"Uncle Parker as well." Emily Harris looked at David Parker and said, "Uncle Parker usually uses three idioms in a row, right? '丰神异彩' and '游刃有余' are only two."

"Really?" David Parker hadn't noticed himself, but he added another: "Emily is outstanding among her peers, so let's add '班行秀出.'"

"Uncle Parker is praising me, my stage performance value." Emily Harris smiled brightly.

When she was younger, she had some minor cosmetic work done; when she smiled, her eyes curved upward, full of energy like crescent moons. How could an idol not have had a little work done on her face?

"The main thing is to showcase skill and style." David Parker had the demeanor of a veteran artist—no Weibo, rarely accepted interviews, and was unaware that many netizens called him a "walking idiom dictionary" with quite a following.

"Who exactly is the surprise singer challenging?" After learning she was safe, Emily Harris became curious. The challenger hadn't appeared yet, like the Sword of Damocles hanging overhead.

"Maybe they're planning to challenge all of us." Sarah Clark declared firmly, "If my guess is right, then that's it."

David Parker: "I have the same judgment. The surprise guest is very courageous, and so far, everyone has performed steadily."

The singers in the hall were even more curious about the surprise guest. The previous two challengers were strong but still failed in succession. Is the newcomer really that bold?

"I really admire the challenger's courage to take on everyone." Henry Reed stood up and didn't sit back down, as he was the next performer on stage.

The stage lights flickered, making it feel like a star-studded moment. No wonder so many young people dream of becoming celebrities.

"This singer is hailed as a new-generation vocalist, and because of his moving low notes, he's known as the 'Bel Canto on the Shinkansen.' He is Henry Reed. Please welcome Teacher Henry Reed to perform for us." Nancy Foster introduced on stage.

The show "I Am Really a Singer" features hosts as music partners and allows contestants to act as hosts.

This season's host is Nancy Foster, who received 647 votes in this round—a high score.

Henry Reed adapted the Chinese song "Deserted Island" into a mix of Chinese and Japanese. He really doesn't speak Chinese, but that didn't stop him from performing. There was a legendary diva on Earth named Teresa Teng, who was selected by Japan's TBS as one of the "Five Great Divas of the Showa Era." She didn't speak Japanese, but by memorizing the pronunciation, she left behind many classic Japanese songs. This isn't a rumor but was said by lyricist Toyohisa Araki, who worked with her. That said, it was only in the early days—Teresa Teng was a language prodigy and soon could communicate freely in Japanese.

If a foreign star develops in a country for years and still can't learn the local language, it's clear they don't even have the sincerity to make money.

Votes for the Japanese singer: 699.

He even surpassed Sarah Clark. Foreigners singing Chinese songs is a recipe for success, and Henry Reed's adaptation truly conveyed the sadness of being stranded on a deserted island of love.

The final performer, David Parker, drew a viral Douyin song last round—a song with high popularity but seemingly little substance. But after David Parker took it back, his team rearranged it, and the song's meaning became grand and stirring. With the commanding voice of a general, he turned a shallow pop song into an epic about life and death on the battlefield—a transformation no one had imagined.

The audience was delighted: "I was brainwashed by these pop songs, but I never thought I could be cleansed by them," they said, offering enthusiastic applause for the brilliant performance.

As expected, he received the highest vote count of the night: 716.

David Parker returned to the gathering hall, and the singers inside stood up: "Uncle Parker's high notes blew me away," "When will I ever have that kind of vocal skill," "The arrangement was so unique—what instrument was the teacher on the far left of the band playing?"...

"A fisherman's drum, more commonly called a bamboo zither. It's a traditional Han Chinese instrument that dates back to Tang dynasty Daoist music, where Daoists would 'beat the fisherman's drum and sing Daoist songs.'" David Parker explained enthusiastically, "In mythology, Lan Caihe begged for alms by singing the 'Tata Song' with a fisherman's drum. Nowadays, it's mostly used in children's songs. Ashley Martinez and I discussed it for a long time before trying to add it in."

"Uncle Parker, you're so knowledgeable," said Sarah Clark. "I still don't know enough about traditional culture. I need to keep working hard so I can keep improving."

Sarah Clark was great at conversation—even if he was the king of small talk, his questions always hit David Parker's sweet spot, making the latter happy. In contrast, Emily Harris's attention was all on the name "Ashley Martinez" mentioned by Parker. A famous domestic producer, she had once asked him for songs for her previous album, but...

Lyricists and music producers may not be famous, but their status in the industry is extremely high.

The gathering hall was filled with joy, and for a moment, everyone forgot about the surprise challenger—until the screen dimmed and Nancy Foster began to introduce.

"This singer is hard to define." Nancy Foster saw the surprise guest's name on the cue card and was confused—wasn't Eric Carter already out? How could he still participate in the show?

Confusion was in her mind, but she continued the introduction: "His digital album sales were the annual double champion in 2018 and 2019, and fans call him a voice from heaven."

"Let's welcome the surprise singer—" Nancy Foster left the suspense hanging.

The stage went dark, then a spotlight shone on the entrance. The white light was dazzling, like a heavenly path, as a thin figure slowly walked out.