Chapter 120 Loose Stage: Whipping the Scumbag, A Whirlpool Arrives
"Teacher Song's words are really interesting."
Ran Chengwang, acting as if they were old friends, sat down on the sofa opposite him and looked at Song Ying.
"I saw that Professor Song posted on Weibo that he would give everyone an explanation tonight regarding the plagiarism issue?"
"None of your business!"
Xiao Lu had previously gone to "All-Round Trainee" with Song Ying and knew that Ran Chengwang was not a good person, so she immediately confronted him.
Ran Chengwang glanced at the little deer.
"Teacher Song, your assistant has very poor manners."
"There's nothing I can do; that's how my little deer always treats ill-mannered people."
Song Ying closed her eyes and leaned back on the sofa, feeling disgusted even by looking at Ran Chengwang.
It's not uncommon for them to strike up a conversation with you.
Ran Chengwang was rebuffed, but he was not discouraged.
Gazing at Song Ying's long, feathery eyelashes, he felt as if the wild beauty's eyelashes were constantly stirring his soul.
Especially the small, rosy mole on the left side of her collarbone, contrasting against her porcelain-white skin, made her even more alluring.
"Wasn't Teacher Song here today to clarify the plagiarism? Why hasn't he gone to the audience seats but instead insists on staying backstage? Could it be that he's trying to ambush Teacher Shusong here, hoping he'll show leniency?"
Upon hearing this, Song Ying frowned deeply and finally couldn't help but open her eyes to look at Ran Chengwang.
His face practically screamed, "Excuse me, are you alright?!"
However, Ran Chengwang interpreted this expression with a different meaning.
—As expected, Song Ying's thoughts were hit!
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When Ran Chengwang saw Song Ying in the afternoon, he confirmed with the staff that Song Ying was not among the invited guests for tonight.
Despite not being invited, she attended the event in full regalia, wearing a stunning off-the-shoulder halter dress.
This is in conjunction with Song Ying's previous response regarding plagiarism.
Based on his existing experience, Ran Chengwang quickly helped Song Ying come up with a "reasonable" excuse for being present.
—She seduced Shu Song behind the scenes, begging him to show mercy.
I must say, this is indeed a good idea.
There are many cases of sex-for-money deals in the entertainment industry. There was once an unknown musician who plagiarized Ran Chengwang's music.
After being discovered by Ran Chengwang's fans, the team immediately threatened to sue the other party for copyright infringement.
The young musician pleaded desperately, even sending a private message to Ran Chengwang, saying she was willing to do anything as long as he wouldn't hold her accountable.
After seeing the private message, Ran Chengwang clicked on the other party's Weibo.
It contains daily life sharing from many young musicians.
Slim waist, long legs, youthful face, and large breasts.
Ran Chengwang, who had originally planned to hold the other party accountable, immediately changed his mind and arranged to meet with them to talk.
After meeting in person, there was a certain difference between the real person and the online photos, but with makeup, she still had a 7 out of 10 in terms of looks.
After a one-night stand, Ran Chengwang said that if the other party was willing to spend a month with him, then the plagiarism issue could be forgiven, and if she was made happy, he might even introduce her to resources.
During his month-long vacation, the young musician granted Ran Chengwang's every wish, taking whatever he asked for.
After that, Ran Chengwang understood.
In this industry, fame is the greatest weapon.
But being muddled is the greatest original sin.
Although Song Ying is currently popular, she is still far from being truly famous.
The buzz generated by trending topics is always short-lived.
He could see ambition in Song Ying's face.
He knew that the woman in front of him was determined to make a name for herself in the glamorous entertainment industry.
A person who has no desires is invincible.
If there is desire, then it can be manipulated.
In that case, he wouldn't mind being her "guide" on the road to success, giving her a good lesson, and helping her see the true nature of this upward path as soon as possible.
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Ran Chengwang crossed his legs, leaned lazily against the sofa, rested his right elbow on the armrest, and rubbed his chin with his thumb and forefinger.
