The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 46

Chapter 46: I'll Tell You Who's the Boss

The conversation officially shifted to the competition, igniting the long-accumulated dissatisfaction of the Galaxy fan group. There had been significant controversy over DDD's overall performance in the semifinals. While it was a team event, Nie Fei's individual performance might have raised DDD's average score. However, there were unforgivable mistakes, like those of Xie Yihang. DDD standing on the stage was seen as disrespectful to the other three groups—especially Galaxy.

As the finals approached, some comments from Galaxy fans swayed bystanders to agree with them. Nie Kaiyi, now embodying the leading position in the Non-Wei group, didn't take lightly to others dissing their beloved stars. He took the lead on Weibo, criticizing the G-Fans: "G-Fans escalate things so much, from the competition format to likening it to the Olympics, it's ridiculous. Ultimately, this is just a variety show. Do you know how much attention my Nie has brought to this show? Do you realize how much of a spotlight your Galaxy, all eight of you, got because of Nie? Without Nie lifting the show's standards, even if Galaxy muddled on for six more years, they wouldn't get this kind of focused attention. Taking advantage and playing innocent won't do you any good. Some G-Fans should keep quiet; don't invite trouble for your lead."

"G-Fans have nothing else to say except for fairness? Was it fair when almost all the audience votes were for your brothers during DDD's performances? Was it fair for Nie? Where were you then?"

"The key to DDD's victory was in Lin Haoclear's judge's vote in the end. How was that judge's vote decided? By the entire audience! When the audience was thrilled, shouting unfairness from the outside, what weight do you hold?"

"G-Fans, stop flipping back and forth like primary school kids and stop blackening the reputation of your main star, Yu Jingwei. Criticize the other three groups if you must, but criticizing Nie and our anthem? Nie doesn't need explosions; he can captivate the audience without them. The anthem's excitement, unlike a simple fast rhythm and musical scale explosion, resonates with spirit. Young fans who like explosions can go buy fried chicken at KFC, okay?"

"Though I'm from Non-Wei, I'm impartially presenting facts to G-Fans. This is indeed a team event, and each person's part in a song is different. Wasn't the song your Galaxy performed where Yu Jingwei and Shi Yanshen had the most parts? The other members didn't coordinate perfectly either. If you must use a sports analogy, it should be a marathon race. Yu Jingwei ran most of the distance, while Nie ran the whole course alone. DDD's advancement is well-deserved. He represents DDD; his win is the team's win. Even if others made mistakes, what Nie left was enough to make up for it."

After Nie presented the factual arguments, bystanders started to see some merit in his words, causing another wave of agreement with Nie's standpoint.

One ignored fact that Nie Kaiyi pointed out, undeniable by anyone, was that Nie Fei's performance in the semifinals had created a peak in attention for tonight's final showdown. For Galaxy, perennially second place, whether they won or lost, this was an incredibly rare opportunity.

If, as the G-Fans hoped, in the semifinals, due to Xie Yihang and Shi Yanshen's mistakes, DDD had been eliminated, even if Galaxy ultimately won the championship, they wouldn't have the current intense attention. At most, settling accounts and then it would be the end.

Some G-Fans suddenly felt embarrassed after being awakened by this reality check.

Amidst the dissing and counter-dissing, the highly anticipated final showdown between the two sides began grandly, catching the attention of all.

Shi Yan and Yu Jingwei went for the draw, and Nie Jia, fiddling with his microphone backstage, was informed by Chen Tian: "Yu Jingwei requested to go on stage first. He won't draw lots. The production team is discussing with Shi Yan. Let's go to the green room; the show is starting."

Nie Jia, upon hearing this, followed Chen Tian to the contestants' green room and informed the directors: "Yu Jingwei wants to perform first, so let Galaxy go first."

The director went to inform Shi Yan.

Nie Jia's phone had been confiscated by the production team, prohibiting him from using it during the finals. With nothing else to do, he watched TV expressionlessly in the green room. Soon after, Shi Yan and Xie Yihang returned. Their quick return signified their compliance with Yu Jingwei's request.

During the rehearsal in the afternoon, Yu Jingwei got wind of the song DDD would perform. Although Nie Jia didn't sing seriously because it was a rehearsal, Yu Jingwei realized that if Galaxy performed after DDD, it would be a significant disadvantage and thus forcefully requested to go first.

After Shi Yan's return, there were no further comments, leaving it unclear whether he had agreed with Yu Jingwei or Nie Jia.

The cameras switched from the transformed stage to the packed audience, a sea of people with blue light boards and star-shaped batons.

Blue was Nie Fei's support color. In the semifinals, only a few fans had held blue lights. But in just two weeks, for the finals, Nie Fei's exclusive support color had spread across the entire arena, like a sky full of stars—all in blue!

