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

Chapter 7 Please Heaven, distinguish between loyalty and treachery!
"Shadow!"

During the live recording of the "Chinese Music Awards" program, the audience was all shouting the two words mentioned above.

The reason is simple: in the online and offline voting results just released by the program team, Shen Ming'en and a folk singer named "Ji Cheng" tied for last place. The two then had to have an impromptu battle, with the winner advancing.

"Me and My Motherland" tied for last place with a folk song by Fei Yan.

Listen to this! Is this really something a carbon-based life form could say?!
[A cover-up!]

Viewers both online and offline are protesting. They understand that the production team was pressured by various capital groups and had no choice but to eliminate Shen Ming'en, but he was already forced to sing a revolutionary song, and it was such a brilliant one at that. What's wrong with letting him stay for one more episode?!
There's no need to go to such extremes!

When Shen Ming'en finished singing "My Motherland and I," everyone thought he definitely wouldn't be eliminated this episode and would definitely be able to continue...

At that time, everyone was filled with anticipation for the future.

Who would have thought that things would take such a turn for the better just a few minutes later?

Everyone knows that for Shen Ming'en, reciting "Me and My Motherland" is already quite a challenge...

Do you really expect him to write a second one?
This is a bit too much!

The host was ridiculous; he acted as if he hadn't heard the cheers from the audience, and in front of the eight singers, he called out to Ji Cheng and Shen Ming'en to prepare for the performance.

Ji Cheng, that niche folk singer, clearly knew the inside story. He didn't even bother to act; he just went to prepare for the show with a cold expression.

"It's not that easy after all..." Shen Ming'en pursed his lips, having roughly figured out what the production team meant.

But the question is, who said he didn't have a second hit song?

……

"Okay, let's thank Ji Cheng for his wonderful performance!" After Ji Cheng's performance, the host Hua Shao went on stage and said, "Now let's welcome Ming En to bring us his impromptu battle song."

This segment was improvisational, with only one instrument to play and sing. To be honest, this was an advantage for Shen Ming'en, since even if the production team provided lighting and stage design, he wouldn't get any...

It was still that same black piano, which was carried to the center of the stage by the staff.

Some audience members couldn't help but shout for Shen Ming'en, and the studio was filled with similar cheers:
"Go Shen Ming'en!"

"You're the best!"

"You're still young, you have a long road ahead of you!"

"Sooner or later, they will have a chance to make a comeback!"

"come on!"

……

The little girls who had given Shen Ming'en flowers earlier started shedding tears from the corners of their eyes as if they didn't care about money.

Fans of the Chinese entertainment industry, putting everything else aside, when they were fans of you, you held a higher place in their hearts than their boyfriends or their fathers!
That girl who was obsessed with Andy Lau, didn't her family sell a kidney and their house to send her to see her idol?

The behavior was unacceptable, but the enthusiasm was undeniable.

The show's intentions are now crystal clear. Whether it's the guests on set, the audience, or the viewers watching the live stream online, almost everyone knows that Shen Ming'en is destined to be eliminated this time...

They admired Shen Ming'en's spirit of daring to fight against capital, and respected his choice to sing for his country in the final episode. They also sympathized with his plight, yet...

Powerless.

All we can do is offer some sympathy on a spiritual level and some encouragement in terms of words.

To be honest, it didn't help and was of no use to Dior.

In other words, the atmosphere at the scene was really lively...

The entire studio was filled with an atmosphere of reluctance to part with Shen Ming'en.

"There shouldn't be any problems now..."

Director Niu Zhi and top celebrity Wei Zihan, among others in the studio, probably all thought that the outcome was already decided.

Unlike the tragic scenes of others, Shen Ming'en appeared relatively calm in front of the camera and on stage. He smiled casually and, after the host finished reading his lines, slowly walked to the piano and sat down.

"come on!"

The little girls in the audience were crying their eyes out, which made Shen Ming'en feel a little sorry for them...

"Oh, don't cry..." He couldn't help but play a few notes, and shouted, "I haven't even sung yet and you're already acting like I'm going to be eliminated. How can you treat me like this?" His words made the girls laugh through their tears, but the sympathy they felt for Shen Ming'en didn't lessen at all; instead, it intensified.

Who doesn't know that this is a story whose ending is already known?

Shen Ming'en's words were once again misinterpreted as him trying to comfort them.

Shen Ming'en was too lazy to explain, so he placed his hands on the black and white keys and began to play.

"Dong dong..."

The melody was gentle and inexplicably melancholic. Many fans in the audience were already heartbroken because they thought Shen Mingen would be eliminated this episode. When he played this sad melody, it felt like his heart was being stabbed, and they felt extremely uncomfortable...

Even Yao Shuli on stage felt a slight stinging sensation in her nose for no apparent reason; her darn empathy was just too much…

……

Whenever I feel pain, I want you to hold me tight.

"Just like you've always done, touch my soul~"

……

Shen Ming'en sang softly, his voice sincere and his emotions natural. The combination of lyrics and music seemed to be a perfect match, making the listener feel very comfortable.

"what……"

Some fans at the scene, who had managed to hold back their tears, burst forth again.

Because when they listened to the lyrics, they felt like they were being described in a specific way...

Although the song title wasn't revealed, the song sung by Shen Mingen inexplicably evoked a feeling of deep longing and reluctance to part.

Fans naturally felt that this was a song Shen Ming'en wrote for them.

Finally, I'm about to say goodbye to this stage, goodbye to the entertainment industry, goodbye to the public eye, and goodbye to all my fans...

Finally, this song is for those who like him.

How could they not feel heartbroken and distressed?!

……

Whenever I'm confused, you give me a sense of warmth.

"Like someone's arm, tightly wrapped around my shoulders~"

……

Shen Ming'en continued singing, and when he got to this part, a smile appeared on his lips, giving people a warm feeling.

However, in the eyes of the audience, fans, celebrities, and even the production team, it seemed as if he was reminiscing about his moments with his fans and making this reaction.

【Ah ah ah! 】

I can't take it anymore!

【Seriously, why the hell are you getting all sentimental right now?!】

"I'm getting too old, I really can't look at this stuff anymore..."

……

Many viewers in the online live stream couldn't help but tear up...

Perhaps they don't follow celebrities or participate in fan circles, but everyone is human, and everyone can understand the emotions between an idol and his/her fans.

If you put yourself in their shoes, who wouldn't be moved?
Humans aren't plants or trees; how can they be without feelings?

To be honest...

If Shen Ming'en knew that everyone was treating his performance of "I Love You, China" as a song for his fans, a farewell to the entertainment industry, his expression would be...

That would be really strange!
……

(End of this chapter)