The post had already garnered over 600 likes, and its views were likely in the tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions.
Shen Jianbin couldn't see the exact data, but the sheer volume of likes, shares, and comments made him green with envy.
The comments section was flooded with memes and jokes, and even several well-known bloggers had joined in, all trying to ride the video's popularity to gain traffic.
* "I thought it was a romance at first, but it turned out to be a legal education video."
* "These lyrics are so profound. Love isn't something you can just buy on demand. Study the law before you try to buy it."
* "I've never heard of 'dowry paid daily' before. This story is truly a new level of absurdity."
* "Old Xie is hilarious. Big Fei and Sister Huan ditched you, so you went solo to... *that*, huh?"
* "Police: 'Please, continue your performance.'"
* "What's this song called? I've never heard it before!"
* "Wang Xiaoyan, *Love for Sale*. You're welcome."
* "The comments section is such a pain. I had to scroll forever to find the song title."
* "..."
As Shen Jianbin read the comments, he was also scrolling through them, trying to find the song title.
After finding the song title, he immediately opened a music streaming platform and started searching.
His expression darkened slightly when he saw the composer's name.
*Big Fei wrote this?*
*When did he start writing songs in this style?*
Shen Jianbin directly played the song on his phone.
"You sold my love, forced me to leave
In the end, when I learned the truth, my tears fell
You sold my love, you carry a guilty conscience
No matter how much affection I give, it can't be bought back..."
As he listened, Shen Jianbin's face grew increasingly grim.
*This is so tacky, so utterly kitschy.*
But he understood that the more kitschy a song was, the more likely it was to go viral on short video platforms.
Big Fei had already surprised him by writing "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Trend."
He'd thought that was the limit of Big Fei's kitsch, but this song, "Love for Sale," had once again shattered his expectations.
The video's massive success was largely due to this background music.
The singer, Wang Xiaoyan, was unknown and had only released this one song, yet it had soared to third place on the online music charts.
Shen Jianbin clenched his fist, his eyes narrowing.
*Big Fei is leaving me no room to breathe!*
***
Seeing the video go viral, Xie Yujun was utterly shocked.
His previous videos had never exceeded ten million views, and his likes had never surpassed one million.
This time, the comments were approaching one million, all thanks to the massive traffic generated by the song "Love for Sale."
At first, the song sounded vulgar, but the more he listened, the more addictive it became. For short videos, background music was the soul.
Previously, Xie Yujun's videos had no background music, relying solely on plot and acting to attract viewers. This time, simply adding the song caused his follower count to skyrocket past two million.
Xie Yujun was truly grateful that Big Fei had discovered him in the vast sea of creators. Otherwise, he might still be at home enduring his wife's scorn.
His account gained a million followers in just a few hours, and he expected to gain another two million by the same time the next day.
Not only did Xie Yujun's account gain followers, but Wang Xiaoyan's account also saw an increase of several hundred thousand followers.
Wang Xiaoyan only had one work: the recently released "Love for Sale." The video showed her singing in the recording studio, with Wang Zhi recording her live.
"Holy shit, such a cheesy song being sung by such a beautiful girl? I can't accept this."
"Little sister, how old are you? Have you ever experienced the pain of love to sing 'Love for Sale' like this?"
"I've already followed you. I'll give you seven days to win me over. Don't be ungrateful."
"Check his bio—another newcomer from Liangyin Media. Big Fei's company is full of beauties."
"The grandmaster of old perverts, you think that title was given for nothing? When will I get to experience Big Fei's joy?"
"So Big Fei wrote 'Love for Sale'? This completely shatters my perception of him."
"What can you do? Big Fei is just that versatile—can grace the hall and cook in the kitchen."
***
Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
Male Dormitory 508.
This dorm had become a viral tourist spot, with many people coming to take photos and check in. It was the former residence of Big Fei and Tian Yingxiong.
Four young men lay on their beds, chatting.
"After attending Big Fei's lecture, I've decided to prepare for my master's degree."
"You're just starting to prepare? I've been ready for ages."
