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Chapter 138 A Majestic Figure Atop the Great Wall! It's him! It's him! Our friend, Shen Ming'en!

"Pattering..."

The yellow tea liquor dripped high into the bowl with a sound, stirring up a lot of white foam. President Qin picked up the teacup and drank the yellow liquor in one gulp, savoring the rich aroma that lingered in his mouth and nose, and couldn't help but show a satisfied expression.

"A momentous event for the nation..."

Startled, President Qin smiled and said softly:

"Let us toast with tea instead of wine, wishing our motherland prosperity and strength, and the Olympic opening ceremony a complete success."

"cheers!"

"cheers!"

The four men—Ms. Liu in her suit, Mr. Ma (the chubby guy), the white-haired man, and Lin Bei—raised their teacups in unison, their faces bearing theatrical smiles. The crisp sound of the porcelain cups clinking echoed in the quiet tea room, but when it came time to drink, a sense of awkwardness crept in…

"President Qin, we can't toast like this..." The white-haired man pouted and looked down at the tea in his bowl: "It's hot!"

Not everyone can just reach out and pour boiling water to make tea like you, Mr. Qin; not everyone is as scalding as you...

"...Mr. Li, please don't ruin the atmosphere!" Mr. Qin's face showed a hint of sarcasm as he raised his hand and waved at the camera not far away.

“That’s right,” President Liu chimed in sarcastically, “You should have just taken a tiny sip, not drunk it all.”

"What an honest man!" Mr. Ma laughed heartily.

Although the filming wasn't entirely satisfactory, the atmosphere inside the tea room was quite pleasant. After all, this was probably the only time in a long time that they had gathered here without looking gloomy or being driven to rage by Shen Ming'en...

Perhaps thinking of Shen Ming'en, the woman in the suit, Ms. Liu, couldn't help but ask Lin Bei, "I remember seeing a trending topic a few days ago saying that Shen Ming'en brags to everyone he meets that he went to Beijing to participate in Olympic-related activities and that he wrote all three theme songs. Is that true?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone else in the room turned to look at Lin Bei. Clearly, everyone was very curious about this matter.

Lin Bei is actually a rather cautious person. While others in the tea room often believe that victory is certain, he will worry about other factors. That's why President Qin gave him the nickname "jinx".

Originally, everyone thought that Lin Bei should be very worried about this matter...

To their surprise, Lin Bei did not frown as usual upon hearing this; instead, he smiled and gently shook his head.

Everyone: "???"

What do you mean?
Does that mean this whole thing is fake and we don't need to worry?

"Ha ha……"

Mr. Qin, the tea master standing to the side, chuckled and said:

“I asked President Lin about this yesterday. At first, we weren’t sure if he was telling the truth, and we were worried that it might be true. So President Lin and I contacted a few friends in Beijing who could participate in the rehearsal. We’ve basically finalized the singers for the last two songs. Both of them are highly respected people in the industry, so it’s definitely not Shen Ming’en.”

"so……"

"Everyone, please rest assured."

"I see..." Upon hearing this, President Liu and the others nodded silently and breathed a sigh of relief.

"If what that kid said is true, we're really in trouble..." the white-haired man couldn't help but laugh and complain.

“Sparrow’s a problem,” Fatty Ma nodded, then added, “But actually we’re being a bit too pessimistic. This kid doesn’t get along with us, he doesn’t have any connections, and he’s at odds with Zhou Chujian. He won’t even have a chance to show his face at events of that level, let alone participate.”

"I'm actually more curious about something..." Perhaps because they had started discussing it, President Liu pursed her lips and said softly, "You know he's not qualified to participate in Olympic-related activities, so what's he thinking, daring to tell everyone he's participated?"

Aren't you afraid of being proven wrong?

I have a feeling that kid is a bit too confident and reckless, but I don't know why...

