Chapter 26 Public Breakup tushumi.cc

Director Zong Hai smiled and looked at Xiao Qingfeng: "Teacher Xiao, you won first place tonight. Can you share your thoughts with the audience right now?"

"Of course I'm very happy. Although I've always been a low-key person, the audience has discerning eyes, so I'm very grateful to them for their keen observation!"

When the words "keen observation" were uttered, everyone's eyes turned to Xia Luan.

Xiao Qingfeng's words were clearly pointed, and netizens were all pondering the meaning behind them.

Strength is a powerful counterattack against lies. Putting aside the songs "The Wind Rises" and "Cherish," Xiao Qingfeng's performance in the two episodes of "Singer Who Makes Waves" alone is enough to prove that Xiao Qingfeng's singing skills are not as bad as the outside world claims.

Even casual fans and neutral fans began to figure out what was going on, and the scales of truth were starting to tip in Xiao Qingfeng's favor.

Zong Hai smiled and said, "Teacher Xiao, you have proven yourself with your strength. Just as you said, the audience's eyes are discerning!"

Zong Hai's words clearly showed his bias towards Xiao Qingfeng, but as the show's director, he couldn't go too far, so he immediately changed the subject: "All the rankings for tonight have been revealed, so which singer will leave our stage tonight?"

"In the last episode, Teacher Ashima came in seventh and Teacher Xia Luan came in fifth. In this episode, Teacher Ashima came in sixth and Teacher Xia Luan came in seventh. So, the votes from both episodes will be combined to decide who will leave the stage tonight!"

At this moment, the camera zoomed in on Xia Luan and Ashima.

Xia Luan quietly turned away and secretly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

At this moment, she felt immense regret, regretting why she had disregarded their five-year relationship and insisted on kicking Xiao Qingfeng out of the group.

Even if he wants to go solo, as long as he talks to him nicely, he will definitely be willing to support him, and he can even write songs for him.

Now Ashima, Miqier, and even Wang Bolun have all asked Xiao Qingfeng to write songs for them, while he can only watch helplessly. Why is that? Originally, Xiao Qingfeng belonged to him alone.

Seeing Xia Luan like this, Zong Hai didn't target the young girl any further. After all, Xia Luan was only twenty-four years old, still a young girl, and it wouldn't be appropriate to continue targeting her since she was already suffering enough.

Then Zong Hai softened his voice and said as gently as possible, "Teacher Xia Luan, is there anything you would like to say?"

Xia Luan turned around and forced a smile.

"First of all, I want to thank my fans and viewers who have supported me unconditionally all this time. I didn't perform well tonight and let you down!"

At this point, Xia Luan stood up and bowed deeply to the camera, her attitude sincere!

"No matter what the outcome is tonight, this will be one of the most important experiences of my life, so I will accept it calmly and face it bravely!"

Xiao Qingfeng looked at Xia Luan, and her actions made him think more highly of her.

Regardless of whether the other party is genuine or not, at least the attitude they displayed was positive and encouraging.

No wonder her predecessor was so devoted to her; Xia Luan certainly didn't rely solely on her looks to succeed in the music industry, she also possessed her own unique personal charm.

If it weren't for what happened before, Xiao Qingfeng would also think that having such a girlfriend was indeed good, and that she and his predecessor were quite a good match.

Seemingly sensing Xiao Qingfeng's gaze, Xia Luan looked at him after speaking, and their eyes met instantly.

"First of all, congratulations to Feng Ge on winning first place! I'm so happy for you, and I hope you continue to do well!"

In the end, Xia Luan could no longer hold back her tears and they streamed down her face.

With such a pitiful appearance, anyone who saw her would feel sorry for her.

Xiao Qingfeng frowned slightly. Playing the victim again?

"Stop it, stop with the pretense. And don't spout nonsense about being friends with other groups that disbanded because of disagreements. In my eyes, Xiao Qingfeng, once a group disbands, it's over. There's no such thing as being friends anymore!"

"The grudges between us are obvious to all, and the audience has their own opinions on who is right and who is wrong. I just want to say that from now on, we go our separate ways and have no relationship whatsoever. If I had to say there is any relationship between us, I would say we are strangers!"

"So don't call me Brother Feng anymore, we're not close!"

Upon hearing Xiao Qingfeng's words, Xia Luan's face turned even paler.

Anyone could see that Xia Luan was already trying to make peace, but Xiao Qingfeng's words sealed their relationship, leaving no room for reconciliation.

