TGPA Chapter 14: Hao Ge Is Quite Impressive
Photographic Memory: On the stage belonging to an online anchor, including but not limited to online and offline activities, one can possess the ability of photographic memory for lyrics, mic lyrics, music scores, and other related textual information.
At first glance, it seems that this newbie reward is quite ordinary, but upon closer inspection, Chen Hao nodded in approval, acknowledging it as a good ability.
The difference between a singing god who needs to look at the lyrics while singing and one who can fully immerse themselves in the performance may be subtle, but this slight difference determines the effectiveness of your singing. When singing with all your heart, the last thing you want is for the music to stop, the sound effects to be off, or to forget the lyrics.
When Chen Hao searched for a song within the platform's built-in music player and clicked on it, he closed his eyes, and the lyrics naturally appeared in his mind. It was a remarkable ability, albeit limited to being used as an anchor, it was sufficient. As a singing anchor, he probably wouldn't have much desire to go to KTV to sing in real life.
After calming his emotions a bit, he saw a private message from Yezi. He opened it and replied, "Okay, I'll add them right away. I'm going to do a video verification assessment on Channel 99 now. It's Saturday today, so, yeah, the day after tomorrow evening, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I'll have an hour of performance time on Channel 99. I hope you can come and support me then."
"Ah, that's great! We'll definitely come to support you. Don't forget to come back and speak in the public chat on the channel later. Singing anchors in that channel have the right to promote their performance events on the official channel, so it's not considered advertising, and you won't be banned by the management."
"I almost forgot if you didn't mention it. Leave a message for me with the song you want to hear, and I'll sing it for you later."
"Okay, you go ahead and do the assessment."
Before the assessment, Chen Hao first pasted the wallpaper he had bought that day onto the wall behind him. It was a black and white-themed living room wallpaper with some bright color accents. Then he adjusted the angle of the video and washed his face, applying some moisturizer. As an anchor, regardless of success, you must have a heart that can beautify yourself for your fans and the ability to prepare in advance.
Chen Hao's features were quite distinct, and his skin tone was good, but his facial features were somewhat ordinary. However, his eyes were bright, and his face shape was good. There's a saying now, right? Hair occupies fifty percent of beauty and handsomeness. Among celebrities, there are not many male stars who can shave their heads and still be called handsome, and there are not many female stars who can be beautiful without styling their hair.
Chen Hao's hair quality was very good, thick and dense, with a moderate hardness. From the perspective of a hairstylist, this was the best hair quality for achieving good results. Regardless of length, various styles could be managed. With short hair, all the hair was combed down to just half of the forehead, with more shaved on the sides and back, making it easy to maintain and style. Just grab the top of the hair with some hair clay, and you'll have a nice hairstyle. It was more suitable for someone like Chen Hao who didn't like to spend too much time grooming himself.
With a height of 183 centimeters and a weight of 75 kilograms, according to the current standard where thinness is considered beautiful, this was normal. But from the parents' point of view, their son was too thin. Although his body lacked exercise and no longer had obvious curves and edges, when he took off his clothes, you could still see that Chen Hao had a good foundation. Wearing a pair of black casual pants, a simple but presentable belt, and a white shirt, out of all the clothes in Chen Hao's wardrobe, only two sets were bought online, not expensive but eye-catching. He never wore them on ordinary days, just in case he became an anchor one day, at least he wouldn't be without clothes at the beginning.
As an anchor, you're a singer, not just someone who sings well. You're also an artist. The difference between you and offline artists is that you don't have to directly face the audience and fans. You demonstrate your talents in front of the camera. You're responsible to the viewers who watch you. Whether it's the background presented in the camera or you as an anchor, you need to live up to the viewers' expectations. At the very least, what the viewers see should be a clean and refreshing image, not a sloppy or dirty one.
