Chapter 1111: The Four Heavenly Kings of the Music Scene

PS: The side story will also be completed within this month. The theme is the story that must be told between Luo Bao and the Empress.

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Originally, Miss Luo Quan thought she would still need to spend some money to get the Bilibili Songfest to the top of the trending list.

After all, this program was originally just for her own amusement; there wasn't much promotion beforehand, and she didn't even do any advertising on Bilibili. It reached the trending list entirely on the strength of her own fame.

However, she still underestimated her own and Gao Liang's fame. By the next morning, the relevant keywords had already "exploded." The highlights of the contestants were edited by enthusiastic bloggers and released for everyone to enjoy.

Because there were no special restrictions on copyright, such clips were allowed to be reposted, which also allowed more people to see the "clash of the gods" from yesterday's auditions.

Ever since "I Am a Singer" concluded, netizens hadn't seen such a feast of vocal prowess in a long time.

Although quite a few music variety shows had emerged during this period, none were particularly outstanding in terms of lineup or stage performance, and they didn't generate much heat.

And although the contestants of the Bilibili Songfest were all amateurs—the most famous among them were only streamers with around a million fans—they couldn't be considered very famous.

Yet, the strength displayed by every single one of them was truly not much worse than those famous singers.

Moreover, although the songs they sang were a mixed bag, they were all unexpectedly good to listen to, allowing the audience to fiercely enrich their own playlists.

This was only the result of the first day; the reputation of the competition hadn't fully opened up yet.

The auditions would last for four days, and more talented contestants were expected to participate next. The grand occasion of a "clash of the gods" should continue.

Regarding such a variety show that brought unexpected joy to everyone, the netizens' first reaction was joy and anticipation:

"It sweeps away the decadent style of domestic music variety shows. The contestants are all very talented; it's worth looking forward to."

"Except for the crude format of the auditions, everything else is basically perfect."

"Why not just set up a bigger stage? Luo Bao bought Bilibili; it shouldn't be this sloppy, right?"

"It's fine if the auditions are simple. It won't be too late to set up a high-end stage for the main competition."

"Luo Bao and Gao Liang as mentors? The lineup feels a bit thin; it's only two people."

"This is thin? The Grammys these two have won combined add up to over twenty!"

"The strength is undeniable; it's just that the number of mentors is small, making it seem not very lively."

"The protagonists of this program are definitely the contestants. It wouldn't be interesting if the mentors stole the spotlight."

"Haha, indeed."

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Miss Luo Quan started paying attention to the netizens' comments as soon as she got up.

The public opinion was quite good; she didn't see any haters.

However, considering that she might have already touched someone else's cake, it was foreseeable that a large number of internet trolls would arrive next.

As for the "makeshift troupe" the netizens complained about, holding a competition on a YY channel was indeed a bit informal.

Moreover, the equipment for each contestant was different. Some had million-dollar audio systems, and the sound quality was even better than the microphone Miss Luo Quan herself used.

Others had current-noise microphones; if the volume was slightly higher, it might cause screeching, which was simply torture for the ears.

Considering that this program would definitely become more and more popular in the future, Miss Luo Quan still instructed her subordinates to prepare a stage, taking advantage of the few days left before the main competition.

Fortunately, Bilibili had organized music variety shows a few times before, so the experience was relatively rich. They had ready-made venues, personnel, and equipment; they just needed to plan a little.

Facts proved that using the form of live streaming on the internet to conduct auditions was indeed a brilliant move; the traffic of streamers was simply too huge.

If it had started in the form of a variety show from the beginning, it definitely wouldn't have had such exaggerated heat.

Of course, Douyin's cooperation also accounted for a considerable part of the reason.

Nowadays, among video software, Douyin had the greatest influence. It could even boost a region's GDP with just a few videos of innocent smiles. Compared to that, Bilibili was still quite a bit behind.

Bilibili, which started with "ghost animal" (remix) videos, still found that the videos that could break the circle were still ghost animal videos.

However, the disadvantage of being an evergreen is that the heat cannot explode. Now, the hottest ghost animal stars on Bilibili have become the new Four Heavenly Kings of the music scene.

These Four Heavenly Kings were not newcomers; they were already "slightly famous" as early as last year. Now, they were completely popular, which was the result of long-term accumulation.

