Zhu Zhengchu really had no idea why there was someone like Xiang Yutang in the world. She was both bad at singing and loved to sing. If it weren't for her good looks, he really would have punched her.
He pinched the bridge of his nose in silence, thinking about how to make her give up this hopeless pursuit of singing.
"Yutang, have your family members said anything about your decision to enter the entertainment industry?"
Xiang Yutang thought for a while. "My grandma said I would definitely become a pop star."
Zhu Zhengchu forced a smile. "Haha, your grandma is really humorous and loves to joke."
"Actually, in this industry, being a pop star is one of the most difficult levels to reach. Look at how many people are singing these days. Some of them are completely tone - deaf but still sing away. It's really tough. I think you'd better develop in another direction. You're so beautiful. It'd be easy for you to make a name for yourself as a host, in variety shows, or even acting alone." As long as you don't sing, you can do anything.
Xiang Yutang said seriously, "But I just want to take on difficult challenges. That's what makes it interesting."
"Yutang, sometimes it's better not to challenge the impossible. I'm afraid you'll get hurt all over."
"Teacher Zhu, do you also think my singing is really bad?" Xiang Yutang was a bit disappointed.
Zhu Zhengchu forced a laugh. "Haha, how could that be?" It's not just bad; it's unbearable.
"I'm glad you don't think so. Then I'll keep singing for you!" Xiang Yutang really was a person who could be overjoyed at the slightest bit of encouragement.
Zhu Zhengchu quickly stopped her and desperately changed the subject. "Yutang, your family must be quite extraordinary, right?"
"Huh? My family is very ordinary."
"I've sent people to check the backgrounds of all the artists under me. Your father is the boss of SW, and your elder brother and sister are well - known designers both at home and abroad. Why don't you study design with them?"
"Because my dream is to sing!"
Zhu Zhengchu slapped his forehead. Why did they come back to this again?
"Teacher Zhu, as long as you can teach me to sing, I can give you whatever amount of money you want."
"Do you think I look like someone who is short of money?"
"Who would嫌自己钱多嘛. Besides, you'll get such a cute, lively, and talented student."
Zhu Zhengchu said kindly, "Sweetie, take out the last three words after 'lively'."
While they were chatting, the doctor in the infirmary had already applied medicine to Xiang Yutang's knee and told her to be careful not to fall again. Xiang Yutang limped out with Zhu Zhengchu.
"Let's add each other on WeChat. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can contact me. Maybe sometimes I'll be too busy to reply in time, but I'll reply when I see it." After all, he had promised his father's request, so Zhu Zhengchu still had to fulfill his obligation to take good care of her.
Xiang Yutang didn't bring her phone, so she told Zhu Zhengchu her WeChat ID. Zhu Zhengchu saw that her WeChat name was "super pop star", and his eyebrow twitched. This little girl was really persistent.
"Teacher Zhu, I'll go back to continue the recording!"
"Go ahead."
Xiang Yutang returned to the training room. Zhuo Ziyu walked over worriedly. "Are you okay?"
Xiang Yutang kicked her leg. "I'm fine! How about it? Have you chosen the song you like?"
"I've chosen it. We're just dividing the parts."
Xiang Yutang said excitedly, "Ziyu, I want to be the lead singer."
Zhuo Ziyu rarely refused her request. "Tangtang, I'll be the lead singer." It wasn't that she wanted to steal the spotlight; it was just the only way.
Xiang Yutang said aggrievedly, "Then what other parts are there?"
Zhuo Ziyu pulled her to sit down. "We were thinking that since you're so good at wind instruments, how about you play the flute during the performance?"
"I'll play the flute throughout the whole performance?" Xiang Yutang looked at her longingly. "Can't you give me some lyrics?"
Zhuo Ziyu also hated to do this, but there was no other way. "Tangtang, be good. You're so talented. Playing the flute can also attract everyone's attention."
"Okay." Xiang Yutang had no choice but to listen to her.
The other trainees also had no objections. They didn't get along extremely well, but at least it was peaceful. No one deliberately created conflicts to attract the camera, which made Zhuo Ziyu quite satisfied.
After a day of training and returning, Xiang Yutang finally got her hands on her phone. As usual, she first went on Weibo to catch up on the gossip. Sure enough, she saw that the anti - fan super - topic about her was growing day by day. She was being hated before she was even famous. How typical of me.
The first episode of the show was going to be officially broadcast tomorrow, featuring their first - stage performances. The anti - fans were eager to see how shameless this female trainee who tried to seduce their Brother Zhu Zhengchu was. They all gathered in the super - topic.
Xiang Yutang browsed through it and then went back to WeChat. She approved Zhu Zhengchu's friend request and secretly checked his Moments.
Zhu Zhengchu had quite a lot of Moments posts. Most of them were random song lyrics and album sharing. Xiang Yutang had never heard him sing before, so she curiously clicked on a song and put on her headphones.
When Zhuo Ziyu came out after washing her face, she saw Xiang Yutang rolling around on the bed with a blushing face. She was used to this and sat beside her to do her skincare. "Tangtang, what's wrong? Did the CP you're shipping break up?"
Xiang Yutang sat up and looked at her excitedly. "Teacher Zhu sings so amazingly!"
"Yeah, didn't I tell you already?"
"And his voice is so nice. It's like my dream voice, wuwu."
A question mark appeared on Zhuo Ziyu's face. What was a dream voice?
"Okay, go brush your teeth and wash your face quickly. It's almost time to rest. We have to get up early to record tomorrow." They were the only two who came back this early to rest. The other trainees were still training hard in the practice room.
Xiang Yutang grabbed Zhuo Ziyu's shoulders and said seriously, "Ziyu, I have something big to tell you."
"Go ahead."
"I want to court Teacher Zhu."
"Pfft." Zhuo Ziyu looked at her in disbelief. "Tangtang, what are you talking about?"
"His singing is so amazing, wuwu. I've never seen anyone around me this talented." Xiang Yutang kept rolling around on the bed.
Zhuo Ziyu really didn't understand why Xiang Yutang was so persistent about singing. "Tangtang, if you want to learn, you can learn from Teacher Zhu. But courting Teacher Zhu... forget it." How many people in the entertainment industry were really clean? She didn't want Xiang Yutang to get hurt.
Xiang Yutang did a monkey - style somersault and sat up again. "You're right. From now on, Teacher Zhu is my reborn parent. I must be extremely respectful when I see him so that he'll be willing to teach me to sing!"
Reborn parent or something... Zhuo Ziyu sighed. Let her be.
Zhu Zhengchu was about to rest when his phone suddenly received a bunch of messages. He opened them and saw they were from Xiang Yutang.
super pop star: Master, please accept my bow!
Zhu Zhengchu:... What's wrong with you?
super pop star: Teacher Zhu, your singing is so nice. From now on, you're my master! Don't worry. I'll be very obedient. I'll do whatever you say!
Zhu Zhengchu:....
super pop star: Master, just say whatever you want!
Zhu Zhengchu: Then go find another master when you go out.