Starting with Super Girl, he began to train the Chinese entertainment industry.

Chapter 29, Section 029: Until the End of the World

The next day.

Zhang Guiying got up early to go to the vegetable market to buy vegetables.

I can't help but chat with every acquaintance I see.

"Yes, Auntie, I'm flying to Hangzhou the day after tomorrow. I don't know how to buy plane tickets, Liangying bought them for me..."

"Oh my god, it's expensive. Of course, airplanes are expensive. One ticket is worth a month's salary for me."

“I said taking the train would be fine, but the kid insisted that I take a plane, saying that I’ve come all this way to Hangzhou, so of course I should be comfortable.”

"Yes, yes, yes, Liangying is following me, she has a filial heart!"

"Oh, it doesn't matter whether she wins the championship or not, as long as the child is happy, I'm happy no matter what place she gets."

"..."

After chatting, Zhang Guiying hummed a little tune as she walked home, her steps light and brisk, feeling as if she had become more than ten years younger.

I've never felt this way before!
As Zhang Guiying passed by the Wangdefu Supermarket at the entrance of her residential compound, she heard familiar singing coming from inside.

"You're as comfortable as being snuggled up in bed."

"Yet, like the wind, elusive and unpredictable."

"Like the scent of perfume emanating from my wrist."

"Like a pair of red high heels that you can't bear to part with..."

"..."

My daughter's song is so beautiful!
When she got home, she washed the vegetables while dialing Zhang Liangying's number.

"Hey, Liangying, Mom was just buying groceries and heard you singing last night at the supermarket entrance. It was so good, even better than those big stars..."

"Huh? Mom, there are pirated copies already?"

What is piracy?

"Oh, it's nothing, Mom. I'm just too sleepy and want to sleep a little longer."

"Okay, you can sleep a little longer. Don't overexert yourself. Mom is going to cook. Your uncle and his family will be coming over to celebrate with you in a bit."

……

Hangzhou, hotel.

Zhang Liangying dropped Noah's Ark and hummed softly once again.

She was in such a good mood that she didn't want to answer the phone.
But Shen Qing insisted that she take the call.

She even suspected that Shen Qing was doing it on purpose!

After a while~
Zhang Liangying stopped humming and, nestled against Shen Qing's chest, said intermittently, "Qing, these music platforms are so annoying. There are already pirated versions of our song 'Red High Heels'."

Shen Qing: "There's nothing we can do, we can't resist. Let them be."

Copyright awareness was not as strong in those days as it is now, and it was extremely difficult for ordinary singers to protect their rights.

Let's just let it be pirated.

It's not entirely without its advantages; at least it can quickly boost one's reputation.

Currently, "East and West" and "Ambitious" are both at the top of the charts on major music platforms, receiving rave reviews. Even "Red High Heels" jumped into the top ten of the new song chart overnight.

Why not share these songs with your brothers and sisters?
Very reasonable!
As for making money, it can be done through albums and ringtones.

Anyway, the daily dividends they receive are enough for the two of them to live comfortably.

"Liangying, the most important thing right now is the finals in six days!"

"Hmm, Qing, shall we go to a coffee shop later to discuss this? I haven't figured out the competition rules the production team gave me yet."

"Alright, kneel down, this is the last wave."

……

West Lake.

cafes.

The window seat faces the lake.

Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying sat facing each other, with an A4 sheet of paper between them containing the rules and precautions for the finals.

This final round differs from the knockout rounds in that it includes two new events.

The first is a themed singing competition: the production team will assign a song to each contestant, and two people will sing it at the same time to compete against each other.

The second segment is a duet with the judges: the three finalists will sing a song with the judges as a final effort to garner votes for themselves.

However, since the program's theme hasn't been decided yet, all Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying can do is choose songs for the medley performance and songs to sing with the judges.

Zhang Liangying: "Qing, what song should I sing?"

Zhang Liangying has long since become dependent on Shen Qing. She likes Shen Qing to arrange everything for her, while she herself only wants to sing each song well. Shen Qing: "The medley segment can be simpler. I think we can try 'Rain Butterfly.' Even if we disregard the fact that it's the theme song of 'Princess Pearl,' 'Rain Butterfly' is also a very popular song."

Zhang Liangying: "Hehe, okay, then I'll sing this one."

After saying that, she wrote the words "Rain Butterfly" on an A4 sheet of paper.

Subsequently.

She looked at Shen Qing expectantly again: "What about my duet segment?"

The chorus segment was in the final round.

Although only the top three remain in this round, and the other two have already been eliminated, the production team requires all five to prepare songs for this round.

Because—it's uncertain who will advance and who will be eliminated.

Let's just prepare everything~
In addition, the program also allows contestants to communicate with the judges in advance and choose the songs they want to sing.

During the chorus segment, the number of SMS votes from the audience directly determines the winners of the championship, runner-up, and third place; the person with the most votes is the champion.

and so.

The song for a chorus must be a good song.

Whether or not you can show off your skills is not important.

Shen Qing already had a rough idea in mind—it was a Japanese song, and one that countless young people born in the 70s and 80s could never forget.

The phrase "See you at the National Competition" kept the young viewers waiting for an entire youth.

Shen Qing: "For the chorus segment, we can sing 'Until the End of the World'."

Zhang Liangying: "Huh? What song is this?"

Shen Qing: "You know Slam Dunk, right?"

Jane Zhang: "I know."

Shen Qing: "This is the theme song from Slam Dunk..."

"The metropolis is a servant of one person"

"Toss the house to the sky"

"..."

Zhang Liangying's eyes lit up.

Sounds good!

Although she couldn't understand it, she felt that Shen Qing's voice was particularly magnetic, and it captivated her as soon as he opened his mouth.

After a few sentences, Shen Qing switched to Chinese.

It's the version sung by Chen Chusheng.
"I have wandered alone for far too long in the cold forest."

"Like an empty can that's been thrown away, who cares about the rust in your heart?"

"..."

This time, Zhang Liangying's mouth was agape – she understood the lyrics Shen Qing sang, and she also understood the emotions Shen Qing conveyed.

A faint sense of regret...

A subtle sense of defiance...

It's a feeling of wanting to pursue your dreams even if it means going to the ends of the earth...

"Qing, you could debut! You sing so well."

Stop flattering me! Don't I know how well I sing?! My goal now is to make you the national champion and then count the money!

"Okay! I'll definitely try my best to let you count lots of money!"

The two stayed in the coffee shop until 1 p.m. before leaving.

I ate a quick meal.

The two then went to the hotel where Hei Nan was staying to discuss singing a duet.

Hei Nan was quite surprised when he heard that Zhang Liangying was going to sing "Until the End of the World". "Haha, this must be Shen Qing's idea, right?"

Zhang Liangying said with a smile, "Yes, I don't even know what song this is, but after listening to Shen Qing sing a few lines, I think it sounds pretty good."

Hei Nan nodded and said, "Great, actually I also love watching Slam Dunk. By the way, do you want to sing the Japanese version or the Chinese version?"

Shen Qing said, "I'll translate the Chinese version of the lyrics tonight and hand it to Teacher Hei Nan when we go to the studio for rehearsal tomorrow."

Hei Nan laughed and said, "Okay, this song is also suitable for a duet. It seems I need to prepare properly. I can't be outshone by the contestants on stage..."

Zhang Liangying: "Hehe, Teacher Hei Nan is the best in the world."

Hei Nan: "No, to be honest, I really can't sing as well as you, and with Shen Qing's help, your future achievements will far surpass mine."

(End of this chapter)