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Chapter 245 The First Poem of Mid-Autumn Festival; The King of Pretension Meets His Gotcha; The Moon, the Moon Again; Fairy Goddess Ignites the Mid-Autumn Night.
"A lightning-fast slap in the face!"

"Dog Bro is so funny!"

"Wow, this is the first time I've seen Dog Bro react so quickly, but it's hilarious!"

"It's obvious that Daoshen is a bit helpless. First, they said that someone's songs were ghostwritten, and then they found out that Shuiji Sanqian was a pen name; now they're questioning the poems. Can we please stop being so ridiculous?"

Is it so hard to acknowledge someone else's talent?

Song Dao: Yes, I copied all of these, but unfortunately you can't find those great writers.

"Some people question whether Song Dao's songs are something he could create at his age; some people question whether his poems are his own; why doesn't anyone question his singing skills? His instrumental performance ability? Why doesn't anyone question whether his calligraphy is his own work?"

"I can't take it anymore, I'm dying of laughter!"

"Why are my dreams always so chaotic, while Teacher Song's dreams... can be this magical?"

"He said it was a dream, and you believed him? Isn't this obviously mocking Li Ye?"

Actually, Song Dao's reply wasn't really a sarcastic remark about Li Ye.

His tone was very sincere, and his attitude was very serious.

The key problem is, nobody believes it!
Don't be fooled by these silly netizens who create all sorts of amusement online, believing this and that, some of whom have imaginations that go to extremes.

But just like the story of "Lord Ye who loved dragons but was terrified of them," when a dragon actually appeared in front of them, no one dared to believe it.

Like those top "powerful beings" in another time and space, some of them never say much throughout their lives.

He quietly traversed several fields, becoming a peerless genius in each one.

They displayed a terrifying creativity that defied comprehension.

And some, like Song Dao, openly and honestly say: Yes, those things are indeed not mine.

For example, Nikola Tesla.

This incredibly brilliant scientist only made public one-tenth of his inventions throughout his life, yet they have already changed the course of human civilization.

He once said that his inspiration came from dreams.

Every time I sleep, I receive knowledge from a higher level of the world, and I can complete every step of any experiment I want to conduct in my mind...

Back to reality, it can be applied directly!

The problem is that this claim is too outlandish and far beyond the understanding of the general public.

Therefore, even though he has mentioned it publicly more than once, people are at most skeptical.

then.

It does not diminish his greatness in the slightest.

Putting aside these "questions," what truly ignited heated discussions across the internet and drove countless people crazy was the Mid-Autumn Festival poem itself, "Prelude to Water Melody: When Will the Moon Be Bright?"
That's absolutely amazing, absolutely incredible!
"Holy crap! This poem...it gives me the creeps!"

"Stop making fun of Li Ye, everyone take a good look at this poem, it really scared me!"

"I am a professor in the Chinese Department of Beijing Normal University. I can say with certainty that Professor Song's poem is absolutely the best Mid-Autumn Festival poem of all time!"

"A divine poem. It feels like Song Dao was truly a celestial being descended to earth. Could a mortal have written something like this?"

"I long to ride the wind and return, yet I fear the jade palaces and towers, where the cold is unbearable at such heights. Brother Dog, is it that you feel the human world is not worth living, yet you still feel a sense of attachment?"

Li Ye: We were too hasty. Why did we provoke him for no reason? He's already written the lyrics... Isn't this just handing him a chance to be slapped?

"After reading Song Dao's poem, I don't know what to say. It's even more amazing than the one he wrote on Mount Tai. His talent is truly terrifying."

"People experience sorrow and joy, separation and reunion; the moon waxes and wanes, and this has been so since ancient times. May we all live long and share the beauty of the moon, even though we are thousands of miles apart..." This sentiment is truly transcendent, rising to the level of the "Tao."

"An absolute pinnacle of Mid-Autumn Festival poetry! With this poem, all other poems about the moon throughout history are rendered obsolete!"

That night, many literary giants were brought to the forefront by Song Dao's new poem.

People have come forward to offer various interpretations of it.

I'm not trying to gain attention by associating with others.

This group of people rarely post anything on their respective accounts.

On the very few occasions that happened, it was almost always because of Song!

Previously, not many people used the phrase "red beans grow in the south," but with the successive appearances of "the mighty Yangtze River flows eastward," "looking at Mount Tai," and "Man Jiang Hong," the phrase has gained popularity.

This group of people was already getting restless.

I don't know if there are any doubts behind the scenes, but I imagine there probably are.

Because when they evaluate and analyze these poems, they almost never mention the name "Song Dao".

It's probably hard to believe that a young man in his twenties could cross over into the music field and write such amazing poetry.

But tonight, this group of people finally couldn't hold back any longer and began to comment not only on the lyrics but also on Song Dao himself.

A professor in the Chinese Department of Peking University said: "Li Ye acted rashly this time. Although his questioning seems reasonable and well-founded, it is actually just a castle in the air."

I know Li Ye, and I must admit that he is a very talented young man who writes excellent modern and classical poetry.

His essays and novels are also very well written.

He can definitely be considered a leading figure among the younger generation of writers.

But I think that reputation and status should not be used as tools for him to accuse others without any basis.

Song Dao is a low-key and humble person.

So young, so talented—if we were to switch places, I think I would be far more flamboyant than him.

Even if this person didn't pursue a career in the music industry, with just this one poem and his superb calligraphy, he could easily make a name for himself in the literary and artistic circles.

In the field of performance, they are already world-class.

Using the simplest logic, would he need to forge poetry?
Of course, like Li Ye, my speculation is completely unfounded.

However, his guess was 'questioning,' while my guess, whether you call it 'supporting' or 'explaining' for him, is something else entirely.

Anyway, everyone's pretty much the same.

To comment on someone without knowing them.

I am willing to believe Song Dao.

Now, let's talk about this poem. It's truly wonderful!

I won't go into the interpretation of the words themselves. I believe that anyone with a junior high school level of Chinese language skills can understand their meaning from the literal meaning and appreciate the beauty of Chinese culture.

Let me presume to give a brief summary: this poem, "Prelude to Water Melody," uses the waxing and waning of the moon to express a sublimation from personal joys and sorrows to cosmic philosophical reflections.

