Chapter 089: Captivating the Crowd
The song soared into the chorus, and Lin Feng sang with even greater passion.
Leaving you, I finally discovered my own smiling eyes,
Tears flowed like an unavoidable storm,
Yesterday, drenched and deleted.
Leaving you, I finally found my own smiling eyes,
Farewell to love, I’ll make sure I decide for myself.
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As the chorus ended, Hu Jiangquan pushed his lever, but when he caught sight of Lin Feng on stage, he stood up from his seat in shock and instinctively glanced at Qin Ruolin.
Hu Jiangquan’s series of actions successfully amused the audience watching at home.
“Haha, Hu Jiangquan is such a clown.”
“Judging by that expression, Lin Feng really scared him silly.”
“I wonder what Qin Ruolin’s reaction will be when she pushes her lever?”
“Sigh, I can’t wait to see Lin Feng and Qin Ruolin share the stage…”
The audience discussed the show as they watched, and the real-time ratings for “Original Songs” soared rapidly after Lin Feng appeared.
“It’s up again! It’s up again!”
“My god, it’s already at 3.5!”
“This surge is simply brutal!”
“In all my years of statistics, I’ve rarely seen such a spike.”
The technical room was in an uproar, everyone chattering at once. They weren’t just watching for entertainment—they looked at hard data, and the shock was far greater than merely watching Lin Feng’s performance.
Qian Jinlai narrowed his eyes, staring at Lin Feng on the TV screen, plotting something unknown in his mind.
Soon, Lin Feng’s singing approached its end.
Yet Qin Ruolin still hadn’t pushed her lever.
“No way, Qin Ruolin hasn’t pushed?”
“Is she trying to avoid suspicion?”
“What a pity, Lin Feng was so close to getting four pushes.”
With Qin Ruolin’s hesitation, the audience grew anxious on Lin Feng’s behalf.
Finally, Lin Feng’s song gently faded…
The entire piece was about to end.
Just before the last note fell—
A crisp “click” resounded!
The previously motionless Qin Ruolin finally pushed her lever.
The last avenue of starlight on stage blazed to life!
Four pushes!!
Lin Feng became the first contestant in the fourth season of “Original Songs” to receive four pushes.
As the prompter dropped in front of Qin Ruolin, the long-awaited moment arrived…
Qin Ruolin, seated at the mentor’s table, and Lin Feng, standing at the center of the stage, locked eyes across the distance.
“Oh my god!”
“How… how could this be?!”
Qin Ruolin covered her face with both hands, exclaiming in surprise.
Seeing her expression, the viewers at home cheered along.
This “unexpected encounter” was exhilarating.
Or perhaps, this was a surprise Lin Feng deliberately prepared for Qin Ruolin?
In any case, the reunion of Lin Feng and Qin Ruolin, this “couple,” on the stage of “Original Songs,” gave the audience endless room for imagination…
“Oh my god! Look, the ratings are climbing again…”
“How much now?”
“3.9!”
“No—over 4!”
“My god, it’s broken 4!”
“This is astronomical!”
Right after Lin Feng and Qin Ruolin met on stage, the real-time ratings of “Original Songs” broke another record, surging past the 4% threshold!
“Over 4, it’s actually over 4! The last time a variety show broke 4 on CCTV was a decade ago, when CCTV dominated the airwaves, right?”
“Yes, in recent years, only the Spring Festival Gala manages to break 4!”
“This is a huge deal, didn’t expect to accidentally set a new record!”
The leaders of the “Original Songs” production team excitedly discussed the achievement, and Wu Daren, who had originally granted Lin Feng direct access to the elimination round, stood tall and proud, his face wreathed in a triumphant smile.
“Old Wu, you vouched for Lin Feng’s entry into the elimination round—since the ratings broke 4, you deserve full credit!” Qian Jinlai, ever fair in reward and punishment, declared.
“Oh, I wouldn’t dare claim that, Producer Qian’s leadership is the main reason!” Wu Daren replied with a cheerful laugh.
“Enough, no need for modesty!” Qian Jinlai waved his hand grandly. “I announce, after the show ends, everyone goes out to celebrate, expenses covered by the program!”
“Whoo…”
The technical room erupted in cheers. Thanks to Lin Feng’s powerful boost, the pressure of ratings that had weighed on them was finally lifted.
On screen, the four mentors launched into a fierce battle to recruit Lin Feng.
However, because of Lin Feng’s deep connection with Qin Ruolin, Liu Hua and Hasan gracefully withdrew.
Hu Jiangquan, on the other hand, refused to give up, pulling out all the stops—even offering direct access privileges.
Under Hu Jiangquan’s pressure, Qin Ruolin also presented the direct access privilege.
“Who will Lin Feng choose?”
“Definitely Qin Ruolin!”
“I don’t think so, that’s not Lin Feng’s style.”
“Even if he doesn’t pick Qin Ruolin, I doubt he’ll choose Hu Jiangquan—he’s the weakest of the four groups.”
“Could it be Liu Hua?”
The audience speculated about Lin Feng’s final decision. At the most critical moment, CCTV shamelessly cut to commercials…
“Oh, come on!”
“You’re kidding me!”
“Can’t we just enjoy the show?”
Viewers complained loudly, venting across social media, yet the show’s ratings didn’t drop in the slightest—in fact, they kept climbing.
Because everyone was waiting for the final answer.
Commercials ended.
The show resumed!
The ultimate suspense was revealed.
To the astonishment of all, Lin Feng chose Hu Jiangquan and became a member of the Fanquan team!
Qin Ruolin, meanwhile, threatened Lin Feng with a playful “just you wait!”
The fourth season of “Original Songs,” episode one, drew to a close.
From Lin Feng’s appearance to the end of the show, he accounted for the highest ratings peak of the entire episode, with a record-breaking high of 4.5. During Lin Feng’s twelve minutes on stage, the average rating was an astonishing 3.7—far surpassing any other segment, including the mentors’ opening group performance.
The program may have ended,
but the topic of Lin Feng’s participation in “Original Songs” quickly spread across social media.
“Lin Feng’s ‘Smiling Eyes’ was so beautiful—both heartbreaking and warm. I’ve become a total superfan…”
“Lin Feng is a magnet for fans: great singing, handsome, and I just can’t get enough!”
“Sigh, it’s true what they say: he could rely on his looks, but insists on relying on his talent. It’s one thing to play basketball well, but to sing so brilliantly—how are we supposed to compete?”
“To be honest, I’ve changed my mind about Lin Feng. I used to think his challenge to Zhou Ziqian was suicide, but now, maybe he actually has a shot!”
“Support Lin Feng to defeat Zhou Ziqian, I can’t stand that guy!”
“I support Lin Feng too. The day after tomorrow’s ‘Music PK Arena’ is live, plus there’s an audience voting round—everyone remember to vote!”
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