CHAPTER 22: CHAPTER 22: DIRECTOR’S INVITATION

Zhao Jiahao finished a song and garnered waves of applause. There’s no denying that Zhao Jiahao sang well and truly deserved to be the champion of the Yun City singing competition.

Sun Xiaona had been embarrassed multiple times tonight and hoped to rely on Zhao Jiahao to turn the tables, confident of success.

She thought that even if Lin Fan could sing, there was no way he would be better than Zhao Jiahao. This time, Zhao Jiahao would definitely win completely.

She even believed that after Zhao Jiahao’s performance, Lin Fan wouldn’t even have the courage to sing, as Zhao Jiahao was just too excellent, making Lin Fan feel inferior.

However, Lin Fan agreed without hesitation.

Sun Xiaona sneered, "Since you want to disgrace yourself, I won’t stop you."

For a moment, everyone quieted down, waiting to hear Lin Fan sing.

Chen Lingling was sweating for Lin Fan. After all, Zhao Jiahao did sing quite well, and if Lin Fan sang poorly, Sun Xiaona would definitely mock him.

She didn’t want Brother Lin to be embarrassed.

Everyone thought that although Lin Fan was richer than Zhao Jiahao, he probably couldn’t sing better than him. Zhao Jiahao was, after all, a singing champion.

Zhao Jiahao himself was also looking forward to Lin Fan’s performance. He had been overshadowed by Lin Fan in every aspect tonight, and finally felt he could recover some superiority in singing.

Zhao Jiahao impatiently asked, "Brother Fan, what song do you want to sing?"

Lin Fan said, "I’ll just sing ’A New Dream of Butterflies and Lovers’

Zhao Jiahao immediately helped Lin Fan select the song.

The music started.

Lin Fan picked up the mic and began to sing.

"Yesterday flows like the eastward water, leaving me, unable to stay. Today my mind is troubled, with so many worries."

"Draw the sword to cut water, but it flows even more. Raise a glass to resolve sorrow, but sorrow only deepens. Tomorrow the fresh breeze drifts far and wide..."

The magnetic voice began to resonate gently.

In an instant.

Everyone was stunned.

Holy shit!

This is way too good, oh my God, someone can actually sing this well!

Such a charming voice, listening to it made you just get lost in it!

Everyone was on their knees.

Chen Lingling was completely intoxicated by Lin Fan’s singing. Brother Lin wasn’t just invincibly handsome, his singing was also so good, it was like an immortal singing, as if listening to celestial music! She had never heard someone sing so beautifully!

Lin Fan’s voice was even better than the "Song God" of the music industry.

Zhao Jiahao’s face was already pale. His voice, which he was so proud of, was nothing in front of Lin Fan. Lin Fan’s singing ability and vocal quality utterly surpassed him by miles!

Lin Fan was just too outstanding, he completely lost!

Even Sun Xiaona, who was waiting to find fault, looked utterly shocked, as if she was enchanted by Lin Fan’s singing and couldn’t snap out of it for a moment.

The time it took to sing a song flew by, and once Lin Fan finished, he put down the mic.

The whole room fell silent.

Everyone was momentarily unable to come back to their senses.

It was simply too beautiful.

The lingering sound left everyone speechless!

At this moment, someone knocked and entered. It was a middle-aged man who came directly to Lin Fan and handed him a business card with a big smile.

"Hello, sir. I’m Xu Cheng, the director from Wind Bird Music Company, and this is my business card."

"I unintentionally heard you singing in the hallway just now and was immediately captivated by your voice. I really want to know what kind of genius you are?"

Lin Fan smiled slightly and said, "Just take a look at what I’m wearing. I’m a delivery guy."

Xu Cheng was stunned. It is said that masters walk among us, and indeed, a delivery guy could actually sing so beautifully. Plus, he’s so handsome. With just a bit of packaging, the future would be limitless; this time, I’ve truly found a gem.

