Chapter 293 (Updated 2931)
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"A movie theme song?" Old Kang asked in surprise. "You wanted your senior brother to sing the theme song for the movie you were making?"
"Hmm." Ye Qingxi tilted her head up obediently. "But I heard from our director that Senior Brother Wen seems to have stopped taking on movie theme songs for the past two years."
Kang Lao nodded; Wen Chong had indeed become less interested in such matters in the past two years.
He now wants to make music that he likes.
“But you are different,” said Elder Kang. “You are his junior brother. If you ask, he will definitely agree.”
"real?"
Old Kang smiled and said, "Just wait until he comes and ask him."
With this expectation in mind, Ye Qingxi met his senior brothers and sisters three days later.
Everyone is still the same as before.
Fu Zhan and Meng Man became famous early, are older, and have higher status, so they are both quite mature.
Zhu Qiu and Lu Mian were younger, so they were naturally more active.
The middle two, Sha Li and Wen Chong, have completely different personalities. Sha Li is bright and flamboyant, like a bright red, while Wen Chong is low-key and gentle, like a soft blue.
Although we hadn't seen each other for a long time and wanted to get together, the main reason we gathered was to listen to the songs Ye Qingxi and the other two perform at the World Championship.
Therefore, as soon as she entered, Shali couldn't help but urge, "Hurry up, hurry up. I haven't heard the three of you sing together yet."
“The main problem is that I haven’t heard of Xiao Xi,” Zhu Qiu said. “I’ve never heard the duet between my senior brother and senior sister, and Lu Mian and I even covered it.”
"Haha, that's true." Lu Mian laughed.
As the senior disciple, Fu Zhan genuinely cared for his junior disciple and was worried that Ye Qingxi might feel embarrassed if they sang a duet right away.
"Let Xiaoxi practice first. We'll watch him and wait until he's practiced well before we sing together."
Meng Man chimed in, "That's right, who starts singing together right away?"
"It's okay." Ye Qingxi has always been confident in her profession. "I can do it."
"Really?" Fu Zhan asked with some doubt.
Meng Man also looked at Elder Kang with a puzzled expression.
There was a hint of pride and confidence in Kang Lao's eyes. He did not answer directly, but instead turned around and started playing the piano.
Ye Qingxi had already been trained by him to the point that she almost had muscle memory, and upon hearing this familiar melody, she unconsciously opened her mouth.
His voice was clear and ethereal, like the most skilled bird in the forest, awakening the forest that had been sleeping all night in the rising sun.
Fu Zhan and Meng Man were somewhat surprised.
Although they had always heard from Elder Kang that Ye Qingxi was very talented and had a great voice, judging from the previously leaked singing works of Ye Qingxi, they were nothing special.
It's not that it's bad; it's certainly good, but it's just good, not amazing.
It was rare for an elderly teacher to take on a disciple, and Ye Qingxi was also very good-looking and had a lovely personality. The two of them looked at him like a nephew or niece, and therefore, they liked him more than they truly respected him.
Now, as Fu Zhan and Meng Man listened to his voice accompanied by the smooth piano music, they felt a cleansing of their ears and souls.
It's amazing how pure the sound is.
It's astonishing that someone could demonstrate such masterful singing skills, to the point of returning to simplicity, leaving only grace and naturalness.
His progress in just one year is simply too great!
When it was their turn, Fu Zhan and Meng Man couldn't help but start singing.
One of them had a rich, mellow voice, another a gentle, beautiful voice, and with Ye Qingxi's ethereal quality, the three of them brought the song to its peak, making it a perfect auditory feast.
Zhu Qiu listened intently, barely daring to breathe. After listening, she clapped excitedly and exclaimed, "It's so good! It's absolutely wonderful!"
"My God, no wonder they didn't choose me for this song, I'm not good enough," Lu Mian exclaimed.
Sha Li looked at Ye Qingxi and exclaimed, "Xiao Xi, you're amazing! Even the senior brother and senior sister couldn't cover up your voice in the final harmony!"
"That's really impressive. The first line was sung very well and was very catchy," Wen Chong affirmed.
Previously, he had heard his teacher say that a child's voice should be added to the song and that the child's voice should sing the first line. Wen Chong had never really agreed with this.
The first line of any song is always the most important, as it directly affects the quality of the song and forms the listener's initial judgment and impression.
In this situation, on a stage like the World Championships where the whole world is watching and there is absolutely no room for error, Wen Chong naturally felt that the first line should be sung by skilled and stable singers like Fu Zhan and Meng Man.
Letting a child start singing is too frivolous; what if something goes wrong?
At that time, his teacher told him, "No matter what country, skin color, or gender a child is, is a new sun, a hope, and a continuation and transmission of the spirit. Therefore, in this globally watched event, children are the most indispensable element and the most suitable performers to stand on the stage and sing the spirit of the World Championship."
"Of course, I am aware of the problem you mentioned, which is why I am constantly selecting people, trying to find someone who can shoulder such an important responsibility."
"That must be difficult," Wen Chong said at the time.
He saw his teacher nod, but then said firmly, "We should still give it a try, who knows?"
