Chapter 163: See You Again

Thursday, March 8th.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, in the overwhelming heat wave, all members of the "The Voice 2024" online singer camp came to the Mango Radio Building and gathered in the Singer's House.

"I believe everyone already knows who will be the top singer participating in the show tomorrow night?"

He Ling smiled towards everyone and said, "Yes! It's Pus Charlie, also known as Broken Eyebrow."

As the name suggests, Broken Eyebrow was bitten by a dog when he was two years old, causing a small part of his eyebrow to be broken off in the middle, resulting in permanent damage.

When he grew up, Pus Charlie made his way into the music industry, and his broken eyebrows became his iconic look. Many fans remembered him for this, and music fans affectionately called him Broken Eyebrow.

This is the origin of the name "broken eyebrow".

When the singers heard He Ling's voice, they all looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

If we talk about the most popular young male singers in the world in recent years, Broken Eyebrows will definitely occupy a seat.

Many people heard his voice through "See You Again".

This song was written by Duanmei for a deceased movie star. Because of this reason, "See You Again" carries the long-cherished wish of a certain group of people and is called "a hymn recommended by the people" by foreign netizens. When the movie "Fast and Furious 7" was broadcast, a massive mourning event was set off.

The song "See You Again" became a global hit with the help of the movie "Furious 7". Broken Eyebrows also entered the public eye with this song and won the Billboard Music Awards "Best Single Award" and "Best Rap Song Award", and was nominated for the 58th Grammy Awards "Song of the Year Award" and "Best Pop Duo or Group Award".

This singer, who started out as a cover singer, used this song to board a ship to a distant place and successfully broke through to become a big star. This can be regarded as a foreign version of a grassroots counterattack.

Among the two current singers on the charts of "The Voice of China 2024", if we compare their live performance abilities, Adam, who is known as the "ceiling of singing skills", is stronger, while Broken Eyebrow is slightly inferior.

But if it comes to creativity, popularity and classic songs, there is no doubt that Broken Eyebrow only needs one song "See You Again" to win.

Therefore, considering many aspects comprehensively, Broken Eyebrow is even more of a "big devil" than Adam.

This is also what online singers are worried about.

"The format of this round of competition is different from the one when Adam came. Tomorrow night, there will only be one group of online singers participating in defending the list."

He Ling's voice continued to sound, and the singers present looked at him.

"Who is more suitable to guard the list? Everyone can discuss it."

As soon as he finished speaking, many singers turned their eyes and looked at Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi.

Li Zijun was the first to say, "You guys successfully defended the top spot when you defended Adam before, so this week it must be you two!"

Huang Fei followed closely behind: "Xiao Bai, stop pointing at your throat. I secretly observed your rehearsal stage this morning, and your condition is absolutely fine."

Ding Xin also nodded: "You are the champions last week, and you have the experience of successfully defending the list. You should go this week."

Liao Bei: "In fact, Shantimo and Yaya can also go. After all, they are both overseas singers. This is more reasonable and fair."

Shantimo: “…”

Vanxia: "..."

Bai Xingjian: “…”

Feng Shiqi: “…”

After everyone discussed for a while, He Ling said, "It seems that no one has come to a conclusion. Then let's proceed with the real-name election."

"Each group of singers has two nomination spots. If you want a singer to defend the list, just write their name on this nomination card."

As soon as he finished speaking, the staff distributed the recommendation cards to the singers one after another.

When filling out the form to recommend singers, everyone distanced themselves from each other.

"Ajian, who do you think we should elect to defend the list?" Feng Shiqi asked.

"Vanxia and Shantimo are both fine." Bai Xingjian said without hesitation: "Of course, we can go by ourselves."

Broken Eyebrow is very strong, and "See You Again" is very strong, but they cannot lose their momentum as Fenghuang Yufei.

After all, they just won first place last week, so they can’t be scared now!
"Then we should write our own name and Vanxia's name?" Feng Shiqi blinked.

"can."

It didn't take long for the staff to compile the election data.

He Ling announced: "Congratulations to Fenghuang Yufei and Fanxia! In the voting for the singers to keep the charts, you tied for first place!"

Faced with this result, Bai Xingjian, Feng Shiqi and Fan Xia all smiled in surprise.

However, singers like Li Zijun, Huang Fei and Ding Xin kept talking:
"Ah? Tied for first place?"

