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Chapter 114: Another "Painting"? Who wrote the poetic lyrics?

He Jiong: "Please welcome Zhao Lei, who will be performing 'Painting'."

Xie Na: "Please come in."

painting?
Another song I've never heard before...

"Wow, is he singing an original song again?"

"It seems so. They're really going all out, bringing out their best songs."

"Great! I love listening to original music, that's what makes it interesting."

"..."

Chen Gang, far away in Shanghai, suddenly felt a wave of dizziness. "Wait, why is he singing original songs again? Is this never going to end?"

Shen Qing laughed and said, "Rumor has it that Zhao Lei hasn't signed a contract and will be eliminated if he doesn't sing original songs. He must be pulling out all the stops."

Chen Gang, who had nowhere to vent his frustration, finally found an outlet and shouted, "Hunan TV is shameless! It's a blatant case of unfair contracts. Our Dragon TV will never do such things!"

Long Danni: "Last year, Liangying also encountered the same situation, but Liangying's strength was too strong. It would be unreasonable not to give her the championship. Hunan TV did not dare to go too far at the time!"

Chen Gang nodded: "Without Shen Caizi's help, and Wang Peng having suffered another loss, he will definitely be on high alert. Even if Zhao Lei sings well later, he probably won't be able to advance."

Zhang Liangying is a little worried.

After all, Zhao Lei had called her "teacher's wife" repeatedly on the phone, which pleased her, so she had a good impression of him. "Go for it! 'Painting' will definitely help you advance!"

……

at the same time.

Zhao Lei moved a high stool and sat in the center of the stage.

This time, no one accompanied him; he only had his own guitar and a female backing vocalist standing in the middle of the band.

Zhao Lei seemed somewhat lonely.

But viewers at home were unaware of the pressure he was under; seeing his worried expression, they assumed he was simply trying to get into the mood for singing.

"This song, 'Painting,' is dedicated to everyone. I hope you enjoy it."

"Zhao Lei, the King of Folk Songs!"

No one knows who shouted that, but the fans below all shouted it too. Lei Zi was so embarrassed that he wanted to dig his toes into the floor, thinking to himself: Stop shouting, stop shouting.

Taking another deep breath and calming himself, Zhao Lei plucked the strings of his instrument.

now,

He recalled the scene when Shen Qing gave him this song that day, and the shock in his heart was indescribable. How could anyone in the world write such beautiful lyrics?
"I will definitely sing well and not let the boss down!"

The intro was very simple, just a few crisp and clear notes, without any fancy chord techniques, which sounded a bit monotonous to most people.

Fans of some of the other players burst out laughing.

"Haha, I thought he could continue the glory of 'Anhe Bridge', but I didn't expect him to just shudder like that."

"I knew it! Geniuses don't last forever. How many years does it take to produce a musician with that kind of natural talent, like Shen Qing? What makes Zhao Lei so special?"

"Go Amuron! Take down Zhao Lei!"

"..."

Even Zhao Lei's fans started to frown.

They couldn't understand the intro either.

What's going on, Lei Zi?

Moreover, Chen Gang, Long Danni, Li Jing and the others were also completely bewildered... The auditory difference was far too great compared to "Anhe Bridge"!
Chen Gang: "I thought it was some amazing song, but it's just this? My worries were completely unnecessary. Xu Song's Broken Bridge in Snow might be a match for it."

Long Danni: "I think the difference between these two songs is huge. I don't like the intro at all."

As for Chen Chusheng, Su Xing, Wang Zhengliang, and others, they have no idea what Zhao Lei is up to, because they have never seen Zhao Lei sing this song "Painting".

This wasn't part of the rehearsal!

Lei Zi, are you holding back a big surprise?
Just as everyone was wondering, a female voice began to sing, and the prelude suddenly changed, no longer so monotonous and bland.

As the intro to "Painting" ended, Zhao Lei looked up and sang the first line of lyrics.

His voice has a rough and grainy quality, and there is more chest resonance in the low register, giving it a strong narrative feel at first listen, as if he is telling you a story.

This timbre is well-suited for folk music.

Therefore, the very first line captured everyone's attention.

"To paint a moon in the lonely night sky"

"Draw me singing under that moon."

"..."

kindness?
The first two lines are quite good!
This is the first impression many people have after hearing him sing.

Many of those who were just laughing decided to stop and listen to him sing again to see what new tricks he had up his sleeve!
"To paint a large window for a deserted house"

"Draw another bed."

"Draw a girl to keep me company."

"Draw a lace-trimmed quilt too."

"Paint a stove and firewood"

We were born together and live together.

"..."

Upon hearing this, the three judges nodded silently.

Bao Xiaobai: "Using a painting as a metaphor for a love song is a very good idea."

