Chapter One Hundred and Thirty: A Husky Among Wolves—Every One of Them Was a Big Shot!

“Do you remember the terms of the contract when I first signed you?”

“One year, two million followers!” Bai Ling nodded. “Of course I remember!”

At that time, she briefly thought this might not be so simple.

But later, she realized she had overthought it.

Sister Ge smiled and said, “That condition isn’t difficult, but for many who are destined never to rise to fame, it’s a major hurdle. Once you pass it, then we consider other things.”

“Bai Ling, your progress has long exceeded both the company’s and my expectations.”

“So your request is quite reasonable. In fact, many people apply to the company to establish their own studios before even reaching where you are now.”

“It’s just that you achieved this in a relatively short time, so I hadn’t brought it up earlier.”

Hearing this, Bai Ling finally understood that creating a personal studio wasn’t as complicated as she had imagined.

Of course, the premise was that Bai Ling wouldn’t completely sever ties with Spring and Autumn Entertainment.

Otherwise, there would definitely be resistance—perhaps considerable.

After some thought, Bai Ling spoke, “Then Sister Ge, can I leave this matter in your hands?”

Sister Ge chuckled, “No problem at all.”

“By the way, the show is tomorrow. Have you decided what song you’ll perform?”

Bai Ling smiled lightly. “Of course, I’ve already thought it through.”

The next evening, Bai Ling quietly arrived at the recording venue.

Since the identity of each singer had to remain confidential, the staff came to pick Bai Ling up themselves.

Upon arrival, the dressing room had been converted into a storage space for special costumes. At a glance, there were quite a few eccentric outfits.

“Teacher Bai, which one will you choose?” the staff asked with a smile.

Bai Ling surveyed the options and dismissed all the cyberpunk-style and flamboyant costumes.

In the end, she picked a Doraemon outfit.

After all, Doraemon suited her best.

Having chosen her attire and applied a simple, light makeup, she donned the cosplay and headed to her private lounge.

With less than ten minutes remaining before the show began, Bai Ling was actually one of the last to arrive.

Of course, there were cameras inside the lounge, and all guests could watch the performers on stage through the lounge’s television.

Their reactions would also be edited into the final broadcast.

From the moment they entered this lounge, everyone had to maintain their disguise carefully.

Soon, the show commenced.

The first performer was a woman dressed in a sunflower costume, and her figure gave her away immediately.

When she opened her mouth, her voice was like celestial music—astonishing.

“What a formidable presence!” Bai Ling remarked.

But it was not her own voice.

The staff nearby were so absorbed in the performance that they didn’t notice the change in Bai Ling’s voice.

Otherwise, they might have been momentarily surprised.

After all, Bai Ling’s voice was more neutral, quite different from her usual sweet and clear tone.

The difference was striking.

Before long, the performance ended.

There was no denying—the singing was truly superb.

Bai Ling knew very well the performer was no unknown rookie; she was likely far more established in the music world than Bai Ling herself.

However, since Bai Ling had only recently entered the entertainment industry, she was not familiar with many top-tier celebrities.

So she couldn’t guess who the performer was.

After all, everyone on stage concealed their voices somewhat.

But the judges seated before the audience wore teasing expressions.

Some spoke with conviction, others pretended to ponder, while a few murmured and shook their heads uncertainly, though the light in their eyes betrayed their true knowledge.

Their reactions made it clear this female singer was a well-known figure.

When it came time to make a final guess, everyone was unanimous in naming Li Yuanhong.

Twenty years ago, she was already a leading female singer in the music scene, renowned for her outstanding vocal skills and numerous awards in pop music.

Though Li Yuanhong never became the ultimate diva, she was widely recognized as one of the closest contenders, lacking only some overseas influence to firmly claim the title.

Truly a pity.

Once recognized, Li Yuanhong gracefully removed her mask, revealing a youthful face, well-preserved over the years.

“Ah, I tried so hard, but couldn’t keep it hidden,” she said with a laugh.

“I was hoping to appear in a few more episodes!”

One of the judges chimed in, “Sister Hong, if you don’t mind, come join us here—we have a seat for you for the whole show!”

“We only came to the judges’ panel because we recognized you right away.”

“Yeah, yeah, Sister Hong, we’ve reserved your spot, come on over!”

Li Yuanhong smiled lightly. “With such enthusiasm, how could I refuse?”

“Though I was recognized, who knows what surprises might come next.”

She naturally took her place among the judges.

The host followed up with a brief introduction before the next singers took the stage in turn.

It must be said, the performers tonight were all remarkable figures.

One after another, each showed immense talent.

Even behind their masks, their powerful vocals and perfect tones shone through.

It was truly impressive.

Bai Ling felt somewhat out of place among them, like a husky suddenly thrown into a wolf pack.

She was a bit nervous.

However, the show’s progression rules didn’t rely on sheer talent but on confounding the judges’ guesses.

Thinking of this, Bai Ling felt much more at ease.

Yet, when a certain singer appeared on stage and began to sing, Bai Ling froze.

“Hmm!”

“That song, ‘Moonlight’!”

“Leng Shao, you’re on this show too?”

Bai Ling hadn’t expected Leng Yan to be here.

And he was singing ‘Moonlight’.

Whether it was his distinctive tone or the song choice, she was absolutely certain of his identity.

As for the audience and judges, they obviously recognized Leng Yan.

After all, this old fellow hadn’t changed his voice at all—clearly here to promote a new song.

But when he performed it with such artistry, even Bai Ling was a little stunned.

There was no denying, Leng Yan’s skill was astonishing. Though he hadn’t initially adapted perfectly to ‘Moonlight’, now his rendition rivaled the original.

Bai Ling couldn’t help but admire him, let alone the audience and judges hearing the song for the first time.

They were nearly spellbound.

Many even stood up and applauded Leng Yan on the spot.

Even the top female singer Li Yuanhong was visibly excited, lively as a teenager once more.

(End of chapter)