Chapter 165: The Final Battle—Tonight Is Destined to Be Extraordinary!

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Come to think of it, this reward was really nothing new.

That was why Bai Ling devoted only part of her attention to the Potential Scanner.

On the outside, it looked like an ordinary pair of glasses. Once worn, it could be used to assess a person’s potential.

Later, when Bai Ling chose contracted performers for the studio, she could use it to carefully select suitable candidates.

Of course, she could also use it to find acting partners.

After all, the role of Runyu in Honey still had yet to be cast.

“What a pity. This thing can only be used ten times.”

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The next day, Bai Ling arrived at the recording site of Guess Who I Am.

Regardless of what had happened the day before, today was of tremendous importance to Bai Ling.

It was the final battle of Guess Who I Am—and the moment when Bai Ling was destined to reveal her identity.

For this spectacular finale, Bai Ling had even spent nearly an hour in the Dimension KTV, something she rarely did.

For the sake of tonight’s performance, she had to make everything as perfect as possible.

Naturally, Bai Ling was not the only one who placed great importance on tonight’s episode. Everyone else did as well.

The production team hoped to make the show truly famous. If things went well, there might even be a second season, or a third.

The guests from the previous episodes had also arrived at the venue early.

They were rubbing their hands in anticipation, eager to find out who exactly was hiding beneath Ding Dang Cat’s mask.

The viewers who had been following the show naturally needed no further explanation.

Some time ago, before Bai Ling had caused a stir by threatening to withdraw from the competition, Wu Youliang, the director of Guess Who I Am, had already announced on social media that the final episode would be broadcast live rather than prerecorded.

Although most people felt certain that this was what everyone wanted and that nothing would go wrong, they were still extremely excited when the news was officially confirmed.

Could watching a prerecorded program really compare with watching a live broadcast?

For this final showdown, they naturally wanted something more meaningful.

They wanted to witness with their own eyes the moment Ding Dang Cat removed the mask.

“So exciting! So exciting!”

“It’s about to begin!”

“I wonder which male singer Ding Dang Cat actually is.”

“If he isn’t famous now, he’ll probably become famous overnight after this.”

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“We still can’t rule out the possibility that he’s a newcomer.”

“Exactly. What was said during the previous episodes may well have been a smokescreen.”

“You’re all curious about who he is, but I’m the only one wondering what kind of song he’ll bring this time.”

“If nothing unexpected happens, it’ll be another song written by Bai Ling.”

“If so, that would be even better.”

“Bai Ling’s song Ugly Monster is truly wonderful. I suddenly feel that if Bai Ling retired from the spotlight and became a lyricist and composer, she could still make quite a name for herself.”

“Exactly. Our Sister Bai Ling is the best.”

“But ask yourselves honestly—given Bai Ling’s face and her voice, would you really have her become a lyricist and composer instead of singing?”

“Now that you mention it, she really is the kind of person blessed by heaven, someone born to be fed by the gods. She’s simply too well suited for the entertainment industry. She’s one of the few truly versatile talents to emerge in recent years.”

“What have female celebrities breaking into the mainstream been doing these past few years? Either they cry and make a name for themselves through endless tantrums, or they get caught being mistresses.”

“Some are mocked by everyone for their terrible acting, while others are nothing but pretty faces, staring blankly whenever they act…”

“Sigh. The entertainment industry really is getting worse every year.”

“All we can say is that Bai Ling’s appearance has been a good thing for us.”

“Why is the chat talking about Bai Ling the whole time? Aren’t we supposed to be discussing Ding Dang Cat?”

“Exactly. How did we get off topic?”

“Hey, what’s so strange about that? We can’t even guess who Ding Dang Cat is. What else is there to discuss?”

“Let’s talk about giving Wang Dagang a beating instead.”

“Brother, tell us everything!”

“I’m extremely interested in thrashing Wang Dagang.”

“We’re waiting anyway, and we’re bored anyway. Anyone want to go mess around in Wang Dagang’s updates and the comment section of Starshine Entertainment?”

“Damn, you people are ruthless. Harassing Wang Dagang is one thing, but you’re even digging up Starshine’s corpse? Where’s justice? Where’s the law? And you didn’t even call me? That’s too much!”

“What a pity. Starshine Entertainment has gotten smart this time and shut down its comment section early.”

“Hahahaha! They were probably traumatized by what happened last time.”

“The company that most wants Bai Ling to fail is Starshine, but unfortunately, Bai Ling keeps thriving. There’s no sign of her collapsing at all.”

“Wang Dagang has also disabled private messages and comments. Looks like he’s decided to keep his head down and behave.”

After putting on the Ding Dang Cat costume, Bai Ling went into the lounge and took out her phone to enter the livestream.

The moment she entered, she saw the countless comments flooding the screen.

Taking a closer look, she found that this livestream, which had only just begun today, already had thirteen million viewers online.

“Whew…”

Bai Ling could not help drawing in a sharp breath and exclaiming inwardly at how terrifying it was.

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Although she knew that online popularity did not necessarily represent the actual number of viewers, the livestream’s popularity was already twice that of I Am an Actor.

Of course, comparing the final episode of one program with the show’s ordinary ratings was hardly fair.

But the problem was…

There were still at least thirty minutes before the program began.

These people could chat so enthusiastically even while staring at a black screen?

It was ridiculous.

Still, it made Bai Ling curious about how high the viewership would rise once she took the stage.

And what would happen when she revealed her face?

“Looks like my plan was sound…”

“Tonight is going to be lively.”

Time flew, and soon it was time for the broadcast to begin.

At the venue, all preparations had been completed.

As the host stepped onto the stage, the pitch-black livestream also lit up.

One after another, the spotlights focused on the stage.

Although there was no obvious difference from an ordinary recording, the atmosphere felt entirely different.

At the judges’ table, Leng Yan, Han Guangming, Li Yuanhong, and the indispensable Teacher Wu Yongfeng were all present.

The judges’ sofa had been extended to accommodate more than a dozen people.

Around them sat the fortunate audience members who had made it to the venue.

They had waited for a long time, yet not one of them showed the slightest impatience.

As soon as the host appeared onstage, they broke into enthusiastic applause, and the atmosphere became incredibly heated.

The judges whispered among themselves and laughed continuously while the host began reciting the opening remarks.

“Welcome, everyone, to the final episode of Guess Who I Am!”

“Today, we will not only guess the contestants’ identities—we will also select a King of Singers based on their performances!”

“Every audience member here has the right to vote!”

“The livestream also has a comment-based voting function!”

“And, of course, each judge has fifty votes.”

End of Chapter