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

Chapter 105 Full Power

The tea room was filled with a delicate fragrance. Accompanied by the gentle sound of flowing water, the dark yellow tea soup spilled from the spout into the purple clay teacups. The water in the cups rippled wildly, much like the mood of everyone in the tea room, who were unable to calm down no matter what.

"...I'm really about to reach my limit with that crazy guy in your company!" President Liu was wearing a pink suit today, her beautiful hair tied up in a high ponytail. Her outfit was nice, and her temperament was also good, but her expression was a bit ferocious.

She said, "Can't you let your crazy husband endorse something decent? Stop forcing us all to go crazy with him!"

She was referring to the fact that Shen Ming'en had endorsed two "educational institutions" last week: Lanxiang Technical School and Xindongfang Chef.

Last week, she repeatedly told Lin Bei that he had to keep an eye on Shen Ming'en, that troublemaker, and absolutely not let him continue to endorse those outrageous and abstract things that should never be endorsed by a top celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry who represents fashion and trends...

The results of it?
As a result, Lin Bei not only failed to control Shen Ming'en, but also made this madman endorse two even more abstract things!

Even more explosive and abstract are the advertisements he filmed for those two companies!
"Which excavator training school is the best? Look no further than Lanxiang High School in Huaxia Mountain!"

Standing on a construction site filled with tractors, excavators, and tower cranes, wearing a hard hat, Shen Ming'en's face looked incredibly out of place against the background. The advertising slogan was so catchy that it was practically brainwashing, deeply ingrained in the minds of every viewer. Few people could forget the slogan after watching the ad once.

Do you think that's the end of it?
No no no...

This is just the beginning!
The commercials he filmed for New Winter Cooking were even more explosive!
A mother took her daughter to a blind date, and the daughter asked, "Mom, is his job good?"

The mother gave a rather exaggerated reply: "Great! Popular and high-paying!"

Girl: "What does he do?"

then!

"chef!"

Dressed in a pure white chef's uniform, wearing a bone-like hat and a scarf-like shawl, Shen Ming'en made a dazzling entrance, shouting loudly with a confident and proud expression and tone:

"New Dongfang Chef!"

"Wow!!!"

Everyone at the blind date seemed to have been half-influenced by Di, and upon hearing this, they all looked on with envy. One of the guys serving food even ran out and shouted to the woman on her blind date:
"Sister, marry Chef Xin Dongfang when you meet him!"

Abstract...

Explode!
These two viral ads went viral on major short video platforms as soon as they were released, and now tens of thousands of related videos are posted every day by netizens who are just playing with the memes!
The popularity of these two advertisements is, in some ways, even comparable to the latest episode of "Chinese Music Music Center: Red Song Season" and the "Fifty-year-old woman guarding the national gate" segment of "Peak Singer Challenge".

It is said that these two abstract and explosive advertisements were actually the idea that Shen Ming'en came up with for the sponsors.

These people in the Chinese entertainment industry are really being treated like Japanese by Shen Ming'en...

No one knew what he was trying to do, or what he was trying to achieve by making things so abstract, but everyone knew that he definitely had his own plans for doing this. Everyone knew that he was a trendsetter, and everyone was afraid of missing out on the trend he was leading, so they all had no choice but to follow suit.

Shen Mingen's advertisements are abstract, so they can only shoot even more abstract ones!

This has led to the current state of the Chinese entertainment industry, where everyone, from top stars to big names, is following Shen Ming'en's lead and doing whatever he does!
Last week, Mr. Liu's company finally managed to secure a long-term luxury brand endorsement for a top-tier celebrity, but now, things are messed up again...

I'm so numb!
"President Lin," Qin, the tea master, couldn't help but whisper, "Be careful not to play with fire and get burned."

His words were somewhat "meaningful." Shen Ming'en's endorsement of Lanxiang Technical School and Xindongfang Culinary School would never have been possible without the company's approval and stamp, meaning that Lin Bei had authorized it.

Despite Lin Bei's repeated explanations that he had been tricked by Shen Ming'en, who among those present could believe him?

Everyone tacitly believes that Ruixing Entertainment definitely has plans for Shen Ming'en's endorsement deal, but he just doesn't want to share this piece of the pie with everyone.

"9494..."

Those around him echoed his sentiments, with the fat man launching into a tirade of insults, calling Lin Bei a freak and a rotten ass. Lin Bei's lips twitched uncontrollably, and he couldn't help but change the subject, saying:
"Don't just talk about us. Your suggestions didn't work either. The upgraded program didn't manage to eliminate Shen Ming'en as promised."

