System: Master Your Life-Chapter 570 - 140: Xu Lin’s Clarity of Mind

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Xu Lin then opened his work account.

A couple of days ago, Xie Ting had already gone to Linxiang to participate in the filming of the 11th season of "Singer".

No idea what the situation is now.

Xu Lin clicked into Xie Ting’s information; his latest update was from this afternoon.

It turns out that the first episode of this season, which was filmed today, is complete.

Since it’s an indoor shoot, there’s no need to specifically shoot it at night. The indoor lighting setup itself creates the evening effect, and it’s not live.

Xie Ting is featured in this first episode along with ten other young singers.

However, Xie Ting is the most well-known among these young singers.

For these people, their time in "Singer" is essentially their moment in the spotlight. Once they exit the stage, they’ll almost be forgotten, with people asking after some time, "Who is this?"

The competition in the entertainment industry is incredibly fierce. Even after going through so much to reach this point, you look up only to find the sky filled with Immortals, while you remain on the ground, or even buried beneath it.

Xu Lin doesn’t worry about Xie Ting ending up like that because he’s a naturally talented contestant, truly heaven-fed, with strong qualifications across the board, plus Xu Lin has his back. So long as he doesn’t encounter injustice, everything should be fine.

Xu Lin plans to have him break through on the "Singer" stage first.

At this moment, Xu Lin responded with a simple "Mm".

Xie Ting replied instantly: "Master, you’re finally online! Crying.jpg"

Xu Lin: "How’s the situation?"

"I smoothly advanced past the first episode; it will air on Monday night at eight on Toilet TV, also streaming simultaneously on Mango platform!"

Xie Ting was quite excited, rambling on, sending ten messages in less than a minute. It’s his first time on a big stage, an opportunity hard-earned, and naturally, he’s thrilled to have advanced.

"Then aim for the championship."

"I don’t dare think about the championship, especially with so many amazing seniors."

"True, it’s unlikely to win the championship."

Xu Lin contemplated and agreed.

"Yes, not very likely."

"You didn’t understand what I meant."

"Master, what do you mean?" Xie Ting humbly asked for guidance.

Xu Lin analyzed: "If a newcomer like you wins the championship, it would embarrass them. Even if their skills aren’t as good, these old-timers in the entertainment industry won’t lower themselves to lose to a newcomer."

"Oh, I got it!"

Xie Ting felt enlightened, "But even without that, I can’t beat these veterans, right? Their singing skills, stage presence, and all aren’t something a young rascal like me can compare with."

Xu Lin: "You’re overthinking it, and honestly, this bunch isn’t all that. Some have sung the same song for decades without changing, and aside from that song, what other works do they have? Many don’t have more than five decent songs to their name. As for stage presence, don’t worry. As long as you sing well and your songs are good, those superficial aspects don’t matter. You’re just starting, so you don’t need to bother with those trivial things. What you should do now is fiercely challenge these people, make them realize, these post-00s are here to cause a stir. Just go for it!"

"Damn, I get it!"

Xie Ting felt enlightened once more.

"But Master, won’t that offend people in the industry?"

"Who gives a damn if it does? Are you a post-00s or not? Hold your head high, worst case scenario, come back if you can’t make it. Being timid like a middle-aged man who got his backbone snapped. Besides, you haven’t signed with any company, so what can they do to you?"

"Master, you’re awesome!"

Xie Ting felt enlightened yet again.

Xu Lin continued: "If you’re a wimp, don’t say you’re my apprentice, or I’d be embarrassed."

"Master, I understand, just go for it."

"Mm, even if you don’t win the championship, bring back the title of ’Uncrowned King’ for me."

"Master, what’s ’Uncrowned King’?"

"Google it."

Xie Ting really went to check, and suddenly felt enlightened. In this context, it means, even if he doesn’t win the championship, his outstanding skills and songs have won over countless fans, making him their true champion.

Then Xu Lin sent him three new songs, two love songs and a folk song.

"Master, are these new songs?"

"Practice these three first, ask me if you need more. Only new songs in the program this time."

"Got it, Master!"

"The goal is to break through the program, make waves, ignore everything else."

"Master, I understand, I’ll definitely give it my all!"

"Mm, if there’s nothing else, I’ll rest now."

"Alright, Master, let’s chat another day."

Xu Lin didn’t reply further, exiting the work account and switching back to his private account.

He happened to see Ning Yuhuan’s message, saying that tomorrow, Monday morning is the School of Economics and Trade’s turn for the flag-raising ceremony, so he needs to get up early.

"What time?"

"Flag raising starts at 7:30, we need to be assembled a few minutes earlier, so try to be up by about 7:15!"

Xu Lin initially didn’t want to go, and this semester, as long as he’s at school, he wakes up at eight. Getting up around seven feels quite troublesome.

But thinking about the flag-raising ceremony being solemn and sacred, he decided not to skip it.

The next morning at seven, Xu Lin arrived at the cafeteria, and had a meal of spicy sour noodles with Ning Yuhuan.

The official flag-raising ceremony was at seven-thirty.

Xu Lin didn’t go to class during the day, as usual on Monday, he was off to the film set.

He typically goes to the set twice a week, occasionally a third time, depending on circumstances.