Chen Hao was still a bit nervous for his first appearance in front of the camera. Originally, he wanted to ask someone for advice on how to adjust the video head effect. Now, upon hearing the reminder from the official account, he adjusted the brightness a bit, pulled the curtains closed. His skin was already good, and he didn't have any pimples. This was a natural gift that made both his older sisters envy him when they were younger, that is, he didn't get pimples no matter how spicy the food he ate. It had truly made Chen Xue and Chen Yu envy their younger brother endlessly.
"Alright, Haohao, you're looking energetic. You can enter Channel 99 now. From there, proceed to the assessment sub-channel. The locked sub-channel has been granted access directly for you. You can start conversing with the administrators and arrange for the assessment."
"Good, Haohao, join the voice channel and then click to start the live broadcast."
The assessment was straightforward. After going live, greet everyone and showcase your talents. That's what the assessment team needs to see. Whether you can engage well with the audience is up to you. Ninety-nine percent of people need time to develop that. We're not assessing that right now.
With a rendition of "Blue Lotus Flower," Haohao captivated the assessment team administrators. What impressed them the most was Haohao's performance. He sang without strain, mostly keeping his eyes open and occasionally closing them in moments of heartfelt delivery, which added to his score. Many performers sound great when singing, but when seen, their expressions or strained vocal efforts ruin the impression.
Half of the problem lies in the performer's image, while the other half relates to their stage presence. Some singers strain their voices to the point of distortion, sounding good to the ear but terrible to watch due to contorted expressions or visible strained efforts. Haohao didn't have these issues. As for his image, he wasn't aware of it himself. When he left Channel 99, the assessment team administrators were in contact with the administrator who found Haohao's black code. They reported the video assessment results for the streamer Haohao. Everything else was normal, but they added: "This Haohao guy looks a bit like the currently popular Korean actor Lee Min-ho, but rougher. Purely based on impression, he somewhat resembles Daniel Wu, quite rugged and impressive. With good packaging, he could be a hit material."
"Hey, bro, you look handsome!"
Entering without knocking, Chen Yu expressed her surprise. She had learned from their mother that her little brother had become a streamer, which she initially dismissed, as he had talked about attending an art school before and achieved nothing in over three years.
Haohao didn't bother arguing with her. He carried a deep sense of guilt toward his family. He had caused trouble in his youth, and after his family saved him, he left home to pursue his dream of becoming a big star. Over three years of drifting in Beijing, he had grown a lot. Now he had the confidence to do better. Not for compensation or repayment, just fulfilling his duties as a son. Claiming it was meaningless, he only intended to act on the day he succeeded.
"Sis, let's go shopping this afternoon. Help me pick out some clothes."
Sibling relationships were like this. Even without close ties, they could grow distant over time. However, when push came to shove, they might still stand by each other. If they didn't get along on ordinary days, it wasn't surprising.
"Sure, little bro. You look so handsome now. As your big sister, I haven't given you anything yet. I'll get you a set of stylish clothes."
In the end, they were still siblings. Despite the harsh words, they cared for each other. Seeing her little brother return after over three years of wandering, Yu, as his sister, couldn't deny her feelings.
Their older sister and her husband arrived. Unlike other farming families, Chen's family adjusted their mealtime according to Chen Yu's schedule due to her job. Today, their eldest daughter and her husband were also visiting. A few home-cooked dishes and a small bowl of pickled vegetables constituted the typical meal for drinking on the heated brick bed in the Northeast countryside.
"Come on, Defu, take a break from work this afternoon and have a drink."
"Dad, before we drink, there's something I need to tell you…"
Haohao gave his dad a warning glance. Seeing his elder sister's firm attitude, he didn't try to stop her.
"There's forty-two thousand here. It's the money you and mom have been sending to little bro over the years, a thousand each month, untouched. Little bro gave it to brother-in-law, saying it's for us to use in our name. Dad, you're running for village chief, right? We need to take care of everything inside out…"
Chen Yuanping's raised glass paused mid-air until his eldest daughter finished speaking, then he downed it in one gulp.
Qiao Xinmei tapped her son beside her. "Silly child."
Looking at her brother, Chen Yu realized she might not know him as well as she thought. Initially, she thought he came back to spend the family's money again, but his gesture indicated he had his own plans.