I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 307 Good heavens, I've been plagiarized?
The system has already given us the task, so it seems we have no choice but to participate.

Gu Yifan also found it interesting. Life is long, and if you don't try some new things, wouldn't it be a waste to have come all this way?

“No problem, come with me then, I’ll register you.” Lisa smiled and pointed to the stage.

Gu Yifan and Lin Wanyu followed Lisa directly into the backstage area of ​​the stage that had been set up.

As you can see, inside the cordoned-off backstage area, many staff members are busy preparing for the upcoming program.

The sound engineer and lighting technician were fiddling with long cables, the makeup artist was applying makeup to the host, and there were several other people waiting nearby, presumably singers.

Lin Wanyu was very curious about this, looking around.

Although she also worked as a telephone editor for Teacher Zeng, it was nothing like working on a television program.

"Xiao Wang, come and help him with the registration." Lisa exuded confidence, waving to a staff member and pointing at Gu Yifan.

Perhaps it's because Gu Yifan was brought by Lisa, and also because of his outstanding looks, which surpass even those of celebrities.

The staff didn't ask any questions and led Gu Yifan to the side to register.

"Please tell me your name, contact information, address, and age. If you have any famous songs, you can also mention them. Also, please tell me the song you will be performing. By the way, the audition is a cappella."

Gu Yifan nodded and followed the staff's instructions. When he got to the section on well-known songs, he hesitated for a moment.

"There's a song called 'Approaching,' but it was never released. Does that count?"

Gu Yifan had already registered this song. He originally wanted to find an opportunity to record it, both to recall his past life that he could never return to and to celebrate his arrival at his dream place and the beginning of his new life.

I just don't have the time right now.

The staff member stopped writing, looked up, thought for a moment, and asked, "Is this an original song?"

"Yes, I sang it at school, and it became quite popular on the forum," Gu Yifan replied.

"That's fine too." The staff member nodded, not surprised.

"So, the song you sang for the audition was also this one?"

Gu Yifan hesitated for a moment, then turned his head to look at Lin Wanyu, who was standing with Lisa not far away.

He sang the song 'Closer' to Ms. Hu and Cyndi Wang before.

Singing it again for Lin Wanyu seems like a lack of sincerity.

"Hmm, I want to change the song."

Gu Yifan, as if possessed, decided to change the song.

Wait until Gu Yifan returns after registering.

He discovered that Lisa, who had been there just moments before, was nowhere to be found, and only Miss Lin was still standing there, waiting for him.

"Where's Lisa?" Gu Yifan asked.

Lin Wanyu pointed to the judges who had already sat down in the audience not far away, as well as Lisa who was chatting next to them, "Lisa had something to do and went over there."

Gu Yifan looked in the direction Lin Wanyu pointed, and wow, there were four judges, none of whom he recognized.

But before they knew it, a lot of fans had quietly appeared around them, all holding up support signs.

"Liu Kai, Wu Ying, Zhang Huanhuan, Du Kun, who are they?" Gu Yifan's vision went black. Good heavens, he didn't recognize any of them.

"Wow, you don't know Wu Ying and Du Kun?" Lin Wanyu stared wide-eyed, as if she were looking at an alien.

"You haven't heard of those hit songs like 'Love You a Hundred Times,' 'Sleepless with Missing You,' or 'Heartbreaking Love Songs'?"

".without."

Gu Yifan suppressed his urge to complain. What on earth was all this nonsense?

"They are all pillars of the Chinese music scene, and their songs are all very famous. I've heard them all, how come you haven't?"

When Miss Lin talks about music, she knows it like the back of her hand, and her eyes light up.

Oh right, Gu Yifan remembered that Lin Wanyu was a student at Berklee College of Music and had been in a band with Avril Lavigne and Taylor Swift.

Gu Yifan recalled the fear of Wan Yu singing karaoke in the apartment, her voice dominating his ears. It wasn't that the singing was bad, but it was far from pleasant.

So much so that he sometimes forgets that Miss Lin is also a musician.

Looking back now, could it be that this Berklee College of Music degree was donated?
It's nice to have money.

But as they were talking, Miss Lin suddenly became suspicious and blurted out a question.

"Gu Yifan, you wouldn't happen to be a spy, would you?"

The two stared at each other.

Seeing that suspicion was quietly creeping into Lin Daiyu's eyes.

Gu Yifan: "???"

