The city competition arena.
The host steps onto the stage.
"Welcome everyone to the Ace City Competition, I'm your host Lin Han!"
After the host finishes the commercial, the show officially begins.
Because the official competition has an extra segment: the Qu Shen's review.
So, during the appearance, in addition to the participating producers, there's also a Qu Shen showcase.
Jiang Qian, the only female among the four Qu Shens.
Chen Shuhao, due to continuous defeats by Ting Yu, no longer claims to be a Qu Shen.
Among the remaining three Qu Shens, Jiang Qian's record isn't as brilliant as Mo Yan's, nor has she produced as many songs as Fang Lingyu. However, the number of King of Singers she has nurtured is the highest among all Qu Shens.
Not only that, but her husband, Zhang Yu, also became the King of Singers step by step with her songs.
Therefore, Jiang Qian is known in the Chinese music scene as the "King and Queen Maker."
Once everyone is in position, the host, amidst thunderous applause from the entire audience, announces:
"The competition officially begins! Please welcome the challenger, Teacher Liu Qiliang and his singers, the Feiyun Group, with today's competing song!!"
Wow!!
Below the stage, a portion of middle-aged aunties are waving their support signs.
They were selected by the Square Dance Association to support Liu Qiliang.
They are devoted fans from all over the country.
The aunties scrambled for a chance to be here.
Not only that, but many also bought tickets out of their own pockets to watch the competition.
This episode is truly a grand event for the middle-aged and elderly!
"I can't believe I'm fifty years old and still chasing stars like a kid!"
"Haha, let's be fashionable for once, Teacher Liu Qiliang is the pride of us square dancers!"
"That's right, we can't lose to those kids and let Ting Yu's fans see our strength!"
"Go, Teacher Liu!!"
"Go, Teacher Liu!!"
The synchronized cheers erupt from the audience.
Seeing this, Liu Qiliang's confidence grows.
At this moment, the Feiyun Group is ready and nods to the band.
Stage lights flash, and the cheers from the audience gradually subside.
Then, a rhythmic melody begins, instantly igniting the entire venue.
"Dancing Nation"
This is the title of Liu Qiliang's competing song.
The song is very rhythmic, and the lyrics are down-to-earth.
Performed by the Feiyun Group, it captivates the emotions of the entire audience.
In the audience, many people sway their bodies to the rhythm.
Some even hum along on their first listen.
Especially the square dance aunties, they all stood up from their seats, rhythmically waving their support signs.
It must be said, these aunties' support is truly impressive.
Their organizational skills are even better than those of the younger generation.
The song concludes in a joyful atmosphere.
Liu Yinfei and Ren Yun, seeing the audience so enthusiastic, finally breathe a sigh of relief.
The pressure they felt towards Ting Yu lessened considerably.
"Maybe this time, relying on square dancing, we'll defeat Ting Yu. Then we'll truly become famous overnight!"
Excitement flashes in Liu Yinfei's eyes.
Just a few days ago, Ting Yu's ancient style song achieved god-like status, even being hailed as the foremost figure in ancient style music in the Chinese music scene.
However, judging from his song "Drunk Butterfly," his skill in square dance music isn't as divine as in other genres.
Perhaps he'll stumble this time.
Then, he'll truly become famous throughout the Chinese music scene by leveraging Ting Yu's popularity!
As Liu Yinfei is lost in thought, synchronized cheers erupt from below the stage again.
This time, in addition to the square dance aunties, there are also Liu Yinfei's own fans.
The sound, wave after wave, is quite powerful.
"Thank you everyone!"
"Thank you!"
Liu Yinfei and Ren Yun bow to the audience.
As they performed a singing and dancing routine earlier, they are slightly out of breath.
The host returns to the stage.
"Thank you Feiyun Group for bringing us such a wonderful performance! Now, please welcome Qu Shen Teacher Jiang Qian to provide her review and score for this competing song!"
After speaking, the host extends a hand towards Jiang Qian in the review area.
"Teacher Liu Qiliang's work truly has his personal style. This song also incorporates classic elements of square dance. Furthermore, the lyrics blend in some ethnic elements, making it a great square dance song. However, my score is a comprehensive score based on market appeal, so I give it a seven."
Jiang Qian's evaluation of the song is very high.
Out of a perfect score of 10, she awarded 7 points.
After all, square dance is not mainstream. The lyrics and melody differ somewhat from pop music. The more popular a song is, the better it is as a square dance tune.
Therefore, Jiang Qian's score is somewhat conservative.
Her 10 points are equivalent to one thousand votes from the judging panel.
This means Liu Qiliang has currently secured seven hundred votes.
This rule was actually added temporarily by the program team after the regional competitions.
The reason for this was that Ting Yu almost swept his opponents in the regional competition.
The program team felt that everyone was an Ace Producer with their own reputation, and being swept clean was too embarrassing, so they asked Jiang Qian to provide a baseline.
As long as she doesn't give a zero, no one on stage will be completely defeated; everyone will at least maintain some dignity.
Indeed, Ting Yu's performance record forced the program team to revise the competition rules.
Hu Yang nods his thanks to Jiang Qian for her score.
However, he is not entirely satisfied.
Admittedly, square dance is a niche market, listened to by only a segment of people.
But his song, within the realm of square dance music, is arguably the pinnacle.
Receiving only a score of seven, he doesn't quite agree.
"No one understands square dancing better than I do."
Liu Qiliang confidently returns to his seat.
He doesn't want to look up at Su Yu on the challenger's throne.
Wait until I win against you, that position will be mine!
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After Jiang Qian's review, the host returns to the stage.
"Next, please welcome the singer Feng Ling Chuan Qi, to perform Ting Yu's competing song!"
Boom!!!
At this moment, the entire venue erupts as if struck by lightning.
The audience goes wild with cheers.
The momentum is more than ten times greater than the aunties' earlier support.
This is Ting Yu's current influence!
Such a scene is usually only seen at King and Queen of Singers' concerts.
And now, at a program recording, they are experiencing such a powerful wave of support.
It makes all the producers exclaim, "Terrifying indeed!"
Amidst the cheers, Feng Ling Chuan Qi takes the stage.
Then, a group of backup dancers, dressed in various ethnic costumes, also come onto the stage.
Su Xiaoling, with her small stature, her hair in two pigtails, stands at the very front of the backup dancers.
Her eyes are lively, showing no stage fright whatsoever; instead, there's a hint of excitement.
Shen Qingfeng nods to the band.
The song information appears on the large screen.
"The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style"
Performed by: Feng Ling Chuan Qi (Phoenix Legend)
Lyrics by: Ting Yu (Zhang Chao)
Music by: Ting Yu (Zhang Chao)
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