enjoyebooks Chapter 44: Harlin, you have no heart!
Chapter 44: Harlin, you have no heart!
Actually, the order in which each group would appear had already been decided by the production team.
Li Mo already knew this, so the ticket he gave to Meng Ziyi happened to be the one from today.
Meng Ziyi arrived at the venue early in the morning, and today she specially wore a cheongsam, which symbolizes a successful start.
She sat obediently and waited. Although no one spoke to her, she was not lonely.
After all, the person she truly loves is on stage.
And she wasn't idle either; from the moment she entered the venue, she was eavesdropping on other people's conversations.
She still really enjoyed the feeling of eavesdropping.
When she hears praise for Li Mo, she feels proud; when she hears praise for other contestants, she silently thinks to herself that they have no taste.
We'll see who's the best when Li Mo shows up!
Little girls are still very susceptible to this kind of self-indulgent sentimentality.
Especially after their formal kiss that day, Meng Ziyi felt that their relationship had essentially taken shape.
You insulted my man, and I can't even complain about it?
Later, when the contestants were performing, Li Mo appeared on the platform.
Aside from waving flags and shouting along with the audience, Meng Ziyi spent the rest of his time repeating in his mind:
"This is mine! This is mine!"
The reason why the whole audience was in an uproar because of Hua Shao's announcement was that Li Mo was in Harlem's team!
As the biggest highlight of this round, both casual viewers and fans are more or less curious about Li Mo's performance.
After all, Li Mo's previous matches were truly unforgettable.
Whether it's an original song or a cover, it has caused quite a stir online.
All the viewers felt lucky to be able to see it today.
After all, most of the audience won't have the chance to see the live performance tomorrow.
First, the physical endurance is unbearable. A full ten hours of recording is a challenge not only for the contestants' energy but also for the audience.
Secondly, there's the issue of tickets. Meng Ziyi knows best how difficult it is to get tickets at the venue.
At this moment, all the audience members are thinking the same thing: Let the people at tomorrow's show be envious!
After the chorus segment ended, Harlem and his four students bowed deeply to the audience.
Amid the applause, he glanced back at Li Mo, his meaning clear: the rest of the show is yours to blow it up.
But it wasn't Li Mo who went first; it was Jin Runji.
He faced immense pressure and delivered a performance of "You Raise Me Up".
He made an extremely bold and personal adaptation of the song, and from the beginning his style stood out among all the contestants.
He incorporated his background in soul music into his music, creating a powerful sense of emotional pressure.
The mentors were also very supportive, and Yingzi even waved to Harlem during her performance.
"It broke my heart to hear her sing!"
But to be honest, the reason Yingzi has been able to participate in "The Voice of China" for so many seasons is not only because of her solid singing skills.
There must be some reason related to social etiquette. People always say Yingzi is clueless, but do you really think she doesn't understand anything?
After all these years, if I really didn't understand anything, everyone would say I would have disappeared long ago.
After Jin Runji's performance ended, Li Mo walked out of the shadows deep in the stage with a blank expression, without glancing at Jin Runji once.
Li Mo knew all too well what these people were thinking.
Who would willingly play second fiddle to Li Mo?
Who wouldn't want to be Li Mo?
Who hasn't badmouthed Li Mo behind his back? If they were given a chance to step on Li Mo, they would all be vying for it.
If that's the case, then let's just be pure rivals.
Li Mo didn't mind at all. Perhaps he had long anticipated this day. Sometimes, not fitting in is precisely a testament to your strength.
Let's welcome Li Mo with applause!
Stepping to the center of the stage, amidst cheers and screams, Li Mo picked up the microphone: "Let's have a moment of quiet!"
Are you saying the Jinrun machine is too noisy?
Or should we quiet the audience down?
Nobody knew, but the audience present ignored him and became even more agitated.
Jin Runji looked rather grim in the background, but he didn't show it because of the camera.
"I'd like to dedicate a song, 'Mercury,' to you all!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the accompaniment started, and sure enough, the noise subsided, and everyone listened quietly.
The symphony of piano and electric guitar creates a powerful atmosphere.
The audience searched their minds and found nothing; Li Mo had released another new song.
"It sounds great! The quality is truly... as expected of him!"
Meng Ziyi was hidden in the audience; Li Mo couldn't see her, but she could see Li Mo.
That night, she didn't hear it clearly, and Li Mo didn't finish singing, but now she hears it very clearly.
"It sounds good, right? It's still mine, still mine!"
"If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be able to hear such wonderful songs!"
Her smug expression surprised even those around her; the girl seemed quite shrewd.
Why do I feel a little silly now?
"I'm mesmerized by your eyes,"
The Milky Way has traceable patterns.
Passing through the cracks of time,
It is still real.
"It drew me to the path..."
Li Mo's style is completely different from Jin Runji's; they could even be described as two extremes.