"The master's exam isn't that easy. I advise you to improve your musical taste first. Look at what you listen to—how do you expect to get into the Central Conservatory of Music?"
With that, Old Fourth put on his headphones and immersed himself in a sea of music.
The other two exchanged glances, and Old Third immediately understood. He quietly crouched down, crept to Old Fourth's bed, and snatched off his headphones.
After listening to the music inside, he burst out laughing.
"You're fucking listening to 'Love for Sale'? And you talk to me about musical taste?"
Old Fourth rolled his eyes. "What the hell do you know? This is about appreciating both refined and popular tastes. It's a song Big Fei wrote, and our junior schoolmate sang it. Didn't you know?"
"We know, we know. You're hoarding it, aren't you? Share it so we can all listen."
"Alright, alright."
The quiet dorm was filled with the familiar melody of "Love isn't something you can buy, just because you want to..."
At first, they held back, but soon they couldn't resist humming along. Seeing no one was pretending anymore, the entire 508 dorm burst into full-throated singing.
One song, "Love for Sale," echoed throughout the male dormitory!
***
That evening, *Bright Sword* aired.
Wei Heshang was killed.
Li Yunlong slammed his cup down.
"If I don't avenge this, I, Li Yunlong, swear I'm not human! Inform the First Battalion to assemble!"
"Let me tell you, Kong Erlengzi, don't think I'll back down even if the division commander himself comes to beg! I've been lenient with you! Push me too far, and I'll take down your entire New First Regiment!"
"Xie Baoqing, Xie Baoqing, why did you have to provoke Li Yunlong?"
Li Yunlong's swift beheading of the Black Cloud Fortress's second-in-command immediately sparked heated debate online.
***
"Does anyone know the address of Liangyin Media? I'm sending Big Fei razor blades immediately."
"I'm still heartbroken about Xiuqin's death, and now they've killed off the Monk too. I'm so upset, aaaaaah!"
"Did anyone watch closely? The guy holding the gun when the Monk died looked like Big Fei."
"You might be right. I felt like it was him at the time, but I wasn't paying close enough attention."
"That bastard Big Fei not only wrote Wei Heshang to death, but he also had to kill him personally?"
"Hahaha, is that true? I'm going to subscribe to Search Rabbit Video tomorrow to check it out."
"It's a shame the Monk died, but that's the brutality of war. I think this scene was actually well-shot. Li Yunlong just kills him without hesitation. If this were *True Colors of the Anti-Japanese War* next door, they'd definitely have to consider the bigger picture."
"Don't even mention *True Colors of the Anti-Japanese War*. Nobody watches that show anymore. They've even pulled it from prime time."
***
Search Rabbit Video.
Lu Duoduo said excitedly, "President Ji, our download numbers have surpassed seven hundred million!"
Ji Tienan nodded in satisfaction. The recent plot twists in *Bright Sword* had been particularly captivating. Whenever the daily plot was exceptionally gripping, their download numbers would surge the next day, and member subscriptions would also skyrocket.
"How much revenue will we distribute to them this week?"
"Approximately twenty million."
"When you make the payment, go in person. Get close to Big Fei and the others, and subtly probe whether they have any plans for their next series."
"Tell Big Fei I can offer him a sponsor, and the price is negotiable. We can also guarantee him a minimum contract."
Lu Duoduo nodded. Going to Liangyin Media to discuss business was her favorite part of the job.
Search Rabbit Video's recent traffic surge was entirely due to *Bright Sword*. Once the series ended and the hype faded, their download growth would likely slow down significantly.
To maintain this momentum, they needed to keep producing hit shows.
Big Fei's two recent series had been incredibly popular. They had to secure the rights to his next project.
***
When Lu Duoduo arrived at Liangyin Media, she discovered another uninvited guest had come with her.
It was Yan Chaoxu, the director of Youmei Video.
Yan Chaoxu didn't recognize her, but she knew him well.
*What was a Youmei Video person doing here?*
As they reached the elevator, Lu Duoduo quickly stepped inside.
Seeing Yan Chaoxu also about to enter, she suddenly blocked the doorway.
"Sorry, uncle, could you wait for the next one?"
