Chapter 90: Asia’s First Broadcast, Chinese Music Scene, Your Heavenly Queen Has Truly Arrived.
Five in the afternoon.
Countless liangfen in front of the TV waited for Dragon TV’s 《Entertainment Star World》 to start. Zhang Liangying and Shen Qing would be guests in the live broadcast room to share their stories.
“It still has to be Shen Qing, he’s not afraid of Mango TV at all, actually broadcasting at this time.”
“Qing is giving them no face at all, conveniently stepping out to cause trouble, haha…”
“I wonder if Mango TV regrets it now?”
“If Zhang Liangying was with them, this season’s 《Super Boy》 would have been a huge hit. How many people still want to go to Super Boy now? Aren’t you afraid of the ten-year contract?”
“…”
For this live broadcast event, Shen Qing didn’t actually intend to target Mango TV. He just happened to help Liangying secure resources for 《Entertainment Star World》.
En, that’s how it is~
The live broadcast program wasn’t long, a total of one hour, leaving about 20 minutes for Liangying and Shen Qing.
…
Female host: “Liangying, how did you and Shen Qing meet? Many people say you two are too sweet together, are you dating?”
The initial questions were quite ordinary, the gossip type that fans loved to watch. The two answered in a standard manner, not revealing any flaws.
But the viewers in front of the TV were scratching their heads.
“They didn’t deny it, so they are dating!”
“Haha, it can be understood that way.”
“They are so sweet. Although Shen Qing is younger than Liangying, he protects Liangying like a father. Wuwuwu… I want a boyfriend like that too…”
Soon.
The reporter asked the second question: “Shen Qing, fans are very curious, are those songs all original by you? Zhang Jizhong said you wrote 《Peerless Under Heaven》 in 15 minutes?”
Shen Qing: “Actually, music is a feeling. Once you have the feeling, you can write a song in a few minutes. It’s not just me, other singers should have this experience.”
Host: “Hehehe, you’re too modest. Many singers might only have such inspiration once every few years, but you wrote two original songs almost every week during the three months of the competition. This is pure talent.”
Shen Qing: “Haha, you flatter me. Feeling is paramount.”
Host: “When do you feel the most inspired?”
Shen Qing said calmly: “I feel the most inspired when I’m with Liangying.”
Host: “^0^”
At this moment, Zhang Liangying was stunned.
She was still seriously listening to Shen Qing brag, never expecting him to pull such a stunt on her.
Zhang Liangying’s eyes widened abruptly as she looked at Shen Qing, her gaze filled with unprecedented surprise!
Yes~
It was unprecedented surprise.
They had known each other for a few months. Apart from trembling involuntarily when Shen Qing educated her while playing a second class private, this was the only other time she felt this way.
Happiness!
But this was a live broadcast, after all. Zhang Liangying suppressed her emotions. She smiled at Shen Qing, her eyes seeming to melt him.
In front of the TV~
The fans were no longer calm.
Everyone showed an aunt-like smile, stomping their feet in excitement.
“Oh my god! What did I just hear?”
“Is this considered a confession?”
“There’s definitely something going on between them, they’re definitely boyfriend and girlfriend, they’re definitely dating.”
“…”
Dating?
More like dating an elephant.
Soon.
After the host finished “eating dog food,” he asked the third question.
This question was quite pointed.
It was clearly asked with a purpose.
The host asked: “Many netizens feel that Liangying was treated unfairly during the competition, and they are speaking up for her. What are your thoughts on this matter?”
Zhang Liangying: “Actually, it’s all in the past.”
Shen Qing: “Yes! I often advise Liangying that people should look forward! I just hope that the unfair things that happened to Liangying and others will not be repeated.”
Host: “We sincerely hope that domestic talent shows become more and more perfect, just like the upcoming 《Come On! Boys》, where everything is fair, just, and open.”
The three of them, with their words, seemed to say nothing, but they had struck a nerve with Mango TV.
The fans in front of the TV were immediately indignant.
Everyone remembered the unfair treatment Zhang Liangying had suffered before.
“Mango TV, you scoundrels! How sad Liangying must have been back then?”
“It’s a good thing Shen Qing helped her. Otherwise, how could a young girl like her, without anyone to rely on, escape the clutches of Tianyu?”
“Shen Qing is the god sent by heaven for Zhang Liangying!”
“…”
Finally.
It was time for the most crucial segment—promoting the new album.
Host: “Liangying, is your album ready? Can you reveal any news?”
Zhang Liangying chuckled, nodded, and said: “This is an album about dreams. Shen Qing said it’s a true reflection of my journey. I feel it’s very fitting, haha.”
Host: “How many songs are included, and were they all produced by Shen Qing?”
Zhang Liangying: “Yes, the album is titled 《Zhang Liangying》, and it includes 10 songs. All the lyrics, composition, and arrangement were done by Shen Qing alone.”
“No way, bro… are you the nuclear-powered donkey of the music scene?”
“I now declare again, Zhang Liangying is the happiest singer in the Chinese music scene, bar none!”
“Haha, Chun-ge and Zhou Bichang must be crying into their pillows, this is hilarious. There’s not even a shadow of their albums.”
