Chapter 16 The Inside Story?

The discussion in the live stream was lively, with the barrage of comments constantly refreshing.

"I think Xiao Qingfeng deserves first place. His performance tonight was amazing. I haven't cried in years, but he made me cry!"

"Queen Mayfair's strength should not be underestimated; she should be number one."

"Although Xiao Qingfeng performed well, Mei Fei's status and experience are undeniable, so Mei Fei will definitely be number one."

"Xiao Qingfeng is the dark horse, I believe he can win the championship!"

At this moment, Zong Hai cleared his throat on the stage, preparing to announce the final rankings.

Xia Luan's face darkened; she never expected Xiao Qingfeng to achieve such good results.

Zong Hai paused deliberately, whetting everyone's appetite, and then announced loudly, "Now, the exciting moment has arrived! Tonight's third place winner of 'Singer Who Makes Waves' is..."

It's no longer important whether we announce third or first place, because announcing third is tantamount to announcing first.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on Zong Hai.

"Xiao Qingfeng!"

The result caused an uproar at the scene.

Xiao Qingfeng nodded slightly, indicating his approval of the result, which was in line with his expectations.

She doesn't think her singing skills are worse than anyone else's, but the music industry and entertainment circle are based on popularity and status. The diva Mei Fei has been in the music scene for more than 20 years and has a high status and a large fan base.

He certainly couldn't compare to him now, but Xiao Qingfeng was very confident that his popularity would rise soon and reaching the top was only a matter of time!

However, in the live broadcast room, many viewers who were moved by Xiao Qingfeng's singing began to speak out for Xiao Qingfeng.

"Xiao Qingfeng sang so well, how come he only came in third? This is so unfair! His rendition of 'If Love Has a Destiny' was simply heavenly. Is the production team rigging the show?!"

"Xiao Qingfeng's every vocal transition and every emotional expression was perfect; his ranking was definitely lowered!"

"Xiao Qingfeng is the future King of Singers, this ranking is complete nonsense!"

Meifei's fans were not to be outdone and immediately launched a counterattack.

"Queen May Fly has dominated the music scene for many years. Her strength and status are unshakeable. She deserves the number one spot!"

"Xiao Qingfeng is a newcomer, and getting third place is already giving him too much credit. Mei Fei is the real champion!"

"What do you know? Mei Fei's singing skills and stage presence are unmatched. This first place is well-deserved!"

"What's wrong with being a newcomer? Can't a newcomer surpass their predecessors? Everyone has witnessed Xiao Qingfeng's talent and hard work!"

"Meifei is a thing of the past; Xiao Qingfeng represents the future of music!"

"You all blindly worship Mei Fei and don't even see how outstanding Xiao Qingfeng is!"

"What a joke! Mei Fei has countless classic works, what does Xiao Qingfeng have? What can this performance prove?"

"Xiao Qingfeng was just lucky to get on this show; he doesn't have the depth of experience that Mei Fei possesses!"

"Xiao Qingfeng's fans are just a bunch of ignorant kids who don't understand music at all!"

The two sides' fans exchanged barrages, creating a highly charged atmosphere in the live chat.

"Xiao Qingfeng's voice is magnetic and can touch the soul. He is a true soul singer and should be number one!"

"Every performance by Mei Fei is a visual and auditory feast. She deserves to be number one. Xiao Qingfeng is still far behind!"

"Xiao Qingfeng's performance this time was amazing and he was seriously underestimated. This is a desecration of music!"

"Mei Fei has a wealth of stage experience and performs consistently well. This is the result of years of accumulation. Xiao Qingfeng still needs to learn from her!"

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The arguments among fans in the live stream were secondary; Xia Luan, her agent Huang Ju, and Xia Luan's supporters were the ones who were truly furious.

Although Xiao Qingfeng lost to Mei Fei and Wang Bolun, he won against Xia Luan.

As members of the same group, their singing skills have always been a topic of conversation among fans, while Xiao Qingfeng has always been the one being ridiculed and mocked.

Because of this, Xia Luan, who initially didn't look down on Xiao Qingfeng, gradually became arrogant under the praise of her fans and started to look down on him.

At first, he was able to control himself a little, but later it even got to the point where he would throw a tantrum offstage, which eventually led to Xiao Qingfeng being kicked out of the group and the company.

Now, things have gotten really bad. The two of them are competing on stage for the first time as a non-duo, and she has actually lost. Xia Luan can't accept this result.

This is only one aspect; more importantly, it will affect the fans' reaction and the social discourse that will follow, which will undoubtedly spark heated discussions among netizens.

This is absolutely a fatal blow to Xia Luan's public image and reputation!

The thought of his agent, Huang Ju, made him panic!

Director Zong Hai smiled and looked at Xiao Qingfeng: "Qingfeng, how do you feel about your performance tonight?"

Xiao Qingfeng smiled and said, "The audience has already given their answer. To be honest, I'm quite satisfied with getting third place among so many strong teachers."

"However, my goal is the championship, so there's still room for improvement!"

Upon hearing this, all the other members of the group looked at Xiao Qingfeng in fear, and even Xia Luan, who was sulking to the side, was shocked by his words.

"What are you talking about? Are you crazy?"

The netizens who were still debating in the live stream were completely thrown off balance by Xiao Qingfeng's outrageous remarks!

"Holy crap, what is he saying? Is he talking about the championship?"

"How dare he? How can he be so confident? Who gave him the courage?"

"Holy crap, that's awesome! Only you would dare to say something like that. Anyone with a brain wouldn't dare to say that!"

"I feel like Xiao Qingfeng's mental state has been off ever since he was kicked out of the group. He's become so arrogant!"

"Damn, finally someone else has the same thought as me! I also feel like Xiao Qingfeng has become a different person. The Xiao Qingfeng before was such a quiet person, but now he seems a bit crazy!"

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At this point, the discussion in the live stream had begun to shift towards Xiao Qingfeng's boastful remarks and mental state.

While the other singers were surprised, the director Zong Hai was delighted. Look, the trending topic is here! Xiao Qingfeng knows how to make a show!

Zong Hai felt that he had finally invited the right person this time. He didn't even need to create a hot topic; Xiao Qingfeng directly provided the hot topic for him!

So he quickly seized the opportunity to help: "Teacher Qingfeng, are you saying you're confident you can win this season's championship?"

Xiao Qingfeng shrugged: "Otherwise, why would I come? You see, they're definitely here for the championship too, they're just too embarrassed to say it out loud!"

The other singers, who were initially a little surprised, felt a bit better, since everyone dreams of winning a championship.

Therefore, at this point, the other singers did not think that Xiao Qingfeng was arrogant, but rather that he was a bit too straightforward.

However, Xiao Qingfeng's next words changed everyone's minds.

"But they might be disappointed this time. I've already reserved this season's championship, right, Director Zong!"

Upon hearing this, Zong Hai panicked instantly!

What does that mean?

Why are you asking me this? It makes it sound like we're hiding something!

"Teacher Qingfeng, I don't understand what you're saying. I didn't promise you anything!" Zong Hai quickly distanced himself from the situation.

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