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Chapter 477: Chapter 453: The Third Voice_1

The recording of the show ended.

It definitely wouldn’t be broadcast for now.

Today is Sunday, and according to the program’s notice, the show would be broadcast next Sunday.

Moreover, it would be simultaneously broadcast on the second TV station and several major video websites, to maximize its impact!

Lin Yuan didn’t linger for long and went straight home.

He let Lil Goodoong take care of the Prince of Lanling’s costume and other stuff. He would wear them again for the recording of the next episode. However, Lin Yuan needed to thoroughly summarize this competition…

Winning the first place is a matter of joy.

But for a show that records many episodes in advance, winning first place once doesn’t mean much, especially since this win was not based entirely on Lin Yuan’s strength.

The voting situation was the most direct indicator!

Lin Yuan and White Swan had tied votes, but the distribution of votes was interesting:

“The audience voted two fewer times for White Swan than for me, and the panel of judges voted four fewer times. But the number of votes from the judges was ten more than mine, so I won the audience and panel votes, but lost to the judges…”

The audience and the public panel were more emotional.

It was quite unique for Lin Yuan to perform a male-female duet alone. Plus, the melody of “Bracing the Chill” was catchy, so everyone was willing to vote for him.

But the judges were relatively rational.

They also gave high votes. After all, there was no trace of falsetto in Lin Yuan’s performance. This was quite incredible, but ultimately, they preferred White Swan.

Why?

Because the song chosen by White Swan was more challenging than Lin Yuan’s, and White Swan’s singing skills were better than Lin Yuan’s. Therefore, Lin Yuan shared the first place with White Swan, but his disadvantage was unmistakable—

The manifestation of singing skills!

You should know that Lin Yuan’s first place was enhanced with the freshness of the audience!

Of course, him singing both male and female voices was quite stunning. The first time seeing this kind of live performance would definitely leave the audience in—

A stunned state!

The reality did develop as Lin Yuan envisioned.

But…

If Lin Yuan uses the same strategy in the next round, although the audience will still think it’s stunning, the degree of astonishment will definitely be reduced.

At least, the increased votes won’t be as many as the first time.

It’s like when a youngster first watches an adult movie, unavoidable blushing and excitement, but after watching many times, the novelty wears off…

Of course, they still like watching it, but they won’t get so excited anymore.

“So I still need to work on my singing skills. If my singing skills don’t improve, although I won’t be eliminated within a few rounds, as I encounter stronger opponents, revealing my weakness is just a matter of time.”

Lin Yuan had a strong sense of caution.

Having two voices was indeed very powerful, and this unique aspect would have global appeal.

But in a highly professional music program, this strategy won’t work all the time.

Especially when it comes to the judges who place extreme importance on a singer’s vocal skills.

His vocal skills must improve!

Though time was somewhat tight, he still needed to make an effort.

Lin Yuan decided to start practicing his singing skills seriously tomorrow.

Just at this moment.

The System suddenly presented a prompt: “The host’s need has been detected. Would the host be willing to pay for the System’s services and receive professional vocal training provided by the System?”

“…”

Lin Yuan was taken aback.

He originally intended to ask the company’s vocal coach for assistance with his vocal training, but surprisingly, the System was now running a business!

He asked, “Are there any special benefits?”

System: “I can assure you that the vocal training provided to the host is the most scientific on Blue Star.”

“How much?”

“Fifty million.”

Spending fifty million for a bunch of vocal training knowledge?

For most people, this deal isn’t a good one.

But for Lin Yuan, it’s worth it!

He immediately said, “Deal.”

System: “Please ensure that the host is undisturbed.”

Lin Yuan locked the door, and then lied comfortably on the bed: “I’m ready.”

“Countdown in three seconds, three, two, one…”

With the System’s prompt, Lin Yuan suddenly found the scene before his eyes changed.

He was in a virtual voice classroom.

There were many voice instruments around him.

In front of him was a virtual figure.

This is the System’s Virtual Space!

When Lin Yuan used Yang Zhongming’s character card to learn composition, he would also appear in this Virtual Space.

He looked up.

Lin Yuan stared at the figure in front of him, feeling very unfamiliar.

He couldn’t even see their face clearly. Perhaps this was some incarnation of the System?

“I am your vocal coach.”

The figure spoke in a mature male voice: “I will be training your voice. You have three types of voices. If you can use these three voices flexibly, your voice will have various effects. This is the first lesson I’m going to give you.”

“Three voices?”

Lin Yuan subconsciously responded: “I only have two.”

He had his original male voice, plus the female voice provided by the System.

Surely falsetto doesn’t count?

Falsetto is only a singing technique that makes use of breath control.

The void figure spoke emotionlessly: “After your throat was injured, you accidentally gained a voice similar to a husky voice.”

Lin Yuan paused: “Husky voice?”

Boom!

A flash of insight surged in his brain, Lin Yuan suddenly understood the figure’s meaning:

“You mean, the voice that formed due to my illness after my throat was injured is still there…”

Lin Yuan’s vocal cords had been injured before.

After the injury, Lin Yuan could no longer sing.

Because his voice was no longer magnetic, instead, it sounded somewhat hoarse.

It might not be noticeable when talking normally, but once he started singing, the hoarseness was inescapable.

Technically, this voice wasn’t bad, it certainly wasn’t unpleasant.

But the problem was…

Lin Yuan couldn’t use this voice!