"Harm~"

Fat Boss Ma couldn't help but laugh heartily and said bluntly:
"That kid's been acting crazy for a while now. Look at that endorsement deal before, wasn't it the same thing? It all fizzled out in the end, didn't it?"

"That's true..." President Liu was speechless for a moment.

"All right."

Seeing that the pleasant atmosphere was about to be disrupted again because of Shen Ming'en, President Qin couldn't help but interrupt the topic, saying:
“We’ve gathered here today to watch the Olympic Games, not to discuss Shen Ming’en. He’s just a clown. He’ll listen to us sooner or later. Let’s focus on watching this grand national event.”

Today is the live recording of the music video for "Beijing Welcomes You." Because it features a star-studded cast, with singers who are all top-tier celebrities, the live recording is generating a lot of buzz. Even though the live stream hasn't started yet, with just some commercials playing, it's estimated that over five million people are already watching simultaneously…

It's worth mentioning that occasionally, some comments would float across the live stream screen, with people discussing:

[It's starting! It's starting!]

Will Shen Ming'en come?

[He said he was involved in all three theme songs!]

My brother never brags!

[Pfft... My brother? His bragging is ridiculous!]

[Astronaut: What's that cow floating in outer space? Oh, Shen Ming'en blew it up!]

Looking across the entire Chinese entertainment industry, no one can boast as much as your Geigei, and he even claimed he was involved... The official Olympic committee personally denied any involvement, what a slap in the face!

We just don't understand what this person was thinking. Isn't this just ruining their public image?

……

Many people online are discussing this matter, but apart from fans, almost all the comments about Shen Ming'en are negative...

They kept calling him a "braggart" and saying he "ruined his image and got slapped in the face."

Fans wanted to refute it, but didn't know how, since the singers of the three Olympic theme songs had almost all been revealed, and it couldn't possibly be Shen Ming'en...

This has led to the black-clad trolls becoming increasingly rampant!
Those who usually looked down on Shen Ming'en but didn't dare to say anything have finally seized the opportunity and are now starting to show their displeasure!

"Haha...everyone's talking about it too..."

Seeing comments like these, Ms. Liu, the woman in the suit, couldn't help but laugh and said directly:
"Unbelievable, truly unbelievable. I thought next week's 'Chinese Music Show Center' and 'Peak Singer Challenge' would be helpless against him again, but I didn't expect this kid to dig his own grave."

To be honest, so many failures had already made them lose some of their confidence...

Shen Mingen is incredibly popular right now. In the Chinese entertainment industry, he can almost be described as "at the height of his fame." With so many followers and admirers, it would be extremely difficult to eliminate him from the show.

But who knew that this kid would actually mess with himself at this crucial moment...

The Olympics are practically tied to the nation, and he could have easily hired online trolls to claim "the country doesn't recognize him" since none of the Olympic-related activities were used. Instead, he stubbornly tried to ride the wave of the Olympics, digging a hole for himself and burying himself in it...

His reputation and image have been damaged, which naturally makes it easier for them to eliminate him in the next episode!
It just goes to show how unpredictable life is; they never imagined that such immense wealth would come so suddenly.

At the tea table, Mr. Qin, the tea master, glanced down at his watch and couldn't help but offer a reminder:
"The live stream looks like it's about to start."

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly quieted down, and their eyes all turned to the large white screen on the wall.

Against a white background, the five Olympic rings in blue, black, red, green, and yellow, along with the title of the Olympics and the name of the theme song "Beijing Welcomes You," appear on the screen in a simple yet grand manner.

"Oh……"

The moment the title appeared on the screen, everyone's faces lit up with anticipation. President Qin, President Lin, and others all turned their attention to it, and the viewers in the online live stream also tacitly reduced their comments, as if they were afraid of missing any exciting moments.

please...

It's rumored online that the song "Beijing Welcomes You" was sung by 88 top-tier singers from the Chinese music scene, each performing a short segment, perhaps only a few seconds long...

What if I'm not careful and miss something in my own Geigei solution?

