Chapter 160, Update 1601
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Mu Shaoting looked at him and asked, "Otherwise, how come you sing so well?"
Ye Qingxi: ...
Ye Qingxi smiled, "That might be true~"
Mu Shaoting thought so too.
"Come on, let's sing the last two verses again."
"Mm." Ye Qingxi nodded.
Two minutes later, Mu Shaoting's lesson ended again.
Mu Shaoting: ...This was a really uninvolving teaching experience!
Is their baby excessively talented in music?
Mu Shaoting was inwardly crying, but smiled on the surface and said, "Then let's sing it together again."
She let Ye Qingxi sing first, and then she slowly entered the song. After she finished singing, she and Ye Qingxi took turns singing one line each, and finally completed a duet in the last part.
Surprisingly, Mu Shaoting thought that the two of them actually worked together quite well!
Although it was their first collaboration, it sounded exceptionally harmonious and pleasant.
Mu Shaoting immediately started playing the piano, and together with Ye Qingxi, they sang a duet once more.
She had thought it would take a long time to perfect the song with Ye Qingxi, but on the very first day, the two of them completed a perfect collaboration.
Mu Shaoting: ...Well, my feelings are rather complicated.
The next day, Mu Shaoting simply focused on playing the piano.
Ye Qingxi played for three or four days, and then figured she had almost reached her goal. She gradually returned to her normal level, playing more and more smoothly and fluently until she finally played the entire song.
Mu Shaoting: ...Is it possible that I originally only wanted you to play and sing the part?
Mu Shaoting once again felt that her little nephew really did have musical talent!
She could become a singer in the future—but her dad might not be willing.
While practicing singing, Mu Shaoting also had clothes made for her and Ye Qingxi.
The lyrics of this song lean towards Western fantasy, so the clothing styles of the two people are also Western European court style, with a touch of fairy tale.
Although she didn't care much about winning the championship, this was the first time she and Ye Qingxi had performed a song together, so Mu Shaoting couldn't help but take it seriously. She even planned how she should enter the stage, how Ye Qingxi should enter the stage, and how the two of them should interpret the song in addition to singing.
Ye Qingxi listened to her ideas, occasionally offering guidance and making changes, and finally finalized the performance format for the final.
but……
"Auntie, I want a mask," Ye Qingxi said to her. "It doesn't have to cover the whole face, just the upper half, like the masquerade balls in TV dramas."
Mu Shaoting asked, puzzled, "What do you need this for?"
Ye Qingxi smiled at her, of course because she didn't want her peaceful and ordinary life to be disturbed.
“That way, I just need to change my name again, and other people won’t know that I’m with you, so they won’t ask me for your autograph,” Ye Qingxi said.
Mu Shaoting then realized, oh yeah, she's quite popular now.
Since the premiere of "The Voice of China", every time she returns to school, people are excited and their eyes light up when they see her. Some even run up to her and ask if they can take a photo with her or get her autograph.
Mu Shaoting has always been the center of attention since she was a child, so she's used to it.
But Ye Qingxi will definitely not be used to it.
"The Voice of Heaven" is so popular right now, and this is the final, plus it's being broadcast live, so it's definitely at its peak in terms of popularity.
Ye Qingxi appeared on stage at this moment, and he is so good-looking, which will definitely have an impact on his future life.
So changing the name and covering half the face is indeed the most appropriate thing to do.
"Look, your auntie forgot! You're so clever, you thought of everything. You truly are the smartest baby in our family!" Mu Shaoting praised. "So, what do you want to name the baby?"
Ye Qingxi had already decided, "I'll call her Shao Xi."
Mu Shaoting laughed, "Also surnamed Shao? Not Mu?"
Ye Qingxi thought his aunt was sometimes really silly.
"Auntie, what is your relationship with my father?"
"Brother and sister."
"If my surname is Mu, then what is my father's surname? And what should your surname be, logically?"
"Of course, it's all because of admiration. Ah—"
Mu Shaoting instantly realized that this meant her brother's surname was Mu, and in the entertainment industry, the only person with the surname Mu was Mu Shaowu. With "Mu" combined with her stage name Shaoting, the relationship between the two was obvious!
Mu Shaoting couldn't help but rub his little nephew's head, "You're really smart!"
Compared to her little nephew, she looked like a complete idiot.
What a genius baby and what a stupid aunt! She's the one who's dragging her little nephew down.
Mu Shaoting quickly called the director and told him, "Remember, your name is Shao Xi. My Shao is the 'Xi' of 'dawn'."
Director: ? ? ?