It not only reveals the author's contradictory and complex inner world, but also blends in the eternal questioning of humanity, the acceptance of imperfection, and the cherishing of emotions, forging them into a life poem that can illuminate the past and present.

Some call it the finest poem for the Mid-Autumn Festival, but in my opinion, it's not only the finest for the Mid-Autumn Festival, but it also deserves a place in the entire history of Chinese poetry!

This professor from the Chinese Department of Peking University is over seventy years old and has long passed retirement age.

Now he has been rehired.

His public lectures are always packed, with people even crowding the aisles.

He enjoys a high reputation and a very high status in literary, critical, and historical circles.

This article immediately caused a stir in the industry.

This also alarmed the internet.

After learning his identity, many people who had previously questioned Song Dao quickly fell silent.

This old man is clearly criticizing Li Ye and supporting Song Dao!
In fact, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Song had already composed this Mid-Autumn Festival poem before, and even set it to music with his terrifying musical talent. The poem was indeed composed before Lin Fei sang it.

This can't be faked at all, because the performance is tomorrow!

Even if she didn't sing it during the public rehearsal, the show's director must have known.

Therefore, Li Ye's actions this time were tantamount to running headfirst into Song Dao's gun.

In particular, Song Dao appealed to everyone not to attack him, saying that it was normal to be questioned, and then said with a hint of sarcasm: "All my talents are things I dreamed about."

"Prelude to Water Melody" amazed this night; it amazed this otherwise ordinary Mid-Autumn Festival; and it amazed countless people who understand the romantic sentiments of Chinese culture.

At the same time, Song's personality warmed everyone's hearts.

Be humble and modest.

The difference between the two is obvious.

……

Late at night.

Thirty-five-year-old Li Ye is currently sitting in his study.

The computer screen displayed text rapidly scrolling through the trending topics and comments section.

His phone was connected to the charger and was in the middle of a multi-person call.

"Brother, you really acted too recklessly this time. To be honest, don't blame those people for criticizing you online. Even your buddy wants to say a few words to you about this."

"Indeed, it's one thing if you have doubts in private and say a few words, but why go online and say things? Especially when your new drama is about to start filming. If you don't know how to promote and hype, we should just wait for the production team to handle it themselves. You have such a good reputation, why bother?"

"Yes, there really are geniuses in this world. For example, that young mathematician from Kyoto University, he's like a little fool in daily life, but he has a talent that the world can't understand at such a young age."

"Hey Li, I really have to say something to you about this. You were being really irrational. How about we apologize? Don't make it sound like we're just jealous of Xianneng."

“Isn’t he?” A young woman’s voice came from the multi-person call. “I’ve always admired Brother Li, and I also really like Song Dao. People say that scholars are jealous of each other, but I don’t think that’s necessary. Good or bad isn’t for you to judge, it’s for others to judge. Looking down on this or that all the time only makes you seem low-class.”

"Li Ye, you..."

"Teacher Li..."

Li Ye sat blankly in the chair.

Looking at the words scrolling rapidly across the computer screen.

Listening to the various sounds coming from my phone.

His eyes were unfocused, and his ears listened in one ear and let the other go in the other.

He doesn't understand.

Why are things like this?

I was just questioning whether a young man like Song Dao couldn't write those kinds of poems.
Why is everyone targeting me?

Before Song Dao appeared, he was the youngest and most well-known poet and writer in the circle.

For the first thirty years of his life, Li Ye enjoyed great success!

His seniors praised him, his colleagues envied him, his parents relied on him, and his girlfriend liked him.

Although he isn't as famous as entertainment stars, anyone who knows him would give him a thumbs up and say, "He's a genius."
So at that time, Li Ye was definitely a winner in life.

He can be called the "King of Pretentiousness".

However, all of this vanished with the arrival of Song Dao.

Many times he couldn't understand how people he had never met and had no interaction with could so deeply affect his emotions.

Initially, he was unwilling to admit that he was jealous.

After all, he's so outstanding, why would he be jealous of others?
Song Dao is a musical genius, and he is a literary genius; they should appreciate each other and have long admired each other.

But he really disliked hearing the name "Song Dao" back then.

What makes a college graduate, still with a clear-eyed naiveté, able to dominate the conversations in his social circle?
Those little fangirls who used to only have their eyes light up when they saw him, when Song Dao was mentioned, their eyes didn't just light up, but instantly turned into stars!
Wow, Song Dao is so handsome!

"Dao Shen is really amazing. At first, I thought he was just a simp, but it turns out he's the most devoted person in the capital!"

"Many people ridicule his songs, and I don't even dare to say in public that I particularly like listening to them."

"Girls, Song Dao has released a new song! This one is completely different from his previous ones, it's so good!"

"Are Song Dao and Lin Fei dating? I really want a boyfriend like that!"

"He dotes on the diva so much! It's so sweet. I wish I could get his autograph someday, and if I could take a picture with him, oh my god! I'd cry!"

"Hahaha, those people slandered my God, it's hilarious! They were all stunned when God slapped them in the back!"

"Song Dao is on the Spring Festival Gala!"

"Song has arrived..."

As a role model of "young and promising" individuals, Li Ye became increasingly unwilling to listen to anything later on.

It's so fucking disgusting!
All you can do is write two songs, and sing them pretty well, right?

How come they're so awesome?

It feels like everyone around me, including my buddies, is possessed.

Always—

"Holy crap, Song Dao's military song brought tears to my eyes!"

Seriously? You're a grown man, why are you always so teary-eyed? Why are you so easily moved to tears? Why don't you go to Thailand for a sex change?

Or it is—

"Damn, this song is so awesome! Yezi, I'm telling you, you really have to listen to 'No Place to Hide'. It's so damn good, this is the kind of song a real man should listen to!"

What the hell do I want to hear? What's so good about all that yelling and screaming?

What the hell is this supposed to be the number one rock anthem in China?

I'm clearly the real genius, a cultured person, and Song is just some lousy actor. Are you all a little crazy?

Li Ye, who is a top "pretentious king" in the circle, is almost driven crazy by this feeling.

For a long time, I even questioned the meaning of life.

