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Chapter 66 The Nocturne Begins (2)

"Why do these two seem so familiar? Oh no, could they actually know each other? Did Xia Shen really write 'Dead Ghost'?"

"Even if you know each other, it doesn't necessarily mean anything, right? Maybe you just exchange a few pleasantries for appearances?"

"Hey, do you think you can justify what you're saying? Look at what Brother Chicken was like before. He was practically abandoned by everyone, wasn't he? After all those things, from kicking him when he was down to parting ways, everyone who was supposed to distance themselves from him had already done so. Look at him now, who did he even acknowledge when he came to the scene?"

He ignored his former teammates who debuted with him.

And even if we take a step back and put it bluntly, does being polite in small talk mean constantly chatting and laughing?

Just now.

"Zhou Yumeng has appeared!"

"Aaaaaaah, Zhou Yumeng!!!"

"Anyway, Zhou Yumeng will definitely get an award this year, right? Although she has only been in the industry for a short time, many of her songs are already very popular."

"Zhou Yumeng is a sure thing, then there's Chicken Bro, who's basically guaranteed an award too. And finally, there's Xia Shen, whom you can't deny but have to admit, he's 1000% guaranteed to win Best Rap this year. There's no way he can escape it. Just look at his songs. Even if you take them internationally now, none of the new songs from mainstream Western rappers can beat his."

"Indeed, it's terrifying."

"Wait, why are they walking together? Huh?? Holy crap??"

However, right under the live broadcast camera, Zhou Yumeng had just arrived at the red carpet in a Mercedes-Benz van to participate in the entrance ceremony and take photos for the media.

Today, Zhou Yumeng wore a silver strapless evening gown, which was studded with many sparkling diamonds. The strapless design perfectly showcased her square shoulders and collarbones, and she also wore a diamond necklace.

Keen-eyed viewers could recognize it at a glance: it was a classic piece from a luxury brand that Zhou Yumeng had signed an endorsement deal with.

Then, after consuming a large number of media films, Zhou Yumeng signed her name in front of the autograph wall, struck a few poses, and then left the stage, heading straight for Xia Shen and Cai Zhiyin.

She and Cai Zhiyin merely nodded to each other as a greeting, their interaction neither warm nor cold.

Xia Shen was different. Zhou Yumeng's expression quickly turned into a smile, and then the two of them started talking non-stop.

And so, the three people who had the most online buzz at the Golden Melody Awards and were currently the most likely to win formed a small group.

This caused all the viewers in the live broadcast room to focus their attention on these three people, including many media outlets at the scene.

Then, those guests who have just entered or arrived will not be able to enjoy this feeling of being the center of attention.

The official live stream room is currently buzzing with activity, as everyone is discussing the connection between Xia Shen and Zhou Yumeng.

They both noticed a detail: both Zhou Yumeng and Cai Zhiyin seemed to be subtly centered around Xia Shen, communicating with him as if he were the center of their attention.

Who is Zhou Yumeng? And who is Cai Zhiyin?

One is a currently popular female singer, who has even been hailed as a rising star. Her album of high-quality music has boosted her popularity to its peak. She is a rising powerhouse singer with a stunning appearance.

The same goes for Cai Zhiyin. Before this, he was already a well-known idol known throughout the country, enjoying the adoration of many fans. He was also one of the few idols who could remain popular for nearly ten years in a group of idols whose popularity is very short.

Even during the lowest point of his life, when he was blacklisted by the industry, his popularity remained high.

Even in Korea, a country teeming with idols, this is something no one else in the world could achieve; it's unique.

Then, with a high-quality, orthodox soul song, he overturned people's perception of him, transforming himself from a pretty boy who relied on his looks into a powerful singer.

And what about Xia Shen? What is his public image?
Be a fly in Tang Ge's world.

The King of Tu Hai (a derogatory term for a vulgar or obscene person).

The god who controls the borderline female protagonist cup area.