Viewers watching the live broadcast couldn't help but be stunned. Many thought the DDD and Non-Wei fans wouldn't make it inside, yet as soon as they turned on their TVs, it was all about Nie Fei.

Subsequently, the screen flashed shots of the DDD fan zone, which sent the barrage of comments into a frenzy. The DDD fan section didn't resemble an audience area; it was more like an award ceremony filled with stars. Among the audience, besides Nie Kaiyi and several well-known industry singers and actors, the previously eliminated Box Boy Group was also present, excitedly waving star-shaped batons in their casual wear, like ordinary fans at this moment.

"Nie Fei, go for it! This is for you!" As the camera panned the audience, Nie Kaiyi, like an ordinary fan caught on camera for a few seconds, was passionately cheering, waving the blue light board in his hands.

This scene was hard to believe coming from a renowned actress and heir to a prestigious family.

The camera panning caused a small wave of screams and support from the DDD fan zone—all in blue.

Barrage comments flooded the screen, all turning blue and covering each other layer by layer. On the computer, viewers had to block the comments to see anything else.

While the green room occupants couldn't see the barrage, the overwhelming blue lights in the arena, especially in the fan zone, spoke volumes. This scene had never occurred before.

Xie Yihang felt uncomfortable; everything was different now. Nie Fei had surpassed his peak popularity with just one semifinal performance. This sudden, fundamental change left Xie Yihang feeling sour and helpless.

Luckily, Shi Yan was still on his side, which was Xie Yihang's only remaining consolation.

"Here it comes," Chen Tian furrowed his brow, glued to the TV.

After the host's opening remarks and the judges took their seats, it was time for Galaxy's live performance.

Under dazzling lights, the eight members stepped on stage. As soon as Yu Jingwei raised his hand, the audience erupted in cheers. Despite Non-Wei fans being the majority, Galaxy's popularity and prowess were undeniable—they effortlessly rallied the whole arena.

Galaxy burst onto the stage with an intense electric guitar solo that blazed like flames, instantly igniting passionate screams from the fans. Yu Jingwei, proud of his metallic voice, intertwined with the music, roaring freely. His eyes seemed ablaze, singing with a disdainful air, as if scorning all existence.

The fans, both inside and outside the venue, were driven nearly crazy with excitement. This was Galaxy's signature song, the gateway tune for countless fans!

Just as the emotions of the fans were stirred, about to erupt into wild shouts, Yu Jingwei's high pitch suddenly and seamlessly transitioned to another song's chorus. There was no dissonance in the modulation, jumping straight into the refrain. Even Lin Haoclear, at the judges' panel, widened his eyes in amazement.

Yet, the most astonishing part followed: Galaxy effortlessly switched to the chorus of a third song, setting the entire place ablaze!

At that moment, everyone understood why Galaxy brought their own band to perform at the concert. The show's band couldn't possibly match the perfect synergy these singers had. They effortlessly shifted tunes along with the lead singer, seamlessly connecting, casually blowing away the audience's eardrums!

During rehearsals, the singers hadn't exerted themselves much. Galaxy had no idea about DDD's style, and DDD hadn't anticipated Galaxy's exceptional performance. They seamlessly intertwined three different songs, leaving Shi Yanshen and Chen Tian dumbfounded.

By the end, both Yu Jingwei and the other lead singer's hands were trembling, their throats almost on fire.

Galaxy had indeed meticulously prepared for the finals. They weren't even competing with DDD; at this moment, they had surpassed their own semifinal performance flawlessly!

Lin Haoclear was astounded, his eyebrows almost flying off his forehead. He couldn't believe how Galaxy repeatedly surpassed themselves in such a short time! As a pioneer in rock music, seeing such outstanding juniors made him immensely proud!

The live applause thundered, accompanied by the fans' intense screams, as if Galaxy had already won the championship. And indeed, this was a performance worthy of all the top-notch equipment present!

Outside the venue, G-Team fans flooded the comments, ecstatic about their brothers' exceptional performance! It wasn't just Nie Fei who had the ability to dominate the stage; their Jing-ge was equally remarkable! Who's afraid of whom!

Even Nie Jia in the backstage couldn't help but applaud, showing approval. To flawlessly connect three choruses of similar style yet drastically different tunes wasn't merely about the band's precision coordination; the vocal technique required to swiftly switch from low to high notes in an instant was unimaginable.

From this performance alone, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that the current Galaxy had outshone the past DDD.

"Strong against the strong, impressive," Nie Jia generously praised his opponent, even though he didn't like Yu Jingwei. He had to admit the absolute strength of the other.

The barrage of comments was full of heartache, fans worried about their idols' big hearts being too open. "Nini, do you still remember that he's your rival?"

