"Are these two songs not by Wang Shu?"
"My goodness, is Wang Shu this popular now? His songs are being covered on the show?"
"You know what, these two songs actually sound better when Wang Shu sings them!"
After the first group of contestants finished their performance, the audience below couldn't help but marvel.
They hadn't expected Wang Shu's influence to be so great, with two singers on the same program choosing his songs.
Meanwhile, backstage, Wang Shu was equally surprised.
Who were these two guys, singing his songs? Did they pay the copyright fees?
No, once the recording ended, he had to find Gong Tao and make him settle the copyright fees!
Wang Shu thought to himself.
The second group of contestants then took the stage, but they didn't choose Wang Shu's songs. Instead, they covered two songs Wang Shu hadn't really heard before.
Based on Wang Shu's estimation, they were probably songs from this world's original music scene.
After the second group's performance concluded, it was time for Wang Shu's group to appear.
According to the draw, Wang Shu was scheduled last, with the "big fox" performing first.
"I'm off, little monkey!"
Zhang Liangying smiled and bid farewell to Wang Shu before walking onto the stage.
Zhang Liangying chose her favorite song for this performance, "Where Has the Time Gone?"
This was because her favorite show had always been "I Am a Singer," and her favorite singer was the genius songwriter Wang Shu.
She greatly admired Wang Shu's talent but had never had the opportunity to meet him.
As a singer in the industry, she was also very familiar with Zhang Bicchen.
So, she had obtained the authorization to cover the song from Zhang Bicchen in advance, hoping to sing her favorite song on stage.
As Zhang Liangying delivered a stunning performance on stage,
The audience below was captivated. Although Zhang Bicchen's previous rendition had already been legendary and received countless compliments,
This cover version today brought a different flavor, completely distinct from Zhang Bicchen's emotional interpretation.
"This sister has such a great figure. There aren't many singers in the industry with such a physique and singing talent, right?"
"That's right. Even though she deliberately altered her voice, I can still tell it's definitely Zhang Liangying!"
"Do you even need to guess? With that bust size, I can tell it's my Liangying sister at a glance!"
Many male audience members were drawn to the singer wearing a fox mask.
Many of Zhang Liangying's male fans recognized her true identity immediately.
"Liangying, you're the best!"
"Liangying, we will always love you!"
"Liangying, my wife, I love you!"
A wave of male audience members shouted loudly.
Upon hearing Zhang Liangying's name, other audience members quickly realized.
A singer with such a top-notch figure and excellent singing talent was likely only Zhang Liangying.
On stage, Zhang Liangying's heart tightened as she heard the cheers from her fans.
After all, if she was recognized, the subsequent competition would be incredibly difficult.
"Alright, we already have audience members who have guessed the identity of our masked singer on stage. So, is their guess correct? Please, singer, remove your mask!"
The host, having received instructions to have the singer remove their mask, announced into the microphone.
Zhang Liangying reluctantly removed her fox mask on stage.
"It's indeed Liangying! I knew I wouldn't mistake her!"
"It's not wrong! Grandma didn't lie to me!"
"Liangying's grandma was indeed right!"
After Zhang Liangying removed her mask, the fans in the audience exclaimed excitedly.
"Honestly, I thought my disguise would keep you from recognizing me!"
Zhang Liangying said dejectedly.
Then, amidst the cheers of her fans, she left the stage.
"Next, please welcome the Great Sage Equal to Heaven! He will present his original song, 'The Lone Warrior'!"
The host announced into the microphone.
"Great Sage Equal to Heaven? That name is a bit too arrogant!"
"Great Sage, this guy wants to reach the heavens, doesn't he?"
"Putting it simply, is his fate strong enough to withstand such a name?"
"And an original song! Does he really think everyone is like Wang Shu, who can call himself original!"
"An original song? I think this guy is purely looking for trouble. Liangying was covering songs, and he dares to go straight for an original!"
"Just from the name, it doesn't sound like a good song. It's probably not very pleasant to listen to!"
The audience buzzed with discussion about the audacious name, and they looked down on this guy's so-called original song with contempt.
However, at the same time, they were also curious about who dared to use such a boastful name and then dare to showcase an original song in front of Zhang Liangying.
As the lights came up, a slender man wearing a monkey mask stood center stage.
"So, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven is actually a monkey, right?"
"He's even wearing a monkey mask. Don't start performing like a monkey later."
"Interesting. When the tiger is away, the monkey becomes king, right?"
Upon seeing that the person called the Great Sage Equal to Heaven was actually wearing a monkey mask, the audience couldn't help but chuckle.
