As the current hottest boy group Super July M’s leader, Yvonne Foster has grown more arrogant as his fame has increased. He’s already been on trending searches many times for similar inappropriate remarks, and he no longer cares about it.

He knows very well that as long as he doesn’t cross the line that would get him banned and keeps his female fans happy, his career won’t flop.

The photographer was stunned after hearing this. They were broadcasting live, and even a small mistake could become a live broadcast accident. If a contestant made a mistake, it was just stage effect, but if he made a mistake, he could lose his job.

Should he pan the camera to the audience?

Hesitating, he heard the chief director Eric Grant give a definite command, so he turned the camera.

Controversy brings heat, and heat brings fame to the show. Eric Grant certainly wouldn’t miss any trending topic.

The camera swept across...

Just as Yvonne Foster said, all the audience members below the stage were young people—not a single older viewer.

And just as Eric Grant expected, the live chat exploded, with netizens debating the comment.

“Is this really necessary? How much classier is your show than ‘The Shiny Avenue’? It’s all entertainment, don’t get so full of yourself!”

“Isn’t Yvonne right? This song really isn’t for young people. I don’t like it either.”

“The truth is always hard to hear, right? There’s nothing wrong with what he said. Do you get attacked just for telling the truth? I support Yvonne’s opinion, come at me, haters!”

“My dad watched with me, he loves this song and really dislikes this judge!”

“How young counts as young? My little brother in elementary school is already hyped up listening to it!”

...

“Fengqi Wutong, I’m giving you a ‘sixth tier’ score. I hope you’ll choose a song that fits the stage better next time. That’s the only way you’ll go further on this stage!”

As Yvonne Foster put down the scorecard, the scene was in an uproar again.

This was the first group to receive the lowest “sixth tier” score from a mentor, and also the only group to get both the highest and lowest scores—definitely a hot topic.

Fellow mentor Olivia Harris saw the score and her brows shot up instantly. She had given the highest score—wasn’t this just going against her?

Chief director Eric Grant had already decided not to cut a single second from this group’s segment in post-production.

“Feeling bad for Mr. Five for a second.”

Michael Bolton shook his head with a smile and whispered to his girlfriend, “Mr. Five can’t keep his spot in the front row now.”

Emily Thompson withdrew her gaze and let out a cold laugh.

Not knowing how to choose a target based on your own strengths, refusing to admit you’re immature—do you only grow through setbacks?

...

The camera turned to the last mentor.

The most senior superstar, William Howard, picked up the microphone and, under everyone’s gaze, shared his thoughts.

“There’s a saying: ‘Every act along the way startles the audience, every banquet along the way entertains the guests.’ I think everyone has their own taste, and no one needs to convince anyone else. In the end, it comes down to one thing: what you like is what matters.”

Even the mentors didn’t agree with each other, but the superstar’s words settled the debate: support whoever you like, there’s no need to argue over a song.

That’s why he’s the superstar—“what you like is what matters” is spot on.

In the audience, Brian Clark strongly agreed with this view.

—As long as I like it, who cares whose wife she is!

William Howard glanced at the two mentors beside him, and with no other choice, raised the “third tier” card. “This song is powerful and makes you want to move with the rhythm, but the male and female parts felt a bit lacking. I hope you keep working hard and bring even better performances to the show.”

Brian Clark bowed in thanks, and understood the score.

Olivia Harris gave a first-tier rating, Yvonne Foster gave a sixth-tier rating. As the senior, considering the show’s harmony, he gave a middle score—neutral, offending no one. There was nothing wrong with that.

The host took over on stage and announced the final result: “After the five mentors’ comments and scores, Fengqi Wutong’s final result is fourth tier!”

“Please move to the fourth row seats!”

“Alright, thank you!”

After Brian Clark and Grace Carter expressed their thanks, they waved and left the stage.

...

The camera showed the two of them walking back to the contestants’ seats.

Their reactions were completely different at this moment.

Grace Carter hung her head, looking dejected and full of self-blame, thinking it was her poor performance that led to this result.

Her reason for self-blame was simple and made sense.

—I sang all the lyrics, Brian didn’t have any lines, so how could it be his responsibility?

The camera caught Brian Clark’s expression—he was actually holding back a smile?

The viewers watching the live stream were stunned.

“Wow, he’s really chill! From the front row to third from last, and he’s still smiling?”

“The girl is so worried, how can he still have the nerve to smile? Dragged her down and still smiling, tsk!”

“Tsk tsk, he must be pretty confident in himself!”

How could a non-transmigrator understand the joy of a transmigrator?

The system notification sounded in Brian Clark’s ear.

[System task “Simple” completed. Congratulations, host, you have obtained the song component ‘Free and Easy’!]

At the same time, all the memories related to this song came flooding back.

This song was the one Phoenix Legend made a comeback with at a music festival. It’s super catchy and went viral on short video platforms.