Chapter 63

At eight in the morning, the sun was shining brightly.

Xie Bing, wearing only a tank top and shorts, stood in front of the hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing into the distance.

It was already September, and the heat of midsummer had passed. Although it was still a bit warm during the day, Jinan had already begun to feel like autumn with its clear sky, white clouds, gentle breeze, and bright sun.

The air seemed to have become completely transparent, making everything near and far appear exceptionally clear.

After arriving in Jinan the day before, they had been busy meeting Li Qian. Ms. Wu, their agent, had arrived at the hotel ahead of time and booked rooms for the group from Huage Records.

The hotel was only four-star, but it was on a high floor with a good location. Especially the two suites where the four girls of the group were staying, each had a large floor-to-ceiling window facing Daming Lake, which was perfect for enjoying the beautiful scenery.

In the distance, Daming Lake shimmered with rippling waves and lush green trees.

Further away, the glass walls of the high-rise buildings reflected the rising sun, casting a myriad of rays of light.

At this moment, Xie Bing's mood was as bright and clear as the weather and the scenery she saw.

Last night, after receiving Li Qian's song, everyone was very happy. Although they didn't dare to drink alcohol for fear of affecting their practice today, they still celebrated for a long time. Even after Wang Jingsnow went home, the others returned to their rooms in pairs and continued to chat in bed for a long time.

Yes, they were excited.

And it wasn't just the girls in the group who were excited; their agent Ms. Wu and producer Li Baolong were also very excited.

Xie Bing and the other girls in the group were not top-tier musicians; they were chosen by Huage Records and formed into the group Wu Xing Wu Su because they had a certain level of singing ability and a youthful and beautiful appearance. However, good works are never just for a few masters to appreciate; good music must be something that anyone can easily understand.

Therefore, even though they were just ordinary singers, after receiving the song "Sisters, Stand Up," they could hum it lightly according to the sheet music and already knew whether the song was good or not.

Moreover, although their producer Li Baolong was not a big figure, he had been in the industry for 20 years and had produced dozens of albums. His judgment was worth a certain level of trust.

And last night, he had praised the song without reservation.

How could they not be excited?

A few days ago, they had already started learning to dance a provocative and sexy dance, but in the blink of an eye, they were in Jinan. Then they received the work of Li Qian, who was now famous in the industry, and it was such a good song that everyone who saw the lyrics praised it!

As they had excitedly said while jumping and hugging each other last night: This time, they were sure to become famous!

Thinking about this, Xie Bing couldn't help but smile.

Looking back, Zhou Pingping was still sound asleep, so she quietly walked back to her bed, lifted the pillow, and took out the songbook.

Last night, after receiving the song, Li Baolong immediately used the old Dou Records' photocopier to make six copies: one for each of the five girls in Wu Xing Wu Su to practice. The remaining copy would be faxed back to the company by Li Baolong this morning, so the company could register it with the copyright bureau on Li Qian's behalf. Li Qian might not care, but Huage Records couldn't afford to be careless.

Holding the songbook, Xie Bing began to hum softly.

The lyrics of the song were simple but interesting, and the melody was youthful, catchy, and had a strong rhythm.

It could be said that it was perfectly suited for the five girls in the group to sing!

More importantly, the song was a pure representation of youth, with no hint of sensuality or seduction. If there was any, it was the kind of youthful and vibrant sensuality, without any pretense or showiness.

After humming through the song once, she went back to refine two parts she wasn't sure about, trying two different singing methods. Her mood became even more pleasant, and she put down the songbook, feeling happy as she went to the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth.

When she finished and returned, Zhou Pingping seemed to hear the noise, turned over, and mumbled, with her white thighs and one buttock exposed outside the blanket. Xie Bing walked over and patted her buttock, saying, "Get up, Pingniu!"

Zhou Pingping mumbled a couple of times and pulled the blanket over her head.

