fictionpage Chapter 498 will definitely amaze everyone!
Chapter 498 will definitely amaze everyone!
Chapter 498 will definitely amaze everyone!
Liang Qiaobo was generous with his praise.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Huan quickly and modestly replied, "Teacher Liang, you flatter me. It's also thanks to the superb skills of the Hanggai Band members that this song was able to have such a good effect in the first rehearsal."
Hu Jiyan, who was standing to the side, heard their back-and-forth conversation and first laughed heartily, then spoke up.
"Teacher Liang, this is just the beginning! I was fortunate enough to hear the complete arrangement before, and I must say, Xiao Yu's arrangement ideas are incredibly clear and insightful. Once the percussion is added later, the rhythm will have a sense of power, and the song will be even more layered."
Liang Qiaobo slightly raised his hand, gently stroking his chin with his fingers, his eyes narrowed, as if he was savoring the details of the rehearsal just now.
After a moment's thought, he gave Yu Huan extremely high praise: "Yu, your arrangement of 'Night in Ulaanbaatar' has sparked a collision of different musical styles, which is truly meaningful. It will definitely allow more viewers to appreciate the unique charm of ethnic music. I firmly believe that this song will inject a powerful boost into the program and elevate the entire program to a whole new level."
As Sister Ru listened to these words of approval and praise, her smile grew even brighter, almost bursting out of her head.
She clapped her hands excitedly, her voice rising several octaves involuntarily, and said, "If you say that, then my Susu's performance this time is really something to look forward to! Isn't that a sure guarantee of high ratings!"
"Your Susu is already incredibly popular. Once the show airs, she'll definitely dominate the trending topics," Hu Jiyan said jokingly, picking up the thread.
His words were not baseless or unfounded.
As an industry insider who has maintained a close working relationship with Hunan TV for a long time, and also serves as the music director for many programs, he naturally knows some inside information that others do not know.
Since Qi Zhen withdrew from the competition, the production team has been preparing to make Lin Su the core focus of the show and has created a series of marketing plans.
Given the excellence of this piece, it's almost inevitable that it will trend on social media and become a hot topic of discussion after the show airs.
Lin Yourong moved gracefully and slowly walked to Yu Huan's side.
A gentle smile played in her eyes as she softly said, "Everyone, please don't flatter me too much; after all, this is only the first rehearsal..."
Hu Jiyan stroked his distinctive mustache, his face beaming with a cheerful smile, and said, "The first rehearsal has already shocked Teacher Liang and me so much. When the show officially starts recording and we really see who's the best, I can't even imagine what it will be like! It will definitely amaze the entire audience!"
Lin Yourong turned her head slightly, her gaze falling on Yu Huan's sharply defined profile, and said with a smile, "Although the first rehearsal was somewhat complete, I know in my heart that there are still many areas that need improvement and a lot of room for enhancement. All I can do is give it my all and live up to everyone's hard work. I hope that in the official performance, I can present this song perfectly to the audience."
Yu Huan quickly turned around, gave Lin Yourong a big thumbs up, nodded emphatically, and said with certainty, "That's exactly the kind of calm and composed attitude I need! Just based on that, I have absolute confidence in your performance during the official competition!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong felt a surge of joy, and her eyes unconsciously curved into crescent moons.
However, in action, she pressed down Yu Huan's thumbs-up hand, and then playfully punched his arm.
The fist was soft and harmless.
The couple's playful banter brought smiles to the faces of the group.
At this moment, Sister Ru noticed that the members of the Hanggai Band were all packing up their instruments in an orderly manner, and she quickly greeted them warmly.
"Alright, alright, everyone's worked so hard! Don't take your instruments with you, just leave them in the practice room. Remember to lock the door when you leave. Today's rehearsal went absolutely fantastic, far exceeding our expectations. We should treat everyone to a good meal! Yu Huan and Su Su are treating us to dinner. Let's get going!"
Hu Richa, who was not far away, immediately noticed the words "Yu Huan and Su Su".
Unable to contain his gossip, he nudged Batu Bagen beside him with his elbow and then muttered a few words quickly in Mongolian, his voice brimming with barely concealed excitement, as if he had discovered some incredible secret.
