Entertainment from Divorce

A week has passed by in a flurry of activity, and Saturday is here in the blink of an eye.

In the late afternoon, Tan Yue finished her last task, reviewing the recording process for the "Star Stage" finale, before picking up her coat and leaving the Brilliant Entertainment Building.

The setting sun cast a long shadow of him, and the evening breeze, carrying the warmth of late spring, brushed against his cheeks, dispelling the fatigue of the past few days.

After driving for half an hour, Tan Yue arrived home.

As I opened the door, the rich aroma of food wafted out.

The living room was brightly lit, and Chen's mother was setting out the dishes in the dining room while wearing an apron.

Chen Ziyu leaned back on the sofa, one hand gently resting on her pregnant belly, the other holding the remote control to adjust the TV, on which the preview of the semi-finals of "Sound of Melody" was playing.

"You're back? Go wash your hands and eat, we've been waiting for you." Chen's mother greeted him with a smile, her tone full of affection.

"Mom, Ziyu." Tan Yue nodded with a smile, put down her coat, and quickly went into the kitchen to wash her hands. "I was busy a bit late today. I hope I didn't make it to your dinner."

“It won’t delay you. I know you’re busy, so I waited for you to come together.” Chen Ziyu got up and walked to his side, reaching out to straighten his collar. “The semi-finals of ‘Sound of Melody’ have just started live. Two singers have already finished their performances. Su Xiaoyu should be the fourth to perform.”

Tan Yue nodded, took Chen Ziyu's hand, and led her to the dining table to sit down.

The dining table was laden with a sumptuous spread of home-style dishes.

"Thank you for your hard work today, Mom. You made so many delicious dishes." Tan Yue picked up his chopsticks and put a piece of pork rib on Chen's mother's plate.

"It's not hard work. You and Ziyu are both busy, and I don't have anything else to do at home, so I thought I'd cook something that you two like."

Chen's mother smiled broadly and served Chen Ziyu a bowl of chicken soup, saying, "Drink some soup to nourish the baby."

The three of them ate while glancing at the television every now and then. The atmosphere in the live broadcast room was already very lively, and the host was enthusiastically connecting the program's flow.

On the television, the third singer's performance is underway.

He was a talented male singer who performed a powerful and inspiring song. His stage presence was outstanding, and the audience applauded enthusiastically. The live chat was also filled with praise.

Chen's mother watched intently and casually remarked, "This young man sings really well; his voice is bright and powerful."

"He is a veteran singer in the industry with solid singing skills, and he is one of the favorites in this semi-final," Tan Yue explained calmly.

Chen Ziyu gently bit her chopsticks, her eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness: "Will Su Xiaoyu feel pressured compared to him? I'm a little worried that she won't perform well."

Just then, the host announced the end of the third singer's performance and began introducing the next contestant.

The camera cuts to the backstage area, where Su Xiaoyu is sitting in front of a makeup mirror, closing her eyes and adjusting her breathing.

She wore a moon-white ancient-style long dress with faint bamboo shadow patterns embroidered on the hem. Her long hair was loosely tied up and adorned with a jade hairpin. Her temperament was elegant and refined, perfectly matching the artistic conception of "Watching from the Wall".

"The next contestant has won over countless fans with her ethereal voice and precise emotional interpretation. She will be performing an original ancient-style masterpiece, which was personally tailor-made for her by Tan Yue, president of Brilliant Entertainment! Let's give a round of applause to Su Xiaoyu!"

The host's voice was full of passion, and thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Chen Ziyu sat up straight instantly, her hands clenched tightly together. She turned to look at Tan Yue, her voice filled with anticipation and trepidation: "Yue, it's Su Xiaoyu's turn! Do you have confidence in her?"

Tan Yue put down his chopsticks, his gaze falling on the television screen, a faint smile on his lips.

"Don't worry, as long as she performs normally, there will definitely be no problem. I watched her rehearsal video, and she was in a very stable state. Her emotions and stage presence were well-refined."

He did indeed take some time yesterday to watch the rehearsal video. Su Xiaoyu and the accompaniment team worked together very well, her stage movements were natural and smooth, and her breath control during the performance was stable. In particular, her Peking Opera singing was more infectious than the recorded version.

With this kind of form, they are more than capable of handling the semi-finals.

On the television screen, Su Xiaoyu had already stepped onto the stage.

The spotlight slowly shone on her, and the simple stage setup came into view.

Su Xiaoyu walked to the center of the stage, bowed deeply into the microphone, then straightened up, closed her eyes, and adjusted her breathing.

