Chapter 27: 027: Who Are You Calling a Tomboy?
The host and judges chimed in, making everyone on stage, in the audience, and in front of their televisions feel restless.
That’s right, the doubt is completely justified!
Even if Jay Chou and Fang Wenshan were here, they couldn’t write three hit songs in a row for three consecutive weeks, right?
Let’s talk about Jay Chou’s album released in January this year, Qi Li Xiang.
It includes a total of ten songs.
But only songs like My Domain, Qi Li Xiang, Excuse, Grandma, and Stranded were hits; not every song could be popular.
The hit rate was a mere 60%.
Uh…
Why would you call that ‘mere’?
Never mind.
Anyway, Shen Qing’s current hit rate is 100%.
…
Guangzhou.
Near Xinghai Conservatory of Music.
Zhou Bichang, the champion of the Guangzhou division, was having a small gathering with classmates.
The television in the restaurant was broadcasting the Super Girl competition from the Hangzhou division.
After listening to Zhang Liangying’s performance, Zhou Bichang’s expression seemed a bit solemn.
She is 20 years old this year, from Changsha, and her great-uncle was Lü Ji, the first chairman of the Chinese Musicians Association in New China.
She comes from a true musical family.
Moreover, she has been immersed in music since childhood and possesses exceptional singing skills.
Many predicted that she would be a strong contender for the championship of this Super Girl season.
“Bibi, don’t worry. I think Zhang Liangying is nothing special. If it weren’t for that poor kid writing songs for her, who would she be?”
“Exactly, Zhang Liangying is no match for you.”
“I don’t believe that kid can write new songs again.”
“I don’t believe it either.”
“Zhang Liangying said he improvises and doesn’t write songs beforehand. He’s bragging without a draft, really thinking he’s a musical genius?”
“…”
If you don’t study music, you won’t understand the difficulty of creation.
And these students from Xinghai Conservatory of Music know it well – the end-of-semester assignments are a living hell.
Therefore.
In their eyes, why could Shen Qing, a high school graduate, write so many good songs?
Luck!
It must be luck!
Facing the comfort of her classmates, Zhou Bichang felt a bit better. “Oh, she’s actually very talented too; her singing level isn’t worse than mine.”
Another short-haired tomboy said, “Bibi, you’re too humble. You’re much better than her. If Shen Qing’s songs were sung by you, they’d be much stronger than that woman’s.”
Zhou Bichang smiled and continued to watch the live broadcast.
At this moment.
There were also fans of Zhang Liangying in the small bar, and quite a few of them, all cheering for Zhang Liangying.
“Red High Heels is really beautiful.”
“Liangying looks good in it too; her styling tonight is beautiful.”
“Do you think Liangying can advance early?”
“Of course. That tomboy Ji Minjia isn’t as good-looking as Liangying, and the other girls can’t sing well. Only Liangying can advance early!”
Zhou Bichang’s mouth twitched.
Damn it!
Who are you calling a tomboy?
Your whole family are tomboys!
…
Studio.
Zhang Liangying was calm and composed.
After her performance just now, she found confidence in the song, and every move she made now carried a lazy and charming aura.
“Actually, all three of these songs were written by Shen Qing…”
“He writes songs very quickly.”
“In the time it takes me to eat a meal, he can write all the lyrics for a song.”
“I’m really not lying to everyone.”
As soon as she finished speaking.
The Liangfen in the audience eagerly shouted.
This is the benefit of die-hard fans.
Whatever you say, they believe it, and they applaud and cheer for you with unwavering conviction.
Zhang Lu got the answer he wanted and laughed, “This is incredible. A talent like this is exactly what Taihe Rye Music is looking for. I need to have a good chat with Shen Qing later.”
Zhang Lu’s ulterior motive was simple.
He really wanted to sign Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying.
After all, Zhang Lu had heard about Tianyu’s predatory contract terms.
So he knew that Zhang Liangying would not truly sign with Tianyu.
Today, he was playing the supporting role to Zhang Liangying and Shen Qing, wanting to offer a helping hand when Zhang Liangying confronted Tianyu in court, and then recruit both of them.
His little plan was indeed sound.
In her previous life, Zhang Liangying had the assistance of Huayi Brothers when she terminated her contract with Tianyu, and she subsequently became one of the singers heavily promoted by Huayi.
Zhang Liangying smiled without speaking in response to Zhang Lu’s open invitation.
Wang Han chuckled, “Teacher Hei Nan, please also give your comments on Liangying.”
Hei Nan smiled and said:
“President Zhang’s comments just now were very accurate and brilliant.”
“This song itself isn’t difficult, so it shouldn’t be a challenge for you, but to sing it well, it truly requires a subtle state, and your state today was very good, perfectly capturing the emotions conveyed by the song.”
“In short, it was great. Keep up the good work.”
Zhang Man continued:
“I’ll say a few words from a listener’s perspective.”
“The entire song gives a very comfortable feeling.”
“I can imagine a scene – a winter afternoon, the sun is just right, I’m sitting in a coffee shop in Beijing’s Second Ring Road, drinking a steaming cup of cappuccino, and your Red High Heels plays in my ears. What a pleasant scene.”
The three judges gave consecutive high evaluations, and the fans were exceptionally excited.
Can Liangying advance early?
…
The last contestant, Ding Ding, took the stage.
Her song was “She Came to My Concert,” which was included in Jacky Cheung’s 1999 album “Walking Through 1999.”
Shen Qing also liked this song.
Its rhythm is gentle, the lyrics are captivating, and it depicts a love story spanning twenty-three years with a soft, whispered melody.
It deeply touched the hearts of the listeners.
“She came to my concert”
“On our first date at seventeen”
“The boy queued all night for her”
“Half a year’s savings bought a pair of tickets”
“I sang until she was mesmerized”
“I sang until she was heartbroken”
“…”
This was Ding Ding’s first time singing such a gentle love song.
She wasn’t in the right state at all.
When the song ended, Ding Ding forced a smile – she was not satisfied with her performance.
Wang Han: “Please, the three judges, give your comments.”
Hei Nan: “Ding Ding, can you tell me why you chose this song? It’s not your usual style, and your outfit today is also very plain…”
The audience was stunned.
That’s right.
Why did Ding Ding change her style? Wasn’t she known for rock and R&B?
Today, she was wearing a black jacket and light-colored tight jeans, a huge departure from her usual persona.
Ding Ding: “A few days ago, an aunt said she liked listening to me sing and hoped I would sing Jacky Cheung’s ‘She Came to My Concert’.”
Hei Nan: “Actually, I strongly advise you not to change your style for others, Ding Ding. You should leverage your strengths, not challenge your weaknesses. You can’t sing this song with the right flavor…”
A bucket of cold water was poured on her, and Ding Ding was instantly stunned.
But Hei Nan was right…
She really shouldn’t have changed her style so casually, especially when her skills weren’t up to par. Doing so would only lead to a dead end.
“Why can Zhang Liangying change her style?” Ding Ding asked herself internally, then suddenly let out a wry laugh. “She can handle it, but I can’t… I really didn’t sing this song satisfactorily.”
…
All the comments were finished.
Wang Han and You Weiwei appeared.
You Weiwei: “Now, with warm applause, let’s welcome our seven contestants to the stage.”
Wang Han: “Welcome!”
You Weiwei: “Your performances have been witnessed by all. Of course, who will be in the PK Stage this round will be decided by our three judges and the text message votes.”
Wang Han: “Please, our staff, announce the results of the text message votes.”
Thanks to ‘Your Left Eye Slams My Right Eye’ for the 1000-point reward!
