Chapter 295 (Bonus Chapter)
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With work matters resolved, May Day arrived as scheduled.
As soon as Ye Qingxi confirmed that Grandpa Feng would not be coming over for the May Day holiday, she inquired about Mu Feng and Mu Zheng's situation and made travel plans for the holiday.
Due to Mu Shaowu's fame, Ye Qingxi chose to travel abroad instead of domestically for this May Day holiday.
After everyone packed their luggage, they boarded the plane on May 2nd—there was no other way, as Mu Zheng had to work overtime on May Day.
This was the first time their whole family had traveled abroad together, and Ye Qingxi was extremely excited.
Looking at the cat family on the private jet, and then at his own family, he felt that this May Day holiday was exceptionally sunny and bright.
After traveling through small European countries for five days, Ye Qingxi reluctantly left and returned to China with her family.
He placed the family photo he had taken on his bedside table, and on the first Sunday after his holiday, he went to Kang Lao's house again to continue his singing training.
Mu Shaowu auditioned for his film while he was at school.
He didn't tell Ye Qingxi on the day of the audition, but waited until after the audition and after he had succeeded before telling Ye Qingxi about it.
Ye Qingxi was happy for him and said, "Dad, you're so amazing!"
"You're much better than me," Mu Shaowu laughed.
However, he was still very excited.
Whether the director recognized his performance in "The Clouds Clear After the Rain" and invited him to audition, or he won the role based on his own performance.
This time, he didn't rely on anyone else, but relied on himself honestly and fairly, on his acting skills.
Of course, Feng Que did give him some guidance, but just like a tutor before the college entrance examination, the teacher certainly needs to be thanked, but what deserves more recognition is himself for being admitted based on his own abilities.
Mu Shaowu felt that his acting career had finally overcome its bottleneck and entered a new stage, moving step by step towards a better future.
"But don't worry." Mu Shaowu looked at his son. "Dad's film starts relatively late, probably in September, so I can still be with you during your World Championship."
Ye Qingxi felt it was unnecessary, "Dad, you can go and do your own thing too."
Mu Shaowu shook his head, "What could be more important than your world championship performance right now?"
This was Ye Qingxi's first time stepping onto such a big stage and being watched by so many people. At such a time, as parents, they naturally had to stay by his side.
Mu Shaowu felt he couldn't give Ye Qingxi any singing experience, so he could only give him spiritual strength so that no matter when, he could always see him whenever he turned around.
Having no other choice, Ye Qingxi could only agree, "Alright then, Dad, you're so kind~"
"My baby is still better." Mu Shaowu kissed his face and affectionately rubbed his forehead.
After another ten days of rehearsal, after the rehearsal ended, Elder Kang said to Ye Qingxi and the others, "The first dress rehearsal will probably start around May 20th. Get ready."
"So fast." Ye Qingxi exclaimed in surprise.
"Let's rehearse first, see how it goes, and then we can make changes," Old Kang explained with a smile.
Ye Qingxi nodded. "Is it in the afternoon or in the evening?"
Surely it can't be in the morning?
"It'll probably start in the afternoon," Old Kang pondered. "There are quite a few programs for the opening ceremony, but not all of them can be performed; we might have to cut a few."
“But you don’t need to worry,” he added. “Your show will definitely be on, so you’re just going to let Director Xu check out the results. Don’t be too nervous.”
"Yes," Ye Qingxi said, "I'm not nervous."
"It's good that you're not nervous. I'm just worried that you'll be nervous," Old Kang said worriedly. "If you get nervous, all your efforts this year will be wasted. So just be yourself and act the same way you always have."
"good."
However, Ye Qingxi was not nervous, but Mu Shaowu was very nervous.
How could they possibly remove a few more? This is really testing one's mentality! Thank goodness, thank goodness, Old Kang told Ye Qingxi in advance that their program wouldn't be removed, otherwise Mu Shaowu felt he probably wouldn't be able to sleep before the 20th.
Even so, he was still worried that Ye Qingxi might have some problems—such as diarrhea, a cold, or a sore throat—that would affect his condition.
In this way, a poor performance is a minor issue, but if Director Xu misunderstands that his son is only at this level and is disappointed in or criticizes him, then Ye Qingxi will feel bad, which would be a much bigger problem!
Therefore, Mu Shaowu paid special attention to Ye Qingxi's physical condition.
I try to make sure he drinks milk warm, just in case he feels unwell.
Ye Qingxi: ...
Ye Qingxi was both amused and exasperated, and could only cooperate with Mu Shaowu, taking care of her own health.
On May 20th, Mu Shaowu, wearing a hat, glasses, and a mask, accompanied Ye Qingxi to the rehearsal site.
Mu Shaoting and Mu Shaoyan also wanted to go, but Mu Shaowu turned them away.
"You two should focus on writing your papers and attending classes."
"It's not like I'll miss out on a day when I write my thesis!"
"Exactly, their classes aren't bad either!"
Mu Shaoting and Mu Shaoyan spoke with conviction.
Mu Shaowu sighed helplessly, "If you keep doing this, I might not let you go to the opening ceremony."
Mu Shaoting: !!!
Mu Shaoyan: ...
The two were dissatisfied, but since Mu Shaowu was their brother, they had no choice but to give up.
"Xiao Xi, rehearse well and good luck!" Mu Shaoting said.
"I'll go with you to the next rehearsal," Mu Shaoyan said.
Mu Shaowu: ...He's not deaf yet!
"You won't be here next time! You'll never be here! Just give up!" Mu Shaowu said mercilessly.
Mu Shaoyan: !!!
"Are you still my brother?!"
“It’s okay if it’s not necessary,” Mu Shaowu said sincerely.
Mu Shaoyan: ? ? ?
