Chapter 267 Call Mom
Zheng Xiuheng actually learned many musical instruments because he really liked them and loved those pleasant sounds. Every instrument teacher said that he was a genius and had truly amazing talent when teaching him, but Zheng Xiuheng was always forgetful and changed many instruments before finally choosing the piano, so much so that his father had a long and sincere conversation with him.
In fact, the main reason for choosing the piano is not only because of love, but also because of some helpless reasons, like the first instrument Zheng Xiuheng came into contact with was the flute. Judging from the standards of a child, Zheng Xiuheng was already very good at that time, but his body limited his progress, especially in terms of breath, which was a complete natural disadvantage. Although he liked it very much, he gave up in the end.
There are many reasons like this, plus his later career, so the music and instruments that Zheng Xiuheng learned were all very original, especially classical folk music. He was especially exposed to a lot of modern music and pop music, which he started to learn and try after meeting Yoo Hee-yeol, Li Xiaole and others in the past two years.
But it is precisely because of this that the Big Three would not let or allow Zheng Xiuheng to waste his talent. If someone has an IQ of over 180, a normal personality, and does not have the common problems of geniuses, then such a person can actually succeed in anything he does, as long as he does it with his heart.
People like Zheng Xiuheng may not be good in other aspects, but their talent in music exceeds 180.
At this moment, Zheng Xiuheng felt his own shortcomings, and he also thought clearly about creating exclusive music for Han Zhixiang. He was not in a hurry at this moment, so he should be prepared for a long battle.
"Thank you, Jae-seok. It seems that it is indeed my fault. However, what I said just now was not just out of anger. Regarding your filming this time, it is basically the same as I guessed. Everyone is striving to make variety shows funny. In fact, such a process is very interesting, but if the result is still just to make people laugh, I think it is better to hold a comedy imitation conference or something else. Why hold a music festival?"
"Yeah, that's what I said!"
"Uh! Is that so?" Zheng Xiuheng was choked. Looking at Liu Zaishi's face full of approval and then anger, his brain was a little confused. It turned out that this uncle's title of national host was not exaggerated. He was just taking advantage of the situation to get out of trouble.
"It's all Kim Tae-ho's fault. We said it was impossible in the first less than two or three weeks before the music festival starts. Let's not talk about other things. After deducting other announcements, how much time can he squeeze out in a day? Kim Tae-ho is so hateful!"
"A-choo!"
There seemed to be a sneeze outside the door...
Well, Zheng Xiuheng also understood that these variety show performers can move their moral integrity perfectly within a controllable range. After calming down, Zheng Xiuheng temporarily put aside Han Zhixiang's matter. No matter how much pressure there is on him, it is useless to create something. Compared to creating music, Zheng Xiuheng had a new idea.
"Xiu Heng, Xiu Heng, Xiu Heng!"
"what?"
Zheng Xiuheng was suddenly lost in thought and was interrupted by Yoo Jae-suk. However, he had an idea, so he was not angry and asked casually.
“…”
Liu Zaishi looked at him with a frown, it seemed that he didn't hear anything that was just said.
"I said, in order to resist Jin Taihao's tyranny, I want to ask for your help!"
"It was Kim Tae-ho who asked you to come to me!"
"Ahem, what are you talking about? I came here because I trust you. How could Jae-seok be manipulated by a bastard like Kim Tae-ho?"
Looking at Yoo Jae-seok's righteous words, Jung Soo-hyung shook his head helplessly, and then said seriously: "Jae-seok, to be honest, I don't like your attitude. It's not that you can't do the music festival. On the contrary, it was a good idea, but that was just the idea of the production team, and you are like robots executing this task. You just need to be funny and complete the filming. If you yourself have no interest in this special, then it doesn't matter who participates!"
Seeing Yoo Jae Suk's surprised and confused look, Zheng Xiuheng continued, "Let me put it this way. If I write a song for you to participate in a music festival, I need you to sing it to the standard I want. That means you need to set aside at least three to five hours a day to practice the song in the next two weeks. For an artist like you, this is of course impossible. If you do this, you won't be able to be a good guest singer, nor will you be able to bring a beautiful music festival. This is what I mean by 'either don't do it, or do it well'."
Yoo Jae-suk nodded as if he suddenly understood something, and put away his previous mischievous look, instead thinking about it seriously.
Zheng Xiuheng is not avoiding this program now. Anyway, with the popularity of the program rising, as well as the Antenna company and even the matter of Lee Hyori's cousin, Zheng Xiuheng estimates that it won't be long before the powerful reporters can dig up news about him. It's like there are so many people in the broadcasting station, there are always some who are not in the same camp.
What he said just now were all from the bottom of his heart, but he said it very tactfully. If he had to put it directly, he would have been so busy now, taking care of the affairs of two companies, playing the piano for Han Zhixiang, and thinking about composing, and at the same time he has to shoot a movie every one or two days. It would really be a waste of time to participate in the Comedy Song Festival at this time.
