Perfect Superstar.

"Beauty, oh beauty, so lovable, 

Where have you come from, my love? 

You're here for us, don't go away, 

Please stay and don't break my heart today! 

Beauty, oh beauty, so lovable, 

Sent to us as if from a dream, 

You're here for us, don't go away, 

Please don't cause my heart to scream!"

With a lively, passionate intro, the exotic melody blended Latin, West Asian, and Bohemian influences, instantly captivating everyone who heard it. The music was like tasting a sweet wine, spreading a delightful flavor across the senses. Its unique rhythm and straightforward lyrics gave it an irresistible charm.

Holding his guitar, Lu Chen sang 'Beauty' with casual ease, like a wandering bard serenading his beloved in a distant tavern. This new song perfectly showcased his mastery of guitar techniques, blending complex fingerstyles to enhance the melody's character, leaving listeners in awe.

"Beauty, the world's changing so fast, 

Is your beauty still here to last? 

Let's not hesitate, it's time we act, 

Don't waste this moment we've amassed. 

Beauty, the world's changing so fast, 

Is your beauty here to last? 

Now's the time, don't let it slip by, 

Tell me if you understand why!"

In the video, Baby Qing'er held her cheek with her hand, her beautiful eyes wide open as she intently listened to this new song. A delighted and moved expression crossed her face and a hint of shyness appeared in her expression as if she'd just received an unexpected kiss.

Lu Chen was thoroughly enjoying himself. This song hadn't originally been in his playlist; like 'Fly Even Higher', he pulled it out on a whim to tease the "Qing Beauty," and it couldn't have fit better.

As soon as 'Beauty' finished, the screen exploded with comments and Fish Balls.

"That was amazing!"

"Beauty, oh beauty, so lovable. Please don't go away!"

"Where are the lyrics? I want to learn this to sing for my girlfriend!"

"It has such a Bohemian vibe. The streamer is so talented!"

"I feel like everyone else's flirting game is so weak; they should all learn from Lu Fei!"

"Get together! Get together!"

"I love this song, even more than 'Dust In The Wind' or 'Cinderella'."

"Love +1!"

Baby Qing'er clapped her hands and laughed, "It was beautiful. Thank you, Lu Fei! I hope to hear more wonderful songs next time. But now, I'm heading back. Goodbye!"

To become 'Whale TV''s top female streamer, Baby Qing'er relied on more than her looks and singing. She was clever, able to seize the moment and navigate it wisely. Her spontaneous collaboration with Lu Chen generated a burst of excitement, which would help her maintain and even boost her popularity.

But she kept it smartly brief, knowing her fanbase wouldn't appreciate her staying too long. Returning now kept the energy high and maintained her loyal fans' attention.

Creating just a hint of jealousy among her supporters without overdoing it required a fine balance, and Baby Qing'er handled it perfectly.

"Goodbye!" Lu Chen set down his guitar and waved.

Perhaps because they shared the same profession, Lu Chen could guess her intentions fairly accurately. But he held no hard feelings — after all, both had gained what they wanted from this encounter.

As for serenading her with 'Beauty' and winning her heart — that was expecting too much!

So, when Baby Qing'er returned to her room, and her screen filled with dozens of reward notifications, Lu Chen just smiled calmly.

His attention had already shifted because his popularity was about to explode again!

At 9:16 PM, on 'Whale TV''s Lu Fei channel, the online viewership reached: 1,036,210.

For the first time since Lu Chen began his live-streaming career, his viewership surpassed a million!

Though he benefited from Baby Qing'er's visit, this was still a monumental milestone for Lu Fei's streaming channel. Reaching a million viewers put him on par with top-tier streamers, one step closer to elite status. 

Lu Chen's streaming journey on 'Whale TV' had been under a month, and breaking the million-view mark so soon was nothing short of a miracle. His follower count on 'Fish Fans' skyrocketed, reaching a staggering 723,625!

A minute earlier, the homepage leaderboard updated for the fifth time since the PK Live event began, and Lu Chen jumped from 11th to 5th place in one swift leap! The 'Lu Family Army' fans didn't miss this massive achievement and flooded the chat with congratulations.

"Congrats on reaching a million viewers!"

"Haha, 5th place on the leaderboard! Long live Lu Fei! Long live the Lu Family Army!"

"We've secured the Top 5, aiming for the Top 3. We're champions!"

"Everyone, if you've got Fish Balls, send them! If not, send more comments—let's make it count!"

"Top 5 is a lock; I'm thrilled!"

"Greetings from Capital City!"

"Greetings from Chang'an!"

"Greetings from Hu City!"

"Greetings from Hong Kong!"

"Greetings from Xiangnan!"

The excitement in the stream was electric, and Lu Chen was thrilled. Even though his viewership dipped below a million when Baby Qing'er left, countless viewers stayed to watch him.

This was already a tremendous victory!

"Thank you all for the support! The next song is dedicated to our schoolmates who sat by our sides in class."

"A song called 'My Old Classmate'. I hope you enjoy it!"

After all the excitement, Lu Chen's "Graduation Season PK" returned to its theme. He began playing his seventh song, 'My Old Classmate'.

This piece was a shining example of campus folk music, and though Lu Chen had sung it before, many in the audience were hearing it for the first time.

Regardless of whether they were hearing it for the first or fifteenth time, listeners couldn't help but admire Lu Chen's talent.

'Dust in the Wind', 'Sleeping in the Bunk Above Me', 'Cinderella', 'Golden Time of Youth', 'Fly Even Higher', 'Beauty', and now 'My Old Classmate'— all were Lu Chen's original works.

With a few more songs, he could easily release a full album. Remarkably, all these songs shared a coherent style, perfectly suited to the theme of "graduation season." It revealed his deep creative talent!

'Whale TV' had many streamers who could sing or play instruments professionally, had a flair for original music or were even better-looking than Lu Chen. 

However, finding another streamer who could create so many excellent songs, sing and play so well, and look as striking as he did was nearly impossible. Even in the entertainment industry, Lu Chen would be a top-tier talent!

He just hadn't reached stardom yet.

Among the million viewers watching, there were plenty of musically knowledgeable fans who, after discovering Lu Chen and hearing his songs, became devoted followers.

Like gold shining through the sands, true talent always finds its way to brilliance!

After Lu Chen finished 'My Old Classmate', he offered one last song for the night, 'Blue Lotus Flower'. This performance caught the attention of 'Whale TV''s executives, who had been following the PK Live event closely.

In the headquarters of 'Whale Technology' on the 15th floor of Building B3 in the High-tech Industrial Park in Shenhai City, the south wall was covered with HD screens showing each of the 24 active streams.

On the east wall, a large projector screen displayed Lu Fei's live stream video.

"Nothing can stop you from pursuing freedom, a life as boundless as a wild horse, with no burdens weighing on your heart!" 

"You have passed through shadowed years, sometimes feeling lost…" 

Lu Chen's voice rang clearly through the high-fidelity sound system installed in the conference room, reaching the ears of 'Whale TV''s general manager, deputy general manager, streaming director, department managers, and other senior executives seated around the table.

They exchanged glances and whispered among themselves.

(End Of The Chapter)

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