It was during that time that he realized he was truly jealous of this person.

Jealousy of Song Daoneng easily became the biggest topic of conversation in his circle.

But originally, that person should have been him!
Those envious tones, those admiring and adoring eyes, should have been his.

later.

He learned from his mistakes.

Ah.

Lao Tzu's prose was so brilliant, and his poetry was so amazing that even the most esteemed scholars were amazed.

Novels can easily control other people's emotions.

Big-name directors personally approach me to be a screenwriter and commission me to write scripts!

It's just songwriting, isn't it?

What's so difficult?
then.

Li Ye, the "King of Pretentiousness," secluded himself for half a month and wrote more than thirty songs in one go!

Two songs a day on average!

This thing is so easy!

Lao Tzu can even rhyme in poetry, so what is the rhyme in song lyrics?
At that time, Song Dao was being ostracized by the music industry.

Big companies like Time and Starlight are searching the world for amazing lyricists.

Li Ye boasted that he had his assistant send the more than thirty songs he had written in half a month to Times, Starlight, and several other large companies with music divisions.

—You guys fight over it, the highest bidder wins!

then.

Nothing more.

Those painstakingly created works labeled "personally created by Teacher Li Ye" have vanished without a trace.

There was no response whatsoever.

He was getting annoyed. Were these entertainment companies also starting to get the so-called "big company disease," where even the smallest thing required going through procedures for one or two months?
Or perhaps the other party estimated the value of those thirty songs, found the price too high, and couldn't decide in a short time?

Actually, I'm a scholar, and my requirements regarding money... well, if that's really the case, I'm not in a position to not wait.

Wait left and wait right.

I waited for two or three months.

He finally couldn't hold back any longer and had his assistant call to ask.

"You don't need to specifically mention my name, so as not to make things difficult for them, as if we're trying to sell them those classic lyrics."

a few days later.

The assistant replied, "I'm sorry, Professor Li, none of our submissions were selected..."

He was furious: "What do you mean?"

The assistant stammered, but finally mustered up the courage to tell him, "Actually... I actually told them it was your work, but both Times and Starlight were very tactful, saying that Mr. Li's works are very literary, but just a little lacking in commercial appeal."

"What about the other companies?" he asked.

"The other companies... never mind, I'd better not talk about them." The assistant looked troubled.

"Whose assistant are you anyway? If you don't tell me, get out of here tomorrow!" he snapped.

"Others say, what kind of rubbish is this? It's pretentious, forces rhymes, and makes no sense..."

His assistant was fired that very day.

It seems that after that, Li Ye became even more averse to hearing the name Song Dao.

He even disappeared from the public eye for a long time.

There are two reasons.

Firstly, he suddenly became a little worried that his submissions might be exposed by the companies.

The arrogant guy can't afford to lose face.

Secondly, he also wanted to see how long his fans, especially those who had been with him in the past, would persist after he suddenly disappeared for a long time before coming to find him.

The result left the "genius" feeling disheartened.

Nobody is looking for me.

Nobody is looking for me.

And then.

He suddenly saw a trending topic on the hot search list that almost made him explode.

#The Song Dynasty was like a 3,000-meter-long river battle#
Really.

This news was a devastating blow to Li Ye, who was already annoyed by Song.

How can it be?

These awesome poems like "Acacia," "The Mighty Yangtze Flows Eastward," and "Looking at Mount Tai" were all written by this little brat.
What kind of international joke is this?
But the undeniable facts were right in front of him, leaving him no room for denial.

From then on, Li Ye, whose heart was almost twisted and deformed, became extremely sensitive to the name Song Dao.

But he wasn't stupid; he was over thirty and had already learned to hide his emotions.

They won't easily reveal it to outsiders.

It wasn't until Song Dao (whose poem "Water Strikes Three Thousand") that he "completed" the poem "Man Jiang Hong" from the martial arts novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," which he also enjoyed reading.

In addition, there is a poem that comes before it, "A Farewell to Tianmu Mountain in a Dream," which is overflowing with ethereal beauty and talent.

Mr. Wang could no longer tolerate it.

Jealousy distorted him beyond recognition.

After Song Dao once again became a trending topic and made headlines.

The TV series he personally wrote was just starting to film.

Full of confidence and fueled by long-standing grievances, he directly posted a message on the Water Blog questioning the issue.

Scholars are all cunning.

He revised and edited that post for several hours before it was finally finalized.

It allowed me to vent my anger without constituting a personal attack.

I just want the world to see Song Dao's true colors!
He's nothing but a deceitful and charlatan!

The result was unexpected.

They've made a huge mess of things!
It felt like we'd punched a hole in the sky.

First came Song's response.

He read it.

I felt like I was about to choke on my own blood.

First, it was that song "Shuidiao Getou" that terrified him.

After all, he was a talented and award-winning writer; no matter how unwilling he was, he had to admit it.

That was indeed a "divine poem".

Second.

How could someone so young learn Yin-Yang techniques?
If you dreamt about it, why don't you just say you traveled from another world?

He even hypocritically pleaded with netizens not to attack him.

Am I someone who's afraid of cyberbullying?

Half an hour later.

He admitted that he was afraid.

Those netizens are simply a bunch of irrational lunatics!

His social media accounts are filled with all sorts of insults and humiliations.

The comments section of the trending topic was so "crazy" that it drove him to the brink of collapse.

What truly shattered his composure was the presence of that renowned old professor from Peking University, with whom he had previously dined several times.

The old professor held his hand and praised him for his excellence, hoping that he would be a role model for young people.

Is this the result?

How could they turn their backs on us to this extent?

The final blow came from his friends and girls in the industry who had previously been very close to him and admired and loved him.

Right now.

They are denouncing and criticizing him through a multi-person voice call using carrier pigeons.

The best thing to say is for him to issue a public apology.

Not even a single word of comfort.

From being universally admired to being universally condemned, the only difference was a post he made questioning Song Dao.

"Dude, we all know you're feeling pretty bad, but take my advice. Apologize publicly now and admit you misjudged him. Also, say that you were just too fond of those poems to believe that a young person like Teacher Song could create them. Now that you know, you feel ashamed but also admiring. This will salvage a lot of your image. Even if some people still criticize you, others will say you're an honest and upright person."