So, the promised upgrade of "Red Song Season," with a major overhaul of the program and the invitation of a large number of veteran mainstream patriotic song creators, was supposed to stop Shen Ming'en?
Now, isn't it just that he's going to dominate the entire audience with his rendition of "Chinese Language," leaving everyone speechless and unable to lift their heads?

I don't know if our company cheated you or not, but you didn't help us either, so what right do you have to criticize us?

Upon hearing this, the fat man beside him rubbed his chin, looking troubled, and said, "That kid's bird-eating habits are a bit strange..."

They never expected that Shen Ming'en could break through the encirclement again.

It's important to understand that many of those veteran, well-known patriotic content creators were recruited by the team themselves, who spent money and pulled strings to find them. If they failed to eliminate Shen Ming'en as promised, their money would have been wasted.

"..."

A moment of silence fell over everyone in the meeting room.

The silence was broken by the sound of the tea brewer pouring tea. Unlike the furrowed brows of the others, Mr. Qin, the tea brewer, remained calm and composed. When everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to him, he spoke:
"You guys set the questions too easy."

As soon as these words came out...

Everyone was stunned.

then……

"???"

They all looked completely bewildered.

No, what does this have to do with the proposition?
The upgraded "Chinese Music Center" program, titled "Red Song Season," is essentially, in everyone's eyes, about getting everyone to write patriotic songs and eliminating Shen Ming'en's advantages.

The "topic" didn't seem that important in this episode. Neither they nor the production team took the "topic" seriously this time. So how did it come to President Qin's mouth that the topic they set was too easy?

"They underestimated their opponent." President Qin chuckled. He seemed to take the serious problem that everyone else was facing lightly. His words, "underestimating their opponent," revealed the biggest flaw in this group of people.

They just thought that since everyone was singing revolutionary songs, and so many professional singers had been invited, plus the veteran and well-known songwriter Yue Huochuan was in charge, everything must be perfect. So they ignored the topic and the difficulty.

If you don't sing difficult songs and just sing revolutionary songs, even if Shen Ming'en can't stand out and dominate the charts, with his strength, it shouldn't be a big problem for him to stay in the middle and avoid being eliminated.

To put it bluntly, you need to increase the difficulty!

Not far away, Lin Bei, the president of Ruixing Entertainment, was furious at the sight of President Qin's nonchalant demeanor. He thought to himself, "Why the hell didn't you say something sooner?"
Their company failed to eliminate Shen Ming'en this week, incurring significant losses. The capital behind those brands must be holding a grudge against them. With such serious consequences looming ahead, why didn't President Qin warn them earlier? Now, with the benefit of hindsight, it's truly insidious...

While Lin Bei was busy cricketing, he only dared to mutter a few words to himself. After all, he still needed to rely on this President Qin, so he couldn't say anything too harsh.

"What insightful suggestions does President Qin have?" Lin Bei asked. "Do you have any particularly challenging questions on your end?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at President Qin...

Facing the gazes of everyone, President Qin remained calm and unhurried at the tea table. He brought the teacup to his lips, took a small sip, and then said softly:

"Revolutionary spirit".

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, then their eyes widened, revealing expressions of admiration.

President Qin's meaning is quite clear: he wants the theme of the next episode of "Chinese Music Music Center: Red Song Season" to be "Praising the Revolutionary Spirit"!
This proposition is of such great and profound significance that it permeates the hearts of every citizen and is etched into our history. It is a very difficult and sacred proposition.

If a song with this theme is not handled well, even the slightest flaw can be magnified and used to make a big fuss.

They couldn't believe that Shen Ming'en could write such a significant work flawlessly.

impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
They will never again make that Cao's Rice Bowl!
Next, Shen Ming'en will definitely be the one to suffer!
"Clap clap..."

Not far away, a middle-aged man with graying temples raised his hand and clapped, playing the role of a sycophant who kept shouting "666" and praising President Qin like crazy.

Lin Bei, General Manager Liu, and others nodded in agreement. They couldn't say they admired him, but they certainly approved of General Manager Qin's suggestion.

The arrangements for "Chinese Music Awards" have been finalized, and there's a high probability that the topic for the next episode will be fine. As for endorsements, Lin Bei has already assured everyone that he won't let Shen Ming'en take on any endorsements before he's eliminated, so everyone can rest assured.

Now...

There is one more thing that we need to discuss together.

That is……

“Mango TV has sent an invitation,” Lin Bei said, taking a sip of his tea to moisten his dry throat. “We’re inviting him to appear on the next episode of ‘Singer Challenge’.”

He didn't continue speaking, didn't express his opinion, and didn't say whether his company wanted Shen Ming'en to be on the show. He simply wanted to hear everyone's opinions first.

They naturally understood. The middle-aged man, who was overweight and had a big head and ears, waved his hand and refused outright, saying, "We're too busy eliminating him and putting him on hiatus right now. You're thinking of putting him on a new show? Mr. Lin, are you out of your mind?"

