The spout of the electric kettle spurted out a long stream of steam, and a low, sweet chirping sound echoed in the small dwelling.
Snap!
The next moment, under the action of the automatic thermostat, the switch on the base suddenly jumped up, instantly cutting off the power supply.
Chen Xiang skillfully picked up the kettle and poured the newly boiled water into the prepared noodle bucket.
A bucket of Chef Gao's braised beef noodles, plus half a pack of spicy and sour pickled mustard and a five-spice braised egg.
It's already 9pm and this is his dinner.
There is really no other way. All employees in the company work overtime today. They are lucky to be able to return to the rental house before 9 o'clock. Sometimes they work overtime until 11 o'clock or even later, and Chen Xiang sleeps directly in the office.
Chen Xiang didn't want to complain, because for a graduate of a third-rate university, this job as a low-level programmer was the best he could find in more than a year.
At least he can support himself with his salary and survive in this big city with a population of 30 million.
Before the noodles were soaked and cooked, Chen Xiang directly brought them to the computer.
Tonight is the last game of the "Singing China" tour PK competition, which will determine the top 10 singers in the country.
He wants to join thousands of members of the Lu Family Legion to cheer for Lu Chen!
Chen Xiang first met Lu Chen a few months ago.
At that time, he was wandering in [Whale TV] and inadvertently clicked on the newbie recommendation on the homepage. As a result, he entered [Lu Fei Live Room] and met this talented new anchor who can play and sing.
He likes to listen to Lu Chen's playing and singing, the anchor's optimism and humor, and even more his original ballads.
The real reason that makes Chen Xiang a big fan is that like him, Lu Chen is also a Beijing drifter and a member of the drifter ant clan.
Chen Xiang watched Lu Chen become famous in [Whale TV]. He watched Lu Chen step out of the anchor circle, move to a wider world, and stand on the starry stage.
In Lu Chen, what he saw was the dream he had been striving to pursue!
Chen Xiang paid extra attention to the game in the evening and was a little absent-minded when working overtime. Fortunately, Lu Chen has not played since the show started live broadcast at 7:30.
Otherwise, he could only play back the recorded video and would not be able to cheer for Lu Chen with hundreds of thousands of fans.
On the computer screen, the fifth pair of PK players had just left the field.
With a sweet song "Small Town Nocturne", Mu Xiaochu, the singer of the touring team, narrowly defeated the challenger Gao Zhanpeng in Bihai's home singing area with a total score of 91.68 points, winning the fifth top 10 spot in the country.
Compared with her opponent, her advantage is only 0.12 points!
Chen Xiang came back late, so he only saw a little bit of the PK between the two sides.
But this did not prevent him from applauding Mu Xiaochu and filling the live broadcast room with celebratory barrages.
Mu Xiaochu, like Lu Chen, both came from the Beijing singing area.
After passing through all the obstacles, this delicate girl who is like the girl next door has shown everyone her tenacious will, tenacious courage and commendable strength.
She and Lu Chen have a very good relationship. They are like brother and sister, and they have appeared several times in live videos.
As the saying goes, Lu Chen's fans fell in love with Mu Xiaochu because of this.
Now I see Mu Xiaochu defeating his opponent again. The live broadcast room is full of joy, and the barrage floods the screen.
Chen Xiang hit Enter with a smile and sent the filled content.
"Congratulations to sister Xiaochu for winning the top 10 in the country!"
But that's not really the point.
After the contestants left the stage, the host came on again and read the 10-second commercial at a super speed.
He asked Filia Chen to select the 6th pair of PK players.
Lu Fei's live broadcast room instantly became quiet. Everyone was waiting nervously and anxiously.
This PK battle is already halfway through. There are 5 players each from the Touring Team and the Bihai Singing Area.
With only the last 10 contestants left, will Lu Chen be selected?
The TV camera focused on Filia Chen, who calmly pressed the draw button.
The photos started scrolling on the large LED screen immediately, very fast.
stop!
As Filia Chen pressed down for the second time, the screen was instantly fixed.
Lu Chen vs Xi Jia!
Lu Chen. It was finally his turn to appear this time!
"praise!"
Chen Xiang clicked the mouse excitedly, almost knocking over the instant noodles being cooked on the table.
But now he can't even think about eating noodles.
Lu Fei's live broadcast room was filled with excitement. The number of barrages sent was so dense that it was terrifying!
People who didn't know the truth thought Lu Chen had defeated his opponent when they saw it.
Although in the eyes of hundreds of thousands of fans, there is no suspense about Lu Chen's victory in this PK match.
Didn't someone smear Lu Chen on the Inspur blog the day before yesterday? There was a huge uproar, and he was slapped left and right by Beijing Satellite TV until his face was swollen. The four major judges all expressed their support. If he doesn't win, who can win?
However, there are a few sane voices.
"Xi Jia is one of the top 10 prima donnas in Bihai Singing Area. She is still very good at singing!"
