Chapter 1238: 1238: Born Singer (Part 18)
Chapter 1238: Chapter 1238: Born Singer (Part 18)
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After all, today’s fans—whether haters or true fans—are like weeds, today they support you, tomorrow they might turn against you.
Some are just venting for themselves…
The big shot who’s been emotionally deceived felt down, so two hours later, finally backed out of the comments, only to see Bai Yaxuan’s 99+ message notifications.
Chuzheng: “…”
Without even glancing at what she sent, Chuzheng swiftly dragged her into the blacklist to leave her there.
Five minutes later, a new message came from a small account.
[Dead Innocence: Meng Chuzheng, you think it’s over just by blocking me? I’m telling you, this isn’t over between us!]
[Meng Chuzheng V: What’s it got to do with me?]
[Dead Innocence: Wasn’t it you who did the trending topic thing?]
[Meng Chuzheng V: No, it wasn’t me, don’t talk nonsense.]
Being an award-winning actress, doesn’t she have any self-awareness of trending on searches?
What does this have to do with me!
Don’t just throw blame around so easily!
[Dead Innocence: Ha, you think I’ll believe you?]
[Dead Innocence: Just you wait!]
Chuzheng stared at Bai Yaxuan’s last few words, pondering while touching her chin, why does everyone want me to wait?
Bai Yaxuan was already hot in the buzz, Chuzheng didn’t even need to give her a buff, and she stayed high on the trending searches.
Bai Yaxuan is also a fascinating person; she actually used the chance to promote her new drama.
Probably coming from a wealthy family, seeing a lot of ups and downs, nothing can topple her.
Bai Yaxuan may not be great character-wise, but her acting is really commendable. The award crown is well-deserved.
The haters couldn’t criticize her acting, so they could only focus on her character.
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Bai Yaxuan’s buzz didn’t last long before it was overtaken by Fireworks Group’s new song on trending searches.
Before, there was only one song, and it was an old one, which had buzz back then because someone discovered the composition was by a famous industry pro.
But now the new song trends simply because—they paid for trending.
However, this song was carefully selected, and the netizens who clicked were quickly drawn in.
Plus, with the promotional posters, the leading singer’s striking visuals, there were not few who fell for just those looks.
Outsiders look for fun, insiders look for skill.
The massive promotion made it overwhelming, almost nonstop; one wave finished, and the next began.
These promotions weren’t minor; they took the most visible spots, infiltrating everywhere, making sure people knew about this group.
The three members’ fans went from millions to over three million in a short time and were still climbing…
How much financial power is needed for such promotions?
Who’s behind this Fireworks Group?
Industry insiders quickly became curious, yet they could only trace back to the studio and nothing further—because there wasn’t anything more.
“Boss, we’re really famous now!!”
Mu Sheng held his phone, completely ecstatic.
Qu Jiangxiao seemed calm, though his expression was delighted.
“Mm.” Chuzheng said, “This is just the beginning.”
“No, I’m so excited…”
The practice room was left with Mu Sheng’s shouting, after his excitement, he went to harass his partner.
Qu Jiangxiao noticed Sheng Yan’s low spirits and asked, “Little Yan, aren’t you happy?”
Sheng Yan hugged his guitar, smiled at the question, and said, “I am happy.” He then put down his guitar, said he was going to the bathroom, and got up to leave.
Chuzheng told them to stay put, and followed him out.
Sheng Yan stood in the corner of the resting area, pinching the leaf of a plant in his hand, leaving quite a few fingernail marks.
Chuzheng approached, startling the boy; he looked at her panic-stricken, shielding the plant he’d squeezed.
“Weren’t you going to the bathroom?”
“Ah?” The boy’s beautiful eyes flashed with a trace of helplessness, “I…”
Chuzheng waited a few seconds, but there was no follow-up after ‘I.’
“What’s wrong?”
The boy muttered, “The promotional costs…”
“You’re worried about that?”
The boy nodded, “Can we earn it back for you?”
He didn’t know exactly how much was spent, but judging by the current situation, it was definitely not a small amount.
Chuzheng: “…”
Making money for me are all devils, alright!
“Just focus on singing well, you don’t have to worry about anything else.” Chuzheng said coldly, “If you don’t want my money to be wasted, stop thinking about these pointless things and practice well.”
“But…”
Sheng Yan was truly worried, what if her investment couldn’t be recovered?
Would she…
Sheng Yan suddenly dared not think further.
“Sheng Yan, what’s your dream?”
“…To become an amazing group.” Let many people listen to their songs, to release albums, to hold concerts.
That’s always been his dream.
Sheng Yan carefully glanced at Chuzheng, asking cautiously, “And you… what about you?”
“Me?” Chuzheng’s eyelids lowered slightly, “My dream is to make you stand at the top.”
Sheng Yan froze on the spot, his eyes fixed on her, as if he didn’t recognize her.
Chuzheng’s words kept echoing in his ears…
The sounds of the world faded away, so quiet he could only hear his own breathing… and his heartbeat that wasn’t quite normal.
Sheng Yan hastily shifted his gaze, “I’m going to the bathroom.” He almost ran away.
Once in the bathroom, Sheng Yan took a deep breath.
From the first day he saw her, Sheng Yan felt he liked her, a very strong feeling…
Like they had met countless times before.
He didn’t know where this feeling came from, sometimes even afraid to think deeply, naturally not daring to have any thoughts about that person.
The next time he saw her was outside a cocktail party, where he wasn’t qualified to enter, waiting outside.
He didn’t expect she would take the initiative to talk to him, even asking if he’d like to sign a contract with her.
He wanted to agree without hesitation, but he didn’t dare…
Afraid she’d notice something off about him.
Later…
He really signed a contract with her, she became their manager. But she wasn’t around much; most of the time he couldn’t see her.
During those times, he could only practice, strive to grow, not disappoint her expectations.
He wasn’t good enough yet…
Sheng Yan washed his face with cold water, then returned to the practice room.
Chuzheng was already gone… like she always did, coming quietly, leaving quietly.
Mu Sheng and Qu Jiangxiao weren’t in the mood to practice; they greeted Sheng Yan and left the studio first.
“Little Yan, are you really not leaving?” Qu Jiangxiao asked with some concern, “Why not come with me?”
“I’ll stay a bit longer, you guys go ahead.” Sheng Yan assured them he was fine and not to worry.
“Alright then.”
Click—
The practice room door closed, and the air fell silent.
Sheng Yan sat on the ground, quietly scrolling through trending searches for a while.
He put down his phone, spread out his hands, and laid down, staring at the ceiling.
After an unknown length of time lying down, Sheng Yan suddenly sat up, quickly grabbed the paper beside him, and started writing, the sound of pen on paper rustling.