Chapter 221 The Music Scene is in Crisis

Upon hearing her manager Yin Hang's call, Meng Ziyi immediately took off her headphones and stood up to greet him.

"What variety show is it? You seem so excited," Meng Ziyi asked with a smile.

Yin Hang walked quickly to Meng Ziyi's side, his face beaming with excitement.

"Mengmeng, this variety show is amazing! It's called 'Fifty Kilometers Lotus Pier,' a brand new slow-life social variety show. It's set in a picturesque Lotus Pier, where the guests will escape the hustle and bustle of the city, return to nature, and experience a slow-paced life."

Meng Ziyi nodded slightly, a hint of longing in her eyes.

"That sounds great. Are there any other features?"

Yin Hang smiled mysteriously, "The most unique feature of this variety show is that the chief planner is your favorite singer, Xiao Qingfeng!"

Meng Ziyi's eyes lit up instantly. "Really? That's great!"

Yin Hang nodded. "Absolutely true. I know you've always admired Xiao Qingfeng. You must be very happy to be able to participate in the program he planned."

Meng Ziyi said excitedly, "Of course I'll participate! I've always loved his music, and I never expected to have the opportunity to participate in a program he planned. It's such a pleasant surprise."

Yin Hang said with a smile, "Alright, Mengmeng, get ready. This is a rare opportunity, so you must do your best."

Meng Ziyi nodded firmly, "I will."

Meng Ziyi was immersed in the joy of participating in "Fifty Kilometers Lotus Pier," a project planned by Xiao Qingfeng.

Meanwhile, Xiao Qingfeng and the production team were working diligently on pre-production preparations.

As the chief planner, Xiao Qingfeng first worked with the production team to carefully select the filming location in Lotus Pier.

They visited several scenic spots and finally settled on a perfect location with shimmering lakes, blooming lotus flowers, and lush green forests.

This place not only boasts beautiful natural scenery, but also has relatively complete surrounding facilities, which can meet the living and shooting needs of the guests.

Next, Xiao Qingfeng led his team to develop a detailed shooting plan.

Based on the characteristics of the program and the guests' schedules, they rationally planned the filming content and schedule for each day.

From the guests' check-in and grouping to the tasks and challenges, and the holding of special segments, every aspect has undergone repeated discussions and optimizations to ensure the smooth running of the program.

The production team put a lot of effort into inviting guests.

They thoroughly understood and communicated with each invited guest, introducing them to the program's concept and format to ensure the guests had sufficient knowledge and interest in the program.

At the same time, they also tailored suitable tasks and roles for the guests based on their personalities and strengths, so as to fully showcase the guests' charm and talent.

To ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program, the production team also invited professional photographers, editors, and post-production teams.

Xiao Qingfeng familiarized himself with the filming location in advance and developed a filming plan to ensure that every wonderful moment could be captured.

In post-production, they will also use advanced technology and creativity to add more artistry and entertainment value to the program.

After a period of intensive preparation, the preliminary work for "Fifty Kilometers Lotus Pier" has finally been successfully completed.

The production crew eagerly awaited the arrival of the guests.

Finally, the fifteen artists arrived at Lotus Pier one after another, but because they all signed confidentiality agreements, it is currently being kept secret.

While Xiao Qingfeng and directors Chi Kui and Xie Yuan were busy filming "Fifty Kilometers Lotus Pier", the rankings for the second episode of the thirteenth season of "Singer Who Makes Waves" had already been revealed.

First place went to Vansia, second to Cai Qiong, and third to Motina. Although Cai Qiong's ranking improved compared to the first episode, foreign singers still occupied two of the top three spots.

With the announcement of the rankings in the second episode of the 13th season of "Singer Who Makes Waves," the anger of Chinese netizens was like a volcano about to erupt, difficult to contain.

On various social media platforms, netizens have voiced their dissatisfaction with the current state of the music scene.

“What’s wrong with the Chinese music scene? Are we just going to let foreign singers occupy the top spots?” “Where are our Chinese singers? The music scene is in crisis!” Such words are everywhere.

On Weibo, the hashtag #ChineseMusicScenesInCrisis# quickly climbed to the top of the trending topics list, sparking heated discussions among countless netizens.

People left messages expressing their eagerness.

"We need a true king of the Chinese music scene to break this situation."

When will a Chinese-language singer step forward and reclaim the glory that belongs to us?

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Amid this wave of anger and urgency, netizens are filled with concern for the future of the Chinese music scene, but also with anticipation.

At this moment, they longed for a heroic figure to appear who could save the Chinese music scene and make it shine again on the world music stage.

Inside the hotel, Xiao Qingfeng had just finished a day of filming and hadn't even had a chance to shower when he received a call from Zong Hai.

"King Xiao, I'm in dire need of help!" Zong Hai's urgent voice came through the phone as soon as it was answered.

Xiao Qingfeng's lips curled up slightly, with a hint of teasing, and he said, "Oh, Director Zong, so in such a hurry? Is it because the show has been criticized to the point of being completely torn apart by netizens lately?"

Zong Hai gave a wry laugh on the other end of the phone, "Xiao Tianwang, please stop teasing me. I really am facing a huge problem. You know the current situation of 'Singer Who Makes Waves,' with foreign singers taking up the top spots. Netizens are almost tearing our production team apart, and I'm at my wit's end."

Xiao Qingfeng chuckled and said, "Whose fault is this? You set the competition rules yourselves, and now that there are problems, it's not easy to clean up the mess."

Zong Hai sighed, "Alas, I have no choice. The netizens' emotions are getting more and more intense, and I'm under immense pressure. Xiao Tianwang, you have to help me."

"Help you? How can I help you? I'm busy filming 'Fifty Kilometers Lotus Pier' right now, I don't have the energy to deal with your business." Xiao Qingfeng deliberately declined.

Zong Hai hurriedly said, "Xiao Tianwang, you are a king-level figure in the Chinese music scene. The Chinese music scene is in dire straits right now, and everyone is hoping that a hero can step forward to save it. After thinking it over, I think only you have the strength and influence to do so."

Xiao Qingfeng was silent for a moment, then said, “Zong Hai, you’ve flattered me too much. If I lose, all the reputation I’ve worked so hard to build will be ruined.”

Zong Hai quickly said, "Xiao Tianwang, don't be modest. Everyone has witnessed your strength. As long as you are willing to come out of retirement, you will definitely be able to win back some pride for the Chinese music scene."

Xiao Qingfeng deliberately said, "This is not a simple matter; I need to think about it."

Upon hearing this, Zong Hai became even more anxious and quickly said, "King Xiao, please don't even consider it. The situation is urgent now. If you don't step out of retirement, the Chinese music scene will truly have no hope. Besides, you don't want to see our Chinese music continue to be suppressed by foreign music, do you?"

Xiao Qingfeng laughed and scolded, "Hey, Director Zong, are you starting to use moral blackmail now? You just keep asking me to come out of retirement, but you won't mention appearance fees. You're putting me in a difficult position, sigh..."