A Low Rank Female Goes Viral Across the Galaxy-Chapter 85: One-Third of the Votes

Sak’s handling of the high notes in the second half was also excellent—a complete outpouring of emotion!

Paired with Jiang Qin’s accompaniment, the performance was, without a doubt, perfect.

The judges and the audience were once again left in awe.

More sensitive members of the audience were left with a hollow ache in their chests after it ended. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

It was a feeling that was difficult to put into words.

The first judge wiped the corner of his eye. "To be honest, this song truly moved me.

As you all know, I’m a Wolf Clan Genetic Beastman, and my partner is a Green Sheep Beastman.

Just as the lyrics say, I love her so much... it’s as if a wolf’s very genes destine it to be captivated by a sheep.

And her fear of my beast form is also an instinct carried in her genes.

I went to great lengths to get closer to her. I shaved off the fur of my beast form, clipped my sharp claws, and even wore a cute mascot costume.

I sprayed myself with grass-scented perfume every day to cover the scent of my Wolf Clan genes.

The lyrics of this song describe my entire journey, everything I’ve been through.

Whoever wrote these lyrics must truly understand this kind of desperate, all-consuming love!

I’m giving this song a perfect score. I hope my partner is listening right now, so she can understand just how deep my love for her is."

He wasn’t the only judge who’d had such a visceral, empathetic reaction.

The judges’ panel, apart from a few music industry veterans, also included many powerful and wealthy individuals.

There were both males and females.

But the majority were older males.

They were long past the age of passionate love; many were perhaps even estranged from their own partners.

But now, after hearing this song, they were reminded of the days when they pursued their own partners.

How they had humbled themselves, trying to win a love that would be returned.

But once they had that love, it was worn down by time, and now they could no longer feel that overwhelming passion, the feeling that they would give their lives for their lover.

’These days, it’s mostly about weighing the pros and cons.’

After all, tormented day after day by the genetic pain afflicting their minds, they craved solace more than love.

"Alright, would the judges please enter your final scores for this song.

And for our audience members, you can cast your votes by pressing the button on your armrest."

The large screen flickered as the numbers rolled in.

The final tally: an average score of 95.3, with 37.89 million votes from the live audience.

The total number of people in the audience was one hundred million.

She had single-handedly captured over a third of the votes, surpassing Xini to claim a firm hold on first place.

The Jiang Fan couldn’t help but roar with excitement, waving their colorful signs high in the air.

The fansite masters’ cameras never stopped clicking, capturing every gorgeous shot of Jiang Qin in her corner of the stage.

They had no time to pay attention to the next performers.

They immediately started processing the photos from their seats, uploading them directly to the forums.

In the dim light and shadows,

Jiang Qin stood in a corner, wearing a white blouse and a long yellow skirt, playing the Southern Flute with her eyes closed.

Though she was merely the accompanist, she was impossible to ignore, yet she never once stole the spotlight from Sak.

At the front of the stage was Sak in a white shirt and black trousers, wearing wolf ears and a wolf tail.

Behind him, partially in shadow, stood Jiang Qin.

In many of the photos, the two of them were framed together.

In the comments below, some people even started shipping them as a couple.

[Such a gorgeous performance! Miss Beta’s camera angles are as romantic and aesthetic as ever.]

[Mr. Big Gray Wolf and his Miss Little White Rabbit... oh my god, I think I’m starting to ship them!]

[The problem is he’s not a big gray wolf, he’s a fish-type wearing wolf ears! Snap out of it, ladies!]

[Hey ladies, I’m a Jiang Tang! Gray Wolf Genes, 18 years old, Spiritual Power Level A. I’m younger and way more handsome than that old geezer. Pick me!!!]

[Kiddo, my advice is to focus on your career first. At your age, you’re not exactly competitive.]

[Our Qin Bao is only 18. She’s in no rush, she can take her time and be picky.]

In just a few short minutes, several related topics were already trending in the Federation.

After all, with Jiang Qin’s score and vote count, she was pretty much guaranteed at least third place for this episode.

In truth, everyone felt she deserved first, but it was best not to jinx it, just in case something unexpected happened.

But even a guaranteed third place was a result impressive enough to shock the entire Federation!

This was the first time they hadn’t been completely steamrolled, so of course, it had to be publicized far and wide.

And so, the trending topics were once again flooded with the name Jiang Qin!

#A Wolf in Wolf’s Clothing, or a Simp in Wolf’s Clothing?#

#When It Comes to Pleading for Love, No One Gets It Like Jiang Qin#

#Mr. Big Gray Wolf and Miss Little White Rabbit#

#You in the Spotlight and Me in the Shadows#

#Jiang Qin Nabs a Third of Audience Votes, Third Place Is in the Bag#

But not everyone was celebrating. Plenty of people were furious.

Namely, the people who had forced Tianwen Entertainment to replace her. Right now, they were all eating their words, and it was humiliating.

The flood of posts and comments they’d made denouncing Tianwen Entertainment couldn’t be deleted now, and they read like a permanent criminal record.

So they were furious.

Of course, they didn’t regret jumping to conclusions and maliciously slandering someone without knowing all the facts.

They were just annoyed that the Federation’s so-called "Diamond-level" composers were so useless.

’They couldn’t even beat a single Bronze Level composer. They let her steal the show and made us all look like idiots.’

When the Jiang Fan demanded they apologize, they stubbornly retorted:

[How was I supposed to know she was this talented? I was just trying to protect the Federation’s reputation!]

[Exactly! How can you blame us? Who wouldn’t be scared seeing the words "Bronze Level"?

Have we won a single time recently? No!

They already mock us and look down on us in every other area. If we can’t even compete in entertainment, the Empire will despise us even more.

To put it bluntly, the only reason we haven’t been conquered by the Empire isn’t because they can’t do it, but because they don’t even want us!]

[Heh, what I want to know is, if Jiang Qin is so skilled, why didn’t she just qualify on her own merit earlier?

Why did she have to use her connections to get in as a "Bronze," inviting all this suspicion?]

The Jiang Fan: ???

[So, what you’re saying is, it’s our Qin Bao’s fault that you all spread malicious rumors about her?]

[Talk about blaming the victim!]

[You guys should enter the Fighting competition. I’m sure no one could get past the defense of your thick skin.]

[Everyone, stop arguing with them! Let’s go rally more votes for our Qin Bao!]

The off-site votes couldn’t affect the rankings, but they could increase Jiang Qin’s overall popularity.

Higher popularity meant more screen time and a better position on the official website’s rankings.

By the time the finals came around, it would be an open vote for the entire web.

And the songs from the preliminary rounds that ended up in the top ten for overall popularity would also receive bonus points.

If their Qin Bao made it to the finals only to lose because of those bonus points, they would probably cough up blood!

So the push had to start now!

This was why the fansite masters were in such a rush. Getting the pictures processed and uploaded quickly might help Jiang Qin win over some voters with her looks alone.