Huayu: The Unbelievable Matching Mechanism of Jay Chou's Love Songs

"This kid is actually quite good-looking..."

When Feng Zheng sat down at the piano in the center of the room, Wu Zongxian couldn't help but sigh.

To be fair, Feng Zheng is really good-looking. At just over 19 years old, he has a face full of collagen. Not only is his skin good, but his features are also very delicate. He has sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose, and big eyes. His whole face is very three-dimensional and beautiful. His long hair is black and thick, and his bangs cover his forehead, giving people a feeling of "good family background".

To put it bluntly, this means having "star quality." With a little packaging, it's easy for them to gain a following of female fans after their debut.

"Didn't he bring the lyrics and sheet music?" Yang Junrong asked.

"Oh, he was brought here at the last minute, I didn't have time to prepare him," Liu Genghong explained, adding, "It's my fault."

Yang Junrong smiled upon hearing this, but didn't say anything more. His gaze met Wu Zong's in mid-air. Although neither of them spoke, it was clear that they didn't think much of Feng Zheng either...

Well...

Besides Jay Chou, Liu Genghong has recommended other people to them. Although they do not deny that Liu Genghong has a good eye, apart from Jay Chou, the level of the others is at best just above average.

This Feng Zheng is quite good-looking, but he seems...

Too young!

He seems like someone who just graduated from high school. He's not even 20 years old. What good works could he possibly write?

Even Jay Chou only revealed his musical talent when he was 21 or 22 years old!

This year, their company has basically focused all its resources on Jay Chou. They've polished his work and are preparing to release an album to promote him. There's really no way they'll have extra resources to promote anyone else. So, strictly speaking, the reason the two of them are willing to listen to Feng Zheng sing is simply to give Coach Liu face...

"..."

The scene gradually quieted down, and everyone was waiting for Feng Zheng to sing.

Sitting at the piano, his hands unconsciously placed on the corresponding keys. Feng Zheng composed himself, cleared his throat, and began to play and sing...

"Ding-dong..."

Feng Zheng played the piece "Courage," whose prelude was quite smooth and distinctive. In his previous life, Feng Zheng had passed the piano level 10. Because he had been engaged in related industries for many years, his playing level was strictly speaking higher than that of an amateur level 10. His professional level made the piece he played sound smoother and more beautiful than anyone else in the audience.

"Hey hey..."

Upon hearing the music, Wu Zongxian, Yang Junrong, and the others' eyes lit up and they became interested.

The room was actually quite quiet just now, and it felt a bit serious and awkward. But as soon as Feng Zheng flicked the glass, the atmosphere in the room instantly became relaxed and lively!

Even Jay Chou, sitting offstage, looked at Feng Zheng with a serious expression in his eyes, even through the brim of his baseball cap.

And so, at this rhythm, Feng Zheng sang:

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"I've finally made this decision. I don't care what others say, as long as you agree!"

"I do!"

"I'll go with you to the ends of the earth..."

I know it won't be easy.

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The opening verse of the song "Courage" is very smooth and silky. It sounds like it's being spoken, yet it's so catchy and memorable that it immediately grabs your attention.

Years of immersion in various live performances have given Feng Zheng a very high "singing intelligence." Therefore, even when singing in a male voice, he knows how to use "techniques," and strictly speaking, his singing is even more moving than the original version from his previous life.

It's also more attractive!

If Wu Zongxian, Yang Junrong, and the others were already impressed when he played the instrument, they immediately sat up straight when he sang those few incredibly smooth lines.

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"My heart keeps rehearsing and convincing myself..."

"What I fear most is you suddenly saying you want to give up!"

The build-up, the climax—everything came so naturally. Feng Zheng frowned slightly, using the body of an eighteen or nineteen-year-old young man, effortlessly singing out the most delicate emotions. His fingertips played the clearest melodies, and his mouth sang the most moving songs.

"Love truly takes courage, even when facing a six-eyed flying fish!"

"Just one look from you and you're sure..."

"My love has meaning!"

"We all need courage to believe we can be together!"

"Even in the crowded streets, I can feel you... in the palm of my hand!"

"Your sincerity!"

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"What the heck...?!"

When Wu Zongxian heard the chorus of Feng Zheng's "Courage" burst out, he was completely stunned.

He glanced at Feng Zheng, then at Yang Junrong on his left, then at Liu Genghong on his right, his expression seeming to say…

Could it be that Heaven is blessing Wu Zongxian?!

One enlightened Jay Chou wasn't enough, now there's Feng Zheng?!

Please!

This Feng Zheng is exaggerating a bit too much!

He looks like he's only eighteen or nineteen years old, but he sings with such feeling. His voice is incredibly steady, without any of the arrogance of a newcomer. His piano skills also seem to be very high, no less than Jay Chou's performance just now!

Jay Chou's mother encouraged him to practice piano from a young age. For details, you can refer to the lyrics of his song "Listen to Mom": "Little friend, do you have many questions? Why are others reading comics, but you are learning to draw, talking to the piano..."

So who is Feng Zheng?

Was he also forced to learn piano by his parents from a young age?!

It feels like even if someone learned it from the womb, their skill level couldn't be this high!

My crotch is on fire, my crotch is on fire...

None of this matters!

The important thing is Feng Zheng's song!

His song is impeccable from every angle, from composition and lyrics to arrangement, and its completeness is extremely high!

Wu Zongxian and Yang Junrong are both professionals who can read sheet music. Even without sheet music, they can tell how the notes are written just by listening to the accompaniment. Based on Feng Zheng's performance of "Courage", they even felt that the song was written by Li Zongsheng.

That's fucking complete!

Even someone as old as Li Zongsheng probably couldn't write songs like this!

Is that correct?

The contrast is just too great!

Even they are like this...

The group of newcomers nearby were even more "shocked".

Before Feng Zheng sang "Courage", most people in the audience probably had the deepest impression of Zhou Jielun's "Tornado" just now, but after Feng Zheng sang "Courage", all that was left in everyone's mind was the melody of "Courage".

In terms of "quality", "Courage" is even better than Jay Chou's "Tornado"!

"Geng Hong!"

Perhaps due to excessive excitement, Wu Zong suddenly displayed a rather variety show-like behavior. He turned to Liu Genghong with an excited expression, stood up, and while making a gesture as if to kneel, shouted:

"Please accept my bow!"

He discovered Jay Chou and brought Feng Zheng along. How could Wu Zongxian not be grateful for such a great favor!

This guy is practically a god of wealth!

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