This short video had already garnered over 600 likes, with playback numbers estimated in the tens of millions, even 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 comment section was flooded with memes and jokes, and even several prominent influencers had jumped in, hoping to ride the video's viral wave.
* "At first, I thought it was a romance drama, but it turned out to be a legal education video."
* "These lyrics are so profound: 'Love isn't something you can just buy and sell. Learn the law before you try.'"
* "I've never heard of 'dowry paid daily' before. This story really pushes the boundaries of creativity!"
* "Old Xie is hilarious. Big Fei and Sister Huan ditched you, so you went to... *you know*... on your own, huh?"
* "Police: 'Alright, please continue your performance.'"
* "What's this song? I've never heard it before!"
* "Wang Xiaoyan - 'Love for Sale.' You're welcome."
* "The comments section is a mess. Took me 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, Shen Jianbin immediately opened his music app and started searching.
His expression darkened slightly when he saw the composer's name.
*Big Fei wrote this?*
*Since when did he start writing this kind of stuff?*
Shen Jianbin played the song on his phone.
"You sold my love, forced me to leave
When I finally learned the truth, tears fell like rain
You sold my love, you carry a guilty conscience
No matter how much emotion I pour in, it can never be bought back..."
As he listened, Shen Jianbin's face grew even more somber.
This was truly tacky, dripping with kitsch.
But he understood that the more tacky a song was, the more likely it was to go viral on short-form video platforms.
He had already been astonished when Big Fei wrote "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Trend."
He had thought that was the peak of Big Fei's "tacky" songwriting, but this song, "Love for Sale," had once again shattered his perceptions.
A significant part of the video's success was due to this background music.
The singer, Wang Xiaoyan, was unknown, having released only this one song. Yet it had shot up 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!*
***
Xie Yujun was utterly shocked by the video's viral success.
His previous videos had only reached a maximum of tens of millions of views, with fewer than a million likes.
This time, the comments were approaching a million, all thanks to the massive traffic generated by the song "Love for Sale."
At first listen, the song sounded tacky, but the more he heard it, the more addictive it became. For short videos, background music was the soul.
Previously, Xie Yujun's videos had relied solely on plot and acting to attract viewers. This time, simply adding background music caused his follower count to skyrocket past two million.
At that moment, Xie Yujun felt truly fortunate. If Big Fei hadn't discovered him in the vast sea of creators, he might still be at home, enduring his wife's constant nagging.
His account had gained a million followers in just a few hours, and gaining another two million by the next day seemed entirely possible.
Moreover, it wasn't just Xie Yujun's account that surged in followers; Wang Xiaoyan's account had also gained hundreds of thousands of new followers.
On Wang Xiaoyan's side, there was only one work: the recently released "Love for Sale." The music video was a live recording of her singing in the studio, captured by Wang Zhi on the spot.
"Damn, how can such a cheesy song be 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 a song like 'Love for Sale'?"
"I've already followed you. I'll give you seven days to win me over. Don't be ungrateful."
"Looking at her bio, she's another new artist 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 ever get to experience Big Fei's happiness?"
"So Big Fei actually wrote 'Love for Sale'? This completely overturns my perception of him."
"What can you do? Big Fei is just that all-around capable—can hold his own in any social setting and can cook a mean meal."
***
Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
Male Dorm Room 508.
This dorm room had become a viral tourist attraction, with many people stopping by to take photos and check in. It was where Big Fei and Tian Yingxiong had lived back in the day.
Four young men lay on their beds, chatting idly.
"After attending Big Fei's lecture, I've decided to prepare for graduate school."
"You're just starting to prepare? I've been ready for ages."
"Grad school isn't that easy. I suggest you improve your musical taste first. Look at what you listen to—and you want to get into the Central Conservatory of Music?"
With that, Old Fourth in the dorm 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, tiptoed to Old Fourth's bed, and snatched off his headphones.
After listening to the song, he burst out laughing.
"You're fucking listening to 'Love for Sale'? And you're talking to me about musical taste?"
Old Fourth rolled his eyes. "What do you know? This is universally appreciated! It's a song written by Senior Big Fei and sung by our junior sister. You didn't know?"
"We know, we know! You're hogging it, aren't you? Play it for everyone!"
"Alright, alright."
The quiet dorm room filled with the familiar melody:
*Love isn't something you can buy, no matter how hard you try...*
At first, they stifled their giggles, but soon they couldn't help humming along. Seeing that no one was holding back anymore, the entire 508 dorm crew burst into full-throated singing.
The song "Love for Sale" reverberated through the entire male dormitory!
***
That evening, *Bright Sword* aired.
Wei Monk was killed.
Li Yunlong slammed his cup down.
"If this revenge isn't taken, I, Li Yunlong, swear I'm not human! Gather the First Battalion!"
"Let me tell you, Kong Erlengzi, don't think I'll back down even if the Division Commander comes begging! I've been polite enough to you! If you push me too far, I'll take you and your entire New First Regiment down with me!"
