Chapter 111
"Who is stupid?" Zhou Li caught up with Shan Jia, who was walking very fast.
Zhou Li was a little confused and didn't react.
"What did you mean by those words?"
She is still chattering.
Shan Jia suddenly stopped and looked around. This was indeed not a suitable place to confess his feelings.
She pursed her lips and her ears turned red.
Zhou Liming is very smart, but she is unwilling to think about it. Is she the kind of person who would joke about this kind of relationship?
"Wow, you guys are finally back!!!" Zhu Le jumped out from the door and pounced on the two of them like a nagging woman, "Why didn't you call me when you went to Haicheng!" He accused, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere between the two.
Zhou Li tilted his head awkwardly, "Let's go see the sea."
"Wow! How romantic!" Zhu Le exclaimed, "I want to go too!"
"We are going to do serious business." Zhou Li touched his nose and glanced at Shan Jia. Shan Jia looked indifferent, and the red spot on the tip of his ear had long disappeared.
"Is it because of the theme this time?" Zhu Le asked.
Zhou Li nodded, and the three of them entered the dormitory together.
It's time to go to the rehearsal room because we need to gather shots for the program crew.
On the way, Zhu Le kept pestering to listen to the songs they wrote. Shan Jia's computer was still at home, and he came directly here early this morning. Zhou Li took out her mobile phone and played a song for Zhu Le, letting Shan Jia take a rest.
There was nothing much to do in the rehearsal room today. They are quite creative. However, the people from Yizhihua came to visit with another band called Lanbaicai.
Zhou Li was deeply impressed by Lan Baicai. Because they make niche music, they ranked last in the audience rankings twice, but they have a very good reputation online. Because the circle is niche, there are almost no negative reviews, and the creations in the last competition also have their own style.
A few people sat together and chatted, especially Shan Jia, who talked more than usual when talking about music. A few people played around and got through the day.
Later in the evening, Shan Jia took Zhou Li back home and brought over her luggage, computer and food. Her friend said she didn't need the red convertible urgently, so she asked Shan Jia to drive it first.
Time was very tight today, and Zhou Li didn't find a chance to ask Shan Jia what he meant by what he said this morning. She was afraid that she had heard it wrong, and even more afraid that she had misunderstood it.
They never found the right opportunity, and it was delayed until the eve of the stage, which was also the day the show was officially broadcast. Because the Rebirth Band won the last competition, they had three minutes to canvass for votes, which was enough time for each of the three members of the band to give a speech.
This song is a very quiet song, similar to its theme, which is blue.
The blue ocean shimmers on the stage. In the prelude, there is the sound of waves recorded by Zhou Li. A school of fish swims through the quiet ocean. The rhythm is slow, the sound is melodious, and there is a hint of sadness, until the chorus finally breaks out!
Zhou Li lowered his head and slammed the drumstick hard!
The swift and unstoppable drum beats, like a torrential rain, speak of the unbearable fate! Each beat seems to hit the heart hard, making it unable to breathe!
Combined with Shan Jia's roar, it was like a calm sea without wind, stirring up waves!
The music consists of bass, guitar, drums, and some synthesizers that make up this amazing song.
The people in the audience were so moved by the music that they couldn't calm down for a long time. The contestants on the same stage were also stunned. The Rebirth Band always broke their limits and brought them surprises time and time again.
The audience loved the song and cheered.
“Rebirth!” “Rebirth!” “Rebirth!!!”
One person, two people, three people, the shouts became continuous.
Zhou Li lifted up the drumstick and did some fancy moves with his hand in a cool manner. Shan Jiagang took a breath after singing a song and waved his left hand. Zhu Le posed coolly, and even though the stage was so dim, he didn't forget to wear sunglasses.
The stage lights gradually dimmed and the host's side was switched. Zhou Li stood up, and Shan Jia and Zhu Le carried their pianos and walked towards the host, waiting for the vote.
Host: "Today is the second game of our "Miracle Music" and it's also the premiere day. Thanks to XX, XXX, and XX for their sponsorship. The band just performed is Rebirth. If you like them, please click the button to support them! They have three minutes to canvass for votes. Now, please let them speak!"
The host handed over the microphone. The three of them stood in the middle, Shan Jia on the left, and Zhu Le on the right. Shan Jia took the microphone and handed it directly to Zhou Li. Zhou Li thought about it and said, "This stage has veterans like Zhihua and weirdos like Lanbaicai. Everyone is very strong! The music is also very unique! The songs are also very nice! We are lucky to have come this far and received everyone's recognition. We have also made a lot of friends on the show. I don't like to say empty words. I just want to say that this is a stage, and it is also a place for competition. Everything depends on strength! So if you like us, just vote!"
Everyone could see the ambition in her eyes, but they didn't feel disgusted at all and just laughed good-naturedly.
Yizhihua and Lanbaicai were just shaking their heads. Although they had known each other for a short time, they understood each other very well.
Tang Bai sneered, thinking that Zhou Li was just seeking fame and reputation.
Zhou Li handed the microphone to Shan Jia, who just said "thank you" and handed it to Zhu Le.
Zhu Le's eyes turned red as he took the microphone. He said, "I've always dreamed of standing on a big stage, but I never had the chance. Now I finally have the chance to stand in front of you. I hope to perform a few more of our own songs for you. Our songs are very good, and it's worth investing in them!"
Zhu Le originally wanted to be sentimental, but at night he thought about the fact that he was on a show and that he could wake up laughing even on such a big stage, so he couldn't be sentimental at all.
