He was in college, but his songs were at the Grammys.

Chen Ming's gaze swept downwards.

Mentor lineup:

Wang Weizhou (King of Mandopop, recipient of the Golden Melody Award for Lifetime Achievement)

Li Jinghua (President of Huaxia Conservatory of Music, vocal music educator)

Zhou Guoping (Artistic Director of the National Centre for the Performing Arts)

Zhao Yazhi (Principal Soprano of Huaxia Opera and Dance Theatre)

Xu Huaimin (a renowned composer and winner of numerous national music awards)

(More mentors will be announced soon)

Art Direction Team:

National Class A composers and lyricists (the list is two lines long)

It includes principal performers from the China National Traditional Orchestra and the China National Symphony Orchestra, as well as professors and department heads from many national-level art colleges.

There were even positions with obvious official connotations, such as "Special Advisor to the Ministry of Culture" and "Vice President of the National Centre for the Performing Arts".

At the bottom of the poster are the competition rules and entry requirements:

[Eligibility for Participation]

Applicants must be no older than 25 years old (born after January 1, 1998).

Currently enrolled in a higher education institution, or already signed with a reputable record label.

New singers who have debuted less than a year ago or have not yet released a solo album

Applications must be submitted through a recommendation from a school/company; direct applications from individuals are not accepted.

Solo singers will have a special category to apply for!

[Competition Format]

The country is divided into six selection regions.

Each region selected 12 contestants through preliminary rounds, for a total of 72 people who advanced to the main competition.

The main competition adopts a comprehensive scoring system combining mentor teams, a professional judging panel, and a public audience.

The ultimate winner will receive: a solo performance opportunity at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, direct entry to a major CCTV gala, a recommendation for collaboration on national-level music projects, and more...

The last line of text was designed with a gold foil effect:

[Eligibility for the "Chinese Young Singer" honorary title and talent development program]

After reading it, Chen Ming remained silent for three seconds.

Then, he let out a soft breath.

This is hardly a music competition.

This is clearly a selection process for the national team's reserve players.

No wonder the students reacted this way.

On the podium, the teacher also took out his phone, glanced at it, then smiled and tapped the podium: "Everyone, focus, don't let it affect the next class."

But nobody listened to him.

The murmurs in the classroom were becoming uncontrollable.

"My goodness... Wang Weizhou! The King of Singers! He hasn't been on a variety show in years!"

"Look at the list of artistic directors! This isn't a variety show; it's clearly a national-level performance lineup!"

"For a newcomer who's been in the industry for less than a year, these stringent requirements clearly indicate they're looking to find truly fresh talent!"

"Our school definitely has spots available! I just don't know how many they'll give out."

"Nonsense! If Jiangyi doesn't have any spots, then other schools can forget about it!"

"Who do you think our school will recommend?"

The classroom fell silent for a moment after the question was asked.

Then, dozens of eyes involuntarily turned to the first row of window seats.

Chen Ming was looking down at his phone screen.

He seemed too calm, so calm that he seemed out of place in the almost boiling atmosphere of the classroom.

Tang Yuan nudged Chen Ming with his elbow, his voice trembling with excitement: "Brother Ming! This show...this show is practically tailor-made for you!"

Zhou Xu, unusually, lost his composure, his eyes behind his glasses shining brightly: "You've been in the industry for less than a year, a new singer, and no more than twenty-five years old—you perfectly meet all the requirements! And more importantly…"

He said, word by word, "Given the abilities and achievements you've demonstrated so far, if the school doesn't recommend you, who else could they recommend?"

These words resonated with everyone.

Yes.

Within half a month, three songs went viral from the campus to the entire internet, directly competing with top songwriters and winning decisively.

With such achievements, let alone Jiangxi University of Arts, how many universities across the country can boast such results?

If even Chen Ming isn't qualified, then who is?

Class monitor Zhang Wei leaned out from the back row, his voice urgent: "Chen Ming, you absolutely have to sign up! If you get in, it's not just your chance, it's a chance for our school to shine!"

"Exactly!" Wang Haoran nodded repeatedly. "When the TV shows 'Jianghai International Art Academy's Recommended Contestant—Chen Ming,' our entire school will be incredibly proud!"

The other students in the classroom chimed in:

"Chen Ming is definitely going!"

"With this lineup and this platform, if they can get a good ranking, their future prospects will be amazing..."

"More than just a good ranking, I think Chen Ming has the potential to contend for the championship!"

"Don't put pressure on me, but honestly, I also think Ming can do it."

The discussions grew louder, filled with excited speculation and encouragement.

Chen Ming looked up amidst those intense gazes, smiled, and said calmly, "The specific registration method hasn't been announced yet. Besides, who the school recommends depends on the process."

His words were perfectly reasonable, but his classmates didn't buy it at all.

"We definitely have to go through the procedures, but our capabilities are undeniable!"

"Exactly! The school leaders aren't blind!"

"Ming-ge, don't be modest, you have to seize this opportunity!"

Just then, the classroom loudspeaker suddenly came on.

"Notice, notice! All class leaders and counselors, especially those from the Composition, Vocal Music, and Popular Music departments, are requested to attend a meeting at 2 PM today in the conference room on the third floor of the administration building. This meeting is important, please be punctual. I'm repeating this again..."

The broadcast ended.

The classroom fell silent again.

Then, Zhang Wei suddenly slapped his thigh: "It's here! It must be about 'China's Top Singers'!"

He is the class monitor of Class 3 in the Composition Department, and he has to attend the meeting in the afternoon.

Wang Haoran looked at him enviously: "Class monitor, you should have told us in the group chat as soon as you went to the meeting! We need to find out exactly how many spots are available and how to recommend candidates!"

"Don't worry!" Zhang Wei clenched his fist, his eyes resolute. "For Ming-ge, for our class, for the school, I'll definitely dig up every single piece of information!"

At that moment, he seemed to be shouldering some kind of sacred mission.

And right now, similar scenes are playing out in every classroom on campus.

Excited voices could be heard everywhere: in the corridors, stairwells, and at the cafeteria entrance.

Have you seen the mentor list for "Chinese Singer"?!

"The National Centre for the Performing Arts! The National Opera and Dance Theatre! This lineup is insane!"

"Our school definitely has openings, but I wonder who they'll recommend..."

"Is that even a question? It's those top students from the vocal music department."

"I think Chen Ming from the composition department has a better chance; he has a proven track record."

"Yeah! Chen Ming! How could he forget about Chen Ming! If he were on this show, it would be a game-changer!"

The campus wall was flooded with related topics within minutes.

Some people forwarded the official poster, some analyzed the competition criteria, some speculated on the list of schools to recommend, and some even started a poll: "Who do you think Jiang Yi should recommend to participate in 'China's Top Singers'?"

Chen Ming's name was prominently listed in the voting options, and his votes were growing at an astonishing rate.

In just ten minutes, Chen Ming's votes had exceeded 1,000, far ahead of the other candidates.

The comments section was even more lively:

"Is there any doubt? It's definitely Chen Ming!"

"A newcomer who beat a top-tier creator in just half a month, who else should I recommend?"

"If Chen Ming makes it, I dare say that players from other universities across the country will tremble with fear."

"The person upstairs is exaggerating, but to be honest, Chen Ming's skill level is indeed a bit unfair in this kind of rookie competition."

"Bullying others? Music competitions are all about skill! I'd love for Chen Ming to represent our school and bully others!"

"+1, it's time to bring glory to the school!"