"So we still have to choose again, right?"

"Just choose between Fenghuang Yufei and Vanxia!"

He Ling smiled and said, "Who will represent the online camp and become the chart-holding singer in the end? The audience watching the live broadcast will reveal it during tomorrow's live broadcast."

"what?"

Li Zijun glared and said, "Then wouldn't our previous selection process be in vain?"

"Not really?" Huang Fei looked at He Ling.

"Of course it's not in vain." He Ling patiently explained: "The singer who will retain the charts tomorrow night will still be Fenghuang Yufei and Fan Xiyadan."

Li Zijun breathed a sigh of relief, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise: "Then you are really bad. Fenghuang Yufei and Vanxia probably won't be able to sleep tonight."

Vanxia covered her face with her hands with a bitter look on her face. "This is too worrying!"

She is the kind of person who has trouble falling asleep when she has something on her mind. The unresolved issue of [who will be the singer to maintain the charts] will probably make her toss and turn in bed for half the night, thinking about it.

"It's indeed worrying." Feng Shiqi also nodded.

Bai Xingjian smiled and said he was fine.

Li Zijun and Huang Fei watched the two girls' anxious expressions with interest.

He Ling then continued, "If we don't succeed in defending the rankings tomorrow night, the singers at the bottom of the rankings will be eliminated."

Hearing this, Li Zijun and Huang Fei immediately became obedient.

Li Zijun pouted helplessly and said, "If this segment is broadcast, I believe there will be a few big words next to me: [Li Zijun, ranked seventh in the last match]."

Feng Shiqi and Fan Xia covered their mouths and couldn't help laughing.

Ding Xin raised her hand and pointed at the air: "Then I should be [Ding Xin, ranked seventh in the last game]."

He Ling said to the director team behind the scenes: "Did you hear that? We will arrange the special effects for them when the time comes."

The staff member gestured "OK".

Amidst the laughter, Huang Fei said, "I think those who didn't make the top three last time are actually in danger."

He ranked fifth last time.

Liao Bei nodded in agreement: "Rankings are indeed unpredictable."

"No matter what, Zijun, we have to work harder!"

Ding Xin and Li Zijun clapped their hands.

"Okay, Sister Xin, let's work hard together!"

……

Friday, September 8st.

In the evening when the sky was filled with rosy clouds, when the time came to 2024:, "The Voice of China " opened the live broadcast room in advance.

Although the broadcast started in advance, countless netizens had already been waiting for a long time, and the barrage of comments in the live broadcast room instantly filled the screen.

"sofa!"

"Broken eyebrows! Broken eyebrows! I want to break my eyebrows!"

“It’s been a long day~”

"without you my friend~"

"So who will face Broken Eyebrow today? Is it another Phoenix Yufei?"

"It should be Shantimo or Vanxia. Liao Bei is also a possibility."

"Liao Bei has no chance! The voting for Fenghuang Yufei and Vanxia to keep the top spot on Weibo has already started. Everyone go and vote for your favorite singers!"

"Ah? So sudden?!"

Amid the discussions of netizens, the live broadcast room began to play some videos of Duanmei's life in Linjiang.

After that, it was the segment where the online singers nominated the singers to retain the charts yesterday afternoon, and a video clip of the online singers drawing the singing order a few dozen minutes ago.

After all the videos were played, the time was exactly eight o'clock.

On the gorgeous stage, hosts He Ling and Hai Quan both appeared amid the applause and cheers of the audience.

After some opening remarks, He Ling held up a hand card and introduced the rules of this week's [Top Ranking Competition].

袭榜歌手将与1组在线歌手进行1v1对决，现场1001位观众，也就是听审团，进行2选1投票。

If the singer who tops the list wins, the online singer who ranks last in this competition will temporarily leave the stage.

If the singer defending the list wins, the online singers in this show will be temporarily safe.

As He Ling introduced the rules, there was an uproar at the scene and the live broadcast room was filled with comments.

"Don't worry, there will definitely be online singers eliminated tonight!"

"Broken Eyebrows sang "See You Again". I really can't think of anyone who can beat him, not even Fenghuang Yufei and Vanxia."

"How is it impossible? 'See You Again' is a song sung by two people, but today Duanmei is singing alone. He can only sing the chorus at most. I don't believe he can rap."

"That's right! Broken eyebrows can't rap."

