《I Am a Singer》 recording finished.
Zhao Yihua returned to his hometown of Luzhou.
He had promised his parents he would watch this episode with them.
Saturday night.
Lanjiang TV's official live stream was still broadcasting other programs, but many viewers were already waiting.
In the current era of traffic, many young people no longer watched television. Therefore, TV stations would open their official live streams on streaming platforms for everyone to watch on their mobile phones.
"Holy crap, the heat is almost thirty million. I usually watch Lanjiang TV often, and I've never encountered such high heat!"
"Normally it's only a hundred thousand or so, now it's directly thirty million. The appeal of Ting Yu's new song is terrifying!"
"Haha, what's so surprising? The streaming platform has already put the Lanjiang live stream on the homepage in advance!"
"Is this the influence of Ting Yu?"
"This is nothing. Go check out Wangyun Music..."
"Damn... it's simply outrageous!"
At this moment, on Wangyun Music.
A banner was displayed directly on the homepage.
"Pre-order Ting Yu's new song, and after listening to it ten times, you will receive a three-day VIP trial card. The platform has newly launched Ting Yu fan badges, which will change from white to gold with listening time. The first thirty gold users will receive a VIP annual card activation code!"
As everyone knows.
Wangyun Music is known as the Ting Yu Music Player.
This platform's fawning over Ting Yu has reached a crazy level.
When other producers release songs, they might at most use a poster, but when Ting Yu releases a song, Wangyun Music directly holds events, and the scale of these events is considerable.
"@Wangyun Music, why don't you just change the app icon to Ting Yu's avatar!"
Someone teased Wangyun Music on Weibo.
However, what no one expected was.
Wangyun Music's official account actually replied!
"This netizen's suggestion is very good. Once we report it to the company, we will talk to Ting Yu about portrait rights. In the future, when we hold events, we will change it to his avatar."
This reply completely stunned the netizens!
Countless people exclaimed.
This level of sycophancy is definitely not inferior to Gong Ju Ren, the number one sycophant under Ting Yu!
...
The program finally began.
By this time, the heat on Lanjiang TV's live stream had reached nearly eighty million.
However, the judges for this episode were somewhat unexpected.
Because an extra seat had been added.
Introduced by the host, everyone learned that this was a judge sent by the "Love Song King" program for a temporary linkage.
The popularity of "Love Song King" was naturally much higher than that of "I Am a Singer." Everyone understood the reason behind this linkage.
Li Chengsheng is almost seventy-five years old this year.
He is the most senior "Song God" in the country.
He is known as the Godfather of Love Songs.
He is also the most authoritative judge on the "Love Song King" program.
His love songs are not only regarded as classics in China but also have considerable influence abroad. Even overseas, when people mention the Chinese music scene, they think of his songs.
Among the older generation of singers, he is considered an evergreen tree in the music industry.
"Even the Godfather of Love Songs has come. 'Love Song King' is giving Ting Yu a lot of face this time. Are they determined to invite Ting Yu to participate in 'Love Song King'?"
"Haha, this linkage already shows the determination of the 'Love Song King' production team!"
Given the scale of the "I Am a Singer" program.
Let alone inviting Li Chengsheng, they wouldn't even have the qualification to contact him.
This is a fossil-level veteran Song God in China, and also one of the members of the "Love Song King" production team.
Now, to support Ting Yu's new song, he has directly come to be a judge on the program, which definitely shows their sincerity.
...
At this time, the program had entered the singing segment.
Those who frequently watched this program could notice that many singers brought out their best skills in this episode.
They were much more dedicated than in previous episodes.
This situation puzzled many people.
Do these singers have dreams?
They actually dare to compete with Ting Yu's song for rankings?
When Zhao Yihua's interview footage appeared.
The audience finally understood.
No wonder these singers were so courageous...
"My name is Zhao Yihua, I am a newcomer. Today is my first time appearing on television. For this opportunity, I want to thank one person, and that is Teacher Ting Yu..."
Guest introductions have always been a tradition of the program.
And when Zhao Yihua was introducing himself.
The moment he opened his mouth.
Many viewers typed question marks in the bullet comments.
"This voice, is he really good at singing?"
"He's so hoarse, is he having a cold? If Zhao Yihua really has a cold, he's too unlucky."
"He was finally chosen by Ting Yu, and his first performance is in this condition. Should I call him lucky or unlucky?"
Just when everyone thought he had a cold, Zhao Yihua also answered the host's question.
