After offending capital, my songs became more and more popular.

Chapter 208 "Fulfillment"

"Changing the song on the spot?"

Backstage at the "Music Journey" program, when Yao Shuli on stage announced she was changing songs on the spot, the audience might have erupted in cheers, but the production team backstage was somewhat baffled...

"Director, is this appropriate? Is this okay?" A staff member approached the chief director, Zhao Tian, ​​and said, "Teacher Yao Shuli didn't report this to us either..."

Changing the song on the spot means that all the lighting and stage design prepared in the previous rehearsals are useless. Yao Shuli did say that she wanted the production team to prepare a piano for her before she went on stage, but can a piano really meet all the stage effects?
If a stage accident occurs, wouldn't that be a case of losing more than you gain?
Shen Mingen had gone to great lengths to come and had managed to win two games for her. Under these circumstances, Yao Shuli could only win this game step by step to live up to everything Shen Mingen had done for her.

But what is she doing now...?

"..."

Facing the gazes of the staff, Zhao Tian, ​​the chief director of "The Sound of a Thousand Miles," stroked his chin. After a moment, just as everyone was finally getting impatient, he raised his palm, under the bewildered stares of the group...

"Clap clap..."

They clapped a few times.

Everyone: "???"

Everyone was stunned!

Ber, director, are you crazy?

Nobody's going crazy today!
Even the madman Hajime didn't go mad, so how did he cause you to go mad?
what the hell!

Faced with the questioning looks from the crowd, Director Zhao smiled slightly and then said:

"Teacher Yao Shuli's social skills are truly top-notch."

As soon as these words came out...

"...?"

Everyone was stunned again.

Ber, what does this have to do with interpersonal relationships?!

Wasn't Yao Shuli just "changing songs on the spot" because she was "love-struck"?

How does this relate to interpersonal relationships?
Before anyone could ask, Director Zhao shook his head and explained:
"Our production team promised to let Teacher Ming En perform on stage this time, and he even did it in two episodes. In the PK with Kong Ze, he even widened the score difference so much that Kong Ze was so angry that he lost face on the spot..."

"Won't it be difficult for our production team to explain this to Professor Kong Ze?"

"Hmm... Ah..." The staff members listened in a daze, and nodded in agreement.

Director Zhao continued, "The song that Ms. Yao Shuli just sang doesn't seem to be related to our 'history' theme at all; it's most likely a love song..."

"If she sings this, we can easily use 'off-topic' as an excuse to make her lose this round..."

"Even though their team might lose later and they might have to stay in tents, at least they gave Kong Ze face. In the end, Kong Ze's team won the team battle, so we can give Kong Ze an explanation."

"Even if it's just singing love songs, if it's just for Teacher Ming En, he won't have much of an objection. In terms of fostering a relationship, his efforts won't be in vain."

"Teacher Yao Shuli's approach is truly a win-win situation."

Director Zhao spoke at length, and finally, with admiration in his eyes, he looked at Yao Shuli's delicate and pretty face captured on the camera screen, and said in a gesture of praise:

"No wonder she comes from a prestigious family, her emotional intelligence is off the charts."

"..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the staff in the control room fell silent. They looked at each other, completely bewildered...

What Director Zhao said, you could say it's wrong, but it also makes perfect sense...

You're right...

They always felt it was a bit outrageous, wondering if Yao Shuli really had that high emotional intelligence!
Director Zhao, you've gone a bit too far with your debate on the classics!

However, regardless of the circumstances, the production team will not stop Yao Shuli's actions.

Under these circumstances, the staff carried a milky-white piano onto the stage, tuned it, and then handed the stage over to Yao Shuli...

Dressed in a white dress and sitting at the piano, Yao Shuli seemed to glow. Her long, slender, white index fingers gently rested on the black and white keys, and the next moment...

"Ding-dong..."

A gentle melody began to play from her fingertips and quickly resonated in the ears of every audience member.

"Oh!"

"Whoa hoho!"

