Chapter 162 Let Him Be Completely Suppressed by Gilbert
Gilbert had been rivals with Arnold for so long that he could read him like a book.
Gilbert found it funny. True music lovers wouldn't need so many tricks to win.
He said, "Arnold, you're the senior; you pick. If you go first, I'll follow. If you go second, I'll start."
He didn't suggest Arnold go first, letting Arnold make the call himself.
This way, if Arnold lost, he couldn't blame the order.
Spending time with Elizabeth had taught Gilbert a few tricks.
By letting Arnold choose first, even Arnold's fans couldn't complain.
Arnold had hoped Gilbert would suggest he go first, but Gilbert let him decide.
So, Arnold didn't hold back.
He smiled and said, "Since you call me a senior, I'll go first and show you how it's done."
Arnold thought he was better than Gilbert in every way, so he was pretty cocky.
This confirmed the rumors about him being a bully and having a bad temper.
People were surprised to see Arnold act this way.
Gilbert gestured politely and said, "Please!"
This put Arnold on a pedestal.
If he lost to a junior, it would be embarrassing.
Arnold, used to being arrogant, didn't think much of it and thought he had Gilbert beat again.
He nodded to the host, signaling he was ready.
The host played the song for everyone to hear.
Afterward, she explained the rules.
This time, the audience wouldn't press buttons right away.
After both sang, they'd press green for the first singer and red for the second.
She then played the song, removing the original vocals and leaving just the accompaniment.
Lyrics appeared on the big screen.
Arnold didn't need to memorize the lyrics, just sing along, which was easy for him.
He started singing, looking at the screen.
The host had picked a lyrical song that suited both of them.
Arnold sang well, showing he had professional skills.
After he finished, the bar erupted in applause and cheers.
This boosted Arnold's confidence.
He smiled at Gilbert and said, "Your turn!"
Gilbert smiled back, "Alright!"
He didn't start right away but took out his phone and opened a translation app.
He walked over to the host and had a quick chat.
The host nodded.
Everyone was curious about their conversation.
Soon, the host announced, "This guest has adapted our song, which is allowed. He won't use the original accompaniment but will play the guitar himself. Please look forward to his performance."
The host's words surprised everyone.
[Isn't Gilbert being too cocky?]
[In half an hour, he not only memorized the song but also adapted it. Is he serious?]
[To win, Gilbert is really going all out, but it makes him look scared.]
[When the host played the original song, I recorded it. When Gilbert sings, I'll compare and see if he really memorized it.]
[I'm waiting to see Gilbert mess up.]
Arnold's fans kept posting sarcastic comments, eager to see Gilbert fail.
Gilbert and Elizabeth's fans were on edge and didn't respond to the taunts.
Memorizing and adapting a new song in half an hour did sound crazy.
After the host finished, Gilbert grabbed his guitar and took the center stage.
As he started playing, his whole vibe changed.
Then he began to sing.
Elizabeth noticed Gilbert's smart move; playing the guitar himself showcased his a cappella skills and his pleasant voice.
Sure enough, as soon as he started singing, it felt beautiful and ethereal.
He remembered most of the lyrics, and when he forgot, he just glanced at the screen.
He was really into the song, adding his own emotions and understanding.
The melody was mostly the same, but he made some impressive tweaks.
This made the song fit his voice and style better, making it more emotional and vivid.
It brought the performance of the song to a new height.
The whole room was silent, captivated by his singing.
When the song ended, Elizabeth started clapping, and others, still lost in the music, began to react.
Soon, almost everyone was clapping and cheering loudly.
Arnold's face turned sour.
He hadn't expected Gilbert to not only learn the song in half an hour but also adapt it.
How was this possible?
He suspected Gilbert had known the song beforehand and cheated.
After Gilbert finished, the host walked over, hugged him, and said she loved his version.
Then she asked everyone to vote.
The screen showed the results.
Everyone watched as the red bar kept rising, while the green bar barely moved.
In the end, the red bar won with over ninety percent of the votes.
Gilbert not only won but won overwhelmingly.
The host congratulated Gilbert and announced free drinks for his table all night.
Arnold couldn't accept this.
Especially since it was live-streamed to a domestic audience.
Losing so badly would hurt his reputation and status in the entertainment industry.
So he questioned Gilbert, "Did you really not hear this song before?"
He considered himself a genius singer but couldn't learn and adapt a song this quickly.
He didn't believe Gilbert could do it.
He thought Gilbert won because his adaptation was more innovative.
Gilbert wasn't surprised by Arnold's doubt.
"Arnold, just because you can't do something doesn't mean others can't. Whether you believe it or not, I really hadn't heard this song before today," he said.
Arnold clearly didn't believe it. "Really?"
He added sarcastically, "Then it seems you're a genius among geniuses in this area!"
Gilbert graciously accepted. "Thank you for the compliment!"
Arnold paused, full of doubt and disbelief.
Elizabeth wasn't surprised by Arnold's reaction; it was expected.
Arnold was extremely confident in himself.
He always thought he was a genius singer-songwriter, unmatched by many.
Especially when facing Gilbert, whom he had always suppressed and looked down upon, this feeling was magnified.
On the contrary, Elizabeth was somewhat surprised by Gilbert's performance and talent.
He was truly a genius delayed by Clark Entertainment.
Since Arnold didn't believe it, she would let him be completely overshadowed by Gilbert.
She would also let Gilbert fully prove his talent and ability; he was born to sing.
Elizabeth stood up and walked towards the stage.
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