The system makes me so beautiful that I don't care about anyone else's life or death.

"Hello, little friend Guiyin." Li Jian teased the child in a tone no different from a kind old man. "You don't need to pay attention to those people. If they bully you, tell Grandpa Li, and Grandpa Li will help you teach those ungrateful people a lesson."

Grandpa Li?

The crowd was in an uproar.

How much does Li Jian like Guiyin? He actually made her call him "Grandpa" in public?

This is no less significant than an emperor publicly selecting a boy from among the common people to be a prince.

"Hello, Grandpa Li." Since Li Jian had already said that, Su Ran certainly wouldn't turn down his kindness. "Don't worry, I'm not someone to be trifled with, and I won't show any mercy to those who speak rudely."

Upon hearing this, the faces of those who had just ridiculed Su Ran turned pale.

They never expected that Li Jian would be so protective of Guiyin, this junior.

Those who had sought favors from Li Jian were immediately filled with regret.

While looking at Li Jian, she also looked at Su Ran, wondering if she could find a chance to save face.

So someone brought up the idea of ​​improvisation that had just been proposed.

"Since Ghost Voice has said so, it would be unreasonable for Mr. Zhu not to participate."

"Yes, and this Ms. Ning as well." He was referring to the woman who had just mocked Su Ran. "Didn't they say that Guiyin's works might not be her original compositions? Ms. Ning is one of the top composers in the industry. It wouldn't be a bad idea for her to take this opportunity to give some pointers to the younger generation."

Zhu Zhen and Ning Qing, whose names were called, were sweating profusely.

They both gave each other a reproachful look.

"Little friend Guiyin must be joking, right? Who can write lyrics for a song in such a short time?" Ning Qing smiled kindly.

“Of course—” Su Ran answered under everyone’s expectant gaze, “No.”

She added with a smile, "How could I joke on such an important occasion?"

It is an honor for me, Ghost Voice, to compete on the same stage with so many senior artists. If any of you teachers do not wish to participate in impromptu composition, that is fine too, but let me make this clear beforehand: I, Ghost Voice, am someone who does not tolerate any dissent. Anyone who has made sarcastic remarks against me must apologize to me publicly!

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was stunned.

Everyone looked at Guiyin and felt that the young girl in front of them was arrogant and unruly. This annoying behavior was very natural on her, and even had a more irresistible aura, making people want to submit to her!

"Good, good, good!!" Li Jian clapped excitedly. As expected of someone he admired, he liked the arrogant and domineering spirit that Guiyin possessed.

Seeing that Li Jian was clapping, those people immediately lost face.

If you don't participate, wouldn't that be tantamount to admitting that you are inferior to a junior?

If I participate, what if I lose... wouldn't that make me a laughingstock?

This is a grand folk music festival! Not only are there spectators inside the venue, but there are also viewers watching the live broadcast outside.

They can't afford to lose face.

But if they apologize in public, their reputation for abusing their seniority and belittling younger generations will spread far and wide.

Let's participate then.

Even if we lose, it's like the Yangtze River, where each wave surpasses the last, and it's not too bad.

If we win, that's even better; it gives us more right to lecture the younger generation.

Besides, they've been in this industry for decades, so why would they be afraid of dealing with a young girl who's only been in the business for a few months?

Having figured this out, they were all eager to try it out.

"Alright!" Zhu Zhen said, forcing a smile, "Since you want to compete, let's compete until you're convinced! But I'm just a folk singer, I don't understand the so-called pop songs you young people sing, but I think that as musicians, we should have similar lyrical skills, so let's compete on that!"

“Alright!” Li Jian said, “Then I’ll be the referee.”

Zhu Zhen's expression changed, and he refused, saying, "That's not appropriate."

"What? Are you afraid I'll take sides?" Li Jian raised an eyebrow.

“No, Teacher Li, everyone naturally believes that you are fair and impartial, but a thousand people will have a thousand different answers. It’s really not appropriate for you to be the only one. How about…” Zhu Zhen said while thinking about how to finish his statement.

"Why don't we have online viewers vote?" someone suggested.

“But most people online these days are young people, and this ghost voice has a lot of fans online. They might have a thick filter on her, which is unfair,” Ning Qing retorted.

"How about this then?" At this moment, the organizer came over and said, "We have invited lyricists Wan Xia, Dong Handong, and Lu Qiulu to be on the panel. Whoever gets the approval of two of the three teachers will win."