"Xie Baoqing, Xie Baoqing, why did you have to provoke Li Yunlong?"
When Li Yunlong beheaded the second-in-command of Black Cloud Fortress with a single sword strike, it immediately set the internet ablaze.
***
"Does anyone know Liangyin Media's address? I'm sending them 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 you guys watch closely? When the Monk died, the guy holding the gun looked like Big Fei."
"It really does seem like it. I thought so at the time, but I didn't look too closely."
"That bastard Big Fei not only wrote Wei Monk to death, but he's also going to kill him personally?"
"Hahaha, is that true? I'm subscribing to Rabbit Video tomorrow to check it out."
"The Monk's death is a real shame, but it's the brutal reality of war. I think this scene was filmed brilliantly. Li Yunlong kills without hesitation. If this were *True Colors of the Anti-Japanese War* next door, they'd definitely be prioritizing 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 the primetime slots."
***
Rabbit Video.
Lu Duoduo said excitedly, "President Ji, our download count has already surpassed seven hundred million!"
Ji Tienan nodded in satisfaction. The plot of *Bright Sword* had been exceptionally captivating these past few days. Whenever the first day's plot was particularly thrilling, their downloads would surge the next day, and premium subscriptions would also increase significantly.
"How much will we pay out in revenue sharing this week?"
"Approximately twenty million."
"Handle the payment yourself. Get close to Big Fei and his team—try to gauge if they're considering filming another series soon."
"Tell Big Fei I can offer him a sponsor, and we can negotiate the price. We can also offer him a guaranteed contract."
Lu Duoduo nodded. Visiting Liangyin Media to discuss business was her favorite part of the job.
Their recent surge in traffic on Rabbit Video was entirely due to *Bright Sword*. Once the series ended and the hype died down, their download growth would likely slow dramatically.
To maintain this momentum, they needed a steady stream of hit shows.
Big Fei's two recent series had been wildly popular, so they had to secure his next project.
***
When Lu Duoduo arrived at Liangyin Media, she discovered another unexpected guest had come with her.
It was Yan Chaoxu, the director of Youmei Video.
Yan Chaoxu didn't recognize her, but she certainly knew him.
Why would someone from Youmei Video be here?
As the elevator doors opened, Lu Duoduo hurried inside.
Seeing Yan Chaoxu about to follow, she suddenly stepped into the doorway and blocked his path.
"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 around. "I have diarrhea. I might let out some really stinky farts soon, and I don't want to offend you."
Yan Chaoxu was speechless. "It's fine. I'll be there quickly."
"Wait!"
Seeing that even this wouldn't work, Lu Duoduo decided to pull out the big guns.
"Actually, I'm not the only one in this elevator. It'll be a bit crowded if you come in."
With that, Lu Duoduo looked at Yan Chaoxu with a complex expression, her gaze full of suggestion.
Yan Chaoxu's eyes widened in alarm as he glanced nervously into the elevator.
*What does this girl mean? Is there a ghost in here?*
"Alright, alright, you go ahead first. I'll wait for the next one."
"Thanks, uncle."
After closing the elevator door, Yan Chaoxu hesitated for a moment before deciding against taking the elevator after all. He'd take the stairs instead—consider it a workout.
Once in the office, Lu Duoduo reported on the week's revenue share, and the finance department immediately transferred the funds.
"President Liang, Brother Fei, have you started planning your next project? We can sign the contract early. President Ji said we can guarantee you a minimum of ten million."
"That means if your next drama is exclusively broadcast on our platform, we'll pay you at least ten million regardless of profit or loss."
Liang Yin was surprised. *SouTu Video offers this kind of treatment?*
*This is almost like being a sponsor!*
Lin Chudong said, "I can see you're very sincere. However, I haven't started preparing for my next project yet and have been quite busy lately."
"If I were to start filming, it would probably be next month."
Lu Duoduo replied, "That's fine. Please contact me immediately when you're ready. Don't let other companies get ahead of us."
"I saw an uninvited guest outside earlier. Brother Fei, if there's anything you need, please discuss it with me. We can talk about compensation later."
Just then, Yan Chaoxu appeared at the entrance of Liangyin Media.
When he saw Lu Duoduo in the room, his expression turned peculiar.
*What is she doing here?*
Lu Duoduo said softly, "President Liang, Brother Fei, I'll take my leave now. Please don't tell him who I am."
With that, she stood up and walked toward the door. As she brushed past Yan Chaoxu, she murmured,
"They asked me to thank you. They said they'll personally escort you home later."
With that, she continued past him.
Yan Chaoxu's eyes widened, and he suddenly felt a jolt of adrenaline, his hair standing on end.
"President Liang, who was that girl just now?"
Liang Yin paused, then asked, "What are you talking about? There's no one here."
Yan Chaoxu broke out in a cold sweat.