The audience erupted in uproar, whispering amongst themselves and engaging in heated discussion.

"Xiao Qingfeng is really lacking in gentlemanly manners. After all, Xia Luan, a girl, has already shown such weakness, yet he is still being so aggressive. It's really going too far."

"Yes, even if there were any conflicts before, it's wrong to be so heartless in this kind of situation. It makes you seem petty and calculating."

"What do you know? Xiao Qingfeng must have suffered a tremendous injustice, otherwise why would he be like this?"

“Exactly. Xia Luan treated him like that back then, and now she’s begging for reconciliation and you can just forgive her so easily? Xiao Qingfeng’s actions just prove that he is the victim.”

The netizens in the live stream were arguing endlessly.

"I think Xiao Qingfeng did the right thing. Who knows if Xia Luan is genuinely seeking peace? What if it's just a show?"

"Xiao Qingfeng is too stubborn. That's how he should be. He can't easily forgive those who have hurt him."

"But there's no need to be so heartless. After all, we once loved each other. Wouldn't it be better to leave some room for maneuver?"

"That's because you don't know the inside story. Xiao Qingfeng must have been hurt too deeply to retaliate like this."

"In any case, this situation is really awkward, and I hope they can resolve it privately."

“I support Xiao Qingfeng. He has the right to express his anger and dissatisfaction.”

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Xia Luan stood there, completely stunned, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

Qingfeng, why are you doing this to me? Were you lying to me when you said you would love me forever?

Even if I wronged you first, I've been with you for five years, a full five years. Don't you have any feelings for me at all?

You've changed. You're no longer the Xiao Qingfeng who said he would always stand by my side and support me.

You are no longer the Xiao Qingfeng who would take care of me day and night without sleep when I was sick.

Can't you see that I want to win you back? Can't you give me another chance?

Noticing Xiao Qingfeng's gaze, Xia Luan felt as if her heart had fallen into an ice cellar, and her whole body turned ice-cold.

A person's eyes don't lie. In the past, Xiao Qingfeng's eyes were always full of love when he looked at her, but now there was only disgust in Xiao Qingfeng's eyes.

She realized that she had completely lost Xiao Qingfeng!

Zong Hai was ecstatic; the second episode was trending again.

However, the show had to continue, and as the director and host, he couldn't let this awkward situation continue.

So he quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Teacher Xia Luan, although I am also very sorry that your group on Qingluan Peak has disbanded, this is your private matter and it is not appropriate to talk about it on this stage!"

"But since we've brought this up, I'll say a few words from my own experience. Listen if you want, otherwise just pretend I never said anything!"

Xia Luan quickly wiped away her tears and forced a smile, saying, "Master Zong, please tell me what's on your mind!"

"In the music industry, many groups disband, so it's not unusual. But since they've already disbanded, it's best to part amicably and not cause any more trouble. It's better for everyone, since we're all in the same industry and will have opportunities to meet again in the future!"

Pop diva Mei Fei chimed in, "That's right. After all, we've worked together for three years. There's no need to act like enemies. It's best to part ways amicably!"

"Thank you, Director Zong and Sister Fei, thank you both!"

Although Xia Luan was heartbroken, she had already lost enough tonight, so she could only accept Zong Hai and Mei Fei's advice and agree!

But his hatred for Xiao Qingfeng only intensified!

As expected, Xia Luan became the first singer to be eliminated in this season of "Singer Who Makes Waves," temporarily leaving the stage.

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After the show ended, the news that Xiao Qingfeng had topped the list quickly became a trending topic.

When the pure version of "Silence is Golden" was uploaded to the KuMao platform, it was downloaded more than one million times in less than an hour, and there were as many as 30,000 comments!

Many netizens listen to this song on repeat without limit, and many even cry while listening. In this chaotic and turbid world, ordinary people who have been suppressed for a long time seem to have found an outlet in this song.

"Once a person understands this, they become silent. It's not that they lose the ability to get along with others, but that they lose the interest in playing along!" commented a netizen with the ID "Taiwan" in the song's comment section!

Having learned my lesson and received guidance from the Book of Documents, I now see things more clearly and am no longer trapped by righteousness. Let bygones be bygones; do not let unworthy people and things leave a trace in your heart!

"I've found that silence is the best expression. Whether it's feeling wronged, angry, disappointed, or in pain, silence can express it all, and it doesn't hurt anyone. Silence truly is golden!"