"Teacher Song, you've been waiting all afternoon, but you still haven't seen Shusong, have you?"
Song Ying raised an eyebrow.
Encouraged, Ran Chengwang continued.
"I won't lie to you. I have a very close personal relationship with Shusong. If you want to see him, or even if you want him to help you clear your name of plagiarism, just ask me, and I can help you."
Xiao Lu rolled her eyes, and Song Ying almost burst out laughing.
Wen Jinzhao simply burst out with a "pfft".
Ran Chengwang turned around and heard Jinzhao quickly suppress his laughter.
"Sir, please continue, please continue—"
Ran Chengwang felt that Wen Jinzhao looked somewhat familiar.
But for a moment, I couldn't remember where I had seen it before.
At this moment, Song Ying smiled, a rare occurrence for her, and asked, "Teacher Ran, you said you and Shu Song are very close? How close?"
Ran Chengwang withdrew his gaze.
The fish taking the bait put him in a good mood, and he started boasting without any restraint.
"How do you think Shu Song made his name in the Chinese music scene? I was the one who introduced him to this industry. Over the years, we've often had drinks and gotten together. Even his appearance on 'The Voice of China' was at my urging—tell me, how well do we know each other?"
Song Ying clicked her tongue and nodded repeatedly, "Then this is really too ripe, almost overripe."
As she spoke, she looked at Ran Chengwang, leaned forward slightly, and looked anxious and worried.
"Teacher Ran, you're right. I've been waiting all afternoon and haven't seen him. I don't even know when Teacher Shusong will arrive or leave. If I can't catch Teacher Shusong today, I really won't be able to handle this tonight. Do you really have a way to help me see Teacher Shusong?"
Seeing that Song Ying believed his fabrication so easily, and even her attitude towards him changed completely, Ran Chengwang became even more certain of his guess.
So he straightened his suit, lifted his buttocks, and squeezed himself further against the back of the sofa to make his posture more upright.
"Of course. Teacher Song, I've been in this industry for almost ten years now. You can ask around and see if I'm the kind of person who lies."
"Teacher Ran, it's not that I don't trust you, I'm just anxious..."
Ran Chengwang raised his wrist and glanced at the time.
"It's 8:30, there are still 20 minutes left before Shusong goes on stage, and you still haven't seen him. Do you think you can find someone as elusive as him after the game is over?"
Song Ying was almost in tears.
"Teacher Na Ran, what should I do? Please help me! I really have no other choice... I've only just started to gain some popularity, I don't want to leave the entertainment industry like this, I don't want to leave the stage I love..."
"Actually, there is a way."
After Ran Chengwang finished speaking, he glanced at the other people in the lounge.
"You know, Shusong never likes crowded places."
Song Ying looked like she suddenly understood. "So, you mean you want my staff to go out first?"
"Eh~!"
Ran Chengwang drew out his words and nodded.
"Okay, no problem!"
As she spoke, Song Ying stood up and pushed Xiao Lu, Wen Jinzhao, and several of Wen Jinzhao's capable assistants out.
Xiao Lu was initially reluctant to go out, but seeing Song Ying wink at her, she had no choice but to go outside.
On the other side, Wen Jinzhao, using Song Ying's figure as cover, pointed to a certain spot with his index finger and then carefully gave her an "OK" sign.
Song Ying nodded and smiled, indicating that she knew.
She saw it when Wen Jinzhao placed the GoPro mini action camera behind her makeup bag.
That was originally intended for recording today's live vlog to facilitate editing.
Who would have thought that this would come in handy?
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High-end GoPros can connect directly to the internet for live streaming.
At this very moment, without Ran Chengwang's knowledge, the live broadcast had already been going on for ten minutes.
From the moment he sat down and shamelessly claimed to know Shusong, this dramatic spectacle of "pig's nose stuck with scallions" officially began online.
[Am I just imagining things? Ran Chengwang seems completely different from his usual serious self, even a bit frivolous and greasy...]
