The Villain Just Want to Be a Slacker [Transmigration]

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"The wait is over! I'm so excited my hands are shaking!"

"I've been waiting all week for this! Finally, we get to watch the live stream!"

"Go Tangtang! You're the best!"

"Go Cui Yi!"

...

With the buzz from the first week's reputation and promotion, the live stream of Times Idol broke yet another record in its second week.

By the halfway point of the show, the atmosphere was electric. Some viewers even commented that it felt less like a talent show and more like a concert.

And it wasn't just the audience that was having a great time—the contestants were also thoroughly enjoying the stage. After all, this was an elimination round, and no one could guarantee they'd get another chance to perform. Everyone was making the most of it.

...

Ye Zexi's group was up last, and as it came time for their performance, the crowd's cheers surged like waves, louder and louder with every passing moment.

Even the host, Xi Shu, couldn't help but chuckle, saying, "Let me hear it—who's the name you're all shouting?"

The fans responded in perfect unison: "Ye Zexi!"

Xi Shu grinned, "Excellent. Up next, let's welcome Ye Zexi's group with their performance of 'It Ain't Cool Without Spending!'"

As soon as he finished speaking, the lights went dark.

After two short seconds, a single spotlight illuminated the stage, revealing the four contestants one by one.

When the camera finally focused on Ye Zexi, the music began—

"This is it! The performance I've been waiting for all night!"

"Go, Ye Zexi! Show them what you've got!"

As the rhythmic melody played, the harmonized voices of the four contestants echoed in the dark:

"Hey greedy, don't fret

What you see is what you get

You name it, I have it

What you see is what you get."①

"Go left, go left, just use your left hand, life's too short to think too hard."

The stage lights fully illuminated then, revealing Ye Zexi in a pink denim jacket. The deep, magnetic timbre of his voice immediately captivated the entire audience.

For a moment, the live chat was silent, then it exploded all at once:

"I'm losing it! This voice... It's like music to my ears!"

"Live performance! No autotune, all vocals on full display!"

"Ye Zexi!!! Forever a legend (yyds)!"

[In internet slang, "yyds" stands for "永远的神" (yǒng yuǎn de shén), which translates to "forever a god" or "legendary" in English. It's used in Chinese online communities to express admiration or respect for someone or something that is considered unbeatable, exceptional, or iconic. It's often used in contexts like performances, achievements, or people who have made a significant impact.]

The fans in the audience were just as stunned. It was their first time hearing Ye Zexi sing live, and it was unbelievably flawless!

It felt like attending a concert—what a treat!

In the crowd, Qu Xiao nodded in satisfaction. Ye Zexi was performing even better tonight than he had during rehearsals.

Shan Zeyu, equally impressed, leaned in and whispered to He Jinyun, "He was born for this stage. Trying to recruit him for your film is a complete waste of his talent."