0p0 Chapter 289 Appearances in Succession
Chapter 289 Appearances in Succession
Lin Xiaoxi was dressed very neatly and cleanly today.
Wearing a simple white shirt, with her hair down and no makeup, she stood neatly in the center of the stage.
The song I chose is "Dream Chaser".
This song had been sung by other singers before, and it was one of the few songs that Lu Ran had heard in his previous life that he had heard in this world.
She even sang it during the audition, but she was still very nervous back then.
But today, she wasn't nervous.
Because she knew what this song meant to her.
The moment he opened his mouth, the entire room fell silent.
Her voice was much more stable than during the audition, and more powerful than during the qualifying rounds.
That power wasn't the vibration of the vocal cords, but something unstoppable that welled up from the depths of the heart.
When the chorus came on, some people in the audience started humming along.
When the last line was sung, the entire audience stood up.
Lin Xiaoxi stood on the stage, looking at the sea of people below, her eyes reddening, but her voice became even more resolute.
After she finished singing, she bowed deeply, and when she straightened up, tears still fell down her face.
On the judges' panel, Xu Manlin was the first to speak: "Lin Xiaoxi, do you know? You are the contestant who surprised me the most on this stage. Not because you sang the best, but because you have improved with every performance. Today, you are more than one level better than you were in the audition. I give you 9.8 points."
Liu Siqi chimed in, "Your voice has sincerity, warmth, and the power to inspire belief. This is something innate; it can't be learned. I give it a 9.7."
Li Zonghan adjusted his reading glasses: "I said last time that your voice reminded me of my youth. Today you reminded me of those times again. Not because you sing so well, but because you make me feel that those times weren't in vain. I give you 9.8 points."
Shen Yuege looked at Lin Xiaoxi with satisfaction in her eyes: "Xiaoxi, you did it. I give you 9.9 points."
The average score is 9.8.
With her previous points added, Lin Xiaoxi surpassed Su Qian by a narrow margin.
After the top four finished their performances, everyone's attention turned to the huge screen above the stage.
The points are fluctuating, and the rankings are changing.
Finally, the numbers were displayed.
A line of text pops up on the screen—
[Champion: Lin Xiaoxi]
[Runner-up: Su Qian]
Third Place: Zhou Wan
Fourth Place: Zhang Xinyi
The entire venue erupted in cheers.
Applause, cheers, and screams mingled together.
Lin Xiaoxi stood on the stage, covering her mouth, tears streaming down her face. Su Qian walked over and gently hugged her. Zhou Wan and Zhang Xinyi also came over, and the four of them hugged each other, crying together.
Other contestants also came up on stage, and the group hugged each other.
On the judges' panel, Xu Manlin was clapping, Liu Siqi was smiling, and Li Zonghan took off his glasses and wiped them.
Shen Yuege stood in the center of the stage and waited for the applause to gradually subside before speaking.
"Congratulations to Lin Xiaoxi, and congratulations to all the top ten contestants. You are the brightest stars on this stage."
She paused, then changed the subject: "But—the main event tonight isn't over yet."
The audience fell silent.
Shen Yuege's voice became serious: "Next up is a charity performance for disaster relief. We have invited several singers to sing a song created for the disaster area."
"The name of this song is—'Tomorrow Will Be Better'."
"Let's give a warm round of applause to all the performers."
...
The lights went out.
The curtains on both sides of the stage slowly opened, revealing a spacious choir stage behind them.
The steps were covered with a dark carpet, and the background was a huge LED screen that scrolled through images of the disaster area's reconstruction—volunteers carrying supplies, children drawing at the resettlement site, rescue workers searching through the ruins, and an old woman holding a young soldier's hand and shedding tears.
Every frame silently tells the story of those days.
The first to emerge from behind the scenes were several newcomers signed by Xingyue Studio.
The three girls were all quite young, the oldest being no more than twenty. They were wearing matching white tops and dark trousers, their hair neatly combed, and their faces showed a hint of youthful naiveté and nervousness.
They stood on the far left of the choir stage, holding microphones, looking somewhat awkwardly at the audience.
Applause broke out.
It wasn't enthusiastic, but it was very sincere.
