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Chapter 1015 - 109 Lotus in the Snow

Chapter 1015: Chapter 109 Lotus in the Snow

Although everyone had thought about how Li Changlin would choose, it was undeniable that over eighty percent of the audience felt that it was a wise choice for Li Changlin to get back on the right track.

Going against the judges was a dead end, and even the youngest audience member, a ten-year-old girl, could discern this.

What choice would Li Changlin make—this was a moment eagerly anticipated by all.

"After being criticized and educated by the judges yesterday, Changlin went through some deep self-reflection," he started. "Changlin kept asking himself, why did he come to participate in The Voice? Admittedly, Changlin wanted to be famous, wanted to use the stage of The Voice to achieve something. However, if to achieve that, Changlin had to give up certain things or had to compromise, then that choice isn’t what I want. So, today, Changlin is here to continue singing in his own unique style, hoping for everyone’s support. Here is ’Lotus in the Snow,’ for you all!" With that, Li Changlin quickly provided his answer.

To the surprise of most of the audience, Li Changlin was still persisting with his distinctive style. Was he going to confront the judges to the very end?

Many were initially perplexed, but soon came to a startling realization.

Clap! Clap! Many clapped their hands frantically, with some even standing up from their seats, giving Li Changlin a thumbs-up.

Dreams are important, but sticking to one’s true self is even more precious.

To stick to one’s true self, of course, might mean having to give up certain things.

Yet, the decision Li Changlin made was one that many might compromise on, which made his attitude all the more respectable.

What one doesn’t possess or can’t do, one tends to admire in others.

At that moment, over eighty percent of the audience admired Li Changlin’s actions deeply.

Of course, it helped that Li Changlin himself was quite skilled.

His songs were not only original but also had a very beautiful vocal quality, captivating everyone and drawing them into the lyrics’ meanings.

Soon, the sound of a guitar playing backstage could be heard, and the venue gradually quieted down.

The lights began to go out one by one, until only a white circular beam shone on the stage, with Li Changlin standing in the middle of that circle.

After the intro, Li Changlin slowly lifted the microphone and started to sing softly.

Snowflakes drifting, drifting with how much love.

Snowflakes flying, flying in how many romantic encounters.

The lotus blooms amidst the snow, filled with so many hopes and wishes.

Waiting silently for the beloved, hoping that affection will never change.

Snowflakes, one by one, flying, filling the sky.

...

After singing a short section, applause erupted.

This song was simple, at least the lyrics were straightforward, and the audience, unlike the mentors and judges who were professionals, had their own way of recognizing good music.

Their method was actually more straightforward, reflecting exactly what Li Changlin had previously said in his room: as long as the audience likes it, that’s all that matters.

Yes, that’s exactly what the audience believed: if they like something, or if it sounds good to them, then it’s a good song.

Unlike the mentors and judges, they didn’t have so many rules, so many peculiar opinions to decide the quality of a song.

Really, is judging the quality of a song that difficult!

Obviously, it isn’t—classics become classics primarily because the masses like them.

Songs that the masses don’t like or can’t understand, no matter how much a professional hypes them up, are useless because the masses won’t buy it.

"Didn’t expect Li Changlin to be so talented; I really missed out this time!" Zhang Zhiqian complained, sitting exasperated on his throne; after all, he had formed an alliance with Xie Yixin, but who knew Xie Yixin would double-cross him!

Zhang Zhiqian was humorous in his way, blaming Xie Yixin for being unscrupulous even though he himself had chosen to abstain.

As for Zhou Kaiyu, he also felt deeply gloomy.

In fact, Zhang Yifei was even more annoyed than these two.

It was her usual way of thinking; she believed Li Changlin would certainly mind Ye Xiyao’s status and thus dare not reveal their relationship.

Yet who expected Li Changlin to be such an honest man?

Who he liked, why should it be hidden?

Though this could indeed bring some trouble to Ye Xiyao, Li Changlin would not hide his feelings out of fear of trouble.

Especially since he clearly understood, not speaking out was not protecting Ye Xiyao; instead, it might make Ye Xiyao uncertain, given how absolutely she cared about him.

Troubles are just troubles; Li Changlin was not afraid of them, it was enough to simply face them together with Xi Yao if needed.

It was because of this that Li Changlin disagreed with Zhang Yifei’s statements. Considering that Zhang Yifei and Zhou Kaiyu were considered a model couple in the industry, he hadn’t seen them avoid scandals by keeping a low profile back then!

So, this too was a kind of human nature, mainly reflecting the mentality that what they do themselves is alright, but not for others.

"At that time, I looked at the lyrics and score and thought this song was really good, didn’t expect that Li Changlin singing it would give it even more depth," unlike Zhang Zhiqian and the other three mentors’ psychology, Xie Yixin’s face was full of smiles.

Even because Yu Xiaohao and others suddenly took leave and she had to choose replacements hurriedly, the last revival of Li Changlin provided them with such a great opportunity.

So at this moment, Xie Yixin really wanted to thank Yu Xiaohao and the others.

If those four hadn’t gone out, following the normal procedure, even if Li Changlin wanted to revive, it would probably have taken at least two more days.

But now was undoubtedly the best opportunity because Li Changlin was facing the public judges then, and even if the judges wanted to target Li Changlin, there was no point.

Now that the audience was so supportive and buying in, Xie Yixin felt absolutely no pressure in her heart.

Just by seeing Li Changlin’s popularity among the audience, it was clear that his advancement was no longer an issue.

Compared to the four of them, the judges’ minds were actually much more complicated.

"I didn’t expect, Li Changlin would still dare to sing in his unique style!" Luo Weiting said in surprise.

"This young man is quite talented, actually managing to write such delicate lyrics," Liu Jielun admired deeply in his heart.