Qin Lang was startled and immediately raised his hands.
“I didn’t do anything! Are you trying to frame me? Everyone, bear witness—I didn’t lay a finger on her!”
A warning bell rang in Qin Lang’s mind. If she falsely accused him of assault, he’d have no way to clear his name.
“Let me remind you, there are surveillance cameras here. Even if you try to pin this on me, it won’t work—”
Suddenly, Qin Lang sensed something was wrong. Liu Qingcheng’s body went limp, collapsing to the ground.
“She actually fainted? Did she pass out from sheer rage?”
Qin Lang felt a headache coming on. How did this girl even survive in the entertainment industry if she’s this fragile?
But now wasn’t the time to dwell on that. Qin Lang scooped Liu Qingcheng up in his arms.
“Someone, quick! She fainted!”
……
Liu Qingcheng wasn’t seriously hurt—she had simply blacked out from extreme agitation. After some rest, she was fine.
“People actually faint from anger?!”
Qin Lang was stunned. He had always thought that only happened in fiction, yet here he was, witnessing it firsthand.
Still, he could understand.
Liu Qingcheng had been desperate to defeat him, even going all-in this time—only to be effortlessly crushed.
How could she not lose it?
“I wonder what the final results will be. If I actually lose to Liu Qingcheng, that’d be one hell of a joke.”
Fortunately, Qin Lang’s worries didn’t come true.
“Letting Go” claimed an indisputable victory, securing first place in the second round of The Singer, with Qin Lang retaining his title as the defending champion.
Liu Qingcheng’s performance, however, was disappointing.
Perhaps overshadowed by “Letting Go”, she only managed third place.
To be fair, in this world, her song “I Don’t Want to Let Go” wasn’t bad—unfortunately, she had run into Qin Lang, who hailed from Earth.
As the saying goes, “It’s not about recognizing quality—it’s about comparing it.”
And with Qin Lang’s earlier remarks, Liu Qingcheng was plunged into utter humiliation.
Though the second round of The Singer had ended, its impact was only just beginning to ripple out.
Online, fans were passionately discussing Qin Lang’s “Letting Go.”
“This song is so good—I’ve already looped it over ten times!”
“Qin Yunxuan’s voice is a perfect match for this song! Who said she couldn’t sing? That’s just baseless slander!”
“What I’m more curious about is… did Qin Yunxuan really write this after hearing Liu Qingcheng’s new song?”
“No way, right?”
“But this song does feel like a direct response to Liu Qingcheng’s. The scenarios are almost identical… though I prefer the emotions ‘Letting Go’ conveys!”
“Last week, I broke up with my boyfriend of three years. After listening to Liu Qingcheng’s song, I thought he was a complete jerk—unworthy of my love. But after hearing ‘Letting Go,’ I realized that moving on might be the best outcome for both of us.”
“Tomorrow is her wedding. I was planning to storm the venue with my buddies, but when I saw her photos on social media… she was smiling in a way I’d never seen before. So beautiful. I knew then… our separation was a mutual act of letting go.”
……
The second round of The Singer had given the internet plenty to talk about.
Soon, Qin Yunxuan’s new song became a trending topic once again.
Fans also debated whether “Letting Go” was truly written in just five minutes.
Some doubted it, some believed it, and others dismissed it as coincidence—or even a publicity stunt.
But regardless of the skepticism, the song was undeniably a smash hit.
“Xuanxuan, I never expected you to… create another masterpiece.”
On the way back, Manager Lin sighed in admiration.
Qin Lang smiled. “It’s nothing special. If I’ve achieved anything, it’s only because I stand on the shoulders of giants.”
Manager Lin didn’t quite grasp his meaning, assuming it was just humility.
“By the way, Jinxiu Apparel just called. They want you as their brand ambassador.”
Hearing this, Qin Lang smirked.
“They’re in a hurry, aren’t they?”
Manager Lin chuckled. “Can’t blame them. Jinxiu is about to launch a new line, and they’re being very selective with their ambassador. They initially chose Liu Qingcheng, but after yesterday’s chart incident, they decided she wasn’t a good fit. So…”
“So they waited to see today’s performance before finalizing?” Qin Lang shrugged. “What makes them so sure I’d accept?”
“Jinxiu is a top-tier domestic brand. Their past ambassadors were all A-list divas.” Manager Lin gave him a knowing look. “If you become their face, your status in the industry will skyrocket—maybe even break into the third-tier celebrity tier. You don’t want that?”
“Of course I do!”
This was an opportunity, and Qin Lang wasn’t foolish enough to refuse.
“Tomorrow, I’ll take you to Jinxiu’s headquarters to sign the contract.” Manager Lin grinned. “Huangtian Entertainment really played themselves this time.”
……
BANG!
Liu Qingcheng, lying on the hospital bed, hurled her tablet to the floor.
She had just woken up and checked online reactions to her Singer performance—only to find wall-to-wall praise for Qin Yunxuan.
Genius songwriter! Heavenly voice!
And every compliment directed at Qin Yunxuan seemed to drag her in as a foil.
What the hell? Am I just a stepping stone for Qin Yunxuan in everyone’s eyes?
The door creaked open. Manager Zhang walked in, her expression grim.
“Manager Zhang…” Liu Qingcheng muttered bitterly.
“The company is very dissatisfied with your performance,” Zhang Ping said coolly. “You lost to Qin Yunxuan on The Singer.”
Liu Qingcheng clenched her fists. “I know.”
“And now, the entire internet is mocking you for overestimating yourself.”
“I know.”
“There’s more bad news. Jinxiu Apparel has chosen Qin Yunxuan as their new ambassador.”
“…I know.”
“So… what’s your next move?”
Liu Qingcheng looked up, her eyes burning with resentment. “Manager Zhang, I refuse to accept this. I refuse to believe she wrote that song on the spot!”
“At least your fighting spirit isn’t broken.”
Manager Zhang nodded slightly. “But Qin Yunxuan’s rise is unstoppable now. We need to change tactics.”
“Change tactics?”
“Exactly. Later, reporters will interview you. Remember—you must praise Qin Yunxuan lavishly.”
“Why?!” Liu Qingcheng was baffled.
