"You are... Zhang Wei?"
A Ru, as an insider, had an impression of Zhang Wei.
"That's right, I just joined Xinghui a few days ago."
Zhang Wei nodded with a smile.
"I'm afraid not. You've been debuted for so long, and Teacher Tingyu wants a newcomer." A Ru said with some difficulty.
Zhang Wei's professional ability was indeed much stronger than a newcomer's, but Tingyu had specifically requested a newcomer. She was afraid that if she brought Zhang Wei over, she would be scolded by Manager Zhao for acting on her own initiative.
"I signed a newcomer contract, but the contract is still under review, so I can be considered a newcomer." Zhang Wei was a little nervous, but his expression was calm.
After he said this.
Not only A Ru was stunned, but the new colleagues in the artist department were also stunned.
The champion of "Good Man" came to Xinghui to be a newcomer?
They had been wondering why Zhang Wei was sitting in the newcomer area, and now they realized he had signed a newcomer contract.
"Alright, then come with me to try."
Since he had signed a newcomer contract, she wasn't acting on her own initiative.
Hearing A Ru agree, Zhang Wei finally smiled, "Thank you!!"
Finally, there was a chance.
The three followed behind A Ru, and the two newcomers glanced at Zhang Wei with complex expressions.
"I won't compete with you. If you can't do it, I'll go up."
Zhang Wei smiled at the two.
Opportunities are earned, but one must also be ethical. He knew how difficult it was for newcomers, so he didn't take advantage of his strength to snatch opportunities directly.
Wu Ming and the other newcomer breathed a sigh of relief and then nodded gratefully at Zhang Wei.
They all understood each other. If they couldn't grasp the opportunity themselves, they couldn't blame others.
"Remember, opportunities are earned. For newcomers, the most important thing is to encounter a good project. So when opportunities arise, don't be too greedy."
A Ru suddenly thought of something and reminded them subtly.
After speaking, she said no more.
Some things are meant to be understood, not said.
However, Wu Ming and Li Rang, the two newcomers, didn't seem to understand.
Only Zhang Wei nodded thoughtfully.
...
Recording studio.
Zhang Wei stayed outside and didn't go in.
Inside, Wu Ming and the other two newcomers had already started their auditions.
The song "The Undefeated" spans two octaves. The low notes are very low, and the high notes not only require high pitch but also strong breath support, otherwise, it won't have that inspiring feeling when sung.
"How is it?"
Zhao Yuan and Su Yu were both wearing monitoring headphones.
The two newcomers had already sung it once.
"No, they're still far off. They have trouble even finishing the song, let alone injecting emotion into it."
Su Yu frowned and shook his head.
"Then shall I find you a professional singer?"
Zhao Yuan took out her phone.
Xinghui still had a few talented singers, and they all wanted to collaborate with Su Yu.
"Manager Zhao, there's another newcomer outside."
A Ru suddenly spoke.
Zhao Yuan was stunned: "Who?"
"Zhang Wei."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuan thought for a moment and then said in surprise, "That 'Good Man' champion Zhang Wei?"
"That's right, he just signed with the company, and his information hasn't been logged yet, so I didn't see him in the files earlier."
A Ru nodded.
"Alright, have him come in." Zhao Yuan's lips curved into a subtle smile.
A Ru responded and walked towards the outside.
"Manager Zhao, do you know this Zhang Wei?" Su Yu asked curiously from the side.
"Yes, he's a pretty good singer, but a bit unlucky."
Zhao Yuan smiled.
Su Yu nodded thoughtfully.
A moment later, A Ru led Zhang Wei in.
"This is Manager Zhao from our composition department, and this is Teacher Tingyu."
A Ru introduced them.
"Manager Zhao." Zhang Wei nodded at Zhao Yuan, then looked at Su Yu and was suddenly stunned.
He looked at Su Yu in disbelief, and after a while, he recovered, "Ting... Teacher Tingyu."
Is this the legendary Tingyu?
How is he so young?
He started to feel uneasy, as if his perception had been shattered.
In Zhang Wei's mind, someone who could write so many good songs should have rich life experience.
But the reality was that Tingyu, who made entertainment companies in Shuangqing City tremble, was actually just a teenager.
"Take a look at this song and see if you can sing it." Su Yu handed Zhang Wei the printed sheet music.
"Oh, okay!"
Zhang Wei took it with both hands, his hands trembling slightly without realizing it.
Two minutes later, he took a deep breath.
He said to Su Yu, "Teacher Tingyu, I can try."
After a brief look, he was once again shocked.
This song was different from all the songs Tingyu had released before, and it was another completely different style!
Moreover, based on his memory of singing along, this song was destined to be a hit!
"You have half an hour to familiarize yourself with it."
Su Yu nodded.
"I only need ten minutes."
Zhang Wei's heart was churning, but for him, ten minutes was enough to get familiar with the song.
He took the music, nodded at Su Yu, and walked into the recording studio.
Then, he began to warm up while looking at the music.
"This person is quite confident."
Su Yu smiled as he watched Zhang Wei, who was already studying the sheet music in the recording booth.
"He does have some ability." Zhao Yuan said softly.
"Hope he can sing it." Su Yu nodded noncommittally.
...
Ten minutes later.
"Recording engineer, we can start."
Zhang Wei finally put down the music and nodded at the recording studio staff.
"Okay."
Countdown.
The intro began.
Zhang Wei closed his eyes.
"All are brave.
The wound on your forehead, your differences, the mistakes you made..."
He had memorized the lyrics in just ten minutes.
He poured his whole heart into the performance.
"Not bad, this timbre is interesting."
Su Yu, wearing monitoring headphones, raised his eyebrows.
This singer named Zhang Wei actually had a bit of a rogue timbre.
"Heh, he won a talent show." Zhao Yuan said with a smile.
Su Yu was surprised and asked, "The champion came to Xinghui as a newcomer?"
Zhao Yuan shook her head, "I don't know what he's thinking."
...
After singing.
Zhang Wei slowly opened his eyes.
There were faint traces of tears in his eyes.
The lyrics of this song seemed to be written for his heart.
He could put himself into every line of the lyrics.
There was no need to deliberately search for the feeling.
His experiences were the best way to embody the emotion!
"To the sobs and roars in the dark night, who says only those standing in the light are heroes!"
That's right, who says only those standing in the spotlight are singers!
With the humblest dream!
With the proudest dream!
Singing has always been his dream.
How could he give up his dream because of a temporary setback?
I, Zhang Wei, although I'm past my prime, as long as I can still sing, I will keep singing!
"It's good. The emotion is very much in place. For the details, polish them a bit more. For the main verses, add more chest resonance, and for the chorus, be more decisive."
Su Yu said to Zhang Wei with a smile in his monitoring headphones.
Singing this song like this on the first try, this Zhang Wei's professional ability surpassed more than half of the singers in the market.