After "Lan Ting Xu" reached the top.
Besides the members of the singer group.
There was another person who sent a congratulatory Weibo that everyone found both unexpected and unsurprising.
It was the official Weibo of the Traditional Opera Association: "Congratulations to Ting Yu's 'Lan Ting Xu' for reaching the top. On behalf of all members of the traditional opera industry, this association expresses its sincere gratitude for Ting Yu's contributions to the traditional opera industry!"
As soon as this Weibo was posted.
It instantly sparked heated discussions among countless netizens.
"The Traditional Opera Association might be the ultimate winner!"
"Who would have thought that Ting Yu would play with opera styles so creatively, opera-rap, I really don't know what he was thinking."
"You're only seeing the first level, Ting Yu is actually on the fifth level. You think he just wanted to add opera styles? He's trying to win over his mother-in-law's favor!"
"This move, this move is all about flattering the mother-in-law!"
"Haha, isn't this normal? His mother-in-law sings opera, so special treatment for the Traditional Opera Association is only right."
"Master, brothers, learn from this!"
"Learn what, let alone Ting Yu's talent, first you need a mother-in-law."
"The one before you is wrong, first you need a girlfriend..."
Netizens teased each other online.
Some even went to Chen Rong's Weibo to ask her to share her feelings.
In response, Chen Rong also specifically posted a Weibo.
"My son-in-law's songs are just good to listen to, everyone go support him!"
The Weibo also included a link to Ting Yu's new song "Lan Ting Xu".
Chen Rong's Weibo was mostly about work-related matters, rarely personal affairs.
This move of the mother-in-law promoting the song undoubtedly gave it significant exposure.
It instantly made netizens exclaim with envy.
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"Lan Ting Xu" being number one, everyone naturally noticed "Zhen Shang Yan" at second place.
It was rumored that this song was produced by five ace producers from Dingsheng Entertainment after consulting numerous ancient texts when it previously topped the charts.
They didn't expect to lose so thoroughly.
Many netizens commented.
Dingsheng, the eternal runner-up, should stop struggling.
"Keep the second place hat on, don't let it tilt."
"Honestly, it's not that Dingsheng is bad, it's just that Ting Yu is too formidable."
"With this song, plus the stunning effect added by the live performance, even the Music God would have a hard time."
"I suddenly feel sorry for Dingsheng Entertainment..."
"Dingsheng is an eternal runner-up with ambition."
Netizens left comments on Dingsheng's Weibo.
Feeling sorry for Dingsheng.
And even suggested they should just accept their fate.
After all, after so many years, they had always been overshadowed by Huangchao Entertainment, so why obsess over being number one?
Sometimes, looking at it more optimistically, being below might be more comfortable than being above.
...
Shuangqing City.
Su Yu's villa.
Enjoying a rare moment of leisure, Su Yu and Lin Yanyu were lying on the sofa watching a movie.
Lin Yanyu held the remote, switched through more than ten movies, and then dejectedly tossed the remote onto the coffee table.
"What's wrong?" Su Yu rubbed her head.
"These movies are so bad. Comedy films are full of stale jokes, and besides awkwardness, there's no feeling of wanting to laugh. Is this the level of movies these days..."
Lin Yanyu was not involved in the film and television industry, but she felt a sense of indignant disappointment towards it.
Her appearance alone was enough to act in movies, and many directors had approached her. However, she had an absolute dedication to music and did not want to take on acting roles that would hinder her path as a singer. Furthermore, she was not short of money and only wished to be a pure singer.
"Comedy films? How about I make a couple for you?" Su Yu pulled her into his embrace and chuckled.
The Xianjian crew was already in the preparation phase and would start filming soon, after which he wouldn't have much to do. This was the advantage of being a hands-off manager.
Although Xinghui had just established its film and television department, it had several directors, and it was quite simple to make movies.
"Focus on filming your Xianjian, even though I want you to change the ending for the male and female leads, I also feel that changing it would ruin the essence. It's so perplexing." Lin Yanyu shook her head.
She was a loyal fan of the Xianjian novels.
After a pause, Lin Yanyu asked again, "Xianjian San won't be this heartbreaking, will it?"
Su Yu opened his mouth, but Lin Yanyu's sweet little hands covered it.
"Don't say it, I don't want spoilers!"
Su Yu smiled bitterly and nodded.
You ask, but then you don't let me answer...
"Hee hee, this is the dilemma for novel fans. You authors wouldn't understand," Lin Yanyu nestled into Su Yu's embrace.
She rested her head on his shoulder.
Because her pajamas were loose, Su Yu could see the abyss when he looked down.
He couldn't help but feel a dry throat.
Suddenly.
His phone rang.
Su Yu answered and found it was Zhang Yang calling.
"Yang Ge, what's up?"
"Su Yu, I've been tied up with worldly affairs lately and probably won't be able to continue participating. My singing skills are just so-so anyway, it doesn't matter if I'm not there," Zhang Yang's tone was relaxed.
"Did something happen?" Su Yu asked, his expression serious.
Although Zhang Yang sounded relaxed, Su Yu knew him; the more he was like this, the more it meant he had encountered something.
Currently, there were still three people in the singer group who hadn't performed: Lin Yanyu, Zhang Wei, and Zhao Zhicheng.
Su Yu had originally planned for them to perform in the official competition. Since there were four rounds in the official competition, and he would be singing in the finals, each of them would get to sing one song. However, due to a last-minute rule change by the program team, an trainee segment was added.
This meant there was one extra person in the singer group.
Su Yu's original plan was to have Zhang Yang perform in the next round, with Zhao Zhicheng being benched, and he would give Zhao Zhicheng a song as a solo release. But Zhang Yang's sudden withdrawal caught him off guard.
"You're not upset because I haven't picked you yet, are you?" Seeing Zhang Yang's silence, Su Yu joked.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Yang Ge has known for a long time that you wanted me to perform in the official competition. I originally wanted to go up and sing a song properly, but now I can't," Zhang Yang retorted with a laugh.
"You're really not going to tell me?" Su Yu wasn't just curious, but worried he might suffer a loss.
His relationship with Zhang Yang was like that of blood brothers. If his friend had a problem, he couldn't just stand by.
"Hey, it's nothing much, just some trivial matters between my parents."
"I'll go with you."
"No need. It won't be clear in a day or two, and you still have the competition. Good luck, win the championship, and it'll bring me honor too."
"Alright, if you need any help, just call me."
"You don't need to say it, I will. We brothers are like two peas in a pod."
"..."
After hanging up the phone, Su Yu took a deep breath.
He understood Zhang Yang's personality; he wouldn't be polite with him, just as Su Yu had been with Zhang Yang before. Therefore, he wasn't worried that Zhang Yang would suffer a loss and not tell him.
After all these years, it was time for Zhang Yang to settle things with his father.
Otherwise, this unresolved issue would remain a burden for him.
Lin Yanyu leaned against him, wisely remaining silent. Sometimes, when it comes to matters between men, it's best for women not to inquire too much.
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