Perfect Superstar.

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"Lin Surong, I like you!" 

With all the strength and courage he could muster, Chen Xiang typed those five words on the Feiyan black keyboard he bought for 29 Yuan, sending them along with all the Fish Balls in his account! 

Lin Surong was the most beautiful girl in his university department, the object of his unrequited love for four years. Yet, feeling ordinary and unremarkable, Chen Xiang had buried this intense feeling deep within his heart, never having shared it with anyone. 

He thought time would dilute everything, that the innocent longings of youth would drift away like the wind and no longer linger in his heart. 

But now, listening to the song "Dust in the Wind," he realized he was wrong. 

Some feelings are not so easily forgotten; the longer they ferment, the more powerful they become, and they are impossible to erase. 

"... Believing in the age of love, the songs I couldn't sing for you will forever haunt me throughout my life!" 

Chen Xiang hated his cowardice. If he had bravely confessed back then, even if he had faced a cold rejection, at least he could confront his past feelings with composure now. 

Fortunately, after finally expressing what he had long wanted to say, he felt inexplicably relieved. 

Let the past be the past! 

Oh no! 

Chen Xiang suddenly slapped himself lightly. 

In a moment of impulsiveness, he had sent all his Fish Balls away, but the live-streaming show had just begun! 

He should have sent them out song by song, which would have been the most economical and correct approach. How foolish of me!

In a certain underground room in a neighborhood in Capital City, a certain young man was lamenting. 

At that moment, Lu Chen, having finished singing "Dust in the Wind," felt very satisfied with the atmosphere he had deliberately created. 

For this PK theme show, he had made careful preparations, considering all aspects. 

Choosing the right song was naturally a top priority. 

Lu Chen had many songs in his memory, but his choices were limited for the "Graduation Season" theme. 

He had only sung "Dust in the Wind" once in a bar, so it was completely considered an original piece. He chose this song as the opening track instead of "My Old Classmate" or "Cinderella" to give his core fans a big surprise. 

While both "My Old Classmate" and "Cinderella" were true masterpieces, most fans had heard them countless times, making it hard to rekindle their emotions. While they might be good for setting the mood, they wouldn't make a strong impression. 

The PK theme show was not an ordinary live-streaming performance; it was characterized by intense competition. All 24 hosts were exceptionally skilled, and to stand out among them, Lu Chen needed to find ways to retain every fan and visitor, increasing his audience while diminishing that of his opponents. 

Therefore, creating a lively atmosphere in the live-streaming room was crucial. A vibrant atmosphere would not only significantly boost fan cohesion but also encourage many casual viewers to stay and enjoy the show. 

To enhance the performance of "Dust in the Wind," Lu Chen even edited clips from the hit movie 'Nineteen Years of Youth Commemoration' to further strengthen the song's appeal. 

The rapidly increasing number of Fish Balls was proof that his hard work was paying off! 

Lu Chen seized the momentum and spoke into the microphone, "In the memories of youth, there are people we love, as well as our brothers and sisters. The next song is also my new original piece, and it is still a campus folk song." 

The first song was new, and the second song was, nevertheless, another original! 

The atmosphere in the live-streaming room was instantly ignited. 

"Lu Fei is amazing!" 

"The Prince of Folk Songs lives up to his name; who else can dominate Whale TV but him!" 

"So good! So good! So good! So good! So good! I want to repeat it ten thousand times!" 

"All the songs the host performs tonight are his original creations. Isn't that impressive?" 

"Is this for real, music collage doesn't even compare to this, right?" 

"Hmph, what's a music collage? Our Lu Fei can easily drop a song that surpasses them all." 

"Surpass them all? You guys can really hype it up. If every song is original in the live streaming, and each one is good, I'll eat my keyboard!" 

"Waiting to eat my keyboard!" 

"Watching someone eat their keyboard; everyone pay attention to your formation below." 

"Watching someone eat their keyboard +1!"

"Watching someone eat their keyboard +2!" 

"Watching someone eat their keyboard +3!" 

