Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 433 Chaos is the ladder

After returning home, Shen Juan began home quarantine.

The main daily activities are as follows.
1. Playing King of Glory with Xiao Xiao: While playing, Shen Juan suddenly remembered that he had seen someone online a while ago saying that the male protagonist of Gu Man's latest novel was based on him. He was supposedly an aerospace engineer, and the novel included a lot of scenes of the male and female protagonists playing King of Glory. He didn't know if it was true or not.

Anyway, all Shen Juan knew was that the deal had been finalized and that he was about to become the national space ambassador.

The official announcement for this year's China Space Day will be made soon.

Although he couldn't establish a deep connection with the government like those artists who only work in the domestic entertainment industry, such as fighting Japanese, Koreans, or Americans in movies, he couldn't shoot recruitment ads for the Air Force, Army, or Navy, or strongly endorse them, all in order to avoid being attacked by Western media.

However, in fields like aerospace, tourism, and sports, it's still possible to skirt the rules and contribute to the country and society.

In fact, the Internet age is different from the television era of the last century, when entertainment options were relatively limited. Now, there are far too many unstable and unpredictable factors that can help a star become famous overnight and go viral globally!
For example, TikTok, which became a sensation in North America this year.

While it may seem that an algorithm can lock down the information channels a person receives, it is actually an act of collectively enlightening the people, posing a very serious threat to the existing powerful and influential state of the Tongzhi Emperor.

The situation of unilaterally indoctrinating people with content and cultivating followers of the arts, as it was twenty years ago, no longer exists.

Dude, you can't just ban Yangdou directly, can you?

I feel that would only cause more trouble.

Moreover, as time goes on, Laomei's leading advantage in the field of cultural export will only become smaller and smaller, and the impact on its once global marketing matrix will only become larger and larger. Forced by circumstances, they can only choose to scale back appropriately.

It's impossible for all ordinary people to be like Sha Bi.

In this stage of the internet age, anyone willing to spend some time and effort can see the "truth".

It's important to understand that music is easy to spread and also the most difficult form of output to target and suppress. Even CCTV, which is extremely strict in this regard, sometimes uses the works of singers and groups labeled as "Ru Hua" as background music for their special reports, and provides them with royalties.

In addition, there are the negative global impacts of the current pandemic, and the streaming era has completely overshadowed the download era, along with the restrictions imposed on foreign singers trying to break into the US market.
It's the same thing I said before.

Shen Juan wouldn't say that this is the best of times.

But for him, that was indeed the truth.

There has absolutely never been a better time in the 21st century than now for the rise of non-American singers!
Chaos is not an abyss, chaos is a ladder.

Crisis is wealth, and hardship is opportunity.

Only global superstars born in turbulent times have a chance to approach the greatness of pop music god MJ.

2. Accompanying Sister Tian, ​​who had nowhere to vent her energy, to lift weights, or rather, Sister Tian accompanying him to the gym to enjoy time alone: ​​Shen Juan looked at the increasingly heavy dumbbells in Sister Tian's hands and her increasingly clear muscle lines, and couldn't help but tease her that she could now claim to others that she was a weightlifter in middle school.

Of all the girls he knew, she was definitely not the strongest, but she was definitely the most "muscular".

Sister Tian found it interesting; she even suspected that after seeing her muscles, the fans would accuse her of domestic violence against Shen Juan.

Hehehe, just thinking about it makes me want to laugh!

3. Accompany Xiaoye, who neither likes playing games nor exercising, to do some strange things, including but not limited to becoming a photographer to help her film Harry Potter costume videos for TikTok, doing handicrafts with her, building Lego blocks with her, and when there is free time, sitting on the sofa in her favorite way and hugging her from behind, and watching the latest American TV series with her.

Unfortunately, resources are limited now.

There aren't many opportunities to study cooking.

Otherwise, she might blow up the kitchen.
4. Play PUBG Mobile with BIG3 in squad mode:

Shen Juan thought that if the game was lacking a spokesperson, they could contact Tencent to try and arrange one for them.

Although they are bad at the game, not only is their shooting skill terrible, but they also like to scheme and plot. For example, after Sister Tian and Shen Juan got in the car, they liked to drive off and elope without waiting for the others. For example, the grenades that the sisters picked up were always left for their teammates. But they are bad at the game but addicted to it. Passion is the true meaning of the game!
However, Shen Juan felt that they weren't playing PUBG, or perhaps they were playing PUBG on a different level.

For example, whenever Sister Tian gets a box of [something], she likes to go to Shen Juan's place and do some suggestive things to influence him.

For example, stealing chickens and causing trouble.

Well, literally.