The musicians of the accompaniment team took their positions, and the sound of the guqin began to rise slowly, gentle and melodious, instantly bringing the audience into an ancient Chinese atmosphere.

The comments section instantly erupted in excitement.

Wow! Su Xiaoyu looks so ethereal in this outfit!

"A song personally written by CEO Tan! My expectations are through the roof!"

"This stage setup is amazing, it's incredible!"

As the sound of the bamboo flute joined in, Su Xiaoyu slowly opened her eyes, her gaze vacant, carrying a hint of indifference and detachment, and began to sing.

Her voice, ethereal and clear, came through the microphone, possessing a more live quality and penetrating quality than the studio version, with the sense of detachment in the verses just right.

Chen Tzu-yu listened intently and couldn't help but whisper in admiration, "Her performance is amazing! It's even better than the studio version; the energy she has on stage is incredible!"

She had heard the recorded version sent by Tan Yue before and was already amazed by it. Now, hearing the live performance, she realized that Su Xiaoyu had elevated the song's artistic conception to another level.

With steady breath and full of emotion, every word was sung with resounding force.

Tan Yue nodded, her eyes fixed on the screen, a look of satisfaction in her eyes: "Hmm, even more stable than during rehearsal. She grasped the atmosphere of the scene, and her body movements were very natural, without any deliberate effort, completely immersed in the song."

He noticed that Su Xiaoyu's gestures and eye contact were perfectly coordinated during her singing. Her hands hung naturally at her sides during the verses, and she raised them slightly during the chorus, with just the right amount of movement, which neither overshadowed the main performance nor detracted from the overall emotion.

On the television, the song gradually moved into its chorus.

Although Chen's mother did not understand professional music knowledge, she was also moved by the singing and said softly, "This girl sings so gently. It makes people feel very calm, like seeing a landscape in a painting."

Tan Yue explained with a smile: "The main theme of this song is the serene and detached ancient style, which is very compatible with her voice and stage style."

Soon, the song transitions into the operatic section of the bridge.

Su Xiaoyu stood sideways, raised her hand to lightly brush her sleeve, her eyes slightly wistful, and the last note of her opera singing was slowly drawn out, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

After the song ended, the audience fell into a brief silence. Then, even more enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted.

The comments on the screen were scrolling by incredibly fast.

"Help! That Peking Opera singing is amazing! Su Xiaoyu is such a good singer!"

"President Tan's talent is absolutely amazing! This song 'Watching from the Wall' is simply a divine piece of ancient Chinese style music!"

"Su Xiaoyu's singing skills are amazing!"

"Pre-orders have already started, when will it be available on major platforms?"

As the last note of the song faded, Su Xiaoyu bowed to the microphone again, a faint smile on her face, her eyes filled with relief and determination.

The audience applauded for a long time, and the judges nodded and showed their approval.

The host walked onto the stage and said with a smile, "Thank you, Su Xiaoyu, for your wonderful performance! This song, 'Watching from the Wall,' is truly amazing. The lyrics, the melody, and Su Xiaoyu's singing are all perfect."

Meanwhile, in the music department office of Brilliant Entertainment, Wei Yu was watching the live broadcast with his arrangement team, stage director, and others around the screen, everyone's face full of tension.

From the moment Su Xiaoyu appeared on stage until the end of her performance, Wei Yu's hands were clenched tightly, his palms covered in cold sweat. Only when he heard the cheers from the audience did he breathe a sigh of relief, his back already soaked with sweat.

"It's a sure thing! Absolutely perfect!" the stage manager exclaimed excitedly. "Xiaoyu was absolutely phenomenal today, better than any rehearsal ever. Her stage presence, emotion, and singing skills were all top-notch!"

The head of the arrangement team nodded with a smile: "The accompaniment and vocals blended exceptionally well, and there were no mistakes on set. Our efforts paid off!"

Looking at Su Xiaoyu bowing on the screen, Wei Yu finally smiled, a smile he hadn't shown in a long time. The anxiety he had felt for a week finally subsided.

He picked up the water glass on the table and took a big gulp, only then feeling his tense nerves gradually relax: "This girl didn't disappoint us, and she certainly didn't disappoint President Tan. Now we just wait for the voting results."

He knew in his heart that Su Xiaoyu's performance was already excellent enough, and as long as there were no surprises in the voting process, advancing to the finals was a sure thing.

On television, the host began announcing the voting rules: "This semi-final will use a live audience voting system. There are 500 audience members, each with one vote. Voting time is three minutes. The contestant with the most votes will advance to the final! Voting now officially begins!"

As the host finished speaking, the voting channel opened, and the vote count scrolled in real time at the bottom of the screen.

