Chapter 66: No Matter How Hard I Try

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  When Zhang Li first heard about the National Day literary and artistic performance, she paid attention to the fact that two well-known domestic directors would be present to watch and select actors from the performers. She did not know that this performance was a public performance at the National Grand Theater.

  "Teacher Lin, I didn't hear that wrong, did I? This year's National Day art performance is really going to be held at the National Grand Theater?" Zhang Li stared with wide eyes, looking straight at Lin Yuying.

  Lin Yuying nodded.

  "Of course, that's why this year's National Day art performance has a high specification, grand and solemn scene, so the requirements for each participating program are also very high. Any programs that do not meet the standards or are not representative will not be allowed on the stage of the National Grand Theater."

  I'm the gatekeeper of our school, if your program doesn't pass my test and ruins the atmosphere on stage, I won't be able to bear that responsibility. So, if you want to go on stage, you have to conquer me first.

  A pretty face is not enough; one must have real ability.

  "Understand?"

  Zhang Li nodded repeatedly, the National Grand Theater can be said to be the highest art palace in China. Being able to perform publicly there has a symbolic meaning that goes without saying. If she can make a name for herself with one song at the National Day literary and artistic performance held at the National Grand Theater, her starting point in the entertainment industry will be very high.

  As for why the joint National Day literary and artistic performance of several universities in Yanjing was able to be held at the National Grand Theater, that wasn't something she needed to consider.

  After all, she is just a student and has no say in where the National Day art performance will be held. She doesn't even have the power to decide whether she can participate or not, it's all controlled by others.

  This also includes Lin Yu-ying in front of him.

  "Teacher Lin, I understand how rare performance opportunities are. I will rely on my own abilities to fight for it." Zhang Li said very sincerely.

  Lin Yuying nodded and said, "Go ahead, what program are you going to perform?"

  Zhang Li hurriedly said: "I have prepared a song."

  Lin Yuying looked at Zhang Li in surprise, "You're a student from the performance department and you want to sing? Are you going solo or forming a group, or is it a large chorus?"

  Zhang Li said respectfully: "It's a solo. Teacher Lin, if you have time now, I'd like to sing it for you on the spot and please give me your feedback."

  Lin Yuying made a "please" gesture with her hand.

  Zhang Li cleared his throat and hummed a gentle prelude full of affection.

  Lin Yu-ying didn't pay attention at first, but after Zhang Li hummed a short tune, she looked at him with some surprise. This was a song she had never heard before. From the beginning, the melody was moving and beautiful, quickly capturing her heart.

  After listening for a while, Lin Yueting suddenly came to her senses. She quietly took out her mobile phone and operated it under the table. The recording function on her phone started working.

  After Zhang Li finished singing, Lin Yuying applauded enthusiastically. Her attitude became extremely passionate. "Wow, this song is really great! Zhang Li, I'd like to ask, how come I've never heard of this song before? Is it a new release from the record company, or did you create it yourself, or did someone tailor-make it for you?"

  Zhang Li said: "Teacher, I don't have this talent for writing lyrics and composing music, it was written by a friend of mine."

  Lin Yuying nodded thoughtfully, "So? Can you sing this song for the teacher again? I think it's very likely that you'll become famous because of this song. By then, you'll be a big star and the teacher won't have many opportunities to listen to you sing at such close distance."

  Zhang Li saw Lin Yuying appreciate this song so much, she didn't think twice about it. Moreover, Lin Yuying held the crucial vote that could get her through the initial screening, and she couldn't possibly refuse Lin Yuying's request, so she hurriedly sang another round.

  When Zhang Li sang for the first time, he was a bit nervous. When he sang for the second time, he wasn't so nervous anymore, and his mindset relaxed, resulting in an even better performance than the first time.

  Lin Yuying couldn't help but applaud again, and extremely high praise poured out of her mouth like a river.

  "Good, it's really great, and I never get tired of listening to it."

  Zhang Li, teacher has an idea, this song, I plan to directly recommend it to the organizing committee of the National Day literary and artistic performance.

  The teachers on the organizing committee are quite picky about music, and if there's even a slight flaw, they can hear it. I think you should go into a recording studio and record a demo. Then, I'll take that demo to the organizing committee and personally recommend you. What do you think?

  Zhang Li was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly to Lin Yuying, "Thank you, teacher."

  "This is what I should do. Your image is good, your singing skills are also okay, the key is that this song is also a rare masterpiece, as a teacher, being able to participate in its operation is also an honor, and more importantly, it's an irreplaceable responsibility."

  Lin Yuying has a rather dignified and majestic demeanor.

  "Teacher Lin, you've gone to a lot of trouble." Zhang Li didn't know how to thank Lin Yuying.

  Lin Yu-ying showed a hint of difficulty, "There's just one problem, there are so many recording studios in Yanjing, it's easy to get confused about which one to choose for the demo. Our school does have a digital recording studio, but they're always busy and don't come cheap. If you go find them, they might not be able to arrange a suitable time for you. You also know that there isn't much time left before the National Day arts performance."

  "What's going to happen now?"

  Lin Yu-ying said: "I happen to know a recording studio, which is funded by the famous songwriter An Jun-mu, Teacher An. I have some connection with Teacher An, so if I make an appointment for you and give him a call, it should be no problem."

  "An Junyi?"

  Zhang Li almost screamed, An Junyi is a well-known musician in China. Many famous singers have sung songs composed and written by him, even some artists from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan invited An Junyi to compose and write songs for them with six-figure or even seven-figure remuneration.

  If it weren't for Lin Yuying saying with her own mouth that she knew An Junyi, Zhang Li wouldn't have dared to believe his ears.

  "If you're willing to go to An Laoshi's recording studio, you might even have the chance to meet An Laoshi himself. If he's in a good mood, he might even give you some personal guidance, and that would be incredibly beneficial for you. What do you say? If you're interested, I can help arrange it." Lin Yu'ying said enthusiastically.

  Zhang Li nodded repeatedly, "I'm willing, I'm willing. Teacher Lin, thank you, really thank you."

  "This is what I should do. Who made you my student? It's only natural for a teacher to help their students." Lin Yu'ying said with a hint of a smile.

  Thank you for the reward from Yaolao Gui, thank you.