Li Mubai coughed awkwardly: "Strictly speaking, it's just a new category in the opera group, namely opera-style pop music."
At that moment, Lin Rui suddenly understood why this guy was selected.
Traditional opera is the kind of art form that awards medals.
Frankly speaking, if this World Arts Festival hadn't been hosted by Shenzhou, the opera category probably wouldn't have been approved at all, let alone become a designated competition item for the World Arts Festival.
Seemingly sensing the deeper meaning in Lin Rui's gaze, Li Mubai became even more embarrassed: "I'm sure I'll be promoted to Heavenly King this month."
"The popular opera singing group is probably in a civil war."
Lin Rui stopped worrying about Li Mubai. He could still pick out some songs that combined Peking Opera singing with pop music, enough to ensure Li Mubai's smooth advancement.
Thinking of this, Lin Rui looked at Shen Yun and Sun Youlin.
The popular group is no ordinary place; the competition here is far more brutal than just the word "brutal."
"Xiao Rui, we all know that we were selected for the popular group because of you."
Shen Yun and Sun Youlin had discussed this matter privately.
Although they are both quite capable, it is clearly impossible for them to surpass the top stars of each state and secure a place in the popular arts section of the World Arts Festival.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Lin Rui nodded: "Brother Sun, Sister Yun, how well have you mastered the 'Crazy Language'?"
"I'm fine."
Me too.
Sun Youlin and Shen Yun spoke almost simultaneously, their eyes shining even brighter.
The saying goes, "It takes a thousand days to train an army for one day to use it." For the past year, they have spent almost all their free time learning languages.
The World Arts Association will face not only fellow Chinese, but also artists from other countries.
Not all judges and guests understand Mandarin, so even if a Mandarin song is of nine points quality, if others cannot understand the lyrics, the score will be reduced no matter how good the melody is.
"I've put together a list for you over the next couple of days."
"I'll use the rest of the time to practice hard."
After saying that, Lin Rui left the meeting room on his own.
"Teacher Fusheng".
On the way, I ran into Xiao Zheng, a clerk from the production department: "Secretary Liu from the Artists Association is waiting for you in the VIP room."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Lin Rui stepped into the elevator, wondering why Secretary Liu had suddenly come to see him.
After all, the two usually communicate by phone, so this sudden visit must mean something is not simple.
As expected, as soon as Lin Rui entered the VIP room, Secretary Liu, who had been sitting and drinking tea, immediately stood up.
“Mr. Lin, the chairman sent me here this time.”
Xu Hongzhuo?
Lin Rui asked curiously, "Does Chairman Xu need something from me? Actually, a phone call would have sufficed; there's no need to make a special trip."
"President Xu just received the news as well."
"At the opening ceremony of this World Arts Festival, Xiazhou is responsible for three programs, one of which is a live performance."
Secretary Liu looked somewhat troubled: "The official requirement is that the live performance must be in Mandarin and at the same time, it must liven up the atmosphere. Chairman Xu has thought about it over and over and has also talked to some people, but the result is not very satisfactory."
"It just so happens that news of your return reached Chairman Xu's ears, so he sent me over to inquire..."
They really don't visit the temple unless they have a reason.
Lin Rui was somewhat amused and exasperated. In the past, Xu Hongzhuo would have contacted him directly by phone.
The fact that Secretary Liu personally visited Xu Hongzhuo shows how much he values this matter.
"Secretary Liu, I understand what you mean. I'll take this task."
"Thank you so much, Mr. Lin."
Secretary Liu beamed with joy.
"Wait a moment, I'll go record a song for you to take back."
Lin Rui smiled slightly, turned around and left the VIP room, heading towards the recording studio.
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