12dz Chapter 248 Youthful Showdown
Chapter 248 Youthful Showdown
The atmosphere in the music rehearsal room was somewhat tense.
Qiu Ziyue stood in the center of the room, a faint blush rising on her face.
She took a deep breath and mustered her courage to walk towards Qi Yuxuan.
All eyes were on her, as if time stood still at that moment.
Qiu Ziyue gently raised her hand, hesitated for a moment, and finally firmly kissed Qi Yuxuan's cheek twice.
Her movements were gentle and swift, but those two light kisses warmed the air in the entire room.
"All right……"
Qiu Ziyue's voice was somewhat shy. She covered her face with her hands and lowered her head as she spoke.
"The bet has been fulfilled."
Qi Yuxuan looked at Qiu Ziyue with a smile, his eyes full of doting and understanding.
He said gently:
"Alright, the bet has been fulfilled. You guys rehearse well, and don't forget to do your homework in your spare time."
Qiu Ziyue looked up and saw Qi Yuxuan's warm smile, and the tension in her heart gradually dissipated.
She nodded and said softly, "Thank you, Mr. Qi."
Xiao and Yu exchanged a glance, their faces showing a mixture of surprise and admiration.
They didn't expect Qiu Ziyue to actually do it, and to write such an excellent song.
Teacher Zhang smiled and nodded, showing great satisfaction with Qiu Ziyue's performance.
"It seems we underestimated your strength."
Ah Xiao sighed.
"This song is really great, you're so talented!"
"Yes, we should all learn from you."
With the bet over, everyone threw themselves back into intense rehearsals.
Qiu Ziyue gradually relaxed, and she practiced "Youth is My Choice" with her friends.
Every note is full of power and emotion.
While they were rehearsing intensely, the selection process for the female lead was also underway, with rounds of elimination.
Zhou Yu was eliminated in the first round.
Gong Xiaoxiao stood out with her outstanding appearance and superb talent.
After rounds of selection, only three contestants remained.
They are Gong Xiaoxiao, Hao Meigui, and Zhao Wanqing.
They each harbored their own dreams:
Gong Xiaoxiao wants to realize her acting dream.
Hao Meigui wanted to outdo Qiu Ziyue.
Zhao Wanqing wanted to just stand by and ask Qiu Ziyue to help her return to Lu Yuanchangming's side.
Qi Yuxuan was not surprised by the result, after all, the three of them were indeed exceptionally strong.
Upon hearing about the competition, the local television station contacted Qi Yuxuan and requested to broadcast the final live.
As the head of a film company, he knew that live streaming could bring more commercial value and social impact, so he readily agreed.
As night falls, the lights are on.
The lobby of the Z City Cultural Palace was packed, with audiences waiting with great excitement.
The first round of the singing competition featured four beautiful women: Qiu Ziyue, Hao Meigui, Gong Xiaoxiao, and Zhao Wanqing.
The order of appearance was determined by drawing lots in advance.
That evening, the stage lights gradually came on, and the four contestants took the stage one by one, instantly igniting the atmosphere.
Hao Meigui was the first to take the stage.
She wore a red silk cheongsam embroidered with delicate patterns, and a vibrant red rose was pinned to her collar.
Her hairstyle was retro and elegant, as if taking the audience back to the charming Republican era.
Hao Meigui parted her lips slightly and began to sing "Night Rose of the Paramount".
"Neon lights shimmer in the night, streets bustling like a dream..."
Her singing voice is melodious and graceful, full of stories, and every note seems to tell the story of old Shanghai.
The audience was captivated by her unique voice and stage presence, erupting in applause and cheers.
Next up was Gong Xiaoxiao. She wore a white dress, simple yet elegant.
Gong Xiaoxiao walked onto the stage, picked up the microphone, and softly hummed the classic song "Later I Understood Love".
Her voice was clear and moving, with a touch of sadness, as if it could penetrate everyone's heart.
"I only understood love later. Love is holding hands and walking together..."