[It's not your imagination! Sisters, this is the real Ran Chengwang! My friend knows him and says he's a hypocrite, utterly disgusting! And his fans won't believe it, insisting he's an abstinent monk! Ugh!]
I don't care about Ran Chengwang's situation, but Song Ying's words are enough to prove she's a plagiarist, right?
No wonder she dressed up for "The Voice of China" even though she wasn't invited. I thought she was some kind of mystery guest, but it turns out she was just trying to seduce Mr. Shu Song. Once people lose all sense of decency, they'll do anything. It's disgusting!
[Record! Record! Quick! Gather this evidence now! Otherwise, the live stream might be interrupted!]
Meanwhile, in the lounge.
Seeing that Song Ying had driven the people out, Ran Chengwang immediately became excited.
"Teacher Song is indeed a smart person; she understands things immediately."
Song Ying still looked worried. She walked over and sat down. "What do you mean by that, Teacher Ran? When can I see Teacher Shusong?"
"There's no rush to see if things are loose."
Ran Chengwang stood up from his seat and walked towards Song Ying.
"Teacher Ran, you're not worried, but I am! If Teacher Shusong leaves, how will I find him?"
"With me here, are you afraid of not being able to find Shusong? As long as you serve me well, not only will you be able to meet Shusong, but you can also get him to help you clarify the plagiarism, and even have him tailor-make an album for you. That will be a piece of cake."
As he said this, Ran Chengwang took off his coat and threw it aside.
He reached up to unbuckle his belt.
[Holy crap, is this something I can watch without paying?]
[So filthy! So filthy! So filthy!]
[Ran Chengwang, are you under a spell?! Wake up, Ran Chengwang! You son of a bitch, wake up!]
In this era of instant idol formation, the collapse of an idol can often happen overnight.
Ran Chengwang's fans are devastated.
The person they've liked for so long turns out to be such a disgusting person behind the scenes; many people wish they could gouge their own eyes out.
Some people found it unbelievable and shifted all the blame and responsibility onto Song Ying.
[Who was it that said Song Ying was pure and innocent before? She still climbed to the top by selling herself!]
【It's all that bitch Song Ying's fault for seducing my Chengwang! Song Ying, get out!】
The account was gone before I could finish speaking.
"Teacher Ran, what do you mean by this?"
Song Ying hurriedly got up and hid behind the sofa, facing Ran Cheng across the long sofa.
His face still showed panic and tension.
"Song Ying, I just said you're a smart person. As long as you sleep with me now, I'll find a way to smooth things over regarding the plagiarism. There's no one else here, so why are you still putting on airs?"
"You women dress so provocatively just to seduce men, right? I'm right here, come on, I'll seduce you. As long as you please me, all those things online won't matter."
As he spoke, Ran Chengwang suddenly walked around the sofa and grabbed Song Ying.
But Song Ying reacted faster than him.
The two were still separated by the sofa, but their positions had switched.
“Ms. Ran, women have the freedom to dress as they please. What we wear is our right, and it is not to please anyone, let alone to seduce anyone. Please be mindful of your words and actions.”
"If I wasn't trying to seduce you by dressing so scantily, who else would I be showing off to? And you still say I'm not provocative?!"
"Teacher Ran, if you continue like this, I'm going to call for help."
Ran Chengwang had lost his patience and spat on the ground.
"Pah! You fucking slut, what are you pretending to be innocent for! You're a whore and you still want to pretend to be virtuous? Now you even want to lecture me? Go ahead and scream, scream now! I'd like to see where you'll find a slender woman without me!"
After saying this, Ran Chengwang pulled off his belt and pounced on Song Ying.
This time, Song Ying did not dodge.
Instead, he casually grabbed a blanket from the sofa and wrapped it around his waist.
The next moment, her slender, beautiful legs, covered by a blanket, kicked Ran Chengwang in the chest!
The audience only saw half a slender white leg flash before their eyes, and then Ran Chengwang was sent flying!
A cry of pain followed.
