As Wang Shu finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in gasps of astonishment.
It had only been less than two minutes since the challenge was issued.
In just two minutes, Wang Shu had already completed his creation.
This speed of creation was simply unbelievable!
"Is this truly a speed that humans are capable of?"
"It's terrifying. How long has it been? He's already composed a song?"
"No wonder they call him a genius creator. I say, he's practically a monster!"
At the scene, both the audience and the mentors were filled with disbelief.
Upon hearing Wang Shu say he was ready, the other contestants present trembled all over.
They couldn't believe their ears.
Because, up to this moment, none of them had even managed to jot down a single lyric, let alone create a complete piece.
Was Wang Shu just trying to scare them?
"Why don't you guys keep thinking, and I'll perform first?"
Wang Shu directly addressed the other contestants.
"Hmph! You perform. I'd like to see what you can churn out in two minutes!"
The other contestants still retorted, unconvinced.
In their eyes, the song Wang Shu had written in just over a minute must have been pieced together carelessly and would be of poor quality.
Otherwise, even a celestial being couldn't create a completely original work in such a short time.
"Does anyone have a guitar?"
Wang Shu then asked the contestants' seating area.
"I do!"
A slender, boyish-looking, but rather short young man eagerly ran forward and handed his guitar to Wang Shu.
"Thank you!"
Wang Shu expressed his gratitude with a smile.
He then took the guitar and briefly tested its sound.
"Here's a song, 'Born Like Summer Flowers,' for everyone!"
Wang Shu secured the microphone onto the stand in front of him and began to gently strum his guitar.
Everyone present pricked up their ears, listening intently.
They were eager to hear what kind of song Wang Shu's 'Born Like Summer Flowers' would be.
"I don't know how long I slept in the darkness,
Nor how hard it is to open my eyes.
I traveled from afar,
Just when you were also here.
Enchanted by the mortal world,
I was wild for her."
A few lines of lyrics, seemingly about flowers, yet also about people.
The listeners were immediately drawn in.
"I am this dazzling moment,
A flash of fire streaking across the sky.
I came to see you, disregarding everything.
I will extinguish and never return."
The following lines further stunned the contestants and mentors present.
The musical composition of this song was exceptionally outstanding, making it hard to believe it was created by Wang Shu in less than two minutes.
Furthermore, these opening lyrics were so natural and effortless, showing no signs of forced phrasing.
Even if one were to read the lyrics alone, they wouldn't feel like they were part of a song; they were more like a poem.
A beautiful, beautiful poem.
Wang Shu seemed like a poet, singing his own creation.
"He's too amazing. Those guys really underestimated him!"
"Exactly! It's hilarious, they actually thought they were better than Wang Shu. Let's see how they handle this later!"
"Regardless of anything else, just these few lines of lyrics, I could never write them in my lifetime. This must be talent!"
"Yes, he's too strong. With this level of skill, having him as a mentor would be a blessing from our past lives!"
From the contestants' seating area, the other participants couldn't help but sigh as they watched Wang Shu perform.
Because at this moment, they had completely come to believe in Wang Shu's abilities.
Genius creator, he truly deserved the title. In less than two minutes.
He had written such an excellent song. Forget ordinary people, even renowned superstars might not be able to do this!
Therefore, at this moment, they were completely subdued by Wang Shu.
"I am here,
Right here.
...
Brief as a fleeting glance,
Brilliant like summer flowers."
Wang Shu's voice filled the entire studio.
During the second round, the audience members began to wave their hands in rhythm, singing along with Wang Shu to 'Born Like Summer Flowers.'
"...
I am this dazzling moment,
A flash of fire streaking across the sky.
...
Spring along the way,
Thorns along the way.
Brief as a fleeting glance,
Brilliant like summer flowers.
This is a world that cannot be lingered in for too long."
As the song concluded, Wang Shu bowed deeply to the entire audience.
The audience, however, was still lost in the song, unable to snap out of it for a long time.
"That was beautifully sung!"
Gong Tao was also deeply moved by Wang Shu's song.
The melody of this song wasn't filled with great joy or sorrow, nor was it filled with confusion or anger.
It simply conveyed a sense of peace and contentment, detached from worldly affairs.
Yet, a song like this could resonate with his inner feelings.
This, perhaps, was the magic of music.
"Alright, Teacher Wang Shu has finished his performance! Those who like Teacher Wang Shu's work, please vote for him!"
The host reminded everyone after Wang Shu's performance.
