So Director Wu can't be found now!

If he can't find someone to stop the momentum of these foreign players, his future career won't be very good.

If all else fails, he will have to make a choice: either sacrifice some aspects of the "Singer 2024" program or sacrifice his career development.

After learning about his troubles, Lao Zeng recommended Xu Yanyu to him.

Actually, Director Zeng also had his own selfish motives.

He felt that the stage of being a singer might be a trap for others, but it was a precious opportunity for Xu Yanyu.

Xu Yanyu's singing skills are undeniable; she has every chance to soar to new heights through "Singer 2024".

Even if Xu Yanyu lost to those foreigners later, it would be understandable, since she was just an actress before.

In any case, this stage is more beneficial than harmful to Xu Yanyu.

Director Zeng calmly watched Old Wu, who was so agitated that bubbles were forming at the corners of his mouth.

Xu Yanyu didn't rush to answer. Although the call came just in time, she needed to make sure that she wasn't just making a spur-of-the-moment decision to participate in the competition.

Director Wu's mind raced with thoughts as he anxiously awaited Xu Yanyu's reply.

He thought that Xu Yanyu, like other singers, would come up with another dubious reason.

He continued, "Yan Yu, I am sincerely inviting you to participate in the 'Singer 2024' program. Lao Zeng told me that you are very talented and have composed many original songs."

You've seen how popular singers are online right now, haven't you? I think this is an opportunity for you too.

If you're concerned about compensation, you can bring it up, and we can discuss it further.

Director Wu is already planning to throw money at it.

Even if Xu Yanyu makes an outrageous demand this time, he will still invite her back.

He currently has too few people to choose from.

"Fine! I agree!" Xu Yanyu said decisively, her eyes fixed on the computer screen, her expression slightly angry.

She had just been looking up information about the "Singer 2024" program when she accidentally came across a short video interview.

Someone interviewed Kim Soo-mi's teammates, asking for their opinions on Kim Soo-mi winning third place in the Korean singing competition "Singer 2024".

The teammate rolled his eyes and said dismissively, "If it weren't for the high pay from Korea, Kim Soo-mi wouldn't have gone to Korea to participate in any competitions or shows."

Given the current level of the Chinese music scene, she could definitely beat those Chinese singers; her loss to a Chinese singer was simply an underperformance.

The interviewer pressed on, "But she only got third place..."

The teammate changed his expression and replied, "How can we Asians compare to Europeans and Americans? The first and second place winners are from European and American countries."

...

So after seeing such a video, what else is there for Xu Yanyu to consider?

She absolutely has to get on the stage of "Singer 2024".

She wanted to show those Koreans that just as the ancestors of the Korean people could crush the Koreans, the Korean people could now crush them just as fiercely!

"Oh? Good, good! Old Zeng was right when he said you were straightforward. I'll have my people buy you a plane ticket, and you can leave for H City first thing tomorrow morning, okay?"

Director Wu was afraid that Xu Yanyu would change her mind, so he even set a departure time for her.

Xu Yanyu thought about it and realized that she didn't have anything to do recently, so it would be fine to go there in advance to familiarize herself with the environment.

So she replied, "No problem."

Suddenly, another question came to mind, and she quickly asked, "Can I sing my own original songs?"

"Um... it's possible, but I think you'll be at a disadvantage."

The contestants on this stage all chose classic songs that are widely sung.

Director Wu paused for a moment and then explained, "Because the competition is conducted online, the classic songs have already been screened by the market. Singing these classic songs will increase the chances of getting more votes from the audience."

Director Wu wasn't questioning Xu Yanyu's original creative abilities; he was just saying that sometimes market preferences aren't something an individual can control.

Even though the four songs Xu Yanyu sang on "Masked Singer" are now firmly at the top of the charts on major music apps, he still suggested that Xu Yanyu choose classic songs.

"Okay." Xu Yanyu smiled.

Director Wu is absolutely right; she did indeed sing a classic song.

It is a classic piece of music that no one in this world has ever heard before.

The two chatted for a while longer before hanging up the phone.

Wu Liang handed the phone back to Lao Zeng and said with emotion, "We've finally settled on one person. I still need to find another one."

"I told you, Xu Yanyu is different. If she can help you, she definitely will," Director Zeng said jokingly, putting away his phone.

Wu Liang sighed, "The early promotion of 'Singer 2024' went too far, and now I can only grit my teeth and keep going."