Yan Chaoxu frowned. "The elevator's empty. Why should I wait?"
Lu Duoduo's eyes darted as she said, "I have diarrhea. I might fart something really stinky soon, and I wouldn't want to fumigate you."
Yan Chaoxu looked speechless. "It's fine. I'll be there quickly."
"Wait!"
Seeing that this wouldn't deter him, Lu Duoduo decided to pull out the big guns.
"Actually, I'm not alone in this elevator. It'll be a bit crowded if you come in."
Lu Duoduo looked at Yan Chaoxu with a complex expression, her gaze full of unspoken meaning.
Yan Chaoxu's eyes widened in alarm as he glanced into the elevator.
*What is she getting at? Is there a ghost in here?*
"Alright, alright, you go ahead. I'll take the next one."
"Thanks, uncle."
After the elevator door closed, Yan Chaoxu hesitated for a moment before deciding against taking the elevator. *I'll just take the stairs—consider it a workout.*
Once in the office, Lu Duoduo reported the week's revenue share. The finance department immediately transferred the funds.
"President Liang, Brother Fei, have you started planning your next project? We can sign the contract early, and President Ji said we can guarantee you a minimum of ten million."
"In other words, if you exclusively stream your next series on our platform, we'll guarantee you at least ten million, regardless of profit or loss."
Liang Yin was surprised. She hadn't expected Search Rabbit Video to offer such a deal.
*This is practically like having a sponsor, isn't it?*
Lin Chudong replied, "I appreciate your sincerity. However, I haven't started planning my next project yet and have been quite busy lately."
"If I were to start filming, it would likely be next month."
Lu Duoduo said, "That's fine. Please contact me immediately when you're ready. Don't let another company get the jump on us."
"I saw an uninvited guest outside earlier. Brother Fei, if there's anything, please keep me informed. We can discuss the compensation later."
At that moment, Yan Chaoxu stood at the entrance of Liangyin Media.
Seeing Lu Duoduo in the room, his expression turned peculiar.
*What is she doing here?*
Lu Duoduo whispered, "President Liang, Brother Fei, I'll take my leave now. Don't tell him who I am."
With that, she rose and walked toward the door. As she brushed past Yan Chaoxu, she murmured,
"They asked me to thank you. They'll personally escort you home later."
After saying this, Lu Duoduo continued on her way.
Yan Chaoxu's eyes widened, and a sudden chill ran down his spine.
"President Liang, who was that girl just now?"
Liang Yin blinked in confusion. "What are you talking about? There's no one here."
Cold sweat suddenly drenched Yan Chaoxu's face.
***
After a few minutes, Yan Chaoxu was seated on the sofa, chatting casually with Lin Chudong and the others. His purpose was clear: he wanted to secure the rights to Lin Chudong's next project.
Unfortunately, Youmei Video was far from their first choice, or even their second.
They had initially rejected *Beginning*, and this time, *Bright Sword* was the first project Yan Chaoxu had refused to collaborate on with them.
Now, as they sought to secure a third project, even the most generous offer wouldn't make Lin Chudong prioritize them.
Though his stance was firm, he maintained a professional facade.
He politely sent Yan Chaoxu on his way. It was evident that the man was desperate to sign Lin Chudong for his next project, but having missed the previous two opportunities, he was now competing with a long line of suitors.
Just the attitude of Search Rabbit Video alone had already won Lin Chudong's favor.
They were offering a guaranteed 10 million yuan, even for a terrible drama. That kind of treatment, Youmei Video would never offer, and Tianxun Video even less so.
Yan Chaoxu had actually anticipated this outcome, but he had to try anyway. If they had offered a more generous deal, he believed Big Fei wouldn't have passed up the money.
What he never imagined was that the young woman who had come earlier would be from Search Rabbit Video.
After leaving Liangyin Media, Wang Zhi escorted him to the elevator.
When the elevator doors opened to reveal an empty car, Yan Chaoxu's face paled.
"Mr. Yan, the elevator's here," Wang Zhi said.
Yan Chaoxu swallowed hard and replied, "I think I'll take the stairs. A little exercise."