There are still older brothers in the group who consider Li Ye a friend and genuinely care about him.

The suggestion given is actually quite reasonable.

Li Ye, who was in a state of complete collapse, did indeed take it to heart.

But at this moment.

Someone else said, "He can apologize? Everyone knows what kind of person he is. If he could apologize, he wouldn't be him!"

No, you fucking think you know me that well?

Li Ye was furious and almost cursed out loud on the spot.

Then someone else said, "Yes, Li Ye is indeed too arrogant; he definitely won't apologize."

"Yes, yes, yes, it's harder to make him admit that he's not as good as others than to kill him."

"Song didn't say anything, and even joked around, and just let the matter drop."

"Don't worry, now most people are focusing on this song 'Shuidiao Getou' and are waiting for the diva to sing it tomorrow, so not many people will pay attention to Yezi."

"Okay, let's leave it at that. Yezi is too proud; he definitely won't be able to handle having to apologize."

"We don't need to take ourselves too seriously. Once it trends on social media, nobody will care about it anymore."

Li Ye exploded.

He left the group chat with a livid expression.

I also left the group!
I picked up my phone, opened the blog, and typed over a thousand words in a flurry.

Before he could even send it, the director he was working with suddenly called.

Li Ye hesitated for a moment, but still answered the call.

After all, he earned millions in screenwriting fees from this historical drama, so he couldn't ignore the director's call.

"Hey, bro."

"Yezi, why did you go and try to frame Song Dao for no reason?"

"I...I didn't, I just..."

"Alright, alright, stop explaining. I'm almost twenty years older than you. Just call me 'brother,' and I'm begging you, just apologize to him, and this will be over."

Li Ye fell silent immediately.

The person on the other end continued, "Listen to me, there are so many precedents to follow. Is it that Jiang Ying isn't famous enough? Or that Bi Xuefeng isn't a big enough name? Or that Chen Qingshan, the CEO of Times Media, isn't powerful enough?"
In the end, some admitted their mistakes, some surrendered, and even a multi-billionaire like Chen Qingshan left the scene in disappointment.

Was Song Dao's success simply a matter of talent?

That's a once-in-a-century phenomenon in the entire entertainment industry!

He's a young mogul who made it into the top three in film history with just one animated film, and who owns several big companies in just two years since his debut!

You two are not even in the same league, let alone on the same level.

You're not young anymore, you're in your thirties. It's good that you don't fawn over people like this, but they haven't done anything to you, so you can't just go looking for trouble.

Apologize quickly. It's not that I'm being mean, and I'm not threatening you. If you don't resolve this matter quickly, the investors will come after you.

Who in the industry wouldn't want to work with Earth Pictures right now?
If you lose your ticket and opportunity because of you, do you think you can still make a living in the future?
The investors just called me and said they want to hide my screenwriter's name, otherwise they're worried it will be blocked from passing the review later!
So, bro, answer the phone, I'll fix this in ten minutes.

With a snap, the phone was hung up.

The phone screen returned to the interface he had just edited.

Looking at those passionate and inspiring words.

The arrogant king couldn't help but cry.

……

"Huh? He apologized."

In the bedroom.

The mature woman, who was scrolling through her phone reading gossip, exclaimed in surprise.

"What?"

The empress, who was lying on Song Dao's lap, asked a question in a murmur.

"That Li Ye is just bored and has nothing better to do. Only our husband is magnanimous and doesn't bother with him."

Yan Yu sneered, "If it were me, I'd just beat him to death! Apologizing? It's useless!"

Lin Fei was in a great mood tonight after her secret about her youth was discovered.

She tossed her smooth, flowing hair, revealing half of her stunning profile, her little pink tongue looking adorable.

He asked, "How did he apologize?"

Yan Yu tossed her phone aside, shoved the hand that the scoundrel had been using to pick at beans during her full-month celebration to the side, and said, "That was pretty perfunctory. He said he was sorry, Teacher Song, that he shouldn't have questioned you, and that he just liked these kinds of meaningless things like poetry... Lots of people like Teacher Song, who does he think he is?"

"That's true. There's no need to pay attention to people like that who are so uninteresting."

Lin Fei said, her charming expression showing a hint of distress: "Oh, Teacher Song, why are you so big? You can't eat anything! Yan Yan, come here, you have a big mouth!"

Yan Yu: "Hey? I'm not happy if you say that..."

"Coming or not?"

"Come!"

……

Actually, Song Daozhen didn't really take this matter to heart.

What do you say?
What they said is absolutely right.

So his answer was quite sincere.

—It was indeed not my creation.

But this is the limit of what he can do.

If I were to say I'm a time traveler, it would be because I carry a world in my mind, with over two thousand years of culture.

You'll either be seen as crazy, or you'll be captured and dissected.

This is no joke.

Surely he wouldn't take such a risk just because of one person's questioning?
Why?

In particular, he is not the kind of person who is pretentious.

This is the situation.

I spread them, enriching the spiritual world of people in another time and space.

I gained fame, status, and money as a result, which is reasonable, right?

If we hadn't used those pen names back then, this day would have come sooner, and there would have been even more trouble.

As for now... there are many great Confucian scholars willing to debate the classics for him.

Is Li Ye unlucky?
That's certainly pretty unlucky.

Even though they guessed correctly, they still had to endure so much criticism.

But is he innocent?
If I hadn't taken the initiative to attack him, a complete stranger with whom I had no connection, how could I have ended up in this awkward situation?
So Song Dao neither hated him, because what the other person said was quite right; but he also wouldn't sympathize with or pity him. You attack me, and I have to be magnanimous and forgive you?
I'm not that magnanimous.

Just ignore it.

Instead of wasting that energy, you'd be better off enjoying the verbal sparring between your two girlfriends.

Watch their verbal sparring!
A true top-tier beauty, especially one who continues to improve every day.

Not only will it not be cloying.

Even the most self-disciplined man, since moving into Qin Garden, often "neglects his morning court duties like a king."

Here is joy.

It is not something that outsiders can know.

……

The following morning, Li Ye's apology trending topic had already been suppressed by the investors he had partnered with.

The related buzz quickly and abruptly subsided.

