MC Bookstore Chapter 34 This song is quite nice.
Chapter 34 This song is quite nice.
On May 11th, the main competition of Jiangcheng TV's "Children's Star" program premiered on time.
At eight o'clock in the evening, Xie Anran, who had just finished half a day of training, lazily nestled on the living room sofa, staring blankly at the old-fashioned large color TV. The TV's resolution was blurry and the picture quality was so rough that it was jarring. Having seen the high-definition LCD screens of the next thirty years, he felt that looking at the screen was particularly painful for his eyes, and he couldn't muster any energy.
"Peaceful~!"
In stark contrast to Xie Anran's relaxed and laid-back demeanor, Xixi was brimming with anticipation, her excitement barely concealed. At the last Youth Palace Lantern Festival performance, the two had only a few seconds of screen time, their performance cut off after just a few seconds, leaving viewers wanting more. This time was different; they not only had a full performance on stage but also exclusive interview footage—a true highlight moment for them.
"What's up?" Xie Anran yawned and answered weakly.
Sisi leaned closer to him, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, and asked, "Are you looking forward to tonight's show?"
Xie Anran felt absolutely nothing, thinking, "What's there to look forward to?" But then she caught a glimpse of Zhang Yun and Liu Xiaoli watching from the side, and quickly changed her mind, saying dismissively, "Looking forward to... maybe."
"I'm so excited!" Sisi didn't detect the perfunctory tone and instantly beamed with joy.
Seeing this, Xie Anran quickly changed the subject, casually ordering, "Qianqian, pass me those bananas over there."
"Okay!" Without saying a word, Qianqian jumped off the sofa, ran to the table, broke off a banana, and jogged to hand it to Xie Anran.
"Thanks." Xie Anran secretly admired her own cleverness, successfully changing the subject while leisurely enjoying fruit, feeling quite content.
Not long after, the TV screen suddenly changed, and the program's opening sequence popped up on time, with a rapid montage of highlights from the various contestants. Interview clips of Xie Anran and Xixi, as well as footage of their stage performances, flashed by, and Xixi instantly clapped her hands excitedly, her little face beaming with joy.
"Anran, look! Wow, you look even better on TV!" Qianqian tugged at Xie Anran's arm and cheered excitedly.
Xie Anran glanced at her helplessly. At such a young age, she's already a sucker for good looks? But then she thought about it and realized it was normal. This little girl was naturally beautiful and exquisite, so it was only natural that she had a discerning eye for aesthetics.
After the opening credits rolled, the host took the stage for the routine opening remarks, followed by brief introductions of the guests. This methodical and formulaic program format might seem novel and trendy nowadays, but Xie Anran, who had been exposed to various outdoor variety shows in later years, found it tedious and boring, and couldn't muster any interest throughout.
Fortunately, the prelude was short, and the main competition soon began.
Seeing the unfamiliar contestants on stage on the screen, Sisi immediately frowned, her face full of confusion and grievance: "Huh? Why aren't we the first group? We were clearly the first to record!"
Liu Xiaoli explained softly and patiently, "Xixi, the recording order is different from the broadcast order. The production team will not edit and broadcast the content according to the recording order."
Sisi nodded as if she understood, then turned and whispered in Xie Anran's ear, "Anran, what did Mommy mean? I didn't understand."
Xie Anran's lips twitched slightly. He nodded even though he didn't understand, which was rather cute. He was too lazy to explain the principles of editing to the little guy, so he simply said the nicer thing to say: "It means that we performed too well, so the production team saved us for the finale, specifically to make us shine as the grand finale and set us apart from the others."
Sisi immediately understood and exclaimed, "So that's it! We were chosen to perform last because we were the best! The production team is so clever!"
"That's right, you're really smart, you understand so quickly." Xie Anran smiled and gave a thumbs up, coaxing the little girl who had a natural tendency to be narcissistic.
Sisi laughed happily, then quickly asked, "How much longer do we have to wait to see our own performance?"
Xie Anran yawned again and replied lazily, "I don't know either. Why don't we go to sleep first and watch the replay tomorrow? That would be easier."
"No, no! I have to watch it even if it means staying up all night!" Sisi shook her head vigorously. She definitely wouldn't be able to sleep if she didn't see herself and Anran on stage tonight.
Xie Anran pouted and simply found a more comfortable position to curl up on the sofa, looking like a retired old man. Zhang Yun watched from the side, feeling helpless. Her son was only seven years old, how could he live a more Buddhist and lazy life than an elderly person?
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At the same time, Lin Zhe and Zhang Songyu also gathered together to watch the show. There was a late-night snack and beer on the table. They ate and chatted while eagerly waiting for the two boys to appear on stage.
"I wonder how those two kids will perform on stage." Zhang Songyu, who has lived in Beijing for many years, speaks with a slight Beijing accent.
Lin Zhe tossed aside the duck neck bone in his hand, took a sip of beer, and replied with a smile, "It'll definitely be good. An Ran is different from other children. I've never seen a seven-year-old so insightful, like she's suddenly become wise."
"His perspective and understanding of the world are just like that of an adult."
Zhang Songyu nodded in agreement: "Perhaps it's because I was in poor health when I was young that I can see through the rules of how the world works better than others."
Both shared the same sentiment. Xie Anran's excellence was not only due to her extraordinary musical talent, but more importantly, her cognitive abilities far surpassed those of her peers. Even top-tier child prodigies, while able to broaden their knowledge, still retain a childlike mindset and experience. Xie Anran, however, was exceptionally mature, a trait that could only be explained by her chronic poor health and precocious sensitivity.
As the two chatted, the TV screen switched, showing Xie Anran and Qianqian, dressed in adorable performance outfits, standing steadily on the stage, creating a refreshing and eye-catching scene.
"Here they come! Just looking at these two kids' appearances and outfits is already a big plus," Lin Zhe said with a smile as he looked at the screen.
As the song's intro began, Sisi took the lead in singing.
Zhang Songyu immediately looked surprised: "Huh? This little girl isn't this steady and confident even in the recording studio. She's born to be on stage!"
"He's definitely a born star." Lin Zhe was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed sincerely.
Immediately afterward, Xie Anran's singing began, and the two of them fell silent and held their breath. Xie Anran had been frail and weak for many years, but she possessed an extremely powerful singing voice and excellent breath control. In just a few lines, she had honed the vocal depth and singing skills that many singers spend years or even decades to achieve.
After a long pause, Lin Zhe looked serious and sincerely exclaimed, "These two children, as long as they develop steadily, have unlimited potential for the future."
Zhang Songyu wholeheartedly agreed, saying in a deep voice, "If An Ran's creative abilities can continue like this... the music scene for the next thirty years is likely to change dramatically." He then stopped abruptly. The impact that a prodigy with both exceptional creative and vocal talent could have on the music scene is immeasurable.