No way, you, a girl born in Shanghai but raised in the US, have the nerve to call me 007?

Are you serious.

"28256?" Lin Wanyu suddenly said.

"28257!" Gu Yifan said subconsciously.

"Eighty with a sledgehammer."

Gu Yifan paused, then said speechlessly, "Forty forty for a small hammer!"

Seeing that Gu Yifan answered fluently, Lin Wanyu finally lowered her guard and patted her chest, "Phew, Gu Yifan, it's so good that you're not 007~"

Gu Yifan rolled his eyes. What a joke.

He's the kind of man who can sing a Phoenix Legend concert from beginning to end; this is an insult to him!

By the way, it seems there's no Phoenix Legend in this world. How can that be? We must promote them!
Otherwise, if Guan Gu were to make money by drinking Boss Biao's coffee, he would have to listen to "Blooming Life" instead of "Free Flight".

Just then, Lin Wanyu tugged at Gu Yifan's sleeve, her tone somewhat excited, "Gu Yifan, Lisa wants us to go over there."

Gu Yifan took a look and it was indeed true.

Jury seat.

While chatting with the four judges, Lisa didn't forget Gu Yifan and Lin Wanyu.

Of course, the two could understand Lisa's situation. After all, she's a producer, so it's understandable that she's busy and can't always be with them.

But Lisa didn't think so. Who knew if the young lady of Lin's International Bank would feel like she was ignoring them?

They can't be described as having a silver spoon in their mouth; rather, they are 'chosen ones' born on a mountain of gold, and they usually pay great attention to details.

Moreover, Gu Yifan invested five million in the show, which is no small sum, making him a major financial backer of Lisa.

Lisa thought again, Gu Yifan said he had also written an original song.

That probably means they're interested in music; why not introduce them to each other?

With this in mind, Lisa called the two over.

Soon, Lin Wanyu, full of enthusiasm, dragged Gu Yifan over.

The moment the two appeared, they attracted the attention of the four judges. Among them, the beautiful Lin Wanyu was the most eye-catching, since three of the judges were male singers.

But Miss Lin was still holding Gu Yifan, her gaze fixed on his handsome and likable face.

Sometimes, a ten-point advantage can be gained between strangers, which is very important for first impressions.

"Teacher Lisa, are these two handsome men and beautiful women contestants on our show?"

Before Lisa could introduce them, the male singer whose seat had Liu Kai's name on it asked curiously first.

This person is dressed very stylishly, with a rooster-like hairstyle that is half red and half black, something that an ordinary person could never pull off.

Although he looks quite old, he seems to still have the heart of a young rocker.

This reminded Gu Yifan of a teacher who sang "Spring Mud".

“No, this is the contestant,” Lisa said with a smile, introducing Gu Yifan.

"He is not only a singer, but also an excellent program producer. My current new program is his creation."

These words were a clear indication of Gu Yifan's identity.

Sure enough, the four judges became much more enthusiastic and polite towards Gu Yifan.

After exchanging greetings...

Lin Wanyu couldn't wait to get the four singers' autographs.

The four judges were quite fond of this confident and outgoing girl, and they all smiled and agreed.

Besides, they probably also noticed that Gu Yifan and Lin Wanyu were dressed quite well.

If it were the old city of Beijing, one brick could hit eight clerks out of ten people. But in Shanghai, one brick would probably hit four or five businessmen.

Businessmen believe in making money through harmony, and regardless of what people say behind their backs, they always maintain a professional facade.

Overall, everyone had a pretty good time chatting.

About half an hour has passed.

The show is finally about to begin.

Gu Yifan was scheduled to perform sixth and went to the backstage waiting area to prepare.

"Go Gu Yifan!" Lin Wanyu, sitting in the audience, waved to Gu Yifan with bright, sparkling eyes.

"Don't worry." Gu Yifan had seen his share of big events, so he wasn't too nervous despite the large crowd around him.

Miss Lin waved and smiled before turning and walking backstage.

Although Gu Yifan left, the four judges who had just chatted with him were still talking.

"I thought this young Gu was a professional singer; her voice is very unique and pure," said the chubby male teacher with a long ponytail.

His chair was labeled with the three characters "Zhang Huanhuan".

“Right, I also think this kid has a great voice and should sing very well. But he’s a behind-the-scenes producer, which is different from us.” As the only female singer present, Wu Ying laughed heartily as she spoke.

