After taking advice, I became a top male idol.

Chapter 7 The lounge is a stage for fame and fortune!

Lin Zhixing pushed open the door to the lounge.

A blast of cold air hit me.

More than a dozen contestants were already seated in the spacious waiting area.

The waiting area is quite large, at least over 100 square meters.

There were already more than a dozen contestants sitting inside.

Some were putting on makeup, while others were practicing their voices.

A girl wearing a name tag walked over quickly, glanced at the tablet in her hand, looked up to confirm, "Lin Zhixing?"

"it's me."

The girl's gaze lingered on his outfit for a second, then she pointed to the innermost side, "Your seat is over there, number 1."

Lin Zhixing looked in the direction she was pointing.

The so-called "seat number 1" is a folding chair in the very corner.

There was no dressing table, no lights, and not even a mirror.

Let's take a look at the other contestants.

Everyone has their own designated makeup area.

An assistant was serving tea and water, a makeup artist was touching up makeup, and an agent was cheering her on.

Zhang Xianyu's makeup setup was even more extravagant.

It's a full twenty square meters.

The room was filled with fresh flowers, and various drinks were on the table.

There was also a humidifier in the corner, bubbling and emitting white steam.

The hierarchy of the entertainment industry is clearly visible within this small space.

Lin Zhixing glanced at it, said nothing, and walked to the folding chair to sit down.

The chair creaked, and he leaned back and closed his eyes.

The other contestants whispered among themselves when they saw his outfit.

A female contestant in a sequined dress nudged her teammate with her elbow.

"Hey, whoever you are?" she whispered, "Why are you dressed like a random passerby?"

The male contestant next to him, who was strumming a guitar, glanced over and lowered his voice, "I heard it's Lin Zhixing."

He paused for a moment, then said, "The former trainees are now washed up."

The female contestant suddenly realized, covered her mouth with her hand, and her eyes crinkled into a smile, "Ah! It's that...the one who said they'd sing nursery rhymes? Really? That's too abstract!"

"Absolutely true! He posted it on his own Weibo, saying he listened to netizens' advice." Another contestant chimed in with a mocking tone. "Singing children's songs on The Voice of China? Is he here to be a joke?"

"He's desperate for fame, a typical case of becoming famous through controversy."

"If they don't eliminate him in the first round, who will? Forget about turning around, the mentors would probably burst out laughing on the spot. Turning back would be more like it."

"Nursery rhymes? Does he have some kind of misunderstanding about sound? He should go participate in BabyBus, haha!"

"Who cares? At least we'll have some fun to watch. Let's just treat it as an opening skit."

The group of people chatted amongst themselves.

In their view, Lin Zhixing is a washed-up clown who can only rely on sensationalism to attract attention.

Lin Zhixing turned a deaf ear to these discussions.

He took his phone out of his pocket.

I connected to the program's Wi-Fi and opened Weibo.

Topics related to "The Voice of China" have dominated the trending topics list.

Ninth place: #Zhang Xianyu's Voice of China debut#

Clicking into the topic reveals comments controlled by paid trolls and fans.

"Ahhh! My brother looks absolutely stunning today! This outfit is killer! He's like a prince in real life! The pinnacle of handsomeness in the Chinese entertainment industry!"

"Looking forward to Xianyu's original works! The rising star of the Chinese entertainment industry is finally about to take flight!"

"To be honest, Zhang Xianyu is really good-looking, and I heard that this time he wrote an original song, so he is very talented."

"Go for it, bro! Show those jealous people what real talent is! You have to get four reposts tonight! Anyone who doesn't, I'll flame them!"

Lin Zhixing scrolled through these meaningless comments without expression, his finger continuing to slide down.

33rd Place: #Zhang Xianyu and Lin Zhixing compete on the same stage#

Open the comments section, and the style is completely different.

"This is hilarious! The production team really knows how to make a good show. Putting a hot trending celebrity and a washed-up actor together is like a public execution! I heard Lin Zhixing is going to sing a children's song? I bet a bag of spicy strips that the mentors will kick him off the show."