At this moment, G-Team fans were undoubtedly bursting with confidence. The comments were already mocking DDD. Witness the textbook-like explosion from our G-Team! This is what a live performance should be like!

Chen Tian, resting with his hands supporting his knees, nodded in agreement. "G-Team's strength is indeed not to be underestimated. I believe they've invested unimaginable effort to defeat us."

Nie Jia, indifferent, glanced at Xie Yihang, who remained silent. He said casually, "If you were willing to put in a third of Yu Jingwei's effort, DDD wouldn't have been surpassed so quickly."

Xie Yihang was taken aback, not expecting Nie Fei to suddenly throw shade at him. However, it was a live broadcast; he didn't know if the control room would cut this scene. Xie Yihang didn't dare to retort, just blushed slightly and awkwardly lowered his head.

Shi Yanshen felt unsettled, thinking that Nie Fei was incorrigible.

The fan group was mocking the end of DDD's reign without a crown in the bullet comments. Wasn't it all because Xie Yihang pulled down the average score? Those who hadn't participated in this program hadn't seen it, but with Galaxy as such a strong competitor, the strengths and weaknesses of both groups' members were clearly distinguishable. Whatever popularity Xie Yihang had before was utterly useless!

"Let's go." When it was their turn to go on stage, Nie Jia was the first to stand up and leave the dressing room, followed closely by the others.

Having witnessed Galaxy's power, it wasn't just the DDD fans; even the non-Wei members, both at the scene and in front of screens, felt a faint sense of worry. After all, Galaxy was on fire tonight, and the atmosphere at the venue was ablaze. Nie Ni alone would struggle, let alone with three others trailing along...

When DDD appeared on stage, Nie Jia was wearing a suit jacket in the dressing room, completely unsuitable for a rock performance. But by the time he stepped on stage, he had taken it off, revealing a shirt with visible bloodstains underneath, as if he'd just finished a killing spree.

This stunning appearance silenced the entire venue for a moment.

Though all four individuals stood on stage with similar looks, it was only Nie Jia who stood there, covered in bloodstains, seemingly expressionless but emanating a fierce aura!

He lifted his head, and the director swiftly zoomed in. The audience at the venue couldn't see clearly, but those in front of screens felt a sudden tightness in their chests, as if that murderous intent had penetrated through the screen!

With the accompaniment, sparks of intense heat clashed like burning metal.

Rock music!!

Just from the introduction, the already high-spirited atmosphere erupted at the venue. It wasn't just a new song; Nie Ni was about to rock the stage!!!

There were no dance moves, no dazzling stage lights; all bombarding the audience's eardrums was Nie Jia's metallic yet bewitching voice!

This song didn't give the audience any time to react. From the main chorus, the escalating high notes pushed the limits higher and higher. As the chorus reached its climax, the audience almost worried if the lead singer could reach those heights. The young man on stage directly stepped onto the speakers at the edge of the stage, effortlessly transitioning from the main chorus to the highest peak with an astonishing high note that resonated through the theater, pushing the atmosphere to its zenith!

Lin Haoclear was stunned. DDD... no, it should be said that Nie Fei was just too amazing! He was not just a genius; he was practically a war god! He could effortlessly handle rock music, hit C5 high notes in rap, was there anything he couldn't do?

Soon, the judges and the audience realized—Nie Fei was showcasing his skills! Displaying his talent, his prowess, flaunting his title as the uncrowned king, repeatedly surpassing Galaxy!

Many still remembered in the semifinals when the audience votes were almost all in favor of Galaxy, Nie Fei's retort: "You guys like getting high, huh?"

He was now making the audience go wild! Challenging his opponents with unparalleled singing skills and creative talent, slapping the audience in the face with his attitude! You like getting high? You think DDD's style isn't explosive enough? Then I'll make you kneel with the style your favorites and opponents excel in!

This person was just too cool!

The Non-Wei fans were so excited their throats were almost sore, yet their cheers and support from nearly ten thousand people couldn't drown out Nie Jia's voice that permeated the entire venue.

If Galaxy earlier was throwing bombs into the audience's ears, then the person on stage now was detonating a hydrogen bomb live! Instantly turning everyone's reason into ashes!

He stood on the speakers, staring at the camera with a murderous intent.

"Until I fall,

They'll realize my arrival.

You always love the taste of blood,

While I cherish the sensation of pulling the trigger.

I sleep wearing a blood-stained necktie,

Dressed up, then leaving after the slaughter!"

Author's Note: Today, I tried to write a bit more. My flu hasn't improved; while typing, I'm using droplets to soothe my feet, so these days, the updates are in chunks of 3,000 words. I know there shouldn't be breaks in some places, but I can only maintain daily updates. Once I recover, I'll return to my previous update pace. I hope everyone understands. Being sick in winter is truly painful.

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