Chapter 128: Which Team Will Zhou Buyi Choose to Join?

Xue Qianqian was very pleased with the audience's reaction. He smiled and explained to everyone, "Actually, at first, I had the same thoughts as all of you. What kind of song is this?"

"Is it just about thinking about making money all day?"

"Thinking about making money is a good thing, but what is this nonsense about eating, drinking, lying down to sleep, and sleeping to eat afterwards?"

"At that moment, I also put several big question marks in my mind!"

"But Zhou Buyi's subsequent lyrics allowed me to see his attitude toward life."

"And even more, his attitude toward words!"

"Do you think he has a completely hedonistic mindset of just making money to eat, drink, and play? I don't think so!"

"Actually, we should listen to Zhou Buyi's own thoughts."

"Zhou Buyi, what were you thinking when you created this song?"

Xue Qianqian then gestured for Zhou Buyi to speak for himself. Zhou Buyi looked at Xue Qianqian with a sense of gratitude. Being recognized by others made him happier than anyone else could imagine.

"Actually, when I wrote this song, I was indeed in a phase where I was quite short of money!"

"Although I am still not wealthy now, I am not as desperate as I was then, but I still love this song!"

"Because this song, beyond the literal meaning of wanting to become wealthy, embodies my attitude of wanting to live the life I desire!"

"It also represents my attitude of wanting to change something!"

"I think what I wanted to express more was this attitude, using the common symbol of money to convey my inner stance."

"Also, I must emphasize that I have not treated music as a tool for making money, nor did I intend to express a desire for hedonism!"

"Finally, thank you, Teacher Xue, for your recognition. Thank you!"

After finishing, Zhou Buyi bowed deeply to Xue Qianqian. Only Zhou Buyi knew the inner turmoil he had just endured. When he heard Hua Xingyu misinterpret his intentions like that, Zhou Buyi had felt crushed. He did not understand why a famous musician would target him in such a way. Was it merely to demonstrate his own superiority? Because he was not formally trained, and this was meant to highlight the prestige of someone who was? At that moment, Zhou Buyi felt a sense of defiance. Even though Zhou Buyi was just a big boy—a shy big boy—that did not mean he lacked his own thoughts. On the contrary, Zhou Buyi's inner convictions were more self-respecting and determined than most.

So, when he heard Xue Qianqian supporting him, he was deeply moved. Xue Qianqian nodded, unable to help himself:

"See, everyone!"

"This is exactly what this young man wanted to express!"

"Therefore, before you have reached a conclusion, do not make rash judgments!"

"I think Zhou Buyi's song is actually very precious!"

"Because it uses the most ordinary words to reflect the most authentic life!"

"Although it stings a bit, who among us can truly live without money?"

"In the face of dreams, even if we cannot see immediate returns, we must still persist with effort and passion, day after day for years. I believe everyone will eventually see the day they stand out from the crowd!"

Clap, clap, clap, clap!

Thunderous applause erupted at the scene. It was truly a roar of approval; Xue Qianqian's words had struck a chord in everyone's hearts. Aren't they all struggling in their respective fields? They may not have seen results yet, but that doesn't matter; as long as they persist, they will reap the rewards!

Zhou Buyi bowed to Xue Qianqian once more, sincerely. This was gratitude from the bottom of his heart.

Yang Xiaomi had taken in the comments from both Hua Xingyu and Xue Qianqian. When Hua Xingyu criticized Zhou Buyi, Yang Xiaomi had also broken into a cold sweat for him! She, too, was waiting for Xue Qianqian's assessment. Although Yang Xiaomi was not an expert in music, she could hear the positive, aspiring attitude Zhou Buyi wanted to convey. She didn't know why Hua Xingyu would slander him like that. Even if Xue Qianqian hadn't spoken up for Zhou Buyi, she would have.

However, Yang Xiaomi also knew deeply that if both Hua Xingyu and Xue Qianqian didn't favor him, but she did, the online criticism of Zhou Buyi would become very harsh. After all, compared to the other two, they were the professionals, and she appeared somewhat amateurish. Although her performance of "Just Once" had greatly improved the public's perception of her, Yang Xiaomi knew the difference between an amateur and a professional. People would surely say, "Yang Xiaomi is just not good enough; others say he sings poorly, yet you still choose him—what kind of behavior is that?"

Yang Xiaomi smiled at Zhou Buyi and said, "Zhou Buyi, I think you are great!"

"As Teacher Xue said, I can see your attitude toward life in this song!"

"And I can even more clearly see the effort you have put in!"

"To be honest, there were some minor flaws while singing, but I hope you will work hard."

"Also, I want to leave you with one sentence: 'On the road ahead, you will definitely experience many storms. No matter whether others' evaluations of you are good or bad, you must remember: do not forget your original intention, and forge ahead with determination! Keep it up!'"

"I grant you a pass!"

Zhou Buyi bowed deeply to Yang Xiaomi! Her words—"Do not forget your original intention, and forge ahead with determination"—echoed in his heart, repeating over and over. Although his boss, Su Bai, had said that Yang Xiaomi was his friend, Zhou Buyi didn't know if she was aware that he was an artist under Su Bai's management. When Xue Qianqian had expressed his recognition earlier, Zhou Buyi had been hesitant about whose team he would choose if Yang Xiaomi also gave him a pass. Now, he had his answer. It was Yang Xiaomi's words that had awakened him.

The host then took over the conversation.

"Teacher Yang Xiaomi has given her answer. Next, please, the other two teachers."

Hua Xingyu said expressionlessly, "No pass."

At the beginning, when Hua Xingyu said he wasn't good enough, Zhou Buyi's heart had turned to ash! But now, hearing the rejection again, his heart remained completely calm! Perhaps this, too, was a part of growing up.

Xue Qianqian said happily, "Congratulations, Zhou Buyi, my answer is a pass! At the same time, I welcome you to join my team!"

"So, Zhou Buyi, whose team will you choose to join?"

Xue Qianqian and Yang Xiaomi both looked at Zhou Buyi with great confidence! Xue Qianqian believed that Zhou Buyi was a musician with his own attitude toward music and would surely choose the mentor who could better assist his musical journey! The answer must be him!

Yang Xiaomi felt even more certain, because Su Bai had given her a heads-up, so the answer was obvious! Fortunately, this young man, Zhou Buyi, truly had talent!

Whose choice would Zhou Buyi make?