My agency went bankrupt before I even got on stage.

It was too late to refuse, but fortunately, Lin Fan didn't let Xia Yan play the villain for nothing. He wrote down the song he had already prepared and handed it to Xia Yan. It had been almost a week since he agreed to write a song for Xia Yan, and Lin Fan felt that it wouldn't be so intimidating to present a song now.

This also saves Lin Fan from having to make another trip to Xia Yan's recording studio.

Xia Yan took the paper that Lin Fan had torn off from somewhere, and looked at the handwritten sheet music and lyrics on it. For a moment, she didn't know what to say!

Perhaps there really are people in this world who look down on their own talents.

Looking at the sheet music and lyrics, Xia Yan played the song in her mind. After just one listen to the melody, Xia Yan knew that this song was definitely a hit! It would surely become her new signature piece.

This song highlights the richness of the music, with a beautiful unfolding melody. It is also technically demanding, with the verses being raised an octave, which would be a challenge for any singer.

Xia Yan, however, is never afraid of any challenge.

However, the most urgent task now is the third performance of "Morning Star". Although Xia Yan was itching to go back to her recording studio to record the song, she suppressed her restless heart and focused on doing her job first.

……

Thus, the other five members of Lin Fan's team finally witnessed the power of Xia Yan, the Little Witch.

Xia Yan was only a guest performer, so her portion of the performance wouldn't be much, but it wouldn't be small either; she would occupy the third position in the overall performance. However, Xia Yan was exceptionally talented in both dance and vocals.

Xia Yan is so outstanding that the moment she starts singing, everyone else pales in comparison! When Xia Yan dances, even the dance teacher can't see anyone else at all!

The gap was so large and obvious that Zhuo Yuanquan and the others could no longer care about anything else and could only practice desperately to improve themselves so as not to embarrass themselves on the third stage.

Although losing to Xia Yan isn't exactly shameful, Xia Yan is the idol of these future idols. It's okay to embarrass yourself in everyday life, but failing to perform to your best in front of your idol—especially someone of the opposite sex—is no different from being shameful.

Practice! You absolutely must practice!

……

Zhang Xinlan toured the other training rooms, giving guidance to each team before finally arriving at Xia Yan's group. She had assumed that since Lin Fan and Xia Yan were acquainted, and given Lin Fan's lazy nature, the atmosphere there would be cheerful and pleasant.

Unexpectedly, upon arriving, he saw five trainees practicing enthusiastically. Lin Fan followed behind them with a helpless expression. Although his expression seemed to say no, his body was still honestly practicing extra hard! His movements were all on point, and his singing and dancing were also fine; at least there were no obvious signs of panting.

Xia Yan was watching the results for them.

As soon as Zhang Xinlan entered, Lin Fan immediately stopped and shouted, "Teacher Zhang is here!"

Finally, I can rest for a bit! I've jumped ten times in a row already!

As soon as Lin Fan called out, everyone else stopped and greeted him, "Hello, Teacher Zhang!"

"Hello everyone!" Zhang Xinlan approached Xia Yan. "How are our trainees this season? Pretty good, right?"

Xia Yan glanced at Lin Fan and replied with amusement, "I can't compliment people today!"

"What?" Zhang Xinlan was a little confused.

The prevailing code of conduct in the entertainment industry is that, as long as there is no conflict of interest, everyone gets along well, and everyone flatters each other. No matter what you really think, you always say nice things! Unless it's something you really can't stand or it's for comedic effect.

Otherwise, just praise her! So Xia Yan's words were somewhat unexpected to Zhang Xinlan. For a moment, she thought that Xia Yan had been angered by the group of students.

Moreover, Xia Yan is not an easily angered person. Besides being very passionate about music, she has a detached view of other people, things, and matters, meaning she doesn't take anything to heart.

It's quite difficult for ordinary people to make Xia Yan angry, because Xia Yan will most likely just ignore that person, and in the end, the person who caused the trouble will usually be the one who gets angry.

But that shouldn't be happening. Xia Yan's popularity, experience, and status are undeniable. Who would be so tactless as to offend her on live television? Aren't they afraid of being torn apart by Xia Yan's fans? There are so many production crew members present!

"Teacher Zhang, it's like this." Lin Fan had to step forward to explain for Xia Yan, "We asked Teacher Xia to be stricter so that we could experience the hardships of life."

Zhang Xinlan looked at Xia Yan questioningly, and Xia Yan nodded helplessly. Zhang Xinlan roughly understood what was going on, and could only say, "Young man, you have quite unique ideas."

……

At 5 p.m., Xia Yan and Zhang Xinlan said goodbye to Lin Fan and the others and headed to Xia Yan's recording studio.

Zhang Xinlan is eager to finish recording her cover version of "Keep Walking in the Rain," and Xia Yan is also eager to try out the new song Lin Fan gave her, wanting to finish it as soon as possible.

In the car, Xia Yan showed the new song to Zhang Xinlan. Zhang Xinlan only listened to the melody once in her mind before being astonished: "This song was written by Lin Fan?"

"Yes, he just gave it to me today." Xia Yan held the paper as if it were a precious treasure. "I knew Lin Fan was very talented, I could tell from his previous two songs. But I really didn't expect his talent to be so much more than that."

Zhang Xinlan wholeheartedly agreed: "These three songs are enough for him to establish himself in the music industry! It's just a pity that Lin Fan is so resistant to debuting for some reason. It's as if his secrets will be exposed and he'll be dissected in a horrific research institute the moment he debuts!"

Xia Yan wasn't sure why Lin Fan was acting this way either; she could only conclude that, "Perhaps geniuses just think differently from ordinary people."

Zhang Xinlan laughed: "Even a genius is still a little genius compared to you, Xia Yan. Xia Tiancai, I can't wait to hear you perform this song! When we get to the recording studio, why don't you sing it once first? This melody is stuck in my head right now, and if you don't sing it for me first, I feel like I won't be able to work properly!"

"no problem!"

Xia Yan felt much the same way as Zhang Xinlan; her mind was completely occupied by the melody, and she couldn't wait to sing the song!