Rebirth Of The Godly Prodigal

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She had just finished that thought when the show's host Zhang Cai appeared on the computer screen. "Hello, everyone. I'm your host, Zhang Cai. The seventh performance of the fifth round of I Am a Singer will begin now."

"It's starting, it's starting! I wonder who will come on stage!" Shangguan Susu was full of anticipation.

"... This is the last singer to come on stage. Strictly speaking, they are a new duo. Their name is Hatsune Tianyi!"

"Hatsune Tianyi? How come I have never heard of them before?" Shangguan Susu asked curiously. "They are newcomers? Will they be able to make it?"

On the computer screen, Zhang Cai continued her introduction. "... although they have no prior exposure, we have decided to let them come on stage." Zhang Cai continued, smiling. "Please let us welcome our new duo, Hatsune Tianyi! The song they are bringing us today was written and composed by Young Master. It's called The Lantern Illuminates the Rivers and Mountains!"

"'The Lantern Illuminates the Rivers and Mountains'?" Shangguan Susu's hands rose to her plump pink lips in shock. "Although it's one of Young Master's works, will it work? This is the deciding battle!"

...

Merica, Hollywood, Round Table Meeting.

The eight core members of the meeting were huddled around a laptop, watching the current episode of I Am a Singer.

"James, I heard that the prodigal Hong Dali has gone up against Ko Gohon of Toyoda Conglomerate from Jaban State." Said one of the people present. "Min Feiyao, who is supported by Ko Gohon, is directly challenging Hong Dali's 'I Am a Singer.' We've seen Min Feiyao's concert previously. Do you think this episode of 'I Am a Singer' will be able to hold up to it?"

"Hong Dali has always been able to pull off the unexpected." James rubbed his chin and said slowly, "Holographic Projection Technology was originally used for this program. I did not manage to steal the technology then despite spending four million US dollars. Luckily our own research in the field is almost complete. Let's just see what surprises, if any, are in store this episode."

Someone else nodded and said, "Yes, if there is nothing surprising in this episode, Hong Dali would have lost. That would be good news for us!"

"All right," James shook his head and tapped the table lightly. "The video is starting. Everyone watch carefully from beginning to end first, do not be impatient. There is a saying in the Heavenly State that says the anxious do not get to eat hot tofu. It's a good saying."

There was sense in what he said, and the other seven members looked at each other before settling down.

Soon, the first six singers completed their performances. A few of the people present voiced their opinions. "I do not see much of an improvement. The songs are so-so, and there have been no surprises from the Holographic Projection. I think Hong Dali is going to fail this time."

"I think so too. Although the standard is not bad this time, their advertising is not as intensive as Min Feiyao's. Entertainment stars are forty percent talent and sixty percent advertising. It's not enough to have talent without the advertising."

"Yes, yes. This time I reckon Hong Dali is going to lose badly."

"That's enough. Everyone stop talking and continue watching." James waved his hand. "No one can say what will happen until the final moment."

Just at that moment, the host Zhang Cai's voice rang out. "The seventh performance of the fifth round of I Am a Singer will begin now."

"Right, it's starting now. Everyone watch closely, this last person will decide if it's a success or a failure," said James seriously.