His songs' greatest contribution was providing a livelihood for countless borderline streamers.

These three people, by all accounts, should be people who shouldn't be from the same world.

But now they've come together.

"So they really know each other? Oh no, is that YuM who sang for Xia Shen really her?" "It's definitely impossible. Why would Zhou Yumeng sing that kind of song? There's no need for her at all. She just needs to follow the company's arrangements. For a singer like her to sing Xia Shen's corny songs would be self-degrading."

"Actually, it's not that there's no connection at all. YuM is short for Yu Meng, isn't it?"

"No matter what I say, can't you at least take a look at the musician's profile on the platform? Isn't that better than everything else?"

Some viewers who were paying close attention became impatient and started explaining for what felt like the nth time.

However, it was of little use, and many people continued to question it.

Xiao Zhongge was one of those who offered these explanations.

Right now, he's posting it over and over again. Xia Shen is a producer, not a full-fledged singer. You can see his related works on the platform's relevant pages, including Zhou Yumeng's songs and Cai Zhiyin's "Deadman".

However, it was all for naught. Many people acted as if they couldn't understand human language, continuing to post and curse as usual.

This made Xiao Zhongge feel both angry and enlightened, but it also made him realize something.

That is, the prejudices people hold in their hearts can sometimes be a huge mountain.

Upon closer examination, it's not hard to conclude that this is the reality of the internet today: information fragmentation is severe, and the "cocoon" mentality persists.

In particular, although some things are easy to find answers to one's questions with just a little effort, very few people actually do it.

For them, the information they noticed was just something they stumbled upon by chance, or perhaps they simply didn't pay much attention to certain things, and the words they left behind were just casual remarks.

They themselves probably don't care much about what they said.

As times progress, public information is gradually becoming "garbage."

Much of the information people encounter in their daily lives is actually meaningless to a particular individual.

In addition, given the sheer size of the population, very few people are genuinely concerned with the truth of a matter; everyone's attention is focused elsewhere.

This creates a situation where people feel like many people can't understand human language.

However, in reality, the people seen at different times may not be the same group, which creates a feeling that is difficult to explain and cannot be explained.

Many fans who know that Xia Shen is talented and has real skills will be very anxious.

They were also puzzled as to why Xia Shen himself didn't come out and explain this matter, or why he didn't specify which works were his own.

Once the person in charge steps down, many baseless and speculative comments and conjectures should disappear quickly.

But no matter how much they think about it, it's useless. Right now, everyone's attention is focused on whether Xia Shen will win an award. That's the main topic tonight, and what most people are discussing.

The public's reaction to this matter was extremely strong.

"Let me put it this way: if the award is really given to Xia Shen for these songs, then this award is completely ruined today."

"Hahahaha, the Top Ten Songs Awards have long since become a pile of rubbish on the roadside. Is there any controversy about this? After so many years, they only give awards to those with high traffic. They only look at traffic. It's a pure amateur chart."

"So what if it's an unofficial ranking? You guys are still watching it with great interest, aren't you? You're still very concerned about the results, aren't you?"

Backstage, Zhou Yumeng looked at Lao Chen and said, "Seriously, shouldn't we make an official announcement? I think this is a really good opportunity. As long as Xia Shen himself says something and we agree, there won't be any more drama about the project."

Cai Zhiyin, who was standing to the side, nodded and looked at Old Chen.

“I think this is a really great opportunity,” Zhou Yumeng said.

“I think so too.” Cai Zhiyin nodded: “The song was written by Xia Shen, so he shouldn’t bear the stigma of only disrupting market order.”

However, Old Chen shook his head: "No! Now is not the time."

He looked at Xia Shen: "Do you trust me? Do you trust my control over the market and traffic?"

(Please don't ask who Xia Yuan is. Xia Yuan is the protagonist of my previous book. Sometimes when I'm typing smoothly, I still instinctively make mistakes, sob sob sob.)
(End of this chapter)