Prodigal System in the Flourishing City
Chapter 386 - 385: Start【Fifth Release 22k Recommend Votes Extra】

Chapter 386: Chapter 385: Start【Fifth Release 22k Recommend Votes Extra】

Recording starts!

The music sounds!

As the prelude wafts in, many audiences in the venue squint their eyes, feeling too indulged; the sound equipment is exceptionally good, the sound effects are simply incredible!

Lu Xiaobu nods his head in satisfaction.

The program team is also full of admiration.

This set of top domestic equipment is truly worth the price; it’s expensive indeed, but you get what you pay for!

The stage darkens, leaving only a few beams of red light dancing around the venue!

Suddenly, a beam of white light bursts forth, cascading down from above, other lights respond collectively, flickering and converging at the stage entrance, lighting up a silhouette, with the light moving slowly following the figure!

The first person comes out—it’s Chen Wen!

Chen Wen, in a floral suit, walks slowly with a microphone in hand, "Wanting to fly to the sky, shoulder to shoulder with the sun, the world waits for me to change..."

Then, the second coach appears!

The person is not yet seen, but the voice takes the stage first!

"The dreams I wish to dream, never afraid of others seeing, here I can realize them all!"

It’s Chen Wen’s wife, Fang Li, with that light and agile voice, she’s uniquely renowned in the music industry!

Next, Grandma Jia Yi takes the stage, her singing rhythm tends largely towards operatic style.

But though her voice carries, it has a special charm, especially pleasing, never making one feel it’s odd for an operatically inclined voice to sing pop songs: "Laugh out loud, let us stand shoulder to shoulder, where can we not have endless joy!"

Finally, the last coach makes a showstopping entrance!

The moment she appears, the entire audience cheers and stands up, with incessant screams!

Sun Wanqi steps onto the stage with a broad, genuine smile: "Cast away the troubles, bravely stride forward, here I stand in the center of the stage!"

The melody suddenly intensifies!

The four look at each other and start singing together:

"I believe I am who I am, I believe in tomorrow, I believe youth has no horizon."

"At the sunset’s seaside, on the bustling streets, both are the most beautiful paradises in my heart."

"I believe in being free and comfortable, I believe in hope, I believe I can touch the sky if I just stretch out my hand, with you by my side, making life fresher, every moment is incredibly wonderful, I-do-believe!"

The audience is ecstatic, some waving their arms, some screaming!

The four voices are each distinct.

Grandma Jia Yi’s voice is very steady and robust.

Chen Wen’s voice has more explosive power.

Fang Li is soft and agile.

Together with Sun Wanqi’s magnetic and mature voice.

The four distinct timbres surprisingly blend just right, making this theme song performed extraordinarily!

A perfect stage!

Perfect sound effects!

Perfect singing!

An opening song has already ignited the whole venue!

"It sounds so good!"

"The singing is really good! It’s my first time hearing it live! So satisfying!"

"These coaches are indeed the powerhouses of the music industry, each more impressive than the last!"

"And the song is great too! It sounds so good even the first time listening! Wanting to fly up to the sky shoulder to shoulder with the sun? How bold is that! Who wrote this song? Why haven’t I heard it before!?"

"I heard it’s original!"

"This song is definitely going to be a hit!"

"True, I don’t know about the show, but the song is awesome, and so is the opening effect!"

"I’m intoxicated! This is really singing!"

Many audiences only now discover for the first time a distinction between ’The Voice’ and other contemporary singing talent shows.

The advantage of lighting effects and sound quality is simply overwhelming.

Adding to it four big names, all master singers.

Compared to others, this opening indeed surpasses all other talent shows!

The music hasn’t stopped yet; it’s still at its final stretch.

The host chosen meticulously by Liang Lan has already taken the stage, and from above, a hanging microphone has dropped from the ceiling.

The thick end of the microphone hanging downwards was swiftly grabbed by the host who loudly said, "Let’s welcome our four mentors with a warm round of applause! The first mentor, Jia Yi!"

Thunderous applause!

Accompanied by the music, Grandma Jia Yi smiles and waves at everyone, heading to her mentor’s chair.

The host loudly declares, "Next mentor, Chen Wen!"

Chen Wen raised both thumbs up in the air and jogged to his seat.

"Welcome the third mentor, Fang Li!" the host exclaimed with a high pitch.

A host needs to know what tone to use depending on the time and atmosphere.

It was evident that they were very skilled.

Indeed, if not for being skilled, how could one be chosen by Liang Lan, who ensures every command regarding Lu Xiaobu is completed with one hundred and twenty percent precision?

Fang Li made no particular gestures, and took her seat with a gentle smile.

Actually, it’s mainly because Chen Wen wouldn’t let her move around too much, so she couldn’t just do whatever she wanted!

The host announced, "Please welcome our final mentor, Sun Wanqi!"

Sun Wanqi’s popularity was sky-high; when she was introduced, the audience’s applause clearly reached a new level, the decibels multiplying and were even accompanied by cheers!

To be honest,

Fifty percent of the audience came specifically for Sun Wanqi.

Otherwise, given the current reputation of "The Voice", it’s uncertain how many would have shown up.

With this instance, it proves how correct it was for Principal Li to have suggested Lu Xiaobu invite Sun Wanqi.

That’s also why Lu Xiaobu, who is usually so lazy, agreed to Principal Li’s proposal for whatever fancy speeches.

If someone genuinely takes good care of him, he needs to reciprocate.

The host then starts with the opening remarks - reading advertisements.

A series of procedures pass.

The real show begins!

The host stands firm and says loudly, "Now, the stage is theirs; let’s welcome our first contestant today! And please, mentors, turn your chairs around."

The four chairs move simultaneously, slowly rotating.

Fang Li finds it quite novel and quietly discusses with Sun Wanqi beside her.

Many audience members are stunned by this sight!

"What’s the meaning of this?"

"What are they doing?"

"Why are the chairs turning around? We won’t be able to see the contestants like this!"

"Right, what’s the deal here?"

"Haven’t you seen the promo for ’The Voice’? An episode had already explained the rules. The mentors are supposed to listen without seeing the contestants; this is the core emphasis of the show."

"Ah?"

"Have the mentors met the contestants beforehand?"

"I heard not. Grandma Jia Yi mentioned it once, saying that Lu Xiaobu didn’t tell them anything about any contestant, it’s all kept secret, and the four mentors hadn’t even seen a shadow."

"That must be true then, Grandma Jia Yi never lies."

"Wow, what a big setup!"

"This is going to be interesting for sure, turning the chairs? Sounds fresh!"

"My curiosity is definitely piqued. The design is interesting, just not sure about the execution."

"..."

Lu Xiaobu rubs his hands together with a mischievous grin.

It has to start with a bang!

Thus, the first one to perform is a real spectacle.

He’s already looking forward to the mentors being totally baffled.

Of course, it’s also time for them to show their puzzled faces!

Seeing his sly smile, the four mentors suddenly feel a chill!

Why does it feel like Lu Xiaobu is up to something?!