Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 6 The First Stage (Part )
The person walking up was a little far away at first, so it was hard to make out their face. But they still walked with the confidence of a leisurely stroll, giving off an indescribable casual vibe.

Up to now in the recording of the program, most of the trainees have been walking very cautiously.

Gu Jingyi, however, was relaxed in every move he made.

It was as if he wasn't there to record the show at all, but was just going out to throw away some trash.

The big screen also showed a close-up shot of Gu Jingyi, which caused exclamations of surprise at the scene.

"Justin, I found a super handsome brother."

"You have a bad memory, don't you? This is the Brother Jingyi I've been talking to you about!"

Huang Minghao scratched his head helplessly. This Fan Chengcheng might be too well protected by her family.

Even now, he still carries a sense of honesty and innocence.

The sliding camera that had been next to the seats appeared again, recording the discussion between Yuehua and the other person on the camera.

Mentor Xi Zhou Jieqiong looked up at the screen and paused slightly with her hand holding the pen.

She raised her eyebrows slightly at Cheng Xiao. It was rare to look so stunning on camera.

The clean black is refreshing and natural, and the simple white shirt and black cardigan are eye-catching, making people focus on him as a person instead of being overshadowed by his clothes.

He stood on the stage, and the word "white moonlight" suddenly appeared in everyone's mind.

Zhang Yixing looked at Gu Jingyi's outfit, and his frowning brows relaxed.

After watching those previous performances that were hard to describe, Gu Jingyi, dressed refreshingly, inexplicably left a better impression on him.

Zhang Yixing said, "Gu Jingyi, right? Please introduce yourself."

"Hello, mentor. I'm Gu Jingyi, a trainee from Huace Entertainment."

Gu Jingyi was not at all nervous and looked at the instructors confidently.

When Cheng Xiao heard the title of "mentor", he thought of that day...
Especially that hand, how it gently 'fanned the flames' on her body.

No one knew that, while she maintained the mask of "Stern Mentor," her plump thighs trembled slightly under the table.

"Gu Jingyi, what performance will you bring?" Zhang Yixing asked.

"Play and sing," Gu Jingyi smiled as he carried a guitar on his back.

Vocal instructor Li Ronghao glanced at Gu Jingyi curiously after hearing this. He then nodded and glanced down at Gu Jingyi's stage information.

The next second, his eyes widened. He couldn't help but read along with the information aloud. Following Li Ronghao's somewhat surprised voice, the entire audience's attention shifted back to the young man in simple attire on the stage.

Because there are three lines of words written below the song title.

"【Lyrics】: Gu Jingyi."

"【Composer】: Gu Jingyi."

"【Singer】: Gu Jingyi."

Even Director Cheng Gang backstage was a little surprised. He asked the assistant director beside him, "Did Xiao Gu use an original song this time? I didn't hear Hua Ce mention it during the meeting."

"Yes, Director Cheng, don't worry about that. The program team has reviewed the lyrics."

The assistant director quickly explained and gave him a copy of the backup lyrics that Gu Jingyi had prepared earlier.

The director glanced at the lyrics and nodded with some satisfaction.

As for the studio, the trainees were discussing the matter.

For trainees these days, let alone creative work, it’s considered good enough if they can meet the basic professional standards.

Gu Jingyi is a new traffic star. He goes to show off his creations and countless people are waiting to see him pretend to be cool but fail.

Gu Jingyi had whetted everyone's appetite. Meanwhile, the lyrics, which had just been printed by the selection committee, were being distributed to the other mentors.

As soon as the song title "Slowly Falling in Love with You" came out, Cheng Xiao felt a little distracted.

She didn't even have time to look at the lyrics. The first thought that popped into her mind was: Damn it, this guy is coming for me.

Zhou Jieqiong was completely unaffected as she scanned the lyrics line by line. When she looked at Gu Jingyi again, her eyes were full of admiration.

Zhang Yixing picked up the microphone and returned to the topic: "I look forward to your performance. It's time to start."

Gu Jingyi nodded and stood behind the microphone on the stage.

He adjusted the microphone upwards, and after adjusting it, he made an "OK" gesture to the audience.

The stage officially begins.

The light fell on Gu Jingyi, who stood there somewhat relaxed. He closed his eyes. The scene was completely silent. Only his shallow breathing in the microphone and the gentle rhythm of his fingers strumming the strings could be heard.

The prelude is a light, minor tune, like a summer breeze blowing through the treetops. Neither Cheng Xiao nor Zhou Jieqiong has done much research on composition, with only one subjective thought in mind: it should sound good!
The trainees in the audience mostly shared the same idea as them; the arrangement alone was enough to ensure that the song would be of high quality.

Gu Jingyi strummed the guitar with his fingertips, without any showy techniques. He simply used the simplest method to gradually unfold his emotions.

"Books always love to write about the evenings of unexpected joy, the bicycle rides, and the dialogues between him and her."

On the stage, after playing the prelude, Gu Jingyi began to sing under the attention of the crowd.

Li Ronghao, the mentor, had his eyes wide open, his face filled with approval. Even Zhang Yixing, who had remained silent throughout the recording, smiled warmly.

Gu Jingyi has a deep and magnetic voice, a voice that is highly recognizable. As soon as he opens his mouth, the story in the song emerges in the listeners' minds like a mellow red wine.

The basics, pitch, and the most difficult emotional strength are all top-notch.

"Boys love to see a girl wearing white clothes."

"There are so many plots, many of them are romantic. There are so many sad moments, and it's a good breakup."

“It would take days to finish.”

Gu Jingyi gently closed his eyes, a faint smile on his lips. He sang the lyrics tenderly and lovingly, as if lost in some memories.

The lyrics of the first half are dense and slow, just like the endless spring rain, falling on everyone's heart.

The warm and simple sweetness is the most touching.

Gu Jingyi, like a bard, effortlessly unfolded the scene. The lead singer's vocal pressure and long breaths made mentor Li Ronghao somewhat uneasy.

He glanced up at Gu Jingyi, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration. When did such a new generation singer emerge in the industry? Li Ronghao had already decided to bring Gu Jingyi into the studio and train him properly once this episode was finished.

The camera from the mentor's seat captured all of this, and this close-up will definitely be included in the broadcast version.

Another famous scene from "Idol Producer"!

Zhou Jieqiong next to him was listening very attentively with one hand on his chin.

No wonder Gu Jingyi gave up on debuting as the center overseas. If Zhou Jieqiong had this talent, she would not have debuted as a group.

South Korea has extremely strict management of idols. Even their Instagram accounts are subject to multiple rounds of review by the company. Even when invited to an awards ceremony, there's no restroom available, and the group of idols are forced to crammed into a van with their phones flashing to touch up their makeup in the mirror.

It makes people feel sad when they say it...

Zhou Jieqiong turned her head to look at Cheng Xiao, wanting to exchange a smile with her familiar little sister.

But she was surprised to find that Cheng Xiao was stunned...
　Thanks to the leader of Suyuan Guilaisheng, thanks to the leader of Zhezhi C, thanks to the leader of Penguin Fanfan, thanks to those who like Zhuqing baby and the anime villain character design for the 1888-point reward, as well as the 1268-point reward from Yanyulouzhong Yirenzui, and the 1000-point reward from Zhao Pengbo.

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(End of this chapter)