Huayu: Were you ever a top star before writing nonsense?

While waiting for the performance to begin, Shen Can chatted with the Phoenix Legend duo.

Shen Can is eloquent and persuasive, and can handle all kinds of topics with ease.

Phoenix Legend, having experienced much of society, chatted happily with the three of them.

Phoenix Legend debuted very early, having been formed as early as 97.

Interestingly, Zeng Yi was once the dance teacher of Yang Yuying, a popular actress in the 90s.

Later, when Yang Yuying appeared on a TV show, she complained about Zeng Yi, saying that he left after teaching for only a few days.

In 04, Phoenix Legend made their official debut after participating in the CCTV Young Singers Competition, and in the same year, they signed with Peacock Gallery Records.

In order to increase their popularity as quickly as possible, they sought every opportunity to appear on CCTV programs, even if the appearance fee was very low.

This is the origin of the "CCTV Brand".

In 05, they finally became a sensation across the internet with "Above the Moon," but in early 07, life seemed to play a huge joke on them just as their careers were on the rise.

On the eve of the Spring Festival Gala, accusations that "Above the Moon" plagiarized the British song "All Rise" circulated widely online, and "Above the Moon," which had already been included in the Spring Festival Gala program, was forced to cancel its inclusion.

Although Phoenix Legend held a press conference to clarify the facts and tried to get a chance from the Spring Festival Gala program team, they were ultimately unsuccessful.

It wasn't until early 08 that "Above the Moon" finally made it onto the Spring Festival Gala stage.

However, that's something that will happen in the future.

In July of this year, Phoenix Legend released an album titled "Good Fortune and Happiness".

The hit ringtone "Free Flying" is a song from this album. In addition, "Waiting for Love's Rose," which Phoenix Legend often used to "practice" before it became a huge hit online, is also from this album.

On the contrary, the album's title track, "Good Fortune and Happiness," is not well-known.

Shen Can felt that he and Phoenix Legend did have a lot in common.

Yesterday, his new song was released and people said it was "too far removed from mainstream musical aesthetics"...

Phoenix Legend's songs are often described in this way.

They were even worse off than themselves. Those so-called music critics said their songs were corny more than once. So much so that when Phoenix Legend appeared on a program in 17, Zeng Yi said that many people thought Phoenix Legend's songs were too corny. He then turned to Linghua and said, "What does the corny nature of the songs have to do with me? I only wrote a few words."

At that moment, Linghua's expression looked as if she had been stabbed in the heart.

Those words truly affected their mindset and undermined their confidence during those years.

Is it really true that nobody likes it?

Is the song really that corny?

Until they sang "Underwater" on a variety show that was absolutely a flop, which caused a sensation on Bilibili, followed by the Chifeng Music Festival, where "Lady Shexiang" became a huge hit...

The children who listened to their songs back then have grown up.

Whether it sounds good or not, whether you like it or not, everyone has their own opinion.

Poly Xizi Bay, next to the podium

"I heard you find inspiration for your songs by writing novels? Is that true?" Linghua asked Shen Can curiously.

Her eyes are big and beautiful.

Shen Can and Linghua exchanged a glance.

"Pretty much. When I write a novel, I put myself in the protagonist's shoes and then create songs based on the plot..." Shen Can's face was full of sincerity.

You should know that he studied acting.

"Impressive, brother," Zeng Yi praised. Hearing Shen Can confirm, he sighed inwardly, "The world is full of wonders."

Surprisingly, there are actually people who create music by writing novels.

Just then, a handsome and eloquent host walked onto the stage, signifying that the opening ceremony of the property development was about to begin.

While the host was speaking, Shen Can exchanged contact information with Linghua and Zeng Yi.

Zeng Yi glanced at Shen Can, then at the beautiful Linghua, and suddenly became worried about Linghua's boyfriend, Xu Mingchao.

There's another rumor about Shen Can online.

"Shen Can likes women older than him. Linghua was born in 80, which makes her older than him..."

Even though he's eight or nine years older, which is very inappropriate, Shen Canlai... this kid might like him even more.

This is exactly what I like.

That's what word-of-mouth is all about.

Zeng Yi took another closer look at the way Shen Can looked at Linghua. Those eyes were full of the clarity of a college student, which reassured him somewhat.

It seems that Shen Can doesn't have any other feelings for Linghua.

In fact, it was Xu Mingchao who introduced Linghua to him. If Shen Can really has feelings for Linghua, Xu Mingchao will find himself with a rival in love when he goes back, and he won't know how to explain it.

Linghua didn't think too much about it; she smiled brightly and added Shen Can on QQ.

Three minutes later, the host, holding the microphone, looked at the densely packed crowd and said:

"Next, please welcome our famous star from Shanghai, the rising star of the music scene, Shen Can from the Shanghai Theatre Academy... to sing a song for our distinguished guests. Please welcome him."

Splash splash splash splash.

There was thunderous applause.

Amidst screams, shouts, and applause from the audience, Shen Can walked onto the stage.

Although he felt awkward listening to the host's remarks, he is a veteran artist and has the necessary composure.

He was handsome and radiant, with a sturdy and upright posture.

Shen Can stood calmly on the stage, a faint smile on his face.

"Hello everyone, I'm Shen Can." Shen Can waved to the audience, which immediately received an incredibly enthusiastic response.

Real estate companies invite celebrities to promote their properties not only to increase brand awareness but also to create a buzz. People are sometimes like that; before buying a house or car, they have all sorts of ideas at home, but once they get to the site, they get caught up in the atmosphere and might just make a quick, impulsive purchase.

Shen Can felt that the real estate developer must have put a lot of thought into getting him and Phoenix Legend to join them.

The target audience for my songs is mainly young people.

As for Phoenix Legend, many middle-aged people like them.

This effectively locks out the main force of homebuyers.

Moreover, their appearance fees are relatively cheap within the industry, making them very cost-effective.

"I'd like to perform a song for you all, which is also my signature song... 'Rice Fragrance'."

Shen Can took his first commercial performance very seriously.

He needs to bring out his best performance, deliver an outstanding stage show, and make a strong debut in the commercial performance industry.

Once you've built a good reputation, it will be much easier to earn money from these kinds of commercial performances in the future.

Of course, without a live band, lighting, and dancers, the stage effect will definitely be much worse.

But he can sing live with his microphone on, giving it his all.

at the same time.

offstage.

A beautiful smile appeared on Zhao Ji's face.

Although she and Jin Ming didn't get good seats and were quite far from Shen Can, they could still hear Shen Can's singing and see him.

This is enough.

"It's been a long time since I've heard him live."

The last time I heard it was the last time.

On the other side of her, a young couple was extremely excited, even to the point of being euphoric.

"Chanshin's first song was Rice Fragrance, we're so lucky to hear it today," the girl said.

"This one song alone is worth the round-trip fare for today." The boy raised an eyebrow.

"He's even more handsome in person than in the videos..."

"He's alright, just a little bit more handsome than me."

"Hey? When did you learn Shen Can's shamelessness?"

"..."

Zhao Ji smiled. He could tell from their voices that these two were Shen Can's fans and had come specifically for him.

Just then.

The sound of guitar playing traveled through the space, carried by the breeze and sunlight, until it reached her ears.

Comfortable.