Chapter 451: Chapter 449: Selecting Students

The second contestant was a male who looked to be in his early twenties. His short black hair had a few streaks of Klein blue, giving him a very fashionable look.

However, Jiang Qin couldn’t see him. She was focused on listening to the singing.

The song this male contestant chose was "Ordinary Road."

He sang with a lazy, casual air:

"I’ve crossed mountains and seas,

And waded through crowds of people.

Everything I once possessed,

In the blink of an eye, scattered like smoke..."

His style was different from Jiang Qin’s version and other covers. He definitely had his own flair.

The contestants who made it this far were all quite good. At the very least, none of them had issues like their voices cracking or singing off-key.

So, her hand hesitated.

Each mentor could only take three students, and there were still many contestants left to perform.

Of course, the main reason for her hesitation was that his flaws were also quite obvious.

In the end, Jiang Qin turned her chair. None of the other mentors did.

The moment she turned, the contestant’s eyes lit up. Fueled by his joy, he sang the following chorus with a touch of grandeur.

Even though Jiang Qin was the only one of the five mentors to turn, he was still filled with joy.

When the host asked Jiang Qin why she chose to turn, she stated calmly, "His flaws are quite obvious, but his voice is truly excellent, and he has his own ideas about music.

That’s why I believe he’s a diamond in the rough."

Qi Huaixuan, praised as a diamond in the rough, grew a little shy.

And when asked if he was willing to become Jiang Qin’s student, he answered excitedly, "I am!!

I came on this show for Mentor Jiang Qin. You’re my idol!!"

He was older than Jiang Qin, but he didn’t think there was anything wrong with calling a younger female his mentor.

In fact, he was already thrilled that any mentor had turned for him, let alone Jiang Qin herself.

So he was truly ecstatic!!

"Let’s welcome contestant number three to the stage. She’ll be performing the song ’As Wished.’"

Ophina frowned.

’What was going on? What did it mean that all the contestants were choosing Jiang Qin’s songs?’

’Were they looking down on the other four of them?’

Although the other four mentors didn’t speak, they felt similarly uncomfortable. This discomfort even began to curdle into a dislike for the contestants.

After all, no one likes a junior who looks down on their seniors.

’There were so many good songs in the Interstellar age, couldn’t they choose someone else’s music?’

To be honest, it was a huge taboo for contestants to perform a cover in front of the original artist.

People with so little tact wouldn’t have a great future, even if they were given a chance to take off.

Thus, after contestant number three finished singing, none of the five mentors had turned.

Jiang Qin hadn’t turned because the contestant had made too many mistakes.

Regardless of whether the mistakes were due to nervousness or some other reason, they proved that her skill level was unstable.

When the fourth contestant took the stage, she chose an old Interstellar song titled "Life Star."

Her performance level was stable throughout, and her voice—a mature female type—was quite good.

In the end, Su San turned and accepted the student.

The fifth contestant came on stage and sang yet another of Jiang Qin’s songs: "Red Actor"!

Jiang Qin was a little surprised when she heard the song choice.

After all, "Red Actor" was not an easy song to sing.

She sat up straight and listened attentively.

"White bones and gray ash, all of it is me,

A drifter in chaotic times, I watch the war-fires burn our land.

Though my station is humble, I dare not forget my country’s plight,

Even if no one knows who I am..."

Upon hearing this much, Jiang Qin had already turned her chair.

The contestant on stage was a female. Notably, she wore a classical long robe and makeup styled after a traditional court lady.

"The crowd below passes, no longer seeing the face of old,

While the actor on stage sings a heartbreaking song of farewell.

The word ’love’ is difficult to commit to ink,

She must sing it harmonized with blood..."

The more Jiang Qin listened, the brighter her eyes grew.

’This contestant... I have to sign her to my studio!!’

But it seemed the competition would be fierce.

Because the four mentors to her left and right had all turned their chairs as well.

’As expected,’ she thought. ’When faced with a true prodigy, all that talk about a tactless song choice is bullshit.’

After the contestant finished singing, Sili spoke first. "Come be my student. No matter what rank you achieve on this show, I’ll have you signed to our company. You won’t lack for contract resources, and I’ll personally compose for you."

Su San also smiled. "Everything Mentor Sili can give you, I can give you too. You should consider becoming my student as well."

The other two mentors also spoke up, making similar promises.

On stage, Tang Wanqing didn’t rush to make a choice. She was waiting.

Jiang Qin waited until the other four had finished before saying, "I have many more songs like ’Red Actor’ in my hands."

With just that one sentence, Tang Wanqing’s eyes lit up. "I choose Mentor Jiang Qin!"

The displeasure on Ophina’s face became even more obvious. She watched the ecstatic Tang Wanqing with cold displeasure.

’Hmph. The next time a contestant sings one of Jiang Qin’s songs, I won’t turn for them,’ she thought.

’After all, they’re just chasing a big name. They probably look down on a composer like her, who has only just begun to make a name for herself in the entertainment world.’

Although Ophina was furious, she maintained her composure.

She acknowledged Jiang Qin’s talent, but she didn’t believe the gap between them was that large.

That was why she was so angry with these blind contestants—every last one of them only had eyes for Mentor Jiang Qin.

If not for this show, they wouldn’t even be qualified to meet her, let alone have the chance to pick her as a mentor.

If she had ever acted like these people, she never would have climbed to her current position.

But no matter how displeased she was, the show was still broadcasting live.

Soon, contestant number 6 came on stage.

[Did you guys see that? When they heard contestant #5’s choice, the other mentors’ faces all looked so awful.

Especially Ophina, her eyes were practically shooting fire. Even the smile on Goddess Su San’s face, who’s known for being gentle, froze.]

[I saw it. I think it’s pretty normal. Although all five are famous young composers, Jiang Qin is different from them.]

[True, Jiang Qin alone could wipe the floor with the other four.]

[Aren’t you guys getting a little arrogant? The competition hasn’t even started. Are you so sure your Federation composer will definitely win?]

[I admit that the Federation’s Miss Jiang Qin is truly outstanding, but our Empire’s composers are no slouches either.]

[Setting aside everything else, when it comes to composing, I really think the champion of this show is already a lock.]

[Not necessarily. It also depends on the students’ abilities. There are still a lot of contestants who haven’t performed yet, and Jiang Qin has already picked two.

To be honest, choosing so early could put her at a disadvantage. What if more outstanding contestants show up later?]

[So if someone isn’t exceptionally outstanding, they don’t deserve to be chosen? Our Qin Bao is the type to cherish talent. As long as she sees someone who loves music, she’s willing to give them a leg up.]

[Qi Huaixuan and Tang Wanqing are great. You can tell they’re Qin Bao’s fans just by looking at them.]