Entertainment: The microphones are here, why is everyone so silent?

Xinghai Entertainment.

In Zhang Rui's private meeting room.

"Hahaha! Teacher Zhang, I'm truly impressed today! I have to look at you in a completely new light!"

Ma Boyuan patted the sofa armrest, his satisfaction undisguised:

"You did a fantastic job this time! I never expected you to get things this heated! Amazing! Absolutely incredible!"

He was full of praise for Ma Boyuan.

Zhang Rui sat opposite him, a smile playing on his lips, but his eyes betrayed his smugness.

"Teacher Ma, you flatter me. I was entrusted with this task, and I was simply fulfilling my duty."

His tone was humble yet sharp.

However…” Zhang Rui changed the subject.

Pointing to the astonishing screenshot of his live stream data, he said, "To be honest, I was a little surprised myself."

"I have 'discussed' many issues concerning A-list celebrities before, but in terms of the reaction and the scale of traffic it has generated, this time it is truly unprecedented."

"It has to be admitted that Ye Chen's current fan base and the amount of buzz surrounding him are indeed astonishing."

"Oh, no, no, even if he has a lot of traffic, it's because he's going on a live and closed mic tour, which generates buzz."

Ma Boyuan was displeased, but his smile remained unchanged.

He followed up on the conversation, deliberately attributing the credit to Zhang Rui's personal abilities:

"The key is that you, Teacher Zhang, were so precise in your analysis, so insightful in your discussion, and so highly skilled that you were able to create such a huge stir."

Zhang Rui remained unmoved, accepting the compliments without reservation and feeling quite pleased with himself.

"I hope to have the opportunity to work with Teacher Ma again in the future."

"Definitely! We must cooperate!" Ma Boyuan laughed heartily.

Just then—

"Huh?!" Zhang Rui's pupils suddenly contracted!

His smile froze instantly as he stared intently at the phone screen that had just received the notification.

Almost simultaneously.

Ma Boyuan's phone also vibrated.

The push notification from Cloud Music was prominently displayed:

[Singer Ye Chen, whom you follow, has released a new song, "Rakshasa Mirage"]

"Ye Chen released a new song?!"

"A new song? Now?!" Zhang Rui was taken aback and subconsciously checked the time!

1:13 PM!

wrong!

They've known Ye Chen's habit of releasing songs for a long time!

It usually happens in the evening or at night, during the leisure time after get off work.

What's the rush? It's the middle of the day.

And this song title...

Rakshasa Mirage?

Rakshasa...aren't they man-eating demons from Buddhist scriptures? Mirages are just illusions...

This combination exudes an indescribable sense of evil and misfortune!

"Releasing a song at this time, with such a strange title... something's not right. This isn't a regular song release; it's more like... a targeted response."

Zhang Rui's face darkened.

Ma Boyuan also stopped smiling, leaned closer to look, and frowned:

"A response? A response to us? Just based on a song? And a song with such a weird title?"

His tone was skeptical, but also subtly uneasy.

They have already experienced Ye Chen's unconventional style recently.

"Let's listen to it first." Zhang Rui clicked to play the song.

……

Ye Chen's fan group.

After Zhang Rui's furious outburst last night, and the bandwagon effect of all sorts of scoundrels and demons!

By now, these fans are absolutely furious!

[I just had a heated argument on Douyin with someone who supposedly escaped the nine-year compulsory education system! He said all of Chen Ge's songs are terrible! I told him to sing one for me if he dared, and guess what this jerk said? "I'm not a singer, why should I sing? Does being bad have anything to do with whether you can sing or not?" I was almost blown away by his absurd logic!]

Ultimately, it's because he's been wearing the "King of Pop Songs" label for too long! This time, the promotion was lackluster again, and the haters finally found a way to attack!

[It's not just Zhang Rui; today, a bunch of "music bloggers" on Douyin who usually sing off-key teamed up to smear him, their dedication to gaining attention surpassing even that of a sycophant!]

[I commented in a comment section, "Can you find a love song in the Chinese entertainment industry that's better than 'Flower Sea'?" Good grief, I almost got drowned in the spittle of the haters!]

They stubbornly insist that the "love theme is too narrow-minded," completely ignoring the fact that Chen Tang's songs are far superior to their competitors in terms of structure, arrangement, and integration! They're blind and malicious!

[Eight songs, more than four styles and genres! Who else can compete?! Zhang Rui, that old dog, is too cunning! How is Chen Tang supposed to break this deadlock?]

In this current situation, unless Brother Chen pulls out a truly masterpiece that blew a hole in the sky, this muddy water of public opinion will be impossible to wash away!

[Damn it, I'd rather never learn it in my entire life than have Chen Tang write an unparalleled melody that no one in the world can sing! Let's see how they complain then! I'm so frustrated!]

Just as the conversation in the group was getting increasingly heated and the resentment was reaching its peak.

One message to everyone caused an uproar!

PDD: "Ye Chen has released a new song in retaliation!"

"This isn't just any new song! It's 'Rakshasa Mirage' that's like a Gatling gun sweeping across the music scene!"

"Go watch this! He's gone on a killing spree! The lyrics are tearing through some people's fig leaves!!"

boom--

The fans' minds immediately went blank!

He's scathingly criticizing the entertainment industry?!

[Holy crap?! Rakshasa City? That name sounds awesome! Has the horn of counterattack sounded?!]

[PDD, explain yourself! Is this the kind of "insult" I'm thinking of?! Chen Tang finally couldn't take it anymore?!]

[Stop chatting! Retreat! Everyone retreat! Assemble at Yunteng Music!]

My sword is itching for action! Morning Sugar, let's smash those bastards' heads with our new song!

From a frustrated housewife to a high-octane action anime, it's all just one song away! Brothers and sisters, protect her! Let's climb the charts! Dominate the comments section!

In an instant, the sentiment in the group changed 180 degrees!

The moment has finally arrived when they can switch apps!

……

Huaqing Entertainment.

"This style of music...is this the Kao Shan Tune?! The Kao Shan Tune of Errenzhuan?!" Murong Fufu screamed!

Her eyes widened in disbelief, as if she had witnessed something that defied all expectations!

Zi Lin, who was standing to the side, was also completely stunned.

Listening to the song, she was utterly incredulous: "He...he actually used the folk tunes of Errenzhuan (a traditional Chinese folk art form) to create the framework of a pop song?!"

They are well-versed in traditional folk arts, and they know the Kaoshan tune all too well!

Errenzhuan, also known as Kaoshan Tune, is lively, vibrant, and even carries the folk vitality of the black soil region.

It's almost a completely different world from pop music, which usually pursues sophistication and fashion!

And this moment.

Ye Chen actually combined these two seemingly unrelated elements.

They were twisted together seamlessly!

The prelude to "Rakshasa Mirage" is cheerful and upbeat, with a rhythmic feel like drumbeats, making it naturally very lively.

At this moment.

Amidst the cheerful prelude, a storm is brewing.

"My goodness! He... he actually wrote a song using the 'Kaoshan Tune'! Is Ye Chen some kind of genius?"

"My God..." Murong Fufu's voice was somewhat unsteady.

"Using the soul of Kaoshan Tune to write a pop song... that's practically a groundbreaking technique!"

"No one in the Chinese entertainment industry has ever dared to do this before, let alone do it so perfectly!"

"Just what kind of all-around monster is Ye Chen?!" Murong Fufu was completely dumbfounded!