I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 366 He picked up the bowl to eat meat, then put it down and cursed his mother.

"I am very pleased that newcomers like Ye Xian have emerged in the music scene, injecting a lot of fresh vitality into the music scene. However, awarding is a serious matter. It should not be swayed by the opinions of some people, nor controlled by the behavior of some fans. For some songs that do not have aesthetic value, the judging panel should make its own decisions."

Sun Ying, a top-tier singer in the Tang Dynasty music scene, made these remarks, leaving many late-night diners bewildered and even some casual fans confused.

[Brother, are you praising Ye Xian or criticizing him? I don't understand. Can someone with perfect reading comprehension analyze this for me?]

[What's there to analyze? He's obviously using his seniority to talk down Ye Xian. Behave yourself, this year's awards aren't for you.]

[Is that what you mean? I thought Sun Ying was praising Ye Xian, first praising and then criticizing, right? She seems to be speaking fairly and impartially, but she's actually indirectly criticizing Ye Xian's fans for causing trouble, saying that Ye Xian's songs have no aesthetic value.]

[Haha, the Sea Lion Music Awards aren't something academics can control! This is a tech company's award; I bet they'll still give the award to Brother Xian.]

……

After seeing the message Sun Ying posted, her agent, Sister Zhang, immediately called her: "How could you say such things at a time like this?"

"I didn't say anything!"

Sun Ying said nonchalantly, "I even praised him!"

Sister Zhang was speechless at this person who spoke faster than he thought: "Don't post anything anymore. I'll have the PR department guide the public opinion. We're all in the industry, and going head-to-head like this won't do you any good."

"snort!"

Sun Ying snorted coldly, "What's there to be afraid of? He's just a junior."

Last time, Sun Ying agreed to act as an intermediary for the Central South Conservatory of Music, but Ding Ding and the Sixth Princess called at the same time to persuade him, which made him feel embarrassed. So this time, he also wanted to make Ye Xian lose face.

If Sister Zhang hadn't stopped him, he would have considered threatening Sea Lion Music, telling them that if they dared to give Ye Xian an award, they should consider the consequences of offending him.

……

Sun Ying's remarks gave Li Ming a renewed sense of confidence, and he posted several super blogs in a row to cheer for Sun Ying, putting her on the front line of the boycott against Ye Xian.

Many rappers also spoke out at this moment, mocking Ye Xian's rap as a joke, saying it was laughable that someone like him could win an award.

At this time, although Ai Lele and Hua Yuyu did not directly express their opinions, they mobilized their fans to guide public opinion.

Who is Ye Xian? I don't know him. Why give an award to a popular singer who only knows how to entertain himself in his own niche?

[It's just a music awards ceremony, not some prestigious academic award. Look how nervous Ye Xian, this little singer, is. He seems so inexperienced. And all these fans are trying to defend him and control the comments. Don't they dare to say something themselves?]

[What's the point of what he said? He's just showing off in his own fan group. Didn't you see that Brother Sun Ying has spoken up? Awards are based on merit and the judges' votes, not on what you can get by having a few fans shouting slogans!]

[I'm speechless. What does Ye Xian have to offer? He's constantly buying trending topics, he's everywhere. Can't we stop wasting public resources?]

……

#Ye Xian faces boycott across the internet

#Does Ye Xian deserve an award at the Sea Lion Music Awards?

A series of trending topics seemed to have been prepared in advance, quickly becoming hot topics of discussion.

This one-sided public opinion clearly indicates that online trolls are buying trending topics, but many casual observers are unaware of this and simply believe that there is something wrong with Ye Xian's song.

When three people follow the crowd, public opinion often moves in this direction. As long as someone instigates and guides it, white can be turned into black, and black can be turned into white.

Upon learning of this while filming, Ye Xian was both amused and annoyed: "Just because I'm not saying anything, does that mean I'm mute?"

Instead of speaking directly, he asked Ding Zhan to contact Sea Lion Music and ask them what they meant.

Some things, getting angry won't help.

He doesn't really care about these awards, but his artists need them. Not to mention Chen Xu and Li Hong, whose main focus is on the film and television industry, Li Xin and Duan Fei need this kind of accolade, and the five girls from the music show need it even more.

After communicating with them for a while, Ding Zhan's expression wasn't very good: "They didn't say they would definitely give an award, nor did they say they wouldn't. They just mentioned it. Sun Ying and the others are putting a lot of pressure on us. However, they hope to invite you, the five girls from the music group, Li Xin and Duan Fei, and Chen Xu and Li Hong to perform on stage."

"Eating meat with one hand and cursing the mother with the other? Wanting the horse to run but not eating grass? Who gave them the nerve?" Ye Xian sneered.

Do you want to get your entire company involved to boost your popularity, but also want to get it for free?

All my music is uploaded to Sea Lion Music, and almost all of it is on the hot charts. Isn't it just asking for trouble for Sea Lion Music to do this?

"Has my contract with Sea Lion Music not yet been adjusted to the treatment of a second-tier star?"

Ding Zhan nodded and said, "Yes, it's still a contract for a regular singer. They keep saying it's going through the process."

Just then, Ding Ding called. Ye Xian hesitated for a moment, but still answered: "Sister Ding."

"Brother Xian, Sun Ying has made a mistake again, but I've already spoken up for you on Weibo. If the Sea Lion Music Awards dares to mess things up this time, I won't participate in it again."

Ding Ding knew perfectly well that Sun Ying and Ye Xian had formed a grudge, and there was no point in trying to persuade them at this point.

In the entertainment industry, sometimes you need to take sides, and sometimes you don't. But speaking out means taking sides, which touched Ye Xian: "Sister Dingding, you don't need to do this. You should know that I don't care about these awards. I was thinking of fighting for Li Xin and the others before, but now it seems that it doesn't matter if I don't stay in this industry."

"Don't do anything reckless!"

Ding Ding was a little unsure of what Ye Xian was going to do: "It's just an award from a tech company, not comparable to a major academic award. If you can't win it, you can't win it. Besides, you've only been in the industry for a few months, so it's understandable that you don't get an award. So don't be stubborn."

The entertainment industry isn't that big, but it's not that small either. If Ye Xian really offends everyone, it will be difficult for him to make it in the music scene in the future.

Ye Xian neither agreed nor disagreed, thanked Ding Ding again, and then hung up the phone.

Jiang Tian and Liu Xiaoxiao called one after another. Ye Xian thanked them one by one and then fell silent.

Ding Zhan stood silently to the side, not disturbing Ye Xian's thoughts too much.

Whether or not he wins an award, it won't really affect Ye Xian much. What the public loves is Ye Xian's music. Whether or not he wins an award won't affect the number of downloads. The only thing that might be affected is whether Ye Xian can be recognized as a top-tier star, which would have a greater impact on Ye Xian's commercial value.

Moreover, the key issue now is that Sun Ying, Li Ming, Ai Lele, Hua Yuyu, and the rapper are using underhanded tactics.

Ye Xian's complete silence and indifference will only make the other party and passersby think that Ye Xian is guilty, confirming that Ye Xian is just a self-indulgent traffic singer.

When you speak out, what you say is very important. If you speak too forcefully, you will appear young and arrogant; if you speak too softly, you will appear insecure.

Ding Zhan wanted to see how Ye Xian would respond.

After an unknown amount of time, Ye Xian suddenly moved. He picked up his phone and started making calls one by one.

Listening to Ye Xian's conversation on the other end of the phone, even the usually refined Ding Zhan gaped in astonishment.

You little brat, you're playing this high game?

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P.S.: Today's Recap

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