot speak Cantonese, but because... the rules for writing lyrics in Cantonese are completely different from those in Mandarin.

Cantonese, as the common language of the southern coastal areas, is not difficult to understand, but difficult to write.

It sounds different from Mandarin; Cantonese alone has nine different tones!

Furthermore, the speaking habits of Cantonese are different from those of Mandarin. Many inversions, postpositions, and prepositions are new linguistic relationships that need to be relearned.

To write authentic Cantonese songs, one must be proficient in Cantonese language habits, rather than simply translating Mandarin into Cantonese in order.

Yan Zhenqing's Cantonese pronunciation is not only standard, but his lyrics are also fully mature Cantonese lyrics.

This means that this mysterious musical genius who emerged from the mainland can not only make waves in the mainland music scene, but also stir up the Hong Kong music scene if he so desires!

This person's future influence will likely span across Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, something few musicians in history have been able to achieve.

Anyone who can do this is at least a Heavenly King!

On stage, Xu Yuan did not stop because of Bai Lingjing's shock; he continued singing.

"No matter how high it is, it's like a dead end."

I want to escape the mundane world and grow old with you.

Step out of that map, and you need no reward.

They all just want the best for you.

Strangely, when she sang this part, Yan Zhenqing's breath hitched slightly. It felt as if her voice suddenly became choked with sobs, as if tears were welling up.

That shouldn't be the case; the atmosphere of the song clearly hasn't reached that point.

The prism, the alpaca, and the wanderer exchanged glances; they all noticed the problem at the same time.

Yan Zhenqing is strange!

The three of them coincidentally found the previous episode and repeatedly replayed Yan Zhen's singing segment, which led to a discovery.

"Together we climb the ladder to heaven."

There's no need to hold back; we'll fiercely defend against slander and rumors.

Keeping you here, no matter what others say about your arrogance.

Ask me and I will have no shame.

"With you, I can lose everything!"

Shirakyo clenched his fist with one hand, a gesture that drew the attention of the camera.

"It really is here!" White Ryōkyō muttered to himself.

"This..." The wanderer seemed lost.

"Sigh..." the alpaca sighed.

They figured it out.