assistirfilmes Chapter 12 This is an opportunity!
Chapter 12 This is an opportunity!
On the tenth day of the first lunar month, with the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival still lingering, the music training class officially started.
Xie Youning and Xixi arrived at school on time to register, accompanied by Xie Youning's parents and Xixi's mother, Liu Xiaoli. They hurried towards the teachers' office building, clearly there specifically to discuss their performance at the arts festival.
Xie Youning watched his parents and Liu Xiaoli walk into the principal's office, knowing perfectly well that they were discussing the details of their performance collaboration. He didn't follow them in, but obediently stood outside in the corridor, patiently waiting for the negotiations to end.
Suddenly, Sisi gently tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Anran."
Xie Youning turned to look at the little girl, his tone slightly puzzled: "Is something wrong?"
Sisi's face was tense, her brows furrowed with anxiety. She timidly looked up at him, her voice filled with uncertain panic: "I...can I really perform on stage with you? I'm afraid I won't sing well and will hold you back."
Xie Youning was slightly taken aback by her appearance. This usually lively and charming girl could be so nervous and timid. He immediately patted his chest, his tone firm and reliable: "Don't worry, trust me, you'll be fine."
As the original author of "The Color Song," he had the power to choose the performance partners, so he could naturally make decisions on such a small matter. As for whether Sisi performed well or not, he didn't care at all. Children's performances are all about innocence, and there's no need to demand perfection.
In the principal's office on the other side, the atmosphere was slightly serious. Liu Xiaoli and Xie Youning's parents were negotiating face-to-face with Lin Zhe, the founder and principal of the training center.
Principal Lin Zhe is no ordinary teacher. In his early years, he was deeply involved in Beijing's rock scene in the 1980s, making him a true veteran musician. As he grew older, he calmed down and returned to his hometown of Wuhan. Relying on the connections he had built up over the years in the music industry and his own family's wealth, he opened this music training program for teenagers. His own musical talent is actually quite average. After experiencing ups and downs in the music scene and suffering the hardships of reality, he finally shed his rock passion and settled down to education and training.
When Lin Zhe first heard that seven-year-old Xie Youning could write songs independently, his initial reaction was disbelief, assuming it was just his parents deliberately trying to embellish his image. He knew a little about the Xie and Liu families; both sets of parents were high-ranking leaders in Jiangcheng, undoubtedly upper-class families. He had seen far too many families like this, spending money to create impressive resumes and a genius persona for their children, deliberately crafting them into superhuman figures.
Liu Xiaoli understood his thoughts and, without saying much, took out a copy of Xie Youning's song manuscript and gently placed it on the desk: "Teacher Lin, this is An Ran's original children's song. Please take a look."
Lin Zhe nodded and accepted it, still harboring no expectations. Having worked in the music industry for many years, he was already accustomed to the chaotic phenomenon of parents blindly replicating geniuses and creating idols through marketing. The recent news of a young creative prodigy debuting in the Japanese entertainment industry could easily have an impact on the domestic scene. In his view, the so-called seven-year-old creator was mostly just a marketing gimmick.
But when his gaze fell upon the melody and lyrics of the manuscript, his expression instantly changed, his brows furrowing slightly, his expression becoming increasingly subtle. The entire song had a mature and complete style, with a well-structured composition; with a little arrangement and polishing, it could be performed directly on stage without major modifications. What was even more remarkable was the lyrics, full of childlike fun and tailored to a child's perspective, with perfectly chosen words and phrases—a truly professional touch, not at all like a perfunctory work deliberately embellished.
"Hmm, this song is quite interesting." Lin Zhe's contempt completely vanished, replaced by doubt and uncertainty about its authenticity. Such a high level of composition couldn't possibly be achieved through parental writing and packaging; he needed to personally verify the child's true abilities. "I'd like to have a few words with Xie Anran in person to confirm his actual skill level, so I can better arrange the performance and rehearsals later."
Hsieh Yu-ning's parents and Liu Xiao-li immediately agreed, as they also wanted to see for themselves just how much musical talent their child had hidden.
Before long, Hsieh Yu-ning brought Xi-xi into the office. Lin Zhe, who dealt with children all year round, was very familiar with the lively and clever Xi-xi, but rarely paid attention to Hsieh Yu-ning. Today, after taking a closer look, he realized that this seven-year-old child was quite different from others.
