Young artists compete, and even the richest fans have to fight for their votes.

Chapter 46, Group 1: Fake Fans

The little deer couldn't help but laugh as soon as the string music started playing.

She didn't want to, but she really couldn't help it.

She'd seen all sorts of strange dances before, but this one with stringed instruments was something else entirely.

Despite being very serious, her dance was so awkward that it inexplicably tickled Luhan's funny bone.

Coupled with that truly heavenly singing voice, Xiao Lu felt like she was about to collapse.

Now he was laughing so hard he couldn't stand up straight, slapping the table with tears streaming down his face, shouting intermittently, "Brother Xianyin! Singing... hahaha... God of Song! Dancing... hahaha... King of Dance!"

And those two thumbs-up were still pointing, proving that they were really praising him!

There was absolutely no sarcastic or sarcastic tone in her words; she genuinely thought the performance was fantastic.

In every sense.

The disjointed performance by the stringed instrument continued.

His singing remained stable and beautiful, and he became more and more engrossed in the song as it progressed, his expression also showing a singer's focus and deep emotion.

But at the same time, his body movements were like those of a cursed puppet—mechanical, stiff, and full of errors.

His face occasionally flashed with confusion, wondering "How do I do this correctly?" and embarrassment, realizing how incredibly embarrassing he had become.

This extreme contrast creates an indescribable, captivating charm.

Even though it's obviously offensive, the beautiful singing and the performer's dedication make it impossible to look away, and you can't help but get hooked.

Finally, the last note fell, and the final pause of the string was still quite impressive.

At this moment, Xianyin's cheeks were flushed, she was breathing slightly, and her eyes were filled with the relief of surviving a disaster.

After the performance ended, the entire live broadcast room was silent for a few seconds before applause broke out.

Shu Hua clapped enthusiastically, her eyes full of sincere admiration. "Brother Xianyin, how do you manage to keep your singing so unaffected even when you're so flustered?"

It's said that singing and dancing are actually very difficult, which is why so many idols do pre-recorded performances and come up with new types of lip-syncing.

But why does she look so "relaxed" when she watches the strings?

I was so flustered and clumsy that I almost twisted my body into cramps several times.

But the singing was completely unaffected. If you closed your eyes and listened, you would probably think that Xianyin was sitting down and singing seriously.

Xianyin sat down, took a moment to catch her breath, and then answered, "Back in school, breathing exercises were the most basic skill."

Singing on a treadmill is a common thing; what I just did was nothing.

The string music wasn't in Versailles; it was simply stating facts.

It is precisely this calm attitude that makes people admire him even more.

Shu Hua held up two thumbs up. "So all singers are this good?"

Singing on the treadmill makes me tired even after walking for a few minutes.

Let alone running, even if you asked her to sing while walking on a treadmill, her singing would probably be choppy and intermittent.

Shu Hua was marveling at the lingering beauty of the strings, while the comments section was still buzzing with discussion.

Help! The singing is so beautiful it's making my ears pregnant, and the dance moves are bringing tears to my eyes!!

[The comment upstairs is spot on! This is a scene of infighting within the audiovisual system.]

[Recommendation for Intangible Cultural Heritage Status: Technique for Separating Human Adam's apple from Limbs (Candle)]

Got it! Next time you see someone running and yelling at the gym, don't laugh, they might be the next singing sensation (lol)

[Sisters, take note: To become a diva, first become a triathlete (notes)]

So maybe singing streamers actually have better stamina than dancing streamers?

[You know what, even though Xianyin's dance moves aren't great, she definitely doesn't look that tired.]

[I have a great idea! Next time we have a competition, let's suggest that the singing streamers and the dancing streamers compete in terms of stamina (smirking)]

Xianyin feared that Shuhua might have some misunderstanding about learning to sing, so she explained, "It's just that learning to sing requires breath control, and this also depends on each person's practice."

Not everyone exercises on a treadmill.

Shu Hua: "I see."

Xiao Lu finally calmed down from her burst of laughter and began to go through the procedures, though she hesitated a little while speaking.

"Hua Bao, the punishment for Xian Yin is over."

"Little sister Tao Tao, are you going to punish her?"

Logically, that should be the case.

However, judging from the situation today, Tao Tao's family probably isn't very happy.

If we let Shu Hua punish Tao Tao now, won't that create an enemy?

Xiao Lu was slow to realize it, but she had originally intended to get revenge in this competition.

