Chapter 375: I Miss You So Much

The song that Fengge Group received was a song written by Luo Mo for a female Singer at Xinyu named Zhou Keran.

This song will be uploaded next Monday, which is the day after tomorrow.

The version Fengge Group received was a version rearranged by Luo Mo, with even the lyrics being different.

As for the arrangement, it also underwent significant modifications.

Xue Ning and Tian Ming exchanged a look, then couldn't help but say, "Zhou Keran, how come it seems... we haven't really heard of her?"

"Yeah, I haven't heard of this person either," Tian Ming said.

The two searched for Zhou Keran, and it showed she was a female Singer at Xinyu who had just debuted last year, with her representative work being... well, those songs of hers couldn't really be called representative works.

"A Newcomer?" Xue Ning pursed her lips.

That feeling of not being valued grew even stronger.

After being signed to the studio, it would have been one thing to become a cover machine, but to think it was still to cover for a Newcomer.

What is this?

A tool for promoting songs?

"Honestly, this doesn't seem like Luo Mo's style," Tian Ming said.

In this group, it seems like Xue Ning calls the shots, but in reality, all major decisions are made by Tian Ming.

Xue Ning just has a more assertive personality and is more forthright, speaking quite bluntly.

In fact, years ago, Xue Ning was actually half a student of Tian Ming.

After Tian Ming finished saying this, Xue Ning also felt that was the case.

You have to know, this is Luo Mo!

Does his music need a few tools specifically signed to promote songs?

It's not needed at all, okay?

As long as it's a song he writes, it comes with its own traffic and its own attention.

Like on short-video platforms, there are plenty of people who will apply for copyright to do covers; there's no need to go to such unnecessary trouble.

Being a Top Traffic in the music industry is really no joke; his songs are hailed as being worth more than gold. If it weren't for the fact that Luo Mo Studio has always refused to open up song-soliciting services and he himself has always refused to sell songs externally, they might have been snapped up for sky-high prices in the industry!

Of course, the main thing is Luo Mo's character and his usual style, which make people trust him.

Tian Ming downloaded all the files in the mailbox and said, "It's meaningless for us to just guess like this; let's listen to them first."

"After all, this is the first job after arriving at a new place; it's normal for the boss to throw us some small tasks first before giving us the big ones."

"It's just a bit of a pity to do covers on a platform like 'King of Love Songs'," Tian Ming sighed.

Xue Ning nodded, turned her head to look at him, and said, "Look, this file is even marked as the original version sung by Zhou Keran."

"Huh, they even sent the original version that hasn't been released yet; I thought they would only give us a demo," Tian Ming said.

"Let's listen to it and see what style it is," Tian Ming opened it directly.

This song is called "Deep Sea".

Then, as soon as the first line was sung, he couldn't help but frown, his expression solemn.

"This isn't our style!" He expressed that he felt a bit out of his depth.

His and Xue Ning's musical path is very old-school, and the route they have taken in the past has very low popularity, though that point can be changed.

But sometimes, personal style is very difficult to change.

They are the type that is grand and imposing.

They can even make people immediately think of the vast grasslands.

But what about this song sung by Zhou Keran?

It's very flat, even... very gloomy.

The fluctuations in pitch are not large, and the entire vocal style also gives one a gloomy feeling.

The style really matches the song title; it gives people a feeling of being very, very heavy, and also very tranquil.

There is a sense of disappointment with the world, as well as inner despair.

However, it is also very calm.

It's as if a girl is calm on the surface, but has lost all interest in life.

"A bit oppressive," Xue Ning couldn't help but say.

"Yeah, it feels like it uses a calm sense of contrast; there's no screaming, no desperate sadness, but the effect is surprisingly good," Tian Ming said.

He felt that, looking at the current environment, this song would definitely resonate with many people, and they would insist on listening to it late at night when they are sad or depressed.

"Sigh, listening to this song and looking at this title, I really do have a sense of drowning," Xue Ning had to admit that Luo Mo is truly formidable.

Not to mention the lyrics and composition, the creation of this atmosphere is still maxed out.

Xue Ning opened her mouth and tried to sing a line herself.

As a result, she made herself laugh.

"Sigh, I know I shouldn't laugh at this song, but I really can't sing that flavor!" She was very helpless and said, "I just tried it, and I felt uncomfortable all over."

"I definitely can't do it either," Tian Ming said.

"Let's close it first and listen to the version with the rearranged music and changed lyrics," he said.

"Mm," Xue Ning nodded.

The next moment, the two couldn't help but widen their eyes.