With that, he strode into the stairwell and descended with surprising speed.
Wang Zhi watched him go, utterly bewildered. *This guy's a bit odd. No wonder Brother Fei didn't want to work with him.*
***
Liang Yin asked, "Big Fei, have you thought about your next project? What are you planning to shoot?"
Lin Chudong replied, "For my next project, I'm going to take the lead myself."
Liang Yin's eyes lit up. "Really? Your screen debut? You'll be playing the male lead this time, right?"
Lin Chudong nodded. "Something like that, but I'm planning to play a villain. I'll need a few kids, around twelve or thirteen years old. If they're on the smaller side, fourteen or fifteen would work too."
Liang Yin nodded. "Okay, I'll mention it to Old Uncle tomorrow and ask him to find some."
"This is your first film, after all. We need to take it seriously."
***
In recent days, Lin Chudong had taken some time off to record *I Can Do It 48*. The first two episodes featured other teams and didn't include Big Fei.
The show's popularity remained strong, but it was unfortunately overshadowed by *A Year on the Farm*. This time, Big Fei completed his recording, and Director Yan was generous, transferring all the fees promptly. The settlement was nearly complete.
Liang Yin's funds had once again surpassed 100 million yuan, reaching 110 million.
Looking at Beijing's housing prices, Liang Yin was seriously tempted to buy an apartment.
But Big Fei wouldn't allow it. Otherwise, knowing her personality, she would have bought an entire building and become a landlady.
Yao Qiang walked out of his office and announced, "President Lin, President Liang, the game is finished. Shall we all test it out?"
Lin Chudong nodded. "Come on, everyone who's free should help test the game. Note down any issues, and we'll compile them to report to Lao Yao later."
Wang Zhi clenched his fists, a hint of excitement on his face. "It's time for me to show my stuff again!"
Wang Zhi had performed impressively in *Dance Revolution* last time, and with his years of gaming experience, he certainly had the talent.
Guo Xiaoliang sneered, "This time, I'm going to crush you."
Lin Chudong smiled. "This isn't a competitive game. Just play it yourselves and tell us if you have any issues."
Everyone clicked on the file Yao Qiang had sent and launched the game.
The first thing they saw was a pink interface. Photos of several beautiful women scrolled endlessly across the screen, with a "Start Game" button on the right.
Seeing pictures of Liang Yin and Jia Lu made Wang Zhi feel a little embarrassed. This was the office, after all. He couldn't stare too long. At home, he would have definitely taken more time to admire them.
He quickly clicked "Start Game," telling himself, *I'm the vice president. I need to act professionally. This is just a game test!*
He glanced back and saw Guo Xiaoliang taking photos of the screen with his phone.
*Holy shit... how despicable!*
*And so stupid! Why not just take a screenshot?*
*Employees are just employees. Even as their leader, I'm still a cut above him.*
Wang Zhi clicked into the game and switched to first-person view.
He found himself in a clean, tidy room. Then, Lin Chudong's voice came through.
"Damn, my head really hurts..."
Big Fei's voice was unmistakable. He was originally cast as the male lead and later dubbed the voice lines himself.
Even though his face wasn't shown, that distinctive voice was instantly recognizable.
Wang Zhi was a bit bewildered. *This opening feels like watching a TV drama, doesn't it?*
Then, options appeared on the screen, allowing him to examine various objects in the room. This marked the true beginning of the game.
After some searching, he picked up a pair of underwear from the floor. Then, Jia Lu, wearing a white shirt, entered the scene.
Seeing this, Wang Zhi felt a surge of blood to his face.
*Good grief, this is too awkward!*
With Jia Lu sitting right beside him, it was hard to stay immersed in the game.
Jia Lu was also engrossed in playing, but when she noticed everyone staring at her, her face instantly flushed crimson. She quickly stood up and said,
"I'm going to the bathroom!"
After Jia Lu left, Wang Zhi finally relaxed. *To be fair, the Jia Lu in the camera feed is quite pretty.*
Beside her name, it read: Zheng Ziyan.
*Just a little bit of drama to spice things up.*
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