Huayu: Were you ever a top star before writing nonsense?

"Working is really tough," Shen Can remarked with a sigh.

He had once been a working-class person himself, so he naturally understood that the conditions he proposed would put the editor in a difficult position. But there was nothing he could do; different perspectives lead to different considerations.

Xu Xinran sat beside Shen Can, not responding to his words, but staring intently at Shen Can's computer screen, seemingly lost in thought.

The content of the novel is:

The characteristics of Ming Dynasty Hanfu are dignified and elegant, exquisite and refined, and bright in color.

It doesn't discriminate against anyone.

Royal nobles could wear it, and so could ordinary people.

Of course, if the person wearing it is a numerical monster, then it will "go all out" and bring a beauty that can amaze the entire world.

Lin Yu's apprentice, Xu Mingyue, is one such numerical monster.

With a bright and striking appearance, and a slender and graceful figure, she wore a red long gown embroidered with phoenixes and flowers on top, and an elegant horse-face skirt on the bottom. The strong color contrast did not clash with her at all, but instead gave her a unique charm...

When she appeared before Lin Yu, it was as if a flower of wealth and honor had bloomed brilliantly, instantly bringing the world to life.

To be precise, it was her and the scenery around her that were so vibrant that all other people and landscapes paled in comparison.

Even Lin Yu, her former master who had spent every day with her, was momentarily stunned when he saw her again.

Lin Yu found it hard to reconcile Xu Mingyue with the freckled girl in her school uniform from back then.

Girls change a lot as they grow up!

The little apprentice has grown from a young woman into a mature woman.

Xu Mingyue spotted Lin Yu from afar. This rising star in the entertainment industry, known as the "flower of wealth and beauty," instantly looked at her like a kitten seeing its owner, her face filled with surprise, and she quickly walked towards Lin Yu.

If she weren't worried about falling and getting her clothes dirty, I believe she would have run.

The crew members were stunned and shocked when they saw her do this.

Is this still the goddess they know?

The scene from the novel flashed through Xu Xinran's mind; it was very vivid.

Shen Can didn't write that the female apprentice had feelings for the protagonist, but the close relationship between the master and apprentice was revealed in just a few words.

Furthermore, the novel mentions Ming Dynasty Hanfu (traditional Han clothing)...

"You like Ming Dynasty Hanfu?" Xu Xinran's heart stirred, and she turned her head to ask curiously.

"I really like it." Shen Can placed his hands on the keyboard, ready to continue typing.

After ruthlessly passing the novel signing problem to the editor, he decided to stop thinking about it.

Let the bullets fly for a while.

However, this part of the novel is not as simple as Shen Can claims; it has three main purposes:

First, create new characters to raise readers' expectations.

The protagonist's female apprentice is an absolute beauty, and it seems that she has a very good relationship with the protagonist and a deep affection for him. Readers will definitely be looking forward to how the plot will develop between the female apprentice and the protagonist in the future.

Who knows, a "teacher-student romance" might happen.

The second purpose is to foreshadow later plot developments in the novel.

In Shen Can's storyline, after the protagonist reaches the peak of the music scene, he will definitely return to his old profession as an "actor". At that time, he will arrange some period dramas for the protagonist.

The third purpose, and the reason why Shen Can had to write this section, is...

He was smuggling in his own agenda.

When Shen Can was a reader, he was very averse to authors inserting their own opinions, especially those that were didactic, which gave readers a very bad impression.

But when he changed his identity and became an author, his mindset changed.

Shouldn't we offer readers something different?

"For hundreds of years after the fall of the Ming Dynasty, countless Han people may never have worn Hanfu in their entire lives, even in 07."

Other ethnic groups have their own clothing, and the Han Chinese also have theirs, but on important occasions, the Han Chinese always wear modern clothes.

I hope that one day in the future, the sons and daughters of Han people can wear various Hanfu and walk in groups on the streets. What a magnificent sight that would be!

"I don't have much talent, but I can only do my best to contribute to the revival of Hanfu," Shen Can said earnestly.

Xu Xinran stared at Shen Can with fascination.

At that moment, this man was incredibly handsome.

Her right leg, clad in black stockings, was draped over her left, her legs slender and beautiful, and her body leaned closer to Shen Can.

"Are you free this Sunday?" Xu Xinran asked.

"What?" Shen Can rolled his eyes.

I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with you.

Speak like a human.

"Let's go to karaoke and have some drinks together."

He turned to look at Xu Xinran, his mind quickly flashing back to Xu Xinran's generosity after drinking.

Is this how you, as the senior sister, test your junior brother?

Women, if you want to act like scoundrels, just say so.

"What if my song doesn't do well? What if Blue Phoenix goes bankrupt? Would you still be in the mood to go to karaoke then?"

Xu Xinran waved her hand: "It's okay, as long as you're willing to be my male model, I can make a comeback in no time!"

? ?

Male model?

Shen Can looked at Xu Xinran in surprise. What on earth was his senior sister thinking?

Judging from her expression, she seemed quite expectant.

"Senior sister, your idea is dangerous. It's illegal to have a godmother."

According to Article 358 of the Criminal Law, organizing others to engage in prostitution is punishable by imprisonment for not less than five years but not more than ten years, and a fine; if the circumstances are serious, the punishment is imprisonment for not less than ten years or life imprisonment, and a fine or confiscation of property.

Xu Xinran: "..."

Now it was her turn to be speechless.

She glared at Shen Can and said, "What are you thinking? I said we'd go sell clothes together, and you'd be my model!"

"I see, you startled me." Shen Can smiled.

Xu Xinran gave a haughty snort.

……

After the release of "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" and "Rice Fragrance", people all over the country listened to these two songs.

They might be like Xiao Hu, searching for songs out of curiosity, or perhaps because of recommendations from online trolls or friends.

In short, many people have become fans of Shen Can.

The most outrageous thing is that many listeners were inspired to learn guitar after listening to Shen Can's two songs.

Especially those who watched the song's music video, regardless of gender.

Wow, playing guitar and singing can be so cool!

"I want to learn guitar!"

"I'm going to play 'Rice Fragrance' on the guitar, it's so cool! From today onwards, I'm going to become a cool and sassy sister."

"Shen Can's guitar playing and singing of 'The Brightest Star in the Night Sky'—the melancholic yet resolute quality he exuded was absolutely amazing!"

The allure of marketing lies in the fact that if you truly have a product that resonates with the public, you can quickly gain fame.

Many people quickly became Shen Can's advocates.

The more they learned about Shen Can, the more they discovered that this newly debuted singer was a hidden gem!

She's good-looking, can sing well, play guitar, and even write novels!

Do you believe it?

This isn't a newcomer; this is a creative genius in music and literature!

And honestly, the experience of reading a novel written by a singer is quite unique.

You can read the novel while listening to his songs.

Novels and songs together offer a completely different audiovisual experience.

That feeling of pleasure is not singular, but rather a combination of multiple pleasures.

Even more surprisingly, many other songs appear in Shen Can's novel, such as "Wanjiang," "Xiaochou," and "A Person Like Me"...

Does this mean that he has already written these songs, but just hasn't produced them yet?

At 11:00 AM, the Baidu Tieba forum "Shen Can Bar" was officially created, and the title of the first post was:

"How much of his stock do he still have left? I'm going to squeeze every last drop out of him!"