Everyday Romance After Becoming a Billionaire

That was why he chose "Stubborn" by Mayday!

Su Ran was already a great singer, but with the boost from the Radiant Super Card, his skills had been taken to a whole new level. On stage, he showed no fear, looking more like a seasoned veteran as he reveled in the performance under the watchful eyes of thousands.

He wanted to prove something to everyone on behalf of this band from Anyang.

And "Stubborn" by Mayday was also a personal favorite of Su Ran's. Every line was filled with inspiration, encouraging young people who had faced setbacks to keep pushing forward.

Su Ran had only sung a few lines, but the fans in the audience were already captivated by his voice. Many of them noticed that the guest Lin Che had invited was incredibly handsome and an amazing singer.

At the judges' table, Reba's eyes lit up. She had seen Su Ran sing this song in private many times, but now that he was on stage, his presence and stage control were both rock-solid. Watching him sing wasn't just watching—it was a complete audio-visual experience.

The memory of him whining, 'Sister Naza, don't be mad, you're disrespecting me!' popped into her head, and she couldn't help but chuckle. 'Sometimes he's such a goofball, but right now, he has the aura of a total superstar.'

'Goofy when he should be, and serious when it counts. A man like that is witty, humorous, and even more attractive!'

「In front of the TV.」

It goes without saying that Liu Jinyu and the others were practically glued to the screen. They wished they could fly to the venue in Shanghai right that second and were tearing Xiao Wanqing apart in the group chat.

Xiao Wanqing: [Seriously, don't blame me. Su Ran was the one who told me not to tell you. He was worried that if you all came, the pressure would get to him and he wouldn't perform well.]

Liu Jinyu watched Su Ran on TV, looking as if he were possessed by Mayday's lead singer, Ah Xin, and completely owning the stage. [This is him 'not performing well'? Look at him! He's obviously loving being on a stage in front of tens of thousands of people. He probably wishes he was holding a concert at the Bird's Nest.]

At the venue, Xiao Wanqing felt just like a fangirl. She was also amazed; Su Ran was truly the kind of person who just came alive on stage. It had been the same back at the bar, but now he was on another level entirely.

What girl could possibly resist someone like that? He was handsome, talented, and singing on stage in front of tens of thousands. Watching Su Ran at that moment, fronting the SJ Band with the air of a superstar, would make any girl's heart flutter.

At that moment, Su Ran was indeed enjoying the atmosphere of being watched by tens of thousands of people more and more. He held the microphone with practiced ease and continued to sing…

[This is my last stubborn stand

I'll clench my fists and never let go

Is the next stop heaven?

Even disappointed, I can't despair

This is my stubborn pride

I'm singing out loud in the wind…]

At this point, Su Ran stopped singing. He stood quietly on stage as the sound of thirty thousand people singing the next lines in unison filled his ears…

[This time, I'll go wild for myself

Just this once, me and my stubborn stand…]

The judges looked out at the sea of blue lightsticks, everyone singing in unison. The scene was absolutely stunning.

Turning their gazes back to the stage, they couldn't help but admire the guest Lin Che had brought. His stage presence was stronger than any other contestant's this season. He was also a natural at interacting with the audience. Even though he wasn't the final act, his performance of "Stubborn" had already brought the venue to a fever pitch. This put immense pressure on the next performer, a male idol in a pink outfit scheduled to sing "Meow," who was now trembling in fear.

After the fans finished their part, the tempo of the music quickened. It was as if the song had reached the point where one had to fight for their dreams. A surge of adrenaline rushed through the crowd—an effect that could only be truly felt live.

[This is my last stubborn stand

I'll clench my fists and never let go

Is the next stop heaven?

Even disappointed, I can't despair

This is my stubborn pride

I'm singing out loud in the wind

This time, I'll go wild for myself]

Su Ran continued to sing, igniting the passion of the entire audience. Tens of thousands of people joined him in a massive singalong.

Before they knew it, the song was nearing its end. Su Ran moved from the edge of the stage back to his position in front of the band and held up the microphone, singing, "Even disappointed, I can't despair…"

He lowered the microphone, panting heavily, as the entire audience sang out in unison, "LA LA LA LA LA…"

The music stopped. Su Ran sang the final line a cappella: "Just this once, me and my stubborn stand!!!! Thank you!"

The stage lift slowly descended. All the members of the SJ Band stood up, waving to the live audience and the viewers watching at home.

Their opening was also their finale.

At that moment, waves of cheers erupted from the fans in the venue.

It was only then that the audience truly took notice, finally remembering the last-ranked contestant, Lin Che, and his SJ Band.

The audience, still wanting more, watched as the host came on stage. "Let's have a round of applause for our next contestant, who will be performing 'Meow'!"

The thirty thousand people in the audience: ...

...

「Backstage.」

"Su Ran…"

Su Ran was drinking some water to soothe his throat when Xiao Wanqing eagerly ran backstage and leaped onto him. "Su Ran, you were amazing!"

"Hiss—get down, get down! You're going to wreck my back one of these days."

"Tch, are your kidneys made of glass?" Xiao Wanqing retorted as she hopped off. She held up her phone. "Here, your women have something to say to you."

Lin Che and the others peeked over. 'Holy shit! If I didn't know you couldn't use beauty filters in a group video call, I would've doubted that the three women on the screen could actually be that beautiful.'

'I can't help but envy Su Ran,' he thought. 'Not bad, little bro! Juggling four of them... he must be having a wild time. No wonder his back's always giving him trouble.'

Liu Jinyu: [Well now, little brother, not bad. How does that one song go again? Something about 'Going with her to see your concert'? Right, Su Ran and Xiao Wanqing?]

Su Ran: [Not at all. I was singing for everyone. It's a very inspirational song.]

Xiao Wanqing: [What's the matter, Liu Jinyu? Getting jealous already?]

Liu Jinyu: [Don't get cocky. You'd better be at the airport to pick me up at eight tomorrow. I'm gonna kill you.]