Five hours passed.
Everyone returned to the program set.
Of course, this time was different from before.
Each producer was now accompanied by a singer.
Shen Jinghong sat beside Su Yu and glanced at Mo Yan next to him. "Teacher..."
His eyes were a little red, as if he had just been crying.
"What's wrong? Did you get bullied?" Mo Yan raised an eyebrow, teasing him.
"No... no," Shen Jinghong quickly replied.
He naturally couldn't say he was moved to tears by singing Su Yu's song, as that would give away the Listening Rain Dew's secret.
It had to be said, after this collaboration, Shen Jinghong was completely convinced by Su Yu!
Utterly convinced!
The audience might still be doubting Su Yu, wondering if it was true that he wrote a song in twenty minutes, but he was already immersed in the emotion brought by Su Yu's song.
Furthermore, Shen Jinghong finally understood why this man could achieve such great success.
Su Yu's existence was undoubtedly the greatest fortune for the Chinese music scene.
Only he could lead the Chinese music scene to the world stage!
That's right.
After spending just five hours with this man in the lounge, Shen Jinghong was deeply impressed by Su Yu.
As for Su Yu, he considered Shen Jinghong a talented individual. He also pondered whether, with his "God-tier teaching," he could nurture Shen Jinghong to compete on the Times Music Charts, and if that would benefit the Chinese music scene.
Would his own burden be a little lighter?
However, this was just a thought for now. He would make further plans after he joined the "Times Music King" program.
Chinese music is the best.
This wasn't just a saying.
It required all Chinese producers to work together, to lead the Chinese music scene to the pinnacle of the world.
Su Yu's goal this time was simple: to give these producers some confidence.
"Brother Yu..." Zhang Wei greeted Su Yu somewhat awkwardly.
He always felt this exchange was a bit sinister, and now, sitting next to Mo Yan, that feeling was even stronger when he looked at Su Yu.
"Zhang Wei, keep it up," Su Yu said, unfazed. He genuinely felt happy for Zhang Wei being able to sing Teacher Mo Yan's song.
After all, it was the dream of every singer in the Chinese music scene in the past.
"Mhm, mhm!" Zhang Wei quickly nodded.
At this moment.
The program team's voice rang out.
"Please, the four producers, discuss and decide who will perform first."
Normally, at this point, they would draw lots, but the program team did not do so this time.
The intention was to reduce the competitive intensity of the program and make it more casual.
"I'll go first..." Jiang Qian suddenly realized that she had been a judge for Su Yu just before the New Year, and now Su Yu had surpassed her. Among the four producers, she ranked ahead of Su Yu by seniority, but in terms of strength and popularity, she was the last.
"Then I'll be second?" Mo Yan tentatively suggested.
"No, you go compete with this kid. I'll be second..." Zhou Qingshan quickly said.
Su Yu could only shake his head with a wry smile at this.
Weren't they supposed to relax? Wasn't this supposed to be a casual chat without focusing on rankings?
Besides, there was no voting...
"Alright, I'll be third," Mo Yan didn't hesitate.
After a friendly discussion.
The order was decided.
Su Yu also had an impression of Jiang Qian's chosen singer, Li Xiaorui.
"Li Xiaorui, the new generation diva..."
The program team introduced the singer's information, and whether intentionally or not, they linked her to Su Yu.
During the city qualifiers, Su Yu sang "Big Fish" for Jiang Xiao'e, and his opponent was this Li Xiaorui.
Then, in one episode of "Masked Singer," Su Yu's opponent was also her.
It could be said that Li Xiaorui had witnessed Su Yu's growth.
"Sorry, I don't want to witness it. I just want to compete and get a ranking. This is all fate!"
Li Xiaorui held her forehead and chuckled.
The singers around her couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Indeed.
Who would want to be this cannon fodder...
Originally, Li Xiaorui was a very strong singer of the new generation, but her popularity in two competitions had been completely overshadowed by Su Yu, making her a background character with no presence. She could be considered extremely unlucky.
The stage of "Love Song King" was already very beautiful, so when Li Xiaorui stood on stage and the intro played, the unique melancholy of a love song was instantly evident.
Dim yellow lighting, surrounded by reeds and grass, with starlight twinkling behind.
This set was built by the program team at great expense to add a special touch to the program, and it seemed the money was well spent.
"After You Left"
A love song naturally required a piano.
Jiang Qian chose the theme of unrequited love in a long-distance relationship.
Her personal style was subtle and gentle, and she incorporated this unique style into love songs.
Li Xiaorui sat on a wooden stool, tilting her head slightly, the lights and scenery intertwined.
"Why did I suddenly lose myself, standing for so long with no one asking,
Listening to friends talk about you, my eyes involuntarily became misty..."
This was a song written from a girl's perspective.
In this era, love, although increasingly cheap, was also becoming increasingly casual.
Similarly, many people expressed that "fast-food love" was merely a transaction born of loneliness, leading many people to not crave love as much.
This was not absolute; there were still many who held onto the kind of feelings of meeting, knowing, and loving. This kind of love was different from fast-food love; it was a deeply etched emotion!
Li Xiaorui's vocal timbre was somewhat similar to Jiang Xiao'e's, both possessing a girlish quality.
There were no backup dancers, no elaborate stage props.
She just sat there and sang quietly, her diva status perfectly conveying the song.
"Jiang Qian's song is quite good!" Mo Yan praised.
"Such a good song, and she was still playing weak to us," Zhou Qingshan said, setting down his teacup.
Su Yu nodded in agreement. Jiang Qian lived up to her title of "Song God." This song was definitely a masterpiece and perfectly matched the story.
Since there were no audience members present, there were naturally no cheers, but love songs didn't need such flashy elements. Love songs required quiet listening, a careful savoring of the emotions brought by the notes.
After Li Xiaorui finished singing.
The dozen or so singers beside them played the role of the cheering squad, applauding enthusiastically.
Next, Jiang Qian shared some of her thoughts on the story and the song.
After she finished speaking, it was time for Zhou Qingshan's singer to take the stage.
Liu Li was a veteran singer, his vocal style inherently possessing a classic feel.
Zhou Qingshan chose the story of "from school uniform to wedding dress."
This kind of story couldn't be written as a tragic love song, as it represented a beautiful love and a precious emotion.
Liu Li, with his nostalgic and classic singing style, performed this song, "Classmate." The first verse evoked a feeling of returning to campus, while the second verse carried the sweetness of a wedding.
Another masterpiece!