Ting Yu's act of giving this song to the two children was a sure way to win over the audience.
However, it also made them feel he was being reckless.
After all, this was the live stage of "Music King of the Era," and his primary task was to write songs for the competition. Now that he had finally found inspiration and written a song, giving it away like this made them worry about his upcoming performance.
"When the pear blossoms bloomed all over the world,
And the river was covered with soft, flowing gauze..."
Rossi sang on the steps, her voice amplified by the speakers and reaching the ears of the surrounding refugees.
The lyrics were in Russian. The Chinese audience didn't understand them, but the Russian refugees nearby were deeply captivated.
Gradually, the singing venue, which had initially only attracted children, began to draw in many elderly people and women with children.
Most of them had lost loved ones. Elderly people had lost their children, and women had lost their husbands. Such immense blows had rendered their lives numb.
Perhaps, the only thing that gave them a sense of hope was their children, who still possessed the innocence of youth.
"A maiden sings a beautiful song,
She sings of the eagles of the steppe,
She sings of her beloved..."
The lyrics were simple, just a few lines, and the melody wasn't complex either. It was indeed a very simple song.
Yet, even these few simple lines struck a chord in the softest parts of many people's hearts.
Especially for these Russian refugees, it was as if they saw the beautiful scenery of spring returning to the earth, as if they saw a girl named Katyusha longing for her lover who had left their homeland to defend the border.
Unlike love songs, this song had a bright tempo and a very distinct melody, making one want to hum along softly.
On the bullet screen, many who studied Russian were helping with translations, allowing many viewers to get a basic understanding of the song's meaning.
"I study music. Although this song is simple, it's absolutely a phenomenal piece!"
"A very pleasant song. Listening to it, you can feel an indomitable spirit, but the lyrics also describe love. The fusion of the two is excellent!"
"Ting Yu is truly amazing, to be able to write songs like this so casually?"
"Don't let the simple melody and lyrics fool you; I dare say this song will become a classic. I never expected Ting Yu to be willing to give such a song away!"
"This girl named Rossi has hit the jackpot!"
The song not only moved the viewers watching the live broadcast.
It also touched the hearts of the impoverished people present.
The power of music is infinite. When heard at the right moment, the right music can touch people. This song, "Katyusha," was like the heavy rain after a long drought, igniting a spark in the eyes of the numb refugees.
When Rossi finished the first rendition, she didn't stop but continued to sing.
More and more people came to watch, more and more people were moved by the song, and then they began to hum along with Rossi.
After the song was sung five times, many onlookers had learned it, and a chorus erupted on the spot.
Especially the young girls, they held their heads high, and a hint of pride appeared on their once dejected faces.
Their loved ones had sacrificed themselves for their country; that was glorious!
...
"Music King of the Era" Production Studio.
Sean had finished writing his competition song. He held his phone and chatted with other producers, also helping Roman perfect his song.
"Has Ting Yu arrived?" someone asked in the group chat.
"Probably not. I just checked outside; the light in his room is still off."
"Hmph, coming at the last minute again. This method is indeed quite good, and the effect is also great, but doing it twice loses its novelty."
"I think Ting Yu, while appearing to wander outside, is actually writing songs in his mind. He just needs to copy them down when he arrives at the venue."
"Regardless of what others do, he has certainly gained a lot of attention."
Ting Yu's performance last week was excellent, naturally making him the focus of attention for all contestants.
However, this time Roman was full of confidence: "It's just a trick. This time, we'll show him to be more humble in front of us!"
Others naturally felt the same as Roman. Roman's song this time had been perfected by all of them together, making it of very high quality. Even Sean praised it highly.
Under such circumstances, Ting Yu's fate could only be to be crushed by Roman!
...
One hour before the competition began.
Several producers were drinking coffee in the lounge area.
Ting Yu, with his hands in his pockets, entered from outside.
Then, under everyone's gaze, he walked into the production studio.
"Damn it, this kid is too much of a show-off!" Jin Chengxian gritted his teeth, seeing that he didn't even greet them.
"Let him enjoy his moment of glory for now," Sean sneered.
At this moment, Luosuofu, who was passing by, scoffed, "Do you really think Roman can defeat Ting Yu with just this?"
After speaking, he carried a cup of coffee and leisurely walked to a nearby seat.
"What do you mean?" Roman frowned, very displeased.
This time, it wasn't just him alone; his song had been perfected by all the top producers.
"Take a look at the trending searches." Luosuofu's face was full of smugness. As the one ostracized by everyone, his greatest joy now was to see these people embarrassed.
"Trending searches?" Roman was startled, then took out his phone.
Others also opened their phones with curiosity.
#Chinese producer Ting Yu writes song for refugees, "Katyusha" goes viral online in a short time!#
#Russians give unanimous praise to "Katyusha"!#
In just a few hours, "Katyusha" had gained popularity among Russians.
It even appeared on foreign trending searches.
And the popularity of Ting Yu's live broadcast, due to these trending searches, had rapidly risen to the top position among all producers.
"Nani, no way?!"
Miyamoto Ze clicked on a recording from online.
A melody of accordion accompanied by guitar began, and then Rossi's singing filled the lounge.
Everyone's expression changed!
"Unbelievable, he actually gave this song away directly?" someone exclaimed.
Roman asked weakly, "Can a song given away be used in the competition?"
Sean shook his head, "No, because the songs for the competition must be premieres."
At this, Roman breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good. If he used this song for the competition, he might actually win!"
As professionals, they could naturally discern the excellence of this song.
But Ting Yu giving away such an amazing song instead of using it for the competition was incomprehensible.
Did he have an even more powerful song?
For a moment, the relaxed atmosphere of the group vanished, replaced by a solemn silence.
Luosuofu, meanwhile, sipped his coffee with a smile, occasionally making "tsk tsk" sounds.
He was as provoking as one could possibly be!