Therefore, when the MV recording live stream started, the entire screen was basically "cleared".

There were fewer bullet comments, but more people. According to unreliable statistics, at the moment the live recording of the "Beijing Welcomes You" MV started, the number of people watching the live stream at the same time reached nearly ten million!
Horror!
Amidst everyone's anticipation, the live recording of the music video officially began!
"Huhuhuhu~"

The sounds of cicadas and birdsong in the early morning, so down-to-earth, filled my ears, followed by the melodious and powerful sound of a musical instrument, the single-stringed instrument from my country's traditional musical system!
Along with the music, the audience was presented with footage of the music video recording. In the live stream, a large, crimson gate, characteristic of classical Chinese architecture, slowly opened—the gate of the Imperial Ancestral Temple. A cute little girl stood in the center of the temple, softly singing:

"Welcome another sunrise, bringing fresh air~"

The scene shifts to another distinctive historical site in Beijing, where a heavyweight male singer, practically a household name, is singing:

"The scent may change, but the sentiment remains; the aroma of tea is filled with affection."

The story unfolds gently, gradually revealing a series of distinctive scenes. One after another, renowned and accomplished singers, each with their unique and recognizable voices, sing a line, one after another:

……

"My door is always open, welcoming you with open arms..."

"After embracing for a long time, you'll develop a tacit understanding and fall in love with this place..."

"No matter how far or near, you are a guest, please don't be shy..."

"It doesn't matter if it's your first or second visit, you're welcome."

……

The catchy and melodious tunes, along with the peaceful and prosperous scene of the nation, are conveyed to every viewer through the singers' voices and the visuals.

"Oh……"

At that moment, many people's eyes lit up as they listened!
The amazing quality isn't just due to the singers, but also because of the song's overall quality...

It must be said that this song is very catchy, and the lyrics are also very distinctive and memorable. It makes people feel gentle, and at the same time, they can feel a sense of peace that can only be obtained when the country is prosperous.

The generosity and magnanimity of a land of etiquette arise spontaneously.

"These lyrics are great..."

In the Motley Fools' Tea Room, the white-haired man downed his tea in one gulp, nodded, and said:
"That pronunciation is really something, I admire it, I really admire it."

"What do you mean by that?" Lin Bei frowned and looked over.

The others also showed some curiosity...

To be honest, they did find "Beijing Welcomes You" very catchy and pleasant to listen to, but the problem was that the song used very plain language. The competition for this countdown promotion theme song was fierce, and if that was all, they were genuinely curious how it managed to stand out from the crowd…

The white-haired man majored in music in college, so he could be considered an expert. There were some things that others couldn't hear, but he could. Therefore, everyone wanted to hear what he meant by what he just said.

Is there anything about the pronunciation of this song that needs to be examined?
The white-haired man chuckled, unusually smug, and said, "Didn't you all notice that every time they finished singing this song, the corners of their mouths turned up in a smile?"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the tea room wore expressions of utter bewilderment. General Manager Liu couldn't help but retort, "...What's wrong with that? Isn't this perfectly normal?!" "Exactly!" The chubby General Manager Ma chimed in, "In such a formal setting, singing for international friends, are they supposed to sing while laughing or crying?"

Clearly, they thought it was normal for these singers to be smiling while singing.

However, the white-haired man had a different opinion...

"No, no, no..." He waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "You just don't understand..."

"I'll f*** you..." Fatty Ma almost slapped him across the face. You're pretending to be a cargo driver!

"Mr. Li," Mr. Qin, the tea master, interrupted Mr. Ma at this moment, and turned to the white-haired man and said, "Stop being mysterious, just say what you have to say."

"Heh, alright, alright," the white-haired CEO, Mr. Li, nodded, muttering to himself, "A bunch of people with absolutely no artistic talent, I really don't know how they managed to run the entertainment industry..."

Before the others could even twitch at the corners of their mouths, he explained:
"Have you noticed that the last word of every line in this song is pronounced with an 'i' sound?"