To be fair, he is indeed quite famous in the literary circles of Xia State.

Being in your thirties isn't really that old.

But it depends on who you're comparing yourself to.

Compared to someone like Song Dao who has a "world cheat code," he is truly insignificant.

He might not be wrong.

The problem is, in reality, how many things are purely about right and wrong?
In particular, his accusations were seen by everyone as baseless and purely out of jealousy.

So the whole thing was like a farce.

Once the excitement wore off, no one wanted to focus their attention on him anymore.

What everyone is even more looking forward to now is how Lin Fei will sing this song at tonight's gala!
And, currently, it's still trending at the top of the search rankings—

#Mid-Autumn Festival First Poem#
This poem, "Prelude to Water Melody," is also beginning to truly gain traction today.

First came the comments made by the senior professor from Peking University last night, and after they spread widely today, more celebrities from the literary world have joined in.

At the same time, many young but culturally sophisticated livestreamers have seized this wave of traffic opportunities, started livestreams, and provided various analyses of the poems written by Song Dao.

For most people, questioning whether these poems were actually written by Song Dao, or whether a young man could have written them, is meaningless.

Without the ability to check for plagiarism, any one of these poems—whether exquisite and moving, grand and majestic, or ethereal and otherworldly—can be called a masterpiece of the ages, bringing to everyone the unique beauty of Chinese civilization.

Therefore, apart from primary and secondary school students, other people who like poetry are grateful to and admire Song Dao.

A very talented young online streamer even publicly said something that has become widely circulated—

I really like and admire Song Dao. In this era where even a hairdresser can be a teacher, I think Song Dao truly deserves everyone's respect and should be called a teacher.

His musical works have moved countless people; his musical performance skills have been recognized worldwide; he uses poetry to converse with the ancients, allowing us in this era to experience the beauty and brilliance of Chinese civilization up close.

So we are lucky and happy.

Teacher Song jokingly said that those were things he dreamed about. What I want to say is, thank you, Teacher Song, for those magnificent and grand dreams.

Thank you for bringing these wonderful things to this era and to us.

Let red beans become symbols of longing; let the "rolling Yangtze River flowing eastward" become ancient and weathered; let us show off and post on social media when we climb Mount Tai, the foremost of the Five Sacred Mountains.

—When you reach the summit, you will see all the mountains below.

Let us experience the beauty of the fairyland more vividly through the lines: "The rainbow is my garment, the wind my steed; the cloud lords descend in droves; tigers play the zither, phoenixes draw their chariots; immortals stand in rows like hemp."

You told us "The Motherland Will Not Forget," and you also told us not to waste our youth, lest we grow old in vain and regret it later...

On this Mid-Autumn Festival, I present you with another masterpiece that will send shivers down your spine after reading it once, and will make you want to kneel down and kowtow to me after reading it three times.

Nung, moon and new moon.

Do those of you in long-distance relationships feel comforted?

If this was dreamt about, then Teacher Song, dear Dog Brother, God, the universally acknowledged circular warrior, we will no longer blame you for being a lazy bum who doesn't do business.

I urge you to: sleep more, dream more, and ask the great writers of the dream world for more of their works.

Let's enrich our inner world.

In the afternoon, Song, Lin Fei, Qiu Xinyao, and Sun Meiqi arrived at the Summer TV headquarters building by car.

When we met in the parking lot.

Like a treasure being presented, Sun Meiqi held up her phone and ran towards Song Dao under the gaze of many celebrities who had rushed over.

"Teacher Song, Teacher Song, look at this blogger's video clips! They're so good!"

"Seriously, when Xixi recommended it to me, I almost cried with emotion. He's so good at talking!"

After she made that outburst, other celebrities also chimed in.

"Teacher Song's poem 'Prelude to Water Melody' is truly wonderful. Even as someone with little education, I felt a deep connection after reading it. It's so beautifully written!"

"I've also seen the video clip that Qiqi mentioned. That blogger is amazing; he explained it very clearly. To be honest, before, I just thought Teacher Song was great, but after watching that video, I have a more concrete understanding of Teacher Song's abilities!"

"Yes, yes, I just watched that blogger's video too, it was so touching..."

Without using any "privileges," Song Dao was almost instantly surrounded when he drove his car into the underground parking lot.

An old artist from the Beijing People's Art Theatre came over specifically to shake hands with Song Dao: "Teacher Song, this poem is simply divine! It's a bit of a pity that you didn't bring it out a few days earlier; I would definitely have recited it. This poem is so fitting for the occasion!"

His assistant smiled and said to Song Dao, "Teacher Song may not know that our teacher Wang's performance this time is a recitation of your poem 'Dreaming of Mount Tianmu' with the symphony orchestra."

Mr. Wang, a man in his early sixties with a thin face, smiled as he spoke slowly but with precise enunciation. He said, “I personally love this poem. It’s ethereal and has a strong literary spirit. I originally thought it would be quite suitable for a traditional Chinese festival like the Mid-Autumn Festival. But after seeing this poem, sigh, it’s so upsetting!”

Song Dao had long admired this veteran actor with superb acting skills, and even considered inviting him to play a role in the filming of "Lurking".

Unfortunately, there was a scheduling conflict.

"Haha, don't be sad, Teacher Wang! We can celebrate next Mid-Autumn Festival!"

Teacher Wang said, "It won't be so fresh next year. You need to write more. It would be irresponsible of you not to unleash your talent!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

"Teacher Wang's words are spot on!"

"You're so right!"

"Teacher Song is indeed a bit lazy. Look, you wouldn't have come out for this Mid-Autumn Festival gala if it weren't for the huge public demand."

"Thanks to Teacher Wang, we didn't dare to rush him!"

"Haha, there should be more seniors like Teacher Wang so that Teacher Song can create more good works."

"Oh, by the way, Teacher Lin, could you give us a sneak peek? What style is Teacher Song's new poem set to music?"

Someone finally remembered that Song was standing next to a top female pop star.

The pop diva doesn't mind being "invisible" next to Teacher Song at all.

Upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared on the girl's cool and aloof face, which was barely concealed by makeup: "You'll find out soon enough."

Then the group of people walked together into the building.

