"So everyone, please be serious, otherwise, I won't be able to arrange for the singers to go on stage."

These words were quite effective, and many people quieted down.

Most people know Forrest Gump, and since Forrest Gump said so, we should naturally give him face.

Some people, however, wanted to see who would be the ultimate winner tonight.

It was just wild talk, with everyone insisting that the heavenly music would never fall.

It's Zhang Fan who came from Tianlai.

The love-hate relationship between the two sides, after so many days, can finally be resolved today.

Host Agan also added some buzz to this aspect, as requested by the organizers.

This made both the audience below and those watching the live stream eager.

Seeing that the atmosphere had gotten quite warm.

The host, Agan, did not linger any longer.

He picked up the microphone and said, "I'm sure you've all been waiting for a long time, so I won't take up any more of your time."

"Now, let's welcome our first singer to the stage."

"Welcome—Zhang Fan!"

The first singer to take the stage was Zhang Fan, who received enthusiastic applause from the audience.

It seems the organizers are quite shrewd; they actually let Zhang Fan go on stage first.

Is this an attempt to give Zhang Fan a successful start?

Everyone knows a thing or two about Zhang Fan recently, and news about him can be seen on trending topics from time to time.

Regardless of whether they have the guidance of top-notch mentors.

It's still run by professional agents.

In every aspect, it is better than the ever-quiet and unassuming Tianlai.

Anyone could sense that Tianlai was destined to lose this time with Zhang Fan participating.

Zhang Fan walked onto the stage amidst applause from the crowd.

Accustomed to such scenes, he smiled warmly, showing no sign of restraint.

The host, Agan, handed Zhang Fan the microphone and asked him a question.

"Zhang Fan, you're the first singer to go on stage. I wonder what your thoughts are? Do you feel any pressure?"

Zhang Fan picked up the microphone and replied with a smile, "Of course there is pressure, but as a singer, I naturally have to learn to overcome it."

"Besides, since the show has chosen me to be the first to appear, I should perform even better, otherwise I would be letting down the show and my fans who support me."

Zhu Tian had already told him that Zhang Fan would be the first to go on stage.

The polite words we're saying now have been rehearsed beforehand.

Although the pressure of being the first to perform is greater, it's inevitable that you'll be compared to the more outstanding singers who follow.

But this show is different.

It doesn't select the singers with the most votes to advance only after all the singers have completed their challenges.

Instead, it is a system of confrontation.

It's true that the people who appeared on Tianlai were listed after him.

But the people Tianlai sent were all newcomers I'd never even heard of. What difference would it make if they were the final performers?

With his current strength, it doesn't matter whether he's in the front or the back.

I'm not afraid even face-to-face.

Anyway, when the time comes, most of the votes from the audience will naturally go to him.

Despite saying that, I actually felt no tension at all.

Zhang Fan's words naturally attracted a following among his fans.

"Wow, as expected of my favorite idol, he speaks so nicely."

"Not only does he have a pleasant voice, but he's also incredibly handsome. How could anyone not like an idol who's both handsome and charming?"

"That's right, that's right. How could an idol not know how hard my brother works? We're definitely going to win this competition."

Regarding the fans' enthusiastic words.

Zhang Fan simply waved to express his gratitude.

This naturally caused an even greater sensation.

The host, Agan, was also happy to make the scene even more lively.

When it was almost time, he spoke up and said, "Zhang Fan, it seems you're very confident about this confrontation with your former employer."

That's not the case.

Zhang Fan naturally dared not admit it.

"I just believe that you should give your all to everything you do. Whether it's my old company or not, I will prove everything with my singing."

Yes, that proves everything.

Leaving Tianlai doesn't mean his career is over.

What Zhu Tian gave him was even better than heavenly music.

This challenge was the beginning of his proof.

Regardless of whether Qin Xiyao wins the championship.

Holding a trump card, he will show everyone a different side of himself this time.

Zhang Fan also didn't believe that the newcomer sent by Tianlai could beat him.

Qin Xiyao, sitting in the audience, turned cold and let out a soft snort.

But they didn't say anything.

He knew perfectly well that Zhang Fan's words implied that Tianlai was no match for him.

But Zhang Fan does have confidence in this area now.

Compared to Leng Shao and his group, Zhang Fan has a much better chance of winning.

Luo Chen, who was sitting to the side, didn't seem to care much.

He simply watched quietly as Zhang Fan said these words.

Even if Leng Shao and his team lose to Zhang Fan.

At least Lu Wanqing is still around.

After a week of training.

Lu Wanqing has become much less reserved than before, although she is still not as composed as she used to be.

However, advancing to the next round is still quite easy.

On stage.

After exchanging some polite words...

The host, Agan, then left.

Zhang Fan was left standing alone on the stage.

This time, he will be singing "Small Bowl Noodles" again.

Although "Small Bowl Noodles" has fallen out of the top ten on the playlist, it remains popular.

This song could boost his popularity; it's widely known, so why not choose it?

As the music started, many audience members began humming along to the intro.

During the climax, Zhang Fan's fans even sang along.

"Look at this noodle, it's short and thin."

"Like this bowl, it's narrow and square."

"Don't underestimate this small bowl of noodles."

"It's delicious but quite expensive."

"One hundred and eighty yuan a bowl."

"Even my wife would want to sleep in a separate bed if she heard that..."

[...]

As Zhang Fan finished singing, he was greeted with applause from the crowd.

The host, Agan, walked onto the stage and laughed, "Thank you, Zhang Fan, for singing this song. It made me realize that 180 yuan for a bowl of noodles is enough to make me sleep in a separate bed from my wife."

"I bet many of the people clapping in the audience are already married."

Forrest Gump was right.

Many of the people who clapped earlier were already married.

The fears that come with marriage are something many people can relate to.

Please don't be polite with me before we get married.

Please be polite to me after we get married.

When they heard this song, they felt a strange sense of resonance.

Applause would naturally be given to Zhang Fan.

Zhang Fan's face twitched slightly, while the host, Agan, tried to liven up the atmosphere.

But something about those words just doesn't feel right.

But Zhang Fan was quite satisfied with the voting process that followed.

With 65% of the votes cast, the result is quite satisfactory.

It's not that all viewers will vote; getting that many votes is already quite good.

As for whether Tianlai will exceed his word count, Zhang Fan doesn't think that's possible.

Newcomers lack experience, have no fans, and are not yet famous, so even if they receive support, it won't be much.

[...]

"It'll be Leng Shao and his team's turn to go on stage soon."

After Zhang Fan stepped down from the stage, the host, Agan, continued to introduce the singers who would be performing next.