Huayu: Starting by piggybacking on the fame of "Fairy Mom"

Time flies, and it's already mid-June.

The main promotional battleground for "Little Apple" was Guangdong Radio's "Music Vanguard Chart" and People's Radio's "Music Program".

The catchy power of songs is now evident.

Since the official launch of the charts on June 1st, it has broken into the top 50 in just one week.

As of yesterday, the number of plays on both the Guangdong Provincial Music Vanguard Chart and the People's Radio Station's Music Program has broken into the top 20.

Internal statistics from Era Records show that the song's upward trajectory is astonishing.

The marketing department predicts that the album will undoubtedly break into the top ten when it is officially released next month, and there is even a high chance that it will break into the top three of multiple mainstream music charts by the end of July.

This piece of music seems to have an irrational, contagious power.

Its melody and lyrics are so simple they're almost childish, but it's precisely this simplicity that has made it an auditory virus.

Many people hear it by chance on the radio and might initially frown and ask, "What song is this?" But when the catchy chorus "You are my little apple~" plays for the second time, their bodies are already swaying involuntarily.

Taxi drivers were forced to listen to the radio on repeat more than a dozen times a day, and their behavior evolved from cursing to tapping their fingers on the steering wheel while waiting at red lights.

According to Chen Minghua of Times Records, through undercover investigations, people frequently came to inquire about music and video products at local record stores.

What song is "I can never love you enough..."?

"Do you have Liu Yifei's song 'Little Apple'?"

Do you have any albums by Liu Yifei?

……

But when he came out, he had a long face, and the album was scheduled to be released in early July.

If radio broadcasts are like "a gentle breeze in the night," then television broadcasts are undoubtedly like "a blazing sun overhead," instantly amplifying the popularity of "Little Apple" to a nationwide level.

Radio's influence is ultimately limited, mainly due to its limited audience base and relatively dispersed dissemination.

The TV station's "Music Television" program aired twice in the second week of June, creating a devastating impact.

When the brightly colored and rhythmically powerful music video appeared on television screens in countless homes, the song's charm was given concrete imagery and a story.

The biggest visual highlight was undoubtedly the lead dancer, Liu Xiaoli.

The program's subtitles clearly identified her: "Lead Dancer: Liu Xiaoli (Wenhua Award Winner)". Immediately afterwards, the camera cut to Zhou Wenqiong, who was smiling brightly next to her, and the subtitles were equally eye-catching: "Special Guest: Zhou Wenqiong (Well-known Actress)".

Finally, a line of large characters adds the finishing touch: "Sisters join hands, giving a heartfelt performance."

However, no one noticed the singer listed in small print—Liu Yifei.

Of course, the songwriters are also small.

This was specifically instructed by Zhou Xiaobai; it must be promoted extensively in July along with the promotional posters.

Besides, these days it's easy for aspiring singers to be overlooked, and the same goes for songwriters.

"Sisters join hands and give a passionate performance" instantly sparked a lot of discussion. One is a winner of a top art award and a recognized dancer; the other is a film and television actress with a good audience appeal.

These two sisters, who can be described as a combination of artists and stars, actually danced such a popular and even bizarre dance together.

This stark contrast in identity itself possesses immense news value and discussion potential.

Almost overnight, the names Liu Xiaoli and Zhou Wenqiong, along with their long, straight legs, vibrant smiles, and precise and infectious dance moves, spread throughout the country via television signals.

Liu Xiaoli is no longer just a respected name in the dance circle, but has become a hot topic of conversation on the streets as "the dancer who danced the apple dance";

Zhou Wenqiong is no longer just a film and television actress, but also an actress who dances very well.

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During this period, Liu Xiaoli's phone rang non-stop.

Zhou Xiaobai and Liu Qianqian, on the other hand, adhered to the bottom line of safety. They were sweet-talking and diligent, and spent their free time reading and writing seriously. They were very honest.