"I saw that he also wrote an original song called 'Get Closer,' which sounds familiar. I feel like I've seen this name somewhere before."

The last judge, who hadn't said much before and had a small mustache on his chin, scratched his chin thoughtfully before speaking.

"What, you've heard of it?" Liu Kai asked, shaking his head.

"I forgot, but we'll find out when we hear it later." Du Kun shrugged.

At this point, a staff member announced that the program had begun recording.

The four of them sat up straight. Although they were famous for their songs, they weren't really that famous as people. Lin Wanyu was absolutely right when she said they were pillars of society, but they were stuck in a limbo, not quite good enough for anything.

Participating in this music variety show hosted by Shanghai TV station is also to increase my fame.

For this reason, they even appeared in the auditions, as a bonus feature in each episode after the show officially premieres.

The waiting time in the background is not long.

Because it's an open audition, you don't have to sing the whole song; most people are eliminated after just a few lines.

"The fourth contestant, Wang Xingren, can go up now."

I heard the staff calling.

Backstage, which is behind the stage frame.

The contestants' waiting area.

Among a group of contestants, some sitting and some standing, a boy carrying a guitar raised his hand and stepped forward.

She has a somewhat delicate and gentle appearance, with long hair, and seems to be a professional singer.

Among the group, apart from Gu Yifan, who was frequently stared at as soon as he entered, this kid was the most eye-catching.

It wasn't just because he took a shortcut and carried a guitar himself.

This kid also has an arrogant air about him, as if he doesn't care about associating with ordinary players.

When Gu Yifan came in, he looked at Liang Yan more closely, greeted him, and asked if Gu Yifan was also a professional singer.

After receiving a regretful shake of the head from Gu Yifan, who said he was just an amateur, he ignored Gu Yifan.

Gu Yifan didn't care. He wasn't making a living from this; he was just doing it to make a beautiful woman smile.

Who in their right mind would go into the entertainment industry?

If you're going to be him, you're going to be the capital behind him, the man behind his sister.

However, another thought popped into Gu Yifan's mind: could this be considered busking for a rich woman?
ummm
No, no.

Gu Yifan found another suitable reason.

Wanyu is his official girlfriend. How could he ask a rich woman to sing for him when he's trying to make her happy? Besides, there's also a system mission involved.

How can one elevate a heavenly voice to the level of a divine voice?
"Hello, judges. My name is Wang Xingren, and I am a not-so-professional professional singer."

"I came to participate in the program hoping to receive professional guidance from the four teachers, so that I can continue to pursue my musical dreams."

"What I've brought is an original song called 'Seaside Windmill,' which I've poured my heart and soul into creating over six years. Please give me your guidance."

offstage.

As Gu Yifan's appearance drew closer, Lin Wanyu, who had been looking forward to it, now showed some surprise on her face.

Looking at the young man on stage introducing himself, carrying a guitar, Miss Lin turned her head and asked.

"Lisa fouled! Why can he bring a guitar? Wasn't it supposed to be an a cappella performance?"

Since Lisa had nothing else to do, she sat down next to Lin Wanyu.

He thought for a moment after hearing this and said...

"It requires no accompaniment, but that means no acoustic accompaniment. You can sing and play the guitar yourself. It's not against the rules."

Lin Wanyu immediately became unhappy, her little face puffed up in anger.

Having accompaniment and not having accompaniment are two different things.

Whether Gu Yifan can advance or not is of no concern to Miss Lin.

Her main reason was that she wanted to see Gu Yifan at his best. If she had known he could use a guitar, she would have bought one.

On the judges' bench.

All four judges regretted coming during the preliminary rounds.

The main problem is that although the contestants who participated in the preliminary selection were reviewed, their quality was still too poor.

There is absolutely no chance of it passing.

But with the camera right in their faces, they have no choice but to pretend to be interested and offer a few seemingly professional comments.

That's exhausting.

"This money is really hard to earn."

The same thought popped into the minds of all four of them: things had started off so badly, and there were still hundreds of other contestants waiting to join them.

Upon seeing the boy, Zhang Huanhuan, who also had long hair tied in a ponytail, immediately noticed something and exclaimed, "This one sounds promising!"

People who dress so artistically usually can't sing badly either; that's how they can bring out their professionalism.

Wu Ying pursed her lips and boldly said, "This young man looks a bit weak and anemic. He's even more pale and delicate than me. Does he have enough breath to sing?"