"This... is this definitely the same song!?"

Immediately after, they felt their blood flow accelerate, feeling incomparably excited.

Because after listening to the rearranged version, they instantly felt it was too suitable for the two of them.

This kind of arrangement can amplify both of their strengths and amplify all their characteristics!

"Hey, wait!" Xue Ning seemed to have remembered something.

She stared with wide eyes at Tian Ming and said, "Luo Mo told us that for the episode of King of Love Songs where we go to fill in, the theme is 【If possible...】, right?"

"Yeah, this episode is basically a semi-prompt, like doing fill-in-the-blanks," Tian Ming said.

"Also, since the program is King of Love Songs, then what kind of 【love】 is this song?" Xue Ning said.

Tian Ming thought for a moment and said, "Maybe... a feeling of concern?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Ning smiled.

"That's interesting," she said, standing up. "Let's go, want to go get a drink?"

"Whoa, you're in the mood to drink now?" Although Tian Ming said this, he stood up faster than anyone.

These two had begun to understand Luo Mo's intention.

So, as two boozehounds, they were definitely going to go have a round.

Only after drinking to their heart's content could they practice singing to their heart's content tomorrow.

The episode of King of Love Songs they were to fill in for was the second episode, which would be broadcast live next weekend.

Therefore, there was not much time left for them.

………

………

The next day, at nightfall.

The first episode of the second season of King of Love Songs was broadcast.

Many people had been looking forward to the second season for a long time; once it aired, the popularity exploded!

"Ah! Finally, I can see little Tong Shu again."

"Tong Shu, Mommy loves you!"

"I can hear Luo Mo's new song again, so awesome!"

The entire flow of the program was basically the same as the first season.

In the first episode, the Singers performed in order based on the length of their careers.

Tong Shu, naturally, was like his Boss Luo Mo, having to be the first to go on stage to perform.

The song he brought was called I Miss You So Much.

Xue Ning and Tian Ming had no prior connection with Tong Shu, but now that they were all artists in the same company and were going to participate in the same program, they watched the Live Broadcast of this episode of King of Love Songs together.

As a result, the moment Tong Shu opened his mouth, he shocked the two of them.

"【Turning on the lights, the scene before my eyes,

The vast room, the lonely bed.

Turning off the lights, it's all the same,

The wounds in my heart, unable to be shared.】"

Honestly, at first glance, these lyrics sounded a bit like a dirty joke.

But Tong Shu's heavenly, unique voice and his highly distinctive style of Singing prevented people from reacting to those crooked thoughts in the first moment.

The entire song was incredibly catchy from the very first line.

The A-section of I Miss You So Much was relatively calm and lyrical.

But by the B-section, after the accompaniment of various Yueqi entered, the emotions were clearly escalated.

After all, don't forget, the original singer on Earth, Sodagreen, was a band.

Accompanied by the sound of guitars and drums, Tong Shu's singing voice rose quite a bit.

His high notes were very stable, extremely stable.

And they kept going higher!

Tian Ming glanced at Xue Ning and said, "This Tong Shu, I reckon his vocal range is on par with yours."

Xue Ning nodded.

Her vocal range was considered to be among the top in the entire music scene, but one had to know, she was a woman, a female Singer.

That this Tong Shu could sing to this pitch with a male voice while still making people feel a rich sense of lyricism was simply outrageous.

Many male Singers were very good at hitting high notes, but once the high notes came out, the lyrical feeling was completely destroyed; there was no such feeling of softness at all.

Tong Shu was the exact opposite.

"This new boss of ours is really good at writing songs and also very good at picking songs," Tian Ming couldn't help but exclaim again.

After Tong Shu's debut on King of Love Songs officially ended, Xue Ning and Tian Ming effectively knew Luo Mo's standard.

Tong Shu's performance was perhaps his standard for the Singers under his studio!

Tian Ming pointed at Tong Shu, who was bowing, and said, "Look, this Tong Shu is fair-skinned and looks very delicate. He's also very young, giving people a shy feeling. But when he sings, he is really confident, and his stage presence is outrageously strong."

Xue Ning nodded and said, "He is enjoying the stage."

"What do you think the reason is?" Tian Ming asked.

"Fame, I guess. Isn't there a saying in the industry that 'red energy nourishes people'? Look at the audience off-stage, how enthusiastic they are! He didn't even need to warm up the crowd when he got on stage; the venue just exploded!" Xue Ning felt a bit envious.

"Perhaps that's part of the reason," Tian Ming looked deeply at Xue Ning and added:

"But I think the reason he is so at ease and has such confidence is more because... he is singing the song Luo Mo wrote for him."