As soon as these words came out...

Several people were stunned.

Think back...

Depend on!
Don’t say that!
Don't tell me!
It seems...it seems...in the lyrics they just heard, the last word of every line was pronounced "i"!
Qi, Yi, Ni, Li, Qi, Ni...

The pronunciations are all different, but they all end with the same "i" sound!
"This……"

The group was taken aback, and then their eyes widened in surprise, wondering if it was really that detailed.

But the question is, what does this have to do with smiling?
The question had just arisen in their minds, and before they could even ask it, the white-haired Mr. Li chuckled and explained:
"Try pronouncing the 'i' sound, observe your mouth shape, and then visualize your facial expressions..."

The moment the words were spoken, everyone was stunned again.

then……

“i…”

They started mimicking the lip movements as Mr. Li instructed.

You won't know until you try it...

"Damn, why am I grinning like that???" The fat Mr. Ma was dumbfounded.

For some inexplicable reason, why does my mouth turn up and I smile whenever I pronounce the "i" sound?
what the hell!

Although he had countless complaints he wanted to voice, Mr. Ma had to admit that the "i" sound really did seem to...

That's pretty good!

"Oh~"

"I go……"

President Liu, President Lin Bei, and President Qin nodded repeatedly, their faces showing expressions of amazement.

At this moment, the white-haired Mr. Li chuckled and continued to explain: "The word 'i' is a homophone for 'love,' which not only expresses the welcome to foreign friends but also allows the singer to smile while singing. I can only say that the creator of this song is incredibly meticulous!"

"Tsk..."

Everyone couldn't help but gasp in surprise, while Fatty Ma muttered to himself:

"The lyrics sound like plain language; it doesn't feel like there's any deliberate attempt to emphasize that pronunciation..."

"That's the most impressive thing!" the white-haired CEO, Mr. Li, said frankly. "To be so seamless without even trying is something that ordinary creators can't even imagine!"

"Clap clap..."

President Qin couldn't help but clap his hands, revealing an expression of "admiration," and said:

"I had only heard that this piece used the five notes of traditional Chinese music (Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu) and that it was a traditional folk song with Beijing characteristics. I never imagined that the lyrics would have such a profound meaning..."

Now he understood why "Beijing Welcomes You" was chosen as the theme song for the Olympic countdown promotion...

Needless to say, the melody and accompaniment are exquisite, but the lyrics are simple and easy to understand. Although they are in plain language, they contain profound meaning, which is the most amazing thing.

"I really want to meet that teacher Shen Jichou," Lin Bei said from the side.

What kind of extraordinary talent must someone be to create works of this caliber?
Everyone has an equal pursuit of art.

While the group was discussing, the live stream continued...

At this point, the live broadcast had shifted from Beijing to scenery near the Great Wall, where several top-tier celebrities were singing on the Great Wall.

……

"My family grows evergreen plants, each blooming a legend..."

"Planting seeds in traditional soil to leave you with memories~"

"Whether you're a stranger or an acquaintance, you're still a guest, please don't stand on ceremony..."

"It doesn't matter if it's your first or second visit, you're welcome!"

……

The "i" sound at the end was still present, and every singer finished their performance with a smile on their face...

The white-haired Mr. Li's words had been a good thing, but once he mentioned it, everyone in the tea room paid close attention to it, becoming more and more amazed as they listened.

The lyrics are different, and the meaning of each line is amazing. The last word of each line is exactly the same as the pronunciation of "i".

It feels like even some very experienced professional songwriters, who would polish these lyrics word by word and frame by frame, couldn't produce them!
It's worth mentioning that someone in the live chat was commenting at the time:
Where are they? The Great Wall?

[Looks like it, but they all seem to be less popular locations...]

Yes, there are a few sections that look like undeveloped sections of the Great Wall, very remote, and not much to see.

