Don't call me a singing god, I just want to go back to doing scientific research.

She turned her phone screen towards the crowd, "That Director Wang who got beaten up by Xu Yuxuan posted on Weibo, saying he wants to thoroughly investigate the inside story of 'Zhengtu', and he also tagged LeRan Entertainment and Xu Yuxuan, demanding an explanation."

Gu Yang leaned closer to take a look and laughed, "Is it thinking the fire isn't burning bright enough, so it came up to add more firewood?"

"This is going to be interesting," Zhuo Tongyu said gleefully. "It's like dogs fighting, a real mess. LeRan Entertainment is probably devastated."

Feng Yuxi, practically munching on sunflower seeds, asked, "Will LeRan Entertainment withdraw from the four major entertainment companies this time?"

"Not at all," Ni Yuelan shook her head: "The reason why LeRan Entertainment has been able to gain a foothold among the four major entertainment companies is because of its public relations capabilities."

"Just watch, they'll shift the blame to Qiao Ruhai, then release other news stories. In a few days, their negative news will disappear from the internet."

"Alright, alright, just watch what the others are doing. Hurry up and order the food. Order whatever you want. It's on me today!" Zhuo Tongyu waved his hand generously.

Ni Yuelan immediately stopped him: "Teacher Zhuo, you can't take it from me today."

Zhuo Tongyu asked in surprise, "What's wrong? I've never seen you this proactive before."

"Hehe, didn't expect that, did you?" Ni Yuelan proudly raised her chin. "Ling Luo promised to write the title track for my new album today. Do you think I could let him have this meal?"

"Wow! Then you really can't take this!" Upon hearing this, Zhuo Tongyu immediately changed his tune. "Ling Luo, you can't show favoritism! Sister Ni's song is finished, we can exchange ideas!"

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"Haha, Teacher Zhuo, that's going too far! You have to wait in line!"

The two joked around for a while and shared their experience of being gossipy, which relaxed the atmosphere.

Even Feng Yuxi, who was initially a bit reserved, was now able to huddle together with Gu Yang and whisper in his ear.

"Do you have any dietary restrictions?" Ni Yuelan asked, flipping through the menu.

Ling Luo was holding a teapot, slowly rinsing the bowls and chopsticks with boiling water. Hearing the question, she didn't even look up and replied calmly:

"He doesn't eat celery, but he'll eat anything else."

The identity of the "he" being referred to is self-evident.

Gu Yang was bragging to Feng Yuxi when he suddenly looked up upon hearing this.

Ling Luo had already scalded her own bowl, and then very naturally took the bowl and chopsticks in front of him, poured in boiling tea, her movements as practiced as if she had done it a thousand times.

A warm current flowed through Gu Yang's heart. He didn't speak, but he couldn't hide the smile on his lips.

At the dinner table, Feng Yuxi lowered her voice and leaned close to Gu Yang's ear, her eyes full of curiosity and admiration: "Gu Yang, you and Teacher Luo Mu have a really good relationship."

"That's right, let me tell you, back in high school..." Gu Yang immediately became interested and began to recount Ling Luo's glorious deeds in a low voice.

Ling Luo, sitting to the side, listened to Gu Yang's half-truthful boasting without even lifting her eyelids.

Zhuo Tongyu watched the lively scene, then looked at Ling Luo beside him, who seemed detached and remarkably composed, and felt even more admiration for him.

In this fast-paced era, there are not many people who can calm their minds.

If he were twenty years old and could have dinner with the king and queen of singing, and even accept a song request from the queen on the spot, he would probably be so excited that he couldn't sleep for three days and three nights.

But looking at Ling Luo's calm demeanor, as if she were discussing the weather, he admitted that even at her age, he couldn't achieve that level of composure.

"By the way, Ling Luo," Zhuo Tongyu picked up his teacup, "your performance of 'Youth' today and 'Long Time No See' from the first show are vastly different in style, completely different themes. Are you still trying to find your comfort zone?"

Ling Luo paused in her tea-drinking motion, put down the teacup, and shook her head.