The title "Four Heavenly Kings" originally came from Xiangjiang, describing the four hottest people in the entertainment industry at that time, which was a complimentary term.

Later, it was also used to describe the four most accomplished talents in the Chinese music scene, leaving behind many beautiful memories.

But now, after the new Four Heavenly Kings emerged, this title has completely become a derogatory term.

"A sharp review of the new Four Heavenly Kings of the music scene?" As soon as Miss Luo Quan opened the live stream, she saw many fans asking her to create some program effects.

Miss Luo Quan replied helplessly: "Asking me to give a sharp review, aren't you asking me to offend people?"

"Haha, hearing this, I already know what Miss Luo Quan is going to say."

"Miss Luo Quan's evaluation is easy to offend people; does it need to be said more? (Dog head. jpg)"

"If you are like us and think that the Four Heavenly Kings are just a pile of 'answer sheets' (slang for excrement), then I think this matter..."

"Too cool!" (A pun on 'Tai Ku La')

"As everyone knows, there are several levels of spiciness: mild, medium, extra, insane, 'Tai Ku La', and god-tier."

"So the question is, who is more skilled, 'Tai Ku La' or god-tier?"

"What is the surname of the Chinese music scene? Who is the eternal god? I think you can't distinguish between the big and small kings."

"Don't let Luo Bao step into this muddy water. The variety show has just started; it's easy to attract hate."

"It's okay, black-red is also red."

"Haha, you guys are really afraid that the world won't be in chaos."

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Seeing that the fans had actually become mature, Miss Luo Quan felt a sense of relief: "You guys finally know how to save me some worry."

"So I have always told everyone to be a rational, neutral, and objective listener. If you don't like it, just swipe past it; there is no need to provide any more heat."

"The more you scold, the hotter it gets, so your verbal attacks will have the opposite effect."

Actually, a sharp review wouldn't be a big deal. The Four Heavenly Kings were popular, but they really didn't have the ability to turn around and smear her.

However, reviewing them sharply actually had no meaning because their fans were self-contained and beautiful in their own world.

In the fans' world, these four were the best singers and the best brothers. As long as they didn't suppress others and change the public's aesthetics, there was no need to criticize them.

As for the Four Heavenly Kings frequently appearing on music variety shows and occupying resources, this was entirely the market's choice; no one could be blamed.

Capital can only get them gigs if there is money to be made. If no one watched, who would invite them?

If something exists, there is a reason for its existence, although it may not necessarily be reasonable.

"Luo Bao, I heard that you are proficient in arranging, lyric writing, and composing. Then you must be very good at adapting songs too. I have a song here that I want to test you with. Do you dare to accept?"

Just after Miss Luo Quan made a rational and objective comment, a paid bullet comment appeared at the top of the live stream.

"Haha, I wouldn't dare to boast about other things, but in music, I am definitely omnipotent. Just tell me the song you want to adapt and let me hear it." Miss Luo Quan said with a confident face, her tone sounding like she was going to show the fans her level as a mentor.

Then, another paid bullet comment appeared, the content was "Love Like Fire."

After Miss Luo Quan saw the song title clearly, she felt a bit familiar. She seemed to have seen it on the homepage before, but she didn't click into it.

Originally, she didn't have any special thoughts, but the fans in the live stream became unusually excited:

"Don't go, Luo Bao, the front is hell!"

"I suggest Luo Bao don't listen to it; I'm afraid it will pollute your music library."

"Listening to this song really lowers one's composition level."

"I would like to call this song the excrement among excrement; it has no nutrition at all, a pure piece of garbage!"

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Seeing the fans' evaluation, Miss Luo Quan was stunned: "Is it that exaggerated? Since it's an internet celebrity song, at least many people like it, right?"

Miss Luo Quan had always been a skeptic and didn't listen to the fans' dissuasion. She searched for this song on Bilibili.

The play count was quite high, several million. The tags were "magical," "dance music," and "brainwashing." The comment section was also okay; there weren't many scoldings.

"It feels quite normal." Miss Luo Quan clicked play without knowing why.

"The heart is jumping, love is like a raging fire, you are laughing, the crazy person is me."

"Love is like fire, it will warm the heart, I see the flame of love flickering..."

Just after the first verse was sung, Miss Luo Quan took a breath of cold air and said with trembling lips: "This... this... can this also be called a song? Don't tell me its melody is just this one section from beginning to end?"

