Valentine's Day.
Major businesses were holding events, with flower shops in particular experiencing a surge in business.
Many flower shops sold out of their stock by morning.
It was a day for social media feeds to be flooded with displays of affection, leaving singles in silent contemplation.
Meanwhile, numerous celebrities from the entertainment industry also released fan benefits on Valentine's Day.
Among them, many producers who specialize in writing sweet songs had already prepared and were releasing their music today.
Sweet promotional posters filled the music platforms.
In internal groups of some ace producers, a race for the new song charts had already begun.
However, they weren't competing for first place.
They were vying for a new song chart trial card.
"Lin Yanyu's participating program is scheduled for tonight. While it's highly likely to feature a new song by Ting Yu, there's a small chance it could be one of his older songs."
"Even if it's a new song, we can still compete for first place on the love song chart for a day!"
"Why do I feel so pathetic..."
"Haha, there's no help for it. Before, we could still fantasize about competing for first place, but with the current Ting Yu, even Mo Yan might not be able to snatch his top spot. After all, Mo Yan hasn't released a song in a long time, and Ting Yu is still at full throttle."
"Then let's see who gets this one-day trial card!"
"Competing for first place? Who dares to say they are on Ting Yu's chart without acknowledging the second place as the true winner?"
"Hahaha... it's industry practice. If Ting Yu is on the chart, second place is automatically considered first!"
If people had once considered competing with Ting Yu, they were now completely disheartened upon hearing the news of his new song. Second place was the strongest for ordinary individuals, as no one could compare to a god.
To snatch this new song chart first place trial card, many producers released their songs at the fastest possible speed.
...
Eight o'clock in the evening.
Many viewers had gathered in the live stream of the "Valentine's Night" program hosted by the Doumao platform.
It wasn't exactly a grand program, more of a platform celebration.
However, because Doumao had invited Lin Yanyu, the program immediately garnered fifty million viewers upon its start, and this number was growing at a terrifying pace.
"Damn it, us single dogs are being hit with ten thousand points of damage today. Everywhere is filled with couples showing affection. Instead of this, it's better to just listen to Ting Yu's new song!"
"I've muted everyone on my朋友圈. Seeing others with girlfriends makes me feel worse than being single for ten years."
"Sigh, even my teammates are missing today. When I asked, they were all out on dates..."
"Haha, it seems everyone here is of the same kind, coming together for warmth."
"Instead of eating other people's PDA, it's better to support the Yanyu CP."
"Just broke up, spending Valentine's Day alone, feeling miserable..."
"I originally wanted to join your united front, but a few hours ago, I happened to become someone with a girlfriend."
"No, I'm not a single dog. I'm watching the show with my girlfriend."
"My girlfriend is showering, I entered the livestream out of boredom. Is this a gathering place for single dogs?"
"You're kidding me, please be human!"
"I wish all of you show-offs a happy breakup!"
Amidst the barrage of comments.
The program had begun.
For this "Valentine's Night" program, many first-tier singers were invited, and they all sang sweet little songs fitting the occasion.
Ting Yu, however, had very few sweet songs; his most popular was "What's Wrong With It."
It was directly used by the first singer.
Because Ting Yu's songs were highly sought after, many singers wanted to perform this song, and this singer, after much persuasion, finally secured the rights to perform it.
"The sky seems to want to rain,
I wish I could live next door to you.
Standing foolishly downstairs,
Looking up to count the clouds..."
As a sweet song, its opening instantly ignited a sweet atmosphere throughout the venue.
However, to everyone's surprise.
According to the program preview, Lin Yanyu was scheduled to perform the second song.
It was known that even at the Spring Festival Gala, Ting Yu's new songs were usually saved for the end, as everyone understood his influence and the later he performed, the more viewers he would retain.
"Isn't it Ting Yu's new song?"
"Lin Yanyu is second, so it's probably not a new song."
"Impossible, Lin Yanyu promised her fans on Weibo she would sing a new song."
"Then why is she performing second?"
"Damn, you're really something. You don't want to hear it early and then complain about waiting for hours?"
Indeed, it was unusual.
The main reason was that this was too abnormal.
No program crew would be foolish enough to place Ting Yu's new song at the very beginning.
...
As the audience discussed.
Lin Yanyu walked onto the stage from backstage, dressed in casual attire.
The weather was warming up in February. Today, she wore a pink chiffon floral dress, her long hair cascading naturally. With light makeup, she exuded a serene yet youthful aura.
"Today is Valentine's Day, and I wish everyone a happy Valentine's Day. I know you're all curious. This was something I negotiated with the program team. I wanted to finish recording early to go home and be with my husband."