At that time, Wen Chong thought it was impossible to find someone who was young, good-looking, had a good voice, and strong singing skills.
If such a person truly exists, then they could be considered a musical genius.
Now, Wen Chong feels that everything in this world is indeed full of possibilities and wonders.
Just like his junior brother.
He comes from a distinguished family, has a pretty face, a well-behaved personality, and excellent grades, yet he also possesses a singing voice kissed by God.
It seemed as if all the good things in the world had come together for him. God was no longer just giving him food, but opening a buffet for him, letting him eat whatever he wanted.
Indeed, it's quite enviable.
Ye Qingxi felt a little embarrassed listening to the praise from her senior brothers and sisters.
The next second, he heard Elder Kang speak.
Unlike the praise from his senior classmates, Professor Kang mainly offered them advice this time.
However, he did not offer his opinion to Ye Qingxi, but rather to Fu Zhan and Meng Man.
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?
"What about me?" Ye Qingxi asked her teacher in a very soft voice.
"Just maintain your current level," Old Kang said with a smile.
"You've already corrected all the things I told you about that needed improvement, so you're already singing very well and don't need any more adjustments."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxi felt relieved.
Fu Zhan and Meng Man had already noticed his progress in his singing before—the current Ye Qingxi was even more amazing than the Ye Qingxi who participated in the final of "The Voice of China" with his aunt.
Their teacher made full use of the characteristics of his voice and brought out his personal style to the fullest.
As a result of these personal characteristics, both Fu Zhan and Meng Man felt that they were too craftsman-like and lacked inspiration.
However, they are all at this age, and their singing style has long been established. It would be too much to ask them to pursue something like inspiration.
Therefore, the two of them did not make things difficult for themselves, but only hoped to make further progress based on their existing foundation.
"There are less than eighty days left until the World Championship. In the coming period, I hope that the three of you can concentrate all your energy on this song and make sure to perform it to the best of your ability at the opening ceremony," Master Kang said, looking at his three disciples.
Ye Qingxi nodded.
Fu Zhan and Meng Man also said, "Okay."
"So this May Day holiday, you three should go and take care of everything that needs to be done. For the next few months, until the opening of the World Championships, the three of you will be available whenever needed and cooperate with Director Xu to do a good job of rehearsals and inspections, okay?"
“Yes.” The three of them replied without hesitation.
Old Kang smiled and said, "I really look forward to seeing you all from the audience."
“Me too,” Zhu Qiu quickly called out.
After the chorus ended, Ye Qingxi took advantage of Wen Chong going to wash the fruit and moved to his side.
"Senior brother, let me help you wash."
"No need." Wen Chong smiled and looked at him. "You can eat it for me in a bit."
Ye Qingxi's eyes crinkled into a smile as she asked softly, "Senior brother, are you busy this year?"
"I'm fine. What's wrong? Is something the matter?" Wen Chong asked.
Ye Qingxi nodded.
Wen Chong was surprised; something really had happened.
Is there anything you need his help with?
"What's wrong?"
"I recently made a movie with my dad, and the director and music director think you'd be perfect for singing our theme song. They'd like to invite you to sing it. Is that alright?"
Wen Chong never expected this.
In the past two years, he has wanted to make music that is less commercial and more in line with nature. For this reason, he has turned down all offers for commercial performances and theme songs. After all, he is already financially independent and does not need to do things he does not want to do for money.
His agent even came to him crying several times because of this.
Wen Chong remembered that a few months ago, his agent seemed to have cried to him, saying that a famous director wanted him to sing the theme song for a movie.
He immediately refused, saying, "I won't consider it."
"You won't even consider it if you don't ask who the director is!"
"I'm not considering anyone."
"His lead actor is a top star!"
"What does this have to do with me?" Wen Chong pointed to the door. "Don't interfere with my creative process."
"Can……"
"Three." Wen Chong began the countdown.
The agent had no choice but to leave in tears.
Looking back now, wasn't his junior brother's father a top celebrity?!
“Okay,” Wen Chong replied.
It's rare for his junior brother to be making a movie with his father, so he must be very happy. That's why he couldn't help but ask me to make sure my movie is perfect. As his senior brother, I naturally can't spoil his fun.
"Have him contact my agent again; I'll approve it this time."
"Really?" Ye Qingxi said happily, "Thank you, senior brother, you're so kind."
"Why is he so good?" Lu Mian was passing by the kitchen on his way to the bathroom when he overheard this and curiously peeked in.
"For the movie I filmed recently, I wanted my senior to sing the theme song, and he agreed," Ye Qingxi explained to him. "So I'm very happy."
Lu Mian: ? ? ?
Lu Mian: ...
Lu Mian nodded. "I see."
He turned around and went to the bathroom to use the toilet as if nothing had happened.
But after Ye Qingxi left the kitchen, he grabbed her arm and pulled her aside.
"Why did you contact him and not me?!" Lu Mian looked like he had been hopelessly infatuated. "I'm usually the best to you, and I'm the one who visits you on set when you're filming variety shows. What did he do? He didn't do anything! Why did you fall for him?!"
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