As all the audience members had received voting devices upon entry, they now picked them up to cast their votes.
"Next, it's your turn to perform!"
After the voting concluded, Wang Shu playfully turned to the contestants next to him and said.
The contestants' faces had turned ashen, as they were utterly unable to compose a new song.
"Hurry up and perform!"
"Yes, don't waste any more time!"
"If you can't do it, just admit defeat! You're wasting our time!"
"Weren't you quite arrogant just now? Why are you silent now?"
At this moment, seeing the contestants standing by with their heads down, the audience members began to mock them.
...
"We... admit defeat!"
After a long pause, the contestants finally stammered out these words.
"Hahaha, so you're admitting defeat? What useless trash!"
"Hilarious! I thought you'd at least write a verse. Turns out you couldn't even come up with a single line!"
"With this level of skill, how dare you compete with Wang Shu?"
Upon hearing the other contestants admit defeat, everyone burst into laughter and sarcastic remarks.
"Now, do you think I'm qualified to be a mentor?"
Wang Shu looked at them and asked with a smile.
The contestants' faces were now flushed crimson, filled with shame, wishing they could disappear into the ground. They lowered their heads, pretending not to hear Wang Shu.
"Alright, I won't make it difficult for you anymore. Whether you stay or go, it's up to you!"
Wang Shu said, then returned to his seat.
The contestants found themselves in a dilemma.
Ultimately, they dejectedly sat back down in the contestants' seating area with their heads bowed.
Because if they left now, they would likely be ridiculed for the rest of their lives.
After nearly three and a half hours of recording, as Wang Shu stood up from his seat, he felt a persistent ache in his lower back.
"Teacher Wang Shu, what's wrong?"
Ju Xiaoyi, noticing Wang Shu frowning, asked with concern.
"It's nothing, just sat for too long. A bit uncomfortable."
Wang Shu replied.
"That's good to hear. Shall we exchange contact information? I really like your song!"
Ju Xiaoyi then directly showed her WeChat QR code to Wang Shu.
She hadn't particularly listened to Wang Shu's music before, and her knowledge of him stemmed from Qianyin Group's ban.
It was only after hearing Wang Shu's 'Born Like Summer Flowers' live today that she was truly won over by his music.
Previously, she had thought the title "genius creator" was merely a marketing ploy.
It was only today that she understood.
The title "genius creator" was hardly enough to describe Wang Shu's capabilities.
After all, Wang Shu could write a high-quality song like 'Born Like Summer Flowers' in less than two minutes.
This level far surpassed the realm of genius; she even felt the word "monster" was more appropriate.
A monster that surpassed even geniuses, that's what someone like Wang Shu was.
Wang Shu didn't dislike the girl group idol, Ju Xiaoyi.
In his past life, Wang Shu had encountered many idol groups.
A significant portion of them were arrogant and incompetent.
Especially some female group members, who spent their days not honing their skills, but scheming to find wealthy benefactors to invest in them.
Therefore, Wang Shu had always had a negative impression of some female idols.
However, he had a somewhat different impression of this young lady, Ju Xiaoyi.
He had also looked up the young lady's path to fame.
Starting as a trainee in a girl group after high school, she then diligently honed her professional skills.
Through her abilities, she steadily formed a group and debuted.
Even now, her fame surpassed that of her group.
There were even rumors circulating that Ju Xiaoyi was in negotiations with her company for a solo contract.
Wang Shu held great respect for someone who earned their living through their own talent.
After all, in the corrupt environment of the entertainment industry, very few people could remain true to their original intentions.
This was especially true in the cutthroat world of girl groups.
"Please continue to guide me in my creative endeavors in the future, Teacher Wang Shu!"
After adding Wang Shu on WeChat, Ju Xiaoyi said to him with a smile.
"We can learn from each other!"
Wang Shu responded with a similar smile.
...
"Director Gong, shouldn't you add some extra personal fees for me today?"
Wang Shu walked directly into the main control room and said to Gong Tao.
He had helped Gong Tao immensely today.
Not only had he saved the situation, but he had also delivered a spectacular solo performance.
Naturally, he had to ask for some remuneration from this old rascal Gong Tao.
"I didn't ask you to sing!"
Gong Tao said smugly.
"No, if you say that, then don't invite me back next episode."
Seeing that this old rascal Gong Tao intended to renege on the payment, Wang Shu was prepared to walk away.
"No, no, no! I was just kidding. It's just performance fees! I'll give you an extra fifty thousand yuan! Is that okay?"
Gong Tao said with a pained expression.