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Chapter 931 Six Specialties, One Sound, Going on Stage to Receive the Award (Part 2)

"Music is pure! Love is absolute!"

"Music is pure! Love is absolute!"

"Music is pure! Love is absolute!"

The slogans that hadn't been heard over Taipei for a long time gathered again, but this time they weren't applauding and cheering for their idols; instead, they were pleading with tearful voices.

The fact that Zhou Yi himself did not express his opinion is, in a sense, a statement in itself.

The moment I stepped into the venue, setting aside my complicated emotions, all the artists who were chatting in small groups seemed to sense something, and the slightly noisy venue fell silent within a few seconds.

All eyes turned to the man standing at the door, and all was silent.

Some people had mixed feelings, some were indignant, and some were so emotional that their eyes welled up with tears when they saw the image of Zhou Yi.

But in the end, what greeted Zhou Yi was everyone spontaneously standing up and applauding.

When everything settles down, people's evaluations of a person often become more objective. Even the musicians who were most unhappy with Zhou Yi now gave him the warmest applause.

For example, Yao Zhongren, a rapper who once wrote songs in the underground scene that defied the I Ching, is known by his stage name MC Hotdog.

The cameras inside the Hong Kong Film Awards faithfully recorded everything, especially Hotdog's eager bowing and scraping, as if he wanted to go to the front to shake hands with Zhou Yi.

Everyone knows that, regardless of success or failure, the I Ching will be the biggest topic of discussion tonight.

What surprised everyone was that right after Wang Lihong finished his opening show at this year's Golden Melody Awards, the two hosts, Little S and Tao Zi, pulled off a major stunt for the audience both at the venue and watching on television—

Milk spraying show.

Although it was just prop splatter on the corresponding parts of their clothes, the fact that these two new mothers dared to do this on stage really surprised everyone. Wu Bai, who was called out, almost got caught in the crossfire and looked embarrassed when asked about it.

Even Zhou Yi felt his scalp tingle with embarrassment.

Although I knew this was going to happen, seeing this thing in person was still a real test of one's composure.

While the show certainly achieved some entertainment value, it was incredibly awkward, which explains why their hosting skills are declining.

Thankfully, the awards ceremony started soon after, which gave Zhou Yi some time to recover.

The first award in the pop category, Best Video Director, was presented by Rainie Yang, who has recently become a sensation for her role in an idol drama, and Jun Matsumoto, a popular Japanese male idol.

While the two awkwardly introduced themselves on stage, the camera cleverly panned to Zhou Yi's face—

The song nominated for this award from his album is "Unfortunately, If Only," but the music video director didn't come; he was out doing post-production on the music video he shot for Sun Yanzi. If he wins, Zhou Yi will go on stage to accept the award on his behalf.

"Well, what if they use intimidation to deny responsibility, or something like that..."

Matsumoto Jun's broken Chinese sounded particularly strained, but Rainie Yang's subsequent Chinese made up for it—"Unfortunately, there are no ifs! Congratulations!"

"If only we had said what needed to be said properly that day~"

As the words fell, the song "Unfortunately, If Only" immediately filled the venue's sound system. Zhou Yi, surrounded by company staff, rose to his feet and went on stage to accept the award on their behalf.

"If anyone in the industry here or watching on TV wants to hire my music video director to direct a movie, they'd better hurry. My previous music video director, Mr. Ning Hao, is now a rising star director making independent feature films, and I have high hopes for his upcoming movie, 'Crazy Stone'..."

After making a joke using Ning Hao's example, Zhou Yi, who had helped promote the product, thanked everyone before stepping down from the stage.

The forceful insertion of advertisements left the audience bewildered.

Even if you are a practitioner of the I Ching, this advertisement is far too blatant. Do you think you'd advertise in Taiwanese theaters?

However, the music video directors present all had their eyes shining brightly—

Ning Hao's switch to filmmaking is not unfamiliar to those who follow him, after all, he was Zhou Yi's go-to music video director for two albums.

Zhou Yi is indeed a good person to get along with; he really helps when needed.

"What are you talking about? Isn't this advertisement a bit too abrupt?" Sun Yanzi, whose seat was right opposite Zhou Yi on the steps, turned to look at him as the traditional awards were being presented on stage.

Even though this is your last year, there's no need to be so unrestrained.

Upon entering, she no longer wore the glamorous gold gown from the red carpet, but instead donned a sophisticated-looking pure black halter top. Paired with her dyed, mature hairstyle, she exuded an air of elegance.

Zhou Yi didn't interfere with the design because he liked it quite a bit.

Zhou Yi handed the trophy to someone nearby, implying, "I think my intervention was relatively harmonious."

Without even needing to call out names, Sun Yanzi immediately glanced at the previous host, Tao Zi, out of the corner of her eye and fell silent.

To be honest, she also felt quite embarrassed.

Since everyone's playing the awkward game, the one that's relatively less awkward is naturally better. At least the I Ching isn't an eyesore, is it?

The conversation between the two only ended when Chen Qiuxia and Huang Yunling came out to present the Best Composer award.

In terms of public opinion, the biggest threat to Zhou Yi's Best Composer award this year is Dai Peini, followed by folk music godfather Hu Defu. Yu Yang, the composer of "A Perfect Day" from Sun Yanzi's album, is also nominated, making him the only mainland musician nominated this year besides Zhou Yi.

As for Guang Liang, without "Fairy Tale," he poses no threat whatsoever.

