“Greetings, teachers. My assessment piece is—’Runan’.”
“Please guide me.”
When Nan Que’s voice sounded, it was like a gentle breeze carrying the mist of Jiangnan softly brushing past the ears.
“You brewed clear wine for me Candlelight shadows hold the poetry, do you know?”
Singing all night yesterday had left some aftereffects.
But when singing this song, his voice carried a just right hoarseness, like a calm lake under moonlight disturbed by a thrown stone—ripples clear yet slightly hazy.
“I search for you but cannot find the return date I dream of your eyes in my dreams If a moment of devotion awaits when hardship comes Parting words sigh as the moon resembles you”
His voice trembled slightly, each word seeming to narrate unspoken longing. Every lyric felt like carefully polished jade—warm and luminous.
【Delicious Delicious: I’m enchanted again…】
【Don’t Argue: Sounds good】
【Sings this well? Really?】
【Singing like this, I’ll allow you to earn money】
【Blank gifted Nan Que a Rocket (10001 coins)】
【Blank: Better than rap】
【Hahaha, dying of laughter, Brother Blank is targeting him again】
【Has Brother Blank fallen in love?】
【Blank gifted Nan Que a Rocket (10001 coins)】
【Blank: Not bad】
【Don’t Argue: .】
Nan Que was an atmosphere-type performer—the more praise he received, the better he performed.
Seeing his vote count now, he understood and grew calmer.
“I search for you until what dusk In my dreams, only a lone shadow stands Long drunk in two cities, paper sentiments each finding joy strand by strand, hair entwines around fingers, bewildering”
As the accompaniment faded, he sang the final line:
” strand by strand, hair entwines around fingers, bewildering…”
X. Xiao had been singing in his livestream for quite a while and was taking a break. As the monthly Double Hundred King, he had ten hours of gaming time. His original plan today was to finish singing and play games with his older siblings at home.
But Little Feathers kept clamoring to watch the excitement in the Assessment Hall, asking Xiao to observe the assessment livestream.
Zhu Mingxiao thought it might work—his throat was strained from singing too long. So he switched to the Assessment Hall to listen to other teachers sing, occasionally chiming in with playful comments.
He was surprised when Nan Que took the Mic. The recent drama had been intense; he’d heard about the streaming suspension and thought the assessment would be delayed, never expecting him to still show up.
【Wow! This teacher sings well!】
【Yeah, I could visualize the scenes—his voice suits the song perfectly】
【Good song choice, but his singing isn’t as good as our Xiao Xiao’s】
【Ancient-style pop must be his strength—the choice is indeed great】
【Is this the one who got everyone collectively scolded a few days ago?】
【Huh? It’s him? Then I’m annoyed—causing trouble right after arriving】
【Manager Miao Miao: Little Feathers, focus on our stream! No more of this! Be good!】
【Listening to Sister Miao】
Xiao glanced at the comments, sent a “Sounds great! Sounds great!” lucky red packet in the livestream, and left it at that.
Every singer who made it to the Hall had real talent—they weren’t deaf.
Nan Que’s song choice was excellent, but his singing was also outstanding.
Xiao could already imagine that if this were a Secondary Creation, it might stand alongside covers by top singers and even become his signature piece someday.
He’d been present during the initial assessment. Back then, Nan Que’s singing was somewhat immature and casual. Who knew he’d improve this much in just two weeks?
He sighed softly—the pressure was immense.
After Nan Que finished, Yin He was the first to unmute.
“Sung well.”
X. Diting: “Hahaha, so eager? What, Teacher Yin He wants to poach him?”
X. Yinhe: “Poach?”
Yin He feigned disdain with a light laugh, “Anyone can tell he’s one of my Hall’s kids.”
X. Jiuyue: “Wow~ Fight! Fight! It seems Teacher Nan Que’s ‘Runan’ has completely won over our two hosts!”
X. Miracle: “Indeed sung well, Nan Que. Been working hard lately? Much better than during the Hall entry assessment!”
Nan Que felt a bit embarrassed, “Ah, there are too many skilled teachers—I have to step up.”
X. Jiuyue: “Hahaha, so humble, Teacher Nan Que!”
X. Guandeng: “Alright, now that both Teacher Yin He and Teacher Diting have extended invitations, what’s your choice?”
Guandeng changed the music, suddenly intensifying the atmosphere—
Except it didn’t. Comments mocked Guandeng relentlessly.