She had no other choice; she should be able to calm Tao Tao down, right?

Isn't it said that her older brother spoils her rotten?

Shu Hua, on the other hand, looked perfectly normal, showing none of the hesitation Xiao Lu had shown. "Alright, little sister Tao Tao, now I'm going to start talking about the punishment."

When Tao Tao heard Shu Hua call her, she quickly forced a smile. She hadn't really watched the punishment scene with Xian Yin.

It seems that Xinghai is really angry because this PK is over.

Once the results came out, the person disappeared.

I don't know if they've gone into hiding or if they've really left.

Tao Tao was filled with doubt, wondering if it was because of what she had said before that had affected her.

The score difference wasn't high, and the more Tao Tao thought about it, the more she felt it might be her fault, and she was filled with self-blame.

She knew that Xinghai wanted to win this PK, but Xinghai had always been very competitive, so Tao Tao thought it would be similar to the previous ones.

The only problem is that this time the opponent will be more difficult, so Xinghai is taking it much more seriously.

Tao Tao really didn't expect that Brother Xinghai would care so much.

She couldn't help but feel a little regretful; if only she hadn't said those things earlier.

If they win, Xinghai won't be so unhappy.

Seeing that Tao Tao had responded, Shu Hua immediately announced her punishment, "It'll be the same as Xian Yin's, singing and dancing while performing the dance you just did."

"We'll treat everyone equally, so I'll give you two minutes to practice too, okay?"

Tao Tao nodded somewhat absentmindedly and replied, "Okay, I'll start practicing now."

Tao Tao cheered herself up, thinking that no matter what, she should do the punishment properly first.

She hadn't paid attention to the punishment she received earlier, but now that she's watched the video, she realizes it's actually a sexy dance.

She... had never tried this before.

Her cheeks flushed slightly as she watched the sexy movements, worried that she might do something inappropriate.

Moreover, she has to sing and dance at the same time; I wonder if she'll go off-key later.

Shu Huading's idea for this punishment was very simple, to put aside everything else.

In this genre of singing, the female lead's chords are similar.

Since the punishment that Xuan Yin just did was so entertaining, she thought that maybe the female lead's side would also have an unexpected effect.

She decided on this punishment, but then Shu Hua glanced at the female lead on the screen.

It seems like the female lead's emotions aren't quite right; I feel like the show's expected effect might be ruined.

But she's the female lead, so she'll surely "turn bad luck into good luck," right?

With blind faith in the female lead, Shu Hua still had some expectations.

Two minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

As the music began, the singing flowed out; the voice was clear and sweet, and the pitch was generally accurate.

But as the dance began, her breath support became noticeably insufficient, and her voice started to sound weak and strained.

This caused the high notes to sound slightly floaty, and the tone became thin and tight. Although it wasn't seriously off-key, the slight strain and deviation were enough to make an expert frown.

However, the song itself is not bad, but it is too neat and clean, and the style does not quite match the song.

It lacks the captivating wildness and tension that should be present in such a sexy song.

In terms of dance, she is clearly more talented than Xianyin; at least she can perform those movements smoothly.

However, the style is simply inappropriate. Although the movements are performed, there is no sexiness whatsoever, and it even feels somewhat artificial.

It was as if they were following a pre-programmed sequence of movements; it was more like doing gymnastics than dancing.

The entire performance was like an extremely earnest but completely clueless top student completing a task that she was not good at and felt uncomfortable with from the bottom of her heart.

Every movement and every note was executed with precision, yet it seemed like a decoration forcibly pasted on, clashing with her temperament and current emotions.

The technical "goodness" is drowned out by a huge emotional void and stylistic misalignment, presenting an almost rigid and lifeless regularity.

As the last note faded, Tao Tao's chest heaved slightly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, but she still managed a sweet smile, looking quite relieved.

Applause broke out in the live stream a few seconds after Tao Tao's performance ended; this time it was Xiao Lu Gu who gave the applause.

Little Deer: "This is real dancing! It's much better than what Xianyin did just now. Tao Tao is amazing!"

Although dance streamer Xiaolu thinks both of their dances are quite subpar, Tao Tao is definitely much better than Xianyin.

The atmosphere had been a bit awkward, and she felt she needed to say something.

Tao Tao knew her performance hadn't been very good, and looked at Xiao Lu with some gratitude, "Thank you, Xiao Lu."

