Zhuo Ziyu was extremely nervous in front of the camera for the first time and didn't notice where Xiang Yutang's inexplicable excitement came from. Before she took the stage, Zhuo Ziyu could only briefly tell her, "Do a good job on stage and don't act recklessly."
"Got it." Xiang Yutang slapped her chest and promised that she would behave herself.
The judges had a good impression of the overly good - looking trainee in front of them. "Xiang Yutang, right? I remember your performance in the preliminary round was amazing. I wonder what kind of performance you're going to bring to everyone today?"
Xiang Yutang opened the box in her hand. All the trainees were nervously watching. If Xiang Yutang performed too well, she might get into Class A. There were only twelve spots in Class A. One less spot would be left if someone got in. They hoped that Xiang Yutang wouldn't perform well.
When the thing in Xiang Yutang's hand revealed its true appearance, everyone fell silent. It was... a suona?
Playing the suona in a talent - show program? Was Xiang Yutang serious?
Zhuo Ziyu covered her face. This rascal had just lied to her that the thing inside was a jade flute, which made her let her take it on stage. Sure enough, it was a suona! What on earth was she up to?
The judges, except for Zhu Zhengchu, didn't expect this either. A judge responsible for enlivening the atmosphere asked in surprise, "Are you going to... play the suona?"
Xiang Yutang nodded. "Yeah. What else would I do with it if I brought it up here?"
"Ah... it's quite creative. Do you need an accompaniment?"
"No!" Xiang Yutang didn't even wear a microphone.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for Xiang Yutang's performance. Xiang Yutang took a deep breath. Zhuo Ziyu quickly covered her ears. Sure enough, the next second, the ear - splitting sound of the suona exploded, making everyone on the scene tremble.
As the saying goes, when the suona plays, all the parents' efforts are in vain. It really lived up to its reputation.
Xiang Yutang was performing the famous piece "Hundreds of Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix". She played it powerfully and rhythmically, making everyone's hearts rise and fall with her.
The judges on the judge's bench looked worried. Art has no boundaries, but how on earth should they judge a suona performance? No one had ever done this in a talent - show program!
Zhu Zhengchu, however, listened with great interest. "Hundreds of Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" was played better than he had expected.
When the piece was over, Xiang Yutang bowed to everyone. Her blushing face was looking at the judges expectantly.
Zhu Zhengchu was the first to give his opinion. "I think she deserves an A."
Another judge on the bench looked very tangled. Fan Qishu said awkwardly, "But no one has ever performed like this. How about seeing if she has any other talents?"
Zhu Zhengchu glanced at Xiang Yutang on the stage. "That's exactly why she should get an A. Isn't innovation one of our judging criteria?"
Zhuo Ziyu was very anxious backstage. She nervously watched the judges from the small recording screen of the director. Please don't eliminate her darling.
Xiang Yutang stood on the stage confidently. With Zhu Zhengchu around, she didn't think her ranking would be low.
The judges whispered to each other, sometimes accompanied by a few "no's" and "not okay's", indicating that their opinions differed greatly. In the end, it was Zhu Zhengchu who got up to announce her rating.
"Xiang Yutang—"
Zhu Zhengchu looked serious. He stared at Xiang Yutang and coldly called out her name.
The other trainees were secretly happy. Was she eliminated?
Zhu Zhengchu deliberately kept her in suspense to see how Xiang Yutang would react. But the person on the stage still looked at him confidently, as if she wasn't worried at all.
"Xiang Yutang, congratulations. Your rating is A. You can choose any seat in Class A."
Xiang Yutang turned around and gave Zhuo Ziyu a thumbs - up. Zhuo Ziyu let out a sigh of relief. She was really scared. Seeing one spot taken, although the other trainees were unwilling, since it was announced on the spot, they could only clap their hands insincerely, pretending to be happy for her.
Xiang Yutang directly ran to her seat and sat down. Zhu Zhengchu smiled at her. She was really bold, sitting directly in the C - position. He hoped she wouldn't let him down.
After one round, both Zhuo Ziyu and Xiang Yutang successfully got into Class A. After a busy day, Xiang Yutang was just about to drag Zhuo Ziyu to the cafeteria to have a good meal when she was informed that Zhu Zhengchu was looking for her.
Zhuo Ziyu patted her on the back. "I'll go and buy food for you. Do well. Don't offend the tutor in private, or I'm afraid he'll make things difficult for you."
"Got it. Remember to buy more meat." Xiang Yutang kept telling her as she walked.
Zhu Zhengchu was waiting for her in a music classroom. When he saw her come in, he smiled and said, "Congratulations on getting the first A."
"Thank you. What do you want to talk to me about?" Xiang Yutang was eager to go back and have dinner.
Zhu Zhengchu sat in front of the piano and tested the tone. "I saw on your talent form that you're best at singing, but I didn't see your singing performance today. I just want to hear how you sing." Zhu Zhengchu was also a well - known vocal teacher. He thought Xiang Yutang's voice should sound nice when singing, so he was quite looking forward to it.
Xiang Yutang got excited as soon as singing was mentioned. She originally wanted to sing! But Zhuo Ziyu just wouldn't give her the chance. She said she would leave if Xiang Yutang dared to sing, which made her unable to show her talent. Now finally someone was willing to listen to her sing!
"What can you sing?" Zhu Zhengchu planned to accompany her himself.
Xiang Yutang took out her favorite song. "Loyalty to the Country!"
Zhu Zhengchu's hand on the piano paused. "Change to another one."
Xiang Yutang said passionately, "Then Shaolin Kung Fu Is Great!"
Zhu Zhengchu rubbed his forehead. "Can you sing See You Again?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" As long as she could sing, she didn't care what song it was.
"Then let's start." Zhu Zhengchu started playing. The beautiful sound of the piano was so nice that it was like a treat to the ears. After the prelude came the first line of the lyrics. Zhu Zhengchu looked at Xiang Yutang expectantly.
After Xiang Yutang sang the first line passionately, Zhu Zhengchu stopped playing. Zhu Zhengchu said in surprise, "What... what are you singing?"
"See You Again." Xiang Yutang was a bit unhappy that her singing was interrupted.
Zhu Zhengchu shook his head. Was there something wrong with his ears? Why was it completely different from the tune he had imagined? Did they listen to different versions?
"Sing it again." This time he wouldn't accompany her. He just wanted to listen to Xiang Yutang singing a cappella.
Xiang Yutang started singing passionately again. Zhu Zhengchu put his hand on his lips and listened silently.
"Stop. Sing it again."
Xiang Yutang started singing again.
"Stop again. Start from the beginning and sing it again."
Xiang Yutang was very happy. No one had ever been willing to listen to her sing so many times! How many times had she sighed that it was hard to find a bosom friend? Unexpectedly, she met one today! She would never call him the perverted doctor again!
Zhu Zhengchu pinched his ears and said with a headache, "May I ask if the four times you sang just now were four different songs?"
"No. It's the same song. All See You Again."
"Then why are there four different tunes in four times!"