#the cpr instructor was talking about how overloaded the health care system still is

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September 29 Day Countdown (23/29): 2020/03/17 Interview with NetEase Music 网易云音乐

(0:15) Can you share with us what your requirements of yourself are in your musical career?

Zhou Shen: um uh (*Interviewer laughs*) ….sing well (*laughs*) (*high-pitched thoughtful noise*) Thats always been my requirement of myself—to put everything I have into every song. no matter what kind of performance it is. This way, I don’t feel guilty towards those who have gone through the trouble to come listen to me.

(7:50) Many people have different opinions on your style of music; with what kind of attitude do you face them with?

Because I’m a relatively indecisive or, hmm, sensitive person—is this praising myself? *laughs*—so seeing not-so-good comments, of course I would feel upset. I… I would think, why do people have to say this about me? But after the first 2, 3 years after my debut, I was able to look at this with more peace of mind, because no matter what you do, people will have conflicting opinions [about you]. If you always keep putting your energy into the negative comments, you’ll be drained very fast. But when your energy is depleted, you can’t do what you want to do well. 

So I think we shouldn’t put our focus on the negative side, but we need to look at the bright side—more or less shift your attention. And you keep telling yourself, widen out your heart, widen out your heart. Though it’s still upsetting to hear negative comments *laughs* So… try your best. And when you are down in spirits, it’s good to have an outlet. Because when I’m not happy or whatever, I like to sing. Finding something that can serve as a release is, I think, really important.

(9:10) After seeing your past interviews, many people call you “a 相声 (chinese comedy skit) actor mistaken for a singer” or “world-class jokester”; not only that, but everyone extremely likes this side of you. What are your thoughts on this?

First of all, I think everyone is overestimating me way too much (*laughs*) I’m really not—I’m just, 话多嘴碎 (lit. “many words, broken mouth”, someone who talks too much). And it’s actually more of just how I interact with the people I’m familiar with, close friends. I’m happy to be able to be like this more on stage. 

Of course there’s a lot of people who don’t like it, but what makes me happier is, I didn’t imagine that everyone, eh? They mostly don’t seem to hate me. (*laughs*) It’s a pretty big bit of encouragement to me too. It’s… it’s nice. Because I don’t have to be as nervous or restrained when I’m in front of the camera or on stage. I’ve always thought that, as long as I’m being genuine, I’m good. But I still get very nervous every time I sing (*makes a face*)

(10:15) Can you share with us any thoughts or insights you’ve had during the pandemic?

I’ve always said before that being a doctor is extremely hard, especially right now—there’s a lot of pressure and strain on them, on their heart as well as their body. Sometimes we think to ourselves, is anything can do to help, to take off a bit of the burden? But one of the best ways to relieve some of their burden is really to do things properly. They’re working extremely hard on the frontlines, and even just some small changes to our habits—when you go out please always properly wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, and dispose of masks properly (*motions proper doffing of mask*). 

These little details, doing them properly, in addition to—as much as it’s possible—not going out. By doing this, you not only protect your own health but you help relieve some of their burden—the less sick people there are, the more they can... be a little more relaxed. Although in these circumstances right now... I hope that day comes soon when they can be a little more relaxed. Doing these little things properly... it can- I believe it can help them.