Chapter 154 (First Update)
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Before the premiere of "The Voice of China," the show's director wondered who would become famous.
The director would definitely answer without hesitation: "Shao Ting".
The reason is simple: with her looks and talent, it would be a waste if she didn't become famous.
From looks to figure, from singing ability to stage presence, Mu Shaoting has almost everything. Other contestants may have strengths in one aspect, but she is a rare all-rounder.
However, to the director's surprise, Murong Qing also became famous.
But he quickly figured it out.
Freshness and mystery are always the two magic weapons that attract people to the entertainment industry.
Murong Qing not only possessed these two qualities, but he also perfected them to the extreme.
He appeared out of nowhere, without a trace before and without a trace now, yet he possesses the formidable weapon of Mu Shaoting, so much so that everyone who has heard Mu Shaoting's songs, everyone who likes Mu Shaoting, cannot help but be curious about this original author.
The audience was curious but couldn't find him, and that's how he took root in their hearts.
So much so that everyone knows that this season of "The Voice of China" has produced an original musician who, although not present at the event, has a presence no less than any of the contestants.
The director was naturally pleased with this outcome.
He even had a plan: on the eve of the finals, he would go to Mu Shaoting and tell her that if possible, it would be best to invite Murong Qing to be her guest singer. Then they would use the gimmick of "Murong Qing's true face revealed" to boost the ratings and viewership of the finals, and his resume would have another exciting page.
Yes, the final.
The show's director had no doubt that Mu Shaoting would definitely make it to the finals—with her talent and popularity, how could she possibly lose?! How could she possibly not make it to the finals?!
He Han shares the same view.
He Han looked at Mu Shaoting and Murong Qing's trending topics one after another, feeling both envious and jealous.
While other singers fight alone, Mu Shaoting is different. On the surface, she is alone, but in reality, she is fighting side by side with Murong Qing.
Just like now, Murong Qing is trending again, with everyone saying that his songwriting and composition skills are so good that he's practically guaranteed a spot at this year's Golden Song Awards.
At the very least, you should give him one!
[That's right, the music scene has declined considerably in recent years, and his songwriting and composing are like fresh blood in the industry.]
[Moreover, he's popular enough now, with sufficient influence and reach.]
[The reach is definitely huge. Every time Shao Ting finishes a competition, her competition songs quickly top the charts. It's incredible.]
Shao Ting sang really well! Murong Qing also has a good eye for talent!
[This is like a discerning eye and a talented horse, a perfect match! I can't even imagine what it would be like if someone else sang Murong Qing!]
[Furthermore, Shao Ting is a very nice person. People were saying she was Murong Qing, and she couldn't have denied it and let everyone believe she really was. Instead, she quickly came out to debunk the rumors!]
[Absolutely! Shao Ting is truly beautiful and kind-hearted!]
He Han: ...
He Han angrily shut down her Weibo account.
It's always the same!
What should have been a trending topic about Murong Qing ended up becoming a promotional platform for Mu Shaoting!
She doesn't seem to be trending! But if you open the trending topics, people inevitably mention her when talking about Murong Qing!
So, why is there such a person as Murong Qing?!
Why did he give his song to Mu Shaoting?!
Without him, Mu Shaoting wouldn't stand out among these singers and be irreplaceable!
Furthermore, if he had given his song to her instead of Mu Shaoting, then she would be the one trending on social media right now!
He Han was unwilling to accept it!
The more she thought about it, the more unwilling she became!
Yes, Mu Shaoting is a rich heiress, but what about other things besides that?
In what way is she inferior to Mu Shaoting?
She even worked harder than Mu Shaoting!
Why did both Yang Yu and Murong Qing choose her as their first choice?!
Just because she's a daughter of the Mu family? Isn't she?!
He Han wished she could find out Murong Qing's address right now, go to his door, and let him see her, and see her heart that wanted to defeat Mu Shaoting.
But only Mu Shaoting knows who Murong Qing is and how to contact her. She doesn't even have the right to compete with her fairly!
He Han became increasingly angry and aggrieved as she thought about it, and in the end, she could only keep urging Yang Yu to hurry up with his creation!
Yang Yu had no choice but to write lyrics and music day and night under her relentless urging.
Finally, after the competition to narrow down the field from 20 to 10, Yang Yu handed over a song he had written to He Han.
He Han quickly looked at it; the lyrics were so-so, but the melody was pretty good.
She picked up a pen and helped Yang Yu revise some sentences, then said with satisfaction, "This is the one!"
Yang Yu couldn't help but smile—no matter what, being able to create a song was something he was very proud of.
But just as he raised the corners of his lips, he heard He Han say to him, "Brother Yu, let's put my name on both the lyrics and the music for this song."
She had already thought it through; if she wanted to beat Mu Shaoting, she couldn't just sing original songs, she had to create her own.
Otherwise, at best, she could only manage a draw with Mu Shaoting.
He Han wanted to win.
She wanted others to say that she was much more capable than Mu Shaoting in the future.
Mu Shaoting can only sing, but she can compose!
Mu Shaoting has to rely on Murong Qing, but she doesn't need to rely on anyone!
Yang Yu's smile froze on his face.
He didn't expect He Han to say such a thing.
He looked at his girlfriend and said reluctantly, "Xiaohan, this... isn't a good idea."
"What's wrong with it?"
"If others find out, it won't be good for you."
"You wrote both the lyrics and the music. If you don't say anything, who will find out?"
Yang Yu: ...
"Or is it that you still have Mu Shaoting on your mind and want to use this song to compete with Murong Qing and win back Mu Shaoting's attention?" He Han looked at him.
