Chapter 20: 020: Original, Original Again
“Damn, I’m getting goosebumps.”
“Heavens, what magic does this song have? Why am I trembling all over?”
“An ambitious person… a woman becoming an ambitious person!!!”
“These lyrics are amazing, and Zhang Liangying’s singing is also amazing. What was Shen Qing thinking to come up with lyrics like this? He and Liangying are truly a match made in heaven…”
“Zhang Liangying, I love you so much right now.”
“Only love Liangying!”
“…”
As the cheers from the audience were filled with astonishment and disbelief, Shen Qing knew that the song “Ambitious Person” had become a hit and was destined to be a sensation.
In his previous life, “Ambitious Person” was a hit. Now, crossing 20 years of time, it still rocked the entire venue. This is the charm of a classic song.
Meanwhile.
Zhang Liangying began to close her eyes, no longer paying attention to her surroundings, and poured her heart and soul into singing this song.
“An ambitious person, a woman becoming an ambitious person.”
“They laugh at me because they’re afraid.”
“I’m brave enough.”
“Is refusing to accept fate considered ambition?”
“Then I am an ambitious person by nature.”
“…”
These few lines of lyrics deeply touched the softest part of everyone’s heart. Many audience members were murmuring to themselves—is refusing to accept fate considered being an ambitious person?
If so, then we are all ambitious people!!!
However, Zhang Liangying bravely took action. Even though she lost her father at a young age and lived a difficult life, she persisted in her musical dreams.
Now she stands on a stage that is the focus of everyone’s attention.
And many of us don’t lack the courage to be ambitious people; we are just under the pressure of reality and cannot break free.
Now, Zhang Liangying represents ‘countless ambitious people.’ As long as Zhang Liangying moves forward on the Super Girl stage, everyone’s dreams will seem to be realized together.
“Liangying, you must succeed.”
“We are all ambitious people, but only you have successfully defied fate. You must carry on for us; we will always support you.”
“You must keep going, keep going!”
“…”
Zhang Liangying continued to sing, her eyes seemingly welling up with tears.
In her mind, past scenes flashed by rapidly—riding on her father’s shoulders to visit the zoo, her mother washing dishes in a restaurant to earn her tuition, being ridiculed by classmates after performing in a bar after junior high graduation… Shen Qing suddenly appeared in her life…
This girl, who had lost her father’s love early on, seemed to have found the fatherly love she had missed for a long time from Shen Qing.
“Then I am an ambitious person by nature.”
“Go dream, go chase, go ask a question.”
“What is the difference between me and a gentleman?”
“…”
After finishing the song, Zhang Liangying opened her eyes, as if seeing tens of thousands of people shouting her name in the audience, and the man was walking up with flowers.
As the music became more passionate again, her voice rose by three degrees.
If the first rendition was a protest against fate, then this time, this ambitious person was going to break through the heavens.
“How many roads have I walked, how many times have I fallen short,”
“How much pain have I endured, woo~”
“If I’m not crazy enough, how can I be worthy of”
“The burdens I’ve carried, woo~”
“…”
This time.
Zhang Liangying went all out, igniting the emotions of the entire venue. Both fans and passersby were humming along softly to her rhythm.
Even though the other contestants were incredibly jealous, they couldn’t help but be impressed by Zhang Liangying’s singing.
Facing such a “god-tier player,” bronze contestants were powerless to resist.
“I am me, the beloved, ambitious person.”
“If the world cannot contain me, I will break through it and become it.”
“Tame it, look me in the eye.”
“Tell it what I am.”
As the last line fell, Zhang Liangying seemed to have lost something and instinctively ran towards Shen Qing, seeking comfort.
Wang Han and You Weiwei, the two hosts, had their mouths agape. They watched as Zhang Liangying hugged Shen Qing.
Heavens!!!
Big gossip…
The photographer aimed his camera at the two of them.
The show’s director wouldn’t miss this moment; it was too sensational. He immediately instructed the director to focus the camera on them.
The lighting technician also reacted quickly.
He directly adjusted the lights to shine on their heads.
“Oh my god, she hugged him…”
“Damn, why do I want to cry?”
“Romantic!”
“A feeling of till death do us part.”
“The two of them are so sweet. Wow, thinking about how Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying met makes me want to cry.”
“I hope Shen Qing treats Zhang Liangying well. Liangying lost her father at a young age; she needs a man who loves her like a father.”
“But Shen Qing is three years younger than Zhang Liangying!?”
“Uh, what’s wrong with being three years younger? Can’t you be a father if you’re three years younger?”
“A… a younger father???”
“…”
Despite the audience’s varied reactions, no one disturbed them.
Everyone just watched them quietly. At this moment, even if they were kissing, no one would want to interrupt this sweetness.
Of course.
Shen Qing wouldn’t dare to do that.
After all, Liangying’s throat had just sung for a few minutes; it was time to rest and he would properly soothe her throat when they got back tonight.
Shen Qing hugged Zhang Liangying tightly, patted her back, and said with a smile, “Okay, okay, you sang wonderfully just now. I’m very satisfied!”
Zhang Liangying’s eyes lit up. She stood on her tiptoes and asked in surprise, “Really, Qing? I got a little carried away with my emotions towards the end.”
Shen Qing smiled and said, “Really! You’ve met all my requirements. As for the emotions… they were actually very good and very engaging for the audience…”
Zhang Liangying still wanted to hug him, even kiss him.