The host began to preside over the voting. Zhou Li was nervous, but the voting results would not be announced now. She could only wait for everyone to finish their performances. Fortunately, there were only two bands left.
The three people went off the stage to prepare for the interview. They had to walk through a long corridor. The corridor was very dark, with a dim incandescent light every few meters, and all kinds of messy lines on both sides of the road.
"Be careful!" Shan Jia quickly supported Zhou Li.
Zhu Le was walking in front. According to the order of going on stage, Zhou Li stood in the middle and Shan Jia followed behind him.
Zhou Li almost tripped over the electric wire. Her chest was heaving in fear. If she had wasted this little time, Zhu Le would have disappeared.
Shan Jia didn't let go. She held Zhou Li's hand and said, "Come with me."
He walked slowly in front, leading Zhou Li.
"Slow down," she said.
Zhou Li couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth as she felt the warmth of their hands. Her eyes were full of sparkling little stars as she slowly followed Shan Jia.
When they arrived at the mining preparation area, Shan Jia let go.
Zhou Li clenched his hands into fists and then opened them.
This interview was milder than the last one. The director did not play any tricks, but instead asked them about some of their creative ideas.
This song was basically sung by Shan Jia. Zhou Li grabbed the microphone and put it to Shan Jia's mouth. Shan Jia looked at her and spoke into Zhou Li's microphone.
Zhou Li had a smile on his face, while Zhu Le was standing beside him in a daze.
After the interview was over, they were released. Zhou Li stretched and said, "It's finally over. I just have to wait for the results."
Zhu Le was walking very fast, and Zhou Li shouted, "Why are you walking so fast?"
His voice came from afar, "The show has started, I'm waiting for Lao Wang to give me feedback!"
Zhou Li smiled and shook his head, then replied slowly to Shan Jia. After all, he had experience, so Zhou Li was not as panicked as before.
The microphone was still on, and she was about to enter the studio when she suddenly grabbed Shan Jia's hand.
"You called me stupid last time."
Shan Jia turned around and saw a smile in Zhou Li's eyes.
"I'm not stupid, it's you who's not explaining it clearly."
Then Zhou Li grabbed the door next to her and was about to leave, but suddenly a force came from behind and pulled her back.
She and Shan Jia were face to face. Shan Jia glanced at the side, then she leaned close to Zhou Li's ear and said, "Hasn't what I said been clear enough?" Then she insisted on holding Zhou Li's hand and walked in.
Zhou Li's heart began to beat erratically. She stared blankly at Shan Jia, forgetting to struggle. Fortunately, everyone in the room was focused on the TV, so no one was looking at them. Even if they were seen, what would it matter? The two of them were open and honest, and didn't think too much.
Zhu Le took his phone and sat in the corner, feeling happy and disappointed. When he saw Zhou Li and Shan Jia come in, he waved at them and whispered, "Over here."
Shan Jia held Zhou Li's hand and sat down openly. Zhu Le saw it, but didn't think much about it. He just thought they had a good relationship.
He whispered, "The show's aired, and those comments are making me so mad!"
"We clearly deserve it! Some say we're royals! That's why we were admitted!"
Zhou Li snatched his phone and turned it off.
"Don't always focus on other people's opinions, just be yourself."
Zhu Le pursed his lips, looking very unconvinced.
"I want to fight them for eight hundred rounds!"
"You're stupid," Zhou Li cursed. "We're just a little-known band, so it's normal for some people to be suspicious. As long as we show our strength and slap them in the face, why bother with these fleas? If you have this much time, you might as well practice more."
Zhu Le whimpered twice and retracted his head after being scolded, but he was still unwilling to give up. He changed his seat, opened his phone and found someone to talk to passionately in the comment section.
Zhou Li shook her head. Her focus was not here, but on the Yizhihua Band that had just performed. They were the finale this time, and it seemed like there was something wrong with their performance.
Just as the show started, there was a problem with the sound system and the performance was stopped.
Zhou Li frowned and saw Yizhihua adjusting her state and singing again, but her condition was obviously not as good as the first show.
Zhou Li's heartbeat began to quicken again. She had a feeling that their ranking would still be at the top this time.
The performance is over and the venue has been cleared.
After experiencing the host delaying the announcement of the rankings twice, Zhou Li still wanted to drag the host out and beat him up. Although he knew that this was a deliberate effect created by the program crew, it still made people too anxious. The air seemed to be filled with tension, and those whose rankings were not announced were breathing heavily.
This time the host changed the method of announcing the results. He touched the balls in the box with the band's name written on them. He would announce the ranking of the band he touched. He was so slow that it made people want to explode.
If they didn't touch a ball, everyone would inhale, and the bands whose rankings were announced would be either happy or sad.
"Next is the Rebirth Band, huh?" The host looked at the envelope in surprise, even though he already knew the ranking in advance.
"Rebirth Band Ranking..."
Zhou Li took a deep breath, and the host dragged out his voice, "First place again!"
Zhou Li jumped up and hugged Shan Jia.
The incandescent lights on the indoor stage were a bit dazzling, making it all seem unreal. They actually won first place again, but when Zhou Li hugged Shan Jia and smelled her unique fragrance, he knew that they had done it again.
Her heart beat faster and she closed her eyes tightly to restrain herself.
Shan Jia's mood remained stable, and her voice was filled with joy. She patted Zhou Li on the back and said, "We did it again."
"Yeah." Zhou Li wanted to cry, but she held it back, suppressing her nasal sound, her eyes bright.
With three hands put together, Zhu Le almost jumped up.
"Reborn! The best!"
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