The addition of drums during the interlude.
It made the song's atmosphere completely intense.
“My heart rubs against the clouds, aching and numb,
But longing crawls in my dreams,
In the future, is there anyone else worth waiting for…”
Not only overseas wanderers, but also those drifting in foreign lands could find strength in this song.
Especially the lyric "aching and numb," which directly gave many viewers goosebumps!
That kind of yearning for home, unforgettable and haunting!
“Loneliness is a trench coat, wrapping around my fear,
But I am very brave,
It doesn't matter if no one remembers me,
The future is waiting for me to take!”
Ji Xiaoyun's eyes turned slightly red. Thinking about her years of battling illness, the unbearable pain after each chemotherapy session, whenever she was about to break down, she would turn on Ting Yu's songs and listen to them one by one.
Now, she couldn't hold back anymore. She leaned her head on her mother's shoulder and wept uncontrollably!
Her mother's eyes were also red. She gently stroked Ji Xiaoyun's head. She knew her daughter was a fan, and she had wanted to advise her against being too engrossed in fandom, but due to her daughter's illness, she never dared to speak up. Thus, when her daughter said she wanted to return to China to watch the show, she could only accompany her.
Now she finally understood that this Ting Yu was different from ordinary popular idols; his singing truly possessed a power that encouraged people to be positive.
“This star is quite good…”
Her mother murmured softly.
Ji Xiaoyun sobbed, “He is excellent. He has given many people positive strength!”
Her mother nodded.
Even though she was in China now, she could imagine the feelings of overseas Chinese hearing this song.
There was comfort, as well as persistence and courage!
And also longing for their homeland!
“Beneath the flying clouds, a home I thought I'd forgotten,
Whispers in my ears,
Telling me not to bother with the pain and fear…”
However, just as everyone was still immersed in emotion.
They suddenly realized something was wrong.
Because the two people on stage began to show off their skills against each other!
“Halfway through, I've put on memories and sandstorms!!!”
Su Yu's perfect high notes pushed the emotions to their peak!
“Beneath the flying clouds, I gaze at the strait,
Walking on the moonlit beach,
I also admit I still miss him!!”
Then Lin Yanyu began her incredibly stable high-note bombardment!
Various melismas! Making people's scalps tingle!
It was a battle of gods!
This was definitely a battle of gods!
“Some people just take off while singing…”
“Both of them performed well before, but with Rabbit Head here, I finally know what a visual and auditory feast is!”
“The stage effect has improved by at least 50% after unmasking!”
“Listening to these two gods sing is simply an invincible enjoyment!”
“I'm in the US, already in tears!”
“Lyrics that strike the soul, I miss home!”
“Wuwuwu… I haven't been home in five years, but I will definitely go back this year!”
Drifting wanderers, especially those overseas, were already starting to miss home under the divine singing of these two.
Those who had to go abroad for work were the most deeply affected. They were generally older and had more life experience. In foreign lands, they worked solely to earn money to send home.
Many people, just like the lyrics described, stood on a moonlit beach, gazing at the boundless horizon where their homeland and families lay. Although that homesickness was painful, it was also a driving force for their perseverance.
“Hold on, I heard the wind is strong up ahead…”
Like a reminder.
And also like an incredibly firm encouragement.
The final line directly broke through the audience's emotions!
The entire song had finished.
On stage.
Su Yu and Lin Yanyu held hands and walked to the front of the stage.
They bowed slightly to the audience.
Under the spotlight, this talented couple was watched with envy by everyone.
The instrumental music of “Beneath the Flying Clouds” transitioned into background music.
Even without vocals, the emotions continued to linger.
The host came on stage!
“Thank you both for bringing us this deeply moving song! I announce! ‘Masked Singer King’ has come to a perfect conclusion! Let’s once again give a round of applause for the champion singer, Su Yu, and look forward to him continuing to make Chinese music shine on the world stage!!”
Boom!!
Cheers!
Shouts!
Tonight.
Not just the Masked Singer King stage.
The protagonists of the entire Chinese music scene.
Were none other than them!!
…
Next.
There were no more singers to perform.
But the show was not over yet.
Although the judges for this episode were the audience, the production team had separately set up a judge chat segment.
It was to review the “Masked Singer King” competition and replay some exciting moments.
Of course, the exciting replays were mostly clips of Su Yu.
Dark Night Rabbit had not lost a single time since the first episode, reigning as the Singer King, and finally winning the championship with overwhelming dominance.
This was enough to prove how strong his abilities were.
He truly deserved the title of Singer King!
Outside the venue.
Fearing being mobbed by fans.
Su Yu and Lin Yanyu left the program site early via the parking garage.
By the roadside.
The April weather had gradually cleared, and faint stars could be seen.
Under the moonlight, Su Yu and Lin Yanyu sat on the trunk of the car.
The cool night breeze blew through Lin Yanyu's hair, bringing a few strands that brushed against Su Yu's face. He narrowed his eyes and took a sip of the milk tea in his hand, “My head is still buzzing.”
“Mainly because Su Su performed so brilliantly; even my throat is a bit hoarse from cheering,” Lin Yanyu’s eyes were bright, and a beautiful curve lifted the corners of her mouth.
“Indeed, we have to thank those who bought votes, otherwise, this program effect wouldn’t have been achieved,” Su Yu couldn't help but smile.
If he had won the championship smoothly, the reveal wouldn't have had such an impact, no matter how shocking it was.
And Ting Yu's fans would probably not be sleeping tonight. Because Su Yu had already seen in the group chat that those fans were clamoring to cause trouble online.
Many industry insiders were already analyzing Viktor's votes online, ultimately concluding that overseas capitalists were buying votes.
Since Su Yu had unmasked, his fans naturally wouldn't stand idly by.
“Will they tamper with ‘Time Music King’ as well?” Lin Yanyu was a little worried.
“Probably not. Even if they buy votes, it won’t be so blatant. After all, so many countries want to win first place; if someone buys votes, others will definitely have opinions,” Su Yu shook his head, then looked up at the starry sky and said confidently, “Besides, I’m not afraid of them buying votes.”
He possessed a treasure trove of culture from a world, and he had grown significantly. With the support of Blue Star's Chinese music scene behind him, he truly didn't need to fear overseas capital’s interference.
The current Su Yu was no longer an unknown nobody.
“Why are you looking at me…” Su Yu noticed Lin Yanyu staring at him and touched his face, “Is there something on my face?”
“No, it’s just that you were too handsome today, I can’t get enough of looking!” Lin Yanyu swallowed and acted like a fangirl!
“Wasn’t I handsome before?” Su Yu reached out and pulled her into his arms.
Lin Yanyu rested her head on his chest, her hand sneakily reaching inside, “Of course not, you’ve always been handsome, but today you had an extra aura of dominance.”
As Lin Yanyu spoke, she secretly rejoiced.
Yingyingying…
Su Su’s abs are so nice to touch!
“Wh-what’s wrong?” Lin Yanyu suddenly realized Su Yu had stopped talking.
She looked up slightly and saw Su Yu staring intently at her.
“Mmm…”
Just as she was about to speak, her lips suddenly felt warm. She widened her eyes, and before her were Su Yu’s closed eyes, his long eyelashes looking beautiful.
She couldn't help but reach out to brush Su Yu's eyelashes.
“Be serious!”
Su Yu said dissatisfiedly, gripping her hand and pulling it around his neck.
The two of them kissed under the late April starry sky.
…
PS: Original singers of "Beneath the Flying Clouds": Han Hong / JJ Lin, Lyrics by: Yi Jiayang, Music by: JJ Lin