Lin Yanyu said with a smile.
Given her status, she could have participated in programs on satellite TV. However, she chose a live-streaming platform because they were more accommodating and allowed flexibility in the performance order.
"The sickening sweetness of love..."
"Better than eating dog food on Moments!"
"Exactly, the Yanyu CP is so sweet!"
The audience's response made Lin Yanyu a little worried.
Her explanation also cleared up the audience's doubts.
Then.
The stage lights gradually dimmed, and the pink lights, originally intended to create a sweet ambiance, were all turned off.
Under the spotlight, Lin Yanyu in her floral dress surprisingly gave off a feeling of melancholy.
The intro began.
The song everyone was most anticipating was finally about to start.
And when the song information appeared on the screen.
All the viewers were stunned.
Break Up Happy
Performed by: Lin Yanyu
Lyrics: Ting Yu
Music: Ting Yu
The title of this song.
Was rather amusing!
"I can't predict for you,
If begging and compromising will work.
But I feel so reluctant,
To see my friend loving so painfully..."
As the first line began.
Everyone realized.
This wasn't a sweet song, this was a heartbreaking ballad!
"Holy cow, I never expected this!!"
"Hahaha, single dogs rejoice!"
"Is Ting Yu speaking up for us single dogs?"
"Just broke up, spending Valentine's Day alone, hearing this song made me cry. Ting Yu is so thoughtful!"
"A song released on Valentine's Day called 'Break Up Happy,' I can't hold back the tears..."
"Haha, the God of Music has a mischievous side too,"
The comments at this moment completely flooded the screen.
No one had anticipated that on this Valentine's Day, Ting Yu would release "Break Up Happy."
The live stream, which already had many single viewers, was now deeply moved by this song.
Ting Yu, you are truly thoughtful!
"You said you're not afraid of breaking up,
Just a little regret and sadness.
Valentine's Day is coming,
And you're all alone,
Actually, if you're with the right person,
Valentine's Day feels like every day..."
Gradually.
The audience realized that this wasn't a song Ting Yu had written casually for a gag.
Because among love songs, the quality of this song was not low. On the contrary, many viewers were already resonating with Lin Yanyu's performance.
Especially the way she sang with a breathy voice and a hint of grievance, it had a subtle tear-jerking effect, yet it also brought energy, providing a sense of healing amidst the emotion.
Viewers who had recently broken up could relate to this even more.
"Break up happy,
Wish you happiness,
You can find someone better.
Don't want to face winter,
Tired of the weight,
Just fly to a tropical island to swim..."
When the chorus began.
No one was spamming comments anymore. The screen was filled with crying emojis.
This kind of storytelling love song was the most effective at bringing tears.
And on this special day, regardless of whether one was single or in a relationship, hearing it was deeply moving.
Those who had partners and were initially displeased by Ting Yu's seemingly provocative release, fell into deep thought upon hearing this.
This song was not a provocation or a prank, but rather a message that finding the right person in a relationship was the greatest fortune.
Moreover, it was a song offering warm wishes to friends who had experienced heartbreak.
It encouraged everyone to believe that love is always beautiful.
"Break up happy,
Please be happy,
Say goodbye to the wrong to meet the right.
Leaving an old love,
Like taking a slow train,
Once you see clearly, your heart will be clear.
No one can confiscate anyone's happiness,
You swear you'll live with a smile..."
At the same time.
Across the country, people listening to this song.
A faint smile appeared on their faces.
Whether they were single, in love, or had just broken up.
Yes.
No one can confiscate anyone's happiness.
What's so bad about breaking up? It's not the end of the world. Strive to move on, say goodbye to the wrong to meet the right.
"Hearing this, I even want to break up, but then I realize I don't have a girlfriend..."
"That girl, I can't go on with you any longer."
"I'm sorry, this time I'm letting go completely."
"If I had known the after-effects would be so strong, we wouldn't have gotten together in the first place..."
"The most regrettable thing is that we didn't even say goodbye face-to-face."
"Every Valentine's Day, it's a battle between single dogs and couples in love. Is this year finally our turn, the recently heartbroken?"
At this moment.
Valentine's Day was not lost to singles, nor did it belong solely to those in love.
It belonged to those who had broken up and were still struggling to move on!
And a trending topic on Weibo was rapidly climbing into the top ten with terrifying speed.
#A song 'Break Up Happy' cured my mental exhaustion, thanks Ting Yu!#
...
ps: On this special day, let us wish the often-overlooked heartbroken crowd, "Break Up Happy"!