She didn't want to see Shen Juan playing games with the other two while she could only watch from the sidelines. That would make her furious and fill the whole room with jealousy. So she could only resort to this bizarre way to get more involved!

Then that evening, the big box of sports protective gear that I had bought in advance and kept at home came in handy.

Thank goodness I have this thing to protect me.

Otherwise, if everyone were to make various flavors of peach tea during this period, they would probably be laying eggs by the end of the year. They might even be able to take leave from the premiere of "The Matchmaker," which is scheduled to be released on Qixi Festival. Otherwise, if the male lead, Shen Juan, were to bring two heavily pregnant women on stage, the entire Chinese entertainment industry and even the world would be in an earthquake of public opinion!
Of course, there's really no other way.

After all, during the period of loyalty and friendship, there was nothing to do at home.

That's all I can do.

He takes pills at night, but still wants to shake them during the day.

And it was a three-person effort to subdue the demon!
The Golden Iron Kidney, which is known as one of the "Three Golds" along with the Golden Mobile Phone and the Golden Voice, is facing unprecedented severe challenges!
As for AS3, which has become increasingly noteworthy due to Shen Juan winning the Grammy Album of the Year award with Leviathan?

We'll stick to the old production model.

Shen Juan first wrote the lyrics and music, and then told his regular production team the arrangement requirements for these singles. They were responsible for the "hard work" that required a lot of time to complete, as well as the finishing touches. Any questions, suggestions or creative ideas during the process could be discussed online.

Considering that many songs are not absolutely perfect and may not necessarily suit Shen Juan's conditions.

Therefore, he does not insist on a mindless 1:1 replica.

After all, he now has ample resources and room for error, allowing him to try new and different things.

As long as the overall shape remains unchanged, it's fine, because only by preserving the original flavor can you tell that this is large intestine.

Moreover, as a singles artist who drives album sales with his singles, he is now pursuing the ultimate commercial success.

What matters most is finding what suits you and aligning with the market.

February 8th, Saturday, 2 PM.

After setting up the live streaming equipment, Shen Juan launched his first joint live stream on Douyin and TikTok, reaching a global audience.

It's currently morning in America and afternoon in Europe, which is a suitable time for a live broadcast.

As expected, since the broadcast had been announced on social media a day in advance, as soon as it started, many fans from all over the world flooded into the live stream of the world's number one male streamer. The screen was flooded with all kinds of languages ​​as fans expressed their excitement.

【Aa ...

【I'm coming! 】

[I've been waiting at home all day for Juanjuan to start her live stream!]

[Now standing before you is the winner of the 62nd Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Record of the Year, the holder of the record for the highest-grossing tour in history, the Billboard number one single, the absolute ruler of the streaming era, and a globally renowned fashion icon, the great Alex Shennnnn!]

Are there really that many people?

[This guy looks like he stepped right out of a shoujo manga! My phone screen is melting from how handsome he is!]

[OMG! A masterpiece of nature! This face should be in the British Museum! Love from the UK!]

What's it like to wake up to Alex's face right after setting your alarm? Did you do something wrong to Alex again?

All I want is for Alex to grab me by the neck and stand behind me while I frantically call him "Daddy."

Languages ​​from various countries were flying around. Shen Juan looked at the split screens on both sides, one facing the domestic audience and the other facing the international audience.

The same situation has occurred at this moment.

That means you can't see what they're saying at all.

Because there were just too many fans and netizens sending bullet comments.

So Shen Juan didn't bother to pick out a few comments to reply to, and started the live stream opening remarks: "You all probably know why I'm doing this live stream. I hope everyone can take precautions and reduce going out during this time, including the foreign friends in the live stream."

"I'm here today just to chat with you as a friend. There won't be anything particularly exciting. And the gifting has already been turned off. If you really want to spend money, you might as well buy a couple of nice clothes or go out for a good meal. Love yourselves before you love me."

"From now on, I'll probably be doing live streams every Friday or Saturday to meet everyone. I only work one day a week, so I don't think you guys think I'm lazy, right? But I think there's a reason why I'm lazy. After all, I was so busy with work the past two years, so I can only take a break during these times."

Say it once in Chinese, and then say it once in English.

Shen Juan plans to conduct the entire live stream in both Chinese and English. The former represents his identity as a Chinese citizen, while the latter will make it easier for him to interact and communicate with his overseas fans.

Even if he spoke entirely in Chinese, these foreign Alovers would still watch, but that wouldn't give a good impression.

It's as if Shen Juan only cares about his fellow Chinese, and doesn't care about the feelings of his foreign fans who are of a different skin color.