She projects a straightforward persona, like a big sister figure in the industry, quick to speak her mind.

The other three were not surprised and all said they could listen.

As the guitar strings were plucked.

When a boy sings while playing the guitar, his voice is soft yet distinctive, which is the most important thing.

The difference between singers and ordinary people is that singers need to have distinctive features to be remembered, rather than just having a common but pleasant voice.

"Hey, that sounds pretty good."

Upon hearing the first line of lyrics, Liu Kai's eyes lit up, and he blurted out his evaluation.

The other three nodded.

Seeing this, Wang Xingren on stage felt more confident and became even more immersed in his singing.

He just didn't notice the audience seats below the stage.

Her beautiful eyes, wide with shock, then gradually filled with rage, were fixed on him.

Offstage, Lin Wanyu gritted her teeth.

Listening to that pretty boy sing a very familiar song, although he changed some lyrics and chords, the tune was basically the same.

"Damn it!!!"

Miss Lin was furious.

"He dared to plagiarize Gu Yifan's song!!!"

Lisa, who thought the contestant's singing was pretty good, was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

Lin Wanyu said aggrievedly, "This is Gu Yifan's song 'Approaching,' not some 'Seaside Windmill' song!!!"

Lisa frowned, her expression darkening. "Are you sure? If it's only a slight resemblance?"

Miss Lin immediately retorted, "I study music, how could I not know!"

Moreover, Miss Lin extracted the audio of Gu Yifan's song "Approaching" and used it as her phone ringtone.

Seeing Lin Wanyu's confident expression, Lisa's expression turned serious. "I will handle this matter."

After hearing this, Lin Wanyu nodded angrily, then looked at the pretty boy on stage who had plagiarized her boyfriend's song. How dare this guy plagiarize her boyfriend's song!
At this moment, the 'protective' gene within Miss Lin's genes was activated.
Backstage.

Gu Yifan could also hear the songs sung by the singers in front of him.

Backstage, when Wang Xingren introduced himself, everyone booed.

It's obvious that this kid not only cheated and took shortcuts, but he also flattered the judges like that.

Gu Yifan hadn't paid much attention at first, but after hearing Wang Xingren's song...

He couldn't stand it any longer.

His expression showed surprise, and he had only one thought in his mind.

"Good grief, the song I borrowed got copied by someone else???"

Gu Yifan didn't feel angry; instead, he felt like laughing.

Is this the result of your six years of painstaking creation?
Then wouldn't I have poured my heart and soul into creating this for seven years?

Regardless, the performance continues.

Offstage, the eyes of the four judges grew brighter and brighter.

It's a pity there's no button on the table and the chair doesn't turn, otherwise it would be perfect.

"Ahem, that's enough."

After the chorus finished, Du Kun was the first to call a halt.

The young man on stage, still seemingly enjoying himself, finally put down his guitar, and the surrounding audience applauded. The young man's face turned slightly red, but he looked completely satisfied.

We have now entered the evaluation phase.

"This original song is pretty good. The style matches the title, it's light, romantic and refreshing."

Liu Kai spoke first; it was always this old guy who spoke, but he was qualified to be the first to comment, after all, he was known as the Little Love Song King of East Asia.

She has hit songs like "Winter Mud," which are also widely sung love songs.

"That's right, the voice sounded a bit too flat, it felt like she didn't perform to her full potential," Wu Ying nodded, pointing out the obvious.

Some people in the industry say she's a bad person, but no one says her songs are bad, which means her skill level is definitely high enough.

Their gaze is also very discerning.

"This song is good, but your singing is only at an amateur level, not much better. First of all, the emotion is not there."

The young man nodded modestly, "Yes, Teacher Wu Ying is right. I really hope to receive guidance from all the teachers."

"Well, Xiao Wang might be a little nervous, that's normal. I think he can pass," Zhang Huanhuan said with a smile, trying to be a good guy.

at this time.

Du Kun, who had been silently stroking his beard, suddenly spoke up, "This is your original song, right?"

The young man on stage was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, yes, this is something I created after living in the East China Sea for two years, the North China Sea for two years, and the South China Sea for two and a half years, and combining it with my life experiences."

Du Kun nodded, just about to speak.

But then a huffy voice came from below the stage.

"You're lying! This isn't your original song at all!"

(End of this chapter)