Chapter 180 "Yu Xi's Sigh"

Hearing Shi Shi say this, Youwei not only didn't feel nervous, but instead became more determined.

When she was in South Korea, the girl group auditions there were incredibly competitive, far more so than in China. For a "foreigner" with no connections to the country to debut there speaks volumes about her talent.

Yuwei clenched her fists and said with a firm look in her eyes, "President Shi, I'm not afraid. If I'm really not good enough for the songs you wrote, then you can sell them to someone more suitable. I will have absolutely no complaints and will never make such unreasonable demands again."

Shi Shi looked at her like this and smiled helplessly, "Alright, then wait for me here. I actually have a song you can try."

Shi Shi had already redeemed many traditional Chinese style songs from the system, including her favorites such as "Exploring the Window," "The Immortal," "Puppet Show," and "A Feast for the Senses." There was also a song that was particularly suitable for Youwei's voice.

"The Lament of Yu Xi"

She wasn't worried about the other parts. Youfei's talent was more than enough. But this song had a section with opera singing, and although Youwei said she had practiced opera singing techniques diligently, hearing it was the best judge of its quality. She still needed to verify it herself.

Shi Shi entered the studio and soon came out with a sheet of music. She handed the sheet music to Youwei and said seriously, "This is 'Yu Xi Tan'. Familiarize yourself with the melody and lyrics first. I'll accompany you in a bit, and you can try singing it."

Youwei took the sheet music and began to study it intently, humming softly to herself.

Seeing that Youwei was getting into the zone, Shi Shi didn't disturb her any longer. This song is based on the story of the Chu-Han Contention, mainly telling the story of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, and Yu Ji. The lyrics not only describe the major events in Xiang Yu's life, but also beautifully depict the love story between Xiang Yu and Yu Ji.

What Shi Shi likes most is that the melody of this song has been reorganized and varied from the rhythm of Peking Opera singing, making the rhythm more immersive. It also imitates the pronunciation and rhyme of Peking Opera singing. When singing, it makes extensive use of vibrato and tremolo from Peking Opera. This singing technique of Qingyi is really too high-level!

She even went to check the history, and to her surprise, there really were two such people in the history of China in this parallel world!

While Youwei was practicing, Shishi wasn't idle either. She opened the influencer company's website, where the latest sales data from their live streams was displayed, and started looking at it. Although it was already March, the sky in Kyoto still darkened early. She glanced at her phone and saw it was already past 5 PM. Adhering to the idea that not acting like her boss meant she could freely slack off, she packed her bag and prepared to go home.

Completely forgetting that Youwei was still practicing singing.

As she approached the parking lot, her phone rang. Upon answering, Youwei on the other end said urgently, "Mr. Shi, where have you been? I've been practicing for so long, just waiting for you to accompany me during my audition. Please give me a chance! I've practiced so much to give you a better performance, not because I lack the skill!"

Shi Shi slapped her forehead, realizing she'd forgotten about You Wei. "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I'm already at the parking lot. Okay, don't worry, I'll be right back."

Shi Shi hurriedly turned back. Back in the studio, Shi Shi quickly tuned the instrument and said to Youwei, "Let's begin, I'll accompany you."

Youwei took a deep breath and slowly began to sing. Her voice was clear and bright, and it had a certain charm as soon as she started singing.

"A song of chaos and turmoil echoed in all directions at Gaixia."

With sorrow, I bid farewell to you, drinking from my sword; my blood falls and congeals into frost.

Even if it's hard to let go of a past relationship, what does it matter if it ends?

Where your soul returns is the vast expanse.

As the song progressed and the lyrics were introduced, Youwei perfectly showcased her professional skills. Not only was her pronunciation clear, but her delivery of each word was also crisp and concise.

She seemed like a narrator, singing out the love and hate between Xiang Yu, the King of Western Chu, and Yu Ji.

"With long spear and riding horse, conquer the world"

This farewell is difficult.

With a single cry of "Yu Xi, Yu Xi," tears welled up in her eyes.

Let us share this cup of wine, its flavors both warm and cold.

The west wind blows through the night, and memories never cease.

"Drunk, I pick up a lamp to watch my sword dance as my concubine lingers."

As the song reached its climax, Youwei began to sing along with the melody. Her transitions were excellent, her voice clear and ethereal, perfectly conveying the tragic yet deeply moving emotions of the song. When she sang the opera-style parts, she tilted her head slightly, her voice melodious and lingering, as if a chant were drifting from an ancient opera stage!

Shi Shi listened with increasing delight, a satisfied smile spreading across her face. After the song ended, Shi Shi couldn't help but applaud.

"As expected of someone who studied in South Korea, their abilities far exceed my expectations."

Everyone knows that the specialties of South Korea are kimchi, girl groups, and plastic surgery.

Although kimchi originated in its own country, there are so many delicious foods in China that nobody considers it special. So it has become a national treasure in other countries.

Girl groups and plastic surgery are indeed impressive. It's just a pity that the domestic market is too unfriendly to truly talented people.

After a brief moment of distraction, Shishi quickly pulled her thoughts back.

"Let's sign the performance-based agreement as you suggested. If this song doesn't meet my requirements, then you'll truly become a 'debtor'."

From the moment Youwei received the song and sang it the first time, her confidence soared. She wasn't just confident in the song itself, but also in the quality of her performance!

Just sign it! Her parents have medical insurance anyway! She doesn't have children or that man who's holding her back. At worst, she can use the money she earns from Hai Chao to pay off her debts!

"Okay, I like straightforward people! Come over tomorrow to sign the contract, and then I'll record the song for you. I'll also personally handle the arrangement of this song, so don't worry. The copyright of 'Yu Xi Tan' is with me. Compared to the money you lost in the bet, the more popular it becomes, the more I'll earn. No one will care more about it than me!"

Yu-wei breathed a sigh of relief and agreed, "Okay, I'll definitely come tomorrow."

When Shishi went downstairs again, it was already dark outside. There were still quite a few cars in the parking lot. This area is full of office buildings, so it seems that even high-level professionals are quite competitive.

From a distance, Shi Shi saw a person standing beside the car.

Just by looking at his figure, Shi Shi knew who he was.

"Brother Niu!"

Fu Yingzhou turned around with a gentle smile on his face. "You're getting off work so late? I've come to pick you up."

Shi Shi quickly walked to his side, feeling a warm glow in her heart. "I was so busy today, I almost forgot about the singers who were supposed to audition. Why didn't you come upstairs? I don't know how long you'd have to wait for me downstairs! It's cold, so remember to keep warm!"

Fu Yingzhou not only didn't find Shishi's chatter annoying, but actually enjoyed it.

Fu Yingzhou looked at Shi Shi with affection and said, "I was afraid of disturbing your work if I went upstairs, so I waited for you downstairs. Besides, I'm dressed warmly, so I'm not cold." As he spoke, he took Shi Shi's hand and let her test its temperature.

Shi Shi felt a sweet warmth in her heart. She looked up at Fu Yingzhou and teased, "Brother Niu, you're so considerate, you're going to spoil me rotten."

Fu Yingzhou smiled and gently pinched Shi Shi's nose. "I just want to spoil you so that you'll only be able to rely on me."

The two got into the car while talking. Fu Yingzhou started the car, and it disappeared into the night.