Do you only care about when the cafeteria opens?

Under the gaze of the entire audience, Zhou Li's stiff facial muscles quickly twitched, and she forced out a signature cold expression.

"I don't think it's appropriate. What if there are better songs later?"

Liu Qiang chuckled and said, "Didn't Teacher Zhou just say that most original songs are trash? This original song might be a diamond in the rough. We can't possibly find diamonds in the trash heap every day, can we?"

His status was higher than Zhou Li's, so Zhou Li's sharp tongue only dared to target contestants without any backing. Naturally, she didn't dare to target him.

However, Zhou Li was still a bit unwilling to back down so easily.

"This song actually has quite a few flaws."

"Oh? Please elaborate." Zhang Wanteng became interested, holding his thermos cup and looking at Zhou Li.

Liu Qiang also narrowed his eyes at her.

"As expected of Teacher Zhou, to find flaws even in such a beautiful song!"

"Teacher Zhou, please tell us quickly, what are the flaws?"

Curious and surprised murmurs arose from the audience.

Zhou Li had just been unwilling to admit defeat and had spoken casually. She hadn't expected the audience and the other two judges to take her seriously and ask her to elaborate.

Damn it!

Such a good song, where am I supposed to find flaws for you all?

Are you guys sick? Can you not be so serious?!

If she were given some time, she might have been able to find some so-called flaws from a unique perspective.

But now, time was too short, and she didn't have time to organize her thoughts.

Moreover, to be honest, this song had struck a soft spot in her heart.

Zhou Li was currently immersed in sadness, her mind still lacking oxygen.

But with so many people watching, she couldn't not say anything.

Zhou Li had no choice but to brace herself and say:

"Firstly, this song seems to be about a boy's first love memories.

The gentle, sad melody and the slightly hoarse singing voice perfectly express the boy's young and sorrowful first love, especially the last line:

'I will learn to let you go because I love you too much,'

which fully conveys the pure, unadulterated feelings of a young boy. Although there is the pain of not being able to have you, because I love you, as long as you are happy, it's enough.

The faint sadness, the pure first love, everything is just right."

Cough cough, Zhang Wanteng put down his thermos cup and whispered, "Teacher Zhou, you're supposed to be talking about flaws. Why are you crying?"

"Huh?"

Zhou Li paused awkwardly, wiped her eyes, and realized they were actually wet.

As she was speaking, she was suddenly reminded of her own first love.

Memories of her youth, the handsome and clear figure, the joy of a successful confession, the helplessness and pain of breaking up upon graduation.

These were the softest parts hidden deep in her heart.

They were usually not shown to others unless they resonated with something inexpressible.

For example, a perfectly fitting song.

"Ah, no, it's onions. I put too many onions in the noodles I ate this morning."

Zhou Li explained awkwardly, a million curses rising in her heart.

I wanted to talk about flaws, but I just couldn't think of any, damn it!

Damn it, I can't find any flaws in the musical aspect, but...

Zhou Li's eyes lit up, and she continued, "However, the scope of this song is too small."

"Too small a scope?" Liu Qiang looked at her, puzzled.

"Yes!" Zhou Li nodded with a serious expression, her face full of righteous glory:

"This song is about a boy's heartbreak, but it doesn't mention a girl's heartbreak. This is a disregard and discrimination against women, which goes against the musical theme of equality and universal love that we advocate!

Therefore, I believe that although this song is of good quality, its scope is too narrow."

"???"

The performance hall fell silent, and everyone looked bewildered.

After a long while, someone, full of admiration, gave Zhou Li a thumbs-up: "Teacher Zhou, this punch of yours has obliterated the Great Dao."

"Hahaha! As expected of Teacher Zhou, that mouth of yours can really twist things. If you weren't so ugly, I'd want to rush up and pry your mouth open to see!"

"Awesome, Teacher Zhou, another classic quote!"

The audience was quite pleased.

Of course! Not only did they get to hear such a beautiful song, but they also witnessed Teacher Zhou's astonishing punch. It was worth the ticket price!

Pfft!

Zhang Wanteng spat out a mouthful of tea mixed with goji berries. Liu Qiang handed him a tissue while saying to Zhou Li:

"Teacher Zhou's critique. It's very distinctive, but from a professional musical perspective, this song Quiet is worth an S Card, wouldn't you say?"

Zhou Li nodded. "I was just pointing out the song's shortcomings. As for giving it an S Card, I agree. Newcomers inevitably have flaws, and we should focus on encouragement."

Zhang Wanteng was about to take another sip of tea to moisten his throat, which had been choked just now, when he heard this and almost spat out again.

The audience was stunned.

"Who was it that just said they disagreed with giving an S Card?"

"Is this a change of heart that smooth?"

"This song Quiet can get an S Card, but no matter how good a song is, I can always find flaws, so while you profited, I'm never at a loss?"

Liu Qiang couldn't help but give Zhou Li a thumbs-up. Your skin is too thick, amazing!

"Then, congratulations to contestant Dawei Tianlong for receiving the only S Card in the Jiangsu Province division and directly advancing to the national top 100!"

Liu Qiang announced loudly, and warm applause erupted from the entire venue.

Some audience members started asking if the song Quiet would be released on major music platforms, as they hadn't heard enough just now.

Hearing the audience's discussion, Liu Qiang narrowed his eyes slightly, a strange smile appearing on his face.

At this moment, inside the original creation tent, Lin Mu, upon hearing the judges outside announce his S Card, stood up, walked out of the tent, and descended the stage.

Arriving backstage, the assistant director who had brought him over excitedly walked up and handed him a silver card:

"Congratulations, contestant Dawei Tianlong, this is also the first S Card issued in the second season of our Pure Voice!"

The on-site director was beaming with joy. It was only the first day of the preliminaries, and an original song with the potential to become a hit had already appeared. This was great news for the program team!

The surrounding staff also applauded sincerely. They had heard the song Quiet just now, and it was indeed too beautiful.

This contestant Dawei Tianlong was both handsome and talented. Many female staff members looked at Lin Mu with eyes full of desire and moisture.

"Thank you. My unit's cafeteria is about to start serving. I'll be leaving now."

Lin Mu took the silver S Card, thanked them calmly, and quickly walked towards the backstage exit of the drama center.

If he went back to the factory now, he'd just make it in time for the cafeteria's meal. This small state-owned enterprise might not be good at other things, but the cafeteria chef's skills were truly excellent.

If he hurried back now, he should still be able to grab a portion of steamed pork with rice flour.

The program staff stared blankly at his retreating figure as he disappeared through the doorway, taking a moment to react.

"Cafeteria?"

The on-site director muttered, "You've already received an S Card, but you only care about when the cafeteria opens?"