I collapsed from the top, and the system just showed up?

Wang Mo’s expression remained unchanged.

After He Zhi left, he looked at Li Yating and Chen Yiyi, “What are your thoughts?”

Originally, he thought these two, just like He Zhi, would refuse to audition. If that were the case, he would have to figure out another solution.

Unexpectedly, Li Yating spoke first, “I’ll give it a try.”

She began singing, “Every time, I am strong in my loneliness. Every time, when I’m hurt, I won’t tear up…”

After a few lines, Wang Mo signaled her to stop.

Li Yating had a good vocal tone and impressive skills. However, it leaned more toward a sweet style, lacking the strong penetrating power and robust singing style that Wang Mo needed, similar to Angela Chang.

He shook his head, “Sorry, this song doesn’t seem to suit you.”

Li Yating gracefully responded, “It’s alright, I might not be good enough.”

Wang Mo smiled slightly, “Don’t under-evaluate yourself. Your skills and techniques are quite solid, it’s just that they don’t quite match this particular song. If you trust me, I’ll invite you to try other songs in the future if they seem to suit you.”

“Of course!”

Li Yating exchanged contact information with Wang Mo before leaving.

Wang Mo then looked at the last singer, Chen Yiyi.

Chen Yiyi stood up with a wry smile, “My vocal tone is quite similar to Li Yating’s. Since she’s not suitable, it seems I won’t suit it either. You better find someone else.”

Wang Mo didn’t insist, “Alright.”

After the three left, Liu Zhengwen wore an expression of frustration, “You, kid, why are you so stubborn? You should have agreed to He Zhi just now. She is a B-tier singer. If you gave her this song, with her status, there would have been at least a fifty percent chance to break into the top ten on the new song chart next month. You threw away a great opportunity.”

If He Zhi could have sung “Invisible Wings” and propelled the song into the top ten of the new song chart next month, Wang Mo would have become a composer who consecutively entered the top ten for two months in August and September. It would have been a tremendous honor.

Wang Mo explained, “He Zhi refused to audition, I can’t be sure if her voice matches the song. How can I give her the song in this situation?”

“You!, You!”

Liu Zhengwen could only sigh.

With three failed attempts, only Zheng Wanru and Su Xueyao remained.

On the third day, Zheng Wanru returned from an event and even agreed to audition.

Unfortunately, she still didn’t meet Wang Mo’s expectations.

Now, Su Xueyao was his last hope.

If Su Xueyao also couldn’t meet the criteria, Wang Mo planned to lower his standards a bit and let Li Yating sing the song. With more practice and a little bit of tweaking, the result should still be acceptable.

Days passed.

One day.

Two days.

As the days flew by, only three days remained until the end of August, Wang Mo was about to contact Li Yating to record the song when he received a message: Su Xueyao had finally returned to the company from her trip.

Without hesitation, Wang Mo met Su Xueyao.

The first time he saw Su Xueyao, Wang Mo’s eyes shone with a hint of astonishment.

This girl was much prettier than her photos in the computer files. Standing at 1.62 meters, she wasn’t particularly tall, but she exuded a refreshing and capable temperament, especially with a pair of exceptionally clear and bright eyes.

“Brother Mo, I’m sorry, I’m really sorry. I’ve been too busy this month, so I had to return to the company a bit later than expected.”

Seeing Wang Mo, Su Xueyao repeatedly bowed and apologized.

At the same time, she secretly assessed the former top-tier idol who had once been so well-known in front of her.

He’s really handsome!

Wang Mo glanced at her and then said, “You are a newcomer, right? Why do you have so many gigs?”

Su Xueyao felt a bit embarrassed, “I don’t have any major performances. It’s just some side gigs.”

“Side gigs?”

“Yeah, the competition in the vocal department is quite fierce. If you can’t make a name with the one or two songs the company initially gives you, your chances of debuting new songs are practically zero. People like me, who have been in the vocal department for more than a year without any significant achievements, are the most awkward. I can’t be considered a newcomer, but I’m not qualified as an established artist either.”

Su Xueyao’s voice was crisp and melodious. Even when talking about something bitter, there was no hint of complaint, “So, to survive in the company, we have to take on all kinds of jobs. Now it’s summer vacation, and there are many events outside like—company opening ceremonies, wedding banquets, and graduation parties. They often need singers to perform a song or two to liven up the atmosphere, so I’ve been quite busy.”

Wang Mo understood.

As expected.

If you haven’t made a name for yourself, your life experiences can’t be that glamorous.

Soon, they got to the main topic.

Wang Mo said, “I’ve already explained the basic situation, and I already sent you the electronic sample in advance. What do you think about the song?”

Su Xueyao replied, “I really like this song, but I don’t know if I can meet your standards.”

“Can you try singing a few lines?”

“Sure.”

Su Xueyao took a small sip of water, moistened her throat, and began to sing.

Just after the first two lines, Wang Mo’s eyes lit up.

This girl managed to express the spirit of persistence and dedication in the song. Her voice was clear and distinctive. Although the penetrating power was not that strong, this was just an acoustic performance. With post-production adjustments, it should meet Wang Mo’s expectations.

Soon, the high-note part arrived.

A bright and crisp voice pierced the eardrums, it was almost comparable to the original singer.

Of course, what truly impressed Wang Mo was Su Xueyao’s emotional expression while singing. It seemed as if she had really experienced various setbacks in life, making her emotional delivery in the song look quite authentic.

Wang Mo’s face showed surprise.

Perfect!

The result he had been wanting for over ten days of waiting had finally been delivered and it did not disappoint him.

Soon, Su Xueyao finished her acoustic performance, and she looked a bit nervous as she asked, “Brother Mo?”

Instead of answering, Wang Mo asked, “Su Xueyao, let me ask you a very important question: are you okay with a 50-50 split in earnings between the singer and the lyricist-composer?”

Su Xueyao was taken aback, “Do you mean that after the company’s share, the singer gets 50%, and the composer gets 50%?”

“No!”

Wang Mo shook his head, “It’s an equal split between the singer, lyricist, and composer. In other words, after the company’s share, you only get one-third.”

In both the previous Earth and the current Blue Star, composers and arrangers didn’t receive a share of the earnings but rather a one-time payment.

Su Xueyao fell silent for a moment and asked, “Can you tell me if Brother Mingxing has the same split?”

“Yes.”

Su Xueyao said, “Then I can accept it.”

Finally, a brilliant smile appeared on Wang Mo’s face, “In that case, I’ll entrust this song to you. Later, I’ll send you the complete music sheet. Familiarize yourself with it for a few days. Once you’ve fully mastered the song, we’ll start recording immediately. Let’s aim to release it as soon as possible.”

“Okay.”

Su Xueyao’s face showed excitement, “Thank you, Brother Mo, for trusting me. I’ll go back and practice the song, I won’t let you down.”

Wang Mo smiled, “I’ll be looking forward to it.”

Su Xueyao nodded repeatedly and then hurriedly walked towards the vocal department.

However, just after taking a few steps, she suddenly realized something. It was already the end of August, and even if she familiarized herself with the song for a few more days, by the time she finished recording, plus post-production, the master tape still might not be ready until the early September.

Releasing the song and competing on the charts in September seemed almost impossible.

Didn’t Wang Mo just say to strive for an early release?

What does that mean?

Su Xueyao was a bit confused.