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

Chapter 93: The First Battle is a Gathering of Heroes!

"Impressive, right?"

"That kid can write two songs like that in one go."

Hubei TV Station, Studio 5.

Long Danni, like a naive girl who has never seen the world, tried to sell her idol's new song to Xiao Yaxuan, who was new to the place, with an attitude that said, "You should praise it!"

Hsiao Ya-hsuan: "The song title and lyrics are very good, 'My Sky' and 'Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart'... they all fit the theme of 'Go! Good Boys' quite well, but I feel it's unlikely to become a hit..."

Long Danni: "Really?! I thought Shen Qingqing's singing was pretty good."

Elva Hsiao: "Dani, it's so hard for a song to become a hit. I don't think the melodies of these two songs are that great..."

Long Danni's resolve was somewhat shattered by what she said...

Yes, whether a song becomes popular depends not only on the quality of the lyrics, but also on the melody; both are indispensable.

Although Shen Qing's a cappella performance after getting off the plane was acceptable, Long Danni now felt that these two songs did not really impress her.

Could it be because it was sung a cappella?

Her newly built confidence wavered a bit, and she sighed, "Sigh, that's true! Anyway, the song is written, and I can report back to the station director. Whether it becomes a hit or not is beyond my control."

Just after Long Danni left, Elva Hsiao sat on the judges' panel with the score in her hand, her fingers tapping lightly on the table to the beat, her brows gradually furrowing.

……

Ten minutes later~
Xiao Yaxuan put down the lyrics and chuckled to herself, "Shen, you're very talented, I admit you are. These two lyrics are well written, but I'm a bit reserved about the melody..."

indeed!

The melodies of these two songs aren't particularly amazing.

But why is it so popular? Why can it transport many teenagers back to their senior year of high school, when they hear the melody so vividly?
Shen Qing believes it's the singer's own charm that matters.

Those who cover these two songs will find it difficult to capture the original singer's damn unique pretentiousness and awkwardness—the cracked voice, the screaming, the husky voice, the strained singing.

It wouldn't be fun without these flavors.

In her past life, even a top singer like Angela Chang messed up her cover of "Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart," and Hsiao Ya-hsuan couldn't handle it either.

So it's normal that she doesn't think it's a good idea.

……

at the same time.

Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying finished their makeup backstage and then entered the studio.

Elva Hsiao didn't waste a second and immediately got up.

After all, the man walking toward her was a music producer hailed as a prodigy by industry insiders!
To put it dramatically, Xiao Yaxuan, who hasn't released a new song in almost two years, is practically forgotten. Now that she's met someone like Shen Qing, who's practically her father, she'll definitely want to curry favor with him.

It's very possible that one song by Shen Qing will make her famous forever.

But Zhang Liangying didn't have so many thoughts. She was very fond of Xiao Yaxuan, who was more senior, because she didn't put on airs at all. "Sister Yaxuan is such a nice person!"

Shortly after,
Xiao Yaxuan discussed the lyrics and music of "Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart" and "My Sky" with Shen Qing for a while. Originally, she wanted to praise Shen Qing a lot to win his favor.

But the straightforward Xiao Yaxuan was easily tricked into revealing her true feelings by Shen Qing in just a few words.

Realizing she had misspoke, Xiao Yaxuan quickly explained, "Brother Shen Qing, that's not what I meant. I just thought these two songs might not be popular... Ugh, what did I say...?"

Shen Qing laughed and said, "You're absolutely right. If we can't find a suitable person to sing, it's very likely to flop!"

Zhang Liangying said dejectedly, "I tried a few times just now, but I couldn't sing the style that Shen Qing was asking for. Why don't you give it a try, Sister Yaxuan?"

then……

Xiao Yaxuan sang it with great anticipation, hoping she could unexpectedly master one of the songs and impress Shen Qing...

But after singing for a while, even she couldn't stand listening to it anymore.

usually!
Extremely ordinary!
It lacks any uplifting or invigorating quality.

……

She had no choice but to sit on the judges' panel and chat with Zhang Liangying about everything from makeup and food to bags, hoping to get closer to Shen Qing by using a diversionary tactic.

Soon, the competition began.

