"Mr. Zhao, who is it?" someone asked.
"The artist side said a newcomer named Gong Ju Ren is preparing to debut. Could it be him?"
Old Yuan, being experienced, had heard more about company affairs.
"That's right, it's Gong Ju Ren," Zhao Yuan said lightly.
"Debuting through this small competition is also a good choice."
Old Yuan nodded.
Generally, the best way for newcomers to debut was to participate in competitions.
Some entertainment companies would spend a lot of money to enter talent shows to promote new artists.
These talent shows were the best way to debut. If the newcomer had strong abilities or looked good, they could quickly accumulate fans.
Of course, not every newcomer had such resources.
Therefore, entertainment companies would sign up less important newcomers for these small competitions.
"However, Li Yun Chuan is a top-tier singer. Even if we participate, we can forget about winning the championship."
"It's a shame. If we win the championship in this 'Confession Season' again, the people from Xing Hui will be able to speak more confidently in the group chat."
Before, the group chat was dominated by Zhan Fang Entertainment and Hai An Entertainment boasting. Xing Hui people could at most make a brief appearance.
But earlier, Su Yu's song "Later" surpassed Hai An Entertainment's Zhao Zhi Cheng in ranking, which made the Xing Hui people feel extremely satisfied.
If they could snatch the championship from Li Yun Chuan this time.
It would mean that both major entertainment companies in Shuang Qing City had been defeated by Xing Hui.
The Xing Hui team would feel even more thrilled.
Old Yuan suddenly became interested and asked Zhao Yuan with a smile, "By the way, Mr. Zhao, who wrote the song this time?"
As a producer, his primary concern was the songwriter.
After Old Yuan asked, everyone turned their curious gazes towards Zhao Yuan.
The coolness on Zhao Yuan's face disappeared, and a faint smile curved her lips.
She scanned the room, her gaze finally settling on Su Yu.
"Well, it's him again."
What?
Su Yu again?
Everyone was stunned for a moment.
They were all industry insiders and naturally knew that writing a song took a considerable amount of time.
But Su Yu's previous song was released only a few days ago, and he was about to release another one.
"Mr. Zhao, you're not joking, are you..."
Old Yuan was also very surprised.
"Do I look like someone who jokes?" Zhao Yuan's cool demeanor returned, and she turned to leave.
After she left, the office became much livelier.
Colleagues who had been watching from afar also gathered around.
"Su Yu, are you really releasing another song?"
"Kid, are you that amazing?"
"With your song release speed, how can the rest of us slack off..."
"If you snatch the championship from Li Yun Chuan this time..."
"Haha, then we can really show off in the group chat."
Su Yu felt a bit embarrassed by their praise.
He scratched his head and said humbly, "Don't get your hopes too high. He's a top-tier singer."
Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing his words.
Although Li Yun Chuan and Zhao Zhi Cheng were both top-tier singers, Li Yun Chuan had debuted earlier and had significantly more fans than Zhao Zhi Cheng.
It was indeed difficult to snatch the championship from him.
The reason Su Yu's song "Later" took off was not only due to its excellent quality but also the movie's popularity, coupled with Zhao Yuan providing ample promotional resources.
However, this "Confession Season" was different. Without a fan base, it was easy to be drowned out by the numerous submitted works in the early stages.
"Alright, alright, let's not put too much pressure on Su Yu."
"Exactly. It's already amazing that he's achieved this as a newcomer."
"I vaguely recall that when I first joined the industry, no one even wanted the songs I wrote, even if I gave them away for free..."
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Girls' dormitory.
Lin Yan Yu was on the phone with her agent.
"Yan Yu, have you been getting close to a guy from your school recently?" Li Fang asked tentatively.
"You mean Su Yu? I have indeed been spending a lot of time with him lately."
Thinking of Su Yu, Lin Yan Yu couldn't help but smile.
She wondered what excuse she should use to find her "dog" next time.
"Yan Yu, it's not that I'm interfering in your personal life, but you've only debuted not long ago, and this is the peak of your career..."
"Sister Fang, I won't give up the person I love for my career."
Before Li Fang could finish, Lin Yan Yu directly interrupted her.
Others might adopt a single persona to increase fan engagement, but Lin Yan Yu wouldn't do that.
In her opinion, the most important things for a singer were their work and their skills.
She could wake up early every day to practice her vocals or run for hours on a treadmill to improve her lung capacity.
However, she wouldn't give up Su Yu for the sake of so-called "husband fans."
In her heart, Su Yu would always come first, and she wanted to announce to the world that Su Yu was her boyfriend, Lin Yan Yu.
"That's not what I meant. I just thought, could we take things slower? Expose it after you've stabilized your position?"
"Your relationship with Su Yu almost trended on Weibo. Luckily, I managed to suppress it. At this crucial juncture, if your scandal breaks out, how will we compete with Zhang Ting Ting..."
Li Fang knew Lin Yan Yu's temperament, so she explained to her earnestly.
As her agent, Li Fang naturally knew that Lin Yan Yu was different from ordinary artists.
If she wanted to become famous, she only needed to ask her father, Lin Chao Yang, and she would have plenty of resources.
Huang Chao Music, as one of China's largest entertainment companies, could easily promote someone to stardom.
However, Lin Yan Yu chose to strike out on her own, completely refusing to rely on her father's resources. This showed her self-determination.
But, during this critical period, Lin Yan Yu was determined to win this championship. If a scandal broke out, fan votes would surely decrease, which would be very disadvantageous for Lin Yan Yu.
"Sister Fang, you don't need to persuade me. If winning the championship means I can't see Su Yu, then I'd rather not have this championship."
Lin Yan Yu's tone was very firm.
She firmly believed that her efforts were no less than Zhang Ting Ting's, and her abilities were no inferior. It was yet to be seen who would win or lose.
Singing competitions were meant to be proven through one's voice.
Love-struck?
I, Lin Yan Yu, am love-struck, and I like Su Yu.
What I want are fans who like my work, not fans who like me as a person.
Therefore, if those fans leave, I won't feel any heartache.
"Alright, I'll try my best to keep the news suppressed..."
Li Fang sighed helplessly.
She knew that was all she could do.
Suddenly, she became very curious about Su Yu. Just how outstanding was this young man to make Lin Yan Yu act this way?
After hanging up the phone.
Lin Yan Yu called Jiang Xiao E again.
"Xiao E, did you ask about Teacher Ting Yu like I asked you to before?"
Several days had passed, and Jiang Xiao E hadn't replied. Time was running out.
"Ah, I'm so sorry. I forgot about it because of running events these past few days. I'll go see him as soon as I get back to Shuang Qing City tomorrow!" Jiang Xiao E was stunned for a moment, then quickly apologized.
Her new song had just become popular, and she was also cooperating with the production team for promotions. She had been running around outside these past few days.
"Mhm, mhm, thank you for your trouble. I'll treat you to a meal when you get back."
"Hehe, no problem."
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