"He knows this is a song tailored for him!"

Xue Ning nodded stiffly.

They didn't know if they would have this kind of confidence when their time came.

Because singing on a live stage and singing in a recording studio were two different things, and two different states of mind.

Everything would only be known once they got on stage!

……….

……….

The ratings and viewership for the first episode of the second season of King of Love Songs have absolutely exploded!

It is clear that the high reputation and buzz left behind by the first season are still playing a major role.

Tong Shu took first place in the very first episode, and this song, I Miss You So Much, can also be said to have become an overnight sensation!

Many people open their social media feeds only to see this song being shared everywhere.

"Is it really that good? It's starting to annoy me!" some think to themselves.

Then, after listening to it once.......

——Click, share!

It really is that good! I love it so much!

As expected, once Luo Mo makes a move, you know it's going to be something.

And just the day after the first episode aired, the production team of King of Love Songs announced the challenger Singer for the next episode—the Fengge Group!

Logically speaking, given their popularity among young people, they shouldn't have been able to stir up any waves at all, and might even have made people feel it was truly dull and uninteresting.

However, don't forget they just signed with Luo Mo Studio!

"Huh? Does this mean if their challenge is successful, we'll be able to hear two songs by Luo Mo every episode from now on?"

"Sigh, Fengge Group, I don't even know what to say. I just hope Luo Mo can really change their style; it's too old-fashioned, too tacky."

"Ah, this......."

"Wow, Boss Luo is really good to the people under him. They just signed, and he's already given them such top-tier variety show resources!"

Whether they are audience members or industry insiders, everyone has started to feel curious about the debut of Fengge Group on King of Love Songs because they signed with Luo Mo Studio.

Because this stage will be able to directly reflect the impact Luo Mo has had!

Xue Ning and Tian Ming have somewhat complicated feelings about this.

Tian Ming even self-deprecatingly remarked: "Honestly, I feel like in all the years since I debuted, I've only been popular these two times."

"Once was signing with the studio, and the other time is today."

Even though they haven't done anything, their fame has just increased like this!

Just because they joined Luo Mo's camp, that's all!

Besides this, Xue Ning and Tian Ming are also waiting for the song Deep Sea to be uploaded to Penguin Music.

They are very curious, what kind of market feedback will the original version of this song receive?

And as it turns out, Luo Mo has once again grasped the pulse of the market!

This kind of depressing song is exactly what many people love to listen to, and they love it a lot!

On Monday, when the New Song Chart updated, the one ranked first was I Miss You So Much, and the one ranked second was Deep Sea!

The two opened the song's comment section and found many messages from people suffering from depression.

Some might be real, some might be fake.

These days, many people are repulsed by depression, thinking it's pretentious, thinking that depression patients only know how to wallow in self-pity, but in reality, it is largely because many people........ are faking depression.

As everyone knows, there are many tests circulating on the internet to see if you are depressed.

Many people love taking these tests, and they even hope that the result they get is that they are depressed.

For this reason, some people don't even fill out the answers based on their actual situation when taking the tests; the standard in their hearts when choosing options is: fill it out however gets the highest score.

Good grief, it's like taking an exam.

Some even go to see a doctor without answering truthfully.

A group of normal people wanting to be diagnosed with depression.

While a group of people with depression are thinking about wanting to....... get better.

Morbid, isn't it?

Xue Ning and Tian Ming had originally thought that since this song Deep Sea sounds so depressing, would it make those truly depressed patients feel very uncomfortable when listening to it?

But after looking at the comment section, they found that wasn't the case.

On the contrary, many people feel that this song can sing out their state of mind, sing out their situation, and sing out that feeling of theirs, giving them a sense that "someone feels the same as I do."

Listening to this song, their hearts actually feel calm.

This feeling is very strange, a bit like mutual encouragement between fellow patients?

Tian Ming suddenly said: "I think I know what kind of state to find when singing this song."

Xue Ning said: "I think I know too."

The version of Deep Sea that Luo Mo adapted for them is definitely not this flavor at all.

——A complete Reversal!

"Let's go, the boss has an appointment for us to practice singing at the recording studio at one in the afternoon," Tian Ming said.

Luo Mo has to rush back to the film crew tonight, so the afternoon is just right for training the Fengge Group.

He feels that all this group is missing is a wake-up call!

Fengge Group never expected that as soon as they entered the recording studio, Luo Mo would hand each of them a piece of paper.

He told them to complete a fill-in-the-blank question.

(PS: Only one chapter today, 4000+ words.)

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