The emotions contained in the lyrics were fully expressed through Gong Xiaoxiao's singing.
The audience was moved by her deep emotion, and many gently wiped away tears from the corners of their eyes in their seats as applause surged forth like a tide.
The third person to appear was Zhao Wanqing.
Holding an antique-style pipa and dressed in light blue Hanfu, she looked like a beautiful woman who had stepped out of an ancient painting.
Zhao Wanqing smiled slightly and began to play and sing "Yangzhou Dream".
"On the night of the bright moon over the Twenty-Four Bridges, where is the beautiful maiden teaching the flute to play..."
Her singing voice was melodious and ethereal, accompanied by the melody of the pipa, as if leading the audience to the misty and rainy ancient city of Yangzhou.
The plaintive sound of the pipa intertwined with her melodious singing, immersing the entire hall in a tranquil and profound atmosphere.
The audience held their breath, immersed in the wonderful world of music, and erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers after the performance ended.
Finally, Qiu Ziyue made her grand finale appearance.
She wore a blue denim jacket, ripped jeans, and black sunglasses, looking incredibly cool.
Qi Yuxuan couldn't help but shudder at her outfit; if he were to drink a glass of water, he might spit it out.
He, who was already traditional and conservative, couldn't help but frown.
"My God, who is this? My wife? She's a female demon. She's a female demon, she always likes to scare people like this."
Qi Yuxuan unconsciously muttered about his wife in private, just like in ancient times, but there was also a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Qiu Ziyue stood in the center of the stage, with her band members, the Swallows, behind her.
She looked confidently at the audience and then began her performance—a vibrant campus rock song, "Youth is My Choice."
"Oh dear!"
Morning dew dances lightly on the leaves
This girl woke up
Doing makeup in front of the mirror
Today is my home show again.
Follow adult safety instructions
Youthful and energetic outfits
……
Qiu Ziyue's powerful voice and the strong rhythm of her rock music instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the entire audience.
Youth is my own to decide
Every moment must be spectacular.
Youth is my own to decide
Fearless and hesitant
Go for it!
Be brave and fly
My life must be wonderful.
Whether outstanding or ordinary
……
The audience swayed to the beat, cheers rose and fell, and the entire hall seemed to have turned into a sea of revelry.
The four contestants' outstanding performances earned rounds of applause and cheers from the audience.
The judges nodded in approval, praising it as a high-level competition.
They highly praised each contestant's unique style and outstanding performance.
They also expressed their expectation for even more outstanding performances in the upcoming matches.
As a guest judge, Teacher Zhang remarked with emotion:
"Today's competition was truly spectacular, with each contestant possessing their own unique charm and style."
"Whether it's Hao Meigui's Republican-era charm, Gong Xiaoxiao's heartfelt performance, Zhao Wanqing's classical elegance, or Qiu Ziyue's rock energy, they all leave a deep impression."
But Teacher Zhang specifically mentioned:
"You may not know this, but one of these singers is an original singer-songwriter, and that is Qiu Ziyue."
"Her song 'Youth is My Choice' was written and composed by herself, and she hopes everyone will give it more attention and support."
The judges on stage cast admiring glances at Qiu Ziyue, and Qi Yuxuan, as the organizer of the competition, also looked on with appreciation.
Without a doubt, Qi Yuxuan gave his wife a perfect score of 10.
Teacher Zhang's original line brought a stroke of genius to Qiu Ziyue, and subsequently, many judges gave Qiu Ziyue high scores.
Qiu Ziyue received the highest score, and the audience applauded and congratulated her.
Just when everyone thought the game was over, someone raised an objection.
“I’m not convinced. Since it’s not a matter of singing ability, but just different styles, why did Qiu Ziyue get the highest score?”
Qi Yuxuan frowned; the thing he feared had happened.
As he had anticipated, Hao Meigui objected defiantly.
"Then how else do you want to compete?"
Teacher Zhang asked Hao Meigui a question from below the stage.
To be continued in the next chapter!