Mu Shaowu smiled and said, "If I weren't your brother, Xiao Xi would have nothing to do with you."
Mu Shaoyan simply couldn't believe that he could say such cruel things.
"Then I'll adopt him as my godson!" Mu Shaoyan declared arrogantly. "Then, Xiao Xi will be my son!"
Ye Qingxi: ...Ah, this
Mu Shaowu: !!!
Mu Shaowu grabbed Mu Shaoyan and dragged him into his room, giving him a loving lecture.
Let him covet someone else's son again!
Make him want to be someone else's son's father every day!
After finishing his lesson, Mu Shaowu took his beloved son out the door.
The rehearsal was held at the National Stadium.
The venue was large, and there were many people.
Ye Qingxi and her group were ranked in the middle to lower positions.
With nothing else to do, he watched the other rehearsal programs with Mu Shaowu and exclaimed, "They're really good!"
"How grand!"
"This is really difficult!"
Mu Shaowu shared the same thought: such a big stage isn't for just anyone.
Someone like him, who neither knows such flamboyant dances nor such difficult sports, even if he were reborn, probably still couldn't stand up there.
His son is really impressive; at such a young age, he's already on such a stage.
He's a hundred years ahead of his father!
When Fu Zhan and the others arrived, Ye Qingxi was called backstage by Elder Kang.
After a quick preparation, the three of them stood on the rising platform and were lifted to the main stage as the music started, marking the official start of the rehearsal.
The first line was sung by Ye Qingxi.
His voice almost stopped those who hadn't yet left in their tracks.
This is clearly a child's voice.
Clear, clean, ethereal, and penetrating.
Everyone couldn't help but turn around and look, and saw Ye Qingxi wearing a white short-sleeved shirt on the lifting platform.
He has a very pretty face, and his baby fat hasn't faded yet, making him look cute and cuddly.
His singing voice is as beautiful as his face.
He held the microphone and sang quietly, his melodious voice lingering in everyone's hearts like the fragrance of flowers.
After he finished singing, Fu Zhan and Meng Man began to sing one after the other.
The three voices, though distinct, were surprisingly harmonious, much like athletes from different countries around the world. They had different skin colors and life experiences, yet they met here because of this globally watched competition, and together they created a new miracle.
As the music ended, applause erupted from the audience, with many people unable to contain their excitement and cheering them on.
That's a really good song! Everyone thinks that with such a beautiful song and such a great voice, it's sure to amaze everyone!
Mu Shaowu thought so too.
This was the first time he had ever officially heard the song. Normally, he could only hear Ye Qingxi's solo version when she practiced by herself.
At that time, Mu Shaowu thought the song was very nice, and his son sang it very well.
But now, Mu Shaowu feels that the existence of harmony is indeed necessary.
While Ye Qingxi sang very well, the addition of Fu Zhan and Meng Man made the song more powerful, more layered, and more suitable for the world stage.
His hands were aching from drumming so much, but he couldn't hide his excitement.
His child is amazing!
His child is absolutely amazing!
How can he be so outstanding!
So sparkly!
Almost the instant Ye Qingxi stepped off the stage, Mu Shaowu rushed to her and exclaimed, "That was wonderful! Xiaoxi, you sang so well!"
“If it weren’t for the fact that recording audio and video was not allowed during this rehearsal, I would really like to record it and listen to it every day in the future.”
Ye Qingxi blushed slightly at his praise.
Fu Zhan and Meng Man laughed. They only knew that Mu Shaowu was the current top star, and they didn't know much else about him. But after getting to know him for a while, they both had a good opinion of Mu Shaowu.
He loved Ye Qingxi very much. He was responsible for picking her up and dropping her off every time she came to class, and he was always very polite to them.
Occasionally, when he couldn't come due to other commitments, he would call Ye Qingxi to explain.
This is not easy for most ordinary fathers, let alone a big star from a prominent family like him.
Just like now, as they listen to Mu Shaowu's praise and see the pride and joy on his face, they can clearly feel his heartfelt pride and love for his son.
It's truly a blessing for their junior brother to have such a father.
"After the World Championship, you can download it and listen to it directly," Fu Zhan said.
Meng Man also laughed and said, "Or let Xiao Xi sing it for you alone."
"Okay." Ye Qingxi nodded. "Dad, I'll sing for you when we get back."
"Okay." Mu Shaowu rubbed his face.
Their performance was flawless, and the transitions between their performances were smooth. Therefore, they were able to leave after their performance.
Kang Lao didn't leave; as the chief music director, he had to stay to watch other rehearsals and check the music for other programs.
Director Xu called him back after all the rehearsals were finished and Mr. Kang, exhausted from the day, was ready to go home and rest.
"Mr. Kang, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
"What?" Old Kang asked in confusion.
"Could you please find some time to have Ye Qingxi and the others record a studio version?"
"Of course," Old Kang said with a smile.
A studio version is inevitable, since songs for these kinds of competitions are very popular. The opening ceremony starts before midnight, and after midnight, the songs will be uploaded to major music platforms. Therefore, singers will prepare a studio version.
"That's great." Director Xu looked at him. "And there's also..."
He was a little embarrassed to speak.
Old Kang was puzzled. "What is it?"
"Well..." Director Xu paused for a few seconds before slowly saying, "On the day of the official performance, could Ye Qingxi use the studio version?"
Perhaps fearing that Elder Kang would be angry, Director Xu quickly explained, "You see, Ye Qingxi is only six years old, just a child, and has no experience performing on stage before. Now, with such a big stage and so many audience members, if he gets nervous and starts singing too high or too low, or even goes completely off-key, that would be bad."
"So, to be on the safe side, I think it would be better for him to use the studio version. What do you think?"
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