novelraw Chapter 57 Reactions from All Sides, Undercurrents Flowing
Chapter 57 Reactions from All Sides, Undercurrents Flowing
"Chinese Language" has become a hit.
The show "The Voice of China" has always been quite popular, but it doesn't have a single song that meets the standards of a hit song, and it lacks a truly exceptional stage performance that will break out of the public eye.
The duet performance by Yu Nuannuan and Liao Yuzhu filled this void.
After the finale of "The Voice of China" aired, "Chinese Language" immediately topped the trending searches and debuted at number one on Tencent Music's new song chart.
Discussions about "Chinese Language" are rampant in various music communities.
Netizens are discussing the clever combination of tongue twisters and pop music.
Music bloggers analyzed the ethnic musical instrument elements and cultural themes in the arrangement.
Music critics have been praising the song's potential to become a Golden Melody Award winner.
"Holy crap, tongue twisters can be played like this? This idea is amazing!"
"I got hooked after just one listen; all I could think of was 'a wide carrying pole and a long bench,' it's so catchy!"
"This is true cultural confidence! Listening to this song makes me feel proud!"
"This song is not only popular, but also has a positive message. I feel it has the potential to be one of the top ten songs of the year."
Yu Nuannuan and Liao Yuzhu's names are put together again, but this time it's not about rivals or putting each other down, but a powerful alliance and a perfect collaboration.
The gloom of the semi-finals was swept away, and the two proved their strength with a wonderful performance.
Of course, the name of the lyricist and composer Lin Yi was also repeatedly mentioned by netizens.
"Teacher Lin's skills are indeed extraordinary."
"By the way, when is Professor Lin going to be recognized as a master? I'll vote for you."
Fun fact: A musician's ranking is not determined by fan votes.
……
Shanghai, Wuyou Media, Ye Wanfeng's office.
Ye Wanfeng impatiently tapped out musical notes, her fingers tapping the screen with increasing force.
"The collaboration between Sister Bamboo and Nuannuan is amazing!"
"Chinese Language" yyds
"The haters were proven wrong, weren't they? Our Sister Bamboo is truly amazing!"
Such comments are ubiquitous in the comments section.
Liao Yuzhu's public image has undergone a complete 180-degree turnaround compared to a week ago when she was ridiculed for her stage mishap and fan infighting.
"Damn it!" Ye Wanfeng slammed her iPhone onto the desk.
He spent a lot of money hiring online trolls and stirring up trouble, but it all turned out to pave the way for others.
This feeling of doing all the work for someone else made him so angry his liver ached.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He picked up the landline and dialed an internal short number: "Have Lillian come to my office."
Not long after, a glamorous and sophisticated female news anchor knocked on the door and entered. "Mr. Ye, you wanted to see me?"
Ye Wanfeng looked her up and down a few times: "I'm very angry right now. Perform well, and I'll arrange a featured spot on the homepage next week."
The female anchor stiffened almost imperceptibly: "Okay, Mr. Ye."
She outwardly agreed, but where Ye Wanfeng couldn't see, a fleeting look of disgust flashed across her face.
If it weren't for the money and platform recommendations, no one would bother serving this greasy guy.
……
Penguin Video, Director Zhuo's office.
Director Zhuo looked at the newly released data report of the "Heavenly Voice" finals, his face showing undisguised surprise.
He had previously dedicated an entire day to giving the homepage banner recommendation slot to the "Voice of Heaven" finale, purely out of respect for Lin Yi, as a way of returning a favor.
Although "The Voice of China" is a good music variety show, its popularity is just so-so.
For long-form video platforms like Tencent Video, dramas are the core, while variety shows are just a supplement.
However, this data report shows that the final episode of The Voice of China not only had a much higher number of plays than previous episodes, but also had an absurdly high peak number of online viewers and interaction data.
More importantly, the period following the broadcast of the program attracted a considerable number of new users to Tencent Video.
"This Lin Yi..." Director Zhuo took off his glasses, rubbed his temples, and felt a little uneasy.
The results were better than expected, but unfortunately, this was the final, and the show had already ended.
The program failed to retain these newly attracted users.
Looking at the user growth curve summarized at the end of the report, his admiration for Lin Yi rose even higher.
This person is not only ingenious in creating long-running dramas, but one of his songs can easily make a program popular.
……
Penguin Video, Director Li's office.
Director Li had just put down his teacup when sunlight fell on his face, and an irrepressible smile appeared on his lips.
"Battle Through the Heavens" became an instant hit upon its premiere, with its popularity soaring and all data meeting expectations.
This S+ blockbuster production is a project he was in charge of, and now that it has achieved such outstanding results, his influence within the group has also risen, almost rivaling that of the newly appointed Director Zhuo.
"Hmph, Zhuo Yuanhang..." Director Li muttered to himself, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes.
During this period, he even walked with a straighter back.
But this good mood didn't last long.
The secretary knocked and entered, bringing the latest platform data report. Director Li casually flipped through it, his gaze lingering on one line.
The Grand Finale of "The Voice of Heaven"...
The show's explosive popularity exceeded his expectations. The number of views, interaction data, and even the number of new users attracted were all unusually high.
Director Li frowned.
The "Heavenly Voice" project was originally handled by another director in the platform's content department.
Logically speaking, a variety show of this caliber shouldn't be causing such a stir.
But then, Director Zhuo intervened.
Director Li clearly remembers that it was Director Zhuo who personally applied to the Operations Director and managed to squeeze out a whole day of homepage banner recommendations to promote the show's finale.
"Zhuo Yuanhang..." Director Li murmured the name, his gaze gradually darkening.
He originally thought that Director Zhuo's support for "The Voice of Heaven" was purely out of consideration for Lin Yi, the head of Earth Entertainment, and to repay a personal favor.
Now it seems that it's probably not that simple.
This is a signal.
This marks the beginning of Director Zhuo's efforts to win over other powerful cadres, expand his influence within the platform, and cultivate his own faction.
Director Li's heart tightened suddenly.
If Director Zhuo successfully wins over the others, it will be extremely difficult for him to find an opportunity to oust Director Zhuo and take the position of director himself.
He took a deep breath, leaned back in his chair, and frowned even more deeply.
Now he holds the blockbuster project "Battle Through the Heavens," and his popularity is soaring. His influence has increased dramatically, and he can almost rival Director Zhuo.
But how long can this momentum last?
Director Li was well aware that the popularity of a TV series is cyclical.
No matter how popular "Battle Through the Heavens" is, it will eventually come to an end.
Once the show ends and the hype dies down, the temporary influence he gained from the project will recede as quickly as the tide.
Director Zhuo is different.
Director Zhuo is the chief executive officer of Tencent Video's content side, and the power that comes with this position is fundamental.
Even if the first season of "Detective X" ends, his authority as the director will not be diminished much.
His proposal to push the platform to put pressure on Tianxing Entertainment during a previous meeting was rejected because he had not yet fully consolidated his power and lacked sufficient supporters at the senior management meeting.
What now?
Looking at the exceptionally impressive data for "The Sound of Nature" on the report, Director Li felt even more anxious.
Director Zhuo's move not only repaid a favor but also subtly woven his network of relationships.