Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 472 A New Storm Is Coming
In November 2019, they released their first single, "Save Your Tears".

Although they successfully topped the list, they were removed from the rankings after seven weeks.

As the first single released by AS3, this performance was clearly unacceptable, and even triggered the popular sentiment in the music industry that he had run out of ideas. This impacted the image of Shen Juangang as an invincible genius that he had built up through the Leviathan and Leviathan Era tours.

Many people said that Shen Juan had a huge bowel movement.

It has drained all his inspiration and talent.

In January 2020, she reunited with her longtime partner Ariana Grande and released the second single from the album, "Rain On Me".

Once again, thanks to its overwhelming fan base, it secured the top spot with an undisputed lead in points, becoming another hit single.

Moreover, it remains on the list to this day, and its entry into this year's Billboard Hot 100 list, or even its rise to a high position, is a foregone conclusion.

In February 2020, after winning a Grammy Award, he released his third single, "INDUSTRY BABY".

Even without a music video, it can still lead the pack.

After all, the popularity of Shen Juan and Li Nacha's collaboration is not much less than that of Alexana, who released "Senorita". They also made a name for themselves with a series of hit singles last year, such as "Old Town Road", "Mood" and "Intentions", becoming a representative of high-quality products.

Therefore, this song, which was mainly used to respond to the doubts of the haters and the rumors that he had run out of ideas, quickly swept the North American and even global music scene with its dual guarantee of quality and storytelling, attracting countless internet celebrities and ordinary people to cover it or use it as background music for videos.

It still ranks high on various charts, especially streaming charts, and its daily increase in plays is very encouraging!
In March 2020, in collaboration with the deeply integrated Douyin (TikTok) platform, they released the fourth single from their album, "Toosie Slide".

Although the song itself isn't particularly outstanding, its simple and catchy nature makes it suitable for rapid dissemination in the streaming era.

So, just as Shen Juan and TikTok had predicted, the dance challenge launched by "Toosie Slide" quickly swept the globe with the platform's support, attracting countless celebrities to participate. This can be seen as the popularity of the off-site event feeding back into the song and the singer themselves.

To some extent, it can be considered a new model for releasing and promoting songs, which has broadened the horizons of singers in the streaming era and made them realize that in this streaming age, releasing songs is no longer as simple as it used to be; other promotional work is equally important.

In April 2020, Ariana Grande collaborated for the third time to contribute to the global fight against terrorism by releasing the charity single "Stuck With U".

The points gap remains significant in the first week.

The crown remains empty.

(The original Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande's release of "Stuck With U" was suspected of chart manipulation, which led to Ariana Grande being heavily criticized. The key figure who triggered this incident was 6ix9ine, who had just been released from prison and was eager to generate buzz for his new song. And this guy just happened to be the tool that Shen Juan used to criticize Duanmei.)
Moreover, because Shen Juan stated that he would donate all the proceeds from this song to charity to help children and people in need, coupled with the global anti-racism benefit concert he initiated at the same time, Shen Juan was able to establish his identity as a philanthropist through this opportunity.

We're one step closer to MJ.

In May 2020, they released their fifth single, "STAY".

Not much to say.

It's already exploded to the sky!

Many people regard it as yet another blind song.

That is certainly true, at least from the perspective of results.

Moreover, since STAY didn't unfortunately run into the unstoppable Old Town Road like Blind Light, and Shen Juan is also a million miles better than the original Leroy Boy, its consecutive championships may last even longer, and then, combined with this upcoming AS3, it will become a new popular phenomenon.

On the morning of September 5th.

As per the original promotional plan, Shen Juan started an Instagram live stream on the set of "Little Red Flower" to promote the album.

After chatting briefly with fans about my recent situation, I got to the main topic of the live stream: "I remember saying before that I would release five singles before the album was released, and the fifth one is 'STAY', so I think you can guess why I suddenly started this live stream."

"That's right, my third solo English album, AS3, will be released on May 15th!"

"The album is called 'Sisyphus,' which is the name of Sisyphus in Greek mythology who pushed a boulder uphill."

Why is the new album called this?

"There are many reasons, but the most important one is..."

"I think you might want to check out my Grammy acceptance speech; everything I want to say is in that speech."

"And then there's this deluxe edition album cover."

Shen Juan took the deluxe edition album, which he had just received yesterday, from his assistant and showed it to the viewers in the live stream.

