Chapter 118: "Has Your Song Changed in Any Way?"

Teacher Li Si, are you aware? I originally had high expectations for your work. I have always been a fan of your songs and truly enjoy your music. But I did not anticipate that, for this task, you would simply choose to perform your own signature piece. Even if singing your own representative work is understandable, the changes you made were far too minimal. In my eyes, there was hardly any difference; it was almost identical to the original.

While performing the song, you flawlessly navigated various vocal ranges, and your breath control was excellent—this proves you have the ability. Yet, you did not push yourself. As a fan, I sincerely hope you might try stepping out of your comfort zone and bring us, the audience, something truly refreshing and surprising.

Wang Min delivered this heartfelt critique of Li Si’s performance, speaking passionately as she gave her professional review. Many people in the audience nodded in agreement as they listened; Wang Min’s words seemed to echo their own thoughts, expressing what they themselves had felt.

Standing nearby, Li Si did not respond with anger to Wang Min’s criticism. Instead, she thanked Wang Min for her advice and nodded in acknowledgment. In fact, the issues Wang Min mentioned were ones Li Si herself had sensed.

Yet, Li Si had no intention of changing. When participating in the show, she thought a slight adjustment would suffice, relying on the audience’s familiarity with the song as an easy way to get through. This was the dependency Wang Min described—the habitual reliance on former works, with little desire to make genuine changes.

This is a common flaw among veteran singers. With the passage of time and various other factors, they gradually lose the drive to strive and look upward, preferring to settle comfortably into routine life. Relying on their past songs, they can sustain themselves without worry. Why pursue further breakthroughs? Li Si’s mindset during this competition was exactly that, choosing to simply perform her most famous song. No one else had done the same.

As Wang Min finished her evaluation, the guests waiting in the lounge collectively drew sharp breaths. Her critique had been merciless, hitting every key point directly and precisely, with not a single word misplaced. This added considerable pressure for those who would perform next.

However, Zhou Ran, Zhang Yuan, and Xu Yan backstage didn’t feel overwhelmed. Instead, they nodded at Wang Min’s words, agreeing with her assessment. For them, being in the rising phase of their careers, such complacency was inconceivable. For Zhou Yang, this situation was equally unrealistic.

Generally, singers are unwilling to make changes for two reasons. One is the market—if the market no longer demands new songs, a singer might decide to hold off, waiting for conditions to improve before releasing new work. Though rare, such cases exist; in a previous era, a famous male singer delayed for six years before releasing an album for this very reason.

The other reason is simply a lack of motivation.

With Li Si’s performance concluded, Xu Yan was next to take the stage. As she prepared to enter, many guests in the broadcasting hall grew eager with anticipation.

They were curious to see what Xu Yan would bring. After Li Si’s performance, the mood of the audience had shifted; they longed for a singer who could deliver something truly different.

As Xu Yan took the stage, she deliberately glanced at Zhang Yuan and Zhou Ran, her targets clear in her mind. She understood that her main competitors in this program were this group. It was evident in this episode: only she and Zhang Yuan had chosen to compete with original songs, a distinction that set them apart.

They knew well that, to earn high marks in "Heavenly Voice," one had to use original music to raise their ceiling for evaluation. Their ambition was not limited to simply participating with adaptations—they entered with the goal of becoming a superstar, carrying the hopes of many. Every step had to be carefully taken.

As Xu Yan looked toward Zhang Yuan and her group, Zhang Yuan felt someone’s gaze and turned around, locking eyes with Xu Yan. Xu Yan quickly looked away, pretending nothing had happened.

The tension between Zhang Yuan and Xu Yan had roots in their shared history.

Both debuted around the same time, and their relationship began on good terms, as close as sisters, sharing everything. But as competition in the entertainment industry grew and misunderstandings arose, they drifted apart, eventually becoming rivals.

Now, their relationship remained strained even while participating in the show, as if there were things to say but neither could speak.

Such situations are common in the entertainment world. Many once-close friends and sisters, due to conflicts or issues of interest, fall out and become estranged, turning into lifelong adversaries. This is far from rare.

The entertainment industry is a vast melting pot, filled with all kinds of people, each with their own goals. It is an incredibly complex environment, and surviving within it is no easy feat.

The rewards are enormous—once a certain status is attained, even a single project can earn sums most people could never achieve in a lifetime. This attracts countless young hopefuls, who flock to the industry dreaming of instant fame and fortune.

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