"Well, Lu Fei must not be careless."
"Xi Jia seems to have graduated from Sichuan Music. She is really capable and will probably be able to compete with the anchor."
"I have watched two of her games and she is really good."
"Is this the third time that the anchor has faced off against the chief singer? There must be something fishy about it, otherwise it wouldn't be such a coincidence!"
"I wonder what song Lu Shuai will sing this time."
Of course, these voices of worry and even doubt were very weak, and were quickly drowned out by the barrage frenzy.
Everyone's attention was focused on the live broadcast.
I saw Lu Chen and Xi Jia on stage at the same time.
Xi Jiasui is a native of South Island. She has a tall figure and fair skin, but her appearance is not that outstanding.
The top 10 lead singer of the Bihai Singing Area is dressed in a neutral style, with short hair and earrings. The combination of T-shirt + jeans + casual shoes makes her look fresh and neat. When she smiles, she has a small dimple on her left cheek.
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"Hello!"
The two walked onto the stage from different directions and met face to face in the middle. Xi Jia took the initiative to extend her hand to Lu Chen.
"I like your songs very much. It's an honor to compete with you on the same stage!"
The girls are so generous, so of course Lu Chen would not behave badly. He shook her hand and said with a smile: "It's an honor for me too!"
The conversation between the two people was clearly transmitted through the microphone to the ears of the 5,000 spectators present, and the stadium immediately erupted into a tsunami of applause and cheers.
"Xijia! Xijia! Xijia!"
Many spectators shouted Xi Jia's name loudly and raised their fluorescent signs high to cheer her.
This is the home field advantage.
Xi Jia is one of the top 10 singers in the Bihai Singing Area and is a native of South Island. After accumulating in many previous games, she has already gained high popularity and naturally received strong support from the audience.
Of course, not all of the 5,000 spectators are from Bihai. There are not many who support Lu Chen, but their momentum is a bit lower than that of Xi Jia. It is estimated that after the pk, the number of votes in the venue will be at a disadvantage.
The rules and regulations of the "Singing China" tour PK make the team's singers usually have an advantage off the court, but when faced with local singers, it is difficult to gain the upper hand on the court, forming a relatively balanced situation between the two sides.
Who wins and who loses depends on the overall score!
According to the rules of the PK competition, the home players sang first, so Lu Chen temporarily retreated to the waiting area next to the stage.
Xi Jia changed into an electric guitar.
She held the guitar in her arms handsomely and said into the microphone: "Tonight, the song I brought to you is a work created by myself. Its name is Uninhabited Island."
"Hope you all like it!"
Wow!
The whole audience was in an uproar. Unexpectedly, Xi Jia actually produced an original work in this extremely important competition!
Anyone who is familiar with Xi Jia knows that she started from the audition of the Bihai Singing Area, continued to the qualifying, semi-finals and promotion rounds, and finally became the top ten singing area chief. All of them were covers of other people's songs.
Xi Jia's voice is very special, with a metallic texture and a slightly tearing magnetic quality. Coupled with her first-class singing skills and excellent stage presence, she has won the love of countless audiences and has made it all the way to the present.
In the blog, forum and forum of "Singing China", Xi Jia's fans are speculating which song she will choose to sing tonight. There are various opinions, but there is no saying that she will sing her own work.
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Moreover, she was up against Lu Chen, the strongest singer in the touring team, who had overwhelmed his opponents with his original works!
Isn't this using one's own shortcomings to counter the enemy's strong points?
Of course, many viewers don't know that whether they are team singers or regional contestants, the songs for the competition are prepared in advance, and it is impossible to suddenly change them when they go on stage for the PK.
Because all tour PK games are accompanied by live bands.
Xi Jia herself could not have guessed that she would face Lu Chen, but since she dared to come up with her first original work and use it in this crucial competition, she must be confident enough.
Xi Jia believes in her own strength, and her confidence is written on her face.
She held her head high and smiled until the band behind her played the intro!
The sonorous steel strings have an unusual rhythm and a cheerful and enthusiastic melody, instantly presenting the unique style of the summer island to the four judges and 5,000 spectators present.
Xi Jia’s unique female voice immediately joined this auditory feast!
Lu Chen, who was standing in the waiting area, suddenly straightened his back, with a look of surprise and surprise in his eyes.
Even after only listening to the previous paragraph, he was keenly aware that this original work by Xi Jia was unusual. It was not only excellent and classy, but also a fast and popular song that the audience loved.
This top 10 leader in the Bihai Singing District is definitely not an opponent that can be defeated easily.
But it was her wonderful performance that completely inspired Lu Chen's fighting spirit.
Only by defeating such an opponent can his victory be beyond doubt! ——
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ps: Today is a very special day. Well, everyone knows it. I wonder if there is anyone among the author’s readers who can congratulate him, (*^__^*). (To be continued.)