At the scene, the cheers of the audience were still high. The temperature after sunset was only 21 or 22 degrees Celsius, which was very pleasant to behold. The comfortable environment, the lively atmosphere, and the rising smoke made everyone's emotions even more excited.

In front of the camera, Yao Shuli's almond-shaped eyes were fixed on the man looking at her with a helpless expression in the shadows below the stage, where the stage lights just didn't reach.

Her pretty face flushed slightly as she played the piano and sang:

……

"Finally, this decision has been made..."

I don't care what others say...

"As long as you feel the same way, definitely~"

"I'm willing to go with you to the ends of the earth..."

I know it won't be easy.

……

The song "Courage" was written by Shen Mingen on the spot for Yao Shuli during the "Peak Singer Challenge" because she was not feeling well and did not have time to prepare a song.

Knowing that the powerful figures behind the scenes might use Yao Shuli to threaten him, Shen Ming'en prepared a backup plan and also prepared another song for Yao Shuli, namely "Beautiful China"...

In the end, those capitalists who were itching to change their ways couldn't resist their temptations. Yao Shuli ended up singing "Beautiful China," but the song "Courage" was temporarily put on hold.

Shen Mingen had actually mentioned to Yao Shuli that if they wanted to release an album but lacked songs, they could use this as a filler.

Upon hearing this, Yao Shuli didn't know whether she should call Shen Ming'en Versailles or not. A work of "Courage" of this caliber could easily be the title track of a top-tier singer. Are you serious about just filling in the blanks?!

She verbally agreed, but she was never used to accepting kindness from others without a reason, even if that person was Shen Ming'en, so to this day she has never used it...

Today...

She was well aware that choosing to sing "Courage" might hand over her team's victory to someone else, and her first experience of staying in a hotel instead of a tent on the show "Sound Journey" might also be ruined, but...

She just wanted to sing it for Shen Ming'en.

I just felt that this song needed to be given to him on a suitable occasion.

Yao Shuli, who comes from a family of opera performers, is absolutely a "textbook-level" vocal control artist. She is more than capable of handling this type of love song. In addition, with her "genuine feelings" for Shen Mingen, even the slightest breath during her performance captivated the audience!

"Ahhhh!!!"

The audience in the audience were thoroughly enjoying the sweet moments! The live stream chat was also flooded with comments!

Are you two here to show off your love today?!

[This is too much!]

【Ugh! You two are practically giving me diabetes!】

[Hakkin, you bastard, look at that worthless grin on your face!]

[This show shouldn't be called "A Journey of Sound," it should be called "The Love Diary of Mingli Couple"!]

……

The camera on the show "Sound Journey" focused on Shen Ming'en in the audience at that moment. Shen Ming'en was wearing a mask, but the corners of his mouth were harder to suppress than an AK, constantly turning up, up and up again. That's why people say his smile is worthless!
That's so cheap!
These two are totally love-struck!
A superstar who is currently the most popular and sought-after artist in the Chinese music scene would rather wear a mask and not show his face, and accept this "humiliation" in order to do something for the other party.
Another option is to change songs on the spot and sing a piece that sounds like a "live confession."

that is!
Don't you two ever consider how the audience feels?

We were forced to swallow such a huge mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), and so many viewers, both online and offline, were completely numb!
That being said...

Everyone was genuinely excited.

The moment Yao Shuli sang "Courage," the number of people watching the live stream simultaneously exceeded 50 million, setting a new record and even approaching the number of viewers during the five rounds of competition in the final episode of "Chinese Music Awards: Red Song Season" a few days ago, where Shen Mingen was also present.

Just imagine how terrifying it is!

……

"My heart keeps rehearsing and convincing itself..."

"What I fear most is you suddenly saying you want to give up~"

The melody danced with her fingertips, and perhaps the lyrics weren't quite right, because she briefly looked away while singing this line, only continuing to sing to Shen Ming'en when the chorus began:

"Love truly takes courage."

"Come and face the six-eyed flying fish!"

"As long as you give me a single affirming look, my love has meaning."

