AFVSIBS ### Chapter 196: A Classic Song in Ten Minutes
When he heard Zhou Chen's words, Kang Wenhua couldn't help but feel a deep sense of disbelief.
Although he wasn't involved in the music industry, as a famous director, he had encountered many musicians.
If it was a matter of writing something casually, producing a song in ten minutes wouldn't be too difficult.
However, to create an excellent song based on a specific theme in just ten minutes was a different level of challenge.
"Zhou Chen, you’re not joking with us, are you?" Even Zhao Liang, who was beside them, thought this was highly improbable and, to ease the tension, suggested that Zhou Chen might be joking.
But Wan Fangfang had witnessed Zhou Chen's talent firsthand, so she knew that he must have his reasons for saying so.
"No, no, no, I'm not joking. If you're willing to wait ten minutes, I can compose a theme song for 'Tianlong' that fits perfectly," Zhou Chen answered confidently.
"Alright, we'll stay here and drink tea while we wait. If I'm satisfied, I'm willing to pay one million for the rights to use the song as the theme for 'Tianlong'," Kang Wenhua generously offered.
"Sure, please wait here. Fangfang, stay with them. I'll be right back."
Wan Fangfang nodded, and Zhou Chen got up and returned to his computer.
He had already reviewed the general plot of Kang Wenhua's new work, "Tianlong."
It was quite similar to the "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" (Tianlong Babu) from Earth.
"Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" had a very good theme song called "A Difficult Scripture." This song was a classic in both martial arts style and Cantonese music.
It was said to be one of the most challenging Cantonese songs to sing on Earth.
However, for Zhou Chen, it was no problem at all. He had sung it several times on Earth and had collaborated with Zhou Tianwang multiple times.
So, he was very familiar with this song.
He quickly typed out the lyrics of "A Difficult Scripture" on the keyboard, then used software to compose the melody from his memory.
In the lounge, Kang Wenhua still couldn't quite believe it and asked Wan Fangfang, "Miss Wan, do you really think Zhou Chen can write a song in ten minutes?"
"Director Kang, to be honest, if it were anyone else, I might think they were bragging. But for Zhou Chen, I believe anything is possible. I’ve seen him compose excellent songs in very short periods many times," Wan Fangfang replied.
"No wonder the public says Zhou Chen is a musical genius. Now I understand why."
"Zhou Chen's musical talent isn’t just in the speed and quality of his compositions; it's also in his singing skills. I've been in the industry for so long, and I've never seen an artist as versatile as him," Kang Wenhua commented.
"Yes, ever since Zhou Chen participated in my show, I’ve been amazed by his extraordinary talent. It’s as if he was born for music," Zhao Liang couldn't help but add.
"You all praise him so much, now I really look forward to hearing the song he composes."
Just as Kang Wenhua finished speaking, Zhou Chen returned with a printed copy of "A Difficult Scripture" and handed it to him.
"This..."
Kang Wenhua glanced at his watch and was too shocked to speak.
"That was too fast! Didn't you say ten minutes? It’s only been eight!"
Kang Wenhua immediately exclaimed.
### Chapter 196: A Classic Song in Ten Minutes
"Yes, Zhou Chen, your speed is astonishing! We could have waited a bit longer," Zhao Liang also showed an incredulous expression.
"Take a look first. If you're not satisfied, I can make adjustments," Zhou Chen replied, handing out the lyrics of "A Difficult Scripture" to each of them.
"Alright, let me read the lyrics first," Kang Wenhua, not being from a musical background, could only focus on the lyrics.
"These lyrics are excellent; they perfectly fit my new work 'Tianlong'," he exclaimed, visibly excited after reading the lyrics of "A Difficult Scripture."
"Zhou Chen, if I’m not mistaken, this is a Cantonese song, right? I noticed the wording and phrasing are more in Cantonese," Zhao Liang, being experienced, quickly identified it as a Cantonese song.
"Yes, it's a Cantonese song. Just reading the lyrics doesn’t do it justice. How about we go to the practice room, and I'll sing it for you? Then you'll know if it suits 'Tianlong' as the theme song," Zhou Chen suggested.
Kang Wenhua, delighted, agreed, "Great, I’m looking forward to hearing you sing 'A Difficult Scripture'."
"Alright then, Fangfang, could you contact the staff and get things ready?" Zhou Chen asked.
"No problem," Wan Fangfang nodded, making a call to the staff to prepare everything.
Once in the practice room, Zhou Chen handed the sheet music for "A Difficult Scripture" to the staff. Soon, the melody filled the room.
As the music began, Zhou Chen started singing:
Swallowing wind, kissing rain, burying the sunset,
Never wavering;
Chasing mountains, driving the sea, treading snowy paths,
Never despairing;
Plucking flowers, raising a toast, but shattering,
The mad sentiments of the world;
With these two eyes, against a hundred arms,
Or a thousand hands, they can't be stopped...
From the very beginning, the powerful opening left everyone in the room astonished.
They never expected "A Difficult Scripture" to have such an impact when sung. It was so free-spirited, so full of martial arts spirit, so full of the essence of the Jianghu (martial arts world).
And Zhou Chen's Cantonese was impeccable!
His singing skill was incredible!
His emotional delivery was deeply moving!
His overall talent was unbelievably versatile!
At that moment, everyone was completely won over by Zhou Chen’s multifaceted talent.
Kang Wenhua, in particular, had already made up his mind: he was determined to secure "A Difficult Scripture" as the theme song, and nothing could change that.
Zhou Chen noticed their expressions but, being a seasoned and experienced singer, he wasn't swayed by the reactions of the people around him.
He continued to sing "A Difficult Scripture" with true emotion, immersing himself in the world of martial arts.
This was a habit he had cultivated over many years in his previous life: to fully immerse himself in the emotions of a song to better convey its message.
After finishing the song, he withdrew from the emotional state and said with a faint smile, "I’m done."
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