(Illustrative diagram)

"I think it's cool, what do you guys think?"

[Daddy is back in Ganzhou!]

【OMG! Alex, you're my god!】

[The atmosphere is amazing! This makeup, styling, and angle are incredible; you need to be really good-looking to pull it off. He's not just a singer, an actor, or an idol! He's a ray of sunshine in my life! I wish I could be Alex's eyelashes so I could see his beautiful eyes and look into his eyes every day!]

How can someone achieve this level at just 21? His star quality shines brighter every day!

[So bloody, so thrilling, so terrifying, yet surprisingly handsome! Legendary look, another picture of a weary life!]

The viewers in the live stream showered him with compliments, clearly amazed by Shen Juan's handsome face and novel look.

Shen Juan quickly glanced at the live stream comments and was satisfied with everyone's reactions before continuing to introduce the new album.

"Next, like last year's Leviathan, this Sisyphus album is divided into a standard edition and a deluxe edition. The deluxe edition has eight versions, each of which includes an album CD, two voice memos from my songwriting process, and unique diary entries. I left a lot of treasures in it, haha, just kidding. Actually, it's just some of my life insights and feelings at that stage. There are also handwritten lyrics, archived photos, posters, and a commemorative medal symbolizing the spirit of Sisyphus. And each diary has a lyric booklet at the end."

“I read everyone’s comments online before and know that everyone likes these little items in AS2, so I kept them in the production and packaging of AS3. In addition, the different versions of the CD are different. Everyone knows that I would never use this method to seek personal gain.”

"For example, version 1 included the initial draft of 'INDUSTRY BABY' and the materials I collected while writing the song. What materials? Of course, those negative comments about me online! Then version 2 had the demo and manuscript of 'STAY,' and version 3 was 'Rain On Me.'"

At this moment, countless fans and scalpers are determined to collect all eight versions for their own collection or to wait for their value to appreciate.

"Finally, the crucial question arises."

How many songs are on this album?

My answer is...

"The standard edition has 20 songs, and the deluxe edition has 22 songs."

"Didn't I say before that the number of AS3 songs is related to this era and to me personally? This is it."

"This year is 2020, and 20 is the keyword. Sisyphus will be released five days before my 22nd birthday, so I will treat this album as my 22nd birthday present, and also as the starting point of my 22nd year. I hope that every step I take in the future will be a brand new career height."

"Why are there so many songs in AS3?" Shen Juan randomly selected a fan's question from the live chat and answered it: "It's very simple. On one hand, it's because of loyalty. I was stuck at home and couldn't go out, so I wrote a lot of songs. On the other hand, it's because of this album, how should I put it?"

"Actually, it can be divided into upper and lower parts."

"The first half is mainly pop, focusing more on market performance, while the second half can be seen as a brand new R&B album. After all, as you know, I have always been an R&B person, and my blood type is also R&B, so I also dream that one day I can make R&B great again."

Having achieved commercial success and adorned the spotlight, it's time to put the development of an artistic personality on the agenda.

"Best Part? I haven't heard that name in a long time. Do you all like it? Well, it seems I made a mistake in choosing the tour tracks, but you know, there are just too many songs to choose from, and it's really hard for me to cater to everyone's feelings."

"Will 'Good Days' be included in the album? Of course! It's one of my favorite songs on this album! Are there any better songs? Yes, bro, there are. There's more than one song as good as this. There are nine in total, all of which are strong singles with a T0.5 rating on the album."

Will you be embarking on a tour for "Sisyphus"?

"Maybe, I can only say maybe, because the current situation is still unclear. Many countries and regions are suffering from the virus, so it's not clear when large-scale performances can resume. But I promise that as soon as the conditions for a tour are met, I will meet with everyone immediately!"

After discussing the album, the live stream came to an end.

However, before saying goodbye to the million or so people in the live stream, Shen Juan continued to spread positive energy as usual.

After all, this has become his public persona.

Although he didn't have this idea at first.

But it is true.

Just like the winner persona that Jin Mao Zong Tong has created for the outside world, he is always winning, and Shen Juan is always positive and optimistic.

And this is precisely the key reason why he was able to become a leader of Generation Z, so naturally he cannot easily give up his core skills.

“Listen to all my music. They are the standards of self-respect. They represent who you are. If you are a fan of Alex Shen, then you are not a fan of me, but a fan of yourself. You will believe in yourself, you will be full of confidence in yourself, and you will be full of hope for life.”

