CHAPTER 847: CHAPTER 350: BEING HIS WOMAN IS JUST TOO BLISSFUL!

Bai Shan nodded directly: "I’ve practiced it thoroughly."

"Great, then let’s start now."

After Zhang Jingdong said this, he prepared slightly and then began to sing:

When the swallows leave, the branches are filled with red beans

Don’t ask the wandering traveler about their return

Who holds solitary vigil over the clear waters of Xiaoxiang

Unaware of what day it is today

...

Everyone listened to Zhang Jingdong’s rendition of the main verse and first felt that his singing style was very unique. The style of the song was somewhat reminiscent of Zhou Jielun’s "East Wind Break" and was quite pleasing, though not as catchy as "East Wind Break".

At this point, Zhang Jingdong gestured to Bai Shan, who then sang in an authentic operatic tone:

He sang about encountering an old friend in a foreign land

With each step and word imbued with longing

When those below the stage achieve top honors

They fail to recognize old acquaintances above the stage

...

As soon as Bai Shan finished the first two lines, everyone was completely amazed!

Firstly, her singing style was incredibly authentic, unmistakably professional upon hearing.

Secondly, her operatic style fit perfectly here, neither abrupt nor forced, but rather a brilliant touch.

Then they suddenly understood why they found Zhang Jingdong’s singing style a bit unique earlier; it was to set the stage for Bai Shan’s operatic part here.

Their duet was like Zhang Jingdong laying down a golden thread, and Bai Shan’s opera was the pearl; as soon as her pearl made its appearance, it instantly highlighted Zhang Jingdong’s golden thread, complementing their performance beautifully.

And at this moment, everyone suddenly understood what Zhang Jingdong meant by an operatic song, and they were once again deeply impressed by the great leader’s talent!

There was no denying it—this innovative style, coupled with this unique singing style, made it highly likely that once the album was released, it could dominate the music scene like Xiao Fei’s album.

Moreover, everyone previously thought that Zhang Jingdong, as the big boss, was quite unreliable, even though he singlehandedly discovered Xiao Fei, reviving the company and gaining considerable prestige in the industry.

However, he visited the company too infrequently, and each time he came, he would stay no more than a few hours before leaving again.

Therefore, in their hearts, everyone harbored some opinions about this big boss, with many secretly still considering Chen Hui as the real boss of the company, as Chen Hui had contributed much more than Zhang Jingdong.

But now, because of this operatic song, they all instantly changed their perceptions of Zhang Jingdong significantly.

They suddenly realized that Zhang Jingdong wasn’t neglecting the company; he was letting Chen Hui handle the company’s day-to-day operations while he was responsible for strategic projects.

For instance, Xiao Fei before, and now, Bai Shan.

In other words, Zhang Jingdong was the one leading them to make money. Xiao Fei’s wild popularity led to substantial pay and bonus increases for everyone, and if Bai Shan and her group could become wildly popular, their earnings would undoubtedly rise even more.

While some joined the music company to pursue their dreams, most were there to earn money and make a living.

And they would acknowledge whoever could make them earn more money as their leader.

So now, in the minds of almost everyone, Zhang Jingdong was the true boss of the company.

Shortly after Zhang Jingdong and the others finished their song, the audience erupted into intense applause and cheers.

At this moment, Zhang Jingdong, knowingly, asked, "Even though everyone’s applause is enthusiastic, I’d like to hear everyone’s honest opinions. After all, this operatic song and Bai Shan and her group will be a major project for our company, potentially influencing the future direction of our music development."

"Mr. Chen, why don’t you go first?"

Chen Hui paused slightly, then said, "While your style this time is quite bold, there have been successful precedents, such as Tu Honggang’s ’Farewell My Concubine’ and ’Devotion to Country’, where he incorporated many operatic elements into his songs."

"Meanwhile, last year Zhou Jielun’s ’East Wind Break’ sparked a trend of pop songs in Huaxia with traditional cultural styles."

"And the song you’ve created not only has a beautiful melody and unique style but also fuses opera and Huaxia’s traditional culture. So, I think it could very well become a hit."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingdong couldn’t help but think to himself that he truly had a keen eye.

He then turned to Xiao Fei: "Xiao Fei, you’re the face of our company. What do you think?"

Xiao Fei blinked her beautiful eyes: "I’ll say two points. First, I think the song you all just performed is very good, and at any time, a song’s catchiness is the most crucial factor for its success, so I believe it will surely become a hit in the future."

"Second, I feel the lyrical style of this song is akin to my ’One Mountain Road,’ so I hope I can try such operatic songs in the future. I will learn opera well from Shanshan."

Xiao Fei’s statement not only showed her acceptance of Bai Shan and the others but also indicated her recognition and love for operatic songs through her actions.

Zhang Jingdong then smiled contentedly: "Great! Since you’ve said so, I’ll certainly tailor a song for you and Shanshan next."

Xiao Fei instantly beamed with excitement: "Boss, you said it yourself; I will remember it, and there’s no backing out!"

Zhang Jingdong laughed heartily: "When have I ever lied to you?"

Next, Zhang Jingdong asked Huo Chengcheng and Liu Zihan to perform an operatic piece each for everyone.

Huo Chengcheng sang "Wujia Slope."

What surprised Zhang Jingdong was that she cleverly used a mixed style of opera and pop music, mastering it well.

Most crucially, Zhang Jingdong felt her operatic skills were nearly on par with Bai Shan, and she could even capture a bit of the dan role feeling.

While Liu Zihan was slightly less skilled than Bai Shan and Huo Chengcheng, her "Mu Guiying" was still excellently performed, earning resounding applause.

Thus, the test of the three concluded successfully, gaining the recognition of many at the company.

Especially Bai Shan, many reckoned she would become the next Xiao Fei, and even Xiao Fei herself felt Bai Shan’s future might be as bright as hers.

Bai Shan and her group felt at ease, thinking they could fulfill Zhang Jingdong’s upcoming assignments.

After the test ended, when everyone left, Zhang Jingdong had Bai Shan and the others adapt in the recording studio, with Xiao Fei teaching them some recording techniques.

Around 7 PM, Zhang Jingdong exchanged a few text messages with Sun Xiaoxiao, then took Xiao Fei and the others for a big meal at Tianfu First-class, followed by heading to The One Bar.

After entering the bar, Xiao Fei first went to the restroom to call Su Man and Shu Ran before joining Zhang Jingdong and the others in the booth.