Chapter 212: A Voice That Woke Up Countless People

Because the first Chinese singer Liao Bei competed in the fourth round of 1v1, the first singer to compete in the fifth round was Park Ji-jae from the foreign singer camp.

"So far, there is only one group of singers left in each camp, so Park Ji-jae and Fenghuang Yufei are automatically matched as opponents."

When Park Ji-jae came to the center of the stage, host He Ling added.

[So what kind of song will Park Ji-jae sing tonight?]
[Sing another diss song if you can!]
[If he were to sing a diss song again, the production team would probably have to ask him to pack up and leave]
[What?! Hitting someone?]
[Spread the word, the production crew beat up Park Ji-jae to prevent him from singing a diss song!]
[Are you guys studying journalism?]
Because of last week’s diss incident, many people are looking forward to what kind of song Park Ji-jae will sing tonight.

Of course, what everyone wants to hear more is Park Ji-jae’s diss.

But tonight Park Ji-jae disappointed the audience.

Although the song he sang was also a rap, the title of the song was "Boy", and it was obvious that it was not a diss.

This is indeed the case. The theme of this song "Boy" is also about his own growth story. It can be said to be a more heartfelt rap song.

Unfortunately, he sang in Korean. Although there was real-time and accurate Chinese translation on the spot, many audiences could not resonate with the song at all due to the different social environment.

However, the Corea audience and Park Ji-jae's fans were so moved that the live broadcast room was almost entirely filled with cheers from these people.

[(Crying)(Crying)(Crying)]
[Ji Jae, you are the best! I am rooting for you like crazy (screaming)]
[I don’t know what you will be like in the past ten years, but I will definitely accompany you in the next ten years!]
[Brother flies bravely, fans embrace him!]
[Come on, Oppa!]
[No, no, this barrage is too strong, I have to turn it off]
……

The time for a song passed quickly.

After watching Park Ji-jae's performance, Su Caitao frowned slightly in front of the computer screen, with a hint of confusion on her face:
"As a singer on the show, you should know the importance of tonight's group competition, right? But on this competitive stage, Park Ji-jae actually sang a heartfelt song. Why is that?"

For this question, fans in Su Caitao's live broadcast room have easy answers:
[This is easy, just create a sense of contrast, last week a diss song, this week a heartfelt song, anyway, the impression I have of Park Ji-jae is full of contrast!]
[In fact, if we really want to rely on the sense of contrast, I feel that Park Ji-jae should sing a love song. After all, “I’m not afraid of rappers playing rogues, I’m afraid of rappers singing love songs.”]
[Actually, have you ever thought about this? Bai Xingjian posted a Weibo last week saying that he would sing a rap song on the stage of "The Voice 2024" this week. Do you think there will be a diss to Park Ji-jae in the rap that Bai Xingjian sings? I think there will be a high probability. But if there is, which one do you think will be better, Bai Xingjian's diss or Park Ji-jae's heartfelt performance?]
[This… It seems that no matter whose rap is better, Bai Xingjian will be a bit of a pushover. After all, for diss and heartfelt rap, the public will almost always stand on the weaker side, that is, the heartfelt side]
[Damn, this big Korean guy has some protective attributes!]
[It’s over, it’s over. I feel like Xing Jian has walked into the trap set by Park Ji Jae.]
[I can already imagine the comments after Fenghuang Yufei's performance: Man, you are a local, how can you be so tolerant? Look at Park Ji-jae's rap, and then look at yours. You have to make a big deal out of that little diss. Why...]
[Sister Taotao, what do you think?]
"Ah? Did I say anything? You said all these things yourself, didn't you? I didn't say anything."

Su Caitao said innocently.

Coincidentally, some of Su Caitao's fans actually guessed what Kim Hyun-eun and Park Ji-jae were thinking.

And all of this was Kim Hyun-eun's idea.

Although she has learned that Bai Xingjian is the kind of person who is unlikely to respond to rappers' diss.

But since the last live broadcast, Kim Hyun-eun looked at the hot searches about Bai Xingjian on Weibo, as well as some interviews about Bai Xingjian's attitude towards diss in the edited version of "The Voice of China 2024". She always felt that this guy would express his attitude in the song.

After all, Bai Xingjian is such a talented person. Can he really bear being slandered by netizens on the Internet?

Jin Xianen didn't believe that Bai Xingjian could bear it. How could a young man in his twenties have such a strong character?
It's absolutely impossible, okay?

So in her eyes, the song that Bai Xingjian sings tonight will definitely contain dissback about Park Ji-jae.

