Chapter 61, Version 061
Chapter Sixty-One
"Have you been secretly practicing singing again lately?" Tian Yi asked curiously.
Lin Yuan glanced at him: "What do you mean by 'secretly'? Don't talk like I'm some kind of pervert."
"I've been practicing the new song a lot lately, so I've definitely been singing more than usual," Lin Yuan said. "We're going to be on stage soon, how can I not be serious?"
“That makes sense.” Tian Yi nodded.
Singing only accounts for half of Lin Yuan's career, yet he works so hard, which inevitably inspires Tian Yi.
Generally speaking, New Year's Eve galas don't need to be taken so seriously. For the platform, it's just a lively scene where celebrities get together. The audience doesn't care who sings well or badly; they just want to have fun.
Lin Yuan is more serious than anyone else.
To be precise, Lin Yuan seemed unaware that his behavior was serious; he probably just felt that if he could do it, he should try his best.
Even during his low point, Lin Yuan remained just as dedicated.
Tian Yi glanced at his phone. As the New Year approached, the number of trending topics on various platforms gradually increased. There were naturally some related to Leting Video, but Xingyao Video still received the most attention. Among them, the most eye-catching was Wink, who reunited after several years.
For the past few days, the entire Wink team has been constantly trending on social media, as if they live on the hottest search list.
Tian Yi couldn't help but frown.
He noticed that the trending topics these past few days included stories about Ye Liuchuan having dinner with someone, and Xie Yu and Ji Xiaming buying food together, but there were very few reports related to rehearsals. Even when there were, they were titled "So-and-so missed the first rehearsal" or "So-and-so did not participate in the second rehearsal."
Tian Yi had participated in "The Rising Star" before, so he had some understanding of the abilities of all the Wink members.
It can only be said that the debut group has gathered the most popular contestants during the talent show, but the most popular does not necessarily mean the strongest.
Wink didn't hold a disbandment concert, but the few stages they performed before disbanding... not only were there no members together, but the members who were there also just coasted along.
Tian Yi remembers that there were a lot of complaints at the time, although they were eventually overshadowed by fans. He never expected that after a few years, the public would have forgotten about it.
"Is it okay not to rehearse properly?" Tian Yi couldn't help but exclaim. "There are dance moves in 'Just Want to Wink at You' and 'Tomorrow's Star,' right?"
"Why worry so much?" Lin Yuan said. "They should have already memorized these two pieces by heart."
"Tomorrow's Star" was the theme song for "Tomorrow's Star Journey". Not to mention Wink, who later had the sole right to sing it, even these former contestants had long since memorized these two songs.
If even Lin Yuan can do it, how could the debut group not be able to?
“That’s true.” Tian Yi nodded.
This time, Wink/fans launched a concentrated attack on Lin Yuan, and Tian Yi was also caught in the crossfire. However, in the descriptions of Wink/fans, Tian Yi was just Lin Yuan's lapdog.
After reading through all the gossip, Tian Yi came to the conclusion that, from beginning to end, he was not qualified to be a human being.
The reason he's so annoying is that he should only be fawning over Wink, but he actually dared to fawn over Lin Yuan. How could that be allowed?
Tian Yi: "..."
He really wanted to complain. Debuting is just a moment, do these people want to control him for a lifetime?
Don't they know that the more things are like this, the more he wants to work hard and try to trample Wink under his feet?
...
And so, the New Year's Eve party drew ever closer.
Every year, the New Year's Eve gala is a major event for various platforms, with celebrities appearing together. Some popular stars even receive invitations from several platforms at once, and although one of them is pre-recorded, the audience understands.
Anyway, they sing different songs on different platforms, and the fans will only be happy.
Leting Video and Xingyao Video are the only two live streaming platforms, probably because both platforms have launched popular music variety shows. Although "The Sound of Music" has completely flopped, as a platform, it should at least set a standard for music.
"Looking forward to 'Heat' and 'Hibernation'!"
Sangzi started watching the live stream on Leting Video early in the morning.
With the rise of video platforms, watching variety shows has become much more convenient. She no longer has to fight with her family for the TV. Tonight, she wants to watch Leting Video, and her mother wants to watch Xingyao Video. Each of them has their own tablet, and no one fights over it.
However, Sang's mother loved to spend time with Sang Zi. When Sang Zi was in the living room, she would stay there. But when Sang Zi moved to the study, she would also pick up her glasses and move to the study.
Sang Zi: "..."
In terms of lineup, Leting Video is indeed inferior to Xingyao Video. In the guest list announced by the host, Xingyao's guests are all popular actors and big-name singers, while some of the guests on Leting Video are people I've never even heard of.
Lin Yuan will probably appear around the middle of the episode, which is a convenient time as she won't need to stay up all night to wait.
Tian Yi appeared before Lin Yuan.
While the other guests were performing, Sangzi would fidget with her phone or rummage through her cabinet. She would only sit down and watch if she heard a good song.
After waiting for a while, Tian Yi finally came on stage.
Tian Yi didn't sing "Heart's Desire," but rather the theme song for a summer movie, "Willful." This song is very popular and has now become almost Tian Yi's signature song.
Sangzi was very happy for him.
If it weren't for "Heart's Desire," she wouldn't have bothered to learn about Tian Yi, and therefore wouldn't have known that he was actually very capable.
Many contestants on "The Road to Stardom" have been overlooked; they are like diamonds in a sand dune, needing to be discovered to see their brilliance.
