Chapter 387 – The Calm And Composed Mo Fei
Just as Yang Yi and Guo Ziyi were encouraging Lin Muan to participate in the talent show, Mo Fei also arrived in Shanghai to take part in the recording of the ‘Zhi Xin Interview’ program.”
“It seems my prediction was quite accurate. We didn’t have to wait long to meet again!” Luo Xin and Mo Fei ran into each other backstage. She gave Mo Fei a warm hug and said with a smile.
“I didn’t expect it, but I’m still very grateful for Sister Luo Xin’s invitation,” Mo Fei said with a somewhat shy smile.
“This time, I should be the one saying thank you. Your influence is significant now, and our ‘Zhi Xin Interview’ is just riding on your popularity!” Luo Xin joked.
“Not at all, Sister Luo Xin, you’re overpraising me,” Mo Fei quickly waved her hand.
Compared to before, Mo Fei no longer seemed as cold, perhaps because being with Yang Yi has softened the barriers around her heart with happiness. However, for Luo Xin, it was still difficult to notice Mo Fei’s change.
After some polite conversation, the program started recording early. Mo Fei, not new to this, having already been through an episode of ‘Zhi Xin Interview,’ was familiar with the show’s process.
“Six years ago, she reached the peak of her career with the popular song ‘Feel Like Stranger,’ but her sudden retirement caused her to quickly disappear from the public eye. Today, six years later, she returns to the top amidst others’ doubts and ridicule, with a high-quality album and an impressive voice. January is not only a celebration for the music industry but also her grand event. All the spotlights and flashlights were on her. Some say this is a miracle, but I believe her success comes from her hard work and perseverance! Welcome Mo Fei, back to ‘Zhi Xin Interview’!”
Luo Xin gave Mo Fei a long introduction, as usual. This time, the audience’s applause was much more enthusiastic. After all, who doesn’t know Mo Fei now?
“Thank you, Sister Luo Xin, thank you, everyone. I’m very happy to be invited to ‘Zhi Xin Interview’ again,” Mo Fei said as she came out, politely as usual.
“Mo Fei, to be honest, I wasn’t very satisfied the last time you were here, and, after the release of your new album, I’m even less satisfied. Do you know why?” Luo Xin, breaking from the usual script, pretended to blame Mo Fei after their greetings.
Mo Fei remembered that this dialogue wasn’t in the script, but she knew it was Luo Xin’s style, so she didn’t panic. She just responded with some confusion, “Why?”
“Because last time, I told you my favorite song of yours was ‘Crossing the Ocean to See You.’ This love song is so captivating, with lyrics that express suppressed emotion to the extreme, and your performance takes the suppressed emotions in the lyrics to the fullest!”
Luo Xin first praised, then her expression changed, and she somewhat reproachfully complained, “But you hid a song that’s just as good, ‘Listen to the Sea,’ which I personally think is even better than ‘Crossing the Ocean to See You.’ Yet, on my show, you only sang ‘The Initial Dream.’”
“Ah! That was the company’s arrangement!” Mo Fei finally understood that Luo Xin was feeling jealous. She said a bit awkwardly, “The song ‘Listen to the Sea’ was meant to be saved for the album release, and ‘The Initial Dream’ is actually a very excellent song as well…”
“But I still prefer ‘Listen to the Sea’!” Luo Xin pretended to be a bit sulky.
“Then tonight, I’ll sing this song for Sister Luo Xin. Although the song has already been released, music isn’t bound by time, right? As long as it is a good song, even if it is not the first time it is sung or heard, it can still bring happiness to everyone!” Mo Fei said with a sudden inspiration.
Luo Xin had no intention of making things difficult for Mo Fei; she was just joking. Since Mo Fei found a solution herself, Luo Xin didn’t feel the need to step in and help.
Indeed, music is like fine wine; it withstands the test of time and becomes richer with age. Mo Fei, you said that yourself just now, so when we get to the guest performance segment, make sure you don’t sing any other song!” Luo Xin said with a smile.
The two of them, playing along with each other, acted as if the song choice had just been decided, but the audience below was pleasantly surprised. They really liked Mo Fei’s song and applauded excitedly.
The interview continued, and Luo Xin asked Mo Fei about her feelings on returning to the top: “…Are you very excited? Did you have a joyful Spring Festival?”
Mo Fei shook her head and smiled slightly, saying, “The achievements so far have already become history. Regardless of how the media evaluates them, whether good or bad, I can now accept them calmly. I will continue to sing earnestly and hope to bring more great songs to my fans in the future.”
“I didn’t expect Mo Fei to have such a good mindset, not dwelling on past achievements, not easily satisfied, and diligently focusing on her singing. This attitude is something many singers should learn from,” Luo Xin was a little surprised. She sighed and said, “I thought that being crowned Queen of Songs again by the media might make you a bit proud, but I didn’t see any of that at all!”
“That’s because the title of ‘Queen of Songs’ is actually unreliable,” Mo Fei explained gently. “Sister Luo Xin, you see, six years ago, after I received a platinum album, I was also called the Queen of Songs.”
Luo Xin had done her homework well on this topic and said with a smile, “That’s right, and at that time, there were also many nicknames, like the Iceberg Song Queen, which was the most common one.”
“Maybe it’s because I’m not very good at communicating with people?” Mo Fei said a little embarrassedly.
“There were also nicknames like Goddess of Songs, Youngest Queen of Songs, and many others. Thinking about it now, doesn’t it feel like time has flown by?” Luo Xin said with emotion.
“Indeed, but the title of Queen of Songs doesn’t have much effect. I left the music scene for about five years, and when I returned, my popularity had declined, and many younger audiences didn’t even recognize me,” Mo Fei said to Luo Xin. “So, I’ve come to understand that all the honors received are just history. To keep fans liking and remembering me, I can only continue to work hard and consistently produce excellent work.”
What Mo Fei said wasn’t entirely accurate. In the entertainment industry, there’s another phenomenon: idol singers! They don’t need to have excellent works all the time. As long as they frequently appear, interact with fans enthusiastically, and maintain their handsome or beautiful faces, they can continue to be popular. Cao Congcong, for example, was like this before!
Mo Fei actually has the potential to be an idol singer, but she wasn’t interested in that path. She was usually like a mysterious person and rarely participates in variety shows.
Luo Xin knew this but didn’t plan to delve into the topic, not wanting to offend fans of idol singers. So, she smiled and followed up on Mo Fei’s previous words, asking, “Speaking of excellent works, we all know that the success of your album is also due to the efforts of a certain man.”
“Who is Mo Fei’s man? I don’t need to say it, right?” Luo Xin turned to the audience with a smile, skillfully adjusting the program’s atmosphere.
Immediately, the audience became very excited and cooperatively shouted the man’s name: “Mu Li’ang!”
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