I became a movie star at the age of three; Dilraba and I are childhood sweethearts.

Late at night, in a hotel suite in Los Angeles.

Wang Jinhua looked at the upload interface on her laptop screen, hesitating.

She had two options in front of her.

One is the largest music platform in China.

Given Xiao Chen's current status in China, as long as he releases the song, the data should be quite good.

But if you do that, even if you win, it won't be a fair victory.

She didn't want Xiao Chen to have a bad reputation.

Avril Lavigne is a global singer; her battlefield is the world.

The other option is what's right in front of us.

The streaming platform officially partnered with Billboard, the most authoritative streaming platform in the United States and the most valued by musicians worldwide.

Releasing the song here offers no advantage from a fan base; it relies entirely on the quality of the song itself.

This is the fairest battlefield, and also the cruelest slaughterhouse.

Countless talented singers have failed here; their works haven't even made a ripple.

Can Xiao Chen do it?

Wang Jinhua put on her headphones again and played the song "Baby".

The catchy melody started playing again.

A scene appeared before her eyes.

A boy wearing a baseball uniform and a baseball cap is on the street, in the sunlight.

He sang this simple yet sweet song to his beloved girl again and again, tirelessly.

Wang Jinhua took off her headphones and let out a long breath.

"You brat, whether you're a dragon or a worm is up to you!"

Her eyes narrowed, she moved the mouse, and pressed the upload button hard.

There was no pre-launch hype, no publicity, and no fancy copywriting.

There was only one unfamiliar singer's name: Xiao Chen.

And a song with an equally unfamiliar title: "Baby".

……

The next day, on the set of Titanic.

On the deck of the massive Titanic model, Cameron was shouting at the monitor.

"Cut!"

Xiao Chen walked out from in front of the camera wearing Jack's overalls and white shirt from the movie.

His face still bore a nonchalant mockery of high society.

The assistant director next to him walked over and nudged him with his elbow.

"Hey Chen, where did you go last night?"

"I heard you asked Wang for a day off."

Xiao Chen took the water his assistant handed him, unscrewed the cap, and took a sip.

"I went to take care of some personal business."

He looked no different from usual, as if he wasn't the one who shocked the entire recording studio last night.

He had completely forgotten about the bet with Avril Lavigne and the song that was enough to set the music scene on fire.

Cameron, standing beside him, grew increasingly pleased with the young man from the East.

His focus was unlike that of a seventeen-year-old.

As soon as he turns on the computer, he can instantly get into character.

Not to mention that face, which is flawless from any angle and under any lighting, and is full of stories.

That's the face the director loves to use.

During a break, Xiao Chen's phone vibrated in his pocket.

He took it out and saw that it was a text message from Wang Jinhua.

There are no words.

There is only one screenshot, which is a screenshot of a real-time chart from a music platform.

At the very top of the screenshot is a song called "Baby".

It is followed by a flame symbol and a rapidly rising arrow.

Below the screenshot is a long string of exclamation marks sent by Wang Jinhua.

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Xiao Chen looked at the string of exaggerated symbols and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He typed two words on the screen and sent them.

"Stay calm."

Then, he put away his phone, looked up at the assistant director, and put on Jack's charming smile—a smile that was both sunny and melancholic.

As you just saw, it was just a regular weather forecast.

Meanwhile, Wang Jinhua felt like she was going crazy in the hotel.

"Calm down?"

"I'm calm my ass!"

She stared at the almost vertically rising data line on the computer screen and couldn't help but swear.

It has been less than 24 hours since the song was uploaded.

One night.

Just one night!

Without any promotion, the song "Baby" has already surpassed one million plays!

Now, it is hurtling toward three million at a terrifying speed of hundreds of thousands per hour.

The comments section has completely exploded.

"Oh my God! Who is this?"

"Who is this singer named Xiao Chen? Is his voice kissed by an angel?"

"This song is addictive! I've been listening to it since last night, and all I can hear in my head is 'Baby, baby, baby, oh'! Help!"

"Wait, Xiao Chen? That name sounds familiar..."

"Holy crap! Isn't that the handsome guy from 'Harry Potter'?! He can actually sing?!"

"I just searched it up, and it really is him! That actor!"

"An actor? Don't be ridiculous! With that level of skill, I'd believe him if he told me he was a professional singer!"

"This song is definitely a strong contender for the best pop single of the year!"

Wang Jinhua's phone hasn't stopped ringing since morning.

Major record labels, music festivals, and talk shows in the United States.

They were like sharks smelling blood, frantically calling us.

I just want to know who this Xiao Chen, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, really is.

The person who started all of this only replied with two words: "Stay calm."

What's with the composure?!

Wang Jinhua really wanted to grab Xiao Chen's ear right away and ask him how many more surprises he was hiding!

……

On the other side of Los Angeles, in a private recording studio.

Avril was holding her beloved black guitar, repeatedly tuning a chord.

She is currently working on her new single, "Complicated".

This song is full of her personal style.

It's punk and rebellious, yet it carries the confusion and power of a young girl.

She has absolute confidence.

This song will definitely solidify her position in the music industry once again.

As for that bet...

Avril's lips unconsciously curved into a smile.

Xiao Chen.

That handsome, almost unreal, oriental boy.

The thought of him losing and having to become her boyfriend filled her with inexplicable excitement.

Should I take him to the Grammy Awards?

Or perhaps they'd kiss publicly on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards?

The coolest rock girl in the world, and the most handsome movie star in the world.

This combination is absolutely amazing!

Avril Lavigne had absolutely no idea she would lose.

Xiao Chen is just an actor. Even if he knows a little music, what kind of songs can he write?

I guess it's one of those slow-paced ballads that's used as background music in movies?

That's so boring.

The most popular music in the world right now is music with a dense drumbeat!

Avril gave a soft hum, feeling certain that she had won the match.

Just as she was immersed in her beautiful fantasies about the future, the recording studio door was violently kicked open with a bang.

Her agent, Mark, a middle-aged man in his forties, scrambled in.

His face was filled with panic and disbelief.

"Avril! Something terrible has happened!"

Avril was startled and frowned in displeasure.

"Mark, are you crazy? I'm looking for inspiration!"

Mark, panting heavily, held up his laptop in front of her.

"Inspiration? Don't bother looking for it!"

"The music scene...the music scene has changed dramatically!"

"Last night, a monster appeared out of nowhere!"