“Okay!” Zhu Zhen responded immediately.

Zhu Zhen thought that these teachers were all well-known and respected figures in the industry, and they might dislike Guiyin, who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, just like him.

Furthermore, if he makes an appearance in front of them and performs well, he or someone in his family who works in a related industry can take another step forward in the field of folk music.

“I agree.” Su Ran nodded.

Even if those three teachers had a personal relationship with Zhu Zhen, it didn't matter. As long as people had eyes and ears, they could tell who was better. What she wanted was not a champion in name only, but a champion in everyone's heart!

Seeing that Zhu Zhen had joined in, Ning Qing was not to be outdone.

"Since Teacher Zhu has condescended to compete with Ghost Voice in lyrics, then let's compete in composition."

She checked and found that composing was Guiyin's weakness. In the songs she released, Su Ran's score was Guiyin's, but the arrangement was listed as Gu Cai.

This shows that Ghost Sound only has vague sounds in her mind. She can play simple accompaniment on the guitar, but she cannot create a complete arrangement that uses all the instruments.

But this is precisely Ning Qing's forte.

Su Ran looked at Ning Qing for a few moments, then said calmly, "Okay."

Seeing that Zhu Zhen and Ning Qing had both joined in, others eagerly stepped forward.

"I wonder if Teacher Guiyin can play any musical instruments?"

“Guitar.” Su Ran paused, then added, “Piano.”

She had mastered the black guitar that Zhong Jue had given her. Since participating in the folk music festival required bringing some instruments, that guitar was currently on Li Yu's back.

As for the piano, it is also a fundamental course for vocal students.

All the other students have been learning this since they were little and they all already know it, but she gets extra tutoring from Teacher Qi every day. He orders her to learn the basics of piano this semester and makes her go to the practice room whenever she has free time.

Fortunately, she is quite perceptive.

Every time Teacher Qi played a piece, she could perfectly replicate it, leaving Teacher Qi dumbfounded and stunned.

Teacher Qi would secretly call a piano teacher behind her back to brag, "I have a student here who's much better than your student. He can play the entire Presto etude in just one day. How about that? Your student can't do that, can he?"

The piano teacher across the room always yelled, "Bullshit!!!"

Su Ran was unsure of her own abilities, and Teacher Qi always remained silent, never praising her directly, but his serious face could never hide his excitement.

Su Ran thought that her piano skills were probably pretty good among beginners.

Whenever a melody or inspiration suddenly comes to her mind, she can easily play it on the piano.

Upon hearing Su Ran's words, the man said, "Then I'll compete with you in playing musical instruments using the yangqin."

This person is Zhao Tongsheng, a yangqin (Chinese dulcimer) player who is somewhat well-known in China. At forty years old, he is still considered young in the circle, but he has always been stuck in an in-between position.

Upon hearing Guiyin compete with the other two, he had a sudden inspiration and wanted to use Guiyin's popularity to further boost his own fame.

Li Jian glanced at Su Ran. He knew from teacher Li Youli that Su Ran had just learned to play an instrument.

"Don't force yourself if you can't," Li Jian said.

Su Ran shook her head and said, "Teacher Li, it's alright."

She looked at the three people competing with her, her pleasant voice calm and breezy, "I am not very talented, so I will have to trouble you teachers to give me your guidance today."

Soon it was time for the check-in process arranged by the organizers, and countless live-stream cameras were turned on, all aimed at the large autographed poster in the center.

The moment Su Ran appeared, the previously quiet live stream room instantly reached a fever pitch!

[Rubbing my eyes, this person looks so familiar. And this masked beauty sounds like a ghostly voice.]

Friends, am I hallucinating because I miss my husband so much? I feel like I'm seeing my husband whom I haven't seen for days.

【Aaaaaaah, it's Ghost Voice!!! It's really Ghost Voice!!! Damn it, I've been checking in on Ghost Voice's account every day, and today I finally saw Ghost Voice!】

[Honey, I miss you so much! I've watched "Girls Over Flowers" at least ten times. I've been quenching my thirst for you by watching other people's edited videos of you these past few days. Now you're finally here!! I'm so excited!!!]

[She's here, she's here! She's coming with the rope that locks my heart! Husband, oh my god!! Husband, kisses, hugs, sweet nothings! I've missed you so much!!]

[You mistresses, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh... don't shout like that, I'm the rightful wife!]