Today's rehearsal is over.
Once everything was settled, everyone walked out of the practice room in a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
As Yu Huan was walking downstairs, her phone suddenly vibrated violently, followed by a clear ringtone amidst the sounds of footsteps.
He walked side by side with Lin Yourong, slowly descending the steps while taking out his phone to check something.
When he saw that it was Shen Gang, his sister-in-law, calling on the screen, he swiped his finger lightly to answer the call.
As soon as Yu Huan brought the phone close to her ear, a high-pitched, extremely affected voice came from the other end of the line, instantly filling her right ear.
"Hey boss, what time are you guys expected to arrive? I'd like to let the kitchen prepare in advance."
The drawn-out ending sound made Yu Huan feel like ants were crawling all over her body.
He coughed slightly, looking uneasy, and then said, "We're about to leave from the broadcasting center. As for how long it will take... around six o'clock."
"Oh, you said you wanted a slightly better bottle of red wine, something in the thousand-yuan range. I went to the warehouse and saw how about a Penfolds 707?"
Although Yu Huan felt a chill run down her spine, she readily agreed, "No problem, you can arrange it as you see fit."
"Brother Leader~" Shen Gang's soft voice rang out once again.
The voice was like a demonic whisper, and Yu Huan quickly interrupted, "That's all for now, I'll hang up if there's nothing else!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he acted as if he had gotten rid of a hot potato, impatiently pressing the hang-up button and quickly stuffing the phone back into his pocket.
Before long, three cars carrying a group of people arrived at the restaurant by the Xiangjiang River.
After Lin Yourong made a phone call to Zhang Ye and learned that he had already boarded the car, she asked Yu Huan and Sister Ru to go and entertain the guest first, while she waited outside the door for her senior sister to arrive.
In winter, darkness falls quickly. Just past six o'clock, the thick night had already spread like ink, enveloping the entire city.
The streetlights cast a dim, soft glow.
Although the lampposts were decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, the usually bustling riverside road was shrouded in an unusual desolation.
In the distance, the river flows quietly in the night, with ripples appearing and disappearing.
Lin Yourong stood on one side of the restaurant entrance, her gaze unconsciously wandering along the sidewalk not far away.
A cold wind, carrying a chill, occasionally blew against her face. She subconsciously wrapped her coat tighter around her, and her shadow stretched even longer in the dim light.
After a busy and restless day, in this tranquil environment, a slight coolness followed her breath from her nasal cavity to her heart and lungs, making her feel clearer and more relaxed.
Just then, a taxi slowly pulled up to the side of the road. Lin Yourong's gaze was instantly drawn to it.
The car door opened gently, and Zhang Ye, who was not tall, stepped out of the car unhurriedly, wearing a black bowler hat and a purple woolen overcoat.
Upon seeing this, Lin Yourong subconsciously pulled her mask up slightly, then took light steps to greet Zhang Ye.
The two soon met on the sidewalk.
Lin Yourong's clear voice, full of laughter, echoed in the night sky like silver bells: "Senior Sister! Happy New Year!"
"You Rong, Happy New Year!" Zhang Ye smiled and opened his arms, giving Lin You Rong a warm hug, then casually asked, "Where's Xiao Yu?"
Lin Yourong affectionately took Zhang Ye's arm and led her toward the restaurant entrance, explaining as they walked, "He's inside helping me entertain the guests."
"Oh?" Zhang Ye raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Lin Yourong continued, "Besides Yu Huan and my manager, there's also Teacher Liang Qiaobo, Director Hu Jiyan from Muse Music, and a rock band from Inner Mongolia that we've invited. After rehearsal today, I'll invite them all over for a meal."
Zhang Ye was aware that Lin Yourong had participated in the show "I Am a Singer" and had watched every episode.
Upon hearing this, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and she said half-jokingly, "Oh, with this kind of setup, it seems like you're holding a victory celebration banquet ahead of schedule?"
Lin Yourong immediately responded, "Senior Sister Zhang Ye, please stop joking with me. This can't be considered a celebration banquet! It's really just a simple meal for everyone."
