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Chapter 72 My Song is a Defense? I know.

Xia Shen's words finally calmed the uproar from the media for a while.

This is Xia Shen's first time facing the media, or rather, it is the first time he has appeared in public since his debut.

This is the uniqueness that arises from the fact that his path differs from others.

If it were someone else, like Zhou Yumeng or Cai Zhiyin, at his current level of popularity, they would already be inundated with invitations, announcements, interviews, and endorsement deals.

However, it is precisely because of the different paths he took that he ended up on this route. In reality, for a musician like him, the commercial value is not high. People may know his name and have heard his works, but they are not very interested in learning more about him.

Many people may come into contact with his work passively, rather than actively seeking to understand or create it.

For example, the other three of the "Four Flies" on Douyin and Kuaishou are actually no less well-known than some celebrities.

But if you randomly grab someone and ask them, they'll know what celebrities look like and what kind of people they are.

But if you ask them what the three big flies look like?

It would be considered good if even one out of ten people could answer that.

The same applies to Xia Shen.

It wasn't until now, because his new album was so popular, that he gained a certain level of fame and even won an award, that he had this first interview.

But there's another point: since his debut, not much time has passed, in fact, very short time.

In such a short period of time, it is not enough for the public to become fully familiar with his name and existence. For many people, there is even a feeling that he, who became famous overnight, appeared out of nowhere.

A name appears out of nowhere, suddenly becomes an overnight sensation, and then you feel like you've never heard of it before.

Then, when someone says, "That's him singing karaoke in the villa," or "Oh, my little lover, don't worry," they might suddenly realize.

Oh, so it was this jerk.

This somewhat disconnected feeling is the impression he has given to a large portion of people for the time being.

Although it was Xia Shen's first time facing the media, he was not nervous at all.

After all, if he really intends to continue down this path, he will inevitably have to face these things sooner or later, and deal with these uncrowned kings.

The first reporter was from Suzaku Entertainment.

The other person handed over the microphone and asked, "Xia Shen, how do you feel about winning this award? How are you feeling?"

"I'm naturally in a great mood," Xia Shen said. "This also represents the recognition of my work by the organizing committee. At the same time, I would also like to thank my fans and listeners for their support along the way. All the achievements I have made are thanks to my fans and listeners."

Xia Shen had been planning these answers in his mind for a long time.

When facing media interviews, you have to think long and hard about every word you say.

Speaking in this kind of situation is naturally different from usual, and you can't just say whatever you want.

Because sometimes, even a slightly biased statement can lead a person to an irrecoverable situation.

Don't you see how many people in the entertainment industry have ruined themselves by saying the wrong thing without thinking?

There have been many such cases already.

Once you become famous, a lot of attention will be focused on you. Many people will be watching you closely, and everything you do will be magnified infinitely, as if under a magnifying glass.

Some people are waiting for you to make a mistake; others want to see you build a magnificent edifice, only to have it collapse.

Therefore, if you want to stay safe in this circle, you must be careful not to say anything carelessly.

Xia Shen was well aware of this.

The next questions were about his feelings after winning the award, and whether he had anything to say to his fans, etc.

These are all old news, and Xia Shen handled them with ease.

Regarding what he wanted to say to the audience, a reporter also asked him about the criticism his work had received.

He also directly expressed his own set of views.

That is, the listener is innocent; listening to music is a very subjective thing.

The interview was also broadcast live online via media cameras. Many viewers who were watching the live stream were quite surprised.

"Xia Shen is more low-key and humble than I imagined. I thought that he would get a little arrogant after achieving so much at such a young age and with such popular songs, but I didn't expect him to be so humble at all."

"It really surprised me."

"Moreover, Xia Shen doesn't seem annoying in everyday life. In fact, he's quite handsome, with a boy-next-door vibe. He doesn't look like the fly in the music industry that I imagined, nor does he have that arrogant feeling from his music videos."

"After all, everything in a music video is an act."

"Wow, this is a real windfall! This is the pinnacle of life! Nocturne won an award, and 'Great Ambitions' and 'Wealth from All Directions/Cause and Effect' are responsible for making money. The global viewership is already approaching tens of billions. They're making a killing."

"Some experts on Bilibili have already estimated that this album alone has earned at least 100 or 200 million yuan, and the exact figure may be 180 million yuan."

"Damn, money really came! Is this the manifestation of wealth? I kept saying 'money is coming, money is coming,' and now it really has come."

And soon enough, the host actually asked that question.

Now it's the turn of the Mango TV reporter. This reporter's questions are much more pointed than those from other media outlets.

The reporter, holding the microphone, asked, "Xia Shen, some professionals online have estimated that your album might earn 1.8 million yuan. Is that really true?"

Xia Shen paused for a moment, then shook his head with a smile: "No, how could that be? I did make some money, that's definitely true. You wouldn't believe me if I said I didn't make any, right? But it's not that exaggerated, it's all within a reasonable range."

Xia Shen was indeed not lying.

They only made 1.2 million.

Moreover, they have to share the profits with the company, and then they have to pay taxes on those profits.

In reality, he could only get tens of millions.

Although this amount is quite a lot for him, enough for him to live comfortably until the next life, it is still not enough for his future plans.

His answer sparked a flurry of comments in the live stream.

"That is indeed the consistent style of people from Guangdong: not flaunting their wealth."

"Damn, are they trying to be this low-key?"

"If I had that much money, I would have flown to heaven long ago. It seems that Xia Shen is not bad after all. At least he seems like a decent person now."

The next question the reporter asked finally touched on the most crucial point that everyone was most concerned about.

The reporter from Mango TV then asked, "Are you aware of the audience's comments about you? They really want to know, do you realize that most of the music you make actually relies on your presentations? Hmm, that's a kind of internet slang."

The question is very sharp, even pointing directly to the most pressing issue Xia Shen is currently facing: the overall online reputation is not good.

Originally, both the reporters and the viewers in the live broadcast room thought that Xia Shen would never admit to this issue.

After all, for a musician, their own work is very important.

Others, including the four big flies of Douyin, have also been asked the same question.

But who would admit to such a thing?
However, to everyone's surprise, when faced with such a thorny and somewhat nitpicky problem, Xia Shen neither blushed nor tried to evade the issue with stubbornness.

Instead, he nodded at lightning speed: "I know."

Everyone: "Huh???"

host:"?"

Then Xia Shen changed the subject and said, "But if I don't do this, I won't have anything to eat and I'll starve to death."

Meanwhile, while Xia Shen was being interviewed, on the other side...

At July Records, the vice president's phone rang.

The moment the call connected, his expression changed drastically, filled with overwhelming joy: "Ultra sent a message? Are you sure?! Are they in Shanghai?!"

Immediately afterward, he burst into laughter, seemingly upon hearing something: "Good! Good! Send someone over immediately to make contact with them! Oh, and bring Xia Shen's demo with you!"

(End of this chapter)