Many people have also asked about Qiu Xinyao and Sun Meiqi's new songs.

Laughing and laughing all the way.

……

The Mid-Autumn Festival Gala was broadcast live.

Like the Spring Festival Gala, it will feature a main venue plus branch venues, with the main theme of people across the country enjoying the moon together.

Therefore, a large number of guests were invited this time, with only a portion from the main station of Xiamen TV.

However, with Song Dao and Lin Fei present, the atmosphere remained very lively throughout.

Today at noon, I had a reunion dinner with my older sister, Lao Zhou, and Yan Lei.

After the evening performance, I will go to the superstar's house with her.

Fei Jie wanted to invite Yan Yu to join, but the eldest sister said that when it's time for a get-together, we should also give Auntie a little "hope".

Kong Xi is currently participating in the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala on Northeast TV.

That area practically became a playground for the Fei Yang faction!

Those who didn't come today were almost all asked to go over.

Even Jiang Ying and Shi Yuyan, who had maintained a cooperative relationship with Orange TV over the years, went along with them.

As a result, many people online are debating whether to watch Northeast TV or Summer TV 3.

Then a wise man suggested: Let's watch it together.

Even more hurtful: Summer TV only needs to watch four of the four Fei Yang series.

However, Northeast TV still has its limitations.

If Song had gone there, the outcome might have been unpredictable, but if Song had been on Xiamen TV Channel 3, the vast majority of viewers would still have been drawn to him.

The TV stations that had previously ostracized the Faye Wong faction, such as Orange, are in a rather unfortunate situation.

Every year around this time, almost all the big names are "drawn away" by them, and the audience's attention is also focused on them.

This year, the "bad consequences" have suddenly become apparent.

Many top celebrities were also invited, such as Wang Xiaobo and Sun Kai, who were then divided up between the two major TV stations.

In addition, there are some big names in the film and television industry.

It also appears to be a constellation of stars.

Even in the various behind-the-scenes clips before the show started, these TV stations could already clearly feel the difference in viewership.

Putting aside everything else, the sheer volume of comments on trending topics online is enough to make it clear!
People can buy trending topics and hire online trolls.

But I can't lie to myself.

With Song Dao and Lin Fei as their two "killer weapons," Xiamen TV Channel 3 unsurprisingly ranked first.

In previous years, without these two players, they often couldn't even make it into the top three!
Then there's Northeast TV, which is still considered "low-class" by many of its peers, ranking second.

In terms of both topics and the level of discussion, it easily surpasses other TV stations.

On the contrary, it belongs to Tiangang.

7 p.m.

The live broadcast on Xiamen TV Channel 3 has officially begun.

First, there was a dance performance.

A group of young, beautiful, and energetic girls performed a graceful dance on the stage.

With so many visitors, Song Dao, who had run to Lin Fei's rest room for some peace and quiet, watched intently.

"Is it pretty, Teacher Song?"

Lin Fei asked.

Song Dao stared at the LCD TV in the rest room and nodded repeatedly: "Mmm, mmm, mmm, it's great, you danced wonderfully!"

Her assistant and Bai Yue sat on the sofa like two quails.

Weak, helpless, pitiful.

To outsiders, the aloof diva is definitely a strong, domineering female CEO.

Lin Fei, in particular, has always been quite careful.

Even her assistants rarely show excessive intimacy with Ms. Song.

Even Bai Yue felt that Fei Jie was more assertive than the boss.

So both girls felt that Teacher Song was being a bit reckless.

When Faye asked that question, it was obvious she was jealous!

How can they have absolutely no sense of crisis?

result.

To their utter surprise...

In the lounge where there were only four people, Lin Fei casually said to Song Dao, "I can too."

Bai Yue and Lin Fei's assistant: ?
The art style is off.

Sister, shouldn't you say something else?

Song Dao turned his head and glanced at her: "Really?"

"Yes, she dances better than them!" Lin Fei said calmly.

The image instantly flashed through the scoundrel's mind.

Yan Bao can also dance.

At that time, the two older sisters will have stunningly beautiful faces like young girls, dressed in ancient costumes and light gauze.

Perform a dance like the Dunhuang Flying Apsaras Dance.

hiss!
This is dangerous!
If there weren't other people in the room, he would have wanted Fei Bao to dance right now.

Seeing Lin Fei's somewhat mischievous look, the scoundrel gave her a "you wait until we get home" look.

After this visually appealing program ended, it was Teacher Wang's turn to perform a poetry recitation with the symphony orchestra.

A Farewell Poem Written in a Dream of Visiting Mount Tianmu

The veteran artists of Beijing People's Art Theatre are truly amazing.

Even though Song Dao wasn't particularly interested in recitation as an art form, he was quickly drawn in by its powerful appeal.

What's even more impressive about these veteran performers is their control of the stage and their ability to lead the rhythm of the performance.

Even Song Dao admired this.

"I hope to have the opportunity to work with Professor Wang. I feel I can learn a lot from him!"

Lin Fei nodded gently: "That's right, every one of these veteran artists is a treasure."

Song nodded and said, "We'll dig a few over later."

Lin Fei: "..."

You know what, if others said this, it would be bragging, but if Song said it, it might actually come true!

After Mr. Wang finished reciting his poem, the audience erupted in applause.

"If it were 'Prelude to Water Melody' performed by Teacher Wang, the effect would definitely be even better!"

What Song didn't know was...

On the stage of the Orange TV Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, which he had "blacklisted" for opposing Tian Gang, someone was actually reciting this poem!
……

The performer in this program is also a top-tier male actor in the film and television industry.

The original program was a song, but after seeing Song Dao's lyrics, I was immediately amazed.

They found the director and said they wanted to change the program.

"Reciting this poem during the Mid-Autumn Festival is so fitting!"

Knowing the lead actor's strong command of dialogue, the program's director agreed without hesitation.

On one hand, this poem is truly excellent!
A masterpiece without any controversy!
On the other hand, it could also be a way to curry favor with Song.

sorry.

I really regret it.

Like their predecessors, such as major music platforms and film studios, these TV stations are now truly regretting their actions.

Everything was fine before.

Some singers from the Faye Wong group are also invited to appear on their various variety shows and participate in various events.