Yang Yu certainly harbored such thoughts as well, but when He Han pointed them out, he quickly said, "I didn't, how could I?!"
"Wouldn't it be better to write my name? Otherwise, what if Mu Shaoting falls for you again because of this and tries to break us up?"
Yang Yu: ...
"Or are you saying, Brother Yu, that you actually want her to break us up?"
"Of course I didn't," Yang Yu quickly replied.
"Then it's settled," He Han said with a smile.
Yang Yu: ...
Yang Yu was dissatisfied, but he didn't say anything more.
He Han has already made it into the top ten of the competition and is considered somewhat famous. In addition, she has an actor brother, and the two siblings can help each other. In the future, He Han should be able to do quite well.
At least, it's better than now, better than him now, better than him being able to meet other girls.
Therefore, Yang Yu does not want to break up with He Han.
Aside from her jealousy because of Mu Shaoting, He Han actually fulfilled his requirements for a wife quite well: gentle and virtuous, able to cook, loves doing housework, and cares about him.
She is his best choice right now.
Yang Yu forced a smile. "Okay."
He Han's smile grew even brighter; finally, she could compete fairly with Mu Shaoting.
He Han picked up the song and started practicing.
Soon, the competition to narrow down the field to five was about to begin.
This time, Mu Shaoting sang a rather serene song.
This kind of song is actually not very suitable as a competition song.
However, considering that half of Mu Shaoting's appeal lies in the new songs she brings with each appearance, Ye Qingxi intends to help her bring some freshness to each appearance.
He specifically selected several songs from his representative works that had different musical styles but received very good market feedback and became very popular.
This poem, "The Bright Moon Shines at Dusk," is one of them.
Mu Shaoting fell in love with the song almost the first time she saw it. She practiced it without hesitation and made it her song for the top 10 to top 5 competition.
As it turns out, she made the right choice in selecting this song.
This song showcased her vocal qualities to the fullest, stunning both the judges and the audience once again. Even Ye Qingxi himself couldn't help but remark that his aunt's voice truly gets better the quieter it is.
The judges did not hesitate to advance him to the next round.
The audience members also cast almost all of their votes for advancement.
Mu Shaoting smiled as he stepped off the stage and returned to the lounge.
As contestants were eliminated one by one, the top ten contestants now each have their own private rest room.
She pushed open the door and went in, just in time to see He Han go on stage.
"Oh, she's actually behind me today," Mu Shaoting said.
Ye Qingxi nodded.
Not only that, but when he went to the restroom, he overheard people talking about how He Han's submitted song for the competition was also an original work.
Can He Han also create original works?
Ye Qingxi was a little curious.
Therefore, he patted the spot next to him and said to Mu Shaoting, "Auntie, it seems she's also writing an original song today."
"Huh?" Mu Shaoting exclaimed in surprise, "Her? An original work?"
She actually has this ability?
Mu Shaoting actually became quite interested and sat down next to Ye Qingxi.
On the monitor, He Han was dressed like a lotus emerging from the water. She held a microphone and softly sang the song that she had written herself.
Ye Qingxi listened quietly, quite surprised—this song was actually pretty good!
Although it wasn't a hit, the melody was very nice and charming.
Ye Qingxi was instantly impressed by He Han.
If she can maintain this level of creative output, she can pursue a career as a singer-songwriter, and then she won't have to compete with singers like Mu Shaoting who rely on vocal skills.
I just don't know if this is her usual level or a rare level.
Ye Qingxi looked at the monitor screen. He Han had finished singing and was standing on the stage, waiting for the judges' comments.
Mu Shaoting frowned, somewhat unconvinced, "She can write songs too? Why didn't she start writing them from the beginning?"
"Was it not finished writing at that time?" Ye Qingxi guessed.
“But… don’t you guys think this song sounds familiar?” Li Jing asked.
Ye Qingxi: Huh? ???
Ye Qingxi turned to look at Li Jing with a puzzled expression.
Li Jing crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair. "I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before."
He asked Mu Shaoting, "Don't you think so?"
Mu Shaoting: ...
Mu Shaoting thought carefully for a long time, then shook his head, "I don't remember."
As soon as she finished speaking, judge Wang Huai on the judging panel slowly opened his mouth, "He Han, did you write this song?"
He Han nodded, "Mm."
"Did you write all the lyrics and songs yourself?"
"Yes," He Han said with a smile.
The audience gasped softly, "Wow!" and exclaimed in amazement, "That's amazing!"
He Han could vaguely hear the commotion below the stage and couldn't help but laugh.
She said, "I have always loved singing, so in my spare time I also try to write my own songs. I didn't know that I could use my own original songs in this competition. After Shao Ting started singing, I wondered if I could also sing my own original songs. But I was worried that my compositions were not good enough, so it wasn't until today that I had the courage to show my own songs to everyone. I hope everyone will like them."
Ye Qingxi: ...Why does he have to mention his aunt too!
How could a competition like this not allow original compositions?!
Can't you sing original songs in any competition?!
Ye Qingxi was speechless. He was really just trying to take advantage of her!
However, Yang Yu was even more speechless: This is his song! This is his composition!
Thinking of this, Yang Yu angrily took a drag on his cigarette.
But as soon as he lit his cigarette, Wang Huai spoke again.
"Really? Then I'd like to invite you and everyone else to listen to a song."
After he finished speaking, he took out his phone, turned on a song, and started playing it into the microphone.
Soon, a deep male voice traveled across the stage, reaching He Han's ears, as well as the ears of the audience and Ye Qingxi.
Ye Qingxi's eyes widened instantly.
The melody of his chorus is almost exactly the same as He Han's!
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