He was in college, but his songs were at the Grammys.

Fu Yun paused for two seconds, then rolled her eyes.

Good grief, so you mean he's too ugly to understand the troubles of handsome guys, right?

However, he understood what Chen Ming meant.

This refers to the Huang Mo incident.

He glanced in Huang Mo's direction and secretly made a mental note of it.

He'll have to find a chance to meet Huang Mo on stage when the opportunity arises.

What level of skill do they have to dare to speak ill of Jiang Yi?

Chen Ming had no idea what Fu Yun was thinking.

He simply looked away and continued to gaze at the stage.

If he has the chance to meet Huang Mo later, he will naturally let him know whether he is recording or performing live.

But the competition is still going on.

It's not worth getting distracted by someone like that.

In the next round of rankings, several more contestants took the stage.

There are Grade B, Grade C, and a few Grade D.

Until a name was read out.

"Shen Yuewan".

A small commotion arose from the audience.

A talented original artist from Tingxian Entertainment, she was one of the few who battled Chen Ming on the May newcomer list.

She stood up, took a deep breath, and walked towards the stage.

She paused as she passed Chen Ming.

Then, she turned her head slightly and glanced at Chen Ming.

There was nervousness, anticipation, and a touch of stubbornness in wanting to prove myself.

Chen Ming nodded to her.

It's very light.

But Shen Yuewan saw it.

She nodded in return, then looked away and continued walking.

She stood still on the stage.

There were no extra pleasantries; I simply bowed slightly to the mentors and signaled that we could begin.

The music is ringing.

It's her own original song, a ballad called "Moonlight".

As soon as he uttered the first sentence, Chen Ming's eyes narrowed slightly.

The sound is very special.

It wasn't the kind of standard, textbook-perfect voice, but rather a unique nasal tone, a bit sweet and soft, yet inexplicably captivating.

What's even more remarkable is her emotional expression.

The moment she opened her mouth, she drew people into a scene.

A person waits alone on the windowsill under the moonlight, their unspoken thoughts swirling in their heart.

This sense of immersion is something many singers may not be able to master even after years of singing.

She sang the verses with delicacy and restraint.

In the chorus, the emotions are released slowly, without being explosive or flamboyant, but like moonlight, they seep into people's hearts little by little.

Moonlight shines on the windowsill.

The person we're waiting for hasn't arrived yet.

I keep my thoughts to myself.

"Pretend you're still here"

The last note fell.

The entire room fell silent for two seconds.

Then, applause broke out.

The five mentors on stage all wore appreciative smiles.

Wang Weizhou was the first to pick up the microphone:

"Shen Yuewan, right? You wrote your own songs?"

Shen Yuewan nodded: "Yes, teacher."

Wang Weizhou smiled:

"You wrote it well, and you sang it even better. Your voice is very distinctive, and the way you handle the nasal tone is very special and comfortable. Your emotional expression is very delicate, which immediately draws the listener into the song."

He added, "Moreover, as an original singer-songwriter, it's rare to be able to interpret your own work to this extent."

Xu Huaimin nodded, his tone much gentler than before:

"Your technique and emotional delivery are both excellent. Your timbre is your strength, so cherish it."

The other mentors also gave positive reviews.

Finally, the flag was raised.

Five sides.

S-class.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.

"Another S-class!"

"The second S-class track in the popular category!"

"Shen Yuewan is awesome!!!"

Shen Yuewan stood on the stage, listening to the cheers from the audience, a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips. She bowed deeply and then turned and walked off the stage.

As soon as she stepped off the stage, her eyes instinctively turned to Chen Ming, wanting to see what kind of performance he would give after watching her show.

Just that one glance.

Shen Yuewan realized something was wrong!

Something's not right! Something's definitely not right!

and many more!

What is she thinking?!

Chen Ming is her rival!

It's a goal I need to overcome!

How can I expect to receive feedback from my opponent?

Doesn't that mean you're born a head shorter?!

Shen Yuewan paused, a hint of annoyance flashing across her face.

She quickly looked away and pretended to continue walking forward as if nothing had happened.

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly came from the side: "Awesome, Lao Shen!"

Shen Yuewan turned her head and saw that it was Sun Hong.

He was sitting in his seat, giving her a thumbs-up with a genuine smile on his face.

Shen Yuewan: "..."

Old Shen?

What, Old Shen?!

She's only 22! In the prime of her life! How come she's already being called "Old Shen"?!

She paused, her eyes narrowing dangerously: "Newbie, shut up."

Sun Hong's smile froze on his face.

"What the hell?!"

He stared blankly as Shen Yuewan walked away, his mouth agape, unable to utter a word for a long time.

That woman doesn't seem like a good person!

They praised her, and she actually said she was bad at cooking?!

My aunt could tolerate it, but my uncle couldn't!

Sun Hong put his hands in his pockets and began to sulk alone.

He's only second on the newcomer list!

It's just an S rating!

What's with the attitude?

He snorted and secretly plotted in his mind.

This time he brought a song written by a top-notch songwriter!

Later in the show, I'll see if I don't give them a big surprise!

Chen Ming will be draped in a thin veil too!

Hi hi hi!

With the support of top-tier creators, he's invincible!

Sun Hong felt increasingly pleased with himself, and couldn't help but smile as he sat there grinning foolishly.

Shen Yuewan continued walking forward.

As she passed Chen Ming, she tried her best to keep her pace normal.

I won't look at him.

I won't look at him.

I will absolutely not look at him.

She kept her eyes fixed ahead, her steps steady, and her expression perfectly controlled.

"It sounds nice."

A voice suddenly drifted into my ears, as if it were just something said casually.

Shen Yuewan's steps suddenly stopped.

She turned her head.

Chen Ming was looking towards the stage, his profile calm, as if he hadn't said anything.

But there seemed to be a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

Shen Yuewan was stunned for a second.

Then, she whispered, "Thank you."

After saying that, she continued walking forward.

But his steps were noticeably more cheerful than before.

It feels like walking on clouds.

She walked to her seat, sat down, and clutched her chest.

My heart is beating a little fast.

Okay, she admits it.

She seemed genuinely happy to receive Chen Ming's praise.

But it's okay!

She'll adjust quickly!

Once the competition officially begins, she will definitely be able to treat Chen Ming as a true opponent!

for sure!

Shen Yuewan clenched her fist, her eyes resolute.

The people around her looked at her with bewildered expressions.

Next, several more contestants took the stage.

Until one name was read out, it caused quite a stir.

"Zhou Zihan".

The audience immediately began to murmur amongst themselves.

"Zhou Zihan? That actress who acts in period dramas?"

"Yes, that's him! The second male lead in last year's 'The Moon Shines Over the Mountains and Rivers'!"

"Isn't he an actor? Why is he participating in a singing competition?"

"They meet the rules. They're a new singer who debuted less than a year ago... Although they've acted, they haven't released any songs."

Zhou Zihan stood up and walked towards the stage.

He is indeed very good-looking, with delicate features and a clean-cut demeanor. He looks like he's in a magazine cover even in simple casual clothes.

He stood still on the stage.

The music started; it was a popular ballad.

Chen Ming raised an eyebrow slightly at the first sentence.

Not bad.

The voice is very good, the breath control is stable, and although the emotional expression is still a bit raw, it already conveys the meaning.

In the chorus, his high notes were handled fairly well, without any major mistakes, but they weren't exactly amazing either.

Overall, it was a well-executed performance.

But it's just "not bad".