The Ace City Competition is about to begin.
As more episodes air, the buzz grows.
The skills of the Ace Producers are gradually being revealed.
Shen Jinghong from the first division, after winning the first round with the highest score across all divisions, maintained a significant lead in the second. Coupled with his identity as the closed-door disciple of the Music God, he undoubtedly garnered much attention.
In the third division, an Ace Producer named Xu Ming caused quite a stir by dethroning the champion with a song featuring the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument, as its climax.
This Xu Ming is a master of traditional Chinese instruments, renowned for his ability to play all of them – the erhu, guzheng, suona, xiao – and integrate them with pop music, creating a distinct personal style.
Other divisions also produced several hit songs.
However, the highest popularity still belongs to Ting Yu's "Xiao Chou" (消愁).
The current Chinese music scene is a vibrant showcase of diverse talents, a battle of the titans.
Therefore, the viewership for each episode is the strongest among all variety shows.
Although Ting Yu has achieved absolute victories in both of his songs, this week, his choice of Jiang Xiao'e has left many new fans confused.
"There's no specific genre this week. As long as Ting Yu is in good form, it'll be another effortless victory!"
"It really depends on Jiang Xiao'e's performance."
"It's so worrying. If he had chosen Zhang Yang for a love song, it would have been more stable than Jiang Xiao'e."
"Jiang Xiao'e's strength isn't prominent among Ting Yu's singers. I really don't understand why he chose her."
"Who knows? I also feel Jiang Xiao'e is a bit undeserving, but Ting Yu just likes to do things that keep us on the edge of our seats."
Due to the show's high popularity, new fans are constantly joining.
Many new fans feel that while Ting Yu's theme this week is not difficult, his choice of singer once again introduces an element of suspense.
In response to the new fans' concerns, the older fans smile knowingly.
It's like watching newcomers to society go through experiences they themselves have already been through.
"That's right, Ting Yu is too unreliable. He's definitely going to lose this time!"
"Ah, yes, yes, Ting Yu is useless again."
"Old fans say Ting Yu is finished this time."
"Spread the word, Ting Yu has run out of ideas and can't write songs anymore."
"...You guys, is it fun to mislead the newcomers?"
Seeing the old fans, whose levels have reached the maximum in the group, saying Ting Yu is no good, someone couldn't hold back.
It's outrageous that they're all acting and misleading the new fans!
Didn't you all go through this yourselves?
Care for the newcomers, let there be more love in the world...
Jiang Xiao'e has always been a moderator in Ting Yu's fan group.
However, she didn't use her real name in the group.
Fans only knew that this administrator, named "Confident Girl," diligently reported all the latest news about Ting Yu to them.
They were also very grateful to this administrator.
But they didn't know that the person they were discussing was the administrator herself.
"Xiao'e, stop looking. No one has god-tier vocals from the start. As long as we work hard to improve, we'll make others look at us with admiration one day."
The agent persuaded her.
Having been an agent for so many years, Jiang Xiao'e is her favorite artist.
Although she lacks confidence in herself, this is a common problem for newcomers.
Gong Juren can be confident and disregard others' opinions because he has a good family background and his own goals. His goal is simple: to sing Ting Yu's songs and gain attention. He completely ignores those who call him a sycophant online. Such people live a simpler life and have fewer troubles.
Jiang Xiao'e is different. She doesn't have a wealthy background and is just an ordinary girl fresh out of school. At her age, everyone is striving to debut, but she became popular by chance after singing a song by Ting Yu.
In simple terms, she has reached a position that doesn't match her state of mind.
This situation can lead to two extremes.
One is thinking they have taken off and becoming conceited.
The other is like Jiang Xiao'e, who cares about people saying she lacks strength and relies on luck.
"I know. Teacher Ting Yu is taking a risk by choosing me this time and even doing a duet with me. He's helping me regain my confidence!"
Jiang Xiao'e put down her phone.
She secretly cheered herself on.
She couldn't ignore these comments, but she could use them as motivation to improve.
You say I'm undeserving, but as long as Teacher Ting Yu thinks I am, that's enough.
All she can do is work hard to improve her weaknesses so that others won't doubt Teacher Ting Yu's achievements because of her.
"Come on, work hard to make your performance perfect!" the agent encouraged with a smile.
"Go for it!" Jiang Xiao'e made a cheering gesture.
Ace Internal Group.
Due to two consecutive incidents of internal leaks,
Everyone has become much more discreet in their conversations.
However, some troublemakers are stirring up trouble in the group, as they weren't participating in this competition and wouldn't be directly embarrassed.
"@Jin Lei, are your pre-battle declarations ready?"
"Please, perform."
"Hurry up, the competition will start soon."
However, Jin Lei seems somewhat wary.
After all, having witnessed the embarrassing moments of Li Shaojun and Liu Quanlin, he doesn't dare to say much.
Seeing his prolonged silence,
Li Shaojun and Liu Quanlin became anxious.
No!
He has to say something today!
"@Jin Lei, you were so arrogant before, why are you so quiet now?"
"What, are you scared? Are you saying you think you're not as good as Ting Yu?"
The two of them egged each other on, trying to hook this fish.
However, Jin Lei still hadn't appeared in the group.
Liu Quanlin: "I've discovered something. You were so vocal before, but now it's your turn and you're silent. Could it be that you're the mole?"
Li Shaojun: "Damn it, I think so too. @Group Leader, kick Jin Lei out, he's 100% the mole!"
"Holy cow, now that you mention it, I suspect him too!"
"Kick him out, kick him out. If he's not the mole, why would he be silent at this moment?"
"Damn it, we finally caught him!"
Just as the group was clamoring to kick Jin Lei out,
He finally spoke.
"What are you guys shouting about? I just saw it. I'm not the mole!"
After Jin Lei spoke, the group was still asking him for his pre-battle declaration.
There was no choice but for him to post one.
After all, if everyone thought he was the mole, it would be difficult to get by in this industry.
"Ting Yu made a fatal mistake this time by having Jiang Xiao'e sing. Li Xiaorui's vocals completely overwhelm Jiang Xiao'e, so we will dominate Ting Yu in terms of stage performance. Just watch, when I become the champion, you'll all be shocked."
Making bold predictions before a competition has always been a tradition in the group.
Even with the current mole situation, the tradition must continue.
Especially when the mole hasn't been identified yet, whoever backs down might be the mole.
There was no choice but for Jin Lei to brace himself and speak.
He secretly prayed that Qian Qinghua's alternate accounts had all been kicked out!
However, he felt that his statement was not flawed.
Li Xiaorui's vocals completely overwhelmed Jiang Xiao'e, so his song would naturally dominate in stage performance.
Even if he lost in the end, at least he was correct in these two aspects.
If it were exposed, it wouldn't be too embarrassing.