Chapter 225 The Destructive Power of a Song

I still remember when Xiao Qingfeng first appeared on "Singer Who Makes Waves" and sang "If Love Has a Destiny", many viewers were moved to tears.

Now, Xiao Qingfeng is back on the stage of "Singer Who Makes Waves," once again winning over countless viewers with an even more tear-jerking rendition of "Father's Prose Poem."

Xiao Qingfeng's singing gradually faded, the last note seemingly still echoing in the air, and the entire hall fell into a strange silence.

However, the silence lasted only a moment before it was broken by countless sobs.

Those audience members who were just immersed in the song could no longer contain their emotions.

Some people in the audience covered their faces with their hands, their shoulders trembling slightly; others closed their eyes tightly, letting tears slide down their cheeks.

Sobs rose and fell, as if in the most sincere response to the song.

Immediately afterwards, thunderous applause erupted, the applause was enthusiastic and long-lasting, as if it would break through the roof and travel far away.

The audience clapped enthusiastically, their hands turning red from clapping, oblivious to the fact that they were expressing their respect and admiration for Xiao Qingfeng in the most direct way.

At the same time, heart-wrenching screams echoed throughout the scene.

The shouts of "Xiao Qingfeng! Xiao Qingfeng!" rose in waves, as everyone released their inner excitement.

They seemed to want the whole world to know that they had just witnessed a musical feast, a spectacular performance by a musical king.

Xiao Qingfeng's singing voice lingered, but the atmosphere at the venue and in the live broadcast room remained as enthusiastic as ever.

In the live stream, the chat was flooded with comments, and the excitement of the viewers was practically overflowing from the screen.

"Xiao Qingfeng is absolutely in the lead this time. His skill level is unmatched by those two foreign singers!"

"The glory of the Chinese music scene is right here! Xiao Qingfeng, you are our pride!"

"This song is so powerful, it's no surprise that it beats foreign singers!"

"From 'If Love Has a Destiny' to the current 'Father's Prose Poem,' Xiao Qingfeng has proven the charm of Chinese music time and time again. This time, he will definitely be able to completely defeat foreign singers."

"I feel that Xiao Qingfeng is the god of war in the Chinese music scene, and this competition is his battle to become a legend!"

"While those foreign singers' songs may have their own unique features, they are not even in the same league as Xiao Qingfeng's 'Father's Prose Poem.' The Chinese music scene will surely prevail!"

"Xiao Qingfeng has supported the Chinese music scene with his musical talent and heartfelt singing. Victory in this competition will surely belong to us!"

Netizens expressed their confidence in Xiao Qingfeng and their expectations for the victory of the Chinese music scene.

At that moment, they seemed to see Xiao Qingfeng standing on the champion's podium, accepting glory on behalf of the Chinese music scene.

The camera then switched to several professional music critics invited by the program team, most of whom also had red eyes.

Music critics also shared their opinions on camera.

Fei Yi, a senior music critic, said: "Xiao Qingfeng's 'Father's Prose Poem' is a work with profound connotations and high artistic value. With its simple lyrics and moving melody, the song shows the greatness and depth of fatherly love."

Dong Yun, the CEO of Hengsheng Music and a well-known music critic, said excitedly, "Xiao Qingfeng's singing expresses this emotion to the fullest, allowing people to feel the power of music. From the lyrics, this song, through the description of the father's diary, shows the life scenes and emotional world of that era."

Xu Fei, the music director of Coolcat, gently wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and said in a trembling voice, "This song reminds me of my father. Every detail in the lyrics is full of the breath of life, making people feel as if they have returned to the past. If possible, I hope to buy the copyright of this song."

Upon hearing this, the other music stars around nodded in agreement, because they all knew how difficult it had been for Xu Fei, a girl who came from the countryside, to get to where she is today.

When the camera switched to another music critic, he cleared his throat and said earnestly, "Melically speaking, this song is simple yet moving, full of infectious energy. Especially the chorus, the melody is soaring, making people feel both touched and uplifted. Overall, this song is a rare masterpiece, and it will become a classic in the Chinese music scene."

Backstage, singer Lin Yushen said, "Xiao Qingfeng's song gave me a deeper understanding of his musical talent. He is not only an excellent singer, but also a thoughtful and profound artist."

Wang Yaqi nodded emphatically upon hearing this, expressing her complete agreement with Lin Yushen's assessment.

Then he continued, "The emotions expressed in this song are not only a praise of fatherly love, but also a eulogy to humanity. It showed me the power of family affection. The success of this song lies not only in its musicality, but also in its thought-provoking and artistic qualities."

Hearing Wang Yaqi and Lin Yushen's high praise for Xiao Qingfeng, the others were fine, but Cai Qiong was furious. Even though she knew there might be cameras filming, she couldn't suppress her dark expression.

Cai Qiong is currently on the verge of madness. As a professional musician, you can say Cai Qiong is bad, but you absolutely cannot say she is bad.

Therefore, from her professional perspective, it is no surprise that Xiao Qingfeng has already secured the victory after singing this song.

She didn't care at all about Xiao Qingfeng defeating the two foreign singers; what she couldn't accept was that Xiao Qingfeng's ranking was higher than hers.

On stage, the lights once again focused on Xiao Qingfeng.

The host, He Han, holding a microphone and smiling, walked towards Xiao Qingfeng.

"Qingfeng, first of all, congratulations on delivering such a stunning performance. On behalf of the audience both at the venue and in the live broadcast room, I would like to ask you a few questions. My first question is, did you feel any pressure facing two very strong foreign singers in this competition?"

Xiao Qingfeng slightly raised the corners of his mouth, his eyes revealing a sense of composure and calmness.

"There is definitely pressure, but I see this competition more as an opportunity for musical exchange and sharing. As long as I sing with my heart, I can move the audience."

The host nodded and then asked, "Why did you choose the song 'Father's Prose Poem' to participate in the competition?"

Xiao Qingfeng's gaze softened. "I hope that through this song, more people can feel the warmth and strength of family affection. Moreover, I think that in a competition like this, choosing a song that can evoke emotional resonance is far more important than simply pursuing technical skills."

"That's a very insightful answer. Are you confident that you'll win first place this time?" the host followed up.

Xiao Qingfeng smiled and shook his head, then nodded. "The essence of singing is still emotional resonance first, technique second. As for the result, let the audience judge."

After the interview, the host faced the audience.

"Dear viewers, we will now take a short break. Next, we will conduct the voting and announce the final rankings of this competition. Please wait a moment and look forward to the final results."