Chapter 457: Chapter 457: 435 - Wearing a Mask isn't a Problem_1

Lin Yuan’s mind was in chaos.

For the next two days, he hardly wrote his novel. Instead, he found himself scrolling through internet news about “The Masked Singer”. This issue had fully triggered his alarm bells. For the first time in his life, he was so engrossed in entertainment news.

“This program is legit!”

“After all, it’s produced by the team behind ‘Bloom’. The quality is definitely guaranteed. The investment is the highest ever, and undoubtedly the King and Queen of Singing will participate. Just thinking about it gives me excitement!”

“Props to the show’s creators!”

“It’s a merger of the four continents of Qin, Qi, Chu, and Yan, boasting countless top-tier singers. To last till the end on such a stage is a tremendous honor for any singer. The unveiling of the final champion will be like a coronation ceremony!”

“The champion is bound to be either the King or Queen of Singing.”

“I think that’s not necessarily the case. Headline singers also have a chance. Have you all forgotten Jiang Kui from the Battle of the Gods last year? She stepped into the limelight by competing with the King and Queen of Singing. The industry rates her singing abilities on par with them. What she lacks is simply popularity and data!”

“…”

According to the rules of “The Masked Singer”, singers have to perform masked. Once the mask is on, who can tell if you’re a headline singer or the King or Queen of Singing? Unless the singer has a highly unique voice, most of them would leave the audience befuddled once they put on the mask.

Moreover…

The overall caliber of singers from Blue Star is very high. Unless their voices are distinctively memorable, 80% of the singers can disguise their vocal traits. With the large population in the four continents, star singers are numerous!

Where would you even begin guessing?

The thought of it was too exciting!

In fact, not only Lin Yuan was following this show closely, but the music circles of Qin, Qi, Chu, and Yan were all paying attention. Insiders were certain that many of the King and Queen of Singing would be tempted by the show.

It’s simple!

Attention!

The show was already on fire even before it started airing. The mere release of its rules caused a collective craze among netizens. With the resulting viewership ratings, who wouldn’t want to prove their mettle before audiences from the four continents?

“Also…”

“According to the show’s crew, the judging panel will change every time. It is almost guaranteed that personalities on par with Maestro will appear every episode. Singing in front of Maestro, and even getting evaluated by him while wearing a mask…

“Impressive!”

“Feels epic.”

“The performers on stage might be the King or Queen of Singing, and Maestro might be in the judges’ panel. Other judges will guide the audience to keep guessing. It scores full points from professionalism to fun. I can’t see any reason why this show wouldn’t be a hit.”

“Don’t forget!”

“The show isn’t just made by the company behind ‘Bloom’, but is also led by the Literature and Art Association. A good performance on this show can get you recorded in the Association’s files.”

“…”

Shows going viral before they air isn’t unheard of. However, for a show to reach this level of hype even before broadcast, “The Masked Singer” was a first. Just the announcement of this show had audiences across the four continents on their toes with anticipation!

…

Lin Yuan, being engrossed in this thought, seemed to be in deep contemplation at home. It was baffling for his family. His sister, Lin Yao, even offered him the egg yolk she was about to enjoy.

“I don’t feel like eating today.”

She sympathetically said, “You have it.”

Lin Yuan quickly popped the egg yolk into his mouth. He then affectionately stroked his sister’s hair and said with gratitude, “To thank you, I’ve decided to leave all the vegetables tonight for you.”

“In your dreams.”

Lin Yao rolled her eyes and walked off.

Lin Xuan sat on the sofa and turned on the TV. Immediately, news filled the room: “Since the release of the news about ‘The Masked Singer’, a new type of music variety show, it has gained widespread attention. A number of maestros, including Teacher Yang Zhongming, have publicly announced that they will appear on the program as judges, and they are willing to contribute to the development of Blue Star’s music…”

“This show is definitely going to be a hit.”

Lin Xuan commented delightedly, “Looks like there’s a new variety show to follow. ‘Bloom’ can’t even compare to this one. It’s just a matter of seeing whether my favorite singers will participate.”

Suddenly,

Lin Xuan turned to look at Lin Yuan, “Has your Xian Yu, alias Maestro Junior, not been invited? If you participate in ‘The Masked Singer’, as your sister I would enjoy watching the show even more. I’ve never seen my own little brother on TV!”

“I’m considering it.”

Lin Yuan replied flatly.

Lin Xuan nodded and asked again, “When are you planning to release Chu Kuang’s new book? I need to reserve a section for it in advance. However, I’m just giving you a heads up, there’s no need to rush Chu Kuang.”

“Still writing.”

In fact, since hearing about “The Masked Singer”, Lin Yuan hadn’t written a word. He suddenly asked his sister, “Didn’t I used to not be camera-shy, or even enjoyed taking photos with you?”

Lin Xuan was taken aback, “Afraid of cameras?”

Lin Yuan nodded, “Now, every time I’m in front of a camera, I feel instinctively uncomfortable, like I need to dodge.”

“How could that be?”

Lin Xuan immediately looked worried, “You used to be quite natural when getting photographed. Besides, your childhood dream was to be a singer, to enjoy standing under the spotlight. Why has it changed to this? Is it because of your voice?”

Lin Yuan was silent.

Setting aside the news, Lin Xuan got up and started pacing, “No wonder you looked so uncomfortable when Yao Yao filmed you having a tooth pulled last time. I thought you were worried it might seem embarrassing, but it turns out the camera made you uncomfortable?”

“That was a good day.”

Being filmed by Yao Yao was just about bearable.

Lin Xuan bit her lip, “It must be a psychological issue. Let me help you find a psychologist to take a look. Don’t feel burdened. You didn’t have this problem when you were younger. It must be something you encountered later that triggered it.”

“A psychologist?”

Lin Yuan said, “I’ll find one myself.”

Lin Xuan took a deep breath, filled with various worries, “The people you know are definitely better than the ones I do. Just remember to find a psychologist as soon as possible. I’m afraid it might become a problem later on.”

“Alright.”

Lin Yuan nodded, trying to comfort his sister, “There are no other problems, I’m just a bit uncomfortable with cameras. I’m fine if there aren’t any cameras around. Try filming me with your phone.”

“Film you?”

Lin Yuan nodded.

He picked up the hat that Lin Yao had left on the sofa and used a thick mask to cover his face. Then, he let his sister film him with her phone. The discomfort was minimal, completely manageable—

He was fine with a mask on!