After taking advice, I became a top male idol.

Chapter 10 Who says only those who stand in the light are heroes?

After Zhang Xianyu chose Shen Ming, the atmosphere on the mentors' panel became somewhat subtle.

Han Xuening turned to look at Ye Lan and shook her head. "Sister Lan, you're taking this too seriously."

She paused for a moment, then said, "But only you can be so serious."

Shen Ming shook his head with a wry smile, saying nothing.

Li Ge was quite direct, "Anyway, I didn't want to switch, but the production team made me."

Ye Lan didn't speak, but leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.

Her fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, waiting for the next contestant.

The four chairs turned around and faced away from the stage again.

The host stepped to the front of the stage, his voice still enthusiastic, "The opening was fantastic! What surprises will the next contestant bring? Please welcome contestant number 2!"

The stage lights dimmed.

Lin Zhixing took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.

The spotlight shone on him.

He stood in the center of the stage, his hand holding the microphone trembling slightly.

This isn't the first time I've stood on stage.

In another world, he participated in various talent shows, including auditions, preliminary rounds, and semi-finals, and was eliminated each time.

"Your voice isn't good enough."

"Your image doesn't fit our image."

"You can't do it, give up."

Those words still echoed in my ears.

But he really loves singing.

I love the feeling of being on stage, and I love the moments when I express my emotions through my voice.

In his past life, he was a loser who harbored musical dreams but repeatedly encountered setbacks.

He'd worked his way up through countless auditions, lived in basements, and participated in numerous auditions, yet he never even had the chance to step onto this kind of stage.

In this life, he is a traffic idol abandoned by capital, burdened with the infamy of the entire internet, framed by his agent, and trampled underfoot by his peers.

Lin Zhixing closed his eyes, and the story of Tang Tian, ​​the original lyricist of the song, came to mind.

A girl who struggled with cancer and was reborn from despair.

This song is a battle song she wrote for all those who are struggling in the darkness.

And now, this is the battle song that Lin Zhixing wrote for himself.

The audience members below the stage began to whisper among themselves when they saw his outfit.

"Why is this player dressed so casually?"

"A white T-shirt and jeans, that's too plain."

"Hey, isn't this...so-and-so?"

After taking a deep breath, Lin Zhixing nodded to the band teacher.

The prelude begins.

A somber, melancholic piano solo.

"This intro..." Shen Ming frowned slightly, "I've never heard it before."

"Original?" A hint of surprise flashed in Brother Li's eyes.

Before they could react, Lin Zhixing spoke.

"They are all brave."

"The wound on your forehead, yours, different, the mistake you made."

"There's no need to hide anything."

"Your worn-out doll, your mask, your ego."

His voice was low and suppressed, like a wild beast licking its wounds alone in the dark.

Backstage preparation area.

Zhang Xianyu, who had just changed his clothes and hadn't even had time to remove his makeup, was sitting on the sofa, sneering.

"Listen to this, what kind of crap is this?" he scoffed. "A worn-out doll? The lyrics are so corny. It's definitely at the level of a children's song."

Sister Zhang also curled her lip, "Playing mysterious. Let's see how the instructor scolds him later."

Backstage, in the monitoring room.

Director Xia Xue stared at the screen, her brows furrowed.

"I've never heard of this song before."

The assistant director shook his head. "It can't be found in the database either; it must be original content."

On stage, Lin Zhixing continued singing.

"They said we should carry the light and tame every monster."

"They say, stitch up your wounds, nobody loves a clown."

"Why can't loneliness be glorious?"

"Humans are imperfect, and that is what makes them worthy of praise."

"Who says someone covered in mud isn't a hero!"

On the screen, Lin Zhixing suddenly raised his head, his voice rising an octave.

The band's drums suddenly burst in at that moment!

"I love you, even if I walk alone through dark alleys!"

"I love the way you refuse to kneel!"

"Loving you has faced despair!"

"She refuses to even have a good cry!"

Li Ge suddenly sat up straight.

Lin Zhixing's voice was completely unleashed, and the anger, resentment, and stubbornness that had been building up for so long turned into a roar at this moment!

He was singing this song, and he was also singing about himself.

In his past life, he wrote songs until dawn in a cramped rented room, but no one paid any attention to them.

In this life, he was fired by his company and subjected to online abuse.

"You can't do it, Lin Zhixing."

"You're a piece of trash."

"Accept your fate; this industry isn't for you."

Those mocking voices and disdainful glances only fueled his singing to burn even more fiercely at that moment!

"I love your tattered clothes, yet I dare to block fate's gun!"

"Loving you is so much like me, even our flaws are the same!"

"Go? Do you deserve it?! That tattered cloak!"

"War? Then fight!! With the humblest of dreams!"

"To the sobs and roars in the darkness!"

"Who says only those who stand in the light are heroes!"

Lin Zhixing put all his strength into this chorus.

"Snapped!"

Almost instinctively, Brother Li slammed the button in front of him!

"Awesome!" The moment Brother Li turned around, he jumped up from his chair, waving his arms. "That's what real rock and roll is!"

Followed by.

Shen Ming and Han Xuening pressed the button almost simultaneously!

"Slap! Slap!"

Three turns!

Han Xue Ning covered her mouth, her eyes filled with shock, "My God, these lyrics are so well written!"

Shen Ming nodded repeatedly, sensing the story behind the song, the indomitable spirit and the strength to struggle in adversity.

In just half a song, all three mentors turned their chairs!

Lin Zhixing sang with his eyes closed, unaware that his mentor had turned around, completely absorbed in the song!

"They said you need to curb your madness."

"It's like wiping away dirt."

"They said that you have to climb the steps, but the price is bowing your head."

"Then let me, I cannot, ride the wind."

"You are just as proud, with that kind of solitary courage."

"Who says ordinary players aren't heroes?!"

The audience in the stadium went completely crazy.

Countless people stood up from their seats, waving glow sticks, and some even had tears in their eyes.

"Awesome!!"

"This is so exciting!"

"I got goosebumps!"

Ye Lan's feelings at this moment were far more shocked than they appeared on the surface.

She was moved when she heard the line, "Who says only those who stand in the light are heroes?"

Having been in the industry for over a decade, she has been in the spotlight for far too long.

For so long that everyone thought she was a born queen, a symbol of perfection.

But who would have thought that she was once a little girl walking alone in a dark alley?

She also faced countless doubts and suppression, but she gritted her teeth and refused to cry.

On stage, the song entered its final phase.

The music gradually subsided, leaving only the lingering notes of the piano.

"Your mottled appearance is unique."

Your silence is deafening.

......

He closed his eyes and sang the last two lines:

"To the sobs and roars in the darkness—"

"Who says only those who stand in the light are heroes?"

The moment the last note falls.

Ye Lan raised her hand and slammed the red button down!

Fourth job advancement!

Four turns throughout!

"Aaaaaaaahhhhh!!!"

"Fourth job advancement! Fourth job advancement!!"

"Ye Lan spun it! The diva spun it!!"

The cheers from the audience reached their peak, almost lifting the roof off the studio!

The music gradually stopped.

Lin Zhixing stood in the center of the stage, gripping the microphone tightly, panting heavily.

Backstage, director Xia Xue excitedly slapped her thigh, exclaiming, "It's a hit! This segment is absolutely a hit! The ratings for this season are guaranteed!"