"This is... a new nephew?"
Are they all of the "Xi" generation?
Was it not the same adorable baby he had seen before?
"I didn't change it." Mu Shaoting was speechless. "It's my nephew's stage name."
Director: ? ? ?
How old is your nephew? He already needs a stage name?!
The director was absolutely amused.
I just think kids their age are really cute, no wonder those parent-child variety shows are so popular.
Thinking about this, he realized that their teacher, Shao Ting, could actually take his little nephew to a parent-child variety show. Maybe his popularity would skyrocket again!
"Okay," the director said with a smile.
Mu Shaoting hung up the phone and continued rehearsing with Ye Qingxi.
Before we knew it, it was time for the match.
On Thursday night, the director suddenly received a call from the TV station manager, asking him to send someone to clean the VIP lounge in the audience area, as important figures would be attending tomorrow's game.
Director: ? ? ?
"What kind of important person?"
"The chairman and president of the Mu Group and their friends."
Director: ? ? ? ?
No, what wind blew them here?
The director asked, puzzled, "Who are they here for?"
"You mean watching the competition?" the station director said. "I've been busy lately and haven't been paying attention to the programs. Show me the information of the finalists."
The program director immediately sent over the relevant information, asking, "Do you think there are people they know among them?"
"Otherwise, why would someone who's a CEO and chairman of the board come here to relax when they have nothing better to do?"
Director: "...But none of these three people have the surname Mu."
The station director stared at Mu Shaoting's face in the document, then looked at the two characters "Shaoting" on her name.
"I heard that Chairman Mu's wife's surname is Shao. It's not impossible that the young lady didn't want to rely on her parents' fame, so she changed her surname to her mother's.
Director: !!!
"But that's not necessarily true," the station director added.
How popular is Shao Ting?
"The most popular star, far ahead of the competition."
"That's fine then." The station director was relieved. "Then let's leave it for now. I'll keep an eye on things for you. Just be quick-witted yourself."
"Of course," the director quickly replied.
He hung up the phone, still somewhat surprised.
Is Shao Ting actually the eldest daughter of the Mu Group?
No wonder she's so carefree; she says she doesn't care about rankings and that's exactly what she means.
Fortunately, he hadn't been disrespectful to the young lady before, and the director secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
On Friday morning, Ye Qingxi took leave and arrived at the TV station early with Mu Shaoting to begin rehearsals.
The TV station director made a special trip over and sat in the audience with the program director, watching Mu Shaoting's rehearsal.
Upon seeing Ye Qingxi, he asked in confusion, "This child is..."
"A child star who just recently came to light?!" the station director guessed.
Otherwise, why would they appear on their stage?!
“He’s Miss Shao’s nephew,” the director said.
Station Director: ? ? ? ! ! !
"How did her nephew end up on stage?!"
"Guest performer," the director explained.
Station Director: ? ? ?
Station Director: ...
The station manager looked at the two figures in front of him, one large and one small, and thought that if it really was this person, he would probably have to turn on the machine.
Even the most popular star is useless if they're dragging along such an unknown little kid!
However, as the rehearsal began, Mu Shaoting and Ye Qingxi sang and performed in perfect harmony. The station director was stunned for a moment, then stunned again. After the two finished rehearsing, the station director remained silent for several seconds.
"Not bad!" the director exclaimed.
The station director also found it unbelievable: It's more than just good! It's completely unexpected!
Knowing they might not be as popular, the two clearly put a lot of thought into the content, making it almost like a stage play.
Most importantly, these two look absolutely stunning!
That's such a beautiful song!
What kind of genetic talent does the Shao family have? How come they all sing so well!
It's one thing that Shao Ting sings well, but her little nephew is just as good as her!
Not only that! She also plays the piano very well!
The two even ended up playing a four-hand piano duet – is that something a five-year-old could do?!
The director felt that if nothing unexpected happened, her little nephew could also participate in a talent show and debut in ten years!
He will surely be just like his aunt, standing out from the crowd!
Mu Shaoting shared the same idea as him.
When Ye Qingxi suggested that they could design a segment at the end where they grab the piano and play it together, Mu Shaoting was stunned.
Playing together, a four-hand duet?
Mu Shaoting thought it was impossible; it was absolutely impossible.
How old is her little nephew? How could he possibly accomplish such a difficult task with her?
However, when his little nephew kept whining, "Try it, please, Auntie~~", Mu Shaoting had no choice but to try playing it with him twice.
Mu Shaoting was shocked to discover that it seemed nothing was impossible for his little nephew!