And Park Ji-jae’s diss should also deserve his response, right?

This matter has generated such a high level of heat last week.

And as long as Bai Xingjian dissbacks in this song tonight, he will fall into the lower class.

Then Zhizai will be able to step on Bai Xingjian and move up step by step again!

It's easy to walk on flat ground in the Chinese entertainment industry!

Kim Hyun-eun was so happy when he came up with this idea.

This is simply a miraculous move that kills people without leaving any blood!
Park Ji-jae, who realized it later, also admired Kim Hyun-eun's brilliant idea. Now he was sitting in the waiting area at the edge of the stage watching Bai Xingjian's appearance, as if he was looking at the flower path he had already laid out, waiting for him to walk on it.

However, the warm cheers from the audience pulled Park Ji-jae out of his sweet dream.

"Ah? What did I see? Feng Shiqi is holding a pipa?"

"Is she going to play the pipa tonight? She is such a talented girl!"

"Not just the pipa! There are two big drums too!"

"Oh my god, is Fenghuang Yufei so handsome tonight? He plays the pipa and the drum."

"When this bass drum comes out, the other performance teams beside it seem inferior!"

The audience was discussing.

On the gorgeous stage, Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi walked hand in hand.

What is different from the past is that tonight Feng Shiqi is holding a pipa in front of her chest. Against the backdrop of a cheongsam, her light and leisurely steps seem to carry the tenderness of the Jiangnan water town.

Following closely behind the two men were two big drums. The staff slowly pushed them and placed the drums face to face not far behind the center of the stage.

Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi smiled at each other, and then Feng Shiqi sat on the stool that had been prepared for her in advance.

Feng Shiqi adjusted her sitting posture.

She put her right leg on her left knee, that is, crossed her legs, not to look cool, but so that the pipa could be placed at a suitable height for her to play.

After all, the pipa should be played vertically.

The cheongsam she was wearing was also half-slit, otherwise she wouldn't be able to cross her legs.

As Feng Shiqi sat in this position, her well-proportioned, snow-white calves were fully exposed, and paired with a pair of dark blue high-heeled shoes in the same color as her cheongsam, it was quite eye-catching.

Some audience members who were closer to the stage could hardly take their eyes away.

"Inspection completed, code 39, food grade!"

"666! Can you see this, Boss?"

"Of course not. Practice makes perfect! My error is no more than a centimeter!"

“Although I’m a little speechless, I just want to say: Isn’t Feng Shiqi better looking than that Jessica just now?”

"The wise appreciate, the foolish compare. I am nothing, but I just want it all!"

"No, am I the only one who saw that the production team didn't give Feng Shiqi a microphone?"

"Hasn't she got one there?"

"That's for Pipa!"

"Ah? Then what's going on?"

……

Amid the discussions, the stage lights dimmed and the audience gradually quieted down.

Information about the songs sung by the two was displayed on the big screen.

[A Laugh from the Ocean]

【Singer: Bai Xingjian】

【Lyrics: Bai Xingjian】

【Composer: Bai Xingjian】【Arranger: Bai Xingjian】

[Pipa: Feng Shiqi]

【Drum: ……】

[The sea laughs?! It’s this song?]
[But if I remember correctly, there doesn’t seem to be any rap lyrics in this song?]
[It’s easy, just add some rap lyrics, it’s a piece of cake for rappers!]
[But can this song "A Laugh in the Sea" really sound good with rap added? I doubt it]
[The final right of interpretation belongs to Bai Xingjian, why do you care whether this song is good or not! ]
[But if I read correctly, the singer column only has Bai Xingjian???]
[Yes! You read it right! Tonight is Bai Xingjian’s solo stage!]
[It’s not a solo, right? Feng Shiqi is still playing the pipa next to me!]
[Is this still possible? My brother! My sister is so awesome!]
After the song information came out, the live broadcast room suddenly exploded, with various barrages and discussions coming one after another.

In front of the computer screen, Su Caitao was also surprised by the title of the song "A Laugh in the Ocean".

"So did Bai Xingjian add rap lyrics to this song?"

Su Caitao frowned, her brows full of doubt and confusion:
"'A Laugh in the Ocean' is a song full of ancient flavor. Adding foreign rap elements to this type of song is, I can only say, very risky!

If there is just a slight mistake, this song "A Laugh in the Sea" will probably become a weird mixture of ancient and Western styles."

At the end, Su Caitao gave a thumbs up to the camera: "I can only say that Bai Xingjian is very courageous! I am really looking forward to how he will adapt this song and how he will incorporate rap elements into it."

