Chapter 37 Cooperation with her ex-husband

"Crossover Joyful Voice, waiting for you to become a legend! It's Saturday again, welcome to all viewers. I'm your host, Li Xinzi." With the show's popularity, the sponsored dresses Li Xinzi received have directly upgraded to a higher level.

"As the competition intensifies, the show has added a new format. Today's format is called 'Celebrity Duet Singing.' It involves a contestant's celebrity recommender and the contestant singing together. The final total score will determine the winner of the competition."

It's not Chacha: I'm here, watching the drama unfold from the front row.

Fu Zhixu's new wife: I'm here to prevent my brother and his ex-wife's dead marriage from rekindling. The fire hydrant is in place!

Bitter Tea Takes a Ride: Oh, so everyone's just watching the drama unfold. Hilarious! Does anyone even respect this show anymore?

The first to perform were Min Wendi and the up-and-coming girl group me&me. They sang a song about a daughter speaking to her mother, abandoning their previous sweet and cute style. The song carried a touch of melancholy. Unfortunately, this song wasn't Min Wendi's comfort zone, and her performance was rather mediocre.

Pang Ying said to He Lingling beside her, "It's all backwards. Min Wendi is the one participating, but she's ended up playing a supporting role."

Although Pang Ying's words weren't pleasant to hear, her fans all knew that Pang Ying had a naturally beautiful voice but a terrible brain. Besides, given her status, no one really cared.

He Lingling, of course, wouldn't join in the complaints: "Compared to this group, I'm more curious about what style of song the next group will bring."

Pang Ying nodded in agreement: "I don't know if it's still original. That girl has some talent."

Shengshi Xiaoyaoji: Haha, I'm dying of laughter. Pang Ying really can't concentrate at all; she always gets led astray. I knew it! There's bound to be a good show if you're watching the live stream from the judges' panel!

Shrimp Without Blinking: We're outta here! Next up are Fu Zhixu and Shi Shi! I'm off to the front lines of this drama!

At this moment, Li Xinzi, after seeing off Min Wendi and her daughter who had just left the stage, introduced Shi Shi and Fu Zhixu as their duo. To be honest, she had revised the script countless times, unable to find a suitable word to describe their relationship. Then, a sudden inspiration struck her: "Next up on stage are two old friends. They are strangers who know each other best. Now that they're on stage together, what kind of performance will they bring?"

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Shi Shi & Fu Zhixu -- As You Wish

Shi Shi had already decided on the song she would sing during her duet with Fu Zhixu. Regardless of how legitimate their reasons might be, divorce itself is not a pleasant thing. Her previous "upright" remarks had cultivated a very positive image for her.

But that's not enough; she needs to etch the word "upright" into the public's mind. Only then can she avoid being easily attacked by negative rumors. Although she works behind the scenes, it doesn't mean she's immune to attacks. The scythe of capital will swing at anyone who stands in her way. As long as she touches someone's interests, conflict is inevitable. Rather than repeatedly engaging in public relations and trying to prove herself, it's better to simply cleanse her image until it's spotless.

Shishi had already made up her mind; she wanted to take precautions. She needed to find her biggest backer—the nation. She wanted to be a positive and patriotic person. She and Fu Zhixu sang "As You Wish" from their original world. She obtained a version from the system that Yang Cheng-lin had sung in a variety show as a duet. Previously, this female singer had a somewhat bad reputation because she had publicly made "inappropriate" remarks; political incorrectness is really deadly. But after singing this song, at least her public image improved significantly. She registered the copyrights for the songs she was about to sing and some songs she had written "before."

Wang Jinsheng wanted to use her divorce from Fu Zhixu to generate buzz for the show. But wasn't she also trying to use the show? She wanted to leave the public with the impression of her "creative ability," that any song she wrote would be a masterpiece! Since she was already planning to dine at the table, she wanted to dine at the table of the big shots, not at the table of the wives.

You are the light in the long road and the thick fog in the mountains.

I am a child, walking in your eyes.

You are the bright moon and gentle breeze.

I am the dream you cherish.

Whether we meet or not, it's still a lifetime; I'll embrace you.

And I will love the world you love.

May you have the smile you desire.

I'm holding your hand, stumbling along; please take me to tomorrow.

If you have tasted bitterness that has touched my sweetness, I am willing to live out your wish.

May our efforts not be in vain, may we forge ahead bravely, every single day of this prosperous age!

Shi Shi herself prefers Rainie Yang's version. It's not that the original version is bad, but Faye Wong's "Ru Yuan" (如愿) depicts a prosperous future from the perspective of those difficult times. Rainie Yang's version, on the other hand, tells our ancestors that we are doing well in this prosperous era. The diva's version evokes a feeling of heartache and tightness in the chest.

The first verse was sung by Shi Shi, but the moment Fu Zhixu opened his mouth for the second verse, his fans went wild.

Fu Zhixu's little fangirl: He looks so handsome when he's focused on his career.

Fu Zhixu's mom fans: Kid, staying single preserves your youth. I wouldn't tell this to anyone who hasn't been there!

Xu Zai's favorite woman: Husband, keep going!

You are the sky ignited by sparks in the long river of time.

I am an admirer, so I will sing your praises in song.

You are where I came from, and where my heart belongs.

Every path in this world will lead you there.

And I will love the world you love.

May you have the smile you desire.

I'm holding your hand, stumbling along; please take me to tomorrow.

If you have ever tasted bitterness in my life, I am willing to live out your wishes.

May our efforts not be in vain, may we forge ahead bravely, every single day of this prosperous age!

As the song drew to a close, the powerful impact it had left on everyone's hearts.

Netizens commented: "We're so low-class, still just watching the drama unfold, while they've already elevated it to a matter of patriotism."

Clever Little Fool: Oh, so that's what the song meant! Oh my god, my heart is burning. I never imagined it was my patriotic spirit that was igniting.

Fu Zhixu was also surprised when he and Shi Shi decided on a song to sing. He originally thought Shi Shi would either sing one of his songs or choose a classic love song for a duet. But when she brought out "Ru Yuan" (As You Wish), the song's meaning was too profound, and it also contained patriotic sentiments. He certainly knew the benefits of singing this song for him. Not only did he decide on this song, he also bought the performance rights of "Ru Yuan" from Shi Shi.

Jiang Peng, sitting in the audience, said to his nephew, "You have a good eye." Jiang Haichao was producing a TV series and was missing a theme song. He wasn't satisfied with the ones sent to him by various companies.

Jiang Haichao nodded: "Two very outstanding young people."

"Yes, it's a pity they're not a good match. One is too ambitious, and the other is too unambitious. They can't be a couple." Don't let Uncle Jiang's old-fashioned appearance fool you. He's actually a super-fast internet user, a master surfer.

Jiang Haichao looked at Shi Shi and whispered, "No ambition? Maybe not."