Xie Bing smiled, opened her suitcase, and took out a blue floral dress. After some thought, she decided to pair it with a beige striped short-sleeved shirt. After getting dressed, she took the songbook back to the window and began to practice silently.

At this moment, Zhou Pingping finally opened her eyes and saw Xie Bing holding the songbook, moving her lips. She couldn't help but say, "You're really too diligent, aren't you? Why not go to the company to practice later?"

Xie Bing turned and smiled at her, saying, "I'm just a bit slow! The early bird gets the worm, or I'll hold you all back!"

Zhou Pingping "tsk"ed and finally got up reluctantly.

Xie Bing smiled, said nothing, and continued to practice her song.

Occasionally, she would look out at the beautiful scenery outside: the boats on Daming Lake creating white waves, the pavilions and terraces among the lush trees, the red lights at the congested crossroads, and the dense crowds... A charming smile would spread across her already beautiful face.

Yes, she truly believed she was the slowest of the five girls.

Wang Jingsnow's voice and singing ability were recognized as the best among the five, and she had been playing the piano since she was very young, with an excellent sense of music; Sima Duoduo came from an artistic family, with her father singing opera and her mother a dancer, and she had a solid foundation in music and dance from a young age; Zhou Pingping, although a big girl, had been playing the violin since she was young, for ten years, and had even won a small award when she was young; and Sun Ruoxuan had been practicing the piano since she was young and even attended a music high school.

Only Xie Bing, apart from regular music classes, had never really been exposed to music.

She just loved singing.

In her small county, she once thought her voice was the best, but later she realized that in the music industry, her voice was actually quite ordinary and not something to be proud of. But at that time, she didn't know. So, after graduating from high school without getting into college, she stole 500 yuan from her parents and left home alone. At 18, a young girl from a small county in Jiangnan, she went straight to Shuntianfu. Looking back years later, even she was a bit scared.

However, the small family in her county, although it didn't provide her with any musical training, gave her a strong and resilient spirit and the ability to survive on her own.

When she first arrived in Beijing, she washed dishes, worked as a car washer, and distributed advertisements. Later, she even worked as a housekeeper and nanny. In less than a year, she successfully found her way into the music industry in Beijing. During this time, many people tried to take advantage of her because she was a pretty young girl, but she managed to fend them off.

Finally, at the age of 20, she successfully entered a new talent selection contest held by Huage Records with her acceptable singing ability and outstanding appearance, and became a member of Wu Xing Wu Su.

When she finally became a signed artist and began to receive various trainings from the company—voice, instruments, dance, etiquette, accent, and so on—she finally felt confident enough to call her parents. When the call connected, both sides burst into tears.

Compared to the other girls in the group, she knew how hard it had been for her to get to where she was.

Therefore, she cherished it even more.

Because she cherished it, she worked even harder.

In fact, when their group's first album was released with average sales, she was the first to sense the crisis. Later, as the number of commercial performance invitations decreased, the conditions became more stringent, and the prices dropped, she was the first to notice. And when the new album's direction became more focused on sexiness, she was very worried... Fortunately, Wang Jingsnow knew Li Qian! Fortunately, she really got the song from Li Qian!

And it was such an excellent song!

This made Xie Bing feel that her future prospects were once again bright!

Last night, they were exhausted from the long journey to Jinan and the celebration until late at night, but the most important thing was the peace of mind. Because of the peace of mind, she had the most comfortable and sound sleep in nearly a few months!

When she woke up, she felt well-rested, but looking at the clock, she realized she had only slept for less than five hours!

She simply loved the feeling of being able to sleep soundly!

Therefore, she absolutely would not let this opportunity slip away!

This song, she must practice well and sing well!

...

It was nearly nine o'clock when the girls of Wu Xing Wu Su finally gathered.

Led by their agent, they went down to have breakfast, and producer Li Baolong returned from outside.

Next, the task of Wu Xing Wu Su was to practice the song well, and Li Baolong's task was to supervise the five girls in their practice!

Although it was just the initial familiarization with the lyrics and melody, Li Baolong