But sneaking into her online space to eat in the middle of the night is a must; Liu Qianqian is never stingy when it comes to food.

To show that they had submitted to Da Meili's tyranny, they even got each of them a small red flower as a reward from the teacher.

This change made Da Meili think the two were possessed by ghosts, and she couldn't find a way to cause trouble. She even considered taking them to the hospital for a checkup.

At this moment, Zhou Xiaobai and Liu Qianqian were pretending to be serious again. Although their eyes were on the book, their ears were perked up, obviously eavesdropping on Da Meili's phone call.

"Oh dear, Teacher Li, you saw it too? It's me, it's me... Haha, I was just jumping around for fun..." Liu Xiaoli's voice couldn't suppress her laughter.

"Commander Zhang? Yes, yes, it's with Wenqiong... What? The girls in your troupe want to learn too? Era Records said the album will be released next month... Sure, if they're in a hurry, they can come over first, I'll teach them a few moves..."

"Mom! Yes, it's me, isn't it?... The neighbors insist it's not me, saying I'm not that young?... Just tell them it's definitely your daughter!" Liu Xiaoli was overjoyed; this time, even her own mother called to praise her.

Previously, Liu Xiaoli brought two children to cause trouble. Although Zhou Xiaobai ransacked the place, the old lady still didn't know what kind of popular dance they were performing. Now, however, she knows perfectly well what it is.

With this phone number as our powerful tool, what are we afraid of now?

All my anxiety vanished instantly.

Meanwhile, Zhou Wenqiong's phone kept ringing on the other end, and every time she hung up, she would complain about the high phone bill. Although she said she felt sorry for the phone bill, her face was as radiant as a blooming flower.

While Da Meili wasn't paying attention, Liu Qianqian whispered to Zhou Xiaobai, "The way they were talking on the phone, their mouths were practically stretched to their ears."

"It's a pity it's a bit of a waste," Zhou Xiaobai said in a low voice.

But he didn't care about that.

The real big money comes after the album's release, which brings Liu Qianqian's income—tens of millions of popularity points.

As expected, by August, we will definitely have enough for two million to acquire Da Meili.

"Hehe!" Liu Qianqian lost another tooth, and the wind blew even louder.

She glanced at the happy Liu Xiaoli and whispered, "Then I'll be the boss, and Da Meili will be my subordinate."

She's said this many times, but every time she thinks about it, she can't help but gloat again.

These words startled Zhou Xiaobai: Damn it, it's been so long, I've forgotten to set rules with the little tyrant. From now on, we need to figure out who's the king and who's the king.

It seems this matter will have to be brought up when the four giants meet next month.

We must establish the rules before the team grows too big, otherwise, if Da Meili gets involved, how will I survive?

Thinking back to his past life as a mountain bandit king, whose words commanded the obedience of his men.

But in this new era, feminism... well, in a society where women are more dominant than men, has fallen to the bottom of society, where women are oppressed everywhere and men are disgraced.

hum!

If that doesn't work, we'll flip the table and start our own thing.

At this moment, Liu Xiaoli was indeed happy; she pushed open a door she had never thought she would open.

This is a sense of accomplishment that is completely different from winning professional awards in the past.

Previously, it was recognition within the industry and applause in the halls of art.

Now, it is the most direct and enthusiastic love and curiosity of the general public.

The magic of the television screen lies in its mandatory and contextual nature.

Thus, similar scenes appeared in countless families:

The child pointed at the TV and made random gestures while imitating the dance.

The housewife stopped wiping the table, and her body swayed unconsciously to the rhythm.

Even the stern father was forced to watch the music video, his toes tapping quietly to the beat.

Visual memory is far more robust than auditory memory. Many people remembered the melody, the highly recognizable Apple Dance, and the unique charm of the lead dancers.

However, television broadcasts are limited in number. Once viewers have seen it and liked it, what happens next?

This yearning for something that could not be obtained quickly translated into concrete action.