It's like adults watching a group of children perform on stage; these audience members are willing to encourage them.
The girls took a deep breath and tried to calm themselves down.
Then there are the top ten contestants from "Super Girl".
Lin Xiaoxi walked at the front, followed by Su Qian, Zhou Wan, Zhang Xinyi, Zhao Yiman, Chen Xue, Liu Yuxin, Wang Ruoxi, and Sun Xiaoxiao.
Ten people, dressed in different colors, but with a unified style—simple, elegant, and understated.
When they walked onto the stage from both sides, the applause was noticeably louder.
"Lin Xiaoxi! Lin Xiaoxi!" someone called her name from the audience.
"Su Qian! I love you!" someone shouted from another direction.
Lin Xiaoxi tilted her head slightly, smiled in that direction, and then stood in the middle right of the choir stage. Su Qian stood next to her, and the two exchanged a glance and nodded in tacit agreement.
These girls were just ordinary, unknown people three months ago.
Some are waiters in restaurants, some are college students, and some are unemployed at home.
But now, they stand on this stage, watched by tens of millions of people.
This is the significance of "Super Girl".
The applause continued, and grew louder and louder.
The person who came on next made everyone hold their breath.
Andy Lau, the superstar from Star Entertainment, was the first to step out from behind the scenes.
He was wearing a dark gray suit, his hair was neatly combed, his steps were steady, and he exuded a powerful aura.
When he reached the center of the stage, he stopped and bowed slightly to the audience.
The audience erupted in cheers.
"Andy Lau!!! Oh my god, it really is Andy Lau!!!"
"Why is he here too?! This lineup is amazing!!!"
"Am I dreaming?! Is this the finale of 'Super Girl' or the Spring Festival Gala?!"
Applause, screams, and whistles mingled together, shaking the entire theater.
Andy Lau didn't rush onto the stage. Instead, he stood in the center of the stage and waited for the applause to subside a little before smiling as he walked onto the choir stage and stood in the far right position.
Behind him were two other divas from Xinghua Entertainment—Li Mengdie and Huang Wanzhu.
Li Mengdie wore a burgundy long dress, exuding elegance like a blooming rose. Huang Wanzhu, on the other hand, wore a black gown, looking capable and aloof, but when she walked to the center of the stage, she rarely showed a smile.
The applause reached another level.
Next up were artists from Starlight Entertainment.
Lin Weiwei walked at the front, followed by Chen Hao and Zhou Zihan.
Lin Weiwei wore a light blue long dress, her hair was loose, and she had a gentle smile. When she walked to the center of the stage, she waved to the audience, which drew screams.
"Vivi! Vivi! Vivi!"
Chen Hao, dressed in a clean and crisp white suit, looked like a boy straight out of a comic book. He smiled shyly and strode onto the choir stage.
Zhou Zihan followed at the back. She was a newcomer with little fame, but standing behind the two seniors, she didn't have a weak presence.
Next up is Xu Manlin from Myth Entertainment.
She wore a dark green velvet dress, her hair was styled in an updo, revealing a section of her fair neck. Xu Manlin had a strong presence, but when she picked up the microphone and said "Hello everyone," that sense of distance instantly vanished.
"Xu Manlin!!! Oh my god, she really came!!!"
"I'd heard there would be a mystery guest, but I never expected it to be her!!!"
"This ticket was totally worth it!!!"
Xu Manlin smiled, lifted her skirt, and steadily walked onto the choir stage, standing next to Andy Lau.
Then there's Xu Manxue.
She wore a white lace dress, her hair was tied in a low ponytail, and her makeup was light, making her look gentle and quiet.
The two sisters standing together make for a particularly pleasing sight.
The applause continued.
Because there is still one person who hasn't come out yet.
To be precise, it was two people.
Shen Yuege emerged from behind the curtain on the side of the stage.
She had changed out of the white dress she wore while hosting and into a light gold gown. The lights shone on her, making her look as if she were bathed in a soft glow.
She walked to the center of the stage, but instead of rushing onto the stage, she turned around and looked backstage.
Then, she reached out her hand.
Everyone's eyes followed her hand.
Lu Ran, sitting in a wheelchair, slowly emerged from behind the scenes.
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