[Oh no! I knew Tao Tao danced "correctly" more, but I wanted to see Xian Yin even more, even though that was so disjointed, ahhhhhh!]

[+1, was my aesthetic sense really this bizarre???]

[Help! The 'audiovisual separation' effect of the stringed instrument is too powerful! Now, watching Tao Tao sing normally feels... a bit bland? (Sorry Tao Tao, I didn't mean to say you were bad!)]

[The person upstairs understands me! "String Sounds" is the ultimate experience—"ears in heaven, eyes in hell, brain in a disco"—unforgettable after just one viewing. "Tao Tao" is like a well-behaved assignment that says, "Hmm, pretty good."]

[After comparing them, I realized there's a huge difference between professional and amateur! Listen to Xianyin sing that high note—it's so steady, like it's welded to the key, you can't even hear her breathing! Tao Tao over there…shouldn't she practice her breath control? She's almost out of breath after just half a phrase!]

[Let's set the record straight for Tao Tao! While her aura might not be quite that of a human CD player, her facial expressions are absolutely amazing! That shy yet determined micro-expression of not bursting out laughing is just incredible! Cuteness is the ultimate power!]

[Exactly! Tao Tao is an amateur, how can she compare to professionals? At least her singing and dancing were flawless, which is already quite impressive. I'd be completely exhausted by now.]

[Stop comparing! Xianyin is responsible for all my laughs and makes me kneel in admiration (I'm bowing down to her singing), while Taotao is responsible for all my doting smiles and protective instincts! Adults can have it all!]

Little Deer: "Now that we've finished our punishments, shall we still sing that duet we agreed on?"

Tao Tao's punishment didn't seem to be very successful; at least compared to the effect of the stringed instrument, it was still lacking.

This can be seen from the comments in the live stream.

Xiaolu wanted to quickly find a topic to change the subject. Although she could have disconnected immediately, she suddenly remembered the chorus she had mentioned before.

After the effect of the string music performance, Xiao Lu was a little envious.

She had already anticipated this.

Xianyin and Xiaolu shared the same thought: although he was a little embarrassed just now, the live stream went very well.

A lot of casual fans came, and the older women seemed to enjoy watching.

After that punishment was completed, the older women swiped a lot of cards without any reward.

Xianyin: "I'm fine with anything." He thought that if Tao Tao was in a bad mood, he and Xiao Lu could create a good show effect on their own.

However, it would definitely be better if Tao Tao and Shu Hua could be together.

Shu Hua: "I was the one who came up with this great idea, so of course I want to make it happen."

Let's see Tao Tao. If Tao Tao isn't feeling well, then let's play Little Deer and String Melody.

Originally, when I first said it, it was just the two of you.

Or is the little deer trying to drag me down with her?

I see that Tao Tao is tired from dancing and needs to rest more.

Doesn't singing require breath control?

Tao Tao's breathing is unstable right now, so she's not suitable for singing.

"Well then, let's have Deer and String Melody."

After Shu Hua finished speaking, she nodded with a righteous and awe-inspiring expression, as if affirming herself.

Little Deer laughed speechlessly, "Hua Bao, your way of cheating is truly refreshing and unconventional."

Tao Tao's stamina is much better than yours, so don't wrong her.

They're not like you, a weakling with no physical strength; they're energetic college students.

"You promised your group of tone-deaf members, but you're trying to go solo. Where's your conscience?"

Shu Hua looked not ashamed at all, but rather proud, "Little Deer, this is called being considerate, how is it called cheating?"

I'm protecting the flowers of our motherland.

You said I'm physically useless, so isn't it normal for someone to be stronger than me?

That's just Tao Tao, who's in good physical condition. She was singing and dancing just now, so it's normal for her to be tired.

Taking care of a little sister like Tao Tao is simply a perfectly normal thing to do.

I'm a normal person, so of course I should do normal things.

Little Deer, don't you have a conscience?

They actually want me to be an abnormal person, to exploit the already exhausted Tao Tao.

Xiao Lu felt like she was starting to forget the word "normal." Was this... normal?

Didn't Shu Hua say she was introverted, socially anxious, and a homebody?

Who said this tongue-twisting excuse?

Seeing that the two seemed about to argue because of her, Tao Tao quickly spoke up, "I...I'm not tired, I can manage."

As we agreed beforehand, I've recovered.

Please, please don't fight.