However, after rejecting the drama "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and with the sudden rise of Northeast TV, the Fei Yang faction is no longer willing to play with them!

Although these major TV stations can still invite people from Fei Yang's faction to their top music variety shows, when it comes to crucial moments, they will still choose their "home base" Northeast TV.

You said you offered a lot of money?

Haha, Northeast TV isn't short of money now!

So even though the station leaders didn't say it explicitly, everyone below knew that repairing the relationship with Fei Yang as soon as possible, especially with Teacher Song Dao, was the station's top priority!

When this top-tier actor recited "Prelude to Water Melody" at a professional level, the viewership ratings instantly surged!

"When will the moon be clear and bright? I raise my cup to ask the heavens. I wonder what year it is tonight in the celestial palace..."

Watching the ratings surge instantly, the director felt both excited and heartbroken.

Song Dao didn't even come; it was just a poem, yet it already had such great power.

If we could invite them over, wouldn't they be flying high?
I'm basically just tagging along on Orange TV.

The moon was practically overwhelmed with work during the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala on Northeast TV!

First, we used Song Dao's connections to invite Teacher Yin Hong to sing "The Crescent Moon".

Xiamen TV Channel 3 originally wanted to invite Yin Hong, but the director of Northeast TV came in person and said that he was not insisting that Teacher Song go, but that he should at least give me a few people to keep things in order.

They're all old foxes.

The core members of the Fei Yang faction are enough to keep things in check.

This station director clearly wants to "monopolize" all the moons in this year's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala!

At most, we'll send Song Dao and Lin Fei to check on the front desk.

There was no way around it; after all, he was the real "big brother," so we had to give him some face.

As for the other channels?
Haven't they been making fun of us for years, saying we're unsophisticated and low-class?
This year, I'll show you how much fun I can have after I get rich!
After Teacher Yin finished singing "The Moon".

Hu Wei's turn came soon after.

Hu Wei, who has truly settled down and started a family, is in excellent spirits.

After taking the stage, his rendition of "The Moon Caused the Trouble" ignited the entire audience.

This also caused Northeast TV's ratings to break 3 at that moment, even surpassing Xiamen TV Channel 3!

"I admit it's all the moon's fault. The night was so beautiful and you were so gentle that in that instant, all I wanted was to grow old with you!"

Hu Wei was in really good form on stage.

His slightly husky, metallic voice, combined with his steady stage presence, and the energetic music, create a powerful sound.

Not to mention the audience at the scene, even a group of people from Fei Yang's faction backstage couldn't help but sway along.

After Hu Wei stepped down, another song, "The Moon," followed.

Xiang Rui and Leng Suning from the Legend of the Vermilion Bird, two "square dance gods" of the Xia Kingdom, performed "Above the Moon," a song that makes people want to dance along.

Many people thought this was the ultimate achievement.

Unexpectedly, Xue Lin, the sweet girl from the Fei Yang group, who hadn't released a new song in a long time, opened her mouth on stage and sang "Moon" again!
"Round, round, the moon's face; flat, flat, the bookmark of time..."

Xue Lin's voice is so sweet!
Even though this song, "Look, Look at the Moon's Face," is slightly melancholic, when sung by her, it gives people a feeling that, despite its bitterness, is still very healing.

"I can't bear to let you see my tearful eyes, so I can only tell you, look, look, the moon's face is secretly changing."

Countless viewers watching online were instantly captivated!
"Wow, this is way too sweet!"

"It should have been a rather sad song, but all I felt from it was sweetness!"

"Xue Lin is so beautiful!"

"I feel like this is a singer in the Fei Yang group who is seriously underestimated. Her voice is so beautiful!"

"It really sounds good. I'm so jealous of how many beautiful women are around Dog Bro!"

"Haha, Brother Dog is great! Even though he doesn't do much himself, he's really good to his apprentices!"

"So you really think it's the Mid-Autumn Festival and you're really going to have a serious feud with the moon, huh?"

……

Xiamen TV Channel 3.

The production team has been keeping a close eye on their own ratings and those of other "friendly forces."

Everyone felt somewhat helpless when they saw the ratings on Northeast TV soaring.

When Xia Shi gets serious, her depth of knowledge and experience is unmatched.

No matter who you are, whether you're a superstar, a celebrity, or even a veteran artist who hasn't appeared in public for years, you can easily invite them out.

There's nothing we can do about it; their influence is undeniable.

But now the Fei Yang faction is really too awesome!

They only managed to get two truly influential figures from the Fei Yang faction to come after using Director Zhou's connections and going through a lot of trouble.

Otherwise, this equally star-studded Mid-Autumn Festival gala would most likely be completely overshadowed by Northeast TV.

Very helpless.

Fortunately, their "ace" is also starting to take the stage.

First it was Sun Meiqi!
Teacher 7's song "I Like You" has shocked the entire internet.

When Sun Meiqi, who has an iron lung, sang Song Dao's new song, she seemed to be shining!
Her voice is so distinctive, the timbre is so good, and the high notes are amazing.

Among the new generation of singers in the current summer music scene, apart from Zhong Yutong and Chen Meng, who are also from the Fei Yang group, almost no one can rival them.

In fact, even Zhong Yutong and Chen Meng, due to their relatively short time in the industry, are slightly inferior to Sun Meiqi in terms of overall ability.

This song is from another time and space; it is one of the classic tracks by the band BEYOND.

It's also one of their few love songs.

Even when the soulful lead singer, the talented singer-songwriter Wong Ka Kui, who died young, wrote love songs, they weren't the kind that were sentimental, poignant, or heart-wrenching.

In this time and space, Sun Meiqi, as the original singer, performed it with even greater grandeur and magnificence.

"Every night she wanders alone, drifting aimlessly, so cold; I never knew her pain, I was always struggling with myself."

"'Black Pineapple'~ those eyes are captivating..."

The atmosphere at the scene was completely ignited.

The ratings skyrocketed.

The production team, who had been somewhat depressed, suddenly beamed with joy.

He's starting to giggle again.

After several performances, Qiu Xinyao took the stage next and sang "I Love You Very Much," which also amazed the audience.

"I love you so much, so I'm willing to let you fly to a happier place."