Hsieh You-ning possessed handsome, refined features, yet his eyes held a composure and restraint far beyond those of children his age. He lacked the typical childlike exuberance and playfulness, remaining calm and composed even in the presence of elders, showing no sign of stage fright. His temperament was also exceptionally unique, unlike the pampered and vibrant charm of his sister, Xi-xi, which possessed a quiet maturity and worldliness. His only flaw was his remarkably thin frame, giving him a somewhat frail appearance.
Lin Zhe quickly composed himself, put on a gentle smile, and said, "An Ran, I'm Teacher Lin. I have a few simple questions for you."
Xie Youning looked up at the long-haired principal in front of him, thinking to himself, "It looks really awkward for a grown man to have long hair." But he still obediently replied, "Teacher, please ask."
"Did you really write this song yourself?" Lin Zhe asked in a gentle tone, getting straight to the point.
"Hmm." Hsieh Yu-ning nodded lightly.
"Then tell me, what were your thoughts and ideas when you were creating this song?"
Hsieh Yu-ning instantly understood; the long-haired principal was clearly doubting him. He chuckled inwardly; at his age and with his limited experience, he simply couldn't write such a mature song, and it wouldn't stand up to close scrutiny. However, he still had to maintain appearances, so he feigned innocent ignorance and asked, "What's your thought process?"
This question stumped Lin Zhe, leaving him speechless. Children write songs because inspiration strikes suddenly and by chance; there are no set rules or creative processes involved. He simply overcomplicated things.
Lin Zhe immediately changed his approach: "Then sing it for the teacher right now, okay?"
"Okay." Hsieh Yu-ning readily agreed, took a light breath, cleared his throat, and began to sing "Color Song".
The song has a gentle and soothing melody, yet it's also uplifting and energetic, and it's not particularly difficult. Hsieh Yu-ning's innocent childlike voice performed it perfectly, with a clear and bright tone, steady rhythm control, and a natural lightness and liveliness unique to children. Sisi, listening from the side, watched with shining eyes, filled with admiration, thinking Hsieh Yu-ning was as amazing as a little superhero.
Hsieh Yu-ning's father, Hsieh Wei-min, beamed with satisfaction. His son's exceptional talent filled him with pride. His mother, Chang Yun, was equally gratified. Her son had been frail since childhood, but now he had made a name for himself in the music industry. With proper care, becoming a musician was an excellent future for him.
Lin Zhe, on the other hand, was already in a state of utter astonishment. He had known that Xie Youning had some musical talent, but he never expected it to be so exceptional. At only seven years old, and having only been learning to sing for a little over a month, his breath control, vocal quality, and rhythm were far superior to those of his peers. This was something that could not be achieved through simple learning; he was undoubtedly a rare musical prodigy, and Lin Zhe had truly unearthed a treasure.
Suppressing his surprise, Lin Zhe smiled and praised Xie Youning, raising his hand to ruffle Xie Youning's hair as a sign of affection. Xie Youning, seeing this, subtly took a step back, nimbly dodging the gesture. He then looked up with an innocent expression and pleaded, "Teacher Lin, Qianqian sings very well too. Can I go on stage with her and perform?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhe couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, and Liu Xiaoli also looked bewildered. Xie Weimin and his wife, however, had already expected this; Xie Youning had always favored being close to Qianqian, so wanting to perform with his partner was perfectly normal.
Sisi's eyes sparkled, her heart and soul filled only with Xie Youning before her. This beautiful moment was one she would remember for a long time.
Lin Zhe hesitated for two seconds, then readily agreed: "Okay, of course!" Firstly, geniuses should enjoy special treatment, and secondly, Qianqian's mother has an extraordinary status, so he was naturally happy to do this favor.
"Thank you, Teacher Lin." Xie Youning immediately thanked her politely and respectfully, showing her good manners and understanding.
"Good job, kids." Lin Zhe nodded approvingly and immediately finalized the arrangements: "Our school will be in charge of arranging the songs, and An Ran and Qian Qian's performance will be the grand finale on the night of the performance."
The atmosphere in the office instantly became harmonious and pleasant. Xie Weimin and his wife then discussed the rehearsal schedule and training details with Lin Zhe. Only Liu Xiaoli, watching her two children being so affectionate, had a faint trace of worry in her eyes.