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Countless netizens began to express their life insights in the comments section.

In less than two hours, the number of comments exceeded 100,000, and the number of downloads directly surpassed 2.3 million.

It even topped the music charts that day, becoming the fastest song to reach the top of the music charts in nearly twenty years.

Renowned music critic Kuang Ran, CEO of Hengsheng Music, excitedly commented: "'Silence is Golden' is not just a song, it's about life, it's about an attitude towards life, and it's worth savoring!"

The general manager of Tencent Music also excitedly commented: "This song, 'Silence is Golden,' will surely become a classic and endure!"

However, the reviews from executives of major music platforms were not the most sensational. The most sensational was a critical article written by Meng Ruliang, a professor at Tsinghua University's School of Arts, which was published in Tsinghua University's journal and the Beijing Daily.

The article immediately caused a strong reaction in the literary and music circles upon its publication.

The melody of the song "Silence is Golden" combines ancient music with popular elements, and the use of the guzheng (a traditional Chinese zither) is particularly outstanding, demonstrating a major function of popular music.

The lyrics of this song are philosophical, expressing a broad-minded and carefree attitude towards life.

The lyrics “The night wind is biting, I look back on the past alone” depict a lonely person reminiscing about the past at night.

"The old me, full of anger and resentment, false accusations and accusations, bottling up a bellyful of indignation" expresses his past anger and dissatisfaction, and how he was troubled by false accusations and accusations.

However, "having learned his lesson and received guidance from the scriptures, he has now seen through things and is no longer troubled by them." Through learning and growth, he has seen through these things and is no longer bothered by them.

The lyrics, "But I feel I have a score, no longer as clumsy as before, wiping away tears, I walk lightly with a smile," express that he has become more mature and confident, and can easily face setbacks and difficulties in life.

The attitude towards life expressed in this song is one of indifference to fame and fortune, staying true to oneself, and not following the crowd.

It tells us that we will encounter all kinds of setbacks and difficulties on the road of life, but we must not give up our beliefs and principles because of this.

We should learn to remain silent, face life's challenges with a peaceful and open-minded attitude, believe in our own value and abilities, and not be disturbed by external voices.

As the song goes: "Right and wrong have their own justice, be careful with your words so as not to offend others, don't take cold winds and rain too seriously, be confident in your heart, ignore sarcasm and questioning, let people laugh and scold, live a carefree life."

Xiao Qingfeng's voice has a magnificent and deep emotion that is very captivating. When singing this Cantonese song, Xiao Qingfeng paid attention to the accuracy of Cantonese expression, and many words were pronounced with a slight nasal ending, especially in long notes.

He first articulates the initial consonant of each word, then uses breath to extend the word, and finally refines the sound through the nose. This approach replaces the method of using a frontal consonant for the final word.

Xiao Qingfeng pays great attention to the tone of his songs, using contrasts in dynamics and tempo to enhance the expressiveness of the music, as if he is telling the audience about life's philosophy, and it is also lyrical.

His voice is very magnetic, utilizing nasal resonance extensively. His singing always gives the listener a sense that the emotion continues even after the music ends; that is, even after each phrase concludes, the music, the feelings, and the overall atmosphere remain connected.

The song's accompaniment uses a variety of instruments, including the guzheng, piano, electric bass, drum kit, and strings. The music is relatively quiet and light. The second verse adds drum kit and strings, making the music brighter.

The music becomes richer in section B, especially with increased intensity and volume in the snare drum and bass drum, building to a climax. During the interlude, strings and electronic instruments combine, creating a grand and elegant sound.

Overall, "Silence is Golden" is a very classic Cantonese song. Its music, lyrics, and the attitude towards life it expresses are all worth appreciating and learning from.

It tells us that on the journey of life, we should maintain a peaceful and open-minded attitude, not be disturbed by external voices, adhere to our beliefs and principles, believe in our own value and abilities, and face life's challenges with a carefree attitude.

What was originally a matter for the music scene suddenly became popular in literary circles as well, thanks to an article by a literature professor at Tsinghua University.

Xiao Qingfeng didn't pay much attention to the praise from the outside world; what he cared about was his income.

Including the previous songs, the total number of downloads across the internet has now exceeded 30 million, and the number is still increasing by tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands every day.

As of now, Xiao Qingfeng has earned no less than 30 million yuan. At this rate, earning a small fortune every year is not difficult at all.

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