"If Broken Eyebrows could rap, that would be a killer!"

"Oh, why didn't the production team invite the God of Hemp to come as well?"

"MAMBA FOREVER!"

……

After He Ling introduced the rules, the camera cut directly to the backcourt.

The interactive host Xiao Shen was seen holding two envelopes in his hands, standing with Fenghuang Yufei and Vanxia.

Xiao Shen held up an envelope in one hand and showed it to the camera, saying, "The result of the singer who will be the top singer selected by Weibo netizens is in my hands."

"Then, between Fenghuang Yufei and Vanxia beside me," Xiao Shen said with a smile, "who will go to fight Broken Eyebrow?"

"Among the two letters, only the singer who wrote [Defend the Ranking] needs to go to the stage immediately to face Broken Eyebrow head-on."

"So I want to ask Fenghuang Yufei, who do you think it will be?" Xiao Shen looked at Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi.

Bai Xingjian held up the microphone and said: "Anyone has a chance, we just need to do our best."

Feng Shiqi nodded.

"What about Vanxia? Who do you think it is?" Xiao Shen asked again.

Van Xia smiled at Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi and said, "I think it will be Phoenix Flying. They will give us a wonderful performance!" To the surprise of many viewers, Van Xia actually said the four words "Phoenix Flying" in Chinese.

Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi were also quite surprised.

Xiao Shen also showed a surprised look, but time was pressing, so she did not ask further questions. Instead, she handed the two envelopes in her hands to Fenghuang Yufei and Vanxia respectively.

"So who will be the chart-topping singer?"

"Please open the envelope!"

Xiao Shen said with a smile.

However, just as Bai Xingjian and Vanxia opened the envelope, the live broadcast suddenly cut back to the scene.

He Ling smiled and said in a very disappointed tone: "Who will be the singer who will retain the top spot? We will reveal this suspense later."

There was an uproar at the scene, and the live broadcast room also exploded.

"No, you still play like this?"

"The production team is getting more and more naughty!"

"Who designed this session like this? Come out quickly or I'll beat you up!"

“I feel like a college student!”

He Ling smiled at the audience's reaction, and then raised her voice:

"Next, we have Pus Charlie singing for us, 'See You Again'!"

"Everyone welcomes you with applause!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the uproar at the scene instantly changed direction and became extremely intense. The live broadcast room was even more boiling, and netizens were frantically posting comments such as "Broken Eyebrow", "See You Again", "RIP", and "Lao Da, I miss you".

When Duanmei appeared on stage, all the audience stood up and applauded or cheered loudly to show their enthusiasm for Duanmei.

Duanmei, dressed in a black suit, walked to the front of the stage, waved to greet the audience, then turned around, walked slowly to the piano and sat down.

Playing and singing by himself is his forte.

In front of the screen, many viewers watched the live broadcast intently.

The piano music had not yet started, but many people's eyes were already filled with tears.

The song "See You Again" is very special. Originally, it was written to commemorate Paul Walker.

Later, on February 20, 2, at the Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers played against the Portland Trail Blazers at home, and Broken Eyebrow and Ma Shen sang this song during the halftime break of the game.

At this point, "See You Again" also means commemorating Kobe Bryant.

Although many people make use of the meme, this song still has extraordinary meaning to many people.

……

on the stage.

In the soft light, Duanmei sat in front of the piano, his posture upright and elegant, his hands gently placed on the keys and pressed them down.

The affectionate and gentle piano music sounded quietly, and the familiar melody made many people start to cry.

“It’s been a long day”

"without you my friend"

"And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again"

Duanmei sang with his magnetic and affectionate voice. His low and melodious voice deeply expressed the emotions of nostalgia and longing in the lyrics.

“We’ve come a long way”

“from where we began”

"Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again"

“When I see you again”

When many listeners heard this, tears began to fall unconsciously.

In the boiling live broadcast room, many netizens posted tribute messages.

"RIP"

"We just haven't been together for a long time!"

"Paul, See You Again!"

“May there be no Porsches in heaven.”

"Heaven is to the left, have a nice journey!"

"Foreign funeral theme song!"

"The little song of the prisoner."

"man!"

"Kids, this isn't funny."

“Please don’t play memes!!!”

Of course, netizens who like to make fun of memes are everywhere.

"To be honest, I'm more curious about whether Broken Eyebrow will sing the next rap lyrics."