"I am just a cup of espresso, just a morning boost for you, just a ray of light that happens to shine into your inner world. My role is to make you believe that you can overcome all the situations you are dealing with, and that you are far better and stronger than you think!"

"And then I also know..."
"Many people are still pessimistic and belittling me, and many want to know what I will do when I fail?"

After Shen Juan finished speaking, he paused for a moment, shrugged with a somewhat helpless expression, and then smiled confidently.

"I guess he'll never see that day."

"Because what I'm best at is winning."

Xue Chuhan is 25 years old this year. She has been in the workforce for three years since graduating from university in 17. In the impression of her colleagues, she has always been an excellent working woman with an extremely sincere work attitude and a down-to-earth and capable attitude. However, she actually has a little secret that her colleagues do not know.

That is.
She was a die-hard fan of Shen Juan.

However, he's not a die-hard fan who got into the fandom through "Produce 202" and "The Rap of China" in the conventional sense. Instead, he's a true, ultimate, living fossil-level fan who has liked Shen Juan since his "Super Idol" days!

Shen Juan stayed by her side for a full five years!
Therefore, it is quite obvious that Xue Chuhan's feelings for Shen Juan are more complicated than those of most Xiao Chun Juan.

On Friday evening, May 8th, Xue Chuhan finally finished work and was lying on the sofa playing on her phone after getting home.

"@Everyone, 'Back to Field Season 4' premieres tonight at 8 PM on Mango TV! Anyone want to watch?"

"We've been waiting for this day for so long!"

"I've already bought Mango VIP membership!"

"Do you have any support messages? Should we flood the screen with them?"

"No need, Juanjuan's status is too high to need these things. For example, we didn't do any data analysis for 'STAY,' and it still became a huge hit. To put it bluntly, even without us fans, Juanjuan could stay at the top tier based on his general popularity, but with us, he is the world's number one male star!"

"Yes! I used to think that posting support slogans and flooding social media was impressive, but now I just think it's childish. To put it bluntly, this is something that elementary and middle school students like to do. I, Juanjuan, am the world's leading man. Doing this kind of thing is really degrading. I'm grateful to Juanjuan for leading me out of the mindset of the Chinese entertainment fandom and opening my eyes to the world."

"Sisters, why do I feel so superior when I interact with fans of other groups? It's like I'm not on the same level as them, no matter what they say or what they say or say, I'm not affected. Do I have a sense of superiority? Or is my mindset invincible?"

"I think fans of Juanjuan should feel superior! What could make you feel more superior than being a fan of the male lead of the world?"

"True confidence: Possessing a broad vision and open-mindedness, accepting all information with inclusiveness and openness, allowing everything to happen, and always adhering to one's true self. False confidence: Extremely sensitive skin, overly concerned about others' reactions, feeling that everyone is insulting or suppressing them, believing that compatriots cannot go global, seemingly having a very strong attitude against foreigners, but actually being insecure to the core without even realizing it. It's like if Niu calls Juanjuan ugly, we'll just laugh it off and enjoy the joke, but if we call Hengheng ugly, Niu will definitely be devastated."

"Yes! Every time I see someone online saying that Juanjuan is a traitor who idolizes foreign things, I feel like they're all brain-dead 3D!"

"Sisters, that's a bit harsh. Let's just talk about Juanjuan and move on to these other things."

"I just feel sorry for Juanjuan!"

“It’s okay, since Juanjuan’s target audience isn’t them anyway. We can’t force the lower-tier market to have the same tastes as us. If we did, wouldn’t we be lowering our own tastes? In fact, we should thank them for their existence, because it makes our aesthetic tastes seem so sophisticated and elegant.”

"That makes sense. Sister Xue is truly wise."

Xue Chuhan is having a lively chat in her fan group.

This is a fan group she joined five years ago, and it's mostly made up of long-time fans who became fans because of "Super Idol".

So compared to those QQ groups with mostly new followers, this one is indeed a bit quiet, because everyone in the group has their own work or studies to deal with.

However, whenever a work is released, they still manage to find time amidst their busy schedules to do their part.

Mango TV is very punctual.

At 8 o'clock sharp, "Back to Field 4" immediately updated!
Xue Chuhan had already watched the pilot episode last week, so she immediately clicked on the newly released first episode.

