43: Jarring to the Ears

Jarring to the Ears

Everyone wanted to see what she would do this time. More importantly, they were hoping she would give them an excuse to scold her.2

After the interlude, the guitar strummed intensely like a heartbeat. Shi Jin opened her mouth after the interlude…

It's my stage tonight.

I'm going to have the time of my life.

Like shooting stars in the sky.

Like race cars at the speed of light.

Burn, burn, burn!

Like fireworks!

It was shockingly not a saccharine love song like they expected. Instead, it was so fast-paced and passionate that it made the audience want to raise their hands as they sang.

The moment Shi Jin finished her line, Gu Qinghua started singing. Even though the lyrics were the same, their styles were completely different yet in complete harmony and complemented each other.

Gu Qinghua unprecedentedly did not end up having stage fright.

Gu Qinghua was unable to even look people in their eyes, and sadly, she had to look at the audience when she performed. Shi Jin already knew about her problem. She knew that if she made Gu Qinghua focus on something else, it would help alleviate her anxiety.

Since they were performing with guitars, and there was something for her to focus her eyes on, with Shi Jin by her side she was naturally doing well.

The audience could not help singing along with them in front of the stage and televisions as they watched. "Burn, burn, burn. Like fireworks…"

It was not a love song intended for Chu Ling. Instead, they were performing a phenomenal anthem on stage.

"What's gotten into Little Stone?"

"Is this some new way to get Chu Ling's attention?"

"Just because she did not pull some stunt this time, doesn't mean she will never do it again."

"Who knows whether she is talking about her burning desire for Chu Ling?"

Shi Jin and Gu Qinghua's voices melded at the end of the song. Shi Jin had an ethereal melodious voice while Gu Qinghua had powerful vocals…

It's my stage tonight,

I'm going to have the time of my life,

I will not live in vain.

Shooting stars will appear tonight.

Like race cars at the speed of light.

Burn, burn, burn!

And light up the sky!

The entire audience was lit by the passionate performance. Applause could be heard from every corner as they surged towards them.

***

Inside a huge van in the parking lot, Yao Jiahong was waiting for Shi Jin to finish filming.

"Li, go get Shi Jin later," said Yao Jiahong.

Every time he came here, he stayed in the car unless he really had to come out and did his utmost to avoid Shi Jin.

It was an embarrassment for people to find out that a highly sought-after talent agent like him would have to be the useless Shi Jin's agent. He had no choice since he owed Fu Xiuyuan a favor. However, he was in a pretty good mood today. A few days ago, he had just received something.

It was a termination letter from Shi Jin.

The moment they signed the termination agreement in front of Fu Xiuyuan, they could go on their paths and never have to see each other again.

Li drove celebrities around and had always worked for Yao Jiahong, so he knew Yao Jiahong's personality well. He asked about work, "Aren't you going to see Shi Jin's performance?"

"Nope. It is too jarring for my ears," replied Yao Jiahong.

Li smiled as he said, "You're right. She will probably get eliminated today. At best, she might have one more round to go before she gets kicked out of the competition."

This time, the last eight contestants out of thirty would get kicked out of the competition. These contestants would have a chance to get back into the competition during the next episode.

Yao Jiahong reckoned it was unlikely for Shi Jin to have a second chance to come back into the competition after she gets eliminated this time. This torture was about to be over for him.

Li saw Shi Jin and Gu Qinghua getting off the stage when he arrived backstage.

From a distance, thunderous applause reverberated from the audience.

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