Chapter 097: Live Broadcast Begins

Lin Feng's Weibo post was somewhat abrupt, and the content even made netizens both cry and laugh helplessly. It wasn't a clarification, an explanation, or a statement; Lin Feng, who had been silent for an entire day, suddenly posted this?

With no suspense whatsoever, Lin Feng was ridiculed again.

However, many netizens found Lin Feng's Weibo quite amusing, thinking, "I'm just watching you put on an act..."

A simple sentence gave a sense of having witnessed the vicissitudes of the world, subtly carrying an aura of profound mystery...

"I wonder if Lin Feng's words instantly obliterated all that Zhou Ziqian had been doing."

"Same sentiment, seeing Lin Feng's meaning, he clearly didn't take Zhou Ziqian seriously at all—what plagiarism, what million-dollar reward, seemed like nothing to him."

"I admire Lin Feng as well; despite everyone cursing him now and public opinion completely turning against him, he could still be so nonchalant. He's a true genius!"

"The person above, weren't you supposed to scold Lin Feng? Why are you praising him now?"

"Uh, yeah, okay, then continue..."

...

At the Jingdu Television Station.

Zhou Ziqian's group had arrived. At this moment, Zhou Ziqian and Sun Hao, Chen Xi were waiting in the lounge, preparing for the rehearsal.

Upon seeing Lin Feng's Weibo, the three couldn't help but curse him again.

"Sun Hao, there's another person claiming to be Lin Junjie. Look at this." Zhou Ziqian handed the private message from the Weibo to Sun Hao to read, saying, "I think this person might really be him. I checked his Weibo profile; in the self-introduction, he claims to be Lin Junjie, and yesterday he posted a Weibo saying he was struggling internally. At that time, we had just announced the million-dollar reward. Moreover, this person named Haohan Tiankong—most of his previous Weibo were music-related, so he seems to be a musician. But we can't confirm if he's truly Lin Junjie."

"This is easy to handle. Let him send the evidence over." Sun Hao sent a private message to Haohan Tiankong asking for proof.

Soon, Haohan Tiankong sent a screenshot of a music buyout contract. In the contract, it clearly stated that the full copyright of "Love's Smiling Eyes" was granted to Qin Ruolin personally. The signature section had Qin Ruolin's and his agent's signatures, while in the work transferor section, a large "Lin" character was clearly visible, with the rest obscured by the photographer's thumb.

Additionally, Haohan Tiankong messaged, "If you want me to appear on the program stage, no problem, but you must promise me one condition: you need to bring a million in cash to the site. I'm afraid you'll use me and then renege on your promise, so I want the money right away!"

"This Haohan Tiankong seems genuine," Sun Hao said. "After the first episode of 'Original Good Songs' aired, it was reported that Lin Feng's 'Love's Smiling Eyes' had been bought by Qin Ruolin and used as a lead single for his new album. Qin Ruolin's side even confirmed it. Now that this Haohan Tiankong has a buyout contract with Qin Ruolin's side, it proves he's the original author!"

"Hmm, there's some truth to what you said." Zhou Ziqian nodded, frowning. "But I have a feeling there's something fishy about this. It's been a whole day, why has this guy only come out now?"

"Doesn't his own Weibo say so? Yesterday he mentioned struggling internally. I think Lin Feng's side probably offered him a hefty silence fee, but that wouldn't reach a million. Besides, appearing on 'Music PK Arena' and claiming to be the original author of 'Love's Smiling Eyes' would boost his fame immensely. Weighing the pros and cons, even a fool would make the right choice!" Sun Hao reasoned persuasively.

Zhou Ziqian nodded. "Then, what do you suggest we do?"

"Have him come! I'll raise the money immediately!" Sun Hao replied cheerfully. In his opinion, nothing beats confronting Lin Feng to the face.

"Okay, but can you raise a million in cash so quickly?" Zhou Ziqian inquired.

"No problem, I'll have it within two hours." Sun Hao declared confidently.

"All right, I'll reply to him now. Go raise the money."

"Got it!"

Sun Hao exited the lounge in high spirits.

Just as he stepped out, he ran into Lin Feng, Qin Han, and Lin Wen, who had just arrived.

"Lin Feng, you really have the guts to show up?" Sun Hao's face twisted into a cold smile upon seeing him.

"Why wouldn't I dare?!" Lin Feng shot Sun Hao a glare.

"You can come, that's fine. Hehe, let's watch and see the show!" Sun Hao sneered and strode away, thinking to himself, Boy, wait for Lin Junjie to arrive. See how you explain the plagiarism!

Lin Feng smiled and shrugged. "Is getting money so motivating for me?"

...

At seven in the evening, half an hour before the live broadcast.

Lin Feng updated his Weibo once more, this time with a formal tone.

"In half an hour, I'll explain the plagiarism incident in the 'Music PK Arena' program. The previous silence doesn't mean agreement; it was just building up explosive energy. Believe me, tonight's program will be amazing. All my fans, haters, those who insulted or cursed me, see you there!"

In the adjacent lounge.

"Teacher, Lin Feng updated his Weibo again."

"Playing mysterious, I'll see what kind of explanation he has!" Zhou Ziqian glanced at Lin Feng's post, then tossed his phone aside. "Has that Lin Junjie arrived yet?"

"Almost there. He said he'll definitely show up before the live broadcast," Sun Hao replied.

Zhou Ziqian nodded. "Actually, as long as he arrives during the program broadcast, it's fine."

Sun Hao hummed. "I'll keep urging him to make sure he gets here before the show starts. Once it begins, we'll immediately drop this ace card. Humph, let's see how Lin Feng handles it!!"

...

At 7:30.

"Music PK Arena" live broadcast started on time.

Amid a dramatic music introduction, host Wu Chuan appeared.

"Hello, TV viewers and on-site audience friends. Welcome to 'Music PK Arena.' As you know, this episode features a pair of heavyweight guests. Now, please welcome the two original music creators participating in the PK!"

Wu Chuan, a flagship host from Jingdu Satellite TV, was steady and experienced.

He knew the spotlight was on the two PKers, so he went straight to the point without fluff.

Under the song "Starlight Everywhere" by Zhou Ziqian's representative work, Zhou Ziqian, accompanied by Sun Hao and Chen Xi, walked out as Wu Chuan's voice boomed.

"First up is music talent Zhou Ziqian and his two backup singers, Sun Hao and Chen Xi. Let's give them a warm round of applause!"

Zhou Ziqian, in a suit and smiling, stepped onto the stage, with Sun Hao and Chen Xi behind him.

The three stood poised on the stage.

The background music switched to "Love's Smiling Eyes."

"Now, welcome the crossover musician Lin Feng and his two backup singers, Qin Han and Lin Wen!"

Stepping to the beat, Lin Feng, Qin Han, and Lin Wen made their entrance.