The Queen's Rumored Father

After the first round of competition, the contestants have ten minutes to prepare before their second performance.

The performance order will be determined by drawing lots.

Zhang Jie led the charge, followed by Cao Ge, Meng Xiaoxuan, Deng Ziqi, and Han Lei brought up the rear.

After the sorting was completed, Xu Yuan looked directly at Teacher He.

Teacher He silently shook his head, meaning he had no other choice.

operate!

The forces behind Deng Ziqi have started to operate! And even Teacher He couldn't stop them! Because this operation was completely within the permissible range.

In the vast Hong Kong music scene, it's not unreasonable to receive a few high-profile calls to arrange the performance order, is it? It's not like we're asking you to directly determine the rankings, but we should at least give you this much face, right?

And so, the current order came about.

This ranking is most advantageous for Deng Ziqi.

Because she came after Meng Xiaoxuan.

In singing competitions, in the most direct comparison, the later contestant has a greater advantage than the earlier one; this is a generally accepted music theory. To give another simple example, people subconsciously hum the last song they heard.

This is why you might automatically be drawn into singing along when someone next to you is humming a song.

This was purely a subconscious reaction.

It is impossible to achieve absolute fairness in any competition.

Deng Ziqi had suffered a lot before because she appeared before Meng Xiaoxuan in the show.

Even though she used special coping methods, such as playing fast songs and rock music to exhaust the audience beforehand, she still couldn't turn the tide.

Therefore, Deng Ziqi is very confident this time after the position change.

She couldn't believe that the gap between herself and Meng Xiaoxuan was so big.

She always believed that her defeat to Meng Xiaoxuan was due to external factors.

"Who do you think has more potential?" Andy Lau tilted his head and whispered in Xu Yuan's ear.

"I have more faith in those with real talent," Xu Yuan said.

"Ziqi is very talented," Andy Lau said with a smile. "If we're just talking about singing ability, the five people on stage now are all far better than I was back then."

Times have changed, and some progress must be acknowledged.

As any industry grows and expands, the entry barriers will increase, and the professional skills of its practitioners will become stronger. This is certain and beyond dispute.

However, no matter how outstanding the successors are, it is difficult for them to surpass the achievements of their predecessors, because times have changed.

We're no longer in an era where one person can single-handedly hold up the sky.

Even the most talented artists in this era can only protect their own territory and prevent being swallowed up by others; that's all.

"I believe that the reason why seniors are seniors is because they are pioneers. Teacher Han Lei has been working for decades longer than the others, and I think his songs will also tell us this truth."

A glint of light flashed in Andy Lau's eyes.

Han Lei!

He had never thought of this answer.

I believe that no one, at this moment, would have considered Teacher Han Lei.

Now, it is clearly a crucial moment for the two newcomers, Meng Xiaoxuan and Deng Ziqi, to prove themselves.

Han Lei has long since lost the ability to fight!

He no longer has any songs that can overshadow the brilliance of Meng and Deng.

Even his most classic song wouldn't work.

Moreover, the songs that Meng Xiaoxuan and Deng Ziqi are about to sing will only be more classic than their previous songs.

Although Deng Ziqi's new song is credited to her as the lyricist and composer, Andy Lau knows that it embodies the hard work of most of Hong Kong's songwriters. That song is flawless!

"Don't you believe me?" Xu Yuan asked.

Andy Lau shook his head; he simply didn't believe it.

"How about we make a bet?" Xu Yuan revealed a sly smile.

"Go ahead," Andy Lau said, unfazed.

"I won, you'll be the male lead in Xiaoxuan's new song," Xu Yuan said.

JJ, who was standing next to him, got goosebumps.

Such a big appetite?

Will Andy Lau be angry?

How could Xu Yuan possibly afford to hire a superstar like that?

Moreover, Andy Lau rarely appears on camera these days, except for projects he's particularly interested in. A music video like this is a complete humiliation for him.

What kind of superstar would film a music video?

Let me ask you this: a movie can gross over a billion dollars, but what about a music video?

What value can it create?

Besides, music videos are merely an adjunct to songs.