"Haha, I told you not to click it, but you didn't believe me."

"You got your retribution."

"Adapt it, you just said yourself that you can adapt anything."

"The cow you blew yourself, you have to finish it even with tears."

"Mourning for Luo Bao for one second in advance."

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Watching the fans' mockery, Miss Luo Quan took a deep breath, endured the discomfort in her heart, and finished listening to the song.

Originally, she thought this song might just have an outrageous beginning. Since it could be so popular, it must have its merits.

Facts proved she was wrong, wrong from beginning to end. This song was a complete piece of garbage, with no redeeming qualities.

After listening to the song, Miss Luo Quan put on a "mask of pain" and then bit the bullet to adapt it.

She tried to use opera style, rock, electronic music, jazz, R&B, and other arrangement styles to transform the skeleton of this song.

But its ugly melody, which completely violated the laws of music, was still ugly no matter how elements were added or subtracted.

This was probably the biggest problem Miss Luo Quan had encountered in music. For the next whole hour, she was in a state of mania, sadness, and despair.

Her golden, soft hair was ruffled by her, her whole person was listlessly leaning on the chair, her unfocused eyes staring blankly at the ceiling. Those who didn't know would think she had been ravaged.

"Luo Bao, say something."

"Is this a broken Dao heart?"

"The state is a bit scary; did the database get a virus?"

"Haha, it's all your fault. If Luo Bao can't write songs in the future, it's all your fault."

"Regardless, Miss Luo Quan finally adapted this song in the end."

"It's actually quite good; it's even more brainwashing."

"It's really hard for her to carve flowers on excrement."

I laughed out loud.

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Yes, Miss Luo Quan tortured herself for an hour and finally found the direction for adaptation, which was to make this piece even more brainwashing and dynamic.

But to her ears, it was still the excrement among excrement.

"I take back what I just said."

Miss Luo Quan suddenly sat up and said emotionally: "This kind of music shouldn't exist. This is completely polluting the public's aesthetics and audiovisuals. I can't understand why this song can be popular to this extent!"

The fans finally caught a handle and immediately mocked:

"Who just told us to be rational, neutral, and objective?"

"Luo Bao, this is your fault. Everyone has the right to like different music; music has no distinction between high and low."

"This is what you said yourself. (Dog head. jpg)"

"Haha, this can really be called music."

"Your view on this song is our view on the new Four Heavenly Kings."

"The knife really doesn't hurt when it doesn't land on yourself."

"Looking at it, Luo Bao has never heard the live performance of the Four Heavenly Kings. That 'Cancer' and 'Snow' are not much better than this 'Love Like Fire'."

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Under the teachings of the fans, Miss Luo Quan finally realized how outrageous her mistake was.

Indeed, such garbage shouldn't have a reason to exist. Leaving it alone is poisoning the Chinese music scene.

She now finally understood why the fans hated these songs and these singers so much.

The fact that the Chinese music scene has become like this is indeed infuriating.

But seeing the hundreds of millions of clicks on the hot song list gives people a magical feeling that it doesn't seem to be particularly bad.

So is it the problem of the song or the problem of the audience?

Miss Luo Quan thought for a long time and felt she couldn't answer, but still said: "Regardless, I think a singer should at least get the music theory and singing skills sorted out first."

"The heat brought by traffic is ultimately fake. The works you release are not only listened to by fans, but also by netizens. Whether it is good or not, you should have some idea in your heart."

"Excrement will not become gold because of fans' pursuit. No matter how gorgeously decorated, it is at most a pile of good-looking excrement, but it smells stinky after all."

After the speech, the bullet comments were all voices of agreement:

"Haha, finally said the voice of everyone, but the aggressiveness needs to be improved."

"Want to hear Luo Bao scold people; it must be very imposing."

"A severe scolding from the Queen, right? Your operating system is a bit strange."

"Suggest scolding harder next time, otherwise it's useless."

"By the way, can Luo Bao still write good songs? I'm a bit worried that she will be assimilated by 'Love Like Fire'."

"Don't say it, I'm a bit scared."

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Seeing the fans so worried about her mental state, Miss Luo Quan laughed: "I'm not that fragile. Why don't I sing one for everyone now? The song is called 'Desolate Land'." ===== CHAPTER 1112 =====