News that Queen Wen Yixuan was about to release an album spread across the entire internet like wildfire.
Countless singers who were planning to release albums around this time suddenly felt like they were facing a huge threat.
Wen Yixuan is no ordinary person. Back when she released her very first album, it sold a whopping 500,000 copies, and two of its songs dominated the top spot on