Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

"A last-minute change of winner?"

Lu Jiuge sneered, her tone icy:

"If they really dare to secretly change the list of winners, I dare to publish the background data of ringtone downloads on the spot, so that the audience across the country can see clearly whether this grand ceremony is fair or not."

Zuo was taken aback, then his eyes lit up:

"That's absolutely true! Qianxing Entertainment's fan base has already exceeded 100 million. Four-fifths of the fans who came here were there for us. If we were to release the data publicly, they would be the ones who lose face!"

As the two were talking, Lu Jiuge led a group of singers under his wing steadily into the venue.

Inside the Shanghai Grand Theatre, the lights were as bright as day.

Above the giant stage, the national annual music awards ceremony was in full swing, with gilded characters shining brightly.

CCTV's music channel had cameras all over the venue, and the screen below the broadcast displayed interactive messages from hundreds of millions of online viewers, creating a warm and solemn atmosphere in this top music hall.

The guest seating was strictly divided into areas according to industry status, with traditional record giants, capital tycoons, and music industry veterans seated at the main table in the front row.

Zhao Mingliang of Yawei Records stood up straight, deliberately adopting the posture of an industry leader, his gaze occasionally sweeping smugly toward the entrance, highlighting his status.

The Qianxing Entertainment team was guided to the middle section of the guest seating area.

Not at the front, not at the back, but stuck in the most awkward area, is clearly the result of deliberate targeting and careful arrangement by the organizers.

But Lu Jiuge didn't care at all.

Overwhelming the industry with superior strength is far more humiliating than fighting for a seat on stage.

He gestured to Zuo Wei and the others to calm down, his expression relaxed, and his consciousness sank into the system interface.

[Host detected at a top-tier music awards ceremony; public attention is soaring!]

[Positive Faith Value +186000!]

[Traditional forces are now wary, negative faith value +152000!]

The host's loud voice interrupted her thoughts, and Lu Jiuge looked up at the center of the stage.

Dong Qing and Xie Lala made their grand entrance in formal attire, and their opening remarks resounded throughout the venue, with the live broadcast simultaneously covering the entire internet.

Welcome everyone to the 2005 National Annual Music Awards Ceremony!

"The awards at this year's ceremony were selected through a public vote by music fans across the internet, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and transparency, and showcasing the true kings of popularity in the Chinese music scene!"

As soon as Dong Qing finished speaking, Xie Lala stepped forward with her cue cards and began to introduce the guests.

When it was Qianxing Entertainment's turn, her tone was noticeably indifferent and perfunctory, clearly indicating that she had been instructed by Hunan TV leaders to deliberately be disrespectful and contemptuous.

Lu Jiuge heard it but didn't take it to heart at all.

He glanced at Zhang Jie beside him, who looked displeased and was secretly glaring at the stage, and a smile quietly crept into his heart.

"Kid, don't be so malicious, okay? That's your future wife. If things don't work out, I'll be the one who sins!"

Muttering to himself, Lu Jiuge looked at Xie Lala on the stage, pondering whether he should come up with a plan to poach her and help Zhang Jie achieve his goal.

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Seven or eight minutes later, after the guests finished their introductions, the awards ceremony officially began with the awards presentation.

Inside the live stream room, the chat was already exploding with comments.

"Here it comes! The fairest ever!"

"Waiting for Qianxing Entertainment to dominate the charts!"

"I cast 100 votes for 'Love for Sale'! It deserves an award!"

"Zhao Mingliang and his gang still want to suppress them? Their popularity is undeniable, do you think they can hold them off?"

Netizens overwhelmingly support Qianxing Entertainment.

The stage screen suddenly lit up, displaying the first set of major awards:

The top ten ringtone hits of the year have been officially announced.

The moment the melody began, the entire audience erupted in uproar!

Love for Sale, Blue and White Porcelain, Damn Tenderness, Has Anyone Told You, Ex-Tenant...

Of the ten hit songs, seven belong to Qianxing Entertainment, dominating the charts with overwhelming data.

Every time Dong Qing called out a name, a singer would stand up from the seats at Qianxing Entertainment.

The flashbulbs were flashing wildly, illuminating the area as if it were the very center of a stage.

The smile on Zhao Mingliang's face gradually froze.

At the main table, the owners and investors of record companies such as Xinghai and Tianyin all had grim expressions, their eyes filled with disbelief and malice.

They never dreamed that Qianxing Entertainment would sweep the first set of awards!

The traders sitting in the back were pale-faced, already anticipating the consequences of being held accountable after the competition.

The audience erupted in applause, and the live stream chat exploded with excitement.

