CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol

Chapter 249 - 242 Top-Level Performance

The lights dimmed, casting a dreamlike gray-blue tone across the stage.

The large screen displayed a cosmic backdrop of planets.

A few people encircled a white piano, shrouded in an ethereal light.

Like the sands of time drifting away, dandelion-like, overhead, the stirring melody began to gently seep into everyone’s ears, instantly gripping their hearts.

The prelude of this song was incredibly beautiful. Xu Qianhua personally performed the heartfelt melody on the piano, the only trainee in the base to perform an instrument on stage.

Duan Yuxin picked up the microphone and began the first verse of the song.

Her voice was simply stunning, the perfect example of a God-given gift.

This voice, like a trickling stream enveloped in the mist of morning, could cleanse a person’s soul, and it was imbued with deep emotion.

It was hard to imagine that just two months ago, Duan Yuxin was a student from a small town nestled in the mountains.

Even the mentors looked at her with admiration. Listening to such a voice was truly a supreme pleasure.

Next was Liu Niannian’s part. Though her facial expressions were well managed, her vocal technique could only be described as mediocre, and her timbre was unremarkable.

However, the atmosphere Duan Yuxin had created with her opening vocals was not disrupted, and Liu Niannian managed to get through her part adequately.

Then came Gao Ziyi. When she picked up the mic with deep emotion, both the audience and the mentors couldn’t help but smile, and even the trainees waiting backstage chuckled softly.

That said, her skills were still commendable, significantly better than Liu Niannian. Her pitch was precise, and her vocal technique sophisticated, clearly a result of rigorous professional training, coupled with decent innate talent.

However, her shortcomings were also evident: she lacked the sorrowful, nostalgic emotions that the song called for. While technically sound, her performance felt somewhat hollow.

The moonlight-like piano continued to flow from Xu Qianhua’s slender fingers.

She truly lived up to being selected by HK’s most renowned music production company.

Not only was her singing talent exceptional, but her piano skills were also remarkable.

Being able to showcase instrumental performance on a program like this was no easy feat.

Without a certain level of mastery, one wouldn’t even have the chance to step onto the stage.

Next was Lai Meiyun’s turn.

Her vocal timbre was distinctive, instantly recognizable. Just by listening to her voice, you might imagine her as a beautiful, mature woman.

In terms of timbre alone, she couldn’t match Duan Yuxin, but in terms of uniqueness, both had unforgettable qualities in their voices.

Lai Ruoxuan’s technique was superb, surpassing that of Gao Ziyi, and she breathed new life into the song, infusing it with vitality.

If Duan Yuxin’s voice was the stream shrouded in mist, then Lai Ruoxuan’s voice was the radiant sunlight piercing through, illuminating your soul.

Then came Da Juan, pulling the audience’s emotions back into that dreamy, hazy world.

This showcased how different vocal timbres could present boundless charm.

With the same song, different interpretations brought forth different emotions and worlds.

Mentor Zhang Wei, wearing an in-ear monitor, moved his arms to the rhythm. He genuinely loved the voices of the first two performers.

At this point, Xu Qianhua began her first solo segment.

The entire audience had thought the song’s realm had already been fully brought to life by Duan and Lai, but the moment Xu’s voice emerged, the song was elevated to another level entirely.

Xu Qianhua deserved to be hailed as the "number one voice actress" of the base, with a voice capable of transcending time and tracing the echoes of light.

Her voice melded with the piano, violin, acoustic guitar, and orchestral accompaniment, creating a harmony with the surrounding lights and resonating perfectly with the hearts of the audience.

Listening closely, one could even discern contradictions in her voice—sorrow, longing, regret, and even fantasy.

Xu Qianhua had nearly expressed the essence of her understanding of the song to its utmost, with every word radiating meticulous detail, shaking the soul and causing goosebumps to rise uncontrollably.

Over there, Li Zimeng was utterly entranced by the performance.

To perfectly interpret a song, technique was the foundation, an indispensable element; but to truly strike at the soul, emotional resonance was key.

This emotion couldn’t be artificially displayed but had to be conveyed to the audience through the voice.

Among the five performers, Xu Qianhua was undoubtedly on a higher plane of existence.

However, Lai Ruoxuan and Duan Yuxin still had vast potential for growth.

They had yet to be fully shaped, and the road ahead for them was still long.

Next was Gao Ziyi’s part, but in this line, her technical shortcomings became apparent.

Her range allowed her to comfortably sing songs below C3, but here, she barely managed to get through, almost breaking her voice.

The following line by Liu Niannian was barely sustained with the help of Duan Yuxin’s harmonization.

In the final ensemble segment, the voices of Duan, Lai, and Xu dominated everything, erupting like a volcano long suppressed, unleashing immense heat and power.

The song was ultimately interpreted very well by the five performers.

When the piano notes faded, the entire hall burst into thunderous applause. It was truly spectacular.

"Duan Yuxin’s voice is absolutely beautiful," Hu Binbin praised while clapping.

"Gao Ziyi’s versatility is also impressive—I never imagined she could handle a ballad so well," Wang Junhe added with a smile.

"Indeed, Gao Ziyi’s voice and technique are commendable," Zhang Wei nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Tian Jiaxuan took the stage. "You were truly amazing."

Her words greatly encouraged the five performers, and the audience’s reaction made them feel overjoyed. Today’s performance was undoubtedly a success.

"You’ve already conquered everyone here with your performance. Next, our founder will select the girl you like the most," Tian Jiaxuan announced with a graceful smile.

In this group, apart from Liu Niannian, the other four all had a chance to become the "like queen."

Gao Ziyi’s odds were the lowest, as her persona didn’t resonate with audiences for a song as emotional as this.

She stood stiffly, biting her lower lip and keeping her hands clenched at her sides.

Deep down, she desperately wanted to win the title of "like queen"—at the very least, she couldn’t lose to Jiang Mengqi.

When Lai Ruoxuan heard her fans shouting her name, she drew a big heart above her head for them.

Xu Qianhua, meanwhile, lowered her head with a nervous smile. Despite her excellent performance, her age and appearance didn’t attract many fans.

Duan Yuxin stood there similarly tense, looking as if she were waiting for a teacher to grade her homework.

"The like queen of this group is... Xu Qianhua!" Tian Jiaxuan declared loudly.

All the girls in the waiting room stood up and clapped. Xu Qianhua was well-liked in the base, often helping others correct their vocal errors.

Combined with her truly exceptional performance this time, everyone was genuinely happy that she won the title of "like queen."

Onstage, the other performers also offered their congratulations. Ever the best "supporting act," Lai Ruoxuan flashed a radiant, heartfelt smile and clapped enthusiastically.

Xu Qianhua herself was moved to tears, her eyes brimming with emotion.