"Sir, would you be interested in entering the entertainment industry as a pop star? I can provide you with all the help you need. As long as you sign with our Wind Bird Music, I can guarantee that you’ll become the hottest star in the future, even replacing the current Song God’s status! If you are willing, I can draft a contract for you immediately."

Xu Cheng spoke passionately.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jiahao nearly went mad.

Wind Bird Music is one of the most powerful music companies in the industry right now!

Many people would do anything to get into Wind Bird, and Zhao Jiahao dreams of getting in, but even though he has won a city-level singing championship, he hasn’t caught Wind Bird’s attention.

Wind Bird is notoriously stringent in selecting talent, and ordinary people hardly get a second glance.

Now, the director of Wind Bird Music personally extended an invitation to Lin Fan. No, this wasn’t even an invitation; it was more like pleading with Lin Fan.

They even want to sign him immediately, fearing that Lin Fan might slip away.

Comparing oneself to others is truly infuriating.

Zhao Jiahao was utterly deflated.

He thought about how he wanted to compete with Lin Fan before, only now realizing that he didn’t even qualify to compete; Lin Fan was just too strong.

"Oh my God, the director of one of the top three music companies, Wind Bird Music, personally extending an invitation, that’s just too much prestige!"

"The director’s discerning eye must be right. If Lin Fan becomes a star, the Song God wouldn’t stand a chance."

"Lin Fan should accept this, right? After all, it’s Wind Bird, which has propelled many singers to fame. Who wouldn’t want to join Wind Bird?"

The classmates all began discussing, but this time, it wasn’t flattery; they were genuinely conquered by Lin Fan’s singing.

Just when everyone thought Lin Fan would gladly accept.

Lin Fan casually replied, "Becoming a pop star? Sorry, not interested. I’d rather continue delivering food."

What?

Everyone was stunned.

Lin Fan actually turned down Xu Cheng!

Zhao Jiahao felt like he was going to spit blood. Oh God, the opportunity he dreamed of, Lin Fan just rejected it as if it were nothing more than a cabbage.

Lin Fan, you really have to be so defiant!

Zhao Jiahao’s inner voice roared.

Xu Cheng was also stunned. He never imagined that his personal invitation would be rejected!

He wasn’t in the habit of inviting people lightly. Good talents were hard to find, and he hadn’t personally invited anyone in a long time.

This time was purely accidental; he happened to pass by and heard Lin Fan singing. As soon as Lin Fan opened his mouth, he was captivated, as if gaining a priceless treasure.

Without even thinking, he had the intention of signing Lin Fan and was determined to get Lin Fan at any cost.

He thought that with his standing in the music industry, a personal invitation would surely be accepted by Lin Fan.

Who knew that Lin Fan would reject it so offhandedly!

Xu Cheng was almost in tears. He really didn’t want to lose this treasure.

"Sir, won’t you reconsider? The music industry really needs your voice now; your presence would save the Chinese music industry. If you don’t accept, it would be the greatest loss in the last decade of the industry. Please, think it over?"

Xu Cheng pleaded, almost ready to kneel.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Thank you, Director Xu, for your kind offer, but I really have no desire to become a pop star. I’m sorry."

Xu Cheng was very dejected; it seemed Lin Fan truly did not want to become a star. It was a huge pity.

Xu Cheng said, "Sir, please keep my business card. If you change your mind, feel free to contact me. By the way, I haven’t had the chance to ask for your distinguished name yet?"

Lin Fan said, "I’m just a nobody; Mr. Xu doesn’t need to press further."

Xu Cheng sighed inwardly. Lin Fan was unwilling to even disclose his name, showing he was determined not to debut.

Xu Cheng grudgingly took his leave.

That evening, Xu Cheng called a good friend to share his frustration: "Tonight, I met a musical genius. I wanted to invite him to our company, but he turned me down."

On the other end, Liu Mengjie’s voice came: "What a coincidence, I also met a piano genius today. I wanted to invite him to our school as a piano teacher, and he also turned me down."

Xu Cheng chuckled bitterly and said, "It seems we are indeed in the same boat."