The torrential rain gradually lessened but did not stop.
It had rained all night, and there were still scattered drizzles the next day.
The muggy August air was washed clean by the rain. The moment Su Yu woke up and pulled open the curtains,
The cool morning breeze brushed against his face, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"Susu, why are you up so early today?"
Lin Yanyu, illuminated by the sunlight, stirred and woke up with a soft hum.
She got up and walked behind Su Yu,
Wrapping her arms around his waist.
She had become addicted to the feeling of sleeping next to Su Yu.
The sense of security and contentment it brought made her feel somewhat lost in it.
Life now was like that of an old married couple.
Opening her eyes to see the person she loved most.
This feeling was truly wonderful.
Although neither of them had taken the final step, and she didn't resist Su Yu taking that step, a tacit understanding flowed between them. She vaguely sensed that Su Yu was waiting for something, and she also looked forward to it.
This was the telepathy between two people in love.
Neither of them had mentioned it, but they both understood perfectly.
"Shall I make you noodles?" Lin Yanyu whispered into his ear.
Making noodles for Su Yu in the morning had become a habit.
She loved cooking for Su Yu and enjoyed seeing his satisfied look. It wasn't just his satisfaction when eating, but any form of satisfaction that she loved to witness.
Ahem... As if thinking of something, a blush appeared on Lin Yanyu's pretty face.
Because she slept with Su Yu, she seemed to be getting naughtier.
Thinking of this, her hands climbed to Su Yu's firm abdominal muscles.
"Hiss... Stop being mischievous. We still have to catch a flight after eating. Luckily, you didn't catch a cold last night, or you wouldn't be able to perform," Su Yu gasped as her cool little hands touched him.
As her hands began to explore further down, he grabbed them.
This woman was playing with fire.
"Hehe, I'm going then. You go wash up first, and I'll make you noodles," Lin Yanyu said with a mischievous smile, biting Su Yu's earlobe and whispering softly.
"You little vixen!" The skin on Su Yu's neck visibly reddened. Just as he was about to turn around and punish this troublesome little vixen, Lin Yanyu had already let go and run out of the room.
Leaving behind a string of bell-like laughter.
Watching her retreating figure, Su Yu's breathing quickened, and his earlobes felt a lingering warmth.
After a while, he shook his head with a wry smile.
The little fairy understood him better and better, always knowing just the right touch. Any more, and he'd explode; any less, and it wouldn't have this effect.
Thinking of this, he eagerly anticipated proposing and officially entering a more intimate phase of their lives.
...
The city competition was held in the prime time slot of eight in the evening.
The competition hadn't started yet,
But the attention had already been fully captured.
In this round, Ting Yu would face Qi Rui, who was the only female producer.
Although Qi Rui didn't have any unique skills, her husband's singing ability was one of her strengths.
Ting Yu's choice to have Lin Yanyu compete this time was a clear statement: I will still use your strength to defeat you.
Lin Yanyu's singing was widely perceived as strong, but not strong enough to challenge the King of Singers, Zhou Xian.
In everyone's eyes, Lin Yanyu had a solid foundation and was very stable on stage, but she rarely showcased high notes.
Undeniably, high notes had a unique advantage on stage; soul-stirring high notes could more effectively resonate with the live audience.
"Actually, Lin Yanyu is a severely underestimated singer. Her high notes are not bad at all; this can be seen from her song 'Coral Sea'."
"She has a background in opera vocals from a young age, so her singing is completely fine. It's just that she has a more lively and sweet appearance, leading people to believe she lacks killer instinct."
Many professional insiders analyzed Lin Yanyu's singing skills online.
The more they analyzed, the more astonished they became.
The final conclusion was that Lin Yanyu was the most underestimated singer in the Ting Yu singer group, and she was not as harmless as she appeared.
However, netizens did not share the same opinion even after seeing these professional assessments.
"The high notes in 'Coral Sea' were not exactly breathtaking."
"I believe Ting Yu can produce a song suitable for Lin Yanyu, but I don't expect a shocking effect. Lin Yanyu is still better suited for singing gentle love songs like 'The Pursuer of Light'."
"Her tone is very good, perfect for sweet songs and love songs. But to defeat King of Singers Zhou Xian, she'd probably need to sing a powerful song like 'Exaggeration'."
"Perhaps Ting Yu will bring another opera-style song, allowing Lin Yanyu to fully utilize her strengths."
"It's unlikely to be an opera style, because the keyword is 'yandere,' and Ting Yu was a bit hasty this time. Not only is 'yandere' difficult to interpret through song, but there are almost no such themes in the market. Lin Yanyu's lively and cheerful personality also doesn't fit this type of song."
"Stop worrying unnecessarily. When has Ting Yu ever done something he wasn't confident about? I hope he can surprise us."
The netizens' analyses seemed reasonable.
After all, 'yandere' was a niche within a niche in the Chinese music scene.
There hadn't been a single mainstream song with this theme that had become popular.
Most importantly, this time Ting Yu was facing the King of Singers, Zhou Xian, and he had chosen Lin Yanyu.
Even though they knew Ting Yu wouldn't do anything he wasn't sure of, both the keyword and the singer made fans tremble for him.
After winning this victory and then defeating Shen Jinghong, Ting Yu would be deified among producers.
He would be on par with producers like Mo Yan and Jiang Qian, and be a Song God.
This was the highest honor for producers in the Chinese music industry.
After months of competition, he was close to achieving it, and he couldn't afford to stumble at such a crucial moment.
...
Shen Jinghong had a good relationship with Qi Rui and her husband.
They were old acquaintances.
In the lounge,
The three of them were looking at their phones.
"I didn't expect you to guess correctly. Ting Yu can really make it to my stage," Qi Rui said, looking up at Shen Jinghong.
"It's quite normal. Not only that, but Ting Yu can also reach the finals," Shen Jinghong said with a confident smile.
"You mean I will lose?" Qi Rui raised an eyebrow.
King of Singers Zhou Xian, standing next to her, was displeased. "I don't think so. My Xiao Rui's song this time is very good, and my current state is also very good."
Although many Kings of Singers had failed to defeat Ting Yu before,
Zhou Xian had absolute faith in his wife.
Moreover, being a King of Singers, he also had absolute confidence in his own abilities.
Even facing Ting Yu, this producer known as a prodigy, he wouldn't be afraid before the competition even began.
"Heh heh, my teacher said that Lin Yanyu's singing is severely underestimated. She was trained by Chen Rong from a young age, and her foundation can be compared to that of a top singer,"
Shen Jinghong said something else that made Zhou Xian's jaw drop.
"A top singer..." Zhou Xian frowned.
If anyone else had said that, he would have scoffed.
But since this statement came from the Song God Mo Yan, it carried immense weight.
"Then what's the point of playing?" Qi Rui, who had been full of confidence, suddenly lost her composure.
"Don't worry, Xiao Rui. I'm not useless either," Zhou Xian quickly comforted her.
What if she's a top singer? My singing is also that of a top King of Singers!
And maybe Lin Yanyu isn't as powerful as Shen Jinghong claims?
As a King of Singers, one must have the spirit of a King of Singers!