"Next month, the composer Chen Shuhao will debut as a singer and collaborate with diva Ruan Mianmian on his latest song, a duet. Please show your support!"
Upon this announcement, the entire Chinese music scene erupted.
Chen Shuhao releasing a new song next month?
And debuting as a singer?
While Chen Shuhao was hailed as a composer god, he had never sung in public.
No one knew about his vocal abilities.
The sudden news of his debut as a singer was undoubtedly explosive.
"Collaborating with diva Ruan Mianmian?"
"Chen Shuhao is quite devoted. Ruan Mianmian cheated, yet he chose to forgive her."
"Ruan Mianmian certainly has her ways. The cheating scandal didn't ruin her career back then, and she's still thriving in the entertainment industry after all these years."
"Actually, the cheating was never officially confirmed. The story back then was that they had already broken up, and the video of her entering a hotel with a young idol was released after the breakup."
"Who are they kidding? If they had broken up, why would Chen Shuhao have been in such a slump for so many years?"
"As long as Chen Shuhao doesn't say anything, even his fans can't find a reason to defend him."
"Chen Shuhao isn't a fool; he wouldn't have accepted that accusation."
Back then, Ruan Mianmian and Chen Shuhao were the golden couple of the Chinese music scene.
They had countless CP fans.
Their talent and looks were admired by many, and they received endless blessings.
Just when everyone thought they would walk down the aisle,
videos of Ruan Mianmian entering a hotel with a young idol were exposed by paparazzi.
Shortly after, news broke that Chen Shuhao and Ruan Mianmian had broken up six months prior.
It was clearly a public relations tactic to
help Chen Shuhao shed that stigma.
However, as long as Chen Shuhao didn't pursue the matter, fans, no matter how enraged, could do nothing.
"No wonder Dingsheng Entertainment and Chen Shuhao haven't responded these past few days. They were saving a trump card!"
"The composer god and the diva singing a duet, I'm starting to look forward to it!"
"Ancient-style music wasn't Chen Shuhao's forte. The biggest reason for his previous loss was his arrogance. He challenged Ting Yu's ancient style right after his comeback, and after suffering a setback, he realized his mistake and decided to dominate the charts with his own strength in love ballads."
"Exactly. Ting Yu's ancient style music is almost legendary. Chen Shuhao's forced attempt to challenge Ting Yu with ancient style wasn't very wise."
"This is going to be interesting. March hasn't even begun, and we already have such explosive news."
"The gauntlet has been thrown. We're just waiting for Ting Yu and Huangchao Entertainment's response!"
"Speaking of which, can Ting Yu sing love songs?"
"Probably. After all, he released 'Later' and 'What Can Be Done,' both of which topped the love song charts."
"I remember those times. There weren't many strong contenders. But now, it's different. I heard that next month, besides Chen Shuhao, there will be three other A-list singers releasing songs, and they're collaborating with top producers."
"Holy crap, isn't that going to be an incredibly bloody battle?"
March was the final month for the first quarter's hot song charts.
Every quarter-end month witnessed fierce competition.
This was because, after so many years of development in the entertainment industry, an unwritten rule had emerged.
During the early stages of the quarter, opportunities were given to newcomers for more exposure, and big names like top producers would generally not make a move.
The final month of the quarter was the battlefield for top producers. As long as the songs were of good quality and had high popularity, surpassing the songs from the previous two months was relatively simple.
Of course, this was just a habit formed within the industry, not a strict rule.
Therefore, compared to other months, the quarter-end saw more industry heavyweights.
Based on the information released so far,
March would feature three top producers and the composer god Chen Shuhao. Whether Ting Yu would accept the challenge remained to be seen, with only two days left until the answer was revealed!
...
While everyone was focused on the battle between these industry titans,
a piece of news quietly climbed the trending list.
Although it only reached fifth place,
it still garnered significant attention.
#MayIHaveOneHeart,AndNeverBeApart#
This poetic love confession attracted countless netizens to click out of curiosity.
The topic was generated by reporters writing promotional articles.
The gist was about Lin Yanyu and Su Yu showing affection backstage.
It was accompanied by edited footage.
Su Yu looked at Lin Yanyu and softly uttered the phrase: "May I have one heart, and never be apart."
This immediately led netizens to exclaim that the Yanyu CP was showering them with affection again and again!
"I thought it was someone else... so it's them..."
"Sigh, them... then it's nothing new..."
"Can you believe it? When I'm shipping their CP, I just feel sweet, not excited at all..."
"Me too. If other celebrity couples held hands in front of me, I might get excited. But for these two, even if they kissed in public, I'd just internally ship it and calmly say, 'Is that all? Can't you be more intense?'"
"Haha, so true. It feels like they're showing their affection so openly that they've broken free from the stereotypical celebrity image. They're just like ordinary people in love!"
While people were joking,
someone suddenly noticed other aspects.
Previously, rumors about Ting Yu liking Lin Yanyu were brought up.
Although it was speculation without confirmation, it didn't stop fans and netizens from gossiping.
"Do you think Ting Yu will cry himself to sleep in front of his computer after seeing this video?"
"Haha, it's not impossible. After all, the line 'Qing Se waits for the misty rain, and I wait for you' has already been interpreted by fans as Ting Yu having feelings for Lin Yanyu."
"It's more than just that line. I think this song, 'Chasing Silk Drama,' was also specifically written for Lin Yanyu and her mother."
"Now that you mention it, it seems quite possible. Ting Yu likes Lin Yanyu, but the Yanyu CP's relationship is so good..."
"Speaking of which, Su Yu isn't worse than Ting Yu. He's only in his teens and has written several songs, although they aren't officially released. Otherwise, his results would definitely be great. And don't forget his terrifying singing ability!"
"Holy crap, now that you say it, it's true. Fans were begging him to debut before!"
"Both of them are excellent. If I were Lin Yanyu, I wouldn't know who to choose..."
"No, Lin Yanyu isn't indecisive. She's always showing affection with Su Yu."
"Ting Yu: I can easily get first place on the charts, but I can't get your heart..."
"Haha, that's savage."
As the rumors became more outrageous, the internet generally defined Ting Yu's liking for Lin Yanyu as fact.
This rumor spread rapidly.
In response to this outcome,
fans spontaneously went to Ting Yu's Weibo to comfort him.
"Ting Yu, just let it go. There are plenty of fish in the sea..."
"My heart goes out to Ting Yu!"
"Ting Yu, you have to be strong!"
Meanwhile, Su Yu, who had returned to school from Modu,
was currently eating noodles at his family's noodle shop.
As he idly browsed Weibo,
he saw the comments under his account.
He couldn't help but spray noodles from his mouth.
"Cough, cough... This is utterly ridiculous!"
He coughed while searching for tissues.
These fans had too much imagination!!!