Chapter 147: The Rebirth of Twice-Cooked Pork!

Amidst the eager anticipation of the crowd, Ling Ziheng and Yin Mier stepped onto the stage together, both wearing masks.

"This performance completely exceeded everyone's expectations, both in theme and talent. I really want to know who the younger sister behind that mask actually is!"

Prompted by He Liang's clever questioning, Yin Mier removed her mask, causing everyone present to gasp in astonishment.

The young girl stood gracefully on the stage, smiling gently and warmly. Her smile shone like a ray of sunshine into the depths of everyone's heart, making her seem truly like the younger sister from the performance—exquisitely gentle, serene, yet poised and confident. Beneath that gentle and tranquil exterior, however, lay a hidden surge of fierce passion and pent-up, surging charisma.

"Who is she?"

"Why haven't I seen her before? Is she a newcomer?"

"She looks kind of familiar, but I can't quite remember her name..."

Amidst the murmurs, Yin Mier slowly spoke up, "Hello everyone, I am the comeback veteran—Yin Mier. Long time no see!"

As soon as this name was uttered, some members of the live audience and the viewers watching the broadcast slowly began to recall. Wasn't this Yin Mier, the first-place winner of a talent show from years ago? After the show, she had indeed shone brightly for a period, not only releasing her own original album but also starring in several major period and modern dramas. However, she had suddenly vanished after that and gradually faded from everyone's memory.

"Welcome, Mier. Long time no see. So, had you retired before?" Qin Yue asked out of curiosity.

"Actually, after placing in that talent show, I took on some movie roles and gained a bit of popularity. But right at that crucial juncture, I experienced some setbacks and lost my direction. I didn't know which way to strive and felt extremely lost. So at that time, I chose to enrich myself. I want to thank senior Ruoyu and the Ruoyu Studio for their cultivation and for giving me the opportunity to return to the stage." Yin Mier glanced around at the audience, her clear voice devoid of a trace of nervousness, flowing smoothly like a babbling brook.

Only then did everyone realize that Yin Mier had spent these years quietly cultivating herself, waiting for a comeback.

"That's truly not easy. I've had similar experiences myself; as everyone knows, I once left the hosting world for a year to travel and study. So I completely understand how Mier feels." He Liang's eyes held sincerity and understanding.

"Thank you, Teacher He, and thank you to everyone here and those watching the broadcast. I'm back!" Yin Mier's eyes welled with tears of emotion. She had finally returned. Thank you, Weiwei.

Lin Zhiwei quietly wiped a tear from the corner of her eye. Throughout the performance, she had still kept her heart in her mouth for Yin Mier. Although she knew Yin Mier had practiced with utmost dedication during these days and possessed immense natural talent, there was only one chance on stage. Under the spotlight, before thousands of viewers, any situation could happen. She had pulled it off, and that was a rebirth!

"I suppose everyone is curious: how did the Movie Emperor Ling think of finding Mier to collaborate on this stage?" He Liang asked the question lingering in everyone's mind.

The Feathers—Ling Ziheng's fan club members—were even more anxious, terrified that Yin Mier might have some ulterior motive, especially since she had suddenly burst onto the scene without any prior announcement and was the only female artist Ruoyu had publicly collaborated with and promoted in all these years.

"Mier was recommended to me by my vocal music teacher, May, in Country M. I looked at her resume, and it was exceptionally outstanding. My teacher May hoped I could help her return to the stage. This theme was extremely fitting for her, so as her senior, I lent her this stage so we could progress together," Ling Ziheng answered calmly, instantly dispelling all doubts from the fans.

So it was a recommendation from May, the pinnacle figure in the vocal music world. The entrustment of a respected mentor naturally had to be fulfilled. Furthermore, judging by Yin Mier's performance just moments ago, it was truly breathtaking.

"I see. That fits the theme perfectly—the two of them portrayed siblings making joint progress, and in private, it turns out to be a senior guiding a junior," He Liang realized instantly, timely helping Ling Ziheng clear up the audience's suspicions.

"That bitch Yin Mier!" Ye Lingyun smashed her phone in the backstage dressing room, gnashing her teeth as she hissed that name. "To think she actually pulled it off, getting the chance to collaborate with Ruoyu..."

Lin Zhi, if it weren't for you, Yin Mier would have been in the palm of my hand long ago. Maybe by now, she would have been assigned to some tycoon's bed, doing my bidding with no hope of ever rising again. With that fox-like charm of hers, she should have crawled back to where she belonged ages ago.

Hmph, it doesn't matter. You won't be gloating for much longer; this is nothing more than a flash in the pan for tonight's performance.

Once this show is over, both of you are finished.

With that thought, Ye Lingyun crossed her arms and regained her composure, calling out to the man in black standing by the door, "Mark!"

Hearing the call, Mark pushed the door open and entered, lowering his head to await instructions.

"Did you get the things I asked you to investigate earlier?"

"Yes, everything is ready, Boss."

"Very well. Then once this performance ends, I'll take matters into my own hands..." Ye Lingyun curved her red lips, stroking her long hair with satisfaction as the malice and triumph in her eyes became unabated.

When the interview concluded, Ling Ziheng still did not remove his mask. The two returned to the dressing room, and Yin Mier expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Boss, for your support!"

"No need, it was all arranged by Weiwei." Ling Ziheng took off his mask and tossed it casually to his little girl. After all, she had planned the whole thing, and to her, Yin Mier was already a recognized close friend.

"Mm," Yin Mier nodded, overwhelmed with emotion.

She couldn't remember how long it had been since she last felt the intense heat of the stage lights and the thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.

Before going on stage, she was still comforting herself, thinking she might just end up playing a supporting role and nobody would really pay attention to her.

Or worse, she might face attacks and abuse from her boss's fans, because it was hard not to arouse suspicion when a female artist who had been silent for years was suddenly arranged to appear on such a grand stage.

She owed all of this to Lin Zhiwei's arrangements. Weiwei had truly considered every single detail for her, including blending the artistic conception of the program, and even figuring out how her entrance and speech wouldn't provoke the aversion of the Feathers.

She secretly resolved in her heart that she would never let Weiwei down. Since she had been reborn, she had to work even harder to be worthy of Weiwei and that dust-covered name buried deep in her heart—Lin Zhi.