Chapter 89 Zhao Zhao Goes Abroad to Watch the Big Shots' Competition

Country Y.

Accompanied by his teachers Mu Shaoquan and Bian Nan, Bian Ji successfully passed the preliminary and semi-final rounds of the singing competition for the "children's group".

All of this was within Mu Shaoquan's expectations. If his students couldn't even make it to the finals, then he wouldn't need to be a teacher anymore.

He had stumbled upon a video of the child competing in a piano competition abroad, which sparked his interest in meeting the child.

After meeting him in person and getting to know him better, Mu Shaoquan accepted him as his student without hesitation.

If a child who loves music has 80% musical talent, then Ji has 200% musical talent.

This child is more than just someone with perfect pitch. Mu Shaoquan saw a talent in him. He even dared to assert that if Bian Ji were to focus on music, he would be able to gain a place in the music scene in ten years... no, even less than ten years.

Moreover, it's the kind of status that people feel is unattainable and awe-inspiring.

Mu Shaoquan wrote lyrics and music for many famous singers when he was young. He was a well-known but low-key songwriter and musician in the industry, and was once praised as a musical genius of that era.

Many people may have only heard the songs he wrote and the music he played, but have never seen him in person.

Mu Shaoquan doesn't work in the entertainment industry; he only wants to pass on his musical experience. That's his biggest wish right now. Bian Ji is his most satisfying student so far, and he wants to witness this child's future growth in music.

“Xiao Ji, just use that song for the finals. I don’t think there’s anything that needs to be changed. It’s something you wrote yourself, and only you can truly understand the emotions you felt at the time. That way, when you sing it on stage, you can fully immerse yourself in the music and achieve a perfect harmony between you and the song,” Mu Shaoquan said.

“Okay, teacher,” Bian Ji replied.

As they were discussing, Bian Nan overheard them and couldn't help but ask, "What song? Did you write it yourself?"

Bian Ji didn't speak, but looked down and fiddled with his watch.

Mu Shaoquan laughed and said, "Of course, and it's entirely in English. I heard that Xiao Ji composed this song two years ago."

"So amazing? I didn't even know he wrote a song..." Bian Nan said, a pang of guilt rising in her heart.

He's such an irresponsible older brother.

What was he doing two years ago? Bian Ji was only eight years old then, and had just returned to China not long ago, while he himself was busy reorganizing the company abroad and traveling all over the world on business trips, with endless business to attend to.

Bian Nan had always known that his younger brother was very interested in music and was particularly talented, and he was also aware that his brother had won many awards in musical instruments.

When Bian Nan came to Country Y and met Bian Ji's teacher, he realized that his understanding of his younger brother was only the tip of the iceberg.

Bian Nan was naturally proud of his younger brother. His brother was an all-around musical talent; he could play the piano, compose music, and sing... and he was still young, so his future potential was immeasurable.

While Bian Nan and Mu Shaoquan were chatting, Bian Ji was recalling the process of creating that song.

That's right, the song he wants to perform in this final is his first real song – "Solar Grin".

This song was created after he returned to China and met Lu Yinzhao; it is also the most meaningful song for him.

At that time, he had just returned to China and his research on Mandarin vocabulary was not yet thorough. So when he wrote the lyrics for the song, he used English and revised it more than a dozen times before the current version came about.

This is the song he wanted to sing, not for the competition.

The news of his successful advancement had already been sent to Lu Yinzhao, and Bian Ji was waiting for him to come and watch his final performance.

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Upon hearing that Bian Ji had advanced to the finals, Lu Yinzhao excitedly shared the news with Yin Song and Lu Cheng.

"Mom, Brother Ji is amazing! He really made it to the finals! We can go abroad now!"

Lu Yinzhao had mentioned this to Yin Song before, and Yin Song was aware of it and had already obtained a passport for the child in advance.

She was thinking that even if Xiao Ji didn't make it to the finals, she would still take Zhao Zhao abroad for a trip. Her Zhao Zhao had never been abroad before, so she would take this opportunity to go out and have some fun and broaden her horizons.

"Ugh! I want to travel abroad too, but I have to go back to the club for training soon... It's so annoying!" Lu Cheng had been having so much fun for so many days that he almost forgot he was a professional e-sports player.

Coach Zheng has been exceptionally lenient with him by allowing him to rest for so long.

He needs to start preparing for the fall season now; even a champion cannot afford to be complacent in the upcoming matches.

"I wasn't planning on taking you anyway. You should focus on your training." Yin Song was already doing well enough to take care of the younger one while she was away. With Lu Wenyan not home, she didn't have time to take care of the older one as well.

Although Lu Cheng is an adult, in Yin Song's heart, he is still a child who never grows up.

"Forget it, I don't care!" Lu Cheng seemed to have lost his temper and said loudly, "I'll have plenty of time to go out and have fun when I go to university!"

Lu Yinzhao: "..."

I'm sorry, you'll only get busier and busier in the future.

Fourth Brother, you have no idea what your future net worth will be.

However, Lu Cheng does have the opportunity to go abroad, which will be when he competes in world competitions in the future. At that stage, he won't be able to avoid going abroad.

...

After making the decision, Yin Song decisively booked his plane ticket.

The next morning, he took his youngest son to the airport.

This wasn't Lu Yinzhao's first time flying, and he appeared quite calm this time.