"Hilarious! What kind of trash dares to try and scam Hyunwoo oppa? Please sort and recycle your trash!"

"I'm taking my Yu Yu away, no thanks! Don't come here, you washed-up nobody, try to leech off me! #JangHyunwooIsAlone#"

"An unsolved mystery in the entertainment industry: In what year did Lin Zhixing become popular? I seem to have heard of him, but I don't think he was ever really famous. This kind of has-been shouldn't be taking up any spots; he should just retire from the industry and go work in a factory tightening screws."

"These washed-up young idols shouldn't be taking up spots; they should just retire from the entertainment industry."

"I'm waiting for this to go wrong; I've already got my snacks and soda ready. If the mentor turns around, I'll eat my keyboard live on stream!"

"Don't be impulsive, upstairs! What if he's singing 'The Big Windmill'? Hahahaha!"

"I want to see what kind of songs he can come up with."

Of course, amidst the outcry, there were a few voices.

"To be fair, that suona player played really well yesterday. That kind of breath control takes years of practice. Maybe he really does have the skill?"

Immediately, more comments followed.

"How much did they charge upstairs? Can I come with them?"

"Is playing the suona the same as singing? If I blow up balloons, can I get on 'The Voice'? If you're so good at bragging, you can do it too!"

"Hate fans, stop yelling. What if they really have the talent? We'll see you get your comeuppance. (Just kidding)"

"I'm putting this out there: if Lin Zhixing can reach the fourth level, I'll acknowledge him as my father on the spot!"

But these voices were quickly drowned out.

Lin Zhixing couldn't help but laugh when he saw the comment about recognizing someone as a father.

I scrolled through my phone for a while, then turned it off.

Close your eyes and lean back in your chair.

Just then, the lounge's loudspeaker came on.

"Attention all contestants, recording is about to begin."

"Contestant number 1, Zhang Xianyu, please proceed to the waiting area to prepare to go on stage."

"Contestant number 2, Lin Zhixing, please proceed to the side stage to prepare."

As soon as the voice fell, the previously noisy lounge fell silent for a second.

All eyes immediately turned to them.

Zhang Xianyu stood up from his luxurious sofa, and his assistant quickly helped him straighten the back of his suit jacket.

As he passed the corner, he deliberately slowed down and paused for a moment.

He said in a tone that seemed concerned but was actually showing off, "Brother Lin, I'm going on stage now. Listen carefully from the back, you can learn what real stage presence is."

Lin Zhixing suddenly stood up and stood in front of Zhang Xianyu.

Lin Zhixing was half a head taller than Zhang Xianyu. When he stood up, his shadow loomed over Zhang Xianyu, and the invisible pressure made Zhang Xianyu subconsciously shrink back.

"Your tie is crooked, Hyunwoo."

As he spoke, he reached out and naturally straightened the other person's collar, then patted him lightly on the shoulder.

Zhang Xianyu tried to dodge, but failed.

"Go for it, you're the best!"

After saying that, he winked his right eye in a flamboyant manner and made a heart shape with one hand.

"Keep it up! Sending you love!"

"???"

The surrounding contestants and staff were all dumbfounded.

What kind of show is this?

They were just arguing at each other at the door, and now they're showing brotherly affection?

Lin Zhixing...could he have suffered some kind of shock?

Zhang Xianyu was also confused by this sudden encouragement, but the feeling of goosebumps all over his body made him very uncomfortable.

"Th...thank you."

He forced a reply and hurriedly left with his team.

Only Lin Zhixing could see that the props drawn from the system had been affixed to Zhang Xianyu's suit.

[Ding! The bad luck sticker has been successfully applied.]

[Effected on: Zhang Xianyu]

Duration: 5 minutes

[Countdown begins...]

Lin Zhixing smiled as he watched Zhang Xianyu's retreating figure.

"Good luck! You have to do your best!"