Those stray media outlets that keep a close eye on him will definitely seize this opportunity to make a big fuss and stir up a storm!
Therefore, in order to maintain the existing absolute defensive posture as much as possible, Shen Juan did not even hire a live translator.

After all, who knows what angle those bastards will use to ruin his reputation and tarnish his image?

When does Juanjuan plan to release her next single?

When will the new album be available?

What exactly is your relationship with Lil Nas X? Why does he idolize you so much, acting like a devoted fanboy?

[What about Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande? Taylor Swift posted five Instagram and Twitter posts on the day you won your Grammy Album of the Year!]

Bieber said you guys are collaborating again, and he's incredibly excited and can't wait to get started!

Why do you love Shippu so much?

Shen Juan answered the questions from the viewers in the live stream one by one.

"The new song is almost finished. If everything goes smoothly this week, it should be released next week. It's a hip-hop song that reflects Nas and me's current state of mind. We've written all the things we've wanted to say during this time into the lyrics, and I think it will be very interesting."

"As for the new album, maybe in May? Maybe in the middle of the year? In any case, it won't be anytime soon, because I plan to release a few more singles before releasing my album. To be honest, the phenomenal success of Leviathan puts a lot of pressure on me, but I believe this album will not disappoint everyone either."

"After all, as you know, I enjoy pressure."

At this moment, Zhou Ye carried a bowl of still steaming glutinous rice balls and tiptoed over, then carefully placed it on the table in front of Shen Juan. The smile on her face looked particularly gentle and lovely under the light, and behind her followed a Shiba Inu dressed in a flower girl's dress with elegant demeanor.

Sister Tian's Shiba Inu.

So where did Sister Tian go?

Have they given up fighting this dog thief and resigned themselves to their fate?

"Be careful, it's hot," she said very softly.

Upon hearing this, Shen Juan stopped chatting with her fans in the live stream and looked up at Xiao Ye, who had already entered "good wife and loving mother" mode.

What kind of filling is it?

"Black sesame seeds."

"Thank you for your hard work~"

"Don't say such things!"

"Oh."

After seeing off the satisfied Xiao Ye, Shen Juan kept Tian Jie's Shiba Inu in his arms, petting the dog and eating the glutinous rice balls in his bowl while saying to the viewers in the live stream: "I almost forgot, today is the Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese festival. According to custom, we should eat a bowl of glutinous rice balls."

Seeing this, the live stream chat was flooded with comments again.

[Who? Who? Who? Who? Who?! ...

Jealousy is making me break down!

My sister-in-law's voice is so sweet!

So this is Alex's girlfriend?

[I don't think so. Didn't East Asian fans say before that Alex doesn't have a girlfriend and only has partners with the same surname?]

[Juanjuan's smile to her sister-in-law is so sweet! I'm going to start dreaming about dating Juanjuan again tonight!]

[What an adorable and sweet "Oh!"]

[The voice sounds a bit like Zhou Ye? But I'm not sure, since this woman's content is really scarce these days.]

[Isn't that Sister Tian's dog?]

[It really does look like it! No wonder it looked so familiar!]

[Holy crap! After all this time, is Juanjuan going to be drained dry by these women? No! My Juanjuan!]

[Don't worry, everyone. Juanjuan is just gathering inspiration. Maybe soon he'll release a few songs like Seven that he can sing from Monday to Sunday. Juanjuan isn't the kind of person who sings for the sake of singing; every time he sings, he brings us better works.]

Yes, trust Juanjuan! Taylor Swift writes songs based on her relationships and breakups, Juanjuan writes songs based on his sexual encounters. He won't let us down.

Ignoring the online discussion, and of course, unable to see the comments, Shen Juan simply continued speaking to himself:
"By the way, you probably know that I collaborated with Netflix on a documentary before. This documentary will probably be released around the same time. I mean, as one of the promotional methods for the album release. The content of the documentary and the concert movie will be completely separate. One focuses on the behind-the-scenes stories, and the other focuses on the concert. So you can watch the documentary at home first, and then watch the concert movie after it is released."

"What is my relationship with Nas? We are best friends, brothers. He understands what I really want, and I understand what he wants to achieve! The story of how we met is that I accidentally heard his original version of Old Town Road online and thought he was very talented, so I had my company contact him. And then, as everyone has probably seen, Old Town Road became a hit, and we both entered the public eye."

"Then, Taylor is definitely one of the most talented lyricists I've ever met. She's very good at turning stories into lyrics that resonate with the public's emotions. That's right, 'Lover' is a product of our collaboration. Wait, son? Taylor and I got married and had Lover? Crazy!"

"Ari is a very nice and sweet girl. Everything about her deserves the love of fans. ROM is super good. When can we collaborate with her on another song? I can only say that anything is possible. Maybe next month? Maybe the month after? Or maybe next year? Nobody can say for sure."