“Maybe... you are right!” Liu Zaishi has been in the industry for so many years, and he has gone through many hardships to achieve his current success. That is why he is so skilled in selling out his teammates. The title of National MC can prove many things. At the very least, Liu Zaishi is definitely not a man who can only be funny but not think. At this moment, he also understood what Zheng Xiuheng meant.
Zheng Xiuheng didn't mean to belittle him, but he just didn't agree with that idea. Looking at Liu Zaishi's serious expression, he thought for a moment and said, "Don't you have any songs you want to sing, Zaishi?"
"Ah? A song you want to sing? I want to sing... Samba!"
Zheng Xiuheng's face darkened as he explained, "I mean, the song is sung for someone, for example, a cliché one, sung for a lover, parents, or friends!"
In the variety show circle, MCs like Yoo Jae Suk basically don't have any problems with their face, but at this moment Yoo Jae Suk's cheeks turned red, which was rare.
"Ha, that, I haven't thought about it, and I'm not very good at singing. It doesn't feel good to sing like this on TV!" Liu Jae Suk said awkwardly, touching his head. He felt that his "samba" lowered his level a lot.
Zheng Xiuheng was amused by Yoo Jae-suk's appearance, but he felt that Yoo Jae-suk... no, or maybe people in the Korean variety show circle still focused too much on being funny. Although "Infinite Challenge" has begun to slowly move away from the set funny routine, the members have no way to break free of this shackles. After all, this is a necessary survival skill for variety show people.
Zheng Xiuheng just thinks that when it is necessary to do something, it should be done, and when it is necessary to be serious, the idea of being funny should be abandoned. Simply put, the process is funny, but for a special like the Song Festival, shouldn’t the result be more serious?
Because he occasionally chats and meets with Yoo Jae-seok, Zheng Xiuheng regards him as a friend, otherwise he wouldn't call Jae-seok brother, so Zheng Xiuheng thought about it and said, "Why don't we do an experiment!"
"Experiment?" Liu Jae-seok was a little confused, not knowing how he jumped to the experiment.
Zheng Xiuheng took it as a way to relax, so he said to Liu Zaishi: "Now do as I say and see if it works!"
"Xiuheng, can you please explain it more clearly? What does it mean and whether it works?" Yoo Jae Suk asked in confusion. He was afraid that Zheng Xiuheng would play a prank on him. It was a sequelae of filming too many variety shows.
"It's just a test to see if it makes you want to sing to other people!"
Seeing Zheng Xiuheng's casual expression, Liu Zaishi felt a little relieved, then nodded and said, "Then let's give it a try!"
"Then call me mom!"
"ah?"
Zheng Xiuheng smiled and said, "Call me mom first, hurry up, Brother Zaishi, you have to trust me, I won't play a trick on you!"
Liu Zaishi felt a little puzzled, but he still called out in a flat voice: "Mom!"
"How do you feel?"
“I don’t feel anything!”
"It's right if you don't feel anything!"
Liu Zaishi's heart choked, and he was shocked by Zheng Xiuheng's self-righteous expression. What was going on?
"Now, call me mom again!"
"you……"
"Brother Zaishi, it's under testing now!"
"Mom!" Liu Zaishi called again reluctantly.
Zheng Xiuheng nodded and said, "Close your eyes first and think about your aunt's appearance. Don't ask why. This is a very important thing!"
Yoo Jae-suk looked at Jung Soo-heng in astonishment, and found that his eyes were very sincere. He gritted his teeth and simply closed his eyes.
After waiting for about thirty seconds, Zheng Xiuheng said, "Follow me now. How loud I shout, you shout as loudly as I do. Brother Zaishi, don't be perfunctory with me. Please think of your aunt when you shout!"
Liu Zaishi didn't say anything and just closed his eyes.
"Mother!"
"Mother!"
A flat tone.
"Mom!" Zheng Xiuheng raised her voice.
Liu Zaishi paused for a moment before he opened his mouth and called out, "Mom!"
"Mom!" Zheng Xiuheng shouted at the top of his lungs this time, fearing that someone outside might have heard him.
"Mom!" Perhaps Liu Zaishi was used to it, so he followed Zheng Xiuheng's shouting.
The next moment, Zheng Xiuheng took a breath and called out "Mom" as if shouting.
Liu Zaishi's eardrums were buzzing because of Zheng Xiuheng's voice, but somehow it seemed as if something came out, and the image of that person in his mind became clearer, so he opened his mouth and shouted: "Mom!"
Everyone outside the room was stunned by the sound coming from the small room. Why did the two people inside call for their mothers? Did they fight? So Yoo Jae Suk called for his mother?
But there were two people in the room, one was in a daze, and the other was looking at the other with a smile.
