My wife is in my arms

Chapter 479 Unexpected Eleven
Shanghai Conservatory of Music (SCM) is a top-tier music conservatory.

Many famous singers have emerged from this music academy, including current pop music icons Qin Tai, Xue Linchao, and Zhou Jianyu, as well as Bai Li and Lan Xiao, who participated in the recording of "Special Voice" with Jiang Yiren.

Jiang Yiren and Zhang Yi both graduated from a music academy called "Xinghai".

Zhang You went to great lengths to get Zhong Xia into the music academy, partly because he hoped she would learn professional knowledge in this field, and partly because he didn't want her to regret not having gone to university.

As for the rest.

Zhang You hadn't thought of that.

On the contrary, in Zhang You's view, most of the singers who have truly become leading figures in the music industry are self-taught.

Because there are too many competitors for those who follow unconventional paths, being able to stand out means that each of them is a seasoned veteran with unique insights and creative ideas in music.

And it is precisely one of the key factors that leads music trends.

"master"

After the car had traveled some distance, Zhongxia, wearing a light gray hooded down jacket, called out softly.

"midsummer"

Zhang You said in a deep voice, "I'll say it again, be bolder. When I was waiting for you at the gate of your high school, I noticed that you were walking with a hunched back, and you only straightened up when you saw me."

At this point, Zhang You's tone became somewhat more forceful.

He was already disappointed that Zhongxia wasn't good-looking, but if she could even walk like she was carrying a pot on her back, Zhang Youzhen had no choice but to cruelly send her back to the pedicure shop.

There are plenty of people who can sing. He did take in Zhongxia because of Xia Zhiqiu, but it's not worth wasting so much energy on a little girl who isn't good-looking and has a hunched back.

They are not related by blood or marriage.

Why should he! ?

While there are certainly singers with physical disabilities, those are congenital and there's nothing that can be done about it. But this girl clearly has no problems; she can stand up straight, yet she always looks like a pushover.

"Master, I..."

Zhong Xia was about to say something when Zhang You continued coldly, "Remember this, your master is me, Zhang You. I don't want you to be my only disciple, always so timid and subservient. I brought you from the foot massage parlor, so don't make me regret it. Starting tomorrow, get up at six every morning and run five kilometers. On Saturdays and Sundays, take the bus to the Tianyu Entertainment trainee training class to practice with them. From now on, if I ever find you not sitting up straight, even if you go to your teacher Xia, I won't want a disciple like you anymore. Now you can say it."

After being sternly reprimanded by Zhang You, Zhong Xia was about to bury her head when she remembered something and didn't dare to do so. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she dared not let them fall.

"Wipe your tears."

Zhang You reached into the car and tossed a tissue box onto Zhong Xia's lap, saying bluntly, "If you can't stand being criticized, then let me tell you clearly, you're not suited for the entertainment industry. You're only suited for a pedicure shop, because pedicure shops don't require dealing with so many people."

"Master, Teacher Xia asked me to tell you that she likes you."

Zhongxia pulled out a tissue to wipe away the tears that kept falling as she blinked. Then she clutched the tissue, still wet with her tears, in her hand and hugged the whole pack of tissues that she hadn't used much of.

It seemed that only in this way could she find some support.

"..."

Zhang You was stunned for a moment.

The car continued driving until, after a long while, Zhang You finally spoke, "Your Teacher Xia was just joking. Alright, this is between me and your Teacher Xia, it's none of your business."

Upon hearing Zhongxia mention Xia Zhiqiu, Zhang You's tone softened slightly, and the anger that had risen within him from seeing Zhongxia's hunched back lessened considerably.

It wasn't that he had any special feelings for Xia Zhi Qiu; it was mainly that he genuinely considered Xia Zhi Qiu a friend. After thinking for a moment, Zhang You continued, "If you can't sing well, you can practice, but you... when it becomes a habit, standing on stage with a hunched back, do you think that looks good? Then... when people say you're my disciple, they won't even need to say your name, they'll just describe your features. Where will your master put his face then?"

"I understand," Zhongxia immediately said in a low voice.

"Knowing is useless; you have to put it into action."

Zhang You earnestly and patiently explained.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Zhang You made a phone call. After waiting for about seven or eight minutes, Chen Ziming, whom he had met before, rode out on a bicycle. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhang You took Zhong Xia's luggage from the trunk and placed it on the back seat of Chen Ziming's bicycle. Then, he and Zhong Xia each carried one of their luggage and entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

Zhang You didn't even ask Zhong Xia what major she liked before enrolling her in music performance, mainly because this major includes vocal training and singing techniques, as well as learning bel canto and folk singing styles.

Before we arrived, Chen Ziming had already helped us with all the formalities.

Despite his less-than-successful career in the music industry, he is actually a music teacher at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Zhang You almost burst out laughing on the phone when he heard the news.

Really...

Zhang You didn't know how to express himself.

However, this seems quite normal. A coach who produces a world boxing champion may not necessarily be a great boxer, and a singing teacher may not necessarily be a big name in the music industry.

After greeting the dormitory supervisor, Chen Ziming led Zhang You, who was helping Zhongxia with her luggage, into the girls' dormitory at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

Chen Ziming is quite popular at school, and many female students who don't have classes will instinctively greet her when they see her.

Upon seeing Zhang You, everyone cast curious glances their way. Then... a girl, as if she had discovered something, hurriedly walked over and asked, "Are you Mr. Zhang You, the creator of 'The Song of Remembrance'?!"

"Hello"

Zhang You greeted him with a smile.

"Wow"

The girl immediately exclaimed, then became so excited she almost stammered, "I love 'The Song of Remembrance' and 'Night, Fireflies and You,' and your 'Question.' Can I take a picture with you?!"

"No need for a group photo, I need to take my students to their dormitories."

Zhang You replied with a smile.

"Your disciple, that's my junior sister."

talking.

The girl, being very tactful, took the bag from Zhongxia's hand and helped her carry it. After asking Teacher Chen Ziming which dormitory she was going to, the girl took the lead and carried Zhongxia's luggage inside.

"Xiaoxue, Xiaoxiao, you have a new roommate in your dorm!"

This girl clearly knew several girls in the dormitory marked "302," and she started making a fuss as soon as she entered the room.

Chen Ziming went in first and saw that the two girls were dressed neatly. He called out to Zhang You, who smiled and greeted his roommate, whom he would be living with for several years to come.

He didn't want to go into the girls' dormitory, but if he didn't show his face, Zhang You worried that Zhong Xia, who had an introverted personality, would be bullied.

University is different from high school. High school students are burdened with heavy academic workloads, so this kind of bullying rarely occurs... or maybe it's not bullying, but it's mainly about looking down on people. But in university... especially in music academies that stand at the threshold of fame and fortune, the culture of comparison is rampant.

Once he personally intervenes, the girls in the dormitory will know what to do.

At least knowing that Zhongxia's master is him, no one will dare to look down on her, and they might even try to curry favor with her. It will be up to Zhongxia to handle the situation. Everything needs to be learned, and this is also part of what needs to be learned.

(End of this chapter)