"ah--"
【？？？】
【！！！】
[Holy crap, what happened?!]
[Song Ying hit Ran Chengwang?!]
The sudden reversal left everyone in the live stream stunned.
"Song Ying!"
Ran Chengwang stared at Song Ying in disbelief, "You actually dared to hit me? Don't you want to stay in this industry anymore?!"
"I'll keep fighting in the entertainment industry, but as for you, I'll keep fighting too!"
After saying this, Song Ying walked proudly toward Ran Chengwang in her silver stilettos.
Step by step, he exuded a powerful aura, as if his entire being was radiating light.
The audience quickly came to their senses.
[That scumbag Ran Chengwang deserves to die! Song Ying did a great job!]
【虽然宋莹抄袭不能原谅，但这一刻揍冉承望的她我真的好爱！ 】
[Quickly kick him a few more times! Beat this bastard to death!]
"Don't forget, you need me to meet Shusong. Aren't you really afraid of being stigmatized for plagiarism?!"
"Of course I'm scared."
After saying this in a high-pitched voice, Song Ying scoffed and straightened her expression, "So, I never plagiarize."
"You're talking nonsense! You just admitted to plagiarism!"
"But just now, you said you knew Shusong."
Song Ying chuckled lightly, but her face was full of mockery.
From the audience's perspective, one can clearly see her arrogant and disdainful gaze.
Her queen-like aura made all the viewers in front of the live broadcast hold their breath.
"But Teacher Ran, Shusong doesn't know you!"
What does Song Ying mean by that? Does Ran Chengwang not know Shu Song? Is he deliberately lying to Song Ying?
[Given Ran Chengwang's character, how could he possibly say anything virtuous! He just claimed he introduced Shu Song to the industry—what a load of rubbish! Everyone knows Shu Song isn't signed to any company; he's always been a freelance musician! He can't even come up with a plausible lie; no wonder he couldn't fool Song Ying!]
So, Song Ying knew Ran Chengwang was lying to her, and everything just now was an act?
Wow, I almost believed it! That acting was amazing!
I'm stunned. If she's acting, is the plagiarism real or fake?
[Of course it's fake! Yingjie just said she would never plagiarize!]
[By the way, what did Song Ying mean by her last sentence? She said Shu Song didn't know Ran Chengwang, how did she know? Does Song Ying know Shu Song?]
Ran Chengwang had the same thought in his mind at this moment.
No wonder Song Ying didn't believe him. Did she meet Shu Song before she met him? Or did the two already know each other?
The moment this thought crossed Ran Chengwang's mind, he immediately realized he had made a mistake and was in danger.
If he admits defeat so easily, how will he maintain his position in the industry if word gets out?
We need to shut Song Ying up and make her think twice.
"Who says Shu Song doesn't recognize me!" Ran Chengwang gritted his teeth. "We're sworn brothers!"
"Brother? I had no idea. When did my wife and I get a piece of trash like you as a brother?"
The door was opened from the outside.
A tall, lithe figure strode over and stopped in front of Song Ying.
At the same time, Wen Jinzhao, Xiao Lu, and the operations team all poured in.
A group of people surrounded Ran Chengwang, looking down at this scumbag.
Upon seeing this, Ran Cheng was horrified and quickly scrambled to his feet, covering his face as he tried to run away.
Unfortunately, he had already thrown his belt aside, and his loose pants kept falling down. He could only hold onto his waistband with both hands, and his way was blocked by two tall and burly men.
They were caught in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat.
"I heard you wanted my wife to sleep with you just now?"
Qin Shu's face was cold and indifferent, and his voice, devoid of any inflection, seemed to be chilled by ice.
As he said this, he slowly unbuttoned the shirt buttons on his left and right wrists.
He bent down, reached out with his long arm, and picked up the belt that Ran Chengwang had dropped on the ground.
"You said it, right?"
Qin Shu moved his neck and walked step by step toward Ran Chengwang.