"When I was eight years old, I was seriously ill, and the high fever wouldn't subside..."
In the past, Zhao Yihua was very resistant to talking about this matter with others.
But now it's different. Being recognized by Teacher Ting Yu, he felt that this was not his misfortune, but rather a unique kind of luck.
If he thought about it from another perspective, perhaps life would have fewer troubles.
Since Zhao Yihua was successfully hired by Xinghui, his mindset has improved significantly, and the knot in his heart with his parents has also been resolved.
"He's been hoarse since childhood?"
"What is Ting Yu thinking? Is he crazy?"
"Ting Yu must think he's too comfortable after achieving fame and fortune, so he's looking for trouble for himself."
"I have a premonition that if Zhao Yihua performs poorly in this episode, Lin Yanzhi's online trolls will likely use this opportunity to stir up trouble."
"Let them stir up trouble. Does Ting Yu have much time left? Even if he's deified, he's now facing criticism for not being able to get onto the music charts."
...
Luzhou.
At Zhao Yihua's home.
His parents, with slightly red eyes, looked at Zhao Yihua on the television with a hint of shyness, and a proud smile bloomed on their lips.
"Dad, it's good that you didn't go looking for trouble with Teacher Ting Yu back then." Zhao Yihua said with a smile, putting his arm around his father's shoulder.
At that time, his father, Zhao Yangkang, was the vice president of the Tourism Association. To let Zhao Yihua sing Ting Yu's songs, he almost snatched Gong Ju Ren's "Luzhou Moon."
Zhao Yangkang glanced at his son's hand on his shoulder, and his heart ached. Since Zhao Yihua was eight years old, he hadn't made such an affectionate gesture. He knew that Zhao Yihua's inner turmoil had been resolved.
The family could finally get along harmoniously.
"Cough cough... I was just momentarily confused back then." Zhao Yangkang felt lingering fear as he recalled almost offending Ting Yu.
"You father and son, stop talking for now. I want to hear my son sing!"
At this moment, Zhao Yihua's mother spoke.
The father and son exchanged glances and smiled.
The whole family turned their attention to the program on television.
Then, Zhao Yihua's mother picked up the remote control and turned up the volume a bit.
"After this song, I, Zhao Yihua, will finally have a song that is truly my own original work..."
...
On stage.
The lights dimmed.
Zhao Yihua held the microphone, still looking nervous.
The camera cut to the permanent singer lineup.
Everyone wore meaningful smiles.
This Zhao Yihua is a complete newcomer, perhaps without any stage experience, and his voice is so hoarse.
They really couldn't imagine what good music could come out of him in this situation.
Are they going to witness Ting Yu's first singer selection failure?
If that were the case, the permanent guests on this show could use this topic to generate a lot of attention for themselves.
Winning against Ting Yu's new song, just thinking about it made their hearts race with excitement!
"I really can't imagine what good music can come out of such a voice."
"Brother, if you can't do it, just give up. Ting Yu's reputation is the most important..."
"Are you an idiot? This is a pre-recorded broadcast, it's already been recorded. What's the point of you saying that now?"
"This program is a closed system, the audience are all internal staff, plus professional audience members to liven up the atmosphere. No news can leak out, otherwise, if I knew the result, I would have some confidence..."
"It's over, it's over, my heart is in my throat!"
"Believe in Ting Yu, hasn't he created enough miracles?"
The bullet comments began to flood the screen.
Song God Li Chengsheng leaned back in his chair, frowning: "What is this kid Ting Yu doing? Isn't this giving others an opportunity to stir up trouble!"
He had a good relationship with Mo Yan, and they were also chess partners for many years. When playing chess, they often discussed Ting Yu together.
Over time, he developed a good impression of this Ting Yu, whom he had never met.
He also felt fortunate that the Chinese music scene had a young talent like Ting Yu.
In the eyes of the older generation, young geniuses are the future of the music scene, and the number of geniuses represents the future height of the Chinese music scene.
For talented juniors, they are willing to help as much as they can. He was the one who proposed coming to "I Am a Singer" to support the show. He hoped Ting Yu would go to "Love Song King" and fully display his talent, and also make love songs in the Chinese music scene more prosperous.
As Li Chengsheng's thoughts wandered,
The prelude began.
After a sad piece of music, piano notes appeared.
"He Must Love You So"
Sung by: Zhao Yihua
Lyrics: Ting Yu
Music: Ting Yu
At this moment, Zhao Yihua turned his head and looked at the song information on the large screen behind the stage. In the "Sung by: Zhao Yihua" section, he suddenly smiled.
