readytorunbook Chapter 711, Issue 2, Page 7
Chapter 711, Issue 2, Page 7
Next up is Rosalyn.
She drew a bad lot again this time.
Comparing the order of appearance of the first and the last, her order of appearance cannot be said to be bad.
The problem is that before her was Clephia, and after her was Lydia.
It feels like we're being attacked from both sides.
Some comments were quite blunt, saying: If Cleefia and Lydia had appeared one after the other, it might have been a 1v1 match. But Rosalind, that "noob," had to step in, which instantly diminished the viewing experience!
Some people even predicted that Rosalyn would definitely lose points for her mistakes, just like in the previous episode.
Therefore, Rosalyn is considered by many to be the guest with the highest chance of being eliminated.
And Lydia took her place.
"She has some pretty good songs, it's a bit of a pity that she was eliminated so early."
Lu Wanxing was clearly also influenced by the comments.
Lu Wantang shook his head: "The mistake last time was probably just an accident. Rosalin should be able to handle pressure quite well."
People who can rise from the bottom are very resilient.
Just like Lydia.
Rosalyn, whose early life was very similar to hers, is likely to have had a similar experience.
Even a little pressure could cause her to make a mistake.
The immense pressure might actually make her more focused, leading to her remarkable success.
"But didn't she say she's a fan of Lydia? If she's a fan, she must be very nervous to be on stage with her idol, right?"
Before Lu Wanxing could finish speaking, the host quietly left the stage, and almost all the stage lights went out.
In the darkness, the rhythmic drumbeats grew louder and louder, like horns approaching from afar.
The crisp sound of high heels stomping on the ground also grew louder as it approached.
Her tall, graceful figure appeared and disappeared in the darkness, piquing everyone's curiosity.
As the figures stood in the center of the stage, the lights, with their rich and varied colors, gradually illuminated.
Amidst the shifting light and shadow, Rosalyn remained sideways to the camera until her backup dancers gestured an invitation to her, at which point she turned around.
A gasp of surprise erupted from the audience.
It's clear that Rosalyn not only went for a sexy look tonight, but like Dolly, she also chose to sing and dance.
The difference is that Dolly is lively and energetic, while Rosalind is charming and alluring in every move she makes.
Most importantly, she made no mistakes throughout the entire process.
She sang very steadily, and her dancing was also very steady.
If I had to point out a shortcoming, it would be that she didn't make much eye contact with her backup dancers, which made her performance less impactful than her singing.
This may be related to the fact that the two were only working together temporarily.
It wasn't until Rosalyn struck her ending pose that Lu Wanxing, who had previously thought Rosalyn might be eliminated, let out a surprised and astonished exclamation:
"Wow!"
"You were right, sis! She was under so much pressure tonight, but she actually managed to pull through!"
At the end of the performance, the camera panned to the two judging panels, where many people applauded.
They clearly enjoyed the performance.
Rosalind bowed and left the stage.
Xiwen returned to the stage.
"Next up is our challenger for tonight, Lydia."
Upon hearing the title of "challenger singer" again, many comments inevitably mentioned Lin Zhihao.
[Last time, Lin Zhihao and Chen Yubai went on stage one after the other, and this time it's Lydia again. It feels like all the challengers are here for Chen Yubai?]
[If "Voice of the West" is xenophobic, then perhaps that's really the case.]
[What were they saying? If the production team were truly xenophobic, would they have invited Chen Yubai to be a guest?]
[It's just a coincidence.]
[But speaking of which, didn't Xiwen ask Lin Zhihao which guest he wanted to challenge last time? Why didn't he ask this time?]
[I know that. It seems like a lot of viewers complained about that question last time, so Xiwen didn't ask it this time.]
[If asked, who would Lydia answer?]
[She might answer Louis, but Lydia is someone who admires strength, and she'll definitely mention last season's winner.]
[They might also mention Cleefia; Lydia seems to have said before that she really liked Cleefia's songs, and now she might regret that Cleefia's youth has faded?]
……
Amidst everyone's anticipation, Lydia made her appearance in a fitted evening gown.
This left Rosalyn, who had returned to the guest seats and was eager to compete with her idol in singing and dancing on stage, feeling extremely disappointed.
As the camera passed by, she shrugged to express her feelings at that moment.
For those who know her, the meaning behind this expression is easy to understand.
But to those who don't know her, this looks like a provocation to Lydia.
Thus, the originally 'peaceful' barrage of comments began a new round of disputes.
Apart from Rosalyn, the other guests and fans probably didn't expect that Lydia would choose to sing a ballad in the face of the 'challenge battle'.
The only thing that didn't surprise her fans was that she chose a song from her new album.
—He still hasn't gone against his original intention of promoting his new album.
However, upon closer examination, Lydia's choice of this song is not without reason.
In recent years, when people mention Lydia Shum, the queen of pop songs, their preconceived notion is 'sexy singing and dancing'.
Under this label, some people praise her dancing skills and her great figure and temperament, but few people praise her singing skills, and even fewer people realize just how amazing it is that she can maintain steady breathing while singing and dancing.
Lydia's participation in "West Continent Voice" likely stemmed from her desire to showcase her singing abilities.
That's why she 'went against the grain'.
As it turns out, her singing skills are just as excellent as her stage performance.
Every note falls precisely on the beat, and she handles even the most complex syncopation with ease. Moreover, her textured voice remains consistently accurate, carrying an undeniable warm power.
The various comments that were originally arguing gradually shifted their focus to Lydia's singing skills.
[Lydia's singing is amazing? I remember the show guarantees all vocals are live!]
[I never realized Lydia was such a talented actress before; I thought she was just an idol with a lot of fans... I never paid any attention to her abilities.]
Lydia is already very strong, okay?
[Now that she can be called a 'Queen of Pop,' some people don't necessarily think Lydia became famous through marketing, do they?]
[Maybe I've only ever seen Lydia on stage before, so all I know is that she's a good dancer.]
[I'm impressed]
……
As the song ended, the applause grew louder and louder.
Rosalind, who had been somewhat disappointed, became excited at this moment.
"It seems that Lydia has given us, the audience and the jury, a very big surprise."
Xiwen only said one sentence, leaving it at that.
We continued only after the scene quieted down:
"Our eighth group of guests will be on stage shortly."
"This is also the last performance of the first part of the competition tonight."
"welcome--"
"Chen Yubai".
After repeating it many times, Xiwen's pronunciation of the name 'Chen Yubai' improved considerably.