"Watching." 

While there was a unanimous wave of applause and praise, it was mixed with skepticism. After all, many viewers were casual visitors rather than loyal fans, inevitably leading to differing opinions. 

Such skepticism was quite normal. The current pop music scene is not like that of the 80s and 90s; the power of originality has long since waned. Most idol stars in the music industry imitate Western, Japanese, and South Korean styles, habitually bringing foreign works over for cover. 

This saves time and effort while pleasing fans, allowing them to rake in money hand over fist. 

In this atmosphere, there haven't been many classic works produced in the country in recent years. Fast-paced songs, rap, and the so-called Divine Songs have become temporarily popular, flooding the scene with noise and a restless aura. 

Lu Chen's original folk songs were evidently not like that. Although the audience might not be professionals and couldn't articulate much, they could listen with their ears and feel with their hearts. Good songs aren't defined by mere words. 

However, during the two-hour live-streaming session, he wouldn't only be singing three or four songs. Even if all of them were original, who would believe they were all masterpieces? 

Thus came the doubts of the casual viewers! 

But they didn't understand Lu Chen, nor did they grasp the confidence that Lu Family's fanbase had in him. As a result, they were immediately met with the merciless barrage of countless Fish Fans— waiting to see someone eat their keyboard! 

Lu Chen certainly noticed the explosive comments on the screen, but he simply smiled at them. 

Whether it was doubt or ridicule, the most foolish response would be to retaliate with arguments, which would disrupt his rhythm and waste precious time in the live streaming. If there were media judging panel members watching on-site, that would significantly lower his score. 

This PK theme show was extremely important to Lu Chen, and he was very clear-headed. 

Want to steer the rhythm? Forget it! 

"Everyone, please stop watching, because the next song is one I think you'll definitely like." 

"Especially for the guys, this song is written for you!" 

"Of course, the ladies shouldn't be upset, as the third song will be dedicated to the most beautiful and adorable among you!" 

"Please listen to 'Sleeping in the Bunk Above Me!'" 

As soon as Lu Chen's words fell, a new movie scene appeared on the live streaming screen, featuring a new edited music video! 

The direction of the comments instantly changed, and no one paid attention to the poor guy who had been crushed into dust. 

"My brother!" 

"I've seen this movie; I went to see it with my ex-girlfriend." 

"Ex-girlfriend? You should have gone with your bro; that would've been more fun!" 

"Get lost!" 

"Everyone, listen to the song!" 

"Forever and ever supporting Lu Fei!" 

"Long live the guys, long live the new song, long live Lu Fei!" 

"The ladies express regret; we feel sorry for the host." 

"Sleeping in the Bunk Above Me? Haha, the one sleeping above me is a fat guy; I always worry the bed will collapse." 

"Brothers." 

"My Brother" and 'Nineteen Years of Youth Commemoration' both belong to the city youth film genre. The former's box office was far lower than the latter's, but its reputation far exceeded it, receiving countless accolades when it was released last year. 

The film's story revolves around two male friends who fall for the same girl at school and then agree to compete after graduation, embarking on different life paths as a result. 

'My Brother' is very inspirational, with an unexpected ending. The two lead actors performed exceptionally well and both won the Best Male Protagonist award at the 2014 Capital University Student Film Festival for this film. 

As soon as Lu Chen released the edited film video, someone immediately called out its name. 

That was exactly the effect he wanted to achieve! 

As the prelude began to play, the singing followed. 

"Sleeping in the bunk above me, 

Silent and unnoticed you. 

The questions you once asked me, 

Now no one brings them up again. 

The brother who shared his smokes with me, 

The one who shared our joyful past, 

You always guessed my coin wrong, 

Shaking your head, saying this is a very Godly secret. 

The letters you sent are becoming increasingly polite, 

Never mentioning love, 

You say you have many friends now, 

Yet no longer worry about those matters…" 

At 8:17 PM, in 'Whale TV' Lu Fei's live streaming room, online popularity: 463,660. 

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