This night.
Su Yu didn't customize anything with the system, but his mind was filled with literary works from past great writers.
Gabriel García Márquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude": "The sound they made was so small that it was no more than a sigh by someone standing in front of an open window, contemplating the serene twilight of April."
Lao She's "Rickshaw Boy": "The lamp was out in the room. The sky was very dark. Now and then a star pierced the Milky Way, or slid into the darkness, trailing a red or white tail of light, floating or stiff, falling straight or sweeping across, sometimes pulsing, trembling, lending the sky some turbulent light and heat, lending the darkness some flickering bursts."
Ma Yuan's "The Poetics of Death": "He left the aircraft cabin like a paratrooper, and before the parachute opened, he experienced an incredibly beautiful time. His body was losing control, it was a true sense of freedom. He drifted downwards, the process of falling infinitely stretched, with no bottom below."
Marguerite Duras' "The Lover": "The sounds of the city were close, so close that one could hear the rustling of the slats of the blinds. The sounds seemed to pass through the room as if they were passing through it, and I drifted away in this sound, in the flow of sound, then rushed back, and so on."
Zhang Yueran's "The Oath Bird": "The earth greedily enfolded the emerging plant, and the plant, encouraged, quickly grew roots, and every grain of sand it touched trembled."
Xiang Guo Wu Yu: "He searched for the way home in this dark, unfamiliar cave, tirelessly seeking the scent of his homeland. The sound of flowing water almost made him lose his way, and the low growls of demons in the darkness made him fear whether the path ahead led to his homeland or hell. The sound of his fingernails scratching his skin rang out, causing him to completely collapse. After reaching out with all his might to touch the barrier of his homeland, he lay exhausted in the passage."
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Ting Yu's stunning performance at the reception marked a triumphant debut for the Chinese music scene.
Although it was just a reception and not a formal competition, piano is a form of music. Ting Yu's recognition by international piano masters spread throughout the Chinese music scene, earning him widespread acclaim.
Previously, fans were divided, but now that Ting Yu represented the Chinese music scene, even non-fans paid close attention, as this was a matter of national honor.
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Various trending topics appeared on Weibo.
Regardless of whether they were Ting Yu's fans, everyone was discussing this piano performance that amazed numerous foreigners.
It wasn't that the Chinese music scene was overreacting. Before this, the Chinese music scene had always been looked down upon by foreigners. Now, with Ting Yu's impressive start, the entire music scene was filled with vitality.
A sense of intangible confidence was gradually growing stronger.
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The next day.
Many producers woke up early, aiming to learn as much as possible about Cuba, its customs, and its people within these three days.
Since the competition's theme had not yet been announced, they could only speculate. Therefore, to be able to write a song on the final day, many skipped breakfast and wandered the streets, surrounded by fans who had traveled to Cuba.
It had to be said that 'Era of Music Kings' brought economic benefits to a city comparable to the Olympics.
Even more so, due to the entertainment industry, the consumption power of these fans surpassed that of the Olympics.
As more and more fans from various countries poured in, the Cuban capital became incredibly lively. Naturally, the local citizens did not want to miss such a good opportunity to make money.
Cuba was famous worldwide for its rum production and cigar culture.
Of course, besides the culture of tobacco and alcohol, there was also the unique seaside scenery. Renting a vintage convertible and enjoying the sunshine by the sea with a loved one was an excellent choice.
In addition to these, other Cuban specialties were also very popular. Therefore, the Cuban authorities were very friendly towards the participating producers.
Among the producers, the most conspicuous was undoubtedly South Korea's Kim Sung Hyun, given the large group of beautiful women surrounding him.
Then there was Sean. Wherever he appeared, he caused traffic jams on the streets. However, Sean clearly enjoyed this feeling. He and the singer Brown often visited local bars.
For the past two days, locals and tourists from various countries alike were happy.
However, something seemed to be missing.
Something was overlooked by everyone.
"Where is Ting Yu from the Chinese music scene?"
That's right, Ting Yu, the Chinese producer, had not been seen for the past two days.
It seemed that after his impressive performance at the reception, he hadn't been seen again.
Many Chinese fans and local Cubans, who had originally wanted to chat with Ting Yu on the street, searched everywhere but couldn't find him.
"Could Ting Yu be suffering from acclimatization and fallen ill?"
"That's unlikely. If that's the case, how will he compete later?"
"Other producers are everywhere looking for inspiration, yet Ting Yu isn't in a hurry at all. What exactly is he doing?"
Because Ting Yu had demonstrated his overwhelming piano skills at the reception, he wasn't as inconspicuous as before. Many people were still paying attention to him, especially some online influencers who came to Cuba to broadcast live and gain popularity. They encountered other producers, but no one had seen Ting Yu.
Therefore, rumors began to spread online.
Some said Ting Yu was sick, while others said he had given up due to being overwhelmed by the situation.
However, fans from the Chinese entertainment industry knew the reason.
This person could finish a song in ten minutes on 'Love Song King'. Three days was indeed too much time for him.
"I'm looking forward to seeing the expressions on the faces of those ignorant foreigners tomorrow when they see Ting Yu finish a song in just over ten minutes of live broadcast."
"Hahaha, if it were before 'Love Song King', I might still worry that Ting Yu was actually sick. But now, I'm completely calm, and even feel like laughing."
"It's indeed a bit unusual. According to my expectations, Ting Yu should have been showing affection with Lin Yan Yu everywhere these past two days, but they haven't appeared at all."
"Why the rush? We'll know tomorrow when the live broadcast starts."
The Chinese entertainment industry did not believe Ting Yu was sick based on these foreign speculations.
The main reason was that Ting Yu's songwriting speed on 'Love Song King' had shown them how extraordinary this person was.
Therefore, when they saw no news of Ting Yu for the first two days, fans from the Chinese entertainment industry were not worried at all.
As the incident escalated, its popularity grew and grew, with intense discussions overseas. In terms of sheer popularity, it even began to rival South Korea's Kim Sung Hyun.
No one had expected that the Chinese music scene, initially the least favored, would consecutively trend on foreign websites within just two days!
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