“…”
Creating an album is similar to creating a persona; it requires a certain amount of packaging and beautification. You can’t just throw a few songs in.
That would seem messy.
It’s best to define a style or a distinct theme for the album.
For example, Jay Chou’s first album 《JAY》 had a unified R&B style. Even if the song themes were different, it didn’t feel too disjointed.
Wang Feng’s first album 《Firework》 belonged to the same theme, with all songs exploring the meaning of life. Although there were ballads and rock styles, it wasn’t messy.
As for Zhang Liangying, ever since she participated in the 《Super Girl》 competition, Shen Qing had been promoting her as a music-loving girl from a poor family who pursued her dreams.
Therefore, her first album couldn’t be about pretentious heartbreak, nor could it be about lofty life themes. It had to continue her consistent down-to-earth persona.
What kind of songs are the most down-to-earth?
It’s actually very simple.
Don’t create anything too grand. Focus on elements like love, life, career, and dreams—these small things that are closely related to everyone.
This will resonate with more people.
Therefore, Shen Qing chose one element from many: 【Dream】
Based on this, Shen Qing wrote four title songs.
Leading the charge was 《What I Miss》, which borrowed from Stefanie Sun.
This song is probably one of the most beloved by fans in Stefanie Sun’s playlist. After its release, it quickly climbed the music charts.
The theme of this song, as the title suggests, is reminiscing about love.
If it were released as a single song, it might still give off the vibe of a breakup song. But with the next three songs, that wouldn’t be the case.
The second song was 《In My Song》, which borrowed from Qu Mouren.
“Without any warning”
“Without a trace of hesitation”
“You appeared just like that”
“Bringing surprise to my world, I couldn’t help myself”
“…”
From the lyrics, it can be seen that this song expresses gratitude for life and thanks to the people who appeared in one’s life. The theme is clear: be grateful for the past, cherish the present.
These two songs, in terms of their concepts, could be linked together perfectly…
Therefore.
Shen Qing placed them as the first two tracks on the album.
As for the third song, it was actually sung during the “5-to-3” competition before, which was 《My Dream》. However, Shen Qing rewrote the lyrics and turned it into an English song: 《Dream It Possible》.
Compared to the Chinese version, more people might prefer the English version because the lyrics and melody are more harmonious. In her previous life, many people called it the “Huawei March.”
This song is about dreams and struggles, perfectly connecting with the previous two songs. The three songs, when put together, almost perfectly replicate Zhang Liangying’s journey.
When fans buy the album soon and listen to these three songs, they will surely be moved by Shen Qing’s thoughtful effort, right?
As for the fourth title song, Shen Qing chose Jay Chou’s 《Small Happiness》, because Liangying’s current life is a small happiness.
…
In the live broadcast room~
After Shen Qing briefly introduced the new album, the host and Shen Qing gave their seats to Zhang Liangying, who would perform a pre-release song from the new album.
The literal meaning of “pre-release” is simple.
Another purpose is to make fans eager to buy the album after listening to it~
“Please, give me a copy, I want to listen!”
“Ahhh, Mom Liangying, I really want to hear the song, I can’t wait!”
“…”
Therefore.
The song must instantly capture the fans’ ears.
The director backstage loaded the demo into the machine. As the accompaniment started, Zhang Liangying raised her microphone and sang with a smile.
The audience in front of the TV seemed to be transported back to the 《Super Girl》 competition, with cheers erupting in thousands of households, “Go, Liangying! You’re the best!”
“I dedicate this song, 《In My Song》, to everyone. Thank you for appearing in my life, thank you for your support and love along the way.”
Due to time constraints, Liangying only sang the chorus.
During this period, Zhang Liangying’s vocal cords were no longer simply smooth and resonant. Shen Qing had trained them to have a slight hoarseness.
However, this hoarseness was not constant. Zhang Liangying could only bring it out when she wanted that husky effect.
And this song, 《In My Song》, needed to convey a sense of destiny, and a hoarse voice was most suitable. It was very captivating to listen to.
If you give this song to any talented singer, she could become famous overnight with it. This is the charm of a classic song.
“It feels like a destined dream”
“You exist, deep in my mind”
“In my dreams, in my heart, in my song”
“…”
As the song traveled from the TV speakers to the living room and into the ears of the fans, everyone’s surprise instantly turned into anticipation and fervor.
“Damn… I knew it, the Shen Qing and Liangying combination is forever god-tier! This title song is definitely a classic that will be passed down!”
“Why do I feel like crying?”
“Six months later, my Liangying is back at full strength. Chinese music scene, are you ready?”
…
After the live broadcast ended, Shen Qing and Liangying went to a top recording studio in Xuhui and worked through the night to record 《In My Song》.
Currently, Taihe Rye Music has contacted 22 radio stations and three television stations in Asia for the premiere, which will be the night after tomorrow at 8:30 PM. Zhang Liangying will personally attend and chat with radio listeners while listening to the song.
At the same time, Mango TV’s 《Super Boy》 50-to-10 competition will also begin, and it will surely compete for viewership ratings.
Chinese music scene, your Heavenly Queen has truly arrived.
