novelinnhs Chapter 108 Suppressing Wang Bo
Chapter 108 Suppressing Wang Bo
"Congratulations, another perfect performance." Su Yiyi started the car, her voice gentle.
"Thank you, Professor Su, for coming to watch the game." Wang Bo fastened his seatbelt. "Where's President Su?"
"I have an urgent video conference at the company, so I have to head back now," Su Yiyi said as she carefully reversed the car. "I told you to make sure you get home safely."
Wang Bo laughed: "I'm not a child."
"In her eyes, you might be..." Su Yiyi smiled as well. "By the way, that song...it's really nice."
She seemed to have mustered up her courage: "I've decided that when I travel, one of my stops will definitely be there, to visit the places mentioned in the song."
Wang Bo turned to look at her: "Would you like to walk around by yourself, or do you want me to come with you?"
Su Yiyi's face flushed red.
Her fingers tightened slightly on the steering wheel, her heart pounding as if it would burst out of her chest.
The car was quiet for a few seconds, with only the low hum of the engine and the faint sound of traffic outside the window.
"I..." Su Yiyi's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, "It's definitely not safe for a girl like me to walk alone on the streets of an unfamiliar city at night..."
After she finished speaking, her face turned even redder, and even the roots of her ears turned crimson.
Looking at her shy profile, Wang Bo felt a surge of joy. He didn't want to be in a relationship, but his body wouldn't allow it.
Zhou Yuji, if you don't come back soon, I'll have no choice but to choose reality over dreams.
"I'll go with you after the match," Wang Bo said.
Su Yiyi suddenly turned to look at him, her eyes shining as if they were filled with stars.
"Really?" Her voice was filled with undisguised surprise.
"Really." Wang Bo nodded. "Not only will I accompany you, but I'll also treat you to hot pot, covered-bowl tea, and Sichuan opera face-changing performance—if you're interested."
"I'm interested!" Su Yiyi blurted out, then realized she was too excited and quickly added, "I mean... I'm very interested in that city."
Wang Bo smiled and said, "Okay, it's settled then."
As the car drove into the night, the neon lights outside the window shimmered with vibrant colors.
The third episode of "The Voice of China" was released on time the night after the fourth episode was recorded.
At 8 p.m., in a riverside apartment in Lin'an City, Su Xiaoxiao sat cross-legged on the sofa with the TV on and two devices in front of her: a tablet running Weibo's trending topics and her phone on the official discussion forum for "The Voice of China".
Her pajama bottoms were loose, but because of her sitting posture, her buttocks were taut and had an alluring shape.
Su Yiyi came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of cut fruit and gently placed it on the coffee table: "Xiaoxiao, have some fruit."
When she bent over, her beautiful buttocks were perky and her neckline was wide open, revealing an amazing white curve inside.
Su Xiaoxiao picked up a piece of fruit with a toothpick, put it in her mouth, and said while eating, "Tonight is a crucial battle. If Wang Bo's song becomes a hit, its subsequent commercial value can triple. If it gets smeared..."
She didn't finish speaking, but Su Yiyi understood.
The two sisters sat down side by side as the program's opening theme music began to play.
Almost simultaneously, the internet entered a state of frenzy.
On Weibo's trending topics list, #The Voice of China Episode 3# suddenly appeared at number one, followed by the familiar word "explosive".
The topic square refreshes with countless Weibo posts every second.
"Here you are! We've been waiting for you!"
"Looking for Wang Bo! What will he sing this time? I bet five cents it'll be an original!"
"Qin Xiao's loss last time was well-deserved; he's definitely holding back a big move this time!"
"Li Xuan hasn't been eliminated yet this season?"
"Are the people upstairs being polite? Our Xuanxuan is definitely going to make a comeback this time!"
"Am I the only one concerned about Xia Lizhi? The overseas-educated genius is challenging us—how exciting!"
While watching the show, Su Xiaoxiao scrolled through comments on her tablet, her fingers moving rapidly across the screen.
The first performer was Lin Xiaoya, whose rendition of "Time Has Gone with the River" was decent but received lukewarm responses in the comments section.
The second is Bai Wei, whose original song "Time Cabin" has a light and slightly retro melody and lyrics that describe the beauty of preserving memories. The song received a warm response from the audience, especially young viewers.
The third act was Ah Fei, whose rock song "Big Pendulum" blew the audience away. Fans were ecstatic, while passersby said it was "too noisy".
The fourth one is Li Xuan, who sang a sentimental pop song called "The Gift of Time." When his deliberately affectionate face appeared on the screen, the barrage of comments exploded instantly.
"Li Xuan, you'd better leave quickly."
"The production team is protecting him, if he doesn't leave this episode."
"I heard his agency spent a lot of money..."
"Spending money can't save a team with real ability!"
Objectively speaking, Li Xuan's performance was not bad; in fact, it could be said that it was better than any of his previous matches.
But the comments section wasn't buying it.
"So greasy..."
"These lyrics read like a middle school student's essay."
"If you're going to dance, then dance. Can you please stop making that 'I'm so cool' face?"
"Wang Bo, come wash your eyes!"
Su Xiaoxiao sneered: "Li Xuan's company has spent a lot of money, but not in the right places. The audience isn't buying it anymore."
Su Yiyi said softly, "He actually sang not badly, it's just... too deliberate."
"The thing the entertainment industry fears most is being deliberate," Su Xiaoxiao said, refreshing the trending search list.
#Li Xuan's Gift of Time# has quietly climbed to thirteenth place.
Upon clicking through, all I saw were press releases from marketing accounts.
"Li Xuan breaks through his own limitations! 'Gifts of Time' showcases the profound thinking of a new generation of singers!"
"From Idol to Singer: Li Xuan's Transformation Journey!"
"Professional music critic's comment: Li Xuan's performance this time was remarkable, and he has the potential to make a comeback!"
The first few dozen comments were all controlled by fans, uniformly showering the comments with compliments.
But as you scroll down further, the voices of the real audience come to the fore.
"Did they buy their way onto the trending topics? This song is worthy of hype?"
"The music critic was paid? Where is the depth of thought? All I see is pretentious affectation."
"A comeback? Don't be ridiculous. You'll see what a 'dimensional reduction attack' really means when Wang Bo comes out."
Su Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow: "Li Xuan's team is starting to exert their strength, but their methods are too low-level."
As soon as he finished speaking, the fifth contestant, Qin Xiao, took the stage.
When Qin Xiao's exquisitely model-like face appeared on the screen, the barrage of comments was instantly flooded with "Brother Xiao," "Prince," and "Husband."
Qin Xiao sang his original song "River" today. The intro is a minimalist piano melody, clear and cool, like water droplets falling into a deep pool.
Qin Xiao's piano skills are beyond doubt. The melodies flowing from his fingertips are complex and beautiful, carrying the rigor of classical music and the smoothness of pop music.
Instead of flashy, fast-paced movements, he used precise control and delicate touch to create a sense of time flowing by, a tranquil and profound atmosphere.
At the end, the audience erupted in applause.
On Weibo, #QinXiaohe# quickly rose to the top three trending topics.
The comments are divided into two camps.
A frenzy of praise.
"Brother Xiao is forever a god!"
"This is true high-class music!"
"A work of art! A textbook performance!"
The other side was more level-headed.
"It sounds nice, but I feel like something's missing."
"It's too perfect, so perfect it doesn't seem real."
"I still prefer Wang Bo's flawed realism."