Du Chunsheng returned to the singer's area.
The cheers from below the stage did not stop.
This song was a departure from the usual.
Although the lyrics spoke of dreams versus reality, the ultimate choice was reality.
Especially since this song was accompanied by a meticulously prepared MV, where the story was interpreted alongside the singing, enhancing immersion.
"You call this inspirational?"
"This is so youthful..."
"I get it, Teacher Li Shaojun wants to use this story to remind us how difficult the path of pursuing dreams is, and that we should give up early. I'm going to play this song for my dad so he stops forcing me to study..."
"Damn it, I drank this cup of chicken soup!"
"But for many people, this is indeed reality."
"Not playing by the rules, it has that 'Listening Rain' vibe from before."
"Haha, the theme is indeed unexpected, is he imitating Listening Rain?"
It had to be said, Li Shaojun's approach was excellent.
This song could be called inspirational, yet it was very realistic.
It made people think after listening.
The work that the ace producer spent years on was indeed impressive.
The angle was very shrewd.
The discussions of everyone.
Hearing these words, Li Shaojun didn't feel particularly happy, instead, a smile of disdain appeared on his face.
Since when did unexpected themes become Listening Rain's exclusive domain?
My theme, this one, took a full three years to produce!
...
"Next, please welcome singer Gong Juren to the stage!"
After the host finished speaking.
Listening Rain's fans erupted in a tsunami of cheers!
On stage.
The lights dimmed.
Gong Juren slowly walked out from the backstage.
He had attended many events and had considerable stage experience.
However, this time, he felt an inexplicable nervousness.
This was Brother Yu's first performance.
Among Brother Yu's group of singers, his vocal skill was at the very bottom.
Yet, Brother Yu had chosen him to lead the charge.
This kind of trust, I, Gong Juren, must perform this live perfectly!
To sing this song well, he had practiced day and night recently, ensuring every melody, every detail, was as perfect as possible.
All for today's moment.
I must not disgrace Brother Yu!!
When he picked up the microphone.
The band members thought it was time to start and all got into position, ready to play.
"Not yet."
Gong Juren's deep breath almost gave everyone present a scare.
"As per custom, I have a few words to say before singing..."
Gong Juren grinned.
Then he looked towards Su Yu in the viewing area.
"I've said these words countless times, but this is the first time I'm saying them in front of Brother Yu." As soon as he finished speaking.
The audience erupted in an uproar.
They understood.
This was Gong Juren's signature opening remark...
Audiences who had watched his live performances were almost all aware of it.
Moreover, many of them could recite it.
"Thank you, Brother Yu, for your trust and cultivation. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today. Your care yesterday has shaped my present self. Thank you!"
His tone was firm, his emotions sincere!
As his feelings deepened, his soul trembled!
Such emotion could move heaven and earth!
After speaking.
Gong Juren bowed deeply in the direction of Su Yu. When he looked up, his eyes were glistening with tears.
"Gong Juren, this guy, a model for us!" Zhao De was stunned.
"Damn, who among us could do that?" Zhou Tao was also stunned.
All of Su Yu's singers were completely dumbfounded.
They were all grateful to Su Yu, but to achieve what Gong Juren did was somewhat difficult.
It wasn't that they didn't want to do it, it was just too awkward, so awkward it felt like social death.
But this kid Gong Juren always managed to strike the right balance.
Too much and it's awkward, too little and it loses its charm.
This kind of balance was unlearnable.
Just like now.
If someone else had gone up, the whole audience would probably have felt an unbearable awkwardness, but with Gong Juren doing this, everyone felt a strange sense of being moved.
"It has to be him!"
Zhang Yang sighed softly, his voice filled with admiration!
"That's right, it has to be him!" Zhang Wei said with a face full of admiration.
Not just these members of Su Yu's singer group.
Even the live audience had some realization.
This might be why, despite so many talented singers, Su Yu chose Gong Juren.
"As expected of you!"
"I hereby name Gong Juren the strongest 'ass-kisser' under Su Yu!"
"Gong Juren has the demeanor of a King of Singers!"
"Come on, he's the weakest singer among Su Yu's group. The King of Singers is a pipe dream."
"Listening Rain is taking a big risk this time. Even if they chose Zhang Yang to sing a love song, with his current popularity, his chances of winning would be quite high."
"Who knows? Perhaps this Gong Juren is good at flattering. He's the first singer, besides Lin Yanyu, to sing three of Listening Rain's songs."
"If they lose the competition because he sings poorly later, it will be fun."
"Haha, I'm kind of looking forward to it."
"..."
Many of the passersby in the audience did not hold out much hope for Gong Juren.
After all, Gong Juren's previous two songs were not particularly difficult.
However, Su Yu, as the person involved.
Was somewhat moved to tears.
He hadn't expected that in Little Gong's heart, he was his benefactor.
To be honest, he chose him simply because the song suited him, and he hadn't thought that far ahead at the time...
"Go for it!"
Su Yu mouthed the words to him with a smile.
A beautiful misunderstanding, there was no need to explain.
Once Little Gong's strength improves, and he's given a few more hit songs, making him the King of Singers would be relatively simple.
"Mhm, mhm!" Gong Juren saw Su Yu's response.
He immediately nodded vigorously.
Then, wiping away his tears, he smiled at the band members and said, "Teachers, let's begin!"
After saying that, he took a deep breath.
He calmed the emotions in his heart.
This was the first time singing his song in front of Brother Yu.
Today, I, Gong Juren, will perform well no matter what, I cannot disgrace Brother Yu!
The prelude began.
The song information appeared on the big screen.
"Stubbornness"
Performed by: Gong Juren
Lyrics by: Listening Rain
Music by: Listening Rain
The prelude of this song was classical and upbeat, coupled with the underlying guitar strumming.
It gave the audience a feeling of vibrant energy.
What surprised the audience was that, just from the prelude, it was completely different from all of Listening Rain's previous songs.
"When I'm different from the world,
Then let me be different,
For me, persistence is using the rigid to overcome the rigid.
If I compromise with myself,
If I lie to myself,
Even if others forgive,
I cannot forgive..."
Gong Juren's vocal tone was excellent, full of youthful vigor.
It brought more nonchalance and strength to this inspirational song.
In the chorus, he sang with particular determination.
Su Yu's song seemed tailor-made for him, perfectly fitting his current mindset.
No compromise, using rigidity to overcome rigidity!
He had never lacked material possessions since childhood.
What he lacked was the recognition of others.
This was the most important reason why he chose to become a singer.
The audience below gradually realized that something was not quite right.
While their bodies swayed to the rhythm, their minds were filled with confusion.
Listening Rain's song turned out to be a very pure inspirational song!
Didn't he specialize in finding unique themes?
Why was he the opposite of Li Shaojun this time?
He wrote a traditional theme, while Li Shaojun took a unique approach?
Moreover, the lyrics of this song.
So direct!
This directness wasn't in the literal sense.
It was a directness that struck the heart!
It was the kind of lyrics that could instantly resonate with the audience!
"The most beautiful wish,
Is definitely the most crazy.
I am my own god,
In the place where I live!"
After singing this line.
There was a noticeable stir from below the stage.
"Such fierce lyrics!"
When everyone heard the line "I am my own god," they all got goosebumps!
Giving up on dreams is easy.
Persisting in dreams is difficult.
This belief in controlling one's life, being as firm as a rock, is what makes dreams most touching!