50: Far Away From Home

After giving the USB drive to Kim Ji-soo, Xu Zhiyou entered the recording studio. Soon after, Teddy Oppa and Kwon Ji-yong also walked in.

The four of them saw the two and bowed in unison to greet them, "Teddy Oppa, GD Oppa..."

"No need to be so polite, Kim Ji-soo, I'll help her record."

"Okay, Teddy Oppa!"

After importing the instrumental track and opening the sheet music, Teddy Oppa was also very curious about Xu Zhiyou's new song. After reading it, he felt that Xu Zhiyou truly lived up to her reputation as a genius.

"Far Away From Home" is a typical Pop-dance style work.

The lyrics express longing for home and the feeling of loneliness in a foreign land, while also conveying hope and an optimistic attitude towards the future.

The melody is excellent. Although there is sadness in the lyrics, it is not as impactful as the passionate tune.

It is a rare good song, and completing it cost Xu Zhiyou many brain cells.

After getting ready in the recording studio, Xu Zhiyou looked up and saw Teddy Oppa sitting at the control console. She asked with some confusion, "Teddy Oppa, why did you two come?"

"Just curious to come and listen to your song. It's good, very high quality." He gave a thumbs-up to show his admiration.

"Alright, I'm ready, let's start."

It didn't matter who it was. She didn't need guidance, and besides, Teddy Oppa couldn't guide her anyway. That's how confident someone from the Juilliard School is.

Kim Ji-soo and the other three, along with Kwon Ji-yong, also found headphones and started listening. They were all curious to what extent this song was good enough to make Teddy Oppa nod his head in approval.

As the intro began, everyone was immediately captivated. This was the rhythm of a heartbeat, easily capturing their hearts.

"I'm loving living every single day, (I am so enjoying every day of my life)

but sometimes I feel so .... (but only occasionally do I feel this way)"

Xu Zhiyou performed this song with her ethereal voice. As soon as she started singing, the few people exchanged glances, especially Kim Ji-soo and the other three.

This goddess, whose voice made people want to cry the moment she opened her mouth, turned out to be the crazy woman who made them grit their teeth.

Park Chaeyoung looked at Xu Zhiyou, who was singing seriously. Even as a woman, she felt inexplicably moved, though the song carried a faint sense of melancholy.

Through her unique vocalization and breath control, Xu Zhiyou infused sincere emotion into every note, thereby touching the hearts of listeners.

"and who can heal those tiny broken hearts, (who can heal those broken hearts)

and what are we to be. (what will become of us)"

After listening to the entire song, the few people only felt their minds clear, their moods soothed, and their hearts calm.

Teddy Oppa was truly impressed, and even regretted supporting Yang Hyun-suk in letting her debut in a group. If she were to go solo, she would be an invincible existence.

"Good, there are still some minor flaws, let's do it again." Mainly, he wanted to hear her sing live again.

Xu Zhiyou felt it was very good. Her breath was stable, the rhythm was accurate, and she was even very satisfied with her own emotional delivery. Where were the flaws? She was very confident in her singing skills.

"Are there? Which part? I'll pay attention!"

"Uh!!!" Could Teddy Oppa say he just wanted to hear it again?

"What's wrong?" Xu Zhiyou saw his hesitant look. If there was a problem, he should just say it! She wasn't petty.

"I can't quite put my finger on it, it just doesn't feel right. Let's do it again."

Kwon Ji-yong looked at Teddy Oppa in confusion. He felt it was very good! Where was the problem? He hadn't heard anything wrong.

"Teddy Oppa, I think it's great! Look at my tears."

Kwon Ji-yong only felt that this song captivated people instantly. One could easily become immersed in this seemingly ordinary yet passionately turbulent gentle voice.

Although there was sadness, despair, and helplessness in the lyrics, it was no less impactful than the powerful melody.

Teddy Oppa glared at him and said, "Do you have more experience, or do I? Listen to me, let's do it again."

