Two days remain until the final episode of "Love Song King."
The internet is abuzz with topics related to this episode.
The four producers are all top figures in the Chinese music scene, with Ting Yu gaining significant international recognition due to his stellar performance on the program "Music King of the Era."
As everyone is going all out for the final episode, even Mo Yan's older fans, who don't often follow the entertainment industry, have become active.
Just then.
Huang Chao Entertainment's official Weibo suddenly released a video.
The video is a documentary about Mo Yan.
It also features interviews with Mo Yan's friends.
At the beginning of the video, the hateful comments Mo Yan received during "Masked Singer" are paired with his classic songs, instantly evoking a sense of a hero's twilight.
This is followed by his growth story.
The documentary uses Mo Yan's classic tracks from each period as background music. These songs are true classics of the Chinese music scene, each representing the youth of the past. The older the audience, the deeper their emotions.
Accompanied by the music, everyone is drawn into memories by the film.
Mo Yan's early life was not easy. Shortly after achieving initial success in his youth, he was suppressed by Guang Nian Entertainment due to certain events.
Back then, it wasn't like the current traffic-driven era. Success relied entirely on connections. Offending Guang Nian Entertainment meant it was difficult to make any progress in the Chinese music scene.
However, Mo Yan did not give up. He met Lin Chaoyang, and they hit it off, venturing into the Chinese music scene together.
To achieve results quickly, he confined himself to his room, spending his days writing songs, only taking breaks for eating and sleeping. His prolific output of over a dozen songs a month was significantly higher than even Ting Yu's now.
A senior executive from Huang Chao Entertainment interviewed: "Young Mo Yan worked harder than anyone because he knew what he wanted. In that era, to achieve success, you had to work harder than others. Everyone was competing to see who was more dedicated."
"I still remember when Huang Chao Entertainment was just a studio. There was a small room on the second floor, originally used for storing miscellaneous items. Mo Yan wrote those familiar classic songs in that storage room. The manuscripts are still preserved by our company."
After saying that, the executive produced a thick stack of papers.
These were Mo Yan's songwriting manuscripts.
As the video zoomed in on a few of the manuscripts, the song titles evoked memories for everyone. The melodies already played in their minds upon seeing the titles.
Mo Yan had experienced hardship and setbacks.
Yet, he ultimately overcame these obstacles through his efforts, using his songs to elevate numerous singers to stardom.
These singers then became the mainstays of the Chinese music scene during that era.
The camera suddenly switched to some selfie footage.
Upon recognizing the people, everyone gasped.
There were at least twenty shots featuring former renowned singers, most of them star singers, and one or two legendary singers who had retired.
"I remember during my lowest point, it was Teacher Mo Yan's encouragement that kept me on the path of music."
"Anyone who experienced that era knows what Teacher Mo Yan represents."
"He is not only a master composer but also a mentor to many singers. I still remember what he told me: singing is like telling a story. As long as you understand the story, you can move the listeners."
These singers were all immensely popular across the country. Although some have transitioned to behind-the-scenes roles or semi-retired due to age, their appearances are always a major wave of nostalgia.
If Ting Yu is destined to become the youth of the current generation, Mo Yan is the youth of the older generation.
In that era, the internet was not developed. Singers and producers earned money through record sales.
Furthermore, copyright awareness was not as strong. Many musicians couldn't even afford to eat. Back then, musicians were driven more by their dreams and passion for music. This is why many people miss the classics in today's traffic-driven era.
Huang Chao Entertainment rose to prominence, and Mo Yan achieved legendary status, becoming a pillar of the era. He consistently propelled the Chinese music scene forward.
Of course, every era has its geniuses. That era belonged to Mo Yan, and the current era belongs to Ting Yu.
"Mo Yan dedicated most of his life to the Chinese music scene. It pains me to see him being insulted by those haters before!"
"I heard that Mo Yan might be retiring after the final episode of 'Love Song King'?"
"Teacher Mo Yan wanted to retire a long time ago. The public outcry after 'Masked Singer' made him consider it. He had planned to retire after the show, but he postponed it to accompany Ting Yu on 'Love Song King'."
"I think it's normal for Teacher Mo Yan to retire. After all, he's gotten older and deserves to enjoy life. Although his disciple Shen Jinghong is still young, he's already showing his potential. With Ting Yu capable of carrying the banner of the Chinese music scene, the younger generation, with these two, will ensure the continued progress of Chinese music."
This Weibo post from Huang Chao Entertainment garnered numerous comments from netizens. Younger audiences might not understand the purpose of the documentary, but older fans know it's preparation for Mo Yan's retirement.
Although everyone is reluctant to see him go, they respect Mo Yan's decision.
Fortunately, the Chinese music scene has produced the brilliant Ting Yu, ensuring a leading figure after Mo Yan's retirement.
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Mo Yan's Studio.
Many guests arrived today.
Jiang Qian, Zhou Qingshan, and even many veteran retired producers were present.
"Teacher Mo Yan, have you finished writing the song?" Jiang Qian asked with a smile, probing for information.
Mo Yan took a sip of tea and replied with a light chuckle, "I finished it after 'Masked Singer'."
He had no intention of hiding anything.
Mo Yan had been preparing a song for his final work for a long time but had revised it repeatedly without being fully satisfied.
During "Masked Singer," due to the public opinion and after hearing Ting Yu's songs, he gradually found inspiration.
He decided to follow the example of "The Hill" and write a song about his decades of experience.
However, this song was a bit off-topic for the "Love Song King" program.
Even so, Mo Yan had no intention of rewriting it, as he felt he would regret it if the song didn't debut in the final episode.
"So you all have some reserve material," Zhou Qingshan chuckled.
He too had prepared his most proud work to showcase in the final episode.
"What song do you think Ting Yu will release this time?" Jiang Qian asked curiously.
Everyone fell silent for a moment, deep in thought.
Mo Yan said, "No matter what, that kid won't disappoint us."
Zhou Qingshan said somewhat irritably, "I wish he would disappoint us. He's been number one every episode for six weeks."
Mo Yan waved his hand, "If he can't produce good songs, it's not us who will be disappointed, but the Chinese music scene."
Hearing this, everyone's expressions turned solemn.
Zhou Qingshan nodded somewhat awkwardly, "My perspective was too narrow..."
Mo Yan's words were true. Ting Yu currently represents the peak of the Chinese music scene. If he fails to create good work, it would be a loss for the entire Chinese music industry.
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