Out of his love for singing, Lin Yuan had tried to sing with this voice.

But every time he forcefully used it, he would endure pain from his throat.

The longer he sang, and the higher the pitch, the more intense the pain, like tearing!

Or in other words:

This voice did sound nice, but Lin Yuan couldn’t use it. Using it would be torture!

Once, he had withstood the pain and sang two songs. The pitch wasn’t too high, but he ended up with a severe throat inflammation that night. He couldn’t even eat, and it took a week’s rest before he could speak again.

This was the direct reason why Lin Yuan gave up singing.

What kind of a singer struggles to complete a full song?

Besides…

Lin Yuan gives people the impression that he rarely speaks.

Before his throat was damaged, it wasn’t like that. He could even converse happily with others, certainly not cherishing his words like gold as he does now.

Unfortunately, after his voice broke, he couldn’t speak much. Because the more he spoke, the more he strained his voice.

“Hmm.”

“Oh.”

“Okay.”

“…”

Admittedly, he does come off as aloof. Lin Yuan often gives the impression of being a man of few words, preferring to stay silent most of the time.

But the reason behind it was quite helpless.

A while ago, the System repaired Lin Yuan’s voice, his voice once again became full of magnetism. Subconsciously, he thought the “smoky” voice he had after being injured had disappeared.

There’s no regret about that.

Though that voice was nice, he just couldn’t use it.

What’s the use of a beautiful voice if he can’t use it?

But, listening to this Phantom’s words, it seemed like his “smoky” voice has not disappeared?

“Yes.”

As if guessing Lin Yuan’s thoughts, the Phantom said faintly:

“This voice is still hidden in your vocal cords and you can make use of it now.”

Lin Yuan: “…”

So, he truly has three voices?

After the System repaired his throat and returned his original voice, the “smoky” voice didn’t disappear either?

Hmm.

The voice is not exactly like the commonly known “smoky” voice, but more like a variant of it, and indeed created a very similar effect.

“Let me try.”

Lin Yuan’s heart started pounding.

If he could use this voice, Lin Yuan would indeed have three voices! A male voice, an ethereal female voice, and a variant “smoky” voice caused by illness…

For a singer, this is an irresistible temptation!

He began to sing anxiously. It was a classic Blue Star song that required a smokey voice to sing.

Without that smoky voice, one couldn’t capture the essence of the song.

But singing the first line, Lin Yuan shook his head.

It was still his original voice.

He started to recall his voice post-injury. He continued to try but he still failed.

He couldn’t help but look at the Phantom. Was this System’s incarnation really not tricking him?

Did that injured voice truly exist?

“No need to look at me.”

The Phantom said, “This is bound to be a challenging task, but you should be able to find that voice again because it has caused you agony in the past.”

Lin Yuan felt helpless.

He did indeed detest that voice.

Because he couldn’t sing with it.

That voice continuously reminded Lin Yuan that his dreams of music had comprehensively collapsed, and that his throat was useless.

All he can do now is to keep trying.

The result was repeated attempts, repeated failures…

“Keep going!”

That Phantom’s voice was still utterly devoid of any emotion.

Lin Yuan paused. “Will my voice be affected?”

Excessive singing could damage the throat, Lin Yuan’s priority was to protect his vocal cords.

The System replied: “This is the System’s conscious space. It won’t harm your throat, but the things you learn here still need to be practiced in reality to be mastered.”

Lin Yuan understood.

This investment of fifty million was totally worth it.

Since singing excessively here wouldn’t harm his throat, he could fully let loose.

Keep practicing!

The dogged determination in Lin Yuan’s bones had been ignited.

Keep searching for the right feel.

Then continue failing…

Ever since he got the System, Lin Yuan hadn’t tasted the bitterness of failure for quite some time.

But today, in this System Space, Lin Yuan had tasted all the lost failures of his life.

He had lost track of time.

When he failed again, Lin Yuan didn’t doubt the System, but himself instead.

His confidence started to waver.

He almost lost the courage to open his mouth and sing, even though practicing here won’t overload his vocal cords.

He fell silent.

The Phantom also unusually fell quiet, without urging Lin Yuan to continue.

In a trance,

Lin Yuan recalled a scene he once experienced.

It was inside a hospital.

Lin Yuan was lying on the hospital bed, his eyes vacant.

From the distance, fragments of conversations floated to him:

“It’s fortunate we got here in time, otherwise his life might have been in danger…”

“We used some stimulating drugs. His body will be swollen for some time. Despite controlling the illness this time, there will still be sequelae…”

“I heard he was a student in a vocal music department…”

“I’m sorry, but he might not be able to sing in the future anymore. But compared to his life, a damaged voice is nothing. At least he can still talk…”

Lin Yuan on the hospital bed suddenly sat up, resisting the pain. He opened his mouth.

He was singing.

But as soon as his voice sounded, his throat sent a sharp pain.

But he didn’t care about the pain, he was fearful and shocked to discover how unfamiliar his voice had become.

“…”

The memory ended.

Lin Yuan’s eyes held a touch of sadness.

He subconsciously started to sing a few lines.

This time, the voice that echoed in the Virtual Space was rough, possessing a strong grainy feel, a haunting smokiness, and a lingering sense of sadness. It was exactly the same as the voice that had resounded in the hospital that day, and the voice he had retained for several years after he was injured.

The only difference was…

Lin Yuan’s throat no longer hurt.

He had found his third voice.