Because Lu Jiuge's performance of "Blue and White Porcelain" also won an award, he got up and brought the singers from Qianxing Entertainment onto the stage.

"They've gone mad! They've really gone mad!"

"Seven out of the top ten ringtones! That's absolute popularity!"

"Cameraman, quickly give the traditional record industry giants a close-up! I want to see their angry faces!"

The award presenters for this round were Li Huizhen's teacher, Su Jianghe, and Liu Feng, the vice president of the Central Conservatory of Music, both old acquaintances.

When it was Liu Feng's turn to hand the trophy to Lu Jiuge, he lowered his voice, his tone full of approval:

"Xiao Lu, not bad! Your achievements over the past six months are truly impressive, even to this old man!"

He paused, then changed the subject, solemnly reminding:

"Today's broadcast is being streamed live on CCTV, and it will also be broadcast on satellite TV later. Many senior officials will be watching, so be careful what you say and don't give anyone cause for criticism."

Hearing the higher-ups' interest, Lu Jiuge understood and nodded with a smile:

"Don't worry, Dean Liu, as long as they don't target me, I will definitely follow the rules!"

Liu Feng subconsciously glanced back at the grim-faced representatives from the capital and record companies in the row in front of him, and said in a deep voice:

"Don't worry, with me here, no one will dare to go too far."

Lu Jiuge solemnly replied:

"I will certainly give you face."

Liu Feng was satisfied and patted him on the shoulder as he stepped off the stage.

When it came time to speak, Lu Jiuge kept her promise and gave a concise and sincere acceptance speech, without any provocation. After a brief thank you, she handed the stage over to her singers.

After the first round of awards ceremony, the event transitioned into a song and dance performance.

After nearly an hour of dawdling, the awards ceremony finally reached its climax.

Xie Lala slowly walked onto the stage, holding an envelope, and announced loudly:

"Next, we will present the awards for Most Popular Male Singer and Most Popular Female Singer of the Year!"

The result is no suspense.

Most Popular Male Singer of the Year: Lu Jiuge!

Most Popular Female Singer of the Year: Lee Hye-jung!

The two walked onto the stage side by side, bathed in the spotlight.

Lu Jiuge picked up the microphone, her voice steady and powerful, and her voice resonated throughout the country via live broadcast:

"This award belongs to everyone at Qianxing Entertainment, and even more so to every listener and fan who supports good music!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the main table area became extremely tense.

Zhao Mingliang gripped the wine glass tightly with his fingertips, his knuckles turning white, and the disdain in his eyes had long been swallowed up by jealousy and panic.

He abruptly turned his head and, in a low voice, roared at the organizer's leader beside him:

"Didn't you say it could be operated? How did it turn out like this!"

The organizer's leader turned pale and shook his head repeatedly:

"With real-time online voting and hundreds of millions of eyes watching, and CCTV's live broadcast leaving a complete record, there's simply no way to tamper with it!"

"Useless! Takes the money and does nothing!"

Zhao Mingliang cursed angrily, turned his head away with a livid face, and refused to look at the other person again.

The awards ceremony continued, with each moment reaching a climax.

Song of the Year: "Reverse War" - Qianxing Entertainment!

Best Newcomer of the Year: Zhang Liangying – Qianxing Entertainment!

Album of the Year, Breakthrough Contribution Award, Best Production of the Year...

Every time the list is announced, it's always Qianxing Entertainment's name.

Every round of applause belongs to the singers of Qianxing.

Lights, cameras, glory, cheers...

Qianxing Entertainment dominated the entire event, becoming the most dazzling force in the entire venue.

In just half an hour, ten major awards were won by Qianxing Entertainment, and most of the sixteen nominations were fulfilled.

A sweeping victory, breaking the record for the most awards won by a single company since the event began!

The entire audience was completely silent.

The CEOs of traditional record companies were on tenterhooks, their faces ashen.

Once a dominant force in the industry, it has now been a runner-up throughout the entire process, failing to even win a small prize, and has lost all face.

The way the bigwigs looked at Lu Jiuge completely changed, from disdain and scrutiny to deep fear and recognition.

After all the awards were presented, Zhao Mingliang, as a representative of the traditional record industry, took the stage to speak, as per protocol.

He no longer bothered to pretend. Standing in front of the microphone, his first words were directed at Lu Jiuge, full of hostility.

"I believe today's award results were unfair!"

"Does a company less than a year old sweeping all the major awards really align with the logic of healthy industry development?"

"On behalf of the traditional record industry, I formally request the organizing committee to re-examine the voting data and provide an explanation to the entire music industry!"