"Did you find the piano very simple, easy, and easy to use from the first time you played it?" Mu Shaoting asked him tentatively.
Ye Qingxi: ...
Ye Qingxi pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"Did you like the piano the first time you saw it, and feel like you'd seen it before?" Mu Shaoting continued to ask.
Ye Qingxi: ...
Ye Qingxi nodded again in agreement.
Mu Shaoting patted his shoulder, his face serious and earnest, "Xiao Xi, have you thought about this?"
Ye Qingxi: Have you thought about it?
"Perhaps you are a piano prodigy."
Ye Qingxi: ...
Ye Qingxi fell silent.
His value in their family is increasing day by day!
They were just baby prodigies before, but now they've become piano prodigies.
He's amazing!
Shortly after the rehearsal ended, Mu Feng and the others arrived one after another.
The people sent by the station director were already waiting for them.
Upon seeing Mu Feng's car arrive, he immediately informed the station director.
The station manager received his message, told the director, and hurriedly left.
"Hello, Chairman Mu. This way please. We knew you were coming, so we prepared the VIP room in advance." The station manager said with a smile.
No sooner had he finished speaking than several more luxury cars pulled up.
Station Director: ? ? ? What is this?
Mu Feng turned around and saw that Pei Ying and the others had arrived.
Station Director: !!!
What brings you all here?!
Are there children participating in our competition?
Is their show really that full of hidden talents?!
Even the station director himself couldn't believe it.
Could it be that he came with Chairman Mu, for Miss Shao?
Is Miss Shao really that highly regarded?
It's one thing for Chairman Mu and President Mu to come, but what about the other three? Are they here for her too?!
"Hello, Grandpa Mu." Pei Liang greeted Mu Feng politely. "We're not late, are we?"
"No," Mu Feng said calmly.
"Quick, quick, I want to go backstage to see Xiao Xi!" Zhong Yan couldn't wait any longer. "I just had him send me some photos, Xiao Xi is so handsome!"
“I want to go too!” Kang Cong immediately said.
Upon hearing this, Qin Cheng also wanted to go.
Mu Feng knew that his daughter didn't want to have anything to do with him in this competition, so he hadn't come to the event. If it weren't for Ye Qingxi's appearance on stage, which was the child's first time on such a big stage, it would have been reasonable for the parents to be there, and Mu Feng wouldn't have directly asked to come to the event.
At this moment, not wanting to cause any further trouble for his daughter, he said, "I won't go. Xiao Li, take Xiao Cheng and the others backstage to see Xiao Xi, and bring them over later."
“Okay,” Li Wei replied.
To be honest, he also wanted to see their Xiao Xi.
Instantly, Zhong Yan and Kang Cong let go of their grandfather's hand and surrounded Li Wei, while Pei Liang also ran over.
Li Wei took Qin Cheng's hand and asked the station director, "How do I get to the backstage area?"
The station director immediately looked at the person next to him, "Wang You, take them over there."
"Okay," Wang You readily agreed.
"This way, please," he said to Li Wei.
The station director smiled and said, "Then let's go in too."
Mu Feng then stepped onto the stairs.
The station director led them into the television station, exchanged polite greetings, and then took them to the VIP room.
Tea, beverages, fruit, and snacks have already been prepared.
They even had someone specifically assigned to pour them tea and water.
"Please have a seat, Mr. Mu. The program director just called me, and I need to go see what's going on." The station manager exchanged a few more pleasantries with them before subtly making an excuse.
“Go,” Mu Feng said.
The station director went out and called the program director as he walked, saying, "It's not Shao Ting, it's a man whose name has 'xi' in it. Do you think it's Cao Xi?"
"It shouldn't be." The director looked at the group of little kids who suddenly flooded into the backstage area.
And standing next to them was none other than Wang You, the station director's favorite!
The only thing he could bring was something related to today's important figures.
that is……
The director looked at Ye Qingxi, who was surrounded by them and talking to them.
"If I'm not mistaken, this 'xi' should be Ye Qingxi, which is the 'xi' in Shao Xi now."
Station Director: ? ? ? ! ! ! !
So they didn't come to see Shao Ting, they came to see Shao Xi!
That child?!
The station director suddenly realized! The group of children had just said "Little Xi," indicating they were around the same age. Wasn't that Shao Xi, the only five-year-old in the final round?!
Station Director: ...Oh, this!
So, those people in the VIP room were all there for him?!
Who would have thought!
No wonder they suddenly appeared now; it's true that they had to wait until now. Before that, Ye Qingxi was still sitting in the audience and couldn't go on stage!
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