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Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Straight Shot
As soon as Xiguacai finished speaking, the screen was flooded with comments.
'Did the anchor change his personality?'
'? ? ? ?'
"I haven't even started singing yet, and you're already praising me."
"I just entered the live broadcast room and don't understand. I want to ask, is this anchor a Lu Yao fan?"
It’s no wonder that fans have such doubts, it’s just that Xiguacai’s tone is too friendly now.
Although Xiguacai doesn't usually say "outrageous things" during live broadcasts, he does say explosive things from time to time, and right now, Xiguacai's words are simply those of a cute person who doesn't even hang out in the fan circle.
There was no trace of his usual immoral look.
Xiguacai saw the comments and sneered, "What are you doubting? I may be a rant blogger, but ask yourselves, what am I saying that's wrong? I've been a rant blogger for so many years, and I have one fundamental principle: action. We don't do anything empty!"
He pointed at the camera and spoke eloquently, "Artists in the entertainment industry need the honest voices of us, the audience, and to accept everyone's judgment, right? For so many years, I've been hounded and scolded by fans of various artists, but I never give in. Why? Because I know I'm telling the truth, speaking from the heart. If you ask others about those things, no one will say I'm talking nonsense."
"When I criticize, I do it with my finger pointed at my nose. When I praise, I do it with all my heart."
"Isn't it because Xiguacai never tells lies that so many people watch my videos?"
The direction of the barrage changed instantly.
"Yeah, Xiguacai has always been like this. It's worth criticizing and praising. Are those fans who are posting question marks new followers of Xiguacai?"
"Lu Yao, apart from other things, is indeed good-looking, so there's nothing wrong with praising him."
Seeing that the barrage of comments had calmed down, Xiguacai continued playing the video.
After the short drum beat, Lu Yao raised the microphone and sang his lyrics.
Xiguacai paused the video with a snap.
'? ? ? '
"What's wrong? I haven't started singing yet, why did it suddenly stop?"
Amidst the constant questions in the comments, Xiguacai quietly opened the video sound effect adjustment and began to adjust the sound effects.
"The sound recording is not good in the live broadcast, so we should be more careful when listening to the music." Xiguacai explained while looking at the camera.
There are more questions in the barrage.
"??? Why didn't you say the live-action recording wasn't good when Bai You was singing just now?"
"No, this is unreasonable? You want to record a straight shot?"
'Is the host really a fan of Lu Yao?'
After adjusting the sound effects, Xiguacai rewinds the video and starts playing again.
Lu Yao raised the microphone again, with a faint smile on his face, looked directly into the camera and began to sing.
After Lu Yao's segment ended, Xiguacai paused the video, but didn't speak immediately. Instead, he hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm not sure. I'll listen again later. Anyway, based on the clip just now, I can't say anything harsh."
The barrage also expresses its opinions in real time.
Xiguacai’s live broadcast room has a large number of viewers, and many of them are watching the fifth generation stage for the first time.
"How old are these two kids? They sing pretty well."
"Is this actually a training system? Isn't it said that training systems are weak?"
"There's a reason why Minghui Entertainment has been able to survive for so many years. The quality of this stage is pretty good."
"These two kids are both pretty good-looking and can sing well. What are their names?"
"Is this a trainee who hasn't debuted yet? They're so stable."
Xiguacai said a few simple words and continued playing the video.
He did not pause for the next few segments. The comments about singing had already been made, and there was nothing new in the short term. After a segment of Lu Yao and Bai You going back and forth in the video, Bai You suddenly sang a high note, which brought the atmosphere to a climax.
Then all the sounds stopped and the entire stage fell into an eerie silence.
The spotlight fell on Bai You, and he walked towards Lu Yao who was coming towards him, step by step.
The two met in the center of the stage, with red flowers behind them and thorns in front of them. The camera zoomed out, and two figures, one black and one white, embraced each other with their wings spread out. The next second after looking forward, the drum beats suddenly rose, as dense as a summer rainstorm, suddenly knocking on everyone's heart.
The two people on the stage moved at the same time to the intense melody.
There is no camera movement, no close-ups, the straight shot simply records everything.
The two teenagers in the picture are dancing to the music. They are in step with each other and their movements are unified. Every move is full of strength and beauty. Every pause allows people to see their emotions.
The confused teenagers are thinking and struggling. They reject each other but also desire each other unconsciously.
Although you and I are opposites, right and wrong always exist at the same time. Without me, how can there be you?
How can I be complete with only you?
Bai You's struggle became more intense, and he turned around and took a big step back.
At the same time, Lu Yao reached out and held Bai You's hand behind him without looking back.
With their hands crossed, the two stopped moving at the same time. The music also became soothing at this moment. A beam of light hit Lu Yao, casting a long shadow behind him, and fell on Bai You, blending into the black clothes.
Lu Yao stretched out his other hand, as if to catch the light coming from the sky.
His eyes were far away, clearly looking ahead, but he didn't know where he was looking.
"breathe
Fall
The singing started again.
"call
chase"
Two voices, one high and one low, merged together, the same words expressing completely different emotions.
You and I will be entangled for the rest of our lives, and who will judge right and wrong?
And at this moment, I just want to accept this truest self.
The music stopped, the stage gradually darkened, and the video ended with delayed screams from the audience.
Xiguacai didn't speak for a long time, and the barrage in the live broadcast room also stopped for a while.
It was not until the software started automatically playing the next video that Xiguacai came to his senses and closed the video page.
The number of barrages also increased.
'No, what was that just now?'
"You're telling me this is a live video of a trainee singing and dancing on stage?"
'I thought I was watching a stage play'
"Oh my god! It was so contagious, I almost cried."
"The one in front, you almost cried, I think Xiguacai really cried."
As soon as this barrage came out, many viewers went to look at Xigua Cai, who had been forgotten by them at some point. They were so shocked that they almost cried when they saw Xigua Cai.
Xiguacai, as a wicked and complaining blogger, has a cute appearance that is completely inconsistent with his personality.
Although she is in her twenties, she still has a pair of round eyes and a round face. When she doesn't speak, she looks quite well-behaved.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, all his imaginations vanished into thin air.
But at this moment, Xiguacai, who has always been strong-hearted, was crying in front of many viewers in the live broadcast room.