Ran Chengwang shivered and instinctively took a step back, his voice trembling, "What... what do you want to do?"
Get him!
[Go, Shu-ge! Avenge your wife!]
[Kill this stupid, wicked, and despicable scumbag!]
The comments section was filled with righteous indignation, with people practically scrambling to see it clearly.
Just then, the screen suddenly went black.
I can't see anything.
What's going on?! My screen is black?!
Hey, stop it! I'm really enjoying this!
[Did the live stream disconnect? Wait, the comments are still there!]
Wait, did you hear something?
"ah--"
"Ah—I'm going to sue...ah—"
"Stop hitting me, I... ah—"
Cries of pain echoed from the live stream.
It clearly sounded like Ran Chengwang's voice.
Unfortunately, the audience can't see anything and can only imagine it.
Qin Shu only stopped after Ran Chengwang curled up on the ground begging for mercy and apologizing, thanks to Song Ying's intervention.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Qin Shu's forehead, which he casually brushed away.
Despite his impeccably tailored suit and well-defined abs and muscular physique, he exudes a wild and roguish charm.
At the same time, a voice came from the doorway.
"Teacher Shusong, it's your turn to go on stage next. Please follow me—oh, who's this over here…"
The staff member who was reminding the guests to prepare and cuing the process in the backstage area was taken aback by the huge crowd inside as soon as they entered the room.
The operations team had blocked Ran Chengwang before the staff even entered.
Another person simply gagged him and held him down.
The staff were taken aback, only able to marvel at how many people were in the room.
At this moment, Song Ying walked out gracefully, her eyebrows swaying with a smile.
"It's just a warm-up before the game, is it our turn yet?"
"Oh yes, we've arrived. Please follow me."
Thank you.
As she spoke, Song Ying took Qin Shu's hand, and the two followed the staff together.
With no one else in the room, Wen Jinchao gave the operations team a wink.
The two men simply carried Ran Chengwang out.
At this moment, Wen Jinzhao took the paper bag that Song Ying had just put on the GoPro.
The live stream screen suddenly lit up.
Immediately afterwards, everyone saw half a familiar face and heard a puzzled voice.
"Oh dear, who's so careless? They even forgot to turn off the camera! No, no, Teacher Shusong is about to go on stage, we have to turn it off quickly and go record the footage."
The meaning of asking a question you already know the answer to is not important and is too obvious.
After ending the live stream, Wen Jinzhao and Xiao Lu smiled knowingly and high-fived in celebration.
"Let's go to the stage!"
The live stream stopped, but the viewers who had watched the brief broadcast continued their discussion.
As the video began to circulate online, more and more people joined the discussion.
The accusations against Ran Chengwang are one aspect.
More details are at the end of the video.
[What does it mean when someone calls "you two" to the teacher Shusong while the screen is black? Is Shusong not an individual, but a group?]
[I also heard a female voice speaking. Is it possible that Shusong is actually a duo?! The silhouette in the teaser poster isn't in women's clothing at all; it's clearly a man and a woman!]
[I listened to that girl's voice three times, and it sounds exactly like Song Ying's! Sisters, I have a bold idea!]
Me! I'm so bold I don't even dare to say it, afraid of being scolded...
[Fireflies, don't panic! Teacher Shusong is about to appear! Get ready!]
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The stage of "The Voice of Heaven".
The judges' comments and the audience's votes marked the end of another veteran musician's career.
The host handed the microphone to Wei Haiyuan, who had successfully defended his title.
"Mr. Wei, so far in today's program, you have already defeated the previous four guests. Next, there is only one last round of competition. If you can win this round, you will become the first three-time champion since the start of 'The Voice of Heaven.' So I would like to ask you, how are you feeling right now?"
"First of all, I want to say that I was able to win the previous few matches entirely thanks to everyone's support and good luck. The teachers today are all excellent, and it is a great honor and a pleasure for me to compete on the same stage with everyone. Of course, there is still one last match left."
