This celebrity is absolutely wicked.

Chapter 33, "The Future King of Singers" Theme Song
Zhou Ruiyang nodded and put on his headphones.

He noticed it last time Lu Ran sang "Sailor".

Lu Ran's voice is good, but it's definitely not at the level of a tenor.

Those high notes are no joke.

Even at the peak of the Chinese music scene, there weren't many singers who could sing tenor.

Moreover, the Chinese music scene is now in decline.

Tenor requires talent and daily training.

However, since Lu Ran wanted to take on the challenge, he must have made preparations in advance.

"Young people have good voices; they might be able to hit the top spot with their natural voice," Zhou Ruiyang thought to himself.

He pressed the play button, and the background music started playing.

The rehearsal room was very quiet.

Everyone was waiting for Lu Ran to speak.

Having experienced the baptism of the previous stage, coupled with the training on set, they have now gained valuable experience.

Lu Ran can now face this situation with greater composure.

Once raw, twice cooked.

That's how it is when you're a celebrity.

With a natural talent for rhythm, Lu Ran has a very precise grasp of the beat of songs.

The singing began at just the right moment.

"Are you bowing your head like I am in the sun?"

As soon as Lu Ran started singing, Zhou Ruiyang raised an eyebrow.

Is this going straight for the high notes?

If you sing the verses like this, how are you going to sing the chorus?

Lin Xingchu sat in the chair, legs crossed, with an elegant posture, staring intently at Lu Ran.

She is a professional singer-songwriter, so she has a clear understanding of the intricacies of songs.

She immediately realized that this song was not one that just anyone could sing.

At least among the students she mentored, not one of them could sing this song well.

Of course, Lu Ran is an exception.

Lu Ran was already immersed in the song.

He sang this song countless times in the vocal training room, so he knew it like the back of his hand.

When he sang the chorus, Zhou Ruiyang was already dumbfounded.

Are you out of your mind?
You've already reached A4 size!

The other staff members were also stunned.

They didn't seem to detect any falsetto in the voices; they thought it was all genuine.

Are you really going to force the sound upwards?
The little girl wearing black-rimmed glasses stared at Lu Ran's handsome face, trying to catch a glimpse of his strained expression, even just the slightest bit of effort.

But she failed.

Lu Ran's expression was very calm, with no veins bulging on his forehead or any strained shouting.

There were no signs of exertion on the arm holding the microphone.

He simply held the microphone and sang in A4 size.

Lin Xingchu's beautiful eyes revealed a look of appreciation.

In today's entertainment industry, there are very few young people who can sing well.

In the era of traffic, traffic is paramount.

She once collaborated on a song with a popular celebrity, and at the time she wanted to smash the microphone, but she held back.

Originally, in her mind, Lu Ran was just a young singer with a little talent.

But after Lu Ran demonstrated this talent today, she felt a step forward in her mind.

"This is a gift from God," Lin Xingchu thought to himself.

While singers may not place much importance on appearance, they cannot ignore its influence.

Lu Ran has a handsome face and a good singing voice, which allows him to have both popularity and talent.

At this point, after a five-second high A4 note, Lu Ran entered the chorus.

"My future is not a dream; I live every minute to the fullest!"

Xu Zi was the only one present who didn't examine Lu Ran from a professional perspective, because she didn't understand him.

But she could understand the lyrics.

At that moment, the mature and elegant director had only one thought in her mind.

"This song is perfect as the theme song for the future King of Singers!"

The core concept of talent shows like "Future Singer" is inseparable from dreams.

Xu Zi initially wanted to create a suitable theme song, but she couldn't find one.

A theme song isn't strictly necessary; it can be made later.

Isn't this perfect?

The name contains the word "future," which corresponds perfectly to "Future King of Singers," and the lyrics are also very inspiring.

Variety shows are meant to convey positive energy, and this song does just that.

