Chapter 2 The Aftermath of "Era Music King"
After the second episode of "Era Music King" concluded, the public's attention towards Ting Yu had skyrocketed. On the overseas Twitter platform, the discussion volume even surpassed that of the currently trending Sean.
#WhenDidTheChineseMusicSceneGetSoGood?#
#ComeSeeTheGrowthPathOfPopularProducerTingYu,SweepingAndCrushing!#
#GeniusYouth,TingY membawa ChineseSongsToTheWorld!#
#OverwhelmingTwoConsecutiveWins,WhoCanEndTingYu?#
With these trending topics, Ting Yu's fame continued to grow, simultaneously sparking interest in the Chinese music scene. Before "Era Music King," many countries still perceived the Chinese music scene as being stuck in the 1970s and 80s, with their knowledge of Chinese songs limited to a few classic old tunes. Ting Yu's powerful rise now compelled everyone to re-evaluate the Chinese music scene.
"Unlike Western music, Chinese songs place great importance on lyrics; they are willing to spend more time refining them."
"There are many good songs in the Chinese music scene, but to truly appreciate them, one needs a deep understanding of the Chinese language."
"Their music possesses a unique Eastern style, especially the genre they call 'Hua Guo Feng' (Chinese Style). I really like it."
"Hey, didn't Ting Yu create 'Hua Guo Feng'?"
"Holy cow, Ting Yu is that amazing? I really want to learn Chinese to understand the charm of his lyrics more profoundly."
"I'm a Chinese fan of Ting Yu. I suggest overseas friends learn one word first when learning Chinese, and that will be enough for you to watch Ting Yu's shows."
"What word?"
"Wocao."
Indeed.
Even within the domestic entertainment industry, this single word is sufficient. It's been summarized into a timeless adage: when watching Ting Yu compete, regardless of your culture or identity, you just need to say "Wocao," and you'll never be wrong.
This "national treasure" also piqued the curiosity of many foreigners.
#WhatDoesWocaoMean?#
This search query even appeared on Twitter. Subsequently, many overseas video bloggers kindly updated their videos, explaining the essence of these two words to foreigners. The phenomenon then became uncontrollable. Under the promotion of these bloggers, "Wocao" gradually spread overseas, often paired with another word:
"Niubi!"
No one could have predicted that cultural export would begin in such a manner…
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While everyone was enjoying the meme, an official move by the nation of E'guo stunned netizens.
#E'guoOfficialToPurchaseCopyrightForSongKatyusha!#
This news immediately sparked an incredibly enthusiastic discussion. The song "Katyusha" was a gift from Ting Yu to Rossi and the two children, and its entire production process was livestreamed. The song depicts a girl named Katyusha longing for her lover who has left his hometown to defend the border, during the reawakening of spring. This love song truly resonated with the romantic nature of E'guo's people, and its connection to war, coupled with its simple and smooth rhythm, its low difficulty, but excellent lyrics and melody, made it ideal for official promotional use.
"Buying Ting Yu's song again?"
"Two episodes, two countries' official bodies purchasing song copyrights consecutively. This is too powerful!"
"Compared to this, Sean and his crew are like trash…"
"Hiss… twice in a row. I feel embarrassed for Sean and the others."
"Why? I can't understand why it's Ting Yu again!"
There were those who rejoiced and those who were dismayed by E'guo's official announcement. Those who favored Ting Yu were naturally delighted to see their idol perform so exceptionally. However, fans of other producers were somewhat disheartened. Over two episodes, Ting Yu's performances were consistently brilliant. In comparison, other contestants felt like mere escorts. Especially before the competition, Ting Yu, a Chinese producer, had no prior fame and was even considered an underdog. But how did the roles suddenly reverse?
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The next day.
Su Yu emerged from the hotel.
"For the next episode, no matter what, I need to find a companion." It was too boring. Being alone in a foreign land, with no inclination to go out and explore, especially in this small E'guo city with few places to visit. He decided that even if Lin Yanyu was unavailable, he would bring Xiao Gong or other members of the singer group, just to have someone to accompany him.
He grabbed his luggage and exited the hotel, where the production crew's car was already waiting. Other producers were also present, and the crew would transport everyone to the nearby airport via a large bus. Upon boarding, Sean and the others did not greet Su Yu. Su Yu was accustomed to this situation; he put on his headphones and sat in a separate seat towards the back.
"I told you, he wouldn't greet us," Jin Chengxian said sourly.
"No need," Sean replied, leaning back in his chair and closing his eyes.
Besides Sean's group, four other people were sitting in a corner on the other side. They were Losov and Roman, along with their singers, who had been isolated after losing to Ting Yu. Perhaps due to their shared misfortune, they had become friends overnight.
The airport was not far from the hotel, only about a ten-minute drive. When they arrived at the airport, the scene of a surging crowd surprised everyone.
"Sean's fans again?" Jin Chengxian asked.
"Let's go, it's time to greet the cheers," Sean smirked. During their departure from Cuba in the previous episode, a similar scene had occurred. Sean's Cuban fans had come to see him off, creating a spectacular spectacle that garnered him immense attention. Sean was also very popular in E'guo and had many fans; such send-off scenes were what Sean enjoyed the most. He put on his trench coat and stepped out of the bus. Spreading his arms, he walked towards the fans who had come to see him off.
"Cheer to your heart's content. Ting Yu wasn't here last episode, but this time we finally got him." He thought to himself, his steps quickening, the hem of his trench coat fluttering, making him look incredibly dashing. However, to his surprise, only a sparse few people were calling his name. The vast crowd remained silent, craning their necks to look behind Sean.
"Huh?" Sean was taken aback. Most of the producers and singers from the bus had already disembarked. The voices of the fans sending them off grew more intense. These fans included not only Sean's followers but also those of other producers and singers, who were excitedly shouting their idols' names.
At this moment, Su Yu, who had been sitting at the very back of the bus, stepped off. The moment he stood steady.
People began to call his name.
"Ting Yu! Ting Yu!"
"Ting Yu! Ting Yu! Ting Yu!"
"Ting Yu…"
As more and more people joined in, the cheers at the scene became as deafening as thunder. Su Yu looked up in astonishment and saw that the crowd consisted of people in tattered clothing and messy hair. At the forefront was Rossi, and beside her were the two children playing the guitar and accordion.
Oh, this…
You're too kind.
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