Qi Xi’s brief pause went unnoticed, as all the girls’ attention was already fixed on the stage.
With a pale face, she watched Nan Yue’s back as he walked away. After biting her lip, she followed him.
Whatever the true meaning of “Nanyue” may be, its eventual obsolescence is inevitable; it will cease to exist after today.
With this thought in mind, Qi Xi felt somewhat relieved. As the entire group took the stage, his face once again lit up with that familiar confident smile.
Since the program was live-streamed, the host didn’t waste time after their performances and immediately announced each contestant’s jury scores and audience votes.
Teams consist of six members; three members are eliminated from each group, while the remaining three advance.
We’re still in the early stages of the talent show, so there’s no need for mystery. The big screen clearly displays not only each group’s scores but also indicates who advances and who is eliminated.
When she saw the results, Qi Xi was instantly stunned; her face turned pale and expressionless. How could she and Luo Wenshan be eliminated? Meanwhile, Nan Yue had successfully advanced! Only then did she notice the astonishingly high score assigned by the judges—10 points.
There’s only one way to achieve this score: all four judges must give it a perfect 10.
For this reason, even though the number of votes from South Vietnam audiences barely met the minimum threshold, they still managed to advance successfully.
After Nam Viet took the stage, Qi Xi sustained a wound to his forehead due to a sudden break in the light bulb behind his makeup mirror, so he went to treat it without witnessing Nam Viet’s exceptional performance.
Without time to think further, Qi Xi impulsively raised her hand in protest.
The host, believing that a program also requires some entertainment elements, approached Qi Xi with a smile and asked, “Does contestant Qi Xi have any questions?” Qi Xi took the microphone offered to him, looked directly at the four judges seated in front of the stage, and despite feeling somewhat reluctant and regretful, still asked, “I would like to ask the four judges why you gave Nan Yue a perfect score.” This question had actually been asked by the host after Nan Yue left the stage.
However, it was clear that Qi Xi wasn’t paying attention in the background; he merely gave a meaningful smile without reminding him.
The four members of the review panel wore distinct expressions. Just as Mu Jiaxuan was about to step in and offer the young girl a way out, she noticed by chance that the man sitting beside her had picked up the microphone.
Sheng Jingheng’s voice is truly exquisite—magnetic yet steady, yet distinctly personal, utterly captivating, and once heard, it becomes unforgettable.
He said only three words: “She deserves it.” These three words immediately caused an uproar in the audience, even sparking a frenzy.
After six years in the industry, Sheng Jingheng has risen from a promising young talent to a prominent figure in entertainment who combines both popularity and artistic excellence—never experiencing any downturns throughout his career.
He’s so exceptional that it’s hardly surprising he never praises his collaborators, whether on or off set.
Only when he praises someone does it feel as if the entire world is about to collapse.
First came the perfect score, then came the words “She deserves it.” After tonight’s event, Nam Viet is bound to become a sensation.
However, this may not be ideal for her, as she has not yet officially made her debut.
As he pondered these thoughts, the host casually took the microphone from Qi Xi’s lifeless hand and turned his gaze to Nan Yue, standing at the far edge of the stage with an unusually calm expression.
At this very moment, everyone—including every camera lens—is focused entirely on her.
But she seemed completely detached from the situation, even appearing distracted.
The host approached her with a smile and asked, “Given Teacher Sheng’s assessment, do you have any comments as a contestant from Nanyue?”