"Welcome everyone to the Ace City Competition. We're in the Fifth District, and I'm your host, Lin Han!"
Lin Han was a renowned host from a satellite TV station. He was here to host the competition for the Fifth District.
After his extended advertisement.
The host began to introduce the program rules.
The regional competition adopted a challenge format, with a draw determining the擂主 (lèizhǔ -擂主).
The remaining contestants would challenge the擂主.
Victory would oust the current擂主 and establish a new one.
The last one remaining would be the regional champion.
The top five champions would then compete for the overall championship.
This program spanned a year, with two episodes per month: one draw and one competition.
This scale was unprecedented in the Chinese music industry for a large-scale talent show. Of course, this show wasn't about selecting idol stars, but for the highest honor for producers in the Chinese music industry: the Song God!
The contestants were all established Ace Producers.
Therefore, the overall champion would become the Song God.
No one would object, nor would anyone question the prestige.
"Please welcome our first contestant, Ace Producer, Hu Yang!"
After the host finished speaking.
The audience erupted in a wave of enthusiastic cheers!
Hu Yang was an Ace Producer from Yue Province. Yue Province had its own language, akin to Cantonese on Earth, and this Ace Producer was exceptionally skilled at writing songs in the Yue language.
He had previously released many hit songs.
In the Yue language music scene, he was considered a prominent figure.
In fact, many Ace Producers had their own specialized styles and themes; they focused on a particular genre.
This was commonly known as being a "specialist."
When you push a style to its extreme.
You then develop your unique style.
This was the most crucial element for becoming an Ace Producer.
...
Contestant Lounge.
Aru, holding Su Yu's jacket, couldn't suppress her excitement.
As Zhao Yuan's assistant, she was assigned to follow Su Yu as his personal assistant.
Although the program had dedicated assistants for contestants, Su Yu, being the crown prince of Xinghui, meant Zhao Yuan naturally didn't want ordinary assistants following him.
Aru was efficient and had followed Zhao Yuan for many years.
She was also quite familiar with Su Yu's preferences.
Therefore, Zhao Yuan sent her to be Su Yu's assistant.
"Teacher Su Yu, the second contestant has already taken the stage. It will be your turn soon," she reminded him.
Su Yu heard her and stood up from the sofa.
He handed his phone to Aru and then said, "Let's go."
He had already received the information.
The five opponents this time all specialized in different fields.
"Now that's interesting."
In the corridor.
Su Yu walked slowly, but a never-before-felt fighting spirit arose within him.
Since he had made his decision, he wouldn't be timid.
If he was going to win, he would win spectacularly.
Defeating them in their respective strongholds would be truly enjoyable.
...
Live Broadcast Room.
Besides the fans of those Ace Producers.
The most discussed topic was Ting Yu.
"The fourth one is out. It seems the production team plans to have Ting Yu as the finale!"
"Damn, as expected of an officially organized program, they really know how to build suspense!"
"I'm so curious what Ting Yu looks like, but I don't have high expectations. After all, Lin Yanyu chose Su Yu, which indirectly suggests Ting Yu isn't particularly good-looking."
"Not necessarily. Lin Yanyu and Lin Chaoyang both have poor taste."
"I can't figure it out, why does Su Yu get to be Lin Yanyu's boyfriend?"
"He knows how to flirt, relying on his looks alone to make Lin Yanyu confess."
"Haha, don't put Su Yu down completely. At least he knows how to 'eat soft rice' (rely on a wealthy partner)."
"Hmph, you haters are truly disgusting. Are you ignoring Su Yu's singing skills?"
"Heh, the person before you must be a Su Yu fan, defending him so fiercely? His arrogance is all thanks to you brainless fans."
"I am a Su Yu fan, so what? Can Su Yu fans not speak the truth?"
"See, he's getting agitated."
"Haha, your master doesn't even dare to respond directly. You fans should just shut up."
In the live broadcast room.
As soon as a fan said something good about Su Yu.
A large number of haters would immediately appear and silence Su Yu's fans, deterring them from speaking.
Under these circumstances.
Su Yu's fans, and the Yan Yu CP fans, were forced into silence.
Ting Yu's fans also chose not to engage in this topic.
After all, Ting Yu hadn't expressed his stance.
Getting involved could easily attract negative attention to Ting Yu.
The live broadcast room.
Had completely turned into a carnival for the haters.
In this world.
There were too many jealous people.
When an event provided a point that most people could latch onto to criticize.
Countless individuals would follow suit.
Previously, Su Yu and Lin Yanyu had a very good relationship and often showed their affection.
Those jealous people couldn't find fault.
Now that they finally had an opportunity, why would they let it pass?
They would definitely seize upon the point that Su Yu was not worthy of Lin Yanyu and criticize him relentlessly.
...
On stage.
The fifth Ace Producer was introduced.
However, the venue fell into an eerie silence.
Everyone craned their necks expectantly.
Looking towards the backstage entrance.
The host, microphone in hand, walked to the center of the stage.
Seeing the audience's expressions.
He smiled and said, "I know what you're all eagerly anticipating. The next person to appear is the final Ace Producer of the night, Ting Yu!"
Boom!
As the host finished speaking.
A thunderous roar erupted from the audience!
The audience clapped excitedly, the applause like rolling thunder, ceaseless.
Although it was expected.
The host still froze for two seconds before reacting.
"It seems Ting Yu's popularity is indeed the highest among all the Ace Producers present."
The host couldn't help but sigh.
After speaking.
He inwardly chided himself for being talkative, realizing he might have said the wrong thing...
His gaze shifted to the five Ace Producers beside him.
As expected.
Their expressions were not very pleasant.
"Hmph, what's the use of high popularity? Let's eliminate him in the first round!"
Hu Yang, who had come out first, muttered softly.
"Haha, we think the same."
The other four chimed in, not to be outdone.
As Ace Producers.
They all possessed their own pride.
Even when facing Ting Yu, they were not afraid.
Furthermore, all of them had joined that group.
They had already boasted in the group chat.
With countless eyes watching now, they naturally couldn't show any weakness.
"Then it's a matter of who can win that huge prize money,"
Hu Yang said with great pride.
The other four also nodded arrogantly.
"Please welcome Ace Producer Ting Yu!!!"
The host elongated the tail end of his announcement.
Snap!
The lighting technician intentionally created an atmosphere of mystery.
The stage lights were dimmed.
In the haze.
A slightly slender figure walked from the backstage entrance to the center of the stage.
Everyone present held their breath.
Some even stretched their necks.
Trying to get a clear view of the dark figure's appearance.
However.
The lighting technician seemed to be intentionally causing trouble, making the stage lights even dimmer.
"Hello, everyone."
This voice, deep and tinged with a hint of languor.
It swept through everyone's ears like a spring breeze.
Snap!
A spotlight shone down.
The figure that had drawn the attention of so many finally revealed its true face!
As the camera focused on his face and zoomed in.
Under the lens.
Ting Yu's true appearance was finally revealed to the audience.
His short, ink-black hair was tousled with a hint of disarray.
His eyes, as deep as the night, carried a faint trace of laziness.
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, forming a perfect smile.
His chiseled face was enough to make thousands of girls scream.
"I am Ace Producer, Ting Yu."