C30 If You Can't Sing Well I Won't Laugh at You
"Zhao Su, sing a song for us!" Zhao Yingying encouraged.
Zhao Su had hoped to keep a low profile, but suddenly found himself in the limelight. Reluctantly, he admitted, "I'm not really a singer; I've only participated in school choir performances."
Sheng Geng squinted and said, "Don't worry if you're not great, I won't laugh. After all, I was only 50th in a regional singing competition; not many can sing better than me."
"Sheng Geng is just trying to act cool."
"Host, don't back down, take him on in a contest!"
"I'm behind the Host!"
"Go for it, Host! I'll reward you with a gift!"
The audience in the livestream of the man with a dynamic presence was buzzing with excitement. It was obvious to the discerning observer that Sheng Geng was targeting Zhao Su.
Zhao Su had intended to spend a quiet evening in support of Luo Yuyan, but Sheng Geng had other plans, singling him out for confrontation.
This annoyed Zhao Su quite a bit.
He wasn't the type to easily let things go. Now that Sheng Geng was stirring up trouble, Zhao Su felt no need to be polite.
"System! Open the nearest Connection trigger point!" Zhao Su silently commanded.
Following his command, a map displaying trigger points opened up, revealing several flickering dots in the room.
Zhao Su spotted one of the dots on the microphone Sheng Geng was holding and immediately ordered the system, "Activate that trigger point."
"After activation, your voice will automatically be optimized to sound melodious. You'll receive a reward of ten million gold each time!"
Comforted by the system's message, Zhao Su's confidence grew.
Seeing Zhao Su's reticence, Sheng Geng smirked and proposed, "You seem a bit shy, Zhao Su. Why don't we sing together? If you don't do well, my voice might cover for you."
Zhao Su looked up and responded, "Alright, but I'd like to use the microphone you have there."
"Absolutely!"
Sheng Geng passed the microphone to Zhao Su with a triumphant grin, certain that Zhao Su was about to make a fool of himself.
Sheng Geng's reason for suggesting the duet was to highlight his singing prowess. Having participated in singing competitions, he was sure that Zhao Su would pale in comparison when they sang together.
When Luo Yuyan heard Zhao Su's dreadful singing, she might just fall for Sheng Geng. Sheng Geng believed that with his charm, winning her heart would be a breeze.
He was smugly content with that thought.
Zhao Su picked up the microphone and let out a test tone.
The system activated, and to his surprise, his voice carried a rhythmic melody.
Zhao Su shook the microphone, pleased with the sound.
Luo Yuyan clasped her hands in front of her, looking at Zhao Su with sweet admiration.
Sheng Geng sneered and said to Zhao Su, "Don't worry, I'll help you out."
"Great," Zhao Su replied.
The music started.
Sheng Geng began to sing, determined to surpass Zhao Su from the get-go.
If Zhao Su couldn't keep up, he'd be reduced to merely reciting lyrics and humming tunes.
At that point, Sheng Geng's voice would be highlighted, electrifying the crowd.
He was quite satisfied with this idea.
However, when Zhao Su started to sing, his voice was unwavering.
He sang the first line:
[Host, congratulations on obtaining 10 million gold coins!]
He continued with the second line:
[Host, congratulations on obtaining 10 million gold coins!]
As the song carried on, Zhao Su's funds increased continuously.
With the system's enhancement, even Zhao Su's humming became an enchanting melody.