Xu Zi did not sit down, but stood and listened, her arms crossed in front of her chest, and the corners of her mouth slightly upturned.

To avoid being controlled by capital, one must have the corresponding strength.

Lu Ran completely crippled Shan Xiao last night, generating a huge buzz and making the investors relent.

For TV shows, the most important thing is to generate viewership.

Choosing "My Future Is Not a Dream" as the theme song for "Future Singer" would be like giving Lu Ran a huge promotional gift.

There will definitely be people who are unhappy about this.

Conversely, there are certainly people who would like to see this happen.

Xu Zi had already made a plan in her mind.

Lu Ran finished singing shortly afterward.

Zhou Ruiyang looked at Lin Xingchu: "Teacher Lin, this is your student, you should give him some pointers."

Lin Xingchu smiled and said, "Teacher Zhou, you are the senior, please give me your guidance first."

"No, no, ladies first."

"Elders come first."

The two even started to defer to each other.

Guidance?

What kind of advice are you giving me?!
What advice is there?
The voice was strong and resonant, full of emotion, and there were no issues with breath control.

Compared to Lu Ran's previous performance of "Sailor," it's clear that Lu Ran's singing skills have improved significantly.

This was something Lu Ran actually learned while filming.

In the end, Lin Xingchu decided to end her pointless argument with Zhou Ruiyang.

She looked at Lu Ran and said slowly, "Lu Ran, let me offer a few suggestions."

"Please go on, Professor Lin."

Lu Ran felt that with Lin Xingchu's level of expertise, she would definitely be able to offer some useful suggestions.

Lin Xingchu calmly said, "I suggest you don't sing this song more than three times in a row to avoid damaging your vocal cords."

After she finished speaking, she coughed a few times, looking somewhat embarrassed.

That's it?

Lu Ran was stunned.

Who would sing this song three times in a row if they had nothing better to do?

But he still said gratefully, "Thank you for your advice, Professor Lin. I find it very useful. I wouldn't have realized this problem if you hadn't pointed it out." "It's good that it's useful."

A rare sly smile appeared on Lin Xingchu's face, which was quite adorable.

It's so comfortable talking to Lu Ran; he never says anything carelessly.

He even thanked him for that.

Zhou Ruiyang was speechless as he watched the two of them exchange questions and answers.

He added, "In that case, Lu Ran, I'd like to give you a suggestion: don't practice high notes for more than thirty minutes each day."

You're offering advice even though you don't have any, right?

Who has the time to practice high notes for thirty minutes?

Do I not want my voice anymore?

"Thank you, Professor Zhou. Your suggestion was very helpful. If you hadn't mentioned it, I might have actually done it," Lu Ran said politely.

Xu Zi kept a close eye on Zhou Ruiyang and the other person's expressions.

She could tell that the song was definitely of good quality.

Lin Xingchu stood up and said, "Director Xu, Teacher Zhou, I'll be leaving with Lu Ran now."

Xu Zi nodded slightly.

Lin Xingchu waved to Lu Ran: "Lu Ran, let's go!"

She was quite happy.

Lin Xingchu is very competitive, and she doesn't want too many of her students to be eliminated.

It's important to know that elimination is based solely on ranking, not on which class the contestant is from.

At the end of this round, some classes will definitely have fewer students than others.

At least in this round, Lu Ran is in a good position.

If she can lose even this, she'll have to roll up her sleeves and fight for Lu Ran.

"Teacher Lin, would you like some milk tea?" Lu Ran asked.

Lin Xingchu was a little surprised: "You're going to treat me to milk tea?"

"Yes, it's my treat."

"That's not a good idea, it'll be very high in calories."

Lin Xingchu looked around nervously, and only felt relieved when she found that Sister Qin was not behind her.

Lu Ran could tell that Lin Xingchu really wanted to drink.

Lu Ran said seriously, "Within the normal range, delicious food will not turn into fat on your body, but will be transformed into warm blood, forming your rosy cheeks, beautiful hair and bright eyes, which will become the power that supports you to pursue your dreams."