Wait, what's wrong with Zhou Chujian's face? Why does his mouth look like it's twitching?

……

The audience's gaze was always clear and bright. In the clips of the singers performing this part, you could see that the scenery behind them wasn't as distinctive as the ones at the beginning; they were almost all in the Great Wall area...

Since we're on the Great Wall, let's just stay on the Great Wall. There are quite a few magnificent and spectacular sections, so it would be good to visit at least a few of the more popular and impressive parts...

Unfortunately, they are all located in areas that are neither particularly attractive nor particularly popular.

This prompted many viewers to complain...

Of course, if you were to ask what was criticized the most, it would actually be Zhou Chujian's expressions...

When recording the music video for the Olympic countdown promotional theme song, all the other singers had smiles on their faces, looked energetic, and gave their best.

But Zhou Chujian's nose was so itchy that not only did his face look like he was having a face-to-face conversation while he was singing, but his mouth kept twitching, and his expression was as awkward and ugly as could be.

It's like he's having a mental breakdown!
The singing was exceptionally bad; the voice trembled so badly that calling it a "vibrato" was an exaggeration—it sounded more like a sheep's voice.

If it weren't for the last "i" sound forcing him to lift the corners of his mouth, he wouldn't have even smiled...

It wasn't just the online audience criticizing Zhou Chujian; even the mob in the teahouse was complaining.

"What's Chu Jian up to at your company this week?" the chubby CEO Ma asked the woman in the suit, Liu, trying to suppress a laugh. "Is he having a fit? That expression in this situation, is he looking for trouble?"

Who doesn't know that such a solemn occasion requires seriousness and attentiveness?

But what's with him? He's just making a fool of himself here.

Such disrespect for the audience is unacceptable in most situations. Doing this in such a setting could even be considered disrespectful to the country and to foreign friends...

What else could this be but looking for trouble?
"How the hell should I know..." President Liu's lips twitched, feeling extremely frustrated.

Zhou Chujian prepared for the Olympics for so long, going through countless hardships. Although he didn't get the chance to sing the chorus, he at least got a section before the chorus...

Why would they do something like this during a formal performance?

Fried dough sticks, please!
Although it may not have a big impact now, it is very easy for the organizing committee to cut out the entire performance later if it is not good!
Wouldn't all the preparations be in vain?
What the hell is this...?

If they knew that Zhou Chujian was acting this way because of Shen Ming'en, I wonder how they would feel...

It's worth mentioning that at this moment, both the mob in the tea room and the viewers in the online live stream next door were discussing a lot of things. Some were discussing the pronunciation of the song, some were discussing the melody, and others were discussing the "super galactic battleship" lineup of guest performers and the various beautiful scenes in the recording footage...

But there was no discussion about Shen Ming'en at all.

After all, most people probably think that Shen Mingen did not participate in any Olympic-related activities.

Even if he did participate, he definitely wouldn't be part of the rendition of "Beijing Welcomes You".

There has been a lot of discussion about the "chorus," and many people are curious about who will sing the chorus in such a significant piece of music at a performance of this caliber.

The chorus is the most exciting and eye-catching part of a song. So many top-tier artists in the Chinese music scene are only qualified to sing the verses. Who would be the one to sing the chorus?
At this moment, everyone was discussing who sang the "chorus"...

At this moment, everyone had already forgotten about Shen Ming'en.

But it was at this very moment...

In the live recording of "Beijing Welcomes You," after the last line of the song was sung and all the build-up was over, a tall man dressed in white stood atop the majestic Great Wall.

He stood on the most magnificent and popular section of the Great Wall, standing on the heads of all the kings and queens of pop!

The moment his back appeared on the live stream screen...

【? ? ? 】

【! ! ! 】

The barrage of comments in the online live stream was practically exploding!
Over at the teahouse next door, the sound of tea being sprayed out was deafening!
no……

This looks a bit like...

Shen Ming'en, ahhhhh!!!

……

(End of this chapter)