This action baffled the audience again.
The performance was about to begin, and you still looked back at the big screen? Are you kidding me?
This is a pure rookie!
However, after just a glance, Zhao Yihua took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.
"I'm hiding in the car,
Holding champagne,
Wanting to give you,
A birthday surprise..."
The moment Zhao Yihua sang the first line.
The permanent singers present trembled, and then their faces showed astonishment.
The hoarse tone, and even the slightly strange pronunciation caused by the effort required to sing more than others,
It wasn't as bad as they imagined. Instead, it had a very peculiar charm.
"You walked closer and closer,
There were two voices,
I was caught off guard,
And could only stand there stunned..."
The familiar imagery arrived!
The lyrics of this song are very concrete, without any complex wording. There are only three words: imagery!
Hiding in the car, two voices getting closer, caught off guard.
That sense of tension, coupled with the pressure, and the sad, hoarse tone, made people feel suffocated.
But, why does it feel a little strange?
"I should be under the car,
Not inside the car,
Seeing how sweet you two are,
It would be easier for me to give up,
And give me the courage to leave..."
The hoarse voice.
The lyrics and melody were extremely sad.
And the feeling of singing with all one's might yet remaining hoarse made this song seem so fitting!
It was much more moving than a hysterical performance.
Zhao Yihua performed very steadily.
Gradually, people's expressions towards him changed. The previous contempt was gone.
"He must love you so,
And treat you better than me,
It only took a minute to break up.
He must love you so,
And know how to please you better,
Unlike me, who is childish,
And makes things difficult for you..."
As the chorus was sung,
The strange feeling grew stronger.
Not only strange, but also incredibly heart-wrenching!
On stage, the light colors changed. Although they were colorful, that hint of green was particularly dazzling!
"Holy crap, a cuckold song?"
"So pathetic! You can't sing with this feeling unless you've been cuckolded dozens of times!"
"It's too realistic! Imagine me hiding in the car, seeing my girlfriend being intimate with another man, I'm in tears, brothers!"
"I can't hold it in anymore, it's too immersive!!"
"Holy crap, are you sure it's immersion?"
"Pfft... Brother, I have wine, please tell us your story!"
The emotion of this song would definitely lose a lot of its flavor if sung with a normal voice.
Because it was too humble, if sung hysterically, the tension of hiding in the car would be lost, but if not sung forcefully, it wouldn't have much emotional impact.
Zhao Yihua's hoarse voice was the most suitable.
Because his hoarse tone would render even his hysterical singing into desperate tension.
"I should be under the car,
Not inside the car,
Seeing how sweet you two are..."
In the singer section.
Many people couldn't hold back.
Their previous smugness was gone, and their expressions were extremely unpleasant.
"Ting Yu is too outrageous. He can actually write a song that can be sung by someone with such a voice!"
"Not only can he sing it, but this song only tastes right when sung with such a voice!"
"I'm truly amazed. No wonder they call him the God of Music. He is definitely the most outrageous producer in the Chinese music scene!"
"It's over, I'm actually starting to get addicted to this hoarse timbre..."
Xiao Wenmin stared intently at Zhao Yihua singing on stage.
She could feel that this person definitely had no stage experience, as there was no stage presence at all.
But when he sang Ting Yu's songs, he made people overlook his flaws and be completely captivated by his unique hoarse timbre.
This feeling was like turning decay into magic!
She suddenly began to envy Zhao Yihua, and even felt a little jealous!
Because, for a singer, having a song that belongs solely to their style is already very good.
The Chinese music scene is not lacking in singers who live off one song their entire lives.
Xiao Wenmin, having been in the music industry for so many years, had been praying to encounter such a song.
And Zhao Yihua had it from his debut!
"...
He must love you so,
And know how to please you better,
Unlike me, who is childish,
And makes things difficult for you..."
When the piano music of the outro played,
The stage lights gradually brightened.
Zhao Yihua bowed deeply to the camera and retreated backstage.
Song God Li Chengsheng looked at his retreating figure, and after coming to his senses, he slapped his thigh and excitedly said, "A perfectly fitting song! Ting Yu's ability to produce songs tailored to a voice is unmatched in this era, not even by Mo Yan!"
At the same time.
The bullet comments were also flooding!
"I strongly suspect this Zhao Yihua is playing dumb to eat the tiger!!!"
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