CHAPTER 117: CHAPTER 113: THREE TITLE TRACKS? SPEAKING TOO SOON

"Not only that, but her chorus—C5 with successive syllable articulations—the way she controls her breath is incredibly restrained, with no sign of pulling or losing power at all. She herself seems completely relaxed. Tell me, is this a young Singer?"

"I used to think that her status as the Queen was purely down to luck, but now I’ve been slapped in the face. I have no choice but to admit that Xu Qingqiu’s talent is terrifying. It hasn’t been that long, right? Last time on ’The Sound of Nature,’ she was, at best, considered a standout, right?"

"No, ’The Sound of Nature’? I’m beginning to question the authenticity of that show now. If there’s nothing wrong with this album, then undoubtedly, Xu Qingqiu’s Singing Skills have improved immensely."

"Her low range extends down to the second octave, with a low transition point, and the low-frequency overtones in the bass range are rich and full. Incredible. Is this the strength of the new generation of female Singers? If this is her true ability, I dare say, among the new generation of Singers, she is undoubtedly the first!"

"Hehe, this perfect linear vocal production, the clear and bright timbre, the meticulously detailed articulation and portrayal, along with the exquisite bass resonance—I feel like I’ve found an idol all over again."

Unlike fans, casual observers, and entertainment marketing accounts, more industry insiders focused on Xu Qingqiu’s capabilities. From the two songs previously released, one could see her significant progress. However, because there were only a few tracks, and those songs were more emotionally valuable than technically excellent, everyone still had their doubts. But after this song came out, they could no longer remain calm.

Those who have heard a song know best how good it is, and soon the internet provided the most genuine response.

"I declare now, ’My Dream’ is my favorite!"

"I didn’t do well on the college entrance exam, and I’m retaking the year. I didn’t have much confidence before, but now I do! Who hasn’t gone through hardships? For the university I dream of, I will definitely work hard in my repeat year!"

"Me too. I’ve been aimless all this time, but after listening to this song, I’ve suddenly come to a realization. Instead of giving up at home, why not try retaking the year?"

As if it triggered a certain emotion, ’My Dream,’ upon its release, was loved by many and provided strength to many others. The comments section under the song was growing rapidly.

Aside from the song, the music video also received high praise. In her previous life, MVs were often based on the creators’ own experiences—like Huawei’s, for instance. Xu Qingqiu’s song was similar in that regard: the MV depicted her being repeatedly reprimanded and dismissed by her teacher, yet she persevered with grit and ultimately achieved success.

If Chu Tian saw this music video, he would definitely have a bitter smile, as he had become the villain within it.

"If all goes as expected, this song should be the main hit of the entire album. There’s nothing more suitable. Not only is it a classic, but it also perfectly fits the theme. Xu Qingqiu, she’s about to take off," some professionals said with emotion, looking at the lyrics scrolling across their computer screens and listening to the music lingering in their ears.

"Not just that, ’The Original Dream’ and ’Morning bound for midnight’ are also rare classic songs."

"’My Dream,’ together with those two other outstanding classic songs, makes this album incredibly luxurious—three main hits. No matter how you look at it, this album has high value!"

But it seemed he spoke too soon.

As he was reflecting, the fourth song was released without any warning.

"Holy shit, the next song is out! How come so soon? They aren’t planning on releasing everything at once today, are they?"

"You’re overthinking it; it’s probably just a filler track. You guys go ahead and listen; I’m going to loop ’My Dream’ again. It’s so catchy, even working feels better!"

"Your family listens to songs while moving bricks and posting comments? Bullshit."

"Work is also called moving bricks. What’s wrong with slacking off? I’m not chatting anymore. I’m full of motivation now; I’m going for a promotion and a raise!"

"Dream on. I’m going to check out the new song right now. If it’s not good, I’m giving it a bad review!"

Those looping ’My Dream’ couldn’t bear to pause it; they seemed to see themselves in it, finding the strength to live their lives. Many others, however, turned their attention to the title of the fourth song that lit up, including numerous entertainment reporters and industry professionals.

’The Farthest Place You Can See’?

At first glance, the title seemed quite ordinary, but as they clicked play, expressions of surprise gradually appeared on their faces.

"You are the first to discover me"

"The more expressionless the face, the sadder the heart"

"So when I refuse to shed tears and tremble"

"You would tenderly hold me close to your chest"

"Damn, kneeling the moment she starts singing! No one can match this voice; the emotions are at full throttle right from the beginning, so infectious."

"I thought the last song was already the biggest surprise. Could this also be a classic?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible. Four classic songs in one album? Even superstars wouldn’t dare to do this, right? Could there be some mistake?"

Whether it was industry insiders or other Singers who were paying attention, for some reason, they all felt like their composure was slipping away. Everyone watched the unremarkable titles on the computer with a kind of fear, as though they were seeing something terribly terrifying, unable to believe it no matter what.

But no matter how much they tried to escape reality, the songs continued to play, and reality marched on.

"I want to be in the farthest place you can see"

"Shrouded in the first light of dawn on my shoulders"

"Having been drenched with raindrops and snowflakes that are too cold"

"I insist on smiling warmly like the sun"

After the chorus came out, whether they believed it or not, whether they could accept it or not, the same thought echoed in everyone’s mind.

Without a doubt, this was another classic song, maintaining a steady performance throughout. There was no anticlimactic drop-off after a strong start, no fizzling out. Nor did it crash and burn, as some might have hoped. This song, sung so plainly, struck hearts like thunder.

"Damn! Has this woman lost her mind?!"

"So profligate, too profligate! Whose brilliant songs are being used like this? It’s a total waste!"

"Has the world changed too quickly, or am I just unable to keep up? Since when do good songs get handed out like they’re worthless?"

"If the first four songs are of this caliber, is there even a need to release the rest?"

"Just with these four songs, it’s enough to support an entire album. In my opinion, if the subsequent songs aren’t up to par, it would be better not to have them at all."

"I admit I was a bit loud before. Not three hits, but four. But what about the remaining songs?"

"Setting the bar so high at the beginning means the rest must be equally good, or it would be better not to have any at all. It’s better to stop while ahead with a great mini-album than to mix crap with the gold..."

"Hmph, this woman does have some talent; a constant stream of good songs lately. I didn’t expect her new album to have two hidden hit songs. But if the rest isn’t good enough, it could be a disaster."

"Youmeng, always this Youmeng. How many songs has he written? Where did Xu Qingqiu get such good luck?"

"Haven’t we found any information on Youmeng yet? Is it this hard to find someone?"

After the release of the four songs, everyone had different reactions. Some were worried, others were ecstatic, some were ready to gloat, while others were already panicking. After all, the stronger the enemy, the more dangerous it was for them. How could they not be anxious?