When Qiu Xinyao, who is middle-aged and surrounded by happiness, sang this song, the light in her eyes was impossible to hide.

You can sense her state of mind just by listening to her voice.

You can feel the deep, intense love she has for her husband.

"In this world, it's not easy for two people to meet. Even if we can't be each other's lovers, I'll still be grateful."

As this incredibly experienced and charismatic diva waved her arms, the audience clapped in unison.

At this point, the ratings for all three channels finally began to maintain a relatively high level.

2.8, 2.9, 3.0...

then.

Lin Fei has taken the stage!
An assistant director who was specifically tasked with monitoring the ratings exclaimed in surprise on the spot.

"Fuck me!"

Yes, it's that direct.

His eyes widened in disbelief.

This is the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, not the Spring Festival Gala.

The viewership ratings on the arts and culture channel are not low during major events, but they are generally only around 3.

It's difficult to reach even higher.

But as soon as Lin Fei took the stage and the intro started, the ratings skyrocketed like a stock.

A straight line stood there like a chopstick.

4!

It broke 4!
When the news reached the entire directing team, everyone couldn't help but raise their arms in celebration.

It's so arrogant!

It has to be a superstar!

The influence of Song Dao's new poem "Shuidiao Getou" was truly terrifying.

Countless people want to hear what kind of song this divine Mid-Autumn Festival poem would be after it has been set to music and sung by the diva Lin Fei.

"When will the moon be clear and bright? I raise my cup to ask the blue sky. I wonder what year it is tonight in the celestial palace?"

As soon as Lin Fei opened her mouth, the audience couldn't help but burst into enthusiastic applause.

Her ethereal and pure voice truly has the power to instantly transport you to a fairyland.

"I long to ride the wind and return, yet I fear the jade palaces and crystal towers, where the heights are unbearably cold. I dance with my shadow, how can it compare to being in the human world?"

So beautiful!
The person is beautiful, the lyrics are beautiful, and the music is beautiful.

The audience was completely stunned, their eyes fixed intently on the figure on the stage, more beautiful than the moon.

"Turning to the vermilion pavilion, lowering the embroidered window, the moonlight shines on the sleepless night."

"There should be no resentment, why does it always seem to be full when we part?"

"People experience sorrow and joy, separation and reunion; the moon waxes and wanes, and this has been so since ancient times. May we all live long and share the beauty of the moon, even though we are thousands of miles apart."

Absolutely!

All the expectations were finally met at this moment by Lin Fei, the strongest and most beautiful diva of the moment, who presented them in a very concrete way with her superb singing skills.

This Mid-Autumn Festival was perfect!

Lin Fei, with a cool expression, her hair styled up, and dressed in a mature manner through makeup, wore an ancient-style gauze dress that Xia Yun had specially made for her for this Mid-Autumn Festival gala.

She truly resembles the fairy Chang'e from the moon palace.

Singing this song that transcends time and space on stage has become a classic image that no one can forget, even decades later.

"It's broken 5! Damn, it's reached 6!"

The assistant director in charge of monitoring the ratings felt like his heart couldn't take it anymore.

The person was in a state of extreme excitement.

The production team has also "gone crazy".

"Fuck!"

"Wow, Lin Fei is awesome!"

"Teacher Song is awesome!"

"It has to be them!"

"Damn, that's awesome!"

This viewership rating is probably unmatched in this day and age, except for the CCTV Evening News and the Spring Festival Gala.

"Lin Fei is unbeatable tonight! I'm afraid even Teacher Song, who will be coming up next, won't be a match for her." A deputy director said loudly, his face flushed.

"That's true, the key is that this poem adds so much value!"

"Yes, it's phenomenal, simply unsurpassable."

"But I guess Teacher Song doesn't care."

"Haha, it's reasonable that they haven't outperformed their own lyrics, isn't it?"

The crowd backstage erupted in cheers.

next moment.

Amidst Lin Fei's incredibly enthusiastic applause during her curtain call, Song Dao, as the biggest star of the entire event, arrived.

They've finally taken the stage!
“How are the ratings?”

Despite knowing that Lin Fei's song was probably her peak, the director still harbored a bit of "fantasy".

What if?
After all, that's the god-like Teacher Song!
"5.9...5.8...Huh? It's back to 6!" The assistant director in charge of monitoring got excited again.

The director nodded; he knew that was probably how it would turn out.

If the person following behind wasn't Song Dao, the ratings would probably have plummeted.

So, Teacher Song is still awesome!
……

on the stage.

Song Dao took the microphone and slowly walked to the center.

He was also wearing a traditional costume today!
If Lin Fei and Lin Fei were to stand on the same stage, they would be mistaken for a couple.

The key point is that Song Dao, who has never had a period costume before, appeared on stage and before the intro music even started, the applause was thunderous.

The comments sections on the three online TV channels exploded!
"Fuck!"

"Dog Bro is actually wearing ancient costume?!"

"Ahhhh, I'm going crazy! The guy in period costume is so handsome!"

"Is this the first time he's worn ancient costume?"

"I want to lick the screen..."

"If he wore this outfit and played the male lead in a period drama, wouldn't he seduce all the girls?"

"What's Sun Kai compared to Xiao Bo? It has to be you, Song Dao, you're so handsome!"

Actually, even handsome men don't all look good in period costumes.

Some people look incredibly handsome in modern clothes, but when they put on ancient costumes, it creates a sense of incongruity.

And Song Dao, just as Fang Zexi said before: He is more suitable to play Ning Caichen!

She doesn't even need to sing; just this look is enough to make all three channels' ratings explode.

"7, we've broken 7!"

The assistant director backstage felt like he was about to faint from happiness.

This is not just an amazing achievement, but also a real benefit!

Their contracts with advertisers are based on viewership ratings!
From now on, Teacher Song will be our Channel 3's "Big Daddy"!

Whatever he says goes!
however.

But the most explosive thing is yet to come.

When Song Dao, who had been slightly bowing his head, slowly raised his head to the accompaniment of music, that was the moment...

Those tender eyes, with a slightly melancholic gaze.

It completely paralyzed the online TV station's bullet comments and comment sections.

Ratings.

Breaking 10.

(End of this chapter)