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Having made up his mind, Lin Yuan directly exchanged for "East Wind Breaks" through the System.

For the sake of convenience later on, Lin Yuan also exchanged for a few other songs, including but not limited to Chinese style songs by Jay Chou--

The prices were all sky-high.

The song recording was scheduled for three days later.

As soon as Lin Yuan entered the recording studio, he heard Zheng Jing's voice from afar:

"Little Fish is here to record his new song for the end of the year?"

"Yes."

Lin Yuan nodded and greeted her, "Hello, Teacher Zheng."

Zheng Jing pretended to be upset and said, "Why are you being so formal, calling me Teacher Zheng, call me Aunt Zheng."

"Aunt Zheng..."

Taking into account that she was his senior and about the same age as his mother, Lin Yuan didn't find it awkward to call her that.

"That's better."

Zheng Jing seemed pleased:

"Since you've called me Aunt Zheng, I can secretly share with you the enemy's condition. I pestered your Uncle Yang all night yesterday until he finally played his new song for me—it's simply incredible!"

When she got to the last few words, Zheng Jing's eyes flashed with seriousness, and even her smile slightly faded.

The recording engineer next to her suddenly nodded along.

Obviously.

Yang Zhongming's song, which the recording engineer had also helped produce, was powerful enough for Zheng Jing's compliment to be far from an overstatement.

Lin Yuan understood, but he was not surprised.

The top three composer of Blue Star, Yang Zhongming, had decided to make a significant move in the battle of the gods, so the song he had presented couldn't be just ordinary.

And a song that Zheng Jing describes as 'incredible', must truly be extraordinary.

However, it remains to be seen how it will perform against the first-ever Chinese-style song in Blue Star's history. What will the outcome be?

Lin Yuan also felt a strange sense of excitement and anticipation.

As for the fact that Teacher Yang Zhongming was referred to as his "Uncle Yang" by Zheng Jing, Lin Yuan didn't mind.

He never bothered about such formalities.

"Don't feel any pressure, just take it easy."

Zheng Jing comforted Lin Yuan, fearing he might get nervous: "After all, my taste does not fully represent the taste of the audience."

That's what Zheng Jing said.

But actually, Zheng Jing knew her judgement was correct.

Once Yang Zhongming's song is released, its popularity is destined to explode.

Because some songs, people know from the first listen that they're going to be hits!

They're just too catchy!

Moreover, the artistic conception, expression and overall structure of that song are all top notch!

"I'll get started with the recording then."

Lin Yuan was not nervous at all. He had lost before.

And considering that his opponent was Yang Zhongming...

However, the song he had this time might not necessarily lose.

In Blue Star where the overall appreciation level is high, Chinese-style songs are only treated better than in the Celestial Dynasty.

"Sure."

Zheng Jing found a chair and sat down: "You don't mind if I listen, right? I'm quite curious about your new song."

"Of course, as you wish."

Lin Yuan nodded, then greeted the instructors in the recording studio and entered the recording booth.

After adjusting the state of his throat, Lin Yuan began to sing.

Outside the soundproof glass.

Zheng Jing, wearing headphones, was listening with curiosity.

As Lin Yuan sang the first two lines of lyrics, Zheng Jing's face remained composed.

But as he continued singing, Zheng Jing's face gradually changed...

By the time the chorus started ringing in her ears, all that was left on Zheng Jing's face was pure "shock"!

With her mouth slightly agape, she stared dumbfoundedly at Lin Yuan who was fully immersed in his performance on the other side of the soundproof glass, her mind filled with a tumult of emotions!

"Show me the score!"

She suddenly exclaimed, turning to the recording engineer.

The recording engineer, who also seemed to be fascinated by Lin Yuan's song, reacted half a beat late, and not until a few seconds later, he reminded her:

"It's right next to you..."

Zheng Jing didn't respond, she just eagerly started reading the score.

The title of the song, "East Wind Breaks".

The ancient song known as "The East Wind Breaks".

But that's not the point.

As Lin Yuan sang the lyrics and melodies, Zheng Jing's breaths became more rapid. From her chest to her shoulders, her whole body was heaving dramatically—

As expected!

Her judgment was not wrong!

This song "Xian Yu" really was something!

...

The purpose of a rehearsal is to get into the feel of the music.

After one round, Lin Yuan felt his voice was more or less ready.

After practicing on his own a few more times, Lin Yuan took a sip of water and rested for a bit before walking into the room on the other side of the soundproof glass. Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire

Hm?

Upon entering the room....

Lin Yuan could sense something was off.

The teachers in the recording studio and Zheng Jing who was observing, were all staring at him as if there was something on his face.

"Is there a problem?"

Lin Yuan asked, could it be that he had messed up his song?

"This song...."

Zheng Jing started, her voice sounding a bit dry, but couldn't find the words to describe it.

"It's wonderful...."

That was all she could say.

There was no need for her to point out anything technical.

Everyone in the room, all being professionals in music, knew all too well the terrifying creativity and artistic expression hidden within the song.

Finally, Zheng Jing shook off her amazement.

She suddenly said, exasperatedly: "How did I end up working in the same company as you two freaks?"

One freak big, one freak small, all freaks nonetheless!

At this moment, self-deprecating remarks started to surface in Zheng Jing's mind:

"Whether it's the sheep or the fish who's showing off, it's Zheng Jing who's taking a beating."

"Her status in the company is down one notch."

"Turns out I am the weakest 'Maestro' in the company."

"The joke is on me."

"....."

If the audio engineer next to her could hear Zheng Jing's inner monologue, they'd definitely correct her last sentence:

"We are the jokes."

Zheng Jing stood up and patted Lin Yuan's shoulder.

This was a battle of the gods.

"After this year's Battle of the Gods, Starlight Entertainment will have completely established its position as the best music company on Blue Star. After all, no other music company has both Yang Zhongming and Xian Yu... oh, and me," she said, seemingly lost in thought.

Lin Yuan was stunned, then he started to feel happy.

Zheng Jing's words suggested that the song "The East Wind Breaks" could take on Teacher Yang Zhongming!

It made sense.

This was the first time a Chinese-style song appeared on Blue Star.

If he couldn't even compete, how high will his standard need to be for song selection in the future?

His mood was quite good.

After a quick break, Lin Yuan continued recording and managed to finish recording the song later that night.

Zheng Jing, however, did not seem to have any intentions of leaving and stayed in the recording studio until Lin Yuan finished recording the song.

Just as Zheng Jing was preparing to leave after Lin Yuan finished recording, she suddenly smiled and said:

"Ol' Yang's new song is called 'Blue Star'."

Lin Yuan was taken aback. The title was monumental.

It was so big that most people wouldn't dare use "Blue Star" as a title for their songs.

Immediately afterwards....

Lin Yuan found it quite curious.

The first appearance of Chinese-style music on Blue Star was coinciding with Yang Zhongming's new song named "Blue Star".

What was this strange, destined-like feeling?

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ps: Just finished writing and saw that[LM7] just rewarded me with an Alliance Hierarch, ▄█▀█●, so scared that I, Polluted White, don't dare to knock off, and quietly went to write the third update...