After a good night's sleep on the plane, they arrived at their destination at 5 p.m.

Bian Nan arranged for someone to pick them up at the airport.

"Mrs. Yin, this way please. I'll take you to the hotel now." The young man opened the car door for them.

"Okay, thank you for your help."

"You're too kind, it's no trouble at all, it's my pleasure."

The person who picked them up at the airport was someone Lu Yinzhao had seen a few times before when he was with Bian Nan. He had heard Bian Nan call him... Assistant Zhao.

"Thank you, Uncle Zhao." After getting into the car, Lu Yinzhao thanked his assistant Zhao, who was sitting in the front row.

Zhao Yang was a little surprised; he hadn't expected that the young master of the Lu family would remember his surname.

As Bian Nan's special assistant, he had many opportunities to meet the boss and visit the boss's home, usually to report on work or receive new tasks assigned by the boss. Occasionally, he would also encounter the young master of the Lu family playing at their boss's house.

He was well aware that the young master of the Lu family had a good relationship with their boss's brother; the two children were good friends.

He just didn't expect their relationship to be this close. After the boss's younger brother advanced in the competition, the young master of the Lu family traveled thousands of miles from China to come here to cheer for the young master Bian.

The feelings between children are the purest!

With such a close friend, I'll never be lonely no matter where I go.

Soon, the two children were able to meet successfully.

"Brother Aji!"

The little guy shot over like a candy cannonball and jumped into the boy's arms.

The boy's lips curved slightly, and he reached out to pinch the other's chubby cheek. "Are you tired?"

Lu Yinzhao shook his head: "I slept the whole time on the plane, and when I woke up I arrived."

"My competition starts the day after tomorrow, and I'll be rehearsing on stage tomorrow, so I probably won't have time to play with you," Bian Ji said.

"It's okay, I have my mom with me. Brother, you focus on the competition, and we'll play together after it's over."

"good."

Bian Nan was also watching this scene from the side. Seeing his younger brother and his friends huddled together, he could only talk to Yin Song.

“The scenery around here is quite nice. I’ll have someone show you and Zhaozhao around tomorrow,” Bian Nan said.

"It's alright, no need to trouble your people. I came here before when I was working, and many years have passed in the blink of an eye. I didn't expect that some places haven't changed much. I'm still quite familiar with them," Yin Song said.

"I see... If you need anything, don't be afraid to call me or Xiao Zhao directly."

"Okay, if it's really difficult, I'll ask. I heard your mother will be coming tomorrow too?"

"Yes, her flight was delayed. She'll arrive tomorrow. Xiao Ji made it to the finals, and my mom insisted on coming to see her."

Yin Song and Wen Su hadn't seen each other for half a year, and they actually missed each other quite a bit.

This trip was great; Zhao Zhao was able to meet his friends, and she was able to reunite with her best friend.

Afterwards, Bian Nan arranged dinner directly at the hotel.

At that time, Lu Yinzhao also met Bian Ji's teacher, Mu Shaoquan, for the first time.

Upon hearing this person's name, Lu Yinzhao's pupils dilated in shock.

He never expected that Bian Ji's teacher would be Mu Shaoquan.

The big shot's teacher... is a true legend...

Almost all the songs this person has written for others have become incredibly popular, with extremely high popularity and widespread singing.

In her past life, Lu Yinzhao liked to check who the lyricist and composer of a song was when she listened to it.

This is why he paid attention to Mu Shaoquan.

This person will not appear in public, will not give any interviews, will not participate in variety shows, and will not post their own videos on social media platforms.

He just loves to write songs quietly, writing and writing, and I don't know where he gets so many emotions and inspirations...

Lu Yinzhao greatly admired this teacher. Now that this person was standing in front of him, he initially thought the other person would be an old man, but he didn't expect him to look so young? At most, he could be considered a middle-aged person.

Even in terms of attire, they appear younger than middle-aged people.

It's clear that this person has had talent since childhood.

I guess she's similar to Bian Ji; she's so young yet she can make music so interesting.

"This is my teacher, his surname is Mu," Bian Ji introduced to Lu Yinzhao.

"Hello, Uncle Mu." Lu Yinzhao didn't know the other person's real age, but calling him uncle shouldn't be wrong.

"It's Teacher Mu, long time no see." At this moment, Yin Song suddenly reached out and shook hands with the other person lightly.

"Yin Song, how come you haven't changed at all over the years?"

Lu Yinzhao tilted her head: "Does Mom know Uncle Mu?"

“This Uncle Mu… wrote songs for my mother before,” Yin Song explained.

Lu Yinzhao suddenly realized that there was indeed something wrong with it... Mu Shaoquan is such a good songwriter, and all the songs he has written are so popular. His mother is known as the Queen of Golden Melody. The probability that the two of them have collaborated is very high. This result is not surprising.

"Is this your son? He's so young! He's quite cute." Mu Shaoquan pointed to the child opposite him and asked Yin Song with a smile.

“This is my youngest son, Zhaozhao, who is four years old this year.” Yin Song nodded.

Mu Shaoquan subconsciously felt that a child who could play with Bian Ji must have good musical talent.

Then he looked at Lu Yinzhao and said, "Little guy, sing a couple of lines for me."

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Author's Note: Zhao Zhao: Huh? Nobody told me I'd get called on by the teacher even after going abroad. [Sigh]