Chapitre 16: Could Not Be Bothered
Éditeur: Henyee Translations
No one would be envious of a bad student.
Deng Yufei moved closer to Shi Jin and tried to eavesdrop. She wanted to know what lyrics Shi Jin would use. Sadly, she did not catch any details even after listening to them for some time.
Later that night, the contestants would stay to hone their skills. Only Shi Jin was leaving. Since she had just gained Fu Xiuyuan's trust, she did not want to lose it.
It was only natural that some of the contestants rolled their eyes sky-high at the news.
Shi Jin strode out nonchalantly. In comparison to what she experienced in her past life, the contempt was chicken feed.
Deng Yufei hurried over and held her arm, "Jin, have you finished writing your lyrics? Do you want me to go over it for you?"
"It's all set." Shi Jin handed her a copy. "I have to head back to practice and so do you. So go back."
The moment Shi Jin left, Deng Yufei hurriedly looked at the lyrics.
It was a moving love song that spoke of boundless love and sadness. The part about standing in the darkness waiting for the comet to strike felt exceptionally touching.
She must have written it for Chu Ling's ears. Hence, Deng Yufei was in no hurry to send it to Fu Xiuyuan or release it online.
Since they were lyrics, their power could only be truly sensed when the song was performed live.
***
Three days passed in peace for Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan. However, Song Fan and the butler felt that this was just the peace before the storm. The event that would finally light the fire would be the first live telecast of "Ultimate Singer-Songwriter".
Shi Jin had already used all kinds of ways to get Chu Ling's attention and express her admiration during the show.
This helped to put the show on the map and make Chu Ling even more popular. Hence, Shi Jin certainly would not pass up the opportunity to do this on the first live telecast.
Song Fan and the butler were terribly worried. The closer it got to the live telecast, the more anxious they became. Fu Xiuyuan's fury also kept intensifying as time progressed.
A battle was on the brink of breaking out.
Shi Jin was keenly aware that Fu Xiuyuan was waiting to see her live performance. Her live performance would determine his attitude towards her from now on and how close they would end up.
***
The social media account that the film crew had created for Little Stone was filled with anti-fans.
Chu Ling's fans kept cursing Shi Jin and called her a stubborn stone from the latrine pit.
Even Yao Jiahong was incapable of stopping them and could not do anything about it. Even if he could, he could not be bothered.
***
The first live telecast of "Ultimate Singer-Songwriter" finally aired.
All 30 contestants would go onstage one after another to perform their original work and wait for the audience to vote for them.
Then based on the outcome of their votes, they could rise through the ranks and appear on the next episode.
Shi Jin always had an average performance and so was always on the borderline.
On the other hand, Deng Yufei had great singing technique, so she always came in second and was rather popular. She always showed restraint when she interacted with Chu Ling and called him "Mr Chu", so his fans liked her a lot.
Shi Jin's legion of anti-fans were raring to go. The moment Shi Jin tried to seduce Chu Ling on stage, they would vote for some other contestant like Deng Yufei so that Shi Jin would fall to rock bottom.
Chapitre 17: Negative Scores
Éditeur: Henyee Translations
This time, their order of appearance was determined by drawing lots.
Deng Yufei and Shi Jin were in luck and were scheduled to be the 11th and 12th performers.
They put on their masks and went backstage to wait for their turn.
The other contestants went on stage one after another.
***
Meanwhile, backstage.
The agent smiled and said to Chu Ling as the stylist did his hair and makeup, "You look so handsome. Someone is going to drool the moment they see you."
Chu Ling smiled calmly. "She will control herself since we are in public."
Even if Shi Jin dared to disregard her agreement with the program and did something to Chu Ling, his company and agent were around to help, so he was unafraid that she might cause trouble.
He and Shi Jin were over, and it was impossible to go back. Moreover, the marriage was decided between the Chu and Shi families on a whim.
In reality, the woman that was promised to him was Shi Xuexin, the Shi family's biological daughter.
The fake daughter of the Shi family?
Chu Ling's lips curved into a deprecating smile. If Shi Jin were less disappointing, he would not have lost interest in her so quickly, but there were no buts in the world.
***
At Repulse Bay Villa, inside Fu Xiuyuan's room.
The "Ultimate Singer-Songwriter" was already selected on the high-resolution television screen.
The "Ultimate Singer-Songwriter" was already selected on the high-resolution television screen.
Fu Xiuyuan was buried in work, dealing with a mountain of documents on the table.
Song Fan stood by the side without daring to make a peep. He quietly stood as he glanced at the screen from the corner of his eye.
Butler Chen did not even dare to make a sound when he sent tea in. He caught two maids secretly watching the program, so he glared at them and sent them running in shock.
Song Fan glanced at the screen every now and then.
Shi Jin had yet to perform. However, her name could be seen everywhere.
The viewers kept typing in comments about their doubts towards her and scolded her.
"Little Stone, who do you think you are? How dare you touch, Chu Ling?"
"Uh huh! you certainly are a stubborn stone from the latrine!"
"Sadly, we can only vote for them and can't reduce their scores. Otherwise, I would make sure Little Stone ends up coming in with a negative score!"
"Little Raindrop is going on stage! Cast all your votes on her!"
Little Raindrops was Deng Yufei. Her votes shot right to the top by stepping on Shi Jin and using Chu Ling's popularity.
Finally it was Shi Jin's turn to perform.
Song Fan really wished that he did not have eyes or ears, but there was nothing he could do about that.
Fu Xiuyuan raised his head to glance at Song Fan, and Song Fan increased the volume with the remote control trembling in his hand.
***
Deng Yufei gestured okay to Shi Jin when she went on stage and encouraged her not to be nervous.
Shi Jin was certainly not nervous. She picked up the microphone and walked up the stage.
The audience could not help purse their lips in disdain.
Yu Guannan looked at the stage with great interest. And the other two instructors shrugged and seemed certain that Shi Jin would make use of the opportunity to confess her love for Chu Ling with the lyrics of her song.
Chu Ling smiled nonchalantly.
Despite Shi Jin's actions, no one in the company or the program made any objection. They were clearly happy to use this as marketing for the show and help increase Chu Ling's popularity.
Little Stone was now genuinely everyone's stepping stone.
The music started, and a light lit Shi Jin up as she stood center stage. She was dressed in a demure long skirt and seemed as though she was about to sing a ballad.
The next second however, the music started, and a strong beat pulsated in the air.
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