Perhaps if Li Mo had also been a cover artist, he might have been defeated by Jin Runji long ago, but unfortunately…
Li Mo is an original artist, and originality is noble, especially when every original song becomes a hit.
"Wow, this is a completely different style from the last one!"
"He's really talented..."
"Didn't you know? Li Mo is now the father of all folk singers... he's become a symbol of folk music!"
Li Mo then moved on to the first chorus.
How much further must I go to enter your heart?
How much longer until I can get closer to you?
That person who is so close yet so far, yet impossible to get close to.
I'm also waiting to meet you.
How could a planet I travel around possibly have you!
Upon hearing this, Harlem, sitting in the mentor's chair, immediately relaxed. "It's settled, the song is a success."
The other mentors also had different expressions. It wasn't that this song was better than the previous one; the main issue was efficiency.
That's incredibly prolific...
"You're already in, you fool!" Meng Ziyi's eyes were red.
She doesn't understand music or composition, but in her heart, this song was written for her.
She had never experienced anything like this before, and now she felt like she was doing a reading comprehension exercise.
They can naturally relate to each lyric and offer a rational interpretation.
Whose eyes are you captivated by? Mine, of course!
The person who is so close yet so far, yet impossible to get close to... well, that's definitely me, but as for why I can't get close... I need to think about it some more.
Yingzi then leaned closer to Harlin and asked:
"He's heartbroken? You're his mentor, do you know that?"
Harlin shook his head, indicating that he didn't know and hadn't heard of it during rehearsals.
Moreover, Harlin hardly bothered him so that he could focus on his creative work, and he assumed that Li Mo was heartbroken.
Jin Runji, on the other hand, looked completely exasperated.
Damn it, why am I in the background again?
I was doing just fine on the Harlem team, but ever since this guy came along, he's always showing off in front of everyone, and I'm always the one in the back!
Harlem, did you see that?
Harlem, you have no heart!
As Li Mo's singing gradually got into the groove, the melody rose, and the accompaniment became richer, drawing the audience into the song.
"This fleeting moment of beauty,
The closest distance,
Along your skin texture,
Walking through the winding arms,
I'll let you dream...
The emotions here are richer, which also serves as a prelude to the later vocal transitions.
That's the thing about folk music; don't try to make it sound amazing or exciting.
Folk songs are enough as long as they can get you in, make you feel bitter, and make you think of something.
If you really want to have fun, go listen to rock, hip-hop, or watch "I Am a Singer"...
"How can one find someone so close yet so far, and how lucky one must be..."
As the music gradually came to an end, there was no applause at the very end. It wasn't until a few seconds later that the people who were immersed in the music burst into thunderous applause.
A strict father figure in folk music should be like this!
Everyone else was immersed in their emotions, but Meng Ziyi was almost drowning in them.
But Li Mo's surprise for her wasn't over yet; the next two contestants then took turns performing.
They were never a match for Jin Runji; this was originally a contest between Li Mo and Jin Runji.
The other two are merely supporting characters.
Amidst the deafening cheers of the audience, Li Mo, Jin Runji, Su Mengmei, and Ge Hongyu returned to the stage.
We await Harlem's decision.
Hua Shao, the host, walked onto the stage, took the microphone, and said in a deep voice:
"Based on the performances just now, one of you four will advance directly to the final four, while the other three will be decided by the 101 media judging panel..."
The atmosphere at the scene immediately became tense.
Jin Runji cast a hopeful glance at Harlin, "Harlin, are you watching?"
If you choose me this round, I'll forgive you!
The emotion in his eyes was completely inconsistent with his appearance and his rough manner.
Li Mo tilted his head slightly and looked towards the audience. He was looking for someone. "See? I sang this song."
Why hasn't the task been completed yet? Do I really have to go through the final step?
But you'll get hurt if you do that!
The audience, unaware of Li Mo's thoughts, assumed he was asking for help when they saw him looking over... It's unclear who spoke first.
"Li Mo! Li Mo!"
Then the whole audience erupted in shouts:
"Li Mo! Li Mo!"
Jin Runji: Ah~ No! (BGM: Snowflakes are falling, the north wind is howling...)
Seeing this, Harlem smiled and helplessly spread his hands, saying, "It seems that even if I don't choose you, the audience won't let me off the hook!"
Yingzi stepped in to save the day: "We need to approach this from a musical perspective!"
Harlem spoke first, offering his comments:
"Okay! Let's talk about it from a musical perspective. Actually, I've always admired Li Mo. He's handsome and talented."
Most importantly, I think Chinese music needs people like him. Chinese music doesn't lack good voices, but it is desperately seeking good creators.
Moreover, Li Mo's singing skills are improving. Although there are still flaws, I'm willing to give you more opportunities!
Hua Shao then interjected, "So, Harlem, what's your choice...?"
"My choice is... Li Mo!"
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