Chapter 41

Lang Qi and Xiao Tian stood backstage, looking nervously at the people on stage.Xiao Tian asked in a low voice, “What kind of medicine did you give her just now?””What else could it be? It’s what I usually take when I’m sleepy during filming.”Xiao Tian sighed. “It won’t have bad side effects on the body, right?””I don’t know. I usually just take one, but the Veiled Queen took three at once…”With that said, Xiao Tian became even more worried.Would the stimulant pills effectively counteracting the effects for someone who had taken sleeping pills? No one had ever tried it before, so they couldn’t be sure.There was warm applause outside.Two beams of stage lights shone down upon the two figures standing on the stage.Zhang Rong’s face was filled with a dazzling smile as if victory was in her hands.Meanwhile, the Veiled Queen standing to the side had her head lowered, without moving at all.The people in the audience could not see the Veiled Queen’s expression. They were subconsciously attracted to the sweet and beautiful Zhang Rong.The audience in the live broadcast room also saw the close-up footage of Zhang Rong.Immediately, the bullet screen was filled with people on their knees. “Goddess Zhang’s beauty is incredible!””With such good looks, it would be a pity not to become an actress.””When I watch Goddess Zhang’s music video, I feel that it’s a visual enjoyment.””Hearing is also enjoyable, right? Goddess Zhang’s looks and talent are both very high.””I’m a little disappointed with the Veiled Queen. She doesn’t have any stage presence at all! She’s not even moving. Is she sleeping?””I feel the same way. After all, she’s a stand-in who dares to stand on the same stage as the main character. She’s just waiting to be eliminated.”Zhang Rong’s fans were already prepared for the battle. When the live broadcast had begun, all the Zhangyin Pavilion fan club members had poured into the live broadcast room together, contributing to the flow of the entire live broadcast room.That feeling of being on standby for battle occupied most of the bullet screen.At the same time, Mu Xiao and Shi Mo also watched the live broadcast.As the music slowly played, Zhang Rong was the first to open her mouth.It was clear from the moment she opened her mouth that there was nothing special about her voice. It did not sound much different from something you would hear at an ordinary karaoke lounge. Fortunately for her, after a long period of practice, she could at least keep in the rhythm with the music.Zhang Rong was not worried about her performance at all. She continued to observe Sima Qi as she sang.Seeing that she was not moving at all, the smile on her face grew wider and she sang even sweeter.She knew that Sima Qi was just trying to hold on. Soon, she would make a complete fool of herself.Zhang Rong’s part in the song ended, so she turned an elegant gaze at Sima Qi.In the next second, Zhang Rong’s smile froze because Sima Qi smoothly followed up immediately after her.The venue, which had been silent just a moment ago, was shocked by Sima Qi’s ethereal voice.Many people gasped.Sima Qi closed her eyes as if completely immersed in the song. She had only sung a few lines, yet she could already reach people’s souls and cause them to tremble.On the bullet screen in the live broadcast room, the Zhangyin Pavilion fan club members were all silent.They felt the fear of their own members being instantly shot down.Zhang Rong held the microphone so tightly that the veins on her hand popped out. It was impossible. Sima Qi was already so sleepy. How was it possible that she could still sing so well?Suddenly, Sima Qi stopped singing. Instead, she said, “Everyone, sing together!”Then, she pointed the microphone towards the audience, without moving.A chorus of fans could be heard from below the stage.Zhang Rong was stunned for a moment before she glared at Sima Qi.She felt that Sima Qi had to be slacking off because she could no longer sing.It was true that Sima Qi was slacking off. A wave of sleepiness had just struck her, which prevented her from continuing to sing. Thus, she had to turn the microphone to the audience.That was probably because Lang Qi’s medicine had not fully taken effect yet and she was still very sleepy.Hence, she could only stall for time and make some adjustments.Zhang Rong seemed to see some hope again. She felt that Sima Qi was definitely not going to make it.After the chorus ended, Zhang Rong’s turn was to sing the next line.Zhang Rong followed Sima Qi’s example and sang a few lines before turning the microphone over to the audience.Her thought process was very simple. Since she was singing a duet, Sima Qi could not continue using this routine, right? So, she might as well just let the audience finish the singing.Therefore, after Zhang Rong had finished the four lines of lyrics, she looked at Sima Qi with interest, waiting to watch a good show.Sima Qi felt herself going through the struggle again. The drowsiness and excitement in her body were fighting each other.Finally, the excitement temporarily gained the upper hand.At this moment, her mind became clear again, and she smoothly caught the next line of lyrics.Once again, her heartfelt voice resonated throughout the entire venue.Instantly, the audience quietly listened, too afraid of missing out on even one line of lyrics. Their eyes were completely mesmerized by the sight before them.Zhang Rong was flustered.Why was Sima Qi still able to sing? Could it be that the sleeping pills had not worked?Every time Sima Qi opened her mouth, there was a strong contrast with Zhang Rong’s singing.Everyone could clearly feel that Zhang Rong’s voice was not beautiful. She sounded just like a singing robot without any emotions.The Veiled Queen was the one who was singing with her soul.