"94!" President Liu, dressed in a pink suit, was equally indignant: "Hey President Lin, you think that kid hasn't been exposed enough, right? You want all the exposure to be focused on him?"

The exposure that "Chinese Music Awards: Red Song Season" brought to Shen Ming'en was already exaggerated enough, but the popularity of "Fifty-year-old Grandma Guarding the National Gate" from "Peak Singer Challenge" is no less than that of "Chinese Music Awards". Both of them are currently taking turns being number one on the trending search list...

This kind of phenomenal hit variety show has already given artists countless exposures. If you come up with another one, do you really think Shen Mingen isn't famous enough?

Do you think it was too easy for us to eliminate him?!

"President Lin, you really are..." The white-haired man not far away also wanted to chime in, but he was always quick to miss the boat.

Before he could finish speaking, President Lin waved his hand and said, "I never said I wanted him to go, what's the rush?"

White-haired man: "..."

Q!

Aimed at me, right?
You won't let me say it?
Ahhh! ! !
“That settles it then,” said President Liu, who was standing not far away, sarcastically. “Why did you bring this up? It’s your own company’s artist…”

She originally wanted to say that the artists in her own company should make their own decisions, and that there was no need to ask questions; she should just refuse directly. Hunan TV has strong financial backing, and they would never cause trouble for your company just because they don't let Shen Mingen participate in the show.

It's all Shen Ming'en's fault. It's fine for netizens to discuss it online, but why did he, an artist, have to get involved?!

And you even dare to "volunteer"? Do you think you're some kind of high-ranking official?

To the surprise of Mr. Liu and everyone in the tea room, before Mr. Liu could finish speaking, Mr. Qin, the tea brewer, suddenly interrupted and said:
"No, let him go."

The words fell...

Everyone was stunned.

"???"

Then, everyone was completely baffled!
What? ? ?
Let him go?!

"President Qin, are you sure you know what you're saying?" President Liu, who was interrupted, was stunned. His mouth twitched wildly as he said, "This show's exposure is almost as high as 'Chinese Music Awards,' and with that post he made, how much attention can he get by going on it now? Aren't you just aiding and abetting evil?!"

"That's right, Mr. Qin! You byd*&%￥#@..."

The fat man and the white-haired man chimed in.

President Qin heard their voices, but his expression remained unchanged throughout. He simply waved his hand slightly, signaling everyone not to be in such a hurry.

Soon, everyone quieted down. Although the noise subsided, their faces clearly conveyed the message, "I'd like to see how you explain this."

Facing the gazes of the crowd, President Qin remained calm and spoke lightly: "I watched that show, and I also know about those European and American singers. Their level is very high, which is incomparable to those people in the domestic entertainment industry. If Shen Ming'en goes, he may be defeated by the same level of competition as the others."

What President Qin said actually makes sense. You have to understand that there is a huge gap between the singing skills of Western pop singers and those in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Ten years ago, if we were to talk about "singing skills," China also had many vocal timbre freaks and singing monsters. In terms of songwriting, singing skills, and so on, we had our own unique cultural characteristics, which were no less than those of Europe and America.

But in recent years...

Sigh, I don't know which idiot first used the term "showing off skills." Ever since then, whenever someone has good singing skills or amazing stage presence, there are always haters who use "showing off skills" to criticize them, saying that the person is too flamboyant and ostentatious.

Then the singers who came out later were gradually educated by them to stop "showing off their skills", to stop daring to "show off their skills", and to gradually stop needing to use their skills, and eventually they had no skills at all!

Over time, nobody practiced the "skills" anymore.

Those who became famous for their singing skills gradually found themselves without a livelihood, and fewer and fewer people bothered to hone their skills.

This has resulted in a near-complete decline in vocal skills in the Chinese music scene over the past decade...

Is it true that there are no truly talented singers in the Chinese entertainment industry?
Do not!
Yes!

There are just too few!
Moreover, the vast majority of them are those who have been famous for many years.

The new generation of singers are either known for their soft voices or their timbre. Some of them can't even open their mouths wide enough to sing. If the microphone isn't turned up to its maximum volume, you can't hear a word they're singing. It's so tight...

Just say it!
In this situation, what do Chinese pop singers have to offer compared to their Western counterparts?!

Shen Ming'en has good singing skills. He is proficient in Peking Opera, bel canto, pop, Cantonese and rap. However, even so, the audience's deepest impression of him is "creation" and "red songs", rather than live performances.

The "Singer Challenge" is a live performance, and this kind of performance can't be called the "comfort zone" for Western singers who are known for their singing skills. It's the "dominant zone"!
President Qin believes that if Shen Ming'en goes, the best outcome will be a draw with the Western singers, and the most likely outcome will be that he will be crushed by them.

