The production team arranged the singers' rehearsals at different times. They were all stars, and time was money.
Qin Baobao rehearsed last because she needed to practice the song. Qin Ze had written it for her on Wednesday, and rehearsal was on Thursday. Time was tight—she only had one day. That day, she sang until her voice went hoarse.
Li Rongxing was probably the only singer who watched Qin Baobao's entire rehearsal, because she was scheduled right after him. He happened to have an event to attend that day, but he stayed anyway. Half out of curiosity—would this girl, who had burst onto the scene with two excellent songs, keep soaring or run out of talent? The other half was because he was interested in Qin Baobao. Li Rongxing had taken a liking to her. She was a girl with a flawless face and figure; he was a normal man, so how could he not be moved? Li Rongxing had been rumored to have affairs with several actresses in the industry, but none of those women compared to Qin Baobao. Not even close.
Li Rongxing was slyly malicious. He only smiled and said nothing, with no intention of explaining it to the other singers.
At the end, Xue Mei showed off a clear, soaring high note before gradually lowering it into something deep and subdued.
The music ended.
The crowd burst into applause, their cheers like waves crashing straight at the stage. Flashing stage lights illuminated every face in the audience as they clapped and shouted their approval.
"Now, please welcome our Queen of Ballads—Qin Baobao."
Applause rose from every direction.
Qin Baobao was clearly more popular than last time. Quite a few people had come to support her, though most were men. Some even whistled and laughed rowdily.
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