252: Chapter 252 Huaxing Technology Building

Sunlight spilled through the gaps in the curtains. Dazed, Chen Yu fumbled for his phone.

It was nine o'clock.

He and Su Su had gone to bed quite late yesterday.

Young people always loved staying up late and being wild in the night.

Su Lingyin had already gotten up to wash up.

Chen Yu rubbed his eyes and tapped on social media, preparing to face the "blood and gore" of the potential controversy surrounding his ranking on the new day.

However, he was stunned.

The expected voices questioning his ranking were almost nowhere to be seen; they had been completely overtaken by one man.

On the top ten Hot Search list, there were glaring headlines...

1. Li Fang Assaults Pedestrian (Explosive) #

2. Brands Announce Termination of Contracts with Li Fang #

3. Police Intervene in Li Fang's Assault Incident #

4. Does the Entertainment Industry Need Moral Assessments? #

5. Li Fang's Team's Past Shady Operations #

The discussions regarding Battle of the Heavenly Voices were all focused on—the Production Team decisively eliminating an unethical artist!

Upholding industry integrity!

And—thank goodness Lou Bingan advanced, otherwise the consequences of keeping Li Fang would be unimaginable—topics like these.

Compared to a real criminal, Chen Yu's minor ranking controversy had become trivial child's play.

“This is very interesting.”

The tide in the [Bullet Chat] and [Comment Section] had completely turned.

The remarks attacking Chen Yu had vanished, replaced by a wave of positive reviews.

“Now Little Brother Chen Yu looks much more pleasing to the eye; at least he sings and dates peacefully!”

“I used to think Chen Yu's ranking was inflated, but compared to this, he's a high-quality idol!”

The comments questioning Lou Bingan's skill also changed to:

“No matter how average Lou Bingan's singing is, she's ten thousand times better than someone who hits people!”

“Suddenly, I feel like Lou Bingan being at the bottom for two rounds is nothing. At least her character is upright!”

“The Production Team is wise! They eliminated the hidden danger early!”

Looking at this magical shift in public opinion, Chen Yu shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

He thought of Su Lingyin's “comfort” last night and then looked at the scene on his phone screen now; he could only sigh at how unpredictable the world was.

This was truly...

With his own strength, by completely ruining his own reputation, Li Fang had saved everyone who was at the center of the public opinion storm!

He had forcibly unified the front, making everyone else's “small problems” seem “not worth mentioning.”

...

Meanwhile, a certain male celebrity surnamed L, who had been closely followed by paparazzi and whose solid evidence of cheating during marriage was about to be exposed.

Seeing the Li Fang incident sweep the internet with the force of a nuclear explosion, he almost jumped off the sofa in excitement!

“Quick! Suppress the apology statement we prepared! Shift all public relations resources immediately and focus entirely on criticizing the Li Fang incident! We must make sure our small problem is buried under his massive scandal!”

The male celebrity surnamed L looked at the Hot Search list and let out a long sigh of relief, even neurotically clasping his hands together to bow to the air.

“Li Fang, oh Li Fang... brother! Thank you! This move of yours is a life-saving grace! I'd love to kowtow to you twice!”

His originally precarious acting career had unexpectedly gained a breathing chance because another even more disgraced artist had gotten into trouble.

The Production Team's Emergency Tone-Setting

Just then, Chen Yu's phone vibrated. it was a mass announcement from the Battle of the Heavenly Voices Production Team, written in a serious and official tone.

[Official Production Team Notice]

“To all singers and teams: Public opinion has been complex recently. Please focus on preparing for the upcoming competition, stay true to your artistic heart, and fulfill your duties as artists.

Do not make any comments unrelated to the competition in public, and do not participate in any online discussions. Please cherish the stage and let your works speak for themselves.”

The meaning of this notice was clear: Everyone shut up! Sing well! Don't cause trouble! No one should jump out and make blind comments at this time; let the Li Fang matter cool down on its own! Our show wants to maintain an image of 'focusing on music and being upright'!”

Chen Yu put down his phone and walked to the window, looking at the bustling world outside.

A sudden storm had swept away all the hidden arrows and overt attacks in a way no one had expected.

For the next performance, he had to deliver an even more convincing performance.

Because once the audience's attention returned from Li Fang's scandal, their requirements for the stage and the works would only become more demanding.

Li Fang had taught everyone a lesson with his total collapse and had also temporarily cleared the noise around the arena.

The true contest had now truly returned to the music itself.

As for how the replacement guest for Voice of Nature would be, that could only be seen in the show!

...

Chen Yu got up; today he had to produce a promotional song for Huaxing Mobile's 'Dream Chasing Series' products.

Huaxing Mobile's marketing department had also evaluated Chen Yu's performance. If Chen Yu hadn't already signed, then the level of his contract would certainly have been lowered.

The treatment for first place and fifth place was naturally not the same.

But Li Fang's appearance had caused the public relations crisis to vanish.

And they also wanted to further assess the brand ambassador's strength through the song Chen Yu created for the product.

Therefore, this song was very important for both parties.

After breakfast, Chen Yu said goodbye to Su Lingyin and headed to the Huaxing company.

Huaxing Technology Building.

Chen Yu stepped into the futuristic Huaxing Mobile headquarters building.

Outside the massive floor-to-ceiling windows was a prosperous cityscape.

Huaxing Mobile's Marketing Director Zhang Wei, a capable and shrewd woman, personally received him.

She had a professional smile on her face, but her eyes held a sense of careful evaluation.

“Mr. Chen, welcome. I believe you understand that creating the promotional song for our ‘Dream Chasing Series’ this time is of great significance.” Zhang Wei got straight to the point, her tone calm but heavy with meaning.

“We chose you because we saw the image of ‘sincerely chasing dreams’ that you've shown in your musical development, which highly aligns with our product's positioning.”

Chen Yu understood and maintained a humble and appropriate attitude: “Thank you, Director Zhang, and Huaxing for your trust. I will do my best to create a work that fits the product's tone.”

Zhang Wei smiled slightly: “The recent... public opinion storms have indeed made us more firm in our decision to cooperate with you. Your focus on music and your positive image are particularly precious right now.”

She cleverly transformed the “need for risk avoidance” brought by the Li Fang incident into an affirmation of Chen Yu, but Chen Yu understood that this meant he couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

“So, this song is not just a commercial jingle; it's also an important ‘mutual test of strength’ for both of us. What we hope to hear is a work that can embody the core of ‘chasing dreams’ while also showcasing your musical talent and unique quality. It needs to touch people's hearts and withstand the test of the market.”

Chen Yu's pressure increased invisibly.

This song was not only about commercial compensation but also about whether he could stabilize or even enhance his commercial image, proving to the brand that choosing him was a wise decision, regardless of competition rankings.