If Hakeem is overshadowed by Western singers, it will severely damage his reputation and his image in the eyes of the audience.

That way, it will be easier for them to use their influence to eliminate him on the neighboring "Chinese Music Awards - Red Song Season".

In short, sending him to the "Singer Challenge" is a move that is entirely beneficial and without any drawbacks.

"..."

After listening to President Qin's explanation, the people in the meeting room showed some understanding and felt that what President Qin said made sense.

Despite this, Mr. Liu, who was wearing a pink suit, couldn't help but say, "But he's very popular. Plus, his post about volunteering for the show is now trending at number one. With such high online popularity, I'm afraid that the sheer enthusiasm from everyone will be enough for him to dominate the show."

“4a4a…”

The white-haired man and the fat man nodded in agreement.

“Sometimes, having too high expectations isn’t a good thing,” President Qin said dismissively, waving his hand and laughing, “High hype and high expectations mean that if the performance is poor, the audience’s disappointment will be even greater…”

Why did "Chinese Music Awards" repeatedly make Shen Mingen "the final performer" in order to eliminate him?
Isn't it just to build up everyone's expectations for him, so that people's expectations will be too high and then there will be a gap between expectations and reality?
In President Qin's eyes, all this so-called popularity and "immense wealth" will eventually turn into sharp swords, relentlessly stabbing at Shen Ming'en.

Therefore, he felt that it was definitely a good thing for Shen Mingen to go to the "Peak Singer Challenge", and he should absolutely let him go!

As soon as this statement came out...

"..."

Those in the tea room had no room for further rebuttal.

if it is like this……

They were actually starting to look forward to what was about to happen.

……

"#Shen Ming'en volunteered!#"

"#Shen Ming'en officially announced as a replacement for the contestant in 'The Ultimate Singer Challenge'!"

"#Yingzi, don't be afraid, your kindness has come!"

"#Thank you to the family of 'The Ultimate Singer Challenge,' you're all so kind!#"

Ruixing Entertainment is actually quite efficient. After Lin Bei nodded, Hunan TV received the news and the two sides finalized the matter of Shen Ming'en recording "Peak Singer Challenge" almost that night, and then immediately released the relevant updates.

Within 10 minutes of both parties posting their updates, as if they had planned it beforehand, they both topped the trending charts on various platforms!

The comments section is absolutely electrifying!

[Ber, you're really going to do it?!]

Good job, Shen Ming'en!

[Shen Ming'en's company has finally done something humane!]

[Wouldn't this count as the national team stepping in?!]

[That's not all?! Who's more popular than Shen Ming'en?!]

[Haha... Western singers, tremble! The Great Emperor Ming is here!]

[Shen Ming'en: As I always say, at the pinnacle of immortality, I reign supreme over the world. With me, Ming'en, there is heaven!]

[Shen Ming'en: That year, I had my hands in my pockets and didn't know what an opponent was!]

[Shen Ming'en: How lonely it is to be invincible! How empty it is to be invincible! Alone in the cold wind!]

[What the hell?! How come you're sending voice messages?!]

……

The music competition program "Peak Singer Challenge", which features both Chinese and Western singers, was originally intended to promote "international friendship". No one expected it to develop into a matter of "national dignity". But now that things have come to this point, the Chinese nation must not admit defeat!
We must let these foreign devils know just how terrified they are by the red color of this land!
They need to be taught a lesson!
Shen Mingen's arrival undoubtedly gave all the Chinese entertainment audience and the singers on the show a huge boost of energy!

Originally feeling ashamed after being thoroughly outshone by Western singers in the previous episode, Chinese netizens suddenly seemed to perk up and rushed to fight back!
As the two sides exchanged words, their anticipation for Shen Mingen's participation in the "Peak Singer Challenge" grew stronger and stronger!

To be honest, Shen Mingen's current status and influence are really impressive. This is not only reflected in the praise from netizens and viewers, but also in the "special treatment" given to him by the production team.

It's important to know that both "The Ultimate Singer Challenge" and "Chinese Music Awards: Red Song Season" air on Friday nights, so they're scheduled to air at the same time and are essentially competitors. Since Shen Ming'en is participating in "Chinese Music Awards: Red Song Season," he can't possibly record "The Ultimate Singer Challenge" at the same time...

However, just to dispel Shen Mingen's concern about not being able to be in two places at once, "The Peak Singer Challenge" decided, after discussion, to postpone their recording and broadcast time to Saturday night, one day later!
If a show is postponed by a day just because of a guest, just think about how valuable Shen Mingen is!

Shen Ming'en had already made preparations for "Full Power"!

……

(End of this chapter)