Tian Yi and Lin Yuan are the same.
An idol like him deserves to be seen again.
"When did Tian Yi become so strong?"
"Where did this new singer come from? How come I've never noticed her before?"
Sangzi had heard Tian Yi perform live, and she had also seen the movie he made during the summer season. Sangzi could only say that Tian Yi was the kind of singer whose live performances would never disappoint.
The other party doesn't like hype either; they just want to move forward steadily, little by little.
Next up, Lin Yuan!!!
If Lin Yuan remembers correctly, her last live performance was at the "Prosperous World" roadshow!
Fortunately, Lin Yuan hadn't given up on his dream of becoming a singer; otherwise, who knows when he would hear the other person sing again.
At least now she can make a living with "Hot" and "Hibernation".
Lin Yuan would be better off releasing an album.
Sangzi vowed that if Lin Yuan released an album, she would buy it all.
"Let's welcome our next guest—Lin Yuan!"
Sangzi quickly took out some paper and wiped the tablet screen even cleaner. She also wiped her glasses. Considering that her mother was there, Sangzi specially put on her headphones.
This is her sacred posture as she welcomes Lin Yuan's performance.
ceremony!
The moment Lin Yuan stepped onto the stage, Sang Zi covered her mouth to stop herself from screaming!
So handsome!!
Even cooler than the Golden Wing Awards ceremony!
Lin Yuan was wearing a red jacket, but it didn't look tacky at all. The pearlescent sheen on the jacket shone brightly under the stage lights, making his skin appear even whiter.
The trousers seemed a bit tight, but because Lin Yuan was thin enough, he was able to pull them off well and didn't give off a "young punk" vibe.
This time, his eye makeup was very heavy, and when the lights came on, there was a fluorescent shimmer at the corners of his eyes. For Sangzi, this kind of look was not annoying, but rather novel.
The melody of "Hot" started playing at that very moment.
Compared to her last performance, Lin Yuan's voice sounded even more broken, and with the occasional tremolo, she could almost hear the vibrations in her chest.
Once this person starts singing, they will use all their emotions.
"Hot" is tied to the movie "The Prosperous World". Every time Sangzi listens to this song, she seems to be able to see scenes from the movie.
But Lin Yuan's presence there gave her an even stronger feeling.
The notes suddenly deepened, the voices were like a lament, containing brokenness and sorrow, but also a burning, undying soul.
When listening to the chorus, Sangzi felt her heart was being lifted up, suspended in the air, unable to land for a long time. There was an endless heaviness in it, making her want to cry.
Fortunately, it was Lin Yuan who sang "Hot".
Sangzi covered her eyes.
One moment she thought Lin Yuan looked very handsome, but when he started singing, she no longer cared about his face and was completely absorbed in listening.
She became a fan because of "Tomorrow's Tomorrow" and likes Lin Yuan. In addition to the infectiousness of his performance, she also likes the infectiousness of his singing.
Sang Zi really wanted to go to her homepage and yell, but who would believe that Lin Yuan's live performance was even stronger!
Perhaps it's because of the amount of acting I've done that I have a more nuanced control over emotions. When I apply that nuance to my singing, it resonates more with the audience.
The emotions expressed in "Hot" are simply uncontrollable.
Lin Yuan really should sing more!
Sang Zi hadn't recovered from the emotional turmoil brought on by "Hot" when Lin Yuan was already singing "Hibernation".
Sang Zi admitted that Lin Yuan recovered much faster than she did.
One moment she was feeling melancholic and broken, the next, "Hibernation" was like rain falling on her head, waking her up.
If Sangzi were to explain the difference between the songs "Hibernation" and "Hot," she would only ask—is Lin Yuan really not trying to look young?
His voice when he sang "Hibernation" sounded ten years younger than when he sang "Hot"!
This description is absolutely not an exaggeration!
It's a cheerful and adorable voice, perfect for background music when a kangaroo hits someone!
The camera then cuts to Tian Yi, who is in the audience waving a glow stick to cheer for Lin Yuan.
—The moment the camera cut to that shot, Lin Yuan's voice sounded even more slurred, didn't it?
Acting cute!
She's definitely pretending to be cute!!
Lin Yuan even added a clumsy dance in the middle, which made it look even more...
Sangzi found it hard not to take a screenshot.
How can this person be so cute?!
More importantly, "Hibernation" and "Hot" are just two different styles. Lin Yuan can sing with a sense of fragmentation or with a sense of liveliness, which only makes her think that this person is super amazing.
It sounds so good!
Sang Zi thinks that after "Hot", "Hibernation" will probably be the song she listens to on repeat for the next year.
Actually, she has already played it on repeat this year. Once Mango TV releases its annual summary, the number of views for "Hibernation" should rank in the top three.
After listening to both songs, Sang Zi was still not satisfied.
"What are you listening to? You look so happy."
Sangzi took off her headphones and suddenly heard a terrifying, howling sound coming from the tablet in her mother's hand.
Sang Zi: "...What are you listening to again?"
"It seems like there's something wrong with the sound system. It was working fine just now, and then it suddenly became like this." Mrs. Sang frowned. "With so many celebrities invited, why didn't you get a better sound system?"
Sang Zi: "…………"
The speakers are indeed broken.
Even if it's broken, "Tomorrow's Star" shouldn't be sung in a version that sounds like a pig being slaughtered.
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Author's Note: [doge][doge][doge] Here it comes!!
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