***
After a few minutes, Yan Chaoxu was seated on the sofa, making small talk 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, let alone their second.
They had rejected *Beginning* when it was first submitted, and *Bright Sword* had been the first project Yan Chaoxu had refused to collaborate on with them.
Now that they wanted to secure a third project, even with the most generous offer, Lin Chudong wouldn't prioritize them.
Though he had made up his mind, he still had to maintain proper etiquette.
After some polite evasions, Yan Chaoxu was sent on his way. It was evident he was eager to sign Lin Chudong for his next project, but having missed the previous two opportunities, there were now plenty of other companies vying for his attention.
Not to mention others, even SouTu Video's attitude made Lin Chudong feel quite favorable toward them.
They're offering a guaranteed minimum of ten 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 sufficiently generous deal, he believed Big Fei wouldn't pass it up just for the money.
What he never imagined was that the young woman who had just visited would be from SouTu Video.
After leaving Liangyin Media, Wang Zhi escorted him to the elevator.
When the elevator doors opened, revealing an empty interior, Yan Chaoxu's face suddenly paled.
"Mr. Yan, the elevator's here," Wang Zhi said.
Yan Chaoxu swallowed hard and replied, "I'll take the stairs. Get some exercise."
With that, Yan Chaoxu disappeared into the stairwell, his steps surprisingly brisk.
Wang Zhi was baffled. *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 film?"
Lin Chudong replied, "I'm planning to take the lead in my next film."
Liang Yin was immediately delighted. "Really? Your screen debut? Will you be the male lead this time?"
Lin Chudong nodded. "Something like that. But I'm planning to play a villain. I'll need a few children, around 12 or 13 years old. If they're on the younger side, 14 or 15 will do."
Liang Yin nodded. "Okay, I'll mention it to Old Uncle tomorrow and ask him to find some."
"This is your first film. We have to take it seriously."
***
In recent days, Lin Chudong took some time off to record episodes of *I Can Do It 48*. The first two episodes featured other teams and didn't include Big Fei.
The show remained popular, but it was overshadowed by *A Year on the Farm*. This time, Big Fei completed his recordings, and Director Yan was generous enough to transfer all the fees promptly, settling the accounts almost completely.
Liang Yin's funds once again exceeded 100 million yuan, reaching 110 million yuan.
Looking at Beijing's housing prices, Liang Yin was tempted to buy a property.
But Big Fei wouldn't allow it. Otherwise, given 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 ready. Shall we all test it out?"
Lin Chudong nodded. "Come on, everyone who's free, help test the game. Note down any issues and we'll consolidate them to give to Lao Yao later."
Wang Zhi clenched his fist, his face alight with excitement. "It's time for me to shine again!"
Wang Zhi had performed impressively in *Dance Revolution* last time, thanks to his years of gaming experience and natural talent.
Guo Xiaoliang declared, "This time, I'm going to crush you."
Lin Chudong smiled. "This isn't a competitive game. Just play it yourselves and speak up if you have any issues."
Everyone clicked on the file Yao Qiang sent and entered the game.
The first thing they saw was a pink interface, with photos of several beautiful women scrolling continuously on the screen. To the right, there was a "Start Game" button.
Seeing photos of Liang Yin and Jia Lu made Wang Zhi a little embarrassed. They were in the office, after all, and he couldn't stare at them too long. At home, he would have definitely taken his time to admire them more.
He quickly clicked "Start Game," telling himself, *I'm the vice president, after all. I need to be serious. This is just a game test!*
He glanced back and saw Guo Xiaoliang taking pictures of the screen with his phone.
*Holy shit... How despicable!*
*And so stupid! Why not just take a screenshot?*
*Employees are just employees. Compared to their leader, they're still lacking by a hair.*
Wang Zhi opened the game and switched directly to first-person view.
He saw a clean, tidy room, and then Lin Chudong's voice came through.
"Damn, my head hurts so much..."
Big Fei's voice was unmistakable. He was originally cast as the male lead and even did the post-production voice dubbing.
Even though his face wasn't shown, that distinctive voice was instantly recognizable.
Wang Zhi was a bit bewildered. *Is this like watching a TV show?*
Then, options appeared on the screen, allowing him to examine various items in the room. That's when the game truly began.
After a thorough inspection, he picked up a pair of underwear from the floor. Then, Jia Lu, wearing a white shirt, made her entrance.
Seeing this, Wang Zhi felt a surge of heat rise in his face.
*Good grief, this is so embarrassing!*
Jia Lu was sitting right next to him, which was seriously distracting!
Jia Lu was also engrossed in the game, but when she noticed everyone staring at her, her face flushed crimson. She quickly stood up and said,
"I need to use the restroom!"
After Jia Lu left, Wang Zhi finally exhaled in relief. *To be fair, Jia Lu looks quite pretty on screen.*
The character name beside her read: Zheng Ziyan.
*No reason not to have a little outburst*
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