"The winner of the Best Composer Award at the 17th Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan is... Zhou Yi for 'Far Away'! Congratulations!"

The sound system at the venue once again played the melody of the I Ching—

“I’ll see you off, a thousand miles away, you’ll be silent and indifferent.” Although Dai Peini, who was sitting next to Sun Yanzi, was disappointed, she still stood up with great manners and hugged Zhou Yi, her old nemesis, to congratulate him: “Congratulations, congratulations.”

If it weren't for the I Ching, how many more awards would she have won...?

Sometimes she can't help but think this way, after all, she is a rare creative talent who can write lyrics, compose music, and arrange everything.

"Keep going, the future is yours."

While it might seem odd to say this based on age, it makes perfect sense for someone of Zhou Yi to offer such encouragement, given their status.

After all, he'll be leaving after this term.

However, the other finalists who are currently genuinely applauding the I Ching will soon find their smiles fading.

"The 17th Golden Melody Awards for Best Lyricist – 'Qian Baidu', Zhou Yi! Congratulations!"

"Best Arranger at the 17th Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan – Zhou Yi, 'Unfortunately, If Only'! Congratulations!"

"Best Album Producer Award at the 17th Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan – 'A Perfect Day', Zhou Yi! Congratulations!"

Ok?
Uh huh huh? ? ?
Ok? !

Zhou Yi won awards for composing, writing lyrics, and arranging music; he went on stage to accept awards more times than the audience went to the bathroom.

Until Best Album Producer, after finally not hearing any songs from "Appreciating Both the Refined and the Popular," the winner was still Zhou Yi??
When the camera panned across Sun Yanzi, who looked completely stunned, and Zhou Yi also showed a look of surprise on his face.

"Holy crap! Are you crazy?!"

"Invincible! This is the Book of Changes!"

"This is absolutely fair! They don't want 'Appreciation for All' to achieve a universal appeal!"

"Neither Zhou Yi nor Yan Zi expected this???"

The answer is that no one expected it.

The Golden Melody Awards organizers are also feeling the pinch. Besides his own "Appreciated by Both the Refined and the Popular," Zhou Yi received three nominations in the producer category: Hsiao Ya-hsuan's "The Artist" and Sun Yan-tzu's "A Perfect Day."

The remaining films, Tao Zhe's "The Great Peace", Dai Peini's "Crazy in Love", and Cai Jianya's "Amphibian", each only have one nomination. How can they compete?
Zhou Yi received three nominations, which is equivalent to one person taking on three opponents. It would be unreasonable not to give him these nominations.

However, the theory of "balancing the waters" was quickly proven true.

Hsiao Ya-hsuan, who ended Sun Yan-tzu's dream of winning three consecutive Best Female Vocalist awards with her performance of "Dancing Diva," won the award. However, the trophy was accepted on her behalf by Sun Yan-tzu, the previous year's Best Female Vocalist and presenter.

“Uh, Elva is still in a hospital abroad taking care of her mother, so she asked me to help her collect this trophy…”

Currently, there are only three winners of the Popularity category award: "A Perfect Day" (Sun Yanzi), "The Artist" (Xiao Yaxuan), and "Appreciated by Both the Refined and the Popular" (Zhou Yi).

If it weren't for the gender factor preventing Zhou Yi from winning Best Female Singer, Xiao Yaxuan might not have even gotten this award.

"No way……"

As a performing guest and a nominee for the King of Singers, Wang Lihong felt very heavy-hearted.

Although he had prepared himself mentally, he still felt a little bitter when it actually happened.

In the past, Zhou Yi had always failed to win the award for Best Mandarin Male Singer.

If we're to determine whether the I Ching needs compensation, then this award could be considered a key indicator.

"The winner of the 17th Golden Melody Awards for Best Mandarin Male Vocalist is..."

During the King of Singers award ceremony, after glancing at the list of winners, Mo Wenwei smiled and extended an invitation to the audience, feigning an invitation—"Yan Zi."

"Ah I?"

Sun Yanzi, who had just received the Best Female Singer award, pointed to the tip of her nose.

"Yes, I think this award is very important. Why don't you come up again to announce it? My Mandarin isn't very good, and I'm afraid I might mispronounce it."

? ? ? ?
After the initial confusion came a surge of ecstasy—

If it were someone else who won the award, there would be absolutely no need for Mo Wenwei to make such a special comment.

That is to say...

After setting down her trophy, Sun Yanzi, under the watchful eyes of the audience and the cameras, hurriedly ran onto the stage. After glancing at the list, she immediately shouted out the man's name—

"The Book of Changes! 'A Song Not Written for Anyone'!"

"Dreams are watered by hard work, and love pushes us forward from behind."

As Zhou Yi's singing resumed, Sun Yanzi, beaming with joy, solemnly handed the trophy to Zhou Yi, who had just come on stage, and then excitedly gave him a hug!
But this is not the end.

"The 17th Golden Melody Awards for Best Single of the Year: Zhou Yi, 'A Thousand Miles Away'!"

"The 17th Golden Melody Awards for Best Album of the Year: Zhou Yi! 'Appreciated by Both the Refined and the Popular'!"

Whether it was the newly added Best Single of the Year or the final Grand Prize for Best Album, Zhou Yi swept both awards tonight!
The moment the album's title track, "Appreciated by All," began to play, all the fans at the scene went completely wild!

(End of this chapter)