"For me, there is no comfort zone in music."

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Tongyu asked, somewhat puzzled, "You mean, you've dabbled in other styles as well?"

"I can only say that I know a little bit."

Zhuo Tongyu frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and still couldn't help but advise in a senior's tone: "It's good for young people to have confidence, but they must not be arrogant and complacent."

Ling Luo smiled and nodded, without refuting.

What makes him proud is that when others mention him, they will add the words "Dragon Kingdom" before his name.

Everything else is just a job.

Seeing that Ling Luo didn't seem to be listening to what he was saying, Zhuo Tongyu sighed inwardly.

Well, it's normal for a young prodigy to be a little arrogant.

However... in the entertainment industry, such a personality might easily lead to setbacks.

Well, he's a junior I admire, so I'll lend him a hand if I can.

Thinking of this, Zhuo Tongyu smiled and said, "Do you have any plans for next month? I have a creative program here. If you have time, I recommend you check it out."

He was last year's champion and won the title of Gold Creator with this show.

If Ling Luo wants to pursue a career as a creator, this program would be a good option.

"Creating a program?" Ling Luo had never heard of it.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yang, who was standing nearby, immediately remembered: "Teacher Zhuo, are you talking about the 'New Voice Songwriting Camp' every October?"

"That's right!" Zhuo Tongyu slapped his thigh. "This program has been held for five years now, and this year is the sixth. Its purpose is to select the top songwriters to represent our Dragon Country at the triennial international music festival. The next music festival is next July, but..."

At this point, Zhuo Tongyu clenched his fist, his tone filled with regret and resentment.

"It's a pity that in previous years, our singers and songwriters have not achieved satisfactory results in international competitions."

This is also why he resolutely decided to change his career path last year.

Western judges weren't very interested in sad love songs in Chinese; they preferred something passionate and uplifting.

If there is a language barrier, the song's emotional impact will be greatly diminished.

His previous style, even if he won the championship domestically, did not give him an advantage on the international stage.

"Is that so?" Ling Luo became interested. "Do I need to show my face?"

"Of course! And it's live from start to finish!" Zhuo Tongyu explained, "You need to write a song within a set time. This program is divided into regional competitions, national competitions, and a final showdown. It lasts for six months, and the production team will film the entire process, with one competition per week."

What is meant by "sniper match"?

"Like the international music festival, the knockout competition is held every three years. The champions of the previous two years will face off against the champion of this year's competition, and only the winner will get the ticket to the international music festival."

"That sounds interesting." Ling Luo nodded thoughtfully, then changed the subject, "But it's inconvenient for me to go abroad."

"Huh???" Zhuo Tongyu almost spat out his tea. "What did you say?"

As a citizen, how can it be inconvenient to travel abroad? Is it because you can't get a visa or are you an undocumented immigrant?

Zhuo Tongyu expressed his incomprehension.

"Hmm? It's nothing, I just don't have the necessary visa," Ling Luo lied without batting an eye. "What I mean is, if I win the championship, is it possible to skip that international music festival?"

This question completely baffled Zhuo Tongyu.

Whose child gets first place in an exam and then says they don't want to go to Tsinghua or Peking University? That's an honor representing the country!

"This... there's really no precedent for this, I'm not quite sure either." Zhuo Tongyu was taken aback by his question.

"Understood." Ling Luo nodded knowingly, then posed another question, "Thank you, Teacher Zhuo. I'll think about it. By the way, are the singers for the competition provided by the production team, or do the songwriters contact them themselves?"

"The production team only provides filming and venues; everything else is left to the contestants to handle themselves."

Solve it yourself?

Lingluo tapped her fingertips lightly on the table. "Then, finding someone to sing is a matter of careful consideration."

"Ling Luo, getting a visa is still easy. But if you really win the championship, you can't run away."

Otherwise, not to mention anything else, the keyboard warriors online could drown him out.

"I know, Teacher Zhuo."

The confidentiality period is still there; we really won't be able to leave next year.