【Teacher Guandeng: Let me create some mysterious vibes】
【Failed】
【Zero sense of mystery】
【It’s okay, Teacher Guandeng—still entertaining】
【The old-timer never gives up on creating content】
Nan Que: “Thank you for your favor, teachers. I choose Winter Hall.”
Guandeng: “Good! Congratulations to Teacher Yin He’s Winter Hall for gaining another strong member!”
【Applause applause】
【Delicious Delicious: Congrats Nan Nan, you can become regular now!】
【Sweet Bean: Congrats Nan Nan, you can become regular now!】
【Don’t Argue: Congrats Nan Nan】
【Blank: Congrats Nan Nan】
【Brother Blank has fallen after all】
【Kinda shipping them】
【Sealed Heart Locked Love If I Ship Again I’ll Die: Kinda shipping them】
【Don’t Argue: @Sealed Heart Locked Love If I Ship Again I’ll Die You’re not allowed to ship】
【Hahahaha】
After their assessments, contestants left the Mic one by one. The assessment teachers activated their Little Electric Men and took turns singing.
This was a staple of the Assessment Hall—many fans stayed till the end just to hear the teachers sing.
After his assessment, Nan Que heaved a huge sigh of relief and gulped down a full mug of water.
Zhang Zhe teased him, “Don’t need the bathroom now?”
Nan Que shot him a glare.
“Teacher Yin He’s Little Electric Man is so handsome—long flowing hair.” Nan Que immediately praised his mentor.
“I still prefer Teacher Diting’s Electric Man—more manly.”
“Teacher Guandeng’s looks so cute!”
“Yeah, all green like a grasshopper, just like his voice.”
The two huddled together, whispering critiques.
Yin He, who was singing, nearly broke character.
For assessment recording purposes, everyone was required to join the YY channel—Douzi’s livestream was essentially a rebroadcast.
So even though singers left the Mic in the livestream, their YY mics were still active.
Others who assessed earlier had already muted their mics.
Only this silly Nan Que, focused solely on watching the Little Electric Men in the livestream, forgot to mute his YY mic.
【Sisters, anyone hear static from Teacher Yin He’s side?】
【Hahaha, who’s whispering that the old-timer’s Electric Man looks like a grasshopper? Dying】
【Critiquing to their faces? Hahaha, whose mic isn’t muted? So brave】
【Don’t Argue: .】
【Delicious Delicious: …】
【Laughing myself rich—is it the last assessor?】
【Oh no, the old-timer holds grudges—careful or you’ll get refunded hahaha】
The two fools were immersed in watching Teacher Yin He’s Little Electric Man, completely missing the public comments.
“I’ve decided—my Electric Man will be a buff hunk too!”
“You’re broke.”
Zhang Zhe compromised, “Then at least make a fiercely handsome Little Bi Ga first.”
【Who’s the other one?】
【Reporting: It’s X. Zhe, obsessed with becoming a hunk hahaha】
【Well done, fans turning on their own】
【Day Zero in the Hall, already earning a Fine】
【Hahaha, double happiness】
【Double “joy” indeed】
【When it comes to viciousness, the comment sisters win】
Yin He struggled to hold back laughter until finishing the last two lines, then gritted his teeth and shouted, “Nan Que! Mic violation once—50 yuan, remember to pay the fine yourself!”
Nan Que: “Huh?!”
X. Diting: “Seems there’s another person—X. Zhe? You two living together?”
Zhe: “Huh?!”
X. Guandeng’s Little Electric Man leaned close to the screen, expression grim, “I look like a grasshopper?”
X. Diting: “Hahahaha!”
X. Jiuyue: “Old-timer, even the newcomers see through your traits—just accept it!”
X. Guandeng: (▼ヘ▼#)
X. Guandeng: “I’ll remember you two. I’ll show you what happens when you offend a host!”
Nan Que, Zhe: We’re done for…
X. Xiao’s livestream was also buzzing with excitement.
【Wow, these kids—sharing a room? Interesting】
【Newcomers bring so much content, great at creating moments hahaha】
【Pity them for offending the old-timer】
【The old-timer’s version of ‘starting the train’ is making a comeback】
【Hahaha, wasn’t the last victim our Xiao Xiao?】
【Fellow sufferers】
【Love to see it】
Xiao’s Electric Man maintained a constant smile, cheering them on.
“Alright, alright, Little Feathers, no kicking them while they’re down. The new kids aren’t fully familiar with livestreaming yet—let’s all be more understanding.”
“Of course, I hope Teacher Guandeng will be understanding too hahaha, though I’d also love to watch the drama.”
“Teacher Masaji, connect with me—let’s do a collab stream and have some fun~”