Chapter 123 Opportunities Must Be Fought For

The end of the month was fast approaching.

November's ancient style new song charts were naturally dominated by "Blue and White Porcelain."

Not only that, but the top spot on the popular songs chart was also occupied by "Blue and White Porcelain," with "The Red Ling" taking second place.

The popular songs chart was divided by season. Based on current data, "Blue and White Porcelain's" first place was expected to hold until the chart was updated for the new year.

Starry Entertainment.

Composition Department.

"This is the demo for the documentary's theme song," Su Yu handed over a black USB drive.

"You always handle things in a way that puts me at ease," Zhao Yuan said with a smile after taking it.

The song was urgent, and the client didn't require an extremely high level of quality.

Therefore, the song and singer fees were packaged at thirty million and given to the headquarters.

The company was tasked with finding a singer to record it.

After submitting the demo, they would receive the remaining payment if it was approved.

This was the type of arrangement entertainment companies preferred.

After all, using their own company's singers avoided many complications.

Zhao Yuan plugged the USB drive into her computer and put on her headphones.

"Lone Warrior."

She opened the lyric file and murmured the title.

Then, she clicked play.

The lyrics of "Lone Warrior" described the solitary existence of a warrior in their own world.

It didn't focus on the heroes commonly seen.

Instead, it told the story of unsung warriors forging ahead on their lonely paths.

It encouraged these warriors bravely advancing in the darkness to persevere and not give up.

These warriors were not confined to any single profession; they encompassed all walks of life, and even those striving to live their lives were considered warriors in the song.

Among them, naturally, was the EG team.

They endured mockery, never gave up, and persisted for so many years, finally winning the championship – that was the spirit of a warrior.

To persist in oneself and break through limitations – that made one a warrior!

As the song progressed,

Zhao Yuan could no longer remain calm.

She clenched her fists, her heart rate quickened, and her eyes were fixed on the lyrics.

This song was so inspiring!

Indeed, Zhao Yuan's immediate feeling after listening was that it was incredibly inspiring.

She didn't understand games and only had a basic understanding of the EG team's past, but she understood music.

This song had the potential not only to ignite the esports scene but also to become a work sought after by all industries!

Lone Warrior.

Another stylistic masterpiece from Su Yu!

How did he do it?

Thinking this, Zhao Yuan looked up at Su Yu.

"What?"

Su Yu felt a bit uneasy under her gaze.

After a long moment,

Zhao Yuan chuckled and said, "I really want to know how many more good things you have stored in your head."

"Ahem... quite a lot,"

Su Yu twitched the corner of his mouth.

The system indeed had many great things.

So many that they were beyond calculation.

"Are you still planning to have a newcomer sing this song?" Zhao Yuan asked, returning to the main topic after her playful remark.

"Do you have anyone suitable?" Su Yu inquired.

If there was someone, of course, they would use a newcomer.

"The vocal range of this song is quite wide, spanning two octaves. It's not just newcomers; even some established singers might struggle to handle it,"

Zhao Yuan said with a light smile at Su Yu.

This child was good at everything, except he always cared too much about the profit sharing.

However, Zhao Yuan found Su Yu's demeanor to be even more endearing and genuine because of it.

"Furthermore, this song is meant to be performed live, so studio singers should be excluded,"

Seeing Su Yu's silence, she continued.

A studio recording could smooth out imperfections, but a live performance couldn't.

"Let's look for someone first," Su Yu finally took a deep breath and said with a wry smile.

If it really didn't work out, he would have to find a singer with real talent, but the profit sharing would need careful negotiation.

It seemed like it was time to cultivate a few skilled vocalists. People like Zhang Yang and Gong Ju Ren were only beginners and still had a long way to go.

Lin Yan Yu's vocal skills were decent, and Jiang Xiao E was also good, but they were both female and lacked a certain masculine edge, making some songs unsuitable.

"Aru, please give me a list of the company's newcomers,"

Zhao Yuan called her assistant.

Shortly after, Aru brought in the files.

"Take a look yourself,"

Zhao Yuan handed the files to Su Yu.

He took them and began to search.

Most of these newcomers had recently graduated.

Some were still students.

The files were comprehensive.

Each person's vocal timbre and personal vocal range were clearly documented.

"These two can be called in for a trial recording,"

Su Yu pulled out two files.

These two individuals had recently graduated, and their vocal ranges were reportedly just sufficient to meet the requirements.

That's what the files indicated.

The actual situation would only be known after a trial recording.

"Aru, go and fetch them,"

Zhao Yuan instructed Aru.

The latter took the files and headed towards the artist department.

...

Artist Department.

"Wu Ming, Li Rang, come with me,"

Aru, holding a list, called out towards the newcomers' office area.

Two young men instantly jumped up.

"Sister Aru, did you call me?"

"Sister Aru, who's releasing a new song?"

To the newcomers in the artist department, Aru, as Zhao Yuan's assistant, was like a fairy.

Because whenever she called out names, it meant the composition department had a new song, and a newcomer was close to a breakthrough.

The two of them were beaming with excitement.

Everyone else watched them with envy.

"You two are quite lucky. Teacher Ting Yu is releasing a new song."

Aru said with a smile.

"What!"

"Ting Yu!!!"

"Teacher Ting Yu is releasing a new song???"

Wu Ming and Li Rang were stunned at first, then ecstatic.

They were so excited they almost jumped for joy.

The name Ting Yu was like a god within Starry Entertainment at the moment.

Gong Ju Ren and Jiang Xiao E had become popular thanks to Ting Yu.

Also, the two songs topping the popular charts were written by Ting Yu.

They were going to be famous!

Murmurs of excitement rippled through the surrounding area.

Everyone looked at the two with envious eyes, the office area filled with a thick scent of jealousy.

Teacher Ting Yu's songs were desired even by the company's first and second-tier singers, yet today Wu Ming and Li Rang had lucked out.

Zhang Wei, standing nearby, stood up. He opened his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing.

His contract was still under review, and his information hadn't been submitted. Therefore, Ting Yu couldn't possibly select him when choosing newcomers this time.

"I'm really unlucky. I finally encountered an opportunity, only to miss it like this..." He shook his head helplessly.

It seemed like it was truly fate.

"Don't get too happy too soon. Teacher Ting Yu's song is very difficult, so perform well,"

Aru cautioned.

She had overheard some conversations and knew that Su Yu was not just looking for newcomers, but also talented ones.

"The song is difficult?"

"Then what should we do..."

The two became a little nervous.

However, when Zhang Wei heard that the song was difficult, his eyes lit up.

Difficult meant that these two newcomers might not be able to handle it, and his vocal skills, while not at their absolute peak, were sufficient for anything except extremely challenging songs.

This was his strength, the skill of a singing competition champion.

"A... Sister Aru, can I go along too?"

He finally mustered the courage to speak to Aru. Although Aru was younger than him, for this opportunity, calling her "sister" was acceptable.

Although it felt somewhat unethical to snatch someone else's opportunity, opportunities had to be fought for. If he missed this one, there might never be another.

"Let them try first. If they can't, then I will,"

He approached Aru and showed a confident smile.