Long Live Ugly People!

"Thank you, Sister Lan."

A mechanical male voice came from behind the curtain. Although processed by a voice changer, the sincerity in his tone was still audible.

"Brother Long, are you thanking me?"

Li Lan was shocked.

She had actually been prepared to be snapped at again, as it wasn't the first time. She figured she'd get used to it after a few more times.

But she never expected that Dawei Tianlong, the master of witty retorts, wouldn't snap at her this time?

And he was thanking her so sincerely!

Wow, she was so touched!

Li Lan suddenly felt that all the hardships of being an emcee had vanished.

See? Even Brother Long was won over by me and thanked me.

How successful am I as an emcee!

Wang Xinzhe and Zhang Zheng on the mentor's panel were also taken aback. Both of them had been ready to smooth things over for Li Lan after she got snapped at.

They didn't expect Brother Long to suddenly change his ways.

"Brother Long is so gentle, I'm not used to it."

"Maybe the song moved him too, sob sob sob."

The audience was also surprised and started offering explanations for Brother Long.

Actually, Lin Mu was indeed grateful to Li Lan.

It wasn't because of Li Lan's excellent hosting skills or her resilient spirit of enduring insults without retorting.

It was because the question she asked perfectly allowed him to bring up the words he had prepared to fool Junior Feng with.

This female host is actually a little useful.

Amidst Li Lan's emotion, Lin Mu continued:

"The original intention behind creating this song was to speak out for ordinary people like me, who have plain appearances but harbor dreams!

Why can't I pursue the girl I love just because I'm not handsome?

Why can't I pursue my ideals just because I'm not handsome?

Why should I be ignored and only stand in the corner just because I'm not handsome?

Why?!

I want to tell everyone through this song that even an ugly freak like me has value, and there will be moments when I shine, Just like now!"

Lin Mu's voice was impassioned and resonant, moving those who heard it and inspiring them.

Clap clap clap!

Enthusiastic applause erupted from the venue. Many people were moved to tears, deeply touched.

"Brother Long spoke my mind!"

"Yeah, don't ugly people have human rights?!"

"Ugly people can shine too!"

"Handsome guys and beautiful girls, are you born special?!"

In real life, handsome and beautiful people are a minority after all. Most people's appearances are quite ordinary.

Many of these ordinary-looking people have suffered appearance discrimination and have deep-seated anxieties about their looks.

But that's the reality; people with outstanding appearances always have an advantage in many things.

However, Who has ever considered the feelings of ugly people?

Now, someone has considered it and even written a song for us ugly people.

Wow!

How touching!

"Brother Long, you're not ugly, you're the most handsome!"

The audience shouted.

A touching voice echoed from behind the curtain: "Thank you, everyone. I am ugly, but I am gentle. I hope one day the girl I like will stay for me."

"Wow! So Brother Long is like me, unable to win the favor of his beloved girl because of his ugly appearance!"

"I feel so much better!"

"Go, Brother Long! I'll cheer for myself too!"

Many male audience members of average appearance immediately felt a sense of shared experience. Thinking of the girl they liked who disdained them based on their looks, some even choked up.

When will ugly people ever stand up!

"Brother Long, I'm not a superficial person. Forget that girl and focus on me!"

"Brother Long, I'm still willing to have your babies!"

The female audience members were deeply moved by Brother Long's devotion.

Even though Brother Long is ugly, he's talented!

Once the show airs, he might even gain wealth!

They say talent and looks are rarely found together. As long as there's wealth, being a little ugly is acceptable!

"Thank you all for your encouragement. Ugly people, keep it up! Long live ugly people!"

Behind the curtain, the incredibly handsome Lin Mu sincerely thanked the audience.

This is perfect!

The label "Dawei Tianlong is ugly" has been firmly established.

Junior Feng, what are you going to do now?

Can you still connect Dawei Tianlong to me?

You're still too green to compete with me.

Hehehehe.

As expected, Feng Bingbing's expression on screen was completely chaotic.

Shock, confusion, anger, resentment, tears...

Her beautiful little face was a mess, like a broken doll.

"Instructor Feng Bingbing, I saw you looked very moved just now. Did this song touch you? Teacher Feng, Teacher Feng?"

Li Lan tossed the question to Feng Bingbing, but the girl was spacing out. Li Lan had to call her name twice before she snapped back to attention.

"I want to ask the Dawei Tianlong contestant a question."

Feng Bingbing bit her lip, still unwilling to give up.

"Host."

An urgent mechanical male voice came from behind the curtain:

"I really have something tonight. Can we speed this up?"

Li Lan was speechless and glanced at the detestable curtain.

Just when I thought you were getting better, you pull this stunt again, huh?

Li Lan patiently said, "Brother Long, Instructor Feng Bingbing is so beautiful. Can you just let her ask one question?"

The voice from behind the curtain said mercilessly, "I'm sorry, that girl agreed to have dinner with me tonight. I can't be late. I kindly request that all instructors begin voting now."

Wow!

Hooray!

The venue erupted in excitement.

"So Brother Long has a date tonight?"

"Brother Long is awesome. He's ignoring Feng Bingbing for the girl he likes."

"Feng Bingbing is out of reach. The girl next to him is much more reliable."

Li Lan couldn't do anything about this guy and turned to the instructor's seats.

"So, the four instructors, shall we vote?"

"Please wait a moment."

As soon as Li Lan finished speaking, the voice from behind the curtain spoke again.

"Brother Long, do you have anything else you'd like to say?" Li Lan was grinding her teeth.

Didn't you just say you were going on a date? What is it now?!

The voice from behind the curtain asked unhurriedly, "May I hear Teacher Zhou Yiyi's evaluation of my instrumental performance?"

Zhang Zheng and Wang Xinzhe's eyes lit up at this. Zhang Zheng immediately sat up straight and pressed, "Including all the instruments you performed today?"

"All instruments."

Wang Xinzhe: "Including the erhu?"

"Including the erhu."

Li Lan felt a sense of unease, but she could only turn to Zhou Yiyi.

"Then, Instructor Zhou Yiyi, do you have any comments on Brother Long's instrumental performance?"

Zhou Yiyi was a bit stunned.

What the hell do I know about playing musical instruments!

I spent three years practicing this face instead!

Only an idiot would practice instruments!

And the erhu?

More like an idiot!

Zhou Yiyi's mind raced, and he could barely maintain a basic smile on his face.

This was going to expose him the moment he opened his mouth.

He thought for a moment, sat up straight, and said with utmost seriousness:

"Player Dawei Tianlong's performance was very good, yes, very good."

Wang Xinzhe and Zhang Zheng: "..."

Audience: "..."

Zhou Yiyi's brainless fans: "Wow, Gege is saying such great things, Gege's voice is amazing!"

Pfft.

A clear laugh rang out, and Feng Bingbing burst into laughter without any pretense.

The audience also found it amusing. Just moments ago, Zhou Yiyi had said that Brother Long only knew piano and guitar and wasn't good at playing instruments.

Now he was earnestly slapping himself in the face. Was that really okay?

Zhang Zheng looked at the charmingly smiling Feng Bingbing, then at the curtain on the stage.

Hiss...

Why did he feel like Brother Long was standing up for Feng Bingbing?

He naturally knew about the incident last episode where Zhou Yiyi had barged into Feng Bingbing's dressing room.

Before, Brother Long's retorts to Zhou Yiyi were mild, but openly targeting him like this today felt a bit too aggressive.

Moreover, Feng Bingbing had tried multiple times to question Brother Long...

Zhang Zheng frowned.

Was there some secret between these two?