"Uh! You do, then let's do it again. I also want to hear it again."

Xu Zhiyou didn't mind. If it weren't for rushing to eat, she would have wanted to record it a few more times. Now that Teddy Oppa requested it, then let's do it again!

With the warm-up, the emotional delivery in the second take was more intense, expressing that helplessness, confusion, and the longing for a spiritual home.

Teddy Oppa still wanted her to do it again, but seeing the five people beside him shedding tears, he really couldn't bring himself to ask.

Kim Jennie is very emotional, and having lived alone abroad since she was young, she felt as if this song was singing about her. This song was her favorite among all the songs she had ever heard.

The feeling of the lyrics was very warm. The opening lyrics were full of love, innocent beauty, and positive energy.

Park Chaeyoung and Lisa had traveled far from home since childhood, and were even more susceptible to this kind of parting sorrow.

When Xu Zhiyou came out, she saw several people in tears and secretly admired herself.

"Although I know I'm amazing, your reactions make me a little overwhelmed!"

Park Chaeyoung wiped away her tears, looked at her, and joked, "Wuwu! You owe me tears. This song is alright, so let's just count it as interest."

Kim Ji-soo, who was still savoring the song, was pulled back to reality by Park Chaeyoung's shameless behavior. Kim Jennie also looked at her speechlessly.

Lisa went straight for the kill: "You? If I gave it to you, could you sing it with this kind of feeling? It's not that I look down on you, but you really need to practice more."

"Yah!"

Lisa continued, "Chaeyoung! For this type of song, emotional resonance is just as important as technique. You're really not there yet, you still need to practice. Giving it to you would be a waste."

"I was just joking, why are you so serious? Besides, am I that shameless?!"

"Yes!"

"Yah! Lalisa."

"Shut up, if you two keep arguing, I'll throw you out."

These two idiots argue every time they meet, but miss each other when they're apart. Xu Zhiyou somewhat understood why fans shipped them; it was quite magical.

While the two of them were bickering, Teddy Oppa had already finished producing the song. There was no need for vocal tuning or anything else; the instrumental track was already perfect enough.

Xu Zhiyou saw that Teddy Oppa was even helping her with the production. Was he that considerate?

"Teddy Oppa, you're so free that you have time to produce a song for me? It's not like I can't do it myself."

"Who's helping you? Don't flatter yourself. After I've produced it, it's convenient for me to copy a version, saving me the trouble of having to ask you for it!"

Kwon Ji-yong heard this and also sat down to start copying. Looking at their demeanor, this song wouldn't be released anytime soon, so he might as well get a copy for himself first.

Xu Zhiyou saw them like this and was completely indifferent. It was even better if someone else did the work, saving her the trouble.

"Are you done copying? If you're done, give me the USB drive."

"Not yet! There are still four here?" Kim Jennie also took out her phone, plugged it in, and started copying.

"Hurry up, I want to go eat when you're done. I'm starving."

After copying, Park Chaeyoung leaned her head towards her: "Oh, by the way, when are you planning to release this song? Didn't you say you had an idea for an MV shoot? What kind?"

"Adult matters, little kids shouldn't pry. My business is done, time to eat!"

Park Chaeyoung didn't mind being rebuffed. She shamelessly leaned in again, pestering her in various ways, while Kim Ji-soo and the other three watched speechlessly.

"Jisoo, why is Chaeyoung so much like, uh, how should I put it? It's just..." Kim Jennie wasn't very good at describing it yet.

Kim Ji-soo had heard Xu Zhiyou use this term many times and directly said, "A simp!"

"Yes, yes, yes, exactly a simp!"

Lisa also didn't quite understand. The Park Chaeyoung she knew was strong-willed, very strong-willed, and very hard on herself, the type who was ruthless and spoke little.

She never expected that after Xu Zhiyou came, she would completely lose her dignity. When two thick-skinned people clashed, it was truly invincible.