Along the way, from "Others never agree, and even reason does not allow it, but I still devote myself to it and do not feel the pain" in "Courage" to "As long as you give me a look of affirmation, my love has meaning", Yao Shuli said that she has experienced a lot with Shen Mingen and has witnessed him step by step to where he is today.

Although Shen Mingen is no longer the same person he used to be, and even the giants of the Chinese entertainment industry can't do anything about him, he is still willing to do anything for her unconditionally, which is what moves Yao Shuli the most.

She sang loudly:

We all need courage.

"Believe that you will be together!"

"I can feel you in the crowded place..."

"Your true heart is in my palm!"

……

"Wow!!!"

"Ahhhh!!!"

The moment the complete verses and choruses of "Courage" opened and ended in a magnificent fashion, countless viewers got goosebumps.

In this song "Courage," we heard a lot. We heard Yao Shuli's attitude and what Shen Ming'en, the lyricist and composer, wanted to convey.

"Love truly needs courage to face gossip and rumors," this lyric is practically the soul of the song. It's about staying true to yourself and not being swayed by outside opinions. This attitude applies not only to love but can also be extended to the courage to make life choices.

Just like Shen Mingen and Yao Shuli, they were never favored by others, not only because they often spent little time together and were separated, but also because of Shen Mingen's relationship with those capitalists...

But those are just rumors. As long as they don't care and as long as they stand firmly for each other, no matter how difficult the road ahead may be, they won't be walking alone.

The line, "My heart keeps rehearsing and convincing myself, I'm most afraid that you'll suddenly say you want to give up," was what Shen Ming'en, as the creator, wanted to convey to Yao Shuli, and now Yao Shuli, as the singer, wants to convey to Shen Ming'en.

Just thinking about these things makes it impossible for the audience not to be moved by their genuine emotions!

The excitement was palpable, partly due to the reunion of the "Mingli CP" and the real-life stories that brought the song to life; and partly due to the high quality of the song itself!
Although the melody and lyrics of "Courage" are not that complicated, it is incredibly catchy. The chorus is memorable after just one listen, and you can hum the melody unconsciously. This level of work is not uncommon for Shen Ming'en, but for most singers, it is definitely a "golden hit" in the pop music scene!
At this moment, whether it's the work, the performance, Shen Ming'en and Yao Shuli themselves, or the emotions they expressed, it can definitely be ranked among the "famous moments in the Chinese music scene"!

It's just...

Occasionally, viewers can't help but joke:

[Hajime, you bastard...you really are...]

[You've only ever written two songs for Yao Shuli, one called "Courage" and the other "Courage." How much do you want to encourage her to muster her courage?]

[Pfft... You know what, you really shouldn't say that!]

[Yao Shuli: I give up, you old fool!]

……

"If my strength and willfulness accidentally hurt you!"

"Could you gently remind me..."

"I was too impatient!"

"I'm even more afraid of missing you!"

……

The chorus, climax, and transitions were all incredibly moving. Although the theme of "A Journey of Sound" today was "history," and Yao Shuli went off-topic, in terms of the quality of the work and the overall stage performance tonight, Yao Shuli's performance was no less impressive than Shen Ming'en's previous works, "Loyalty to the Country" and "Borrowing Five Hundred Years from Heaven."

Humans are emotional beings; genuine feelings are always present, which will inevitably stimulate the brain and lead people to make "irrational" decisions.

This leads to...

Ultimately, Yao Shuli's vote count was ridiculously high!

Having said that…

Ultimately, the production team ruled that Yao Shuli had lost because she had "gone off-topic."

Viewers had their opinions, but they weren't too big of a deal, since Yao Shuli's "deliberate digression" is something that can't be easily cleared up...

"Ugh……"

After listening to the entire performance, Shen Ming'en couldn't help but sigh helplessly, and looked at Yao Shuli with a bitter smile.

Since she wants to stay in a tent, I'll just stay with her in the tent for the night...

After tonight, I have to leave again. Who knows when we'll see each other again?

Next, Shen Ming'en will attend the CCTV's call for submissions for the National Day theme song. His prepared work is "As You Wish".

……

(End of this chapter)