Wei Haiyuan pointed to the audience and said, "I heard the fans below the stage shouting that I will definitely win the next round. But what I want to say is that I am not as confident as you are."
Believe in yourself!
You can do it!
[Mom loves you, Lao Wei Chong!]
Cheers erupted from the fans.
Wei Haiyuan laughed, "Please, friends! Do you know who's going to be next? It's Teacher Shusong, okay! -- I'm really nervous about this, I'm not lying to you, really."
"I've listened to a lot of Shusong's songs. In the current Chinese music scene, he's truly a high-quality and prolific singer-songwriter, and I really respect him. So I'm actually quite looking forward to the upcoming collaboration with Shusong."
"Seeing Teacher Shusong in person is probably the thing I'm most looking forward to today."
As the defending champion, Wei Haiyuan actually faces the most pressure.
But he has always maintained a good attitude, and even now, he can still chat and laugh with the audience, effectively easing the tension of the match.
Upon hearing this, the host took over the conversation.
"Actually, I think that today, it's not just Teacher Wei who's looking forward to Teacher Shusong. Many of our audience members here and watching on screen are also very much looking forward to Teacher Shusong!"
"Especially since we know that today is Teacher Shusong's first variety show appearance, it can be said to be a very memorable moment."
"Friends in the audience and those watching the live stream, can I see your enthusiasm?"
As soon as the host warmed up the audience, the live stream was flooded with comments of "[Sparse will surely win]". At a glance, nothing else could be seen but these four words, which were colorful and densely packed.
The scene was lively.
The fervor surrounding the concept of "loosening" continues to surge.
The deafening sound brought the atmosphere to its peak.
"Next, let's welcome the original singer-songwriter, Shusong!"
As the host announced the program, the stage lights suddenly dimmed.
In the pitch black, the accompaniment of a piano slowly began to play.
Before long, a deep, resonant male voice, full of swaying charm, emerged from the silence.
"The clamor of day and night, the hypnotic passage of time, who seduced this stormy encounter? Gray masks, fragments of light, everything, in silence, unfolds..."
Dry ice billowed out on the stage, creating swirling clouds of mist.
A single blue beam of light slowly fell on a figure in a suit, outlining his tall and slender figure.
The camera didn't zoom in.
Even just a distant figure, with just this one simple word, can bring countless people back to the summer five years ago when they first became fans, stirring the deepest chords in their hearts.
Five years ago, when Shusong released his first single, "Vortex," it swept across major platforms like a raging storm.
In less than a week, the total number of clicks and downloads across the entire network exceeded ten million.
It became a landmark hit song of that summer, and even that year.
The reputation of being loose and unrefined also began with this song.
At that moment, a familiar voice rang in their ears, and fans who had memories of that summer all got goosebumps, their eyes felt like they had bricks stuck in them, and tears welled up uncontrollably.
"loose!"
"loose!"
The sound waves rolled through the venue, and the stage lights expanded their reach.
At the same time, another very similar warm, magnetic sound rang out.
"Overlapping illusions, indistinguishable from reality, who has indulged in endless lies?"
Another figure appeared on the stage.
She wore a royal blue halter dress that swayed gently, with diamonds adorning the hem sparkling brilliantly. With each step, a flower bloomed, and crimson roses blossomed at her feet.
Two beams of light shone, locking onto and following the figures walking in opposite directions, drawing ever closer.
As the harmonies begin, the two notes merge, the two voices rising and falling in perfect harmony, flowing out the lyrics that follow:
"A surge of fate, intertwined between dreams and wakefulness, waters the bleeding roses, stings the eyes, ultimately drowning the senses, sinking into the abyss..."
The melody that had echoed in my dreams countless times was far less shocking than the appearance of the second figure and the second seemingly ordinary voice.
The camera zooms in indefinitely.
Finally, when the two met, the image was frozen on their exquisitely beautiful faces, which seemed otherworldly.
Everyone gasped!
——
The lyrics are from Amuro and Shin Kino's version of "Uzumaki," it's amazing, highly recommended!
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