In front of the screen, Su Caitao said to the netizens in the Xinghuo live broadcast room: "If he doesn't sing and just plays the original version, then the stage effect of this song "See You Again" will be greatly reduced."

Netizens responded:
"Indeed! The chorus of "See You Again" by Broken Eyebrow and the rap of Ma Shen complement each other. It would be less interesting without either one."

"Actually, this song is OK if Ma Shen sings it alone. After all, a large part of the song is rap. Even if the chorus of Broken Eyebrows is played in the original version, it wouldn't be discordant. But if it's played in reverse, it would be very discordant."

"Ah! Why doesn't Mango TV spend a little more money to invite the God of Ma over as well!"

……

Backstage center.

Li Xiao looked at the 1800 million+ people online during the live broadcast, and his mouth almost rose to his ears.

The number of people online at the beginning of today's game is so high, there is a lot of room for improvement! There is a lot of room for improvement!
"Do you think the number of people online tonight will exceed 2000 million?"

Li Xiao raised his eyebrows, looked at Hong Yang and asked.

Hong Yang shook his head: "It's unlikely. With the current rate of increase in the number of online users, the highest number is 1900 million. 2000 million is simply a pipe dream."

Li Xiao laughed and said, "That's not necessarily true!"

Hong Yang rolled his eyes: "What, do you have a secret weapon?"

……

Stage scene.

As the sound of Broken Eyebrows fell, rhythmic drum beats sounded.

In the center of the stage, a man was seen rising slowly from the "underground". He stood quietly on the platform of the elevator, his body wrapped tightly. One hand held the microphone and sang rap rhythmically, while the other hand waved rhythmically to the melody.

"Damn, who knew all the planes we flew"

“Good things we've been through”

"That I'll be standing right here"

The rap with a particularly pure accent immediately made the studio boil, and the live broadcast room was even more of a blast.

"Wang Defa!"

"Isn't this the God of Ma? He's here too?!"

“Fuck, fuck, fuck! What’s going on?”

"OMG!!!"

"What can I say? The production team is awesome!"

"No, it's already foul enough that Broken Eyebrow sang "See You Again" alone, and now Ma Shen is here too, who can beat him?"

"Hahahahaha! Let's see who can successfully defend this list today!"

"Ma Shen is awesome!!!"

The singers in the backstage preparation room couldn't help but stand up from their seats, stunned.

"Why is this person here too?" Bai Xingjian felt a little annoyed.

If only Duanmei sang "See You Again" alone, Bai Xingjian still thought that he and Bianbianjie might have a chance of successfully defending the charts tonight.

After all, it is impossible for Duanmei to sing this song beautifully by himself.

But now?
The God of Hemp is here?
Keep the list?

It’s better not to defend this broken list!
"The difficulty of defending the list tonight has reached the hell level!" Feng Shiqi couldn't help but sigh.

"It's okay, we'll just do our best." Bai Xingjian smiled, "Besides, we don't necessarily have to be the ones to guard the list."

……

"How could we not talk about family when family's all that we got?"

“Everything I went through you were standing there by my side”

"And now you gonna be with me for the last ride"

On the stage, Ma Shen rapped with a brisk rhythm. His rap combined many styles of East Coast rap and Southern rap, forming his own unique path. He had a strong sense of rhythm and a strong sense of substitution, which made many audiences who like rap excited.

"Oh my god! This is rap!"

"As expected, imported music only works better when it is sung by local people!"

"Manually @ the domestic replicant."

Before Ma Shen's voice fell, Broken Eyebrow's voice sounded again:
“It’s been a long day”

"without you my friend"

At this moment, many people at the scene had tears in their eyes and couldn't help humming the song along with the melody.

Many viewers in front of the screen also feel the same way.

While the audience was immersed in the singing, the topic of "Ma Shen appeared on the scene of "The Voice of China 2024"" began to spread wildly on major platforms such as Xinghuo Video, Weibo, and Tieba.

The number of online users in the official live broadcast room of "The Voice of China 2024" is also gradually increasing at an extremely terrifying speed.

Before long, it broke through the 2000 million mark.

Looking at the current skyrocketing data, Hong Yang stared at Li Xiao in amazement: "Is this your secret weapon?"

Li Xiao laughed, "How's it? Not bad, right?"

"Hey Hey!"

(End of this chapter)