The Journey to Godhood in Another World

Chapter 128, Issue 2 Theme Draw

With "Don't Cry, My Friend" winning the Golden Melody Award, the first season of "I Am a Composer" has finally come to an end.

The audience members gradually dispersed with expressions of satisfaction or regret, while the singers Ji Qingqing, Xu Anning, Lin Yang, and He Ran on stage looked dejected, knowing that their journey had come to an end.

Meanwhile, the composers Su Yi, Han Hong, Fang Yue, and Su Xiaoxiao also looked dejected. After all, they had all failed once, and according to the competition rules, if they could not win in the next round, they would also face the cruel fate of elimination.

In a slightly somber atmosphere, the group left the performance hall one after another and headed towards the recording studio.

Inside the recording studio, all the lights were on, and the staff were working busily and methodically, making final preparations for the upcoming theme selection process.

On the stage, there was an exquisite table with eight sealed envelopes on it. Each envelope contained a mysterious theme: rock, traditional Chinese style, poetry, and folk song. They lay there quietly, waiting for the eight composers to draw one.

Host Shen Yan stood in the center of the stage with a smile on her face. In her clear and melodious voice, she said, "The first episode of 'I Am a Composer' has come to a successful conclusion. I believe everyone is still immersed in the wonderful performances just now. Now, we are about to usher in the theme drawing segment of the second episode. This time, the themes are rock, traditional Chinese style, poetry, and folk songs. Each theme is full of infinite possibilities and challenges. Now, please welcome our eight composers to the stage to draw a theme."

Yun Ran, Liu Xiang, Luo Li, Su Yi, Han Hong, Fang Yue, Su Xiaoxiao, and Wang Yang walked onto the stage in turn.

Yunran walked with elegant steps and a confident smile on her face, but behind that smile lay a hint of disdain that was not easily detected.

She thought to herself, "Luo Li is just a newcomer who has only just started out. She was just lucky this time. Let's see how I outdo her this time."

Liu Xiang followed closely behind Yun Ran, her eyes revealing a hint of jealousy and dissatisfaction. She looked at Luo Li's back and snorted coldly.

Luo Li was completely unaware of the strange looks behind her. She looked at the table in front of her with anticipation, feeling both nervous and excited, as it would determine the direction of her next creation.

Su Yi, Han Hong, Fang Yue, Su Xiaoxiao, and Wang Yang each walked onto the stage with different feelings; some were nervous, some were confident, and some were indifferent.

Yun Ran was the first to go on stage. She walked to the table, bent down slightly, and elegantly picked up an envelope. The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and a hint of pride flashed in her eyes. She thought to herself, "No matter what I draw, I will definitely be able to create an excellent work. There is nothing to fear from a newcomer like Luo Li."

Then, Liu Xiang stepped forward, quickly picked up an envelope, and held it tightly in her hand. Her eyes revealed a resolute determination. She secretly resolved to win back her dignity in this episode.

When it was Luo Li's turn, she took a deep breath, slowly walked to the table, looked at the four envelopes, hesitated for a moment, and finally gently picked one up.

When she opened the envelope and saw the words "poetry," a look of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she smiled happily.

Her smile looked exceptionally bright under the lights, but it stung Yunran and Liu Xiang's eyes.

The topic selection process has finally come to an end, and the final results have been determined.

Liu Xiang and Su Yi were lucky enough to draw a rock theme full of passion and power, a musical style that could ignite the whole audience and unleash their inner wildness.

Yunran and Han Hong drew a traditional Chinese style theme, and they will soon showcase their unique charm in the elegant and ancient style.

Luo Li and Wang Yang drew a beautiful and elegant poetry theme, which means they have to find musical inspiration in the ocean of poetry and interpret the classics with melodies.

Fang Yue and Su Xiaoxiao drew the fresh and simple folk song theme, and the simplicity and purity of folk songs will shine with a unique brilliance in their hands.

After learning the result, Su Yi and Han Hong wore helpless, bitter smiles.

They knew in their hearts that their chances of being involved in the third phase seemed to be fading.

Even so, they could only silently accept their fate and prepare to do their best.

On the other side, Fang Yue and Su Xiaoxiao knew they faced a huge challenge, because they needed to do their best for the only spot that would remain.

However, they showed no fear or hesitation; instead, their eyes were filled with unwavering fighting spirit.

They looked at each other, as if they saw in each other's eyes the desire for victory and the dedication to music. They were determined to show their best selves on the folk music stage and use their strength to fight for that hard-won opportunity to advance.

Yunran and Liu Xiang felt even more uncomfortable after seeing that Luo Li had drawn a poem.

Yunran gritted her teeth and whispered to Liu Xiang, "Luo Li is too lucky. Poetry is a subject that is easy to excel at. We can't let her be so smug."

Liu Xiang nodded, a ruthless glint in his eyes, and said, "Don't worry, I already have a plan. Xu Lin is a singer from our Jiayi Entertainment. I'll have him partner with me next time. Without Xu Lin's help, let's see how Luo Li can shine."

Yun Ran's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile as she thought of adding fuel to the fire for Luo Li by arranging a partner that Luo Li could never win against.

After returning to the company, Yunran immediately had someone find the singer who had excellent pitch and basic skills but unclear pronunciation.

The singer's name is Zhao Yu. He is handsome, but somewhat introverted.

Because of his unclear pronunciation, he has never found a song that suits him to sing. Although he can also compose songs, none of them have been well received by the public.

His contract was about to expire, but the company didn't plan to re-sign him. Yunran decided to have Zhao Yu participate in the next episode's recording as a replacement singer, and then find a way to pair Zhao Yu with Luo Li.

Meanwhile, Liu Xiang also found Xu Lin in Jia Yi Entertainment's office. Liu Xiang said to Xu Lin with a serious expression, "Xu Lin, you must partner with me for the next recording. This is the company's decision."

Xu Lin said somewhat awkwardly, "Teacher Liu, I originally wanted to continue working with Luo Li. Her songs are really good, and we had a very pleasant collaboration."

Liu Xiang frowned and said, "Luo Li is just a newcomer. Her success today is entirely due to luck. You won't have a future following her. I'm the company's top composer. Working with me will be more beneficial to your development."

Xu Lin hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and said, "Okay, Teacher Liu, I'll follow the company's arrangements."

As the recording date for the second episode draws closer, preparations from all sides are entering their final sprint.

Yun Ran and Liu Xiang are also full of confidence in their work. They are looking forward to the second episode, hoping to compete on stage and let Luo Li know who the real champion is.