The appearance of Xue Xiaoqian completely struck Shao Feibai down. He hadn't experienced the showdown between the two top divas before, and hadn't felt the kind of pressure that Xingyao Entertainment exudes.

But this time, when he faced Xue Xiaoqian directly, he felt it. It was an inevitable blow that left him with no hope of winning.

There was no hope of victory, and this kind of blow made the seed of hesitation in his heart immediately take root and sprout.

If he loved music, he must! He must leave Shengshi Entertainment!

Even if it meant paying a penalty for breaching the contract, he had to leave!

After leaving, if Xingyao Entertainment wanted him, that would be great. If not, he would find a way to continue his music career no matter what!

However, he believed that Xingyao Entertainment would want him! Because their philosophy was the same!

On the stage ahead, the audience's cheers still echoed continuously, and Shao Feibai looked up. On the big screen, the song title had appeared.

《Actor》

As the background music played, the audience gradually quieted, and Xue Xiaoqian quickly got into the mood.

   "Keep it simple, speak simply~

   Skip the escalating emotions, you're not an actor, don't design those plots~

   ......"

The unique lyrics paired with Xue Xiaoqian's distinctive voice made this song feel tailor-made for him.

Shao Feibai, listening to the song, became momentarily entranced.

No wonder, no wonder everyone wanted to join Xingyao Entertainment. This was the answer.

Even the best singers need a song tailored specifically for them to shine. The relationship between a singer and a song is always complementary.

Every famous singer has a classic that others cannot surpass!

And the charm of Xingyao Entertainment lies in this—Gu Xingyi can always create songs that belong to each of them!

One song, "Actor", instantly shattered the quiet emotions the fans had just entered through "Cloud Smoke Turns to Rain".

   "Life is the script, and we are all actors in our own lives!"

   "Sigh... I wonder what they must have gone through to write such lyrics?"

   "Wait, are you saying that Xia Xiyao is an actor? Haha?"

   "You're talking nonsense! What I mean is, what did Lao Xue go through that Gu Xingyi could write such a song for him?"

   "!!! So it's always Lao Xue who gets hurt!"

   "Actually, slowly, each of us has become an actor, living behind different masks."

   "To the person upstairs, here's a cigarette for you."

The song layered upon layer, each lyric piercing the heart, pulling the audience's emotions into the abyss, then dragging them back out, repeatedly tormenting them.

And Xue Xiaoqian was completely immersed in the song "Actor".

Gu Xingyi's song was truly tailor-made for him, just like Liu Ruoying's "Later." When he received this song, he knew that joining Xingyao Entertainment was the best decision he'd ever made.

The song had now reached its climax, Xue Xiaoqian loosened the grip on his microphone and tightened it again. His unique voice echoed once more.

   "I've also ignored what I should perform with you~

   Forcing the one who loves you most to improvise~

   When did we start hiding our bottom lines~

   Going along with the changes of the times, watching those clumsy performances~

   ......"

"Ah~ another blow to the lower dimensions!"

At the backstage, Shao Feibai still shook his head with a bitter smile. Since his debut, he'd experienced this kind of feeling twice.

Once was Xia Xiyao's "Courage," and once was this time, Xue Xiaoqian's "Actor."

What he was relieved about was that in both cases, he sang first. He couldn't even imagine what it would be like if they had sung first. He definitely would have shattered emotionally, right?

After all, not being able to follow up after someone else's song would be extremely awkward.

On stage, Xue Xiaoqian had finished singing. He waved to the audience and walked off the stage.

In the backstage, when Shao Feibai saw Xue Xiaoqian walking toward him, he froze in place for a moment, then hurriedly stepped forward.

"Xue-laoshi, um... does Xingyao Entertainment still need people?"

Hearing Shao Feibai's words, Xue Xiaoqian looked at him in surprise, then quickly smiled and nodded.

"They probably do! But you'll still need to talk to President Gu. I have high hopes for you, young man!"

Xue Xiaoqian immediately saw what was on Shao Feibai's mind, smiling as he patted his shoulder. This young man, just in his twenties, seemed to have opened up!

"President Gu? Oh, I got it! Thank you, Xue-laoshi."

Shao Feibai froze for a moment, then quickly realized that "President Gu" was Gu Xingyi. His impression of Gu Xingyi had always been of a young and promising individual.

Now he suddenly realized that, right, he was almost the leader of one of the three major companies.

Thinking this, he couldn't help but feel some emotion. Why, when people are the same age, can their paths be so different?

If Gu Xingyi knew about this thought, he would definitely mock him, saying, "Why compare yourself to a living cheat? Isn't it frustrating enough?"

"Feibai, why are you in a daze?"

While Shao Feibai was still lost in thought, suddenly another voice reached his ears. He looked up, and was instantly stunned.

"Qi... Qi-ge, are you up next?"

"Yeah! Come over and see how impressive the current younger generation is!"

Qi Hua said with a smile, then looked toward the room where Xingyao Entertainment was, sighing deeply.

"Never thought that one day, I'd be called out again to compete with the younger generation. Honestly, if I win, it's fine, but if I lose, it'll be embarrassing!"

Shao Feibai didn't respond because he didn't know what to say.

He was also a little nervous. Qi Hua was a contemporary king of the industry, his strength was unquestionable, but for some reason, Shao Feibai couldn't shake the feeling that Gu Xingyi wouldn't lose.

"Alright, I'll go on now!"

Seeing Shao Feibai's hesitation, Qi Hua understood and didn't push it further.

After all, he knew that Gu Xingyi was a rare prodigy who came once in a thousand years. No one knew what new trick Gu Xingyi would pull next.

On stage, when Qi Hua appeared, the venue erupted with cheers that were louder than ever. Tens of thousands of people stood up, cheering so loudly that it was earth-shattering.

After diva Mu Baiwei, he was the second heavyweight contestant! This meant the competition was just getting more intense!

This time, Qi Hua brought a Cantonese song.

"Every Sigh".

With its classic melody and his unique voice, this Cantonese song instantly conquered the ears of the audience.

The reason why the king is a king is that he is universally loved from every angle.

In the backstage, Gu Xingyi, who was watching the competition, smiled when he saw Qi Hua take the stage.

It's finally here!

He had been waiting for this moment for so long. He knew that after this competition, Xingyao Entertainment would have no rivals in the music world!