The show begins with the season's signature opening video, which takes viewers on a tour of the village where the Mushroom House is located, accompanied by peacock feathers fluttering in the air. Then, the main content begins, with the camera focusing on the Mushroom House, where the family of five makes their first appearance in the main episode of the season.

[Brother Juan is still so handsome! No wonder he treats working in the fields like a fashion show photoshoot!]

Shen Juan felt a sense of weariness, knowing he was handsome and being praised to the point of complimenting himself. He couldn't help but admire his parents' naming skills. He hadn't quite understood why they chose the uncommon name "Juan," but now he knew—they were saying that he, Juan, would one day be so overwhelmed by the praise for his good looks that he became weary!

[Peng Peng's physique change is hilarious! His perfectly proportioned body, without any sharp angles, stands in stark contrast to Shen Juan's flawless appearance from every angle. I mean, even though we're not idols but focused on talent, we should still learn from Juan Juan and manage our physiques better, hahaha!]

[A small detail: Huang Lei is avoiding Wa Juan. Is there some conflict between them? Why does Huang Lei act like a mouse encountering a cat in front of Wa Juan? Could Wa Juan really be bullying Lei Zi in private? That would be really wicked, bullying an old fox like him. Hopefully, the little fox Yi Xing will avenge his master.]

[Master Lay (Those who don't believe Chinese people can do this, get lost; Chinese power version): If you want me dead, just say so.]

I heard Sister Tian is a permanent resident here this year. Where is she?

Sister Tian is still on her way on horseback.

Next came the segment where Zhou Xun brought Zhang Jingyi to visit the Mushroom House, the first group of guests this year.

Zhou Xun's attitude towards Shen Juan, as well as Shen Juan's reaction when he met Zhang Jingyi, sparked heated discussions.

I always felt that Zhou Xun's gaze towards Shen Juan was unusual.

[Nonsense! With Shen Juan's current status, who in the Chinese entertainment industry can treat him so casually? He's the world's number one male star! Even Jackie Chan hasn't become number one in his field, but Shen Juan has, and is undisputed number one in the world! He single-handedly raised the bar and status of the entire Chinese entertainment industry!]

[For rational discussion, who has a greater value and significance for the development of the Chinese entertainment industry and China itself: Shen Juan or his elder brother?]

[Without a doubt, it's Shen Juan. After all, the internet age makes information dissemination much easier than it was decades ago. What was the situation decades ago? We were completely overwhelmed by the US and couldn't retaliate. Now that we've developed, we can break down information barriers, so Shen Juan can naturally play his greatest role!]

[This girl named Zhang Jingyi's gaze towards Shen Juan is practically dripping with infatuation, hahaha! This is absolutely a perfect portrayal of myself. If I ever met Shen Juan, I'd probably be even more pathetic and infatuated than her. Even if the sky were to fall, Shen Juan's magnificent face would hold it up!]

Their interactions, even with rumors, felt natural, like the reunion of longtime friends who had known each other for years and shared a deep connection.

[Is this the legendary "amateur sister-in-law" from the Beijing Film Academy?]

[Zhou Ye (about to turn evil): Am I not human? Am I even human? How many times do I have to appear to prove my existence?! Do I really have to be like Sister Tian, ​​spewing insults at everyone I meet to have a sense of presence, to make you remember me? You guys are really going too far!]

The discussion among netizens is in full swing.

Soon, Sister Tian arrived at the battlefield on horseback, carrying large and small bags, and met the thief who had arrived earlier.

This was absolutely hilarious!
Although the two of them were smiling, perhaps because they were looking at Sister Tian with prejudice, everyone felt that she had a very bad temper and was extremely jealous, indiscriminately hating and being hostile to every woman who might seduce Shen Juan, except for Cheng Xiao, Zhou Ye, and Li Yitong.

So, under the combined influence of Zhang Jingyi's stubborn and unyielding gaze and Sister Tian's formulaic smile, the tense and ominous atmosphere almost materialized.

It seems that if the cameras are turned off, the two might have a full-blown fight at the Mushroom House, pulling each other's hair over the man!

In the following episodes, Sister Tian took this competitive behavior to the extreme.

including but not limited to
He took the initiative to answer questions for Shen Juan to assert his sovereignty.

Fans and viewers were excited and exclaimed that Sister Tian was in a hurry! The whole screen was filled with "She's really in a hurry" and "She loves it so much".

When planting watermelons, Zhang Jingyi and Peng Yuchang were assigned to the same group.

