After Su Yu and the others retreated from the stage, the entire freshman welcome party entered its final moments. The hosts took the stage for the closing remarks. However, the students in the audience hadn't yet recovered from the profound shock.
"I can feel the energy this song brings, I'll keep pushing myself!"
"Ting Yu truly lives up to the official praise; he really can bring positive energy to people!"
"Although some of his songs are quite melancholic, some are also very healing."
"I've already achieved my dream. My dream was to get into Qing University and study at the same school as my idol. I worked hard for this dream, and I succeeded!"
"Me too, Senior Su Yu is the motivation for our efforts!"
"He made me full of interest in traditional culture like opera and calligraphy, and he also taught me not to blindly worship foreign things. Since becoming his fan, I've learned a lot. I've started to like opera, started to like traditional culture, and I believe many others are like me!"
"Senior truly brings us all positive energy; this is the kind of idol truly worth pursuing!"
Thinking back now, Su Yu had consistently contributed to traditional culture from the very beginning. He had released so many songs, many of which promoted traditional culture and brought national pride to everyone. Porcelain, traditional Chinese medicine, opera, calligraphy, and now martial arts – his songs all propagated traditional culture. Not only that, but he also wrote songs for fans suffering from depression, encouraging them to overcome their struggles. And that phrase, "Chinese trends are the coolest,"—just thinking about it made everyone's sense of national pride swell!
In an era dominated by fleeting popularity, idols with fake personas, and celebrities seeking attention, he was a breath of fresh air! Who wouldn't love such a positive energy idol?
...
The freshman welcome party had made Qing University the center of attention. In the national university leaders' chat group, a thick scent of envy permeated.
"Haha, thanks for indulging me, everyone!"
When Zhao Jianguo posted this in the group, the entire chat exploded!
"@Zhao Jianguo, aren't you just relying on Su Yu? What's there to be proud of?"
"If Su Yu hadn't participated in the party, would you have had such high popularity?"
"If only we had fought tooth and nail to recruit Su Yu back then!"
"Damn it, I only now realized that this Su Yu was the top scorer in the college entrance examination. The enrollment department's useless people actually missed such an outstanding student!"
"Zhao Jianguo, that old fox, got a huge bargain!"
"So jealous. Seeing Zhao Jianguo steal the spotlight feels worse than losing money..."
Education is the most important aspect of a school. And talented students are the foundation upon which a school stands. Su Yu was now Qing University's living billboard. He was only a sophomore, yet he had already achieved so much, with an immeasurable future. As Su Yu's alma mater, Qing University would also gain more enrollment resources due to his achievements.
Watching the lamentations in the group, Zhao Jianguo contentedly exited the chat. He felt refreshed! Utterly refreshed!
...
"The Initial Dream" was released on music platforms. The live broadcast video of the Qing University freshman welcome party was also being shared frantically.
#Riding the dream, living up to youth, Ting Yu's new song "The Initial Dream" is online!#
#What's it like when your entire school is your fan?#
#Bringing people the strength to move forward, this is what an idol should do!#
"The Initial Dream" was Ting Yu Jiu Yue's third song. Because it was performed at the school's freshman welcome party, Qing University also gained popularity. The students of Qing University naturally promoted their school, spontaneously commenting on trending topics. They shared how they worked harder after becoming Ting Yu's fans. As these positive examples of fan culture were shared, another side of Ting Yu was revealed: his contribution to traditional culture and his positive guidance for fans.
After this topic was posted, many netizens also shared their experiences as Ting Yu's fans.
"I became a fan with 'The Actor in Red,' so I'm an old fan. Ting Yu made me fall in love with opera culture. When I delved deeper to understand it, I realized opera is truly a treasure of our country's culture!"
"I became a fan with 'Compendium of Materia Medica.' This was arguably his first song written and sung by himself. I was completely captivated by the line 'Chinese trends are the coolest'!"
"Speaking of which, Ting Yu sings very few songs. He's helped launch a large number of excellent singers, but he himself hasn't sung many."
"Yeah, his voice is actually very pleasant. Although his pronunciation is a bit unclear, I still enjoy listening to all of them."
"Soon, he'll be performing at the city finals. But singing just one song isn't enough to satisfy us. I suggest Ting Yu sing a hundred more!"
"Actually, old fans know that Ting Yu has sung other songs, they just haven't been released on music platforms."
"Really? Link, please!"
"Holy crap, Ting Yu sang other songs too?"
The issue of Ting Yu's singing skills also became a topic of discussion. The problem of Ting Yu's unclear pronunciation had always left a deep impression on everyone. After all, the few songs released were all sung with that peculiar style. It wasn't that the style was bad, just that it was quite different from ordinary singers. The songs he sang with clear pronunciation only had live videos and weren't released, so many people didn't know he had sung other songs besides those on music platforms. Those earlier songs were sung before his identity was revealed, and they were just short recorded clips, their popularity long gone. His fan base surged after his identity was revealed at the city competition, and many new fans were unaware of what happened before. Not to mention new fans, even some old fans had almost forgotten, as network memory is not long.
#Ting Yu, sing more songs!#
As this topic grew, a trending search was pushed to the top. Ting Yu had always written songs for others, releasing only two or three himself. For others, he would only help sing a few lines like in "Big Fish," and fans never got their fill. Urging Ting Yu to sing seemed to have become an online trend. The popularity of this topic continued to rise.
Ting Yu, the subject himself, finally posted on Weibo.
"Okay."
A simple word, but it sent his fans into a frenzy. They had all found a pattern: the fewer words Ting Yu used, the greater the shock he delivered. And this time, with only one word, didn't that mean more than just one song at the city finals? Had Ting Yu decided to pursue a career as a singer? If he achieved the same success as a producer in the music industry, it would be truly terrifying. The number one singer-songwriter in the Chinese music scene? Thinking about this, his fans were happier than during the holidays. After all, an idol with such talent and positive energy was truly worth pursuing!