Chen Ziyu gripped Tan Yue's hand tightly, her eyes fixed on the vote count panel, her voice tense: "Look at the votes! Su Xiaoyu was in the lead from the very beginning!"

Tan Yue gently patted her hand, reassuring her, "Don't be nervous, her performance was good enough, it's normal for her to be leading in votes."

On the screen, Su Xiaoyu's votes were in the lead all the way. At first, the gap between her and the third-place singer was not large, but as the voting time went on, the gap gradually widened.

Three minutes passed quickly, the voting channel closed, and the final vote count was 328, 113 more than the second place's 215 votes, giving it a clear lead.

"Congratulations to Su Xiaoyu! She won with a high score of 328 votes and successfully advanced to the final of 'Sound of Melody'!" The host's voice rang out, and the audience erupted in thunderous applause once again, with the spotlight once again focusing on Su Xiaoyu.

Su Xiaoyu paused for a moment, then her eyes welled up with tears. She bowed deeply, her voice choked with emotion: "Thank you everyone! Thank you to my team, thank you Mr. Tan for composing this song for me. I will continue to work hard in the finals and bring you an even better performance!"

"Great! Su Xiaoyu has advanced!" Chen Ziyu clapped her hands excitedly, her face full of joy.

Chen's mother also laughed, "This girl is really amazing, her hard work has paid off."

Tan Yue looked at Su Xiaoyu, who was crying on the screen, and smiled with satisfaction. He took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to Wei Yu: "Well done. Keep up the good work on the preparations for the finals. Let me know if you need anything."

By this time, the music department was already cheering.

Upon receiving Tan Yue's message, Wei Yu quickly replied, "Thank you, President Tan! We will immediately arrange preparations for the finals and will do our utmost!"

He put down his phone, looked at his cheering team members, and said with a smile, "Everyone has worked hard! Xiaoyu's successful advancement is the result of all our efforts! Next, we need to focus on preparing for the finals, helping Xiaoyu create a better stage performance, and striving to win the championship!"

"Okay!" the team members responded in unison, their faces full of excitement and fighting spirit.

During this time, they accompanied Su Xiaoyu through repeated practice, polished the accompaniment, and adjusted the stage, putting in countless efforts. Now, their efforts have finally paid off, and everyone feels extremely gratified.

On television, after finishing her interview with the host, Su Xiaoyu walked off the stage accompanied by her staff.

Backstage, her agent quickly handed her tissues and warm water, saying with a smile, "Xiaoyu, you're amazing! Your performance was flawless! President Tan and Director Wei must be very happy."

Su Xiaoyu wiped away her tears, took a sip of water, and said with gratitude, "Thanks to the song written by President Tan, and the help of Director Wei and the team, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today. I need to quickly share the good news with President Tan and Director Wei."

As she spoke, she took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to Tan Yue: "Mr. Tan, thank you! I've advanced to the finals! I will definitely perform well in the finals and live up to your trust!"

Tan Yue quickly replied: "Congratulations, keep up the good work. You can communicate with Wei Yu about any ideas you have regarding the song and stage for the finals. The company will fully support you."

Seeing Tan Yue's reply warmed Su Xiaoyu's heart. She then sent a message to Wei Yu, and the two chatted briefly about the preliminary plans for the finals before packing their things to return to the company and rejoin the team.

At the dinner table, Chen's mother looked at the excited Chen Ziyu and said with a smile, "This young lady from your company is really talented. She will definitely become a big star in the future."

Tan Yue nodded: "She is very hardworking and quick to learn; she has great potential. This song, 'Watching from the Wall,' should get a lot of attention after it's released today, which will be very helpful for her future development."

Chen Ziyu asked curiously, "Is the song available on all major platforms today? I want to download it and play it on repeat!"

"Yes, it was released online at the same time as the program aired." Tan Yue took out his phone, opened the music app, and the screen showed that "Watching from the Side" had already climbed to the top of the new song chart, and the number of comments was growing rapidly. "Look, many netizens are already listening to it, and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive."

Chen Ziyu leaned over to take a look, and sure enough, the comments section was full of praise.

"I can't stop listening to it! Su Xiaoyu's live performance and the recorded version are both amazing!"

"What kind of all-around talent is Mr. Tan? He can make movies and write songs, he's amazing!"

"Guofeng fans rejoice! This song, 'Watching from the Wall,' must be included in the list of the year's best Guofeng songs!"

"I've already recommended it to all my friends, Su Xiaoyu, go for it!"

"Great! This will definitely boost Su Xiaoyu's popularity to another level," Chen Ziyu said with a smile.

Tan Yue nodded. (End of Chapter)