Su Yu directly accepted the story.
Which surprised everyone.
The barrage was already scrolling madly.
Because the "somewhat famous" Chen Hai mentioned was not just somewhat famous; it was a humble statement.
Chen Hai was currently a very accomplished young painter in China.
In his early years, Chang Yu's style was quite unconventional because he liked to paint nudes.
Yes, in his early days, he consistently favored nude art, with his paintings often featuring ethereal backgrounds in the vast universe, portraying various nudes in visually striking ways to express his central ideas.
Because he was out of sync with the mainstream, few understood his artworks early on.
After his family's decline, he lived a very miserable life. Even his wife abandoned him. At that time, he was practically penniless and utterly alone, with no one to understand him or relate to him.
Yet, even then, he did not make a living by selling his paintings, because in his view, his art was meant for those who understood him.
It was only later, when his focus shifted from the human body to nature, that he gradually began to paint flowers, birds, plants, and animals.
It was at this point that he was accepted by the mainstream, especially his paintings of flowers, which were the most beloved by the public.
Then, recently, he became a sensation with a painting titled "Lone Island Blue Whale"!
It could be said that Chang Yu's life was very similar to that of the blue whale named Alice.
Both were lonely, and both were misunderstood.
The blue whale roamed the ocean, unable to find companions due to its unique call.
Chang Yu, in the ocean of art, found no one to appreciate him because his artistic concepts differed from the public's.
The two shared a common path.
"I never expected Master Chang Yu to be so direct about emotions!"
"I can't believe even artists of this caliber are troubled by love. However, after his downfall and his wife's betrayal, it's understandable that his mindset would become cautious."
"I think if they love each other, they should at least try. Otherwise, they'll surely regret it later!"
"That's a common person's thinking. Chang Yu is an artist, and artists' thoughts are very unrestrained."
"No matter how unrestrained, love is simple. Just get together!"
"Let's see what Ting Yu says. Since he chose this story, he must have inspiration."
After Su Yu, Mo Yan and Jiang Qian also chose their respective stories.
It seemed that this episode's stories were all somewhat related to professions. Mo Yan chose an ordinary love story of a programmer, while Jiang Qian opted for a sweet romance between a powerful businesswoman and a young pup.
Among these stories, Chang Yu's and the assistant's story was undoubtedly the most captivating, and also the most challenging.
After all, even Mo Yan and Jiang Qian frowned when they saw this story.
Now, everyone was most eager to see from what angle Ting Yu would write and in what style.
Then came the process of choosing singers.
This time, Zhou Qingshan chose Gong Ju Ren, while Mo Yan and Jiang Qian selected two other new faces.
It was Su Yu's turn to choose.
The barrage immediately began to speculate.
"As expected, for such complex emotions, it's definitely Zhang Wei!"
"If we choose from the singer group, Zhang Wei would be a perfect fit. His experience and skill are both excellent."
"Actually, it's not necessary to choose only from the singer group; there are many other good singers."
In everyone's opinion, Zhang Wei was the oldest in the singer group, so choosing him would be the safest bet.
Moreover, Zhang Wei's singing ability was evident to all, and he was definitely capable of being a King of Singers, even able to contend with top-tier Kings of Singers.
"I choose Jiang Xiao E!" Su Yu stood up and looked at Jiang Xiao E.
She rose from her seat. She didn't speak, but her pretty face was no longer timid and introverted as before; instead, it radiated confidence after being recognized.
Jiang Xiao E had grown considerably amidst public opinion during this time. At least she could now face those who doubted her and choose to ignore the baseless criticism.
This was significant progress and a mindset that a public figure most needed to cultivate.
However, when the audience heard Su Yu's choice, they were all dumbfounded.
"Why her again??"
"What is Ting Yu doing? How can Jiang Xiao E, a young girl, sing about such complex emotions?"
"He's being foolish. Pushing Jiang Xiao E so hard, if she doesn't perform well, won't it tarnish his own reputation?"
"Stop arguing. Ting Yu has his own plans. He chose Jiang Xiao E for a reason; just enjoy the music!"
Due to Ting Yu's rise, netizens' understanding of music had improved significantly.
Therefore, many believed that to sing a certain emotion, the singer's own experiences were also crucial.
Zhang Wei had similarities with Chang Yu. After all, he had also experienced a slump. Despite possessing great talent, he couldn't become popular for a long time. It was only after meeting Su Yu and singing "The Undefeated" that he was recognized by the public again. But even so, his popularity didn't last long; he remained in the state of having popular songs but not a popular persona.
Zhang Wei's true rise to fame came with the song "Exaggeration" during the city qualifiers. The performance was electrifying and left an indelible impression on the public. It was then that he was forcefully propelled to fame by Ting Yu.
On the other hand, Jiang Xiao E had too little experience.
Thus, many viewers felt that Ting Yu's choice this time was somewhat of a deliberate attempt to promote Jiang Xiao E.
However, their guess was correct; Su Yu was indeed trying to promote her.
The group walked towards the lounge, followed by the cameras.
Along the way, Mo Yan said to Su Yu with a smile, "Today is the day I'm most interested in."
Even the usually taciturn Zhou Qingshan nodded at Su Yu, "I know Chang Yu. This person is unrecognized for his talent and has his own principles. I look forward to the song you'll write for him."
Su Yu raised an eyebrow. Zhou Qingshan was indeed a senior figure in the music industry, recognizing even a painter like Chang Yu. "I'll do my best."
Jiang Qian also gave him a thumbs-up, and then everyone, along with their singers, headed to the lounge.
When Jiang Xiao E and Su Yu arrived at the lounge, Su Yu could clearly sense her relief.
This girl seemed stronger, but she was actually just forcing herself.
"What's wrong? Nervous?" Su Yu teased.
"No... no, just a little pressure," Jiang Xiao E shook her head and continued, "I'm just afraid I won't perform well and embarrass Teacher Ting Yu."
Su Yu's lips curved upward, and he walked directly to the computer. "Then practice well. This song actually suits your style very well."
Jiang Xiao E followed, but she didn't quite understand Su Yu's words. Her own best-suited style was a kind of ethereal and dreamy feel, which was her innate advantage.
But this love story clearly didn't match an ethereal vibe?
However, as they spoke, Su Yu had already begun the song production.
As one instrument after another began to sound, Jiang Xiao E's expression gradually froze. Coupled with Su Yu's occasional humming, her mouth opened wider and wider, eventually forming an 'o' shape!