Su Caitao is not the only one who holds this idea. Many viewers who are familiar with the song "A Laugh in the Sea" share the same idea.

Chinese singers’ preparation room.

Looking at the five big words "Cang Hai Yi Xiao", Gu Zetao's eyes widened.

"No man, are you serious about adding rap to this song?"

Gu Zetao suddenly had a feeling that was beyond his personal understanding. He had heard the song "A Laugh in the Sea", which was full of ancient flavor.

In his eyes, among all the ancient style songs written by Bai Xingjian, none of them can compare with "A Laugh in the Sea" in terms of its ancient flavor.

But it is precisely in such a song that Bai Xingjian added rap into it?

"How am I supposed to learn this? Is this really something I can learn?"

Gu Zetao fell into deep self-doubt.

the other side.

As the "substitute singer" of "A Laugh in the Ocean", Roger also received the news at this time and turned on the TV to watch the live broadcast of "The Voice of China 2024".

"Add rap to this song? This guy is a real genius!"

Roger looked at Bai Xingjian on the TV screen, his eyes full of admiration and gratitude.

If it weren't for the song "A Laugh in the Ocean", Roger wouldn't have had a second spring in his career in such a short time, lived in a large apartment, and married a beautiful wife.

In Roger's eyes, it is no exaggeration to describe Bai Xingjian as his reborn parent.

Suddenly thinking of something, Roger picked up his phone and sent a WeChat message to Dai Guanhai.

Just a few seconds after the message was sent, a reply was received:

"I'm watching. Bai Xingjian told me about this in advance. I might be able to boost the box office of my movie with this new song composed by Bai Xingjian."

Dai Guanhai is the chief director of the movie "Jianghu Fengyun". His previous work "A Laugh in the Sea" is the theme song of this song.

A few days ago, Bai Xingjian accidentally discovered that the filming of the movie "Jianghu Fengyun" had not yet ended, so he informed Dai Guanhai.

Therefore, it can be said that Dai Guanhai is one of the few people besides the program crew who knows that Bai Xingjian will sing the song "A Laugh in the Sea" tonight.

Roger smiled at the message, and his admiration for Bai Xingjian increased even more.

……

The studio was extremely quiet at this moment.

Everyone held their breath, staring intently at Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi on the stage.

As the lights quietly dimmed, two big drums suddenly sounded.

The momentum of making a strong first impression and a majestic and heroic atmosphere come over you.

Just the sound of the big drum made many audience members' hearts tremble and their bodies began to unconsciously get goose bumps.

The sound of the big drum continued to sound, and Bai Xingjian stared ahead, without distraction.

At a certain moment, when many people were caught off guard, Feng Shiqi, holding the pipa, plucked the strings.

Accompanied by the sound of the pipa, and the majestic drum beats, Bai Xingjian held the microphone stand in front of him and sang:

"A Laugh from the Ocean"

"The surging tide on both sides of the strait"

"Floating and sinking with the waves, remembering today"

"The Heaven Smiles"

"The world is full of tides"

"God knows who will win and who will lose"

Bai Xingjian started singing high notes as soon as he opened his mouth, and it could almost be said that he did not hold back at all.

His voice is like a broadsword that opens and closes with great force, and the sound it produces is full of power and penetration.

Just these few lines of lyrics instantly ignited the atmosphere of the scene and awakened the five senses of countless listeners.

"Fuck! Bai Xingjian's singing voice... It just shocked me!"

"It's awesome!"

"I can say that this song is worthy of being written by me. As soon as Bai Xingjian opened his mouth, he immediately filled it with the spirit of the underworld!"

"Open your mouth and you're in the martial arts world!!!"

While Bai Xingjian was singing, Feng Shiqi held the pipa upright and continued to play.

She lowered her eyes slightly, her expression focused and intoxicated.

Feng Shiqi had come into contact with the pipa when she was young. Although she did not continue to learn it, as long as she had learned something before, she would be able to pick it up quickly.

So during these few days of practice, although Feng Shiqi's pipa skills cannot be said to have reached perfection, it can be said that he is more than capable of playing the melody required for "A Laugh in the Ocean".

The white and slender fingers slide across the frets, and the fingertips jump nimbly on the strings, and the notes played are like pearls falling on a jade plate, crisp and pleasant.

Listening to this familiar melody, Bai Xingjian gradually got into the mood.

Thinking of the lyrics he was going to sing next, a smile appeared on his lips.

It’s time to show people here what real ancient Chinese rap is!
(End of this chapter)