I Swapped Bodies With a Female Celebrity - Chapter 45

Everyone knew that Liu Qingcheng’s purpose for joining the singing competition this time was to defeat Qin Yunxuan!

As the reigning champion of the first round—and given the tangled history between her and Liu Qingcheng—Qin Yunxuan naturally had no intention of going down without a fight.

Add in the tabloids fanning the flames, and the internet was now flooded with talk of this fated showdown between the two beauties.

“A battle with new songs? This is going to be epic!”
“Liu Qingcheng lost yesterday, but today she’s definitely bringing something better. Can’t wait!”
“I’m more curious about whether Qin Yunxuan can top ‘Blue Lotus’ with something even more legendary!”
“I seriously doubt it—how did Qin Yunxuan suddenly get so good?”

Online, skepticism, anticipation, and heated debates swirled endlessly, pushing the show’s popularity to new heights.

Amid the expectations of hundreds of millions of fans, the second live episode of The Singer was finally about to begin.

Backstage, the contestants were all prepared.

“Tonight’s performance order follows last episode’s rankings. As the reigning champion, Qin Yunxuan will perform last, while newcomer Liu Qingcheng will take the stage second-to-last,” Director Chen announced, clapping his hands. “Everyone, get ready—we’re starting soon!”

The other singers couldn’t help but glance at Qin Yunxuan and Liu Qingcheng.

They all knew that the Qin-Liu rivalry was the focal point of this episode.

The production team’s decision to place them back-to-back was understandable.

But still… they were all competitors. No one wanted to be reduced to a mere supporting act.

Last time, Qin Yunxuan’s stunning performance of “Blue Lotus” had rightfully earned her the champion’s spot, leaving no room for complaints.

But this time, every contestant had come prepared to give it their all.

On the surface, it looked like a duel between two stars—but in reality, it was a battle of seven contenders, each vying for the spotlight.

Liu Qingcheng glanced at Qin Yunxuan nearby, a faint smile curling her lips.

With the new song Sister Zhang had given her, she was certain she could win this.

“Qin Yunxuan, just you wait. I’ll show everyone who the real queen is!”

…..

Finally, the live stage for The Singer’s second episode began.

Whether streaming online or through media broadcasts, the show had drawn massive attention.

“Director Chen, our viewership has already surpassed last episode’s peak, and the numbers are still climbing!”

A triumphant grin spread across Director Chen’s face. “Good. Keep monitoring the data in real-time. Notify me immediately if there’s any major fluctuation!”

On stage, the host’s voice rang out with passionate energy:

“Welcome to The Singer, Episode Two—Live Stage! Now, let’s invite our first performer…”

The heightened attention also meant greater pressure for the contestants.

Since it was a live broadcast, there was little room for error—any mistake would become a permanent stain on their record.

Fortunately, most singers had mentally prepared for this and had rehearsed thoroughly over the past few days.

The first performer, who had ranked last in the previous episode, knew that another poor showing would mean elimination.

Under that pressure, he chose a challenging song—and in this do-or-die moment, he surpassed himself, delivering an outstanding performance.

Though the spotlight was supposed to be on the Qin-Liu showdown, his rendition unexpectedly earned him a wave of new fans.

“Huh? This guy’s actually really good. I never noticed him before!”
“Yeah, his voice has this rich, magnetic quality. And today’s song? Absolutely nailed it!”
“I’m sold. What a pleasant surprise!”

When he stepped offstage, the singer looked utterly drained—but a satisfied smile lingered on his face.

The other contestants exchanged serious glances.

Looks like everyone came prepared.

The next few singers also gave strong performances, with only one or two making minor mistakes due to nerves.

But those slip-ups were negligible.

By the time Liu Qingcheng was about to take the stage, viewership surged to a new peak.

“Thirty-five million! We’ve hit thirty-five million live viewers online!”

Hearing this number, Director Chen finally let out a relieved breath.

We’re set. This is really happening.

“Next up, from Imperial Sky Entertainment—Liu Qingcheng! She’ll be performing a brand-new song titled I Don’t Want to Let Go!”

The audience erupted in excited chatter.

“A new song?! She’s really going for it!”
“This is it—the new song battle begins!”
“Qingcheng, Qingcheng, we love you!”

Holding a guitar, Liu Qingcheng stepped onto the stage, taking in the fervent faces and cheers of her fans.

A faint smile played on her lips as she briefly glanced backstage before beginning her performance.

“Remember that day, the same street corner,
But by your side, there was someone new…”

Backstage, Qin Lang listened to Liu Qingcheng’s new song, a thoughtful expression crossing his face.

Surprisingly, the song wasn’t bad.

By Earth’s standards, it was the kind of generic pop ballad that flooded the charts—but in this world, it was still considered decent.

The lyrics told the story of a girl who, after a breakup, sees her ex with someone else and struggles with lingering attachment.

It was a sentimental, almost obsessive portrayal of unwillingness to move on.

“The melody’s alright, but the lyrics are ridiculous. If you’re already broken up, why cling to it? If you didn’t cherish the relationship while it lasted, why act heartbroken after it’s over?”

Qin Lang shook his head. The whole thing made it seem like the guy had cheated.

But judging by the audience’s reaction… people were eating it up.

As the song ended, thunderous applause and cheers erupted.

Liu Qingcheng smiled—she had succeeded.

This song had given her boundless confidence.

“Qin Yunxuan, with a response like this… how can you possibly beat me now?” She exhaled softly, her thoughts triumphant.

On her way backstage, she crossed paths with Qin Yunxuan and deliberately stopped.

“So, Qin Yunxuan… what did you think of my song?”

Qin Lang rubbed his nose. Was Liu Qingcheng really this eager? Did she already assume she’d won?

“You really want my opinion?” He chuckled. “I’m just worried you might not be able to handle it.”

Liu Qingcheng’s eyes narrowed. “Are you saying… my song isn’t good enough?”

“Whether it’s good or not, we’ll let the music decide.” Qin Lang smiled. “You’ll find out soon enough.”

Watching his retreating figure, Liu Qingcheng gritted her teeth.

“Hmph. Acting all mysterious!”