The CP fans were overjoyed!

They love seeing Sister Tian jealous! This real-life romantic comedy is the sweetest! Talk about Song Huang Chengzi – she's real!

Seeing that Zhang Jingyi was about to feed Shen Juan fruit, she quickly took the initiative to feed him and then acted cute and adorable.

Netizens exclaimed that they were dying of laughter at Shen Juan's sun-rising-from-the-west gaze and Sister Tian's affected manner!
Then, when she was talking and interacting with Shen Juan, her tone of voice and her posture were exceptionally gentle and lovely.

The audience burst into laughter again, frantically taking screenshots, planning to post them in the comments section of Sister Tian's Weibo side account later to tease her.

They never imagined that Sister Tian was so delicate!
I used to think that Sister Tian would be very domineering when she was with Shen Juan, but now it seems that she is clearly a pampered wife!

Did something go wrong?
Sister Tian, ​​why did you lie to us?

Didn't you say you were the one in control of the relationship?

Is Zhang Jingyi really putting that much pressure on him?
This is a complete collapse of your public image, my sister!

I order you to return Sister Tian, ​​who doesn't care about life and death and is always ready to fight if she disagrees, and who confiscates people's family trees at the drop of a hat!
The Tian Jie I know can't possibly be this cute!!!
The subsequent incidents of chicken tendon falling off and the late-night dinner conversation also sparked a very heated discussion.

Because whether it's Shen Juan's gentle and reliable demeanor and boyfriend-like strength when facing unexpected situations, or the interesting past between Shen Juan and his junior Zhang Jingyi, it's all worthwhile for everyone to combine this with the previously circulated gossip about Shen Juan's love life and make reasonable speculations and conjectures within a reasonable scope.

[I've got my dream material for tonight! Juan-ge is so sweet! I envy the junior; I also want to be treated gently by Juan-ge.]

[How did Lei Zi become so subdued after just one glare from Shen Juan? Who would believe this isn't a bully in the entertainment industry? No wonder Sister Tian is so irritable; she learned it all from Shen Juan. It seems I misunderstood Sister Tian before. She's a good girl; she just loves him too much, which is why she took the initiative to help Shen Juan share the public pressure.]

[I'm totally shipping Tian Jie! From "So Cute Us" to "Back to Field," her performance tonight had me laughing like crazy! She seems so amiable on the surface, but secretly she's incredibly jealous and shrewish—who wouldn't love this contrasting, domineering yet arrogant persona? Shen Juan, you better spoil her rotten!]

[Does a domineering superstar force himself to love you? That's great.]

[Sister Tian (rehabilitated version): You think I'm a grumpy, foul-mouthed delinquent? Actually, I'm a sweet, adorable, and slightly arrogant girl!]

[A whitewashed character is three parts weaker, a blackened character is ten times stronger. I hope Sister Tian won't give up her martial arts skills for a scoundrel.]

[He Jiong and Huang Lei were the perfect wingmen! Especially Huang Lei's comment, "Let's chat for another half hour," which perfectly captured the feelings of so many CP fans. However, compared to them, Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Xun's expressions were quite awkward. I feel like this show isn't "Back to Field," but rather "Heart Signal"!]

To be honest, this junior classmate named Zhang Jingyi is really well-behaved and innocent! She's always shyly glancing around in front of Shen Juan, just like how I used to muster up the courage to talk to my crush back in my student days. And Zhou Xun... well, you could say she's really worried sick about her junior's happiness.

Is dating Shen Juan really that blissful? With so many fish in his pond, do they all enjoy being cuckolded?

Go out on the street and find any man in his twenties or thirties, and ask him if he'd be willing to date childhood goddesses like Fan Bingbing, Liu Yifei, or Gao Yuanyuan. I bet at least nine out of ten would agree. Given such a huge difference in their circumstances, it's hard to expect them to be absolutely faithful.

One episode is 100 minutes long.

The event began with the official debut of the Mushroom House family of five and ended the following noon with the arrival of new guests including Guo Qilin and Sha Yi.

Xue Chuhan watched with great interest.

I didn't fast-forward at all from beginning to end.

Not only is there no dull moment, but it's also packed with exciting and entertaining moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
So she's just like many others.

I can't wait to jump straight to next week and watch the second episode!
It has to be said that making Sister Tian a permanent member is definitely the best decision the show's production team has made in the past two years!
(End of this chapter)