Absolutely impossible!

Senior Andy Lau would absolutely not agree to such a brainless person...

"Okay," Andy Lau said with a smile, "And what if you lose?"

Xu Yuan spread his hands and said, "I lost. I'll be the male lead in your new song's music video."

JJ crashed.

Is this even possible?

This is insane!

Not scientific!

Something feels off.

How could such a petty trick possibly fool Andy Lau...?

"It's a deal then." Andy Lau flashed his signature exaggerated smile and gave Xu Yuan a high five.

JJ, on the other hand, could only stand there bewildered in the wind.

Honestly, let alone Andy Lau, even casting Xu Yuan, who won Best Supporting Actor at Bai Yulan, in a music video would be a waste of his talent. That's a place for idol male models with no acting skills to hone their skills; you guys with real money don't need to go and ruin it.

The singing competition for the title of "King of Singers" began soon.

Zhang Jie's rendition of "The Most Beautiful Sun" fired the first shot in the ultimate showdown.

Subsequently, Cao Ge's "Mr. Lonely" was equally impressive, with a strong competitive spirit on set.

Every singer gave it their all.

The third one is Meng Xiaoxuan.

She went on stage and began to sing.

This song was also a new song that Xu Yuan gave her. No, it should be said that Meng Xiaoxuan chose it herself. Xu Yuan showed her many songs, but she chose this one without hesitation.

Perhaps it was because the lyrics of this song resonated with her.

"Each time, I find strength amidst hesitation and loneliness."

Every time, even when she was very hurt, she never shed a tear.

I know I've always had a pair of invisible wings.

Take me flying, flying over despair.

They don't think about it; they have a beautiful sun.

I see that the sunset changes every day.

I know I've always had a pair of invisible wings.

Take me flying, give me hope.

It's another ballad, but it's a bit different from the previous songs.

From the happiness and hope in "A Little Happiness" to the timidity, sensitivity, hostility, and distrust of the world in "Going Down the Mountain," and then to the defiant roar and the courage to fight against fate in "Wild Child."

Then came the romance and perseverance of "Accompany You Through the Long Years".

The current version of "Invisible Wings" is much gentler.

It shares the same core as "Wild Child," but it better reflects Meng Xiaoxuan's outwardly gentle yet inwardly strong personality.

If "Wild Child" is the voice deep within Meng Xiaoxuan's heart, then "Invisible Wings" is about Meng Xiaoxuan herself!

This song is her signature song!

For an ordinary singer, having one signature song is already a blessing in life.

But Meng Xiaoxuan has more than one song!

When Meng Xiaoxuan finished singing the first verse, JJ couldn't hold back any longer. As a fellow singer-songwriter, he was now eager to sing a song with the mysterious Yan Zhenqing.

I'm really... itching to show my skills!

"I finally see all my dreams come true."

The pursuit of youth is punctuated by the resounding songs of youth.

I finally soared, gazing intently without fear.

Fly as far as the wind blows!

Invisible wings make dreams last longer than the sky.

Leave a wish for yourself to imagine!

The music ended, the curtain fell.

In the audience, weeping and applause alternated.

Tonight, Meng Xiaoxuan brought everyone so many surprises.

Originally, it was thought that she and Xu Yuan had already earned enough tears from the audience. But unexpectedly, Meng Xiaoxuan alone was able to reap another wave of tears. She was just as good as Xu Yuan, this human tearjerker.

With Meng Xiaoxuan's "Invisible Wings" released, Zhang Jie and Cao Ge's chances of getting the role are basically over.

Tonight's champion will be either Meng Xiaoxuan or the two contestants who follow her.

The next moment, the lights focused, and Deng Ziqi became the focus of the entire audience.

She rushed onto the stage, unleashing her wildness and pride.

Now is her time to prove herself!

She will conquer mainland audiences, claim the title of "King of Singers," trample the nation's rising star underfoot, and prove her divine status by defeating the yet-to-be-re-ascended king, Han Lei! Overnight, she will become a top-tier popular singer, a future queen of pop!

The future is bright!