Chapter 459

“Hahahaha! As expected of a college student, they speak with such confidence.”

“......”

Seeing the dissatisfaction online,

the production team also issued an announcement overnight.

The production team had indeed considered this before, wanting to expand the venue to let more audience members participate.

But after testing it a few times, they found that once the venue was larger, the live sound effects and viewing experience would be affected.

After repeated meetings by the director team, they decided to put the live viewing experience first and be responsible for the quality of the show, with inner-field tickets temporarily capped at 600.

But after seeing the production team issue such a sincere announcement, the audience didn't buy it at all.

While cursing the production team for being shameless and engaging in hunger marketing, they grabbed tickets even more enthusiastically.

The next day.

At Lin Yu’s suggestion, *Masked Singer* conducted an all-day livestream.

This allowed the audience to personally experience the inner-field situation of the production team.

From the construction and layout of the venue to the scheduling of staff, every aspect was displayed without reservation.

This also attracted a large number of viewers to come and join the fun.

“Holy crap! So this is how the venue is built! The workers are too hardworking.”

“What everyone usually sees is the singing and dancing under the neon lights; few people notice the efforts the workers put in behind the scenes.”

“Holy crap! Conflicts actually happen on site?”

“Of course! Our company often holds these large-scale events; if there weren't some conflicts, I wouldn't be used to it.”

“Too real! Seeing Director Che’s sweaty appearance, I suddenly feel much more balanced.”

“Hahaha! Nothing is easy these days. Don’t look at him as a general director; he also has to put in the effort and work his life away!”

“Half an hour until the broadcast starts, looking forward to it.”

At the *Masked Singer* site, the workers and staff withdrew one after another.

The audience also used their QR codes to enter the venue and take their seats in order.

“Everybody!”

“Follow my rhythm.”

“Yo yo yo.”

“I say night, you say no.”

“......”

After the audience was seated, several warm-up rappers walked onto the stage, and dynamic music began to play.

This was the legendary "atmosphere group," which could quickly heat up the venue so it wouldn't be cold when the singers came out.

“One-minute countdown.”

“All departments, please pay attention.”

“Camera, stage, sound, band.”

“Ready.”

General Director Che Ze adjusted his tie, cleared his throat, and issued the order in a deep voice.

*Masked Singer* grand finale.

The stage layout this time was in a cyberpunk style.

On the huge LED screen,

high-rise buildings stood in great numbers, and neon lights sprinkled the entire stage, dazzling, colorful, and dizzying.

In every corner of the stage, pale yellow spotlights lit up simultaneously.

After the fireworks were launched,

the countdown backstage had three seconds left.

“3”

“2”

“1”

“Please welcome host Li Hao.”

Following a powerful voiceover,

host Li Hao, wearing a blue suit, tie, and black leather shoes, walked onto the stage handsomely.

“Dear audience friends watching the live broadcast on-site, on TV, and on major online platforms,”

“Good evening, everyone!”

“This is *Masked Singer*, jointly created by Jin Ling Satellite TV and Canxing. I am your old friend, Li Hao!”

“This program is specially sponsored by...”

“......”

“Welcome all our guest judges for this episode.”

After Li Hao finished this sentence,

the camera pushed directly to the group of celebrity guests on the judging panel.

“Sitting on the red sofa in the first row are the two great wits of the South and North, Da Da Zhangwei and Xue Xue Zhiqian, with the lively Deng Deng Ziqi beside them.”

“Sitting in the second row are the veteran driver Teacher Zhang Yu and the little driver Zhou Shen.”

“Finally, I must grandly introduce our guest from afar, the excellent independent musician from Korea, the talented Li Li Zhien.”

After hearing host Li Hao’s relaxed and humorous introduction, the audience erupted in cheers and shouts.

“Holy crap! As expected of a grand finale; this judging panel lineup is too luxurious.”

“Seeing Da Da Zhangwei and Xue Deng Ziqi is just full of joy; this episode will be interesting.”

“Wife Deng Ziqi is here too, so beautiful.”

“Love you, Sister Deng Ziqi.”

“Haha, veteran driver Zhang Yu is here too; I love listening to Teacher Zhang Yu drive.”

“Why does Zhou Shen look more excited than me? I strongly suggest leaving a spot for our Shen-shen to come and challenge.”

“Wow, is that the national sister Li Li Zhien? The legendary woman of beauty and talent; she looks even smaller than on screen. Too exquisite! Just like a Barbie doll.”

“......”

A night of celebration!

Surprises never end!

“These two days are the live grand finale of *Masked Singer*.”

“Let me introduce the rules of the grand finale. This stage is mainly divided into two rounds of competition. The first round will be presented tonight, where eight advancing contestants will engage in individual battles.”

“Everyone will perform a song based on the theme [Wait].”

“Based on the votes from the public jury, the judging panel, the live audience, and the livestream room,”

“points will be accumulated. The person with the highest total points after two rounds will win the final title of this year’s Masked King of Singers.”

“And three top domestic music companies will fund and tailor their next personal album.”

“Which contestants will bring us surprises? Please stay tuned.”

“Then, let’s invite the first masked singer to the stage!”

“Please welcome Masked Singer Blue Sea Skin.”

With the help of the on-site staff,

the masked singer walked onto the stage slowly.

“The song I bring to everyone is *Waiting for the Love Rose*.”

“My dear, when will you return?”

“I really want to see you one more time.”

“……”

As the singer’s unique tone came through the microphone, the audience began to discuss their guesses and whispered among themselves.

The judging panel on stage also expressed their thoughts one after another.

“This voice is a bit hoarse; it sounds like Dao Lang.”