The stage lit up.

Shen Qing then got a clear look at the studio. It wasn't a big place, about the same size as the studio in the Hangzhou division of Super Girl.

He was initially indifferent, but when he saw a 'seated chest pusher' on stage, he instantly felt embarrassed by the show's production team.

No~
Long Danni, would you choose the singer or the strongman?
No wonder the previous "Go Fighting! Boys" was completely overtaken by "Super Boy" and was canceled in 2008. With a competition system like that, it would be strange if it didn't fail.

For talent shows to be memorable and leave a lasting impression, they shouldn't rely on too many gimmicks; they should simply focus on one main theme—singing.

Shen Qing suddenly remembered the proposal that Long Danni had shown him, which stated that "Go Fighting! Boys" would not only focus on singing, but would determine the rankings based on the contestants' overall qualities, including singing, physical fitness, physique, acting skills, wit, and popularity.

NND!

At the time, Shen Qing was puzzled about the physical fitness, but now she understands...

Such a comprehensive standard can actually lead to a serious problem—an excessive pursuit of comprehensiveness can result in the selection of a group of relatively mediocre and unremarkable contestants.

Mediocre contestants are the biggest failure of talent shows.

Shen Qing didn't believe that a well-rounded individual could emerge on this stage. There were very few people like that, not just in "Go! Boys," but across the entire country.

If we select people based on these standards, the final selection will definitely be a 'balanced' candidate in all aspects.

The audience has no memory of him; besides knowing that he's tall and handsome, that's about it...

After all, they haven't officially debuted yet, and without the support of popular works such as songs and TV dramas, they will be forgotten in just a few days.

But the tomboyish Li Yuchun and the powerful singer Zhang Liangying are unforgettable to audiences.

……

Some might say that Li Yifeng, Jing Boran, and others are quite popular, but apart from a small number of female fans initially following them, they didn't have much influence.

They only became famous many years after the competition.

For example, Li Yifeng's rise to fame was truly due to his role as Baili Tusu in the 2014 TV series "Swords of Legends".

At this point, seven years had passed since the "Super Boy" competition ended.

Jing Boran is the same.

After the competition ended that year, he and Fu Xinbo signed with Huayi Brothers and formed a "BoBo" duo, but they didn't become popular until 2015 with the movie "Monster Hunt".

Among the contestants who rose to fame within a year of the "My Hero" competition, only Ma Tianyu achieved this. This was due to his release of the song "Damn Tenderness"!
Look, this is clearly a talent show that favors singers, but the two most popular contestants both became famous through film and television dramas, and both only became famous many years later. This is enough to show that there is a problem with the competition system.

But "Super Girl" and "Happy Boy" are different; many contestants from those shows became famous during the competition.

Its success lies in highlighting the theme of 'singing' and not paying much attention to other aspects of the contestants, as long as you are not ugly or deformed.

This has resulted in a diverse range of contestants, including tomboys, talented individuals, abstract artists, and those known for their good looks, each with their own unique characteristics.

But now that things have come to this, Shen Qing can't ask them to remove the equipment, nor can she immediately ask Long Danni to change her idea.

They had to temporarily suppress the idea of ​​finding Long Danni.

Let's start the competition!
We can talk about it another day.

今天的赛程是30进10，将一次性淘汰掉20个人，晋级分赛区10强的选手将转到上海进行10进5比赛。

The entire event will be broadcast live.

Shen Qing has not yet seen the list of the top 30 contestants and does not know who is on it.

But that’s fine too.

I'm a little excited for the match later.

……

Hosts Cao Kefan and Chen Chen then appeared on stage.

Cao Kefan: "Hello everyone! This is the rematch of the 30 to 10 round of the Wuhan division of 'Go! Good Boys', presented by Leica, Dragon TV and Hubei TV."

Chen Chen: "Everything is ready, the competition is about to begin. Let's first introduce our three judges!"

Because it was a pre-recorded broadcast, the host did not introduce Shen Qing and the other two. They will be introduced one by one in a short video on the day the program officially airs.

Soon, the game began.

The 30 contestants were divided into 5 groups of 6 people each. Each person had 2 minutes to complete a physical presentation, self-introduction, talent show, and photo booth picture.