[10 points earned.]

As Lin Xingchu listened to what Lu Ran said, her eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Yup!

How come I never thought of this possibility before!

Tell Sister Qin the same thing next time!
You mean those rosy cheeks and beautiful hair? Are you flirting with your mentor?
Lin Xingchu looked into Lu Ran's eyes, but found no flirting in them.

This person is really too upright.

"You've convinced me, I'll drink it."

Which one would you like to drink?

Lu Ran took out his phone.

Lin Xingchu thought for a moment and said, "But if it's just the two of us drinking, wouldn't it be a bit awkward if the other students didn't drink? How about this, I'll treat the others to drinks, and you treat me."

“It’s no big deal, I’ve already paid for it.”

Lu Ran isn't short of money now; it's just seventeen cups of milk tea.

Be willing to share, and spread positive energy!

……

In the rehearsal room.

Xu Zi asked, "Old Zhou, what do you think of this song as the theme song for the future King of Singers?"

"In terms of suitability, this song is very suitable," Zhou Ruiyang said with a smile.

He finally understood why Xu Zi wanted to come and listen; it turned out she had this idea.

"That's good." Xu Zi said calmly.

Zhou Ruiyang asked, "If you choose Lu Ran's song as the theme song, will the higher-ups agree?"

"I'll get them to agree to give me a copy of the recording and lyrics you just made."

Zhou Ruiyang quickly organized the materials, gave Xu Zi a lyric file, and then sent her the recording.

Xu Zi didn't waste any time; her long legs, clad in flesh-colored stockings, strode out of the rehearsal room.

Qincheng TV Station, Director's Office.

Station Director Tsai Chen-hai was preparing to go out for a social engagement.

He has a drinking party tonight to discuss a collaboration with a company.

In today's environment, it's not easy for television stations to do business.

Compared to some television stations that rely entirely on government funding, Qincheng TV is at least able to support itself.

Cai Zhenhai is an ambitious man.

At this moment, there was a knock on the office door.

Cai Zhenhai had just picked up his coat when he casually said, "Come in."

Xu Zi pushed open the door and entered.

Cai Zhenhai's eyes subconsciously swept over Xu Zi's voluptuous figure before quickly looking away.

Appreciating beautiful women is a man's nature.

Xu Zi is indeed the type that many middle-aged men would like. She is mature, intellectual, and strong enough. Conquering such a woman would give one a sense of accomplishment.

But Cai Zhenhai only wants to achieve results now, not create gossip.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have invited Xu Zi to do the show.

This woman is very capable.

"What's wrong, Director Xu?"

Cai Zhenhai did not put down the coat in his hand.

Xu Zi said directly, "I've chosen a theme song for the future King of Singers."

"You can make the decision yourself."

"The theme song is the one Lu Ran will sing on the first public performance stage," Xu Zi continued.

Cai Zhenhai's expression changed.

If he still doesn't know about the trouble Lu Ran caused, he's basically just sitting on a pedestal.

Cai Zhenhai hung his coat back on the hanger and said, "Let me hear it."

Xu Zi gave the lyrics to Cai Zhenhai and played the recording Lu Ran had just made.

As Cai Zhenhai listened, he thought about his dream.

As an inspirational song, this song is indeed very touching.

After listening, Cai Zhenhai put down his phone: "This song is interesting, but it's Lu Ran's song."

The implication is that it won't work.

The theme song is also a bargaining chip in the show that can be used to exchange resources. What benefits would Lu Ran get from giving it to Lu Ran?
Can it attract investment, sponsorship, or celebrities?

Will not work.

Xu Zi had already anticipated Cai Zhenhai's reaction. She said calmly, "Lu Ran is from Qincheng. He is a student at Qincheng University. Most importantly, he has a very upright image."

Cai Zhenhai's expression changed instantly.

(End of this chapter)