C2 The Moment the System Was Activated the Entire Audience Was Stunned by the Performance the Song D

"He wants to break into the industry? No way!" Faang Yaping crossed her arms, letting out a cold laugh. "The entertainment scene is all about young heartthrobs now. He's already twenty-nine. What does he think this is, some legend where you only start when you're old and gray?"

Ling Xuerou stayed silent. Reality was harsh; once you miss your prime, talent alone isn't enough.

Thankfully, besides the bar, Ling Xuerou had left Qin Mo another way out...

Faang Yaping watched Qin Mo on stage with suspicion. "He's not going to use your fame for publicity, is he? Just being the ex-husband of superstar Ling Xuerou could set him up for life..."

Ling Xuerou shook her head, her voice tinged with sadness. "He's not that kind of person. He doesn't care about anything... Let's go."

He didn't care about fame, marriage, or... her.

Ling Xuerou glanced back at the familiar figure on stage, her heart aching. From now on, they'd be strangers.

Her nose tingled, and tears threatened to fall. She lowered her head and hurried away.

On stage, Qin Mo watched Ling Xuerou leave, marking the end of their failed marriage. Starting with a divorce and a bar still not turning a profit, this time traveler had to start thinking about his own life.

Suddenly, he heard a cold electronic voice.

Ding... Congratulations, host, you have successfully activated the Entertainment King System!

Please click the "Activate" button to start the system!

A virtual screen appeared before Qin Mo.

Of course, every time travel story needs a system!

Qin Mo clicked the activate button, and a panel popped up.

Ding... Congratulations on activating the Entertainment King System. This system aims to help you advance entertainment on Blue Star. Please claim your starter pack!

Friendly reminder: This system is only a support tool. Achievements depend on your personal efforts. Work hard to outshine your peers, and don't just coast along!

This system has a sense of humor!

The starter pack includes: S-level Vocal Essence, S-level Guitar Mastery Essence, S-level Piano Mastery Essence, and a starting fund of $10,000.

What generous rewards!

The starter pack offers three S-level essences and ten thousand dollars?

I've got living expenses, skills, and a complete entertainment resource library.

At least things aren't too bleak.

Qin Mo used the three essences, and instantly, his mind felt refreshed as advanced knowledge of guitar and piano flooded in.

His throat felt cool, and even his fingers gained strength.

Now he felt capable of mastering various vocal styles, not just the raspy voice.

The customers below saw Qin Mo lost in thought and started clamoring.

"Hey, can you sing another song? We haven't had enough!"

"One more!"

"Not enough, not enough, I want a million more!"

"Boss, your style is really unique. I admire you. Sing another one like that, and the tips will keep coming!"

The middle-aged man speaking was dressed casually, yet his every move exuded a mature and steady confidence. He pulled out a stack of hundred-dollar bills from his bag and placed them on the table, signaling the waiter to deliver them to the stage.

That stack of cash was at least ten thousand dollars!

The combination of money and alcohol heightened the excitement in the room!

Qin Mo heard that cold electronic voice again.

Ding... Please check your new task: Sing a popular love song at the bar and achieve a 90% satisfaction rate from the audience. Reward: One S-grade arrangement essence!

Qin Mo was stunned.

The system is generous!

Usually, rewards start from the lowest level. But this one is S-grade right off the bat!

Arranging is a crucial part of music production, involving a secondary creation based on the melody after the lyrics and composition are complete. Composing refers to writing the main vocal melody. Arranging involves the instrumental parts that accompany this main melody, forming a song's backing track.

Composing requires inspiration, but arranging demands knowledge of various instruments and some experience. It's not something you can do without a solid foundation.

Although Qin Mo could arrange music, the S-grade essence he just received made him realize it was far beyond his current skills.

He immediately perked up.

Qin Mo spoke into the microphone, "So, what kind of song would the boss like to hear?"

The person hummed a few bars.

Qin Mo recognized it as a popular ballad, a slow and emotional song with quite poignant lyrics. Based on the style the customer suggested, Qin Mo chose a song that had once taken the entire nation by storm.

His long, calloused fingers rested on the piano keys.

"A song called 'Twilight' for everyone. Hope you enjoy it!"

A deep, soothing voice filled the room.

"After the whole summer's gone."

"The sadness hasn't faded."

...

"I still remember you saying goodbye with such iron resolve."

"In the dim light, there's an illusion of a scorching sun."

"The horizon at twilight sketches a farewell."

"Love enters an eternal night."

Each delicate note flowed from the black and white keys.

Qin Mo's exceptional playing and singing skills effortlessly drew the audience into the song's hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. It was as if the keys themselves were cloaked in sorrow, and through the watery melody, the audience found themselves beneath the glow of a setting sun, watching as the blood-red sunset slowly dipped below the horizon, with the mysterious night swallowing the world whole...

That profound sense of helplessness spread like a dark tide...

For the first time, the audience realized that the despair of a breakup could be rendered so exquisitely!

Qin Mo had absolute confidence in the song "Dusk." As a signature piece by the legendary love song artist, it dominated music charts from 2001 to 2003. In a world where entertainment was still catching up, this song was sure to move the audience. Indeed, as the song ended, the applause was thunderous.

Those without heartbreak experiences were touched by its beautiful melody and lyrics. Meanwhile, listeners with stories of their own found themselves wiping away tears, reminded of their own painful memories.

"Both songs were amazing! One requires life experience to truly appreciate, while the other is something everyone can enjoy."

"This is the best love song I've heard in my thirty years!"

"There's real talent out there! Who would've thought the owner of a small bar had the skills of a superstar?"

"What's the owner's name? I'm officially a fan!"

Most of the patrons at the music bar were true music lovers. The song resonated with everyone in the room!

Ding... A notification popped up: Audience satisfaction at 100%. Congratulations, task complete. Please claim your reward!

Qin Mo claimed the S-level composition essence from the virtual panel. After using it, a wealth of composition knowledge flooded his mind. He realized his previous understanding of composition was at a beginner's level!

Other patrons began scanning the QR code on their tables to tip, collectively adding up to a few thousand dollars. Qin Mo stood up and bowed in gratitude.

In the corner, a pair of exceptionally bright eyes were fixed on him the entire time.

The task was complete.

The crowd was filled with chants of "Encore!"

Qin Mo calculated based on the data he remembered: continuing to run the bar would only lead to losses. It would be better to close it down and transfer ownership sooner rather than later.

He didn't understand why Ling Xuerou left him a bar that was losing money when he was already broke.

Maybe she didn't know much about running a bar.

Qin Mo thought it best to transfer it first, avoid further investment, and pay Ling Xuerou back once he made some money.

Having ended the journey of his past life, or perhaps the journey of his current life's marriage, Qin Mo felt he needed a break.

He spoke into the microphone, announcing the bar's impending closure.