Shen Qing quickly grabbed her shoulders and pushed her to the edge of the stage, “Hurry, this is a live broadcast.”
Back on stage, Zhang Liangying received unprecedented cheers. Even the three judges stood up to applaud her.
“…”
As the applause gradually subsided, the two hosts came out to save the situation.
Wang Han laughed heartily, “Too exciting!”
You Weiwei also laughed, “Yes, Liangying was so invested in her performance just now, and this song ‘Ambitious Person’ was created by Shen Qing, so it’s normal for her to run over and thank Shen Qing.”
Wang Han: “Of course. If a girl wrote such a beautiful song for me, I’d marry her…”
You Weiwei: “Hahaha…”
Next.
Contestants No. 09 and No. 10 took the stage one after another.
One sang Lin Junjie’s “When You,” and the other actually sang an original song, “Don’t Be Afraid of Loneliness Anymore.”
However.
With Zhang Liangying’s performance as the benchmark, Ding Ding’s original song seemed dim in comparison, though it was slightly better than He Zuoyan’s.
Finally.
He Zuoyan was sent to the waiting area.
Now, the three contestants in the waiting area were assembled: No. 03 Shen Pinpin, No. 06 Zheng Jingwen, and No. 09 He Zuoyan.
The text message vote count was about to be revealed.
The one with the lowest count would be eliminated directly.
But a small incident occurred during this process.
When the staff were preparing the cards, they made a data error and eliminated Zheng Jingwen, who had the highest vote count among the three.
At that moment, Wang Han was stunned.
Because in the previous round’s text message reveal, Zheng Jingwen’s vote count was second only to Zhang Liangying’s. How could she be the lowest this round?
Wang Han was bewildered…
So.
He demanded to see the vote counts on the spot.
Fortunately, he was responsible. If he had announced the results directly as handed over by the staff, like You Weiwei would have, Zheng Jingwen would have been mistakenly eliminated this round.
When the vote counts were revealed, Zheng Jingwen indeed had the highest number of votes among the three. The lowest was Shen Pinpin, and Shen Pinpin was eliminated this round.
The reluctant farewells lasted for two minutes.
“…”
Wang Han: “Alright, there was a mix-up just now, which really made our emotions rollercoaster… Time is tight, so let’s move directly into the third elimination round…”
You Weiwei: “Next, the remaining 8 contestants will each have 40 seconds of acapella time. Yes, that’s right, acapella with no accompaniment.”
Wang Han: “As everyone knows, acapella is the ultimate test of skill. Let’s see who is the most powerful contestant in your heart?”
The first to perform was Ye Yiqian.
That’s right.
She chose Li Wen’s song again—”Good Mood.”
This girl really likes Li Wen.
“Yeah, yeah, yeah~”
“I’m in a good mood as soon as I see you.”
“I’m happy without warming up.”
“Because our eyes and ears have a tacit understanding.”
“You know how well I understand you.”
“Having you brings a good mood.”
“…”
This time, she sang well.
Because Wang Han and You Weiwei gave her a task, asking her to perform with expressions and actions, which played to her strengths—after all, she studied acting.
No. 02 Ji Minjia sang Andy Lau’s “Thank You for Your Love.” She adapted the song, giving it a somewhat cheesy, trendy, and relaxed feel.
It wasn’t until Zhang Liangying took the stage that the cheers at the venue reached their peak again. The more than 100 Liangfen fans were truly amazing.
They were arguably the best fans in the venue.
This time.
Zhang Liangying sang “Daughter Country.” Shen Qing had prepared half of the song for her, suitable for acapella on stage.
“Hello everyone!”
“The song I’m going to sing is called ‘Daughter Country.’ Its creative inspiration comes from the King of Daughter’s Kingdom in Journey to the West… That’s right, this song was also written by Shen Qing for me…”
As soon as she finished speaking.
Cheers erupted from the venue.
“Original? Another original!!”
“Damn, Shen Qing is too awesome.”
“No, with Shen Qing supporting Zhang Liangying, who can be her opponent?”
“…”
Wang Han and You Weiwei also started gossiping.
The two of them bantered back and forth, creating a lively atmosphere.
But the contestants behind them were miserable, their faces grim. “Damn it, why is it original again? Is there no end to this?”
Meanwhile.
Zhang Liangying cleared her throat—
“Why speak of royal power and wealth?”
“What fear do we have of rules and regulations?”
“My heart yearns a thousand times over.”
“Take me far away quickly.”
“Why chant of good and evil, compassion?”
“…”
Wang Han shivered all over, “Here we go again, I’m getting goosebumps…”
Hei Nan and Zhang Lu both gasped.
Zhang Liangying’s vocal tone is amazing!
“…”
Sichuan.
Li Yuchun was at home, watching the Super Girl live broadcast from the Hangzhou Division with her parents.
In the first two rounds tonight, she had already been stunned by Zhang Liangying. The two different singing styles had earned her admiration.
She knew very well that Zhang Liangying’s singing skills were superior to hers.
But now, you’re coming at her with another singing style?
Is there no end to this!!!
Chun-ge’s father touched the goosebumps on his arm and said calmly, “Listening to her song ‘Daughter Country’ made me immediately think of Zhu Lin’s King of Daughter’s Kingdom…”
Li Yuchun said impatiently, “Dad, stop thinking about your dream girl. Tell me, can I beat Zhang Liangying?”