Zhang Ye smiled brightly and then said, "Isn't 'The Wind Rises' also written by Xiao Yu? I saw that the lyricist and composer are also credited as Mr. Y. This song is really good! I especially like it, and I've even set it as my ringtone!"
"Really?" Lin Yourong's eyes lit up instantly, and the corners of her mouth under her mask couldn't help but turn up, her tone full of joy, "Thank you for your support and recognition, Senior Sister!"
"This song is really beautiful." Zhang Ye didn't hold back his praise, and then asked, "You told me before that Xiao Yu adapted a Mongolian folk song called 'Night in Ulaanbaatar,' and was going to have you sing it in Tibetan?"
Lin Yourong nodded: "Mm!"
The two chatted as they slowly walked through the revolving door and into the restaurant.
In an instant, the biting cold wind vanished completely.
"Dear esteemed guests, welcome to our store!" A soft, slightly trembling male voice suddenly rang out, echoing in the hall.
Lin Yourong looked up and saw Shen Gang, dressed in a white fur coat, walking briskly toward them with a warm expression.
The topic the two were discussing with great interest had to be abruptly cut short.
Shen Gang strode forward, stopped, and briefly examined Lin Yourong's features under the brim of her hat. Then, he lowered his voice and said with barely suppressed joy, "Susu, Happy New Year!"
"Yes, Happy New Year to you too," Lin Yourong replied softly, a slight smile in her voice.
Hearing his idol's face-to-face response, Shen Gang was overjoyed and covered his mouth with a charming smile.
But as soon as Shen Gang's gaze fell on Zhang Ye, he couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" recognizing him as the face of a peaceful and prosperous nation that he often saw on the Spring Festival Gala.
However, at this moment his mind seemed to have suddenly short-circuited, going completely blank, and he couldn't remember the specific name at all.
Shen Gang could only greet him with utmost respect and sincerity, saying, "Hello, teacher! Welcome to our restaurant. It's an honor to have you here!"
Zhang Ye responded with a gentle smile, "You're too kind."
"Please follow me, my boss and the others are already in the private room!" Shen Gang said with a smile. Without daring to delay, he immediately turned around and led them to the elevator with light steps.
A short while later, upon arriving at the door of the private room, Shen Gang hurriedly reached out and pushed the door open.
Then he stood sideways at the doorway, bowed slightly, and made a 'please' gesture.
Lin Yourong and Zhang Ye walked hand in hand into the private room with elegance.
A moment later, a wave of warm, cozy air rushed towards us.
As Shen Gang watched the two enter the private room, he immediately and quietly closed the door.
The private room was brightly lit, with dazzling lights shining in every corner.
Everyone sat around a spacious round table, their laughter and chatter filling the air.
Upon seeing the person approaching, Yu Huan, who was sitting by the window, immediately stood up, her face beaming with a warm smile. She waved and called out loudly, "Sister Zhang, over here!"
Two seats were deliberately left empty to his right, while Liang Qiaobo sat to his left.
As a Hong Kong native, Leung Kiu-po probably doesn't pay much attention to the Spring Festival Gala on a regular basis. He looked up at Zhang Ye, a polite, faint smile appearing on his face.
However, Hu Jiyan, who had his back to the door, only glanced back subconsciously.
At that glance, it was as if springs had been implanted in his buttocks, and he immediately stood up.
He quickly turned around, his face instantly breaking into a smile brighter than a sunflower, and said loudly, "I heard from Xiao Yu that another distinguished guest from the music world was coming, and I never expected it to be Teacher Zhang Ye! It's such an honor to meet you here today!"
As he spoke, he quickly bowed slightly, leaned forward, and extended his right hand towards Zhang Ye, who was walking towards him, with a very respectful posture.
With a friendly smile, Zhang Ye extended his hand to shake hands with Hu Jiyan and said, "Hello, hello, nice to meet you."
The next moment, Hu Richa stood up abruptly.
Speaking in heavily accented Mandarin, he said excitedly, "Teacher Zhang, you're a regular on the Spring Festival Gala! Your songs have accompanied us through so many New Year's Eves! My whole family are your loyal fans! I'm so happy to be able to have dinner with you today; I'll eat three extra bowls of rice!"
His exaggerated appearance made everyone present laugh.
(End of this chapter)