Chapter 466

Ye Zi smiled and said, "Alright, since the show has just begun, neither I nor Wang Laoshi will drag things out—let's now explain the rules of this program."

Wang Laoshi continued, "For this event, we will cover twelve original classic songs by Brother Shiguang. Perhaps some of you know nothing about this streamer, but the songs he spread across the internet—you've surely heard them somewhere. So when you hear a familiar tune, remember: it was created by Brother Shiguang."

"Alright," Ye Zi picked up, "let me explain the song competition format. As a singer, I've already performed Brother Shiguang's 'Long Time No See.' Now, the eleven guests here will each cover one of the remaining eleven songs. Viewers in the livestream will see a pop-up window to rate, while TV viewers can participate via text message."

"Yes," Wang Laoshi said, glancing at the cards, "Scores range from one to ten. We'll tally all scores and calculate the average. The winner will receive a super prize bundle."

Ye Zi looked into the camera and smiled, "If nothing went wrong, that pop-up window should already be up—feel free to vote for me. Also, TV viewers, look at the number sequence beside me and send a text to participate."

Ye Zi said.

A small window popped up in the lower-left corner of every livestream viewer's screen.

Allowing them to vote for Ye Zi.

On TV, a text message template appeared, ready for participation.

"Alright," Wang Laoshi said, "Next, let's welcome our next contestant—Old Stone Little Feather—on stage! His song is 'Exclusive Memory'!"

On the big screen.

The lower-left corner displayed content.

Performer: Lao Zi Shi Tou Xiao Ju Mao

Song: 'Exclusive Memory'

Original: Brother Shiguang

As unique visuals emerged on the electronic screen.

Lao Zi Shi Tou Xiao Ju Mao slowly appeared, surrounded by a group of backup dancers.

He was a thirty-year-old online singer, at the peak of his youthful vigor and fame.

He was also an original songwriter.

Back then, he was competitive, challenging others in PKs with his own songs—and never lost, whether against his own fans or the opponent's.

Both sides believed their own songs were superior.

Until one day.

A fan told him.

Brother Shiguang's songs were stronger—by an entire order of magnitude.

He just laughed.

Riding the trend, huh?

Now even cats and dogs come to piggyback?

At the time, Lao Zi Shi Tou Xiao Ju Mao didn't even know Brother Shiguang and had no interest in his music.

Until one PK, when his opponent covered a Brother Shiguang song.

He froze.

Looked at his own song—it was just rotten wood!

It was trash!

Compared to Brother Shiguang's songs, it wasn't even worth mentioning!

317. (4/4) He was no longer fighting alone.

The immense sense of loss.

Left Lao Zi Shi Tou Xiao Ju Mao deeply disappointed.

He hadn't expected.

That what he was proud of meant nothing to others.

Then.

Lao Zi Shi Tou Xiao Ju Mao learned about the Shi Guang Zhi Yi event from other streamers.

He wondered whether he should join.

Finally, he made up his mind.

This wasn't just about breaking through himself—it was also to comfort himself.

During the time he was shattered by Brother Shiguang's music.

His source of inspiration had dried up completely.

Not even a single musical note could emerge.

Let alone composition.

Lao Zi Shi Tou Xiao Ju Mao, through some channels, found Shark Platform—one of the three organizers.

With the help of a friend.

He successfully qualified for Shi Guang Zhi Yi.

Becoming one of the singers covering Brother Shiguang's songs.

Among Ning Chen's twelve composed songs.

Lao Zi Shi Tou Xiao Ju Mao chose the one he felt had the deepest meaning and greatest emotional resonance.

'Exclusive Memory'!

When Lao Zi Shi Tou Xiao Ju Mao first heard this song.

He fell silent.

This silence wasn't verbal.

It was spiritual.

To describe it more precisely.

That is.

He was intoxicated.

He truly had never heard a track better than this song, nor one with more feeling.

The very first instant he heard this song.

He felt that this song should be covered by him.

And right here at the Wings of Time event!

Otherwise.

He feared it would leave a regret for a lifetime.

At first, this song had been chosen by someone else.

But after Laozi Shitou Xiaoju Mao's visit to the Deng Sect and repeated requests.

He finally obtained the right to cover this song.

However.

This was limited to the Wings of Time only.

Laozi Shitou Xiaoju Mao, surrounded by backup dancers, arrived at the center of the stage.

He looked at the empty audience below.

In front of him were only cameras.

But.

He did not care in the slightest.

At the same time.

He also knew.

That what he faced was not merely a camera.

On the eve of the Wings of Time beginning.

The organizers had told all the guests.

Although there was no one in the audience below.

This live broadcast.

Was a nationwide broadcast!

At the very least!

Over ten million people were watching this live broadcast!

What concept is this?

Laozi Shitou Xiaoju Mao's live stream room had never exceeded two million viewers.