Entertainment Era: Starting with Teaching Sister Meng to Sing

"This little girl has a very bad temper."

"A bit arrogant."

"Is Xingcan suppressing newcomers again? How badly must they be bullied for them to be so shameless?"

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The veteran singers, who had already finished their performances, were discussing it backstage.

The host's hand was trembling as he held up the microphone, and he kept giving the directors' room a look, asking them to remind him how to handle the situation.

Fortunately, the show was pre-recorded, and the director didn't pay much attention to the hostility in Meng Ziyi's words. He even thought that if Meng Ziyi performed well later, this interview could be edited into the beginning of the show to generate buzz.

Standing on the stage, Meng Ziyi felt a surge of exhilaration. She secretly praised Wang Xiaozhou for being a true creator, for teaching her such a simple sentence with such power and satisfaction!

When the stage lights went out and came back on, the backstage band was already ready. The piano and guitar came in together, playing classical Chinese melodies, instantly exuding a strong sense of江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry).

The intro was unexpectedly short, and Meng Ziyi immediately began speaking while holding the microphone:

"At the ends of the earth lies wind and sand, and the stories of the mortal world are called longing."

The sword is sheathed and hidden in an ordinary household, beneath the eastern fence.

A secluded temple amidst the wild clouds and cranes.

"Wow, that's quite a way of pronouncing words."

"Hmm, she has a bit of a female knight-errant vibe."

"The lyrics and composition are amazing! Which Hong Kong or Taiwan master is promoting this new talent?"

Lin Zhixuan and Huang Ma were discussing backstage.

Those who truly understand music can tell the quality of a song just from the first one or two lines. These two people commented that it's no less than mine!

The version of "Red Dust Inn" sung by Meng Ziyi is actually the version performed by Teacher Tian Zhen at the Time Concert. It is characterized by its crisp pronunciation and strong rhythm.

At that time, Teacher Tian Zhen had been out of the public eye for a long time. Her first song after returning to the music scene once again demonstrated her dominance. This song even took her back to the top of the hot song chart for a month.

The personal experience and the artistic conception of the song are perfectly integrated. Teacher Tian Zhen's dashing and carefree spirit is still fresh in Wang Xiaozhou's memory.

At the time, some netizens summarized that compared with Jay Chou's version, Jay Chou's version was like a great grudge that had not yet been avenged, while Tian Zhen's version was like a great grudge that had already been avenged, or rather, a casual one.

Meng Ziyi's previous portrayal of a strong female protagonist perfectly matched this song. With the added bonus of the song's perfect performance, she sang with the same style as Teacher Tianzhen.

It's not about portraying a female knight-errant, but about restraining one's own female knight-errant aura—that's the true essence of Red Dust Inn!

"The swift horses fight in the martial world, all because they can't let go of fame and fortune."

How can someone who has the country in their heart be carefree and unrestrained?

I only ask to grow old with you.

Mencius finished singing the verse with ease, and the audience below rubbed the goosebumps on their arms. The chivalrous spirit was overwhelming, and the world of martial arts was something to yearn for. No one knew why they were so excited.

Two storyteller-like shouts rang out, and Meng Ziyi naturally transitioned into the first chorus.

"With the sword drawn, who will laugh at the grudges and feuds?"

All I ask for is to hold you in my arms today.

The wind at the Red Dust Inn is like a knife, and the sudden rain is like a knock on fate.

No matter who reigns supreme in the martial arts world, I will only bow down to you.

Crossing deserted villages and wild bridges to find ancient trails in seclusion,

Far from the hustle and bustle of the world, hand in hand, we drifted among the willow catkins, carefree and at ease.

Shang Wenjie closed her eyes in despair while waiting to fight. What kind of task did this company give me to fight with this kind of song?

You should write me a song of this quality!

"Comfortable!"

Backstage, Lin Zhixuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Huang Ma nodded in agreement: "The timing of the chorus was perfect, and the line about drawing the sword had such a strong martial arts vibe. It really gave me the feeling of a female knight drawing her sword to settle old scores."

"This newcomer is really amazing! Which company is he from? I'd like to collaborate with him sometime in the future."

Lin Zhixuan has already begun to cherish talent.

However, Huang Ma said, "Compared to this singer, I am more concerned about who wrote this song. The quality is a bit scary. There are too few works that can draw people into the mood these days."

The interlude became even more dynamic, and Meng Ziyi raised the microphone again on stage, as if to tell Huang Ma that you were making your comments too early.

"【Under the eaves and through the window, branches and buds are reflected obliquely, and we sit on the ground facing each other, drinking tea.】"

I will remember you firmly with meticulous brushwork.

I pick up my pen not for the sake of elegance.

Sighing under the lamp as beauty fades into the twilight,

Fate is like Zen meditation, requiring no words.

Your tears, like pear blossoms, have scattered across the world on the paper.

Love and hate are like a freehand landscape painting.

Lin Zhixuan closed his eyes in enjoyment, as if a surge of talent was gathering from Meng Ziyi, rushing towards him like the sea.

"luxury!"

Huang Ma exclaimed in admiration, "The lyrics of the B section are completely different from those of the A section, yet they draw the listener into a deeper realm of meaning. This master's use of words has reached a state of perfection. I will definitely pay him a visit after the show ends!"

"Didn't you guys realize just how amazing this piece of music is?"

Zhou Xiaoou spoke with a bitter expression. He does make his own music, so he was more concerned about the song's composition: "Having heard a piece like this before, where the classical style and pop appeal are combined?"

Lin Zhixuan and Huang Ma were stunned. No wonder this song has such a strong sense of江湖 (jianghu, the world of martial arts and chivalry) vibe. No wonder Meng Ziyi can bring people into the mood as soon as he opens his mouth. This song has clearly opened up a new genre!

In this world without Jay Chou, there was naturally no groundbreaking Chinese-style song like "Dong Feng Po" in 02!

So Wang Xiaozhou's song "Red Dust Inn" is the first time he's presented a Chinese-style song to everyone here!

The market will respond with explosive data. Veteran singers like Lin Zhixuan could have foreseen that scene, which is why these big-name singers backstage were in an uproar!

As soon as Meng Ziyi finished singing the last chorus, before the audience's cheers could even begin, these top-tier singers rushed to the director's room to inquire about the song's author!

Left with no other option, the director secretly sent a message to Wang Xiaozhou and, after receiving permission, shared his contact information with everyone.

Backstage, the singers discovered that Meng Ziyi had already left the stage. With the host's enthusiastic announcement, Shang Wenjie reluctantly stepped onto the stage, her face full of forced smiles.

She also prepared an original song today, but it was a dark, revenge-themed tune.

Meng Ziyi just finished singing a chivalrous, martial arts-themed song about female warriors seeking revenge, so this revenge-themed song she prepared seems so petty.

The song itself wasn't as good as others', and the singing wasn't as good either...

Being completely outclassed in terms of overall presence, Shang Wenjie felt that she might as well not have come to this episode of Singer at all, as she would have become nothing more than a background character!

Despite Shang Wenjie's best efforts to perform, the older generation of singers in the backstage dressing room kept shaking their heads, saying that this kind of song was too much of a stretch to match Meng Ziyi's performance.

"Did the director pre-arrange the competition results for this show?"

Lin Zhixuan asked his assistant.

The program assistant shook his head and said, "Probably not, we haven't received any notification."

"Go talk to the director. I hope this round of the competition can be fair."

Lin Zhixuan gave instructions to his assistant.

Huang Ma added from the side, "When you talk to the director, remember to tell him that's what I meant too."