The judges will score each person's performance, and one person from each group will be announced to advance directly, one person will be eliminated, and the remaining four people will be put on hold.

A competition rules introduction was placed in front of Shen Qing. After reading it, he silently typed a question mark.

There are still plenty of flaws!
I need to have a serious talk with Long Danni later.

……

Shen Qing, a contestant in the first group, only recognized contestant number 28, Wei Bin, a student at the Hubei Police Academy who had placed fifth in the national competition in his previous life. Wei Bin sang David Tao's "Love Is Simple".

This song is a typical Tao R&B.

If listeners were to choose a song to represent David Tao, many would likely choose "Love Is Simple," released in 1993. Its singing style is sophisticated, its emotions are sincere, and it never goes out of style.

However, Wei Bin's musical talent is not outstanding.

Shen Qing didn't give him a high score either.

As for Zhang Liangying, she was also very intolerant of any flaws, and her scoring standards were even stricter than Shen Qing's, giving Wei Bin only 5.5 points.

On the other hand, Xiao Yaxuan gave it 8 points~
This bitch...

When they see a handsome guy, they don't hold back in giving him a high rating.

She didn't give the first three contestants such high scores.

Next up was a 21-year-old young man who was 190cm tall. His talent was Taekwondo. Shen Qing watched the whole thing with a frown.

It's not that they played badly, it's just that the timing was too inappropriate.

Showcasing these talents on a stage that leans towards selecting singers feels off-topic. Will the audience really enjoy watching it?
At last.

After all the contestants in the first group had finished performing, Shen Qing, Zhang Liangying, and Xiao Yaxuan had no choice but to select Wei Bin to advance to the top ten.

……

Second Group.

Shen Qing perked up.

Ma Tianyu!
He was quite shy at 20 years old. He wasn't the most handsome, but he sang the best. All three of them unanimously gave him the spot to advance.

The third group is also interesting; Yu Haoming is in it!

He didn't go to Super Boy, but instead went to Good Boys!?

As soon as Yu Haoming stepped onto the stage, he stared at Shen Qing and said excitedly, "Teacher Shen Qing, I'm so glad to finally meet you! I came all the way from Guangzhou to Wuhan to participate in this competition, hoping to get your guidance. I'm singing 'The Wind Rises'..."

Yu Haoming has very good overall qualifications.

He's also very eloquent.

He is 19 years old this year, the same age as Shen Qing, and 180 cm tall. Back then, among the group of short contestants on Super Boy, he was considered very tall.

Without a doubt, all three of them, including Shen Qing, chose him.

In the fourth group, there were no well-known contestants. Shen Qing chose Chen Yichuan, who is now a student at the Harbin First Flight Academy, and is considered relatively good.

Shen Qing was really looking forward to the last group.

Hopefully, some familiar faces will appear.

The first two contestants were unremarkable, both over 180cm tall and quite strong, with bulging pectoral muscles that made Long Danni and Xiao Yaxuan stare in disbelief.

When Shen Qing saw the third person appear, her expression was priceless. "Who did I just see? This beautiful woman actually attracted Xu Song's attention?"

On stage, Xu Song, a slender man with delicate features, spoke politely in a rather reserved male voice: "Hello everyone, I am contestant number 04, Xu Song, my English name is Vae, I am 20 years old this year, and I am a student at Anhui Medical University. Today I will be performing my original song, 'The Funeral of Roses'."

This is the first original song of the day, and everyone is interested.

The music started, and Xu Song began to sing.

However, his live performance was only average. Liang Ying and Xiao Yaxuan frowned after listening for only a dozen seconds, labeling him as having mediocre singing skills.

Fortunately, the song is alright, and the studio version should be pretty good.

It has a bit of the feel of "Jungle"!

After finishing his song, Xu Song nervously walked off the stage, waiting to lead the last three contestants in their performance.

Next up were Zhong Kai, who is 190cm tall, and Leng Wenkang, who is 185cm tall, while the last one to appear was Zhang Han, a student from the Central Academy of Drama.

Zhang Han?
Shen Qing was a little confused. "Could it be him?"

(End of this chapter)