Yang Erche Namu: "It seems so, but it also seems not. I feel that Zhao Lei is not such a superficial singer. There may be other meanings behind it." Bao Xiaobai: "Haha, let's listen to it."

The following eight lines express a simple longing for a better life, with a similar meaning to the preceding lines.

Many people thought that "Painting" was just so-so, a passable folk song.

But the lyrics that followed sent a shiver down one's spine, as if the softest part of one's heart had been struck.

"The painting depicts a mother in a peaceful pose."

"And there are arguments that can be erased with an eraser."

"Paintings depicting abundant food throughout all four seasons."

"A leisurely person has no worries."

"..."

Ah this~
So, the rosy prospects ahead were just a prelude to family discord? Do your parents argue frequently?
"I didn't erase the eraser of the argument."

"Only one pen draws loneliness."

The moon in the night sky no longer shines.

"Only a melancholy child is singing."

"To paint a moon in the lonely night sky"

The music stopped abruptly.

Zhao Lei opened his eyes and found that no one was laughing at him anymore.

He took another deep breath, as if relieved of a great burden, and then left his fate to the audience.

Zhao Lei's fans cheered him on, and Zhao Lei bowed to them in gratitude.

at the same time.

He Jiong and Xie Na took to the stage again, while Amulong and the King duo stood next to Zhao Lei, waiting together for the final verdict.

Throughout the event, the television screen continuously displayed the SMS voting method.

After regaining their senses, many casual viewers in front of their TVs voted for Zhao Lei, because "Painting" was one of the two best songs they had heard that night, the other being "Anhe Bridge".

No matter the era, as long as you make the audience enjoy watching, listening, and playing, you can get rewards from the audience.

Singing is no exception.

Chen Chusheng, Su Xing, and Wang Zhengliang, who were sitting at the edge of the stage, were all applauding Zhao Lei, expressing both admiration and envy.

At this point, judge Yang Erche Namu began her comments.

The screen also began to display the contestants' vote counts in real time, with Zhao Lei's votes far ahead of the others.

……

Shanghai.

Chen Gang rubbed his eyes, feeling a bit of a headache. "What's wrong with Zhao Lei? This song 'Painting' seems pretty good too."

Long Danni chuckled and said, "The fact that he could write 'Anhe Bridge' shows that he does have some talent."

Chen Gang: "Fortunately, it's not an explosive song. Although the lyrics of this song 'Painting' are excellent, its popularity may not be widespread."

In Lao Chen's view, it was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

At this moment, the number of SMS votes was rapidly increasing at the bottom of the TV screen, and Zhao Lei's lead was widening, making his advancement a certainty.

He Jiong breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhao Lei did not disappoint him. In fact, Wang Peng was only giving him face reluctantly during his conversation with Zhao Lei.

The better Zhao Lei performs now, the more it proves that He Jiong did the right thing.

Judge Bao Xiaobai moved the microphone and asked, "Zhao Lei, your rendition of 'Painting' just now deeply moved me. These are the most beautiful lyrics I've seen in a while. Did you write them yourself?"

Zhao Lei didn't expect him to ask that question.

After thinking for a moment, he said very honestly, "Thank you, Teacher Bao. I didn't write 'Painting.' It was written by someone I admire very much. I call him my master, but he never acknowledges me as his disciple."

what?
master!?
You actually know someone that powerful?
Yang Erche Namu: "What about 'Anhe Bridge'? Was that also written by your so-called...master?"

The camera zooms in on Zhao Lei again, awaiting the answer.

Zhao Lei: "Yes! He's a very talented music producer. He wrote several songs for me to sing to everyone."

Lei's fans, knowing that he had powerful backing and was a talented music producer, cheered wildly! Suddenly, they felt that he wasn't fighting alone!
Who understands this sense of security?
In an instant, a name popped into the minds of He Jiong, Xie Na, Wang Peng, and others: Shen Qing!

"No wonder this kid didn't sign the contract, turns out he has someone backing him up."

"Could it be one of Shen Qing's people?"

"No, how old is Shen Qing? How could he be his teacher? Besides, Shen Qing isn't good at folk songs, it definitely can't be him..."

Wang Peng felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly. Zhao Lei's advancement was a foregone conclusion, leading the other two by 10 votes. Suddenly suppressing his votes was too blatant.

……

now.

Who wrote the song for Zhao Lei has become a hot topic of gossip.

The judges couldn't wait to find out who it was!
The others were also watching the stage with great interest.

Viewers in front of their televisions were eagerly waiting, wanting to hear the latest gossip.

Yang Erche Namu: "Could you tell us who your mentor and friend's music producer is? I think I definitely know his name; he can't possibly be unknown."

Bao Xiaobai: "Yes, the person who can write 'Anhe Bridge' and 'Painting' must have some fame in the industry. I might even have had dinner with him. Zhao Lei, can you tell me?"

(End of this chapter)