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Chapter 374 Lost to a barbecue

Influenced by Su Yumeng, Chen Wei turned his gaze over there.

To be honest, Chen Wei had no recollection of this so-called celebrity. Seeing Su Yumeng so excited, he thought she would be a regular on screen.

Looking at Su Yumeng, I found that she had a cold expression on her face and was staring at her phone, scrolling through the news pushed to her browser.

The contrast between before and after is so stark that even describing it as a three-minute fad seems a bit long.

It probably didn't even take half a minute.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Could it be..." Noticing Chen Wei's gaze, Su Yumeng rested her chin on her hand, like a blooming lotus flower, and smiled, "So you've finally discovered that your sister is also a rare beauty, a woman of unparalleled beauty?"

"..." Chen Wei didn't know why, but his hand was itching to slap Su Yumeng.

That fleshy face must feel really good to slap.

"Didn't you idolize that guy? Why have you suddenly become so cold?" Chen Wei asked.

"Admire?" Su Yumeng tilted her head slightly, looking at Chen Wei with a puzzled expression, and asked, "Admire whom?"

"That guy," Chen Wei glanced at the resident singer on stage, who was still tuning his guitar.

"Pfft!" Su Yumeng burst into laughter, clutching her stomach, as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world.

"What are you laughing at?" Chen Wei asked, puzzled.

"The original singer is right in front of me, why should I idolize a cover singer?" Su Yumeng raised her hand and wiped away the tears of laughter from the corner of her eyes.

Cover singer?

Chen Wei only found out later that the person on stage was Fu Zhexing, one of the singers currently riding on Chen Wei's popularity.

Since Chen Wei became a sensation, many singers and management companies have formed groups to have their artists cover Chen Wei's songs. This has become a way for many newcomers to quickly gain exposure and become famous.

In the music industry today, there's even an unwritten rule: if you can't skillfully cover every single one of Chen Wei's songs, then you're not qualified to make a living in this industry.

Fu Zhexing was one of these people.

"Are you contemplating life?" Su Yumeng teased, seeing Chen Wei intently staring at the water glass in front of him.

After all, being exploited for popularity is not a pleasant experience.

"No, I was just thinking, why didn't I discover this great opportunity to get rich sooner?" Chen Wei replied earnestly.

"Get rich?" Su Yumeng didn't understand any of this and was very confused.

“Songs are copyrighted. Commercially covering them without my permission is an infringement. If I sue them…” Chen Wei estimated, “the compensation should be enough to fill your room.”

"Uh..." Su Yumeng rolled her eyes upward, wondering what it would feel like to have a room filled with banknotes.

"So, who do you plan to sue first?" Su Yumeng lowered her head and looked at Chen Wei again.

“It’s understandable to ride the wave of popularity, but it’s going too far to keep using me for attention.” Chen Wei already had a plan: “Riding the wave is fine, but you have to pay me.”

He had no reason to refuse the opportunity for win-win cooperation. On the one hand, he could use other people's channels to expand the influence of his works for free, and on the other hand, he could earn a considerable return by collecting licensing fees.

"Nothing can stop your yearning for freedom, your unrestrained life, your heart free of worries, passing through the dark years..." As he was speaking, Fu Zhexing's singing voice came over.

As for her singing skills, Chen Wei would rate her as passing. Nowadays, the general public doesn't have high expectations for singers; as long as they reach a passing level, they're considered above average. But the prerequisite is that they need to have a decent appearance, plus the company's image-building and packaging.

"He covered the song as soon as it came out. It seems the competition in this industry is fierce. If you're a step behind, you'll miss out on the best opportunities." Su Yumeng said as she stepped aside to let the waiter put the sizzling barbecue on the table.

The addition of chopped green onions and white sesame seeds makes it even more appetizing.

Su Yumeng didn't even bother talking to Chen Wei, she grabbed three skewers in one hand and started eating!
"..." For some reason, seeing this scene, Chen Wei had a strange feeling that compared to Su Yumeng's wild way of eating, he... was more like a girl.

However, since she has such a beautiful appearance, no matter how exaggerated her eating habits are, she will still attract attention.

They call it "gap moe" (a cute contrast between appearance and reality).

Among them, Fu Zhexing's actions were the most decisive and direct.

He walked towards Su Yumeng, guitar in hand, singing as he went.

Even after removing the microphone, the mobile device continues to record sound, as if it were specifically designed for this purpose.

"I've felt lost before, but in the moment you look down, you realize the path beneath your feet, and the free world within your heart, so clear and lofty..."

The more Fu Zhexing sang, the more uncomfortable he felt, because Su Yumeng didn't even glance at him; her mind was completely focused on the barbecue.

I actually lost to a barbecue?
"Blooming, never fading, blue lotus, la la la..."

After the song ended, thunderous applause erupted, and some people even shouted, "One more song!"

However, Fu Zhexing didn't care about any of that; his gaze was only on Su Yumeng.

This woman is damn sweet! It makes you want to take a bite to see just how sweet she is.

"Miss, do you have any favorite songs?" Fu Zhexing asked proactively.

"Huh?" Su Yumeng looked up, still chewing on a piece of meat, and only then noticed Fu Zhexing's presence. Pointing at herself, she asked, "Are you talking to me?"

"Of course, to be honest, I'd like to be friends with you. If you have any favorite songs, feel free to tell me," Fu Zhexing said directly.

It gives off the vibe of a seasoned veteran.

"I like original songs."

“Uh…” Fu Zhexing was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond to Su Yumeng.

As a cover singer, where would I get any original songs?

They're still trying to generate buzz right now; aren't they deliberately trying to embarrass themselves?

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I forgot that you people only know how to ride the wave of trends, you have no originality at all." Su Yumeng put her hands together and apologized sincerely.

The more serious the response, the stronger the sarcasm.

Fu Zhexing really wanted to ask, "Are you sure you're apologizing to me?"
"Actually, I think that whether a song is original or not, the most important thing is that it sounds good," Fu Zhexing said, trying to save face.

“I think so too. Do you know if there’s anyone around here who can sing well? I always thought there was, but after waiting for ages, I haven’t found anyone.” Su Yumeng looked around, searching.

Based on these words alone, Chen Wei was certain that this person was an old master of yin and yang, without a doubt.

(End of this chapter)