"Bieber is very excited? Haha, me too. He's a funny guy, and so am I, so I believe our collaboration will be just as fun. And, I'm not afraid of being proven wrong, I'm really confident about our collaboration, so let's wait and see."

"Why does Chuanpu love me so much, often retweeting my news and commenting on it on Twitter? I don't know, maybe it's because his whole family are my fans? Of course, if he needs it, I can send him all my autographed albums, I'd be happy to be his favorite singer."

Next, as requested by his fans, Shen Juan opened Bilibili and watched the fan-made videos that his fans had edited for him.

My name is known worldwide; I am the embodiment of popularity.

"The title is pretty cool! Globally renowned, the epitome of fashion." Shen Juan subconsciously exclaimed in admiration, then jokingly said to the camera, "So should I be humble and say that I'm not quite as good as the title suggests yet? I still need to work harder to reach that level?"

You are our Shanghai dream

"Shanghai is my hometown, and everyone is welcome to visit. Of course, it may not be possible during this period. During this time, everyone should stay at home and wait for this difficult period to end. And to Alovers in other countries, listen, I am not exaggerating or deliberately creating a sense of panic. I am genuinely concerned about your health and safety! Please listen to me."

"The New King's Coronation | A High-Energy Mashup of Shen Juan's Music Career"

"Wow! It's really well edited. It feels like a lot of time was spent on this. They even included a video of me participating in 'Super Idol'. You can see how naive and clueless I was back then, a 17-year-old boy full of enthusiasm but knowing nothing about the world, trying to step into it."

Shen Juan had an epic 2019

"In the more than 20 years of my life so far, no year has made me as happy as last year. Although this is a light-hearted live broadcast and I don't want it to become sentimental, I really have to thank you for being a part of my life and making my debut meaningful."

[Shen Juan] Like a comet burning brightly, the whole world will know your name! High-energy montage | Coming-of-age story

After watching the video, Shen Juan scrolled down to the comments section and saw a highly-rated comment that said...
Most people in this world only see Shen Juan surrounded by flowers and honors, shining brightly. Only a very few pay attention to his growth and the feelings and experiences he went through along the thorny path of his development. He truly kept his promise; he truly did it. He truly used his talent and sweat to forge a sword that cleaved through all the thorns and obstacles on his life's journey! To meet him and know him is truly a great fortune for me!

"Thank you to the friend 'When Maple Leaves Fall, Even God Feels Softhearted'. Thank you for your support, and thank you for taking the time to write such a long message for me. It is my good fortune to know you and everyone else." He put away his smile and said sincerely and gently.

The charity live stream has entered its second half.

In the following time, Shen Juan, at the request of his fans, sang some obscure old songs that he rarely performs, such as "Los Angeles," which fans jokingly call the king of car music, and "Pasta," which some fans with less-than-healthy physiques consider a source of spiritual comfort.
Or he could cover classic songs by artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, GEM, and David Tao, who are known to have close personal relationships with him.

In particular, in G.E.M.'s song "Full Stop" released at the end of last year, the lines "I was naive and ignorant back then, unlike adults who have the ability to recognize things" and the subsequent "I took the lead in releasing my first album, and from then on, I no longer stood on the sidelines in big events" made fans exclaim that it was very fitting!
Although this song is about G.E.M.'s experiences.

But didn't she say before that there was a lyric in the middle that quoted something Shen Juan once said? And many of the lyrics of this song do fit Shen Juan very well. So, the viewers in the Douyin live stream who could understand Chinese started flooding the screen with crying emojis and began to furiously curse Shen Juan's former company, Yi Hai!
Fortunately, Shen Juan was clear-headed and assertive enough at the time, and resolutely rejected the second contract, terminating the contract directly.

Otherwise, it's really hard to imagine what kind of work he's doing right now, or what kind of life he'll face in the future.

Just thinking about it now makes me shudder.
During the live stream, the cut fruit and hot milk that Xiao Xiao and Sister Tian sent one after another sparked heated discussion in the live stream room.

Even though neither of them appeared on camera or showed their faces, as a loyal fan of "Sister-in-Law 101", how could I not recognize the voices of these debut contestants?

So they've lost track of whether this is a charity livestream encouraging everyone to be strong and brave, or just a display of affection.
Time passed amidst the cheers and laughter of all the fans in the live stream, and it was 11:30 PM China time.

More than two hours have passed since the broadcast started.

Shen Juan leaned back in his chair and stretched. It was time to end the broadcast, rest, and start playing Dou Dizhu with them today.

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(End of this chapter)