Zhang Wei's sensational move.
The livestreaming room exploded instantly.
He had already gained a large fanbase with his explosive, god-tier performance of "Exaggerated."
Now, he showcased his vocal mimicry skills.
Even singing such a square-dance hit, he had the audience shouting "Awesome!"
"How can one distinguish between male and female??"
"Damn, Zhang Wei's vocal mimicry made me hard!"
"Li Yunchuan also sings well. These two good buddies singing together, why do I smell romance?"
"I heard Zhang Wei and Li Yunchuan are from the same school, and they were inseparable back then."
"I'm shipping them, I'm shipping them..."
"Haha, you can ship this too? That's just absurd."
...
Among the Tingyu Singer Group.
Everyone was already laughing their heads off.
Zhao Zhicheng: "@Zhang Wei, @Li Yunchuan, why don't you just make it official."
Zhang Wei: "..."
Li Yunchuan: "..."
Yuge's Little Princess: "Haha, as expected of my Brother Wei. With this incredibly stable vocal mimicry, he can easily outshine any A-list female singer!"
Xiao E is Not a tomboy: "Brother Wei is amazing, he sounds more like a woman than I do!"
Slipperated Wolong: "Who's next?"
Zhao Zhicheng: "Haha, the next song is my solo!"
Zhao Zhicheng: "@Shen Qingfeng, @Shen Qingling, after you guys finish, it will be your main stage, right? Spill the beans, how many songs did Yuge give you?"
Shen Qingfeng: "Hehe, Master said that including the competition songs, there are three in total this time."
Slipperated Phoenix Fledgling: "Not bad, exactly ten songs. We, the Slipper Brothers, will be the finale!"
"Envious!!"
"Haha, this is our first time experiencing this style. We thought it was a bit cheesy at first, but once we got into it, it's really fun."
"Exactly. Not only do listeners get hooked on these types of songs, but the singers do too."
The members of the singer group were chatting heatedly in the group.
This time, Su Yu directly released a bunch of songs.
Letting them pick and choose to sing.
Since they were all square-dance hits, the requirements weren't very high, as long as they didn't sing off-key.
Everyone was in a playful mood, picking the songs they liked.
Some even formed impromptu groups.
In any case, everyone was having a great time.
Actually, to young people, these square-dance hits lacked sophistication.
Because apart from being catchy, they had no technical merit.
However, these songs were never intended for them. They were for middle-aged and elderly people. What they liked wasn't technically complex or profound songs. Most of them just wanted something to listen to, something memorable, easy to understand, and down-to-earth.
Especially for the square-dancing aunties, they needed bright rhythms that were not only pleasant to listen to but also allowed them to keep perfect rhythm while dancing.
...
Livestreaming room.
After the previous song finished.
The next was a new song.
"Two Butterflies"
Vocalist: Zhao Zhicheng
Lyrics: Tingyu
Music: Tingyu
This song was Zhao Zhicheng's solo.
In a private room of a club.
Liu Qiliang's phone was playing a livestream from a music platform.
"Come on, come on, you keep going!! Let's see if you can push me out of the top ten! Nobody understands square dancing better than I do!"
He held his phone, his eyes bloodshot.
The three singers could only watch from the side.
They had never seen the confident, even arrogant, Liu Qiliang in such a state.
At this moment, Liu Qiliang was trembling all over.
"My dear, you fly slowly,
Be careful of the rose with thorns ahead.
My dear, you open your mouth,
The fragrance in the wind will intoxicate you..."
After the verse part was sung.
The initially excited Liu Qiliang gradually calmed down.
"You and I, entwined, flutteringly fly,
Soaring through this mortal world, forever together,
Chasing you all my life,
Loving me a thousand times,
Not betraying my tenderness and your beauty..."
Liu Qiliang not only became calm physically but also his gaze became distant.
He looked straight ahead, his heart filled with a sourness as if he had eaten ten thousand catties of lemons.
If he had been unconvinced at the beginning,
After the bombardment of several songs, he gradually realized that there was an insurmountable gap between him and Tingyu.
Liu Qiliang seemed to be hallucinating.
In his ears, his own voice was repeatedly saying, "Nobody understands square dancing better than I do."
"I won't listen! I won't listen!!" Liu Qiliang frantically shook his head.
Seeing this, the three singers quickly stepped forward.
"Teacher Liu, what's wrong?"
"Shall I turn it off for you?"
Someone reached out, intending to close the livestream.
But Liu Qiliang stopped him with a gesture.
"Why would you turn it off? Such beautiful music!" Liu Qiliang said impatiently.
"Uh... Didn't you not want to listen?" The person awkwardly withdrew their hand.
Liu Qiliang opened his mouth, then sighed after a long moment: "You don't understand. Nobody understands square dancing better than I do..."
His tone was filled with helplessness and acknowledgment of Tingyu's songs.
That's right, the meaning of his catchphrase had changed from before.
Precisely because he understood square dancing, he knew what kind of impact these songs would have in the square dance community.
Others who listened simply found them cheesy, catchy, and intoxicating.
But Liu Qiliang was different; he understood the square dance market.
He knew that once these songs were released, dance troupes across the country would scramble for them!
"Then... Teacher Liu, we'll take our leave."
The three singers couldn't stay any longer.
They had originally intended to flatter Liu Qiliang while playing cards.
However, something like this had happened.
Now, whatever they said or did was wrong.
It was better to leave early and talk to him again when Liu Qiliang was in a better mood.
"Leave?" Liu Qiliang looked up. "Where to?"
"Ahem... My wife just messaged me on WeChat asking me to come back."
Someone waved their phone.
"Everyone stay here and listen to the music. Go back after it's finished." Liu Qiliang's tone was irrefutable.
Seeing this, the three singers could only smile wryly and nod.
...
As Tingyu's songs were released one after another.
The online fans became more and more active.
"It's over, I'm getting more hooked the more I listen!"
"My mind is full of 'Can't Stand It'!!"
"Sa Ri Lang is forever the god!"
"I like 'Love Transaction'!!"
"My whole family likes listening to 'Two Butterflies'!"
"Crazy! It's so late, but my mom is still using my phone to watch the livestream!"
"Haha, who isn't!"
"I'm watching the livestream with my mom, listening to music together, and we even chatted for a while."
"Me too. I usually don't have much to talk about with her, but today it feels like we have endless topics."
"Thank you, Tingyu, for bridging the gap between my mom and me!"
While some expressed gratitude, there were naturally some who sought attention.
Among this group were several popular influencers with millions of followers.
Their viewpoint was that this was not Tingyu's style.
Because in everyone's impression, Tingyu was a producer who wrote ancient and elegant pieces like "Blue and White Porcelain," ethereal and graceful songs like "Big Fish," or tear-jerking love songs like "Gentleman."
But "mouth-watering" songs like "Love Transaction" and "Can't Stand It" had caused Tingyu to lose his prestige.
He had lost his sophistication.
It was as if a lofty god had been demoted to the mortal realm.
...
ps: For self-preservation, "Two Butterflies" original singer: Pang Long, lyrics: Niu Chaoyang, music: Niu Chaoyang