However, Wang Shu paid no mind to these remarks.
He stood on stage, silent for a moment.
He brought the microphone to his lips.
"Everyone is brave
The wound on your forehead, your differences, your mistakes
..."
As the prelude began, Wang Shu sang the song that had once become a national sensation, "The Lone Warrior."
In his previous life, this song was sung by the renowned singer Eason Chan, and it once swept the nation, becoming a must-sing song for countless elementary school students.
Everywhere you went, if you sang a line, children would immediately pick up the next.
"...
Need not hide
Your worn-out dolls, your mask, your true self
..."
With the first two lines of the song, the entire audience's playful expressions turned serious.
Because this song had significant merit.
And Wang Shu's singing skills were also outstanding.
An excellent vocal performance paired with such excellent lyrics.
Instantly, everyone's gaze was fixed on the man in the monkey mask at the center of the stage.
"They say to tame every monster with light"
"They say to heal your wounds, no one loves the clown"
"Why can't loneliness be glorious?"
"Only imperfections are worthy of praise"
"Who says those covered in mud are not heroes?"
As Wang Shu continued to sing with his excellent voice,
Under the mask, he appeared like a warrior embracing the darkness.
This immersive music, combined with such exquisite lyrics,
The audience on the scene felt as if they were witnessing a true lone warrior in the darkness.
"These lyrics are so well-written! 'Who says those covered in mud are not heroes!'"
"Yes, I even feel like this song was specifically created for those heroic firefighters on the front lines!"
"Not only are the lyrics good, but the singing is also excellent. Who knows the true identity of this monkey?"
At this moment, the audience was completely won over by Wang Shu's performance, and they were all curious about which singer possessed such an outstanding talent.
"I love you walking alone in the dark alley"
"I love your unyielding demeanor"
"I love you confronting despair"
"Refusing to shed a single tear"
"I love your ragged clothes"
"Yet you dare to block fate's gun"
"I love that you are so much like me"
"Our cracks are the same"
As the song reached its climax, Wang Shu's emotions became even more invested.
"The Lone Warrior" was, in itself, a song of exceptional quality.
The lyrics were written by the renowned lyricist Tang Tian, who had battled cancer for several years. Therefore, in Wang Shu's heart, Tang Tian was undoubtedly a lone warrior.
And he himself was also such a person now.
He was constantly facing death.
Every day he woke up, he checked how many more days he had to live.
To live a few more days, he had to try his best to earn money to prolong his life.
Therefore, he was also a lone warrior himself.
"Shall we go, worthy of this tattered cloak?"
"Shall we fight, with our most humble dreams?"
"To those cries and roars in the dark night,"
"Who says only those standing in the light are heroes?"
Wang Shu roared with all his might, singing the most powerful lines of the song.
The entire venue was instantly swept up in this emotion, reaching a climax.
Backstage at the show.
Zhang Liangying was stunned by the slender man on stage.
She had never imagined that the man who had been sitting beside her just moments ago
Possessed such powerful singing ability.
And most importantly, this song was exceptionally well-written.
Even she felt that her chances of winning were grim.
For a moment, she became even more curious about what kind of face lay behind the monkey mask.
She searched through all the male musicians she knew, but none of them matched the person on stage.
But Gong Tao wouldn't possibly bring in a newcomer just to fill a spot, would he!
"After hearing this song, I suddenly thought of my younger brother who disappeared three years ago. He's a drug enforcement officer! He's a hero to our entire family!"
At this moment, a woman in the audience could no longer suppress her emotions and began to cry uncontrollably.
When she heard the line, "Who says only those standing in the light are heroes," her mind was filled with images of her brother.
Perhaps her brother lived under a pseudonym, but in her heart, he had always been her hero! An unsung hero of the people!
"Don't worry! Your brother will definitely return safely! Lone warriors always have good outcomes!"
"Exactly, you must be strong! Wait for your brother to return!"
At this moment, the people around the woman were also deeply moved by the atmosphere, with teary eyes, they comforted her.
While they were comforting others, how could they themselves not feel a pang of sadness?
They too had left their homes and were struggling in a foreign land, all lone warriors!
Each and every one of them was a lone warrior in their own lives!
They did not stand in the light, they were covered in mud, they faced the ordinary, and they had confronted despair.
But they had persevered, and they were the heroes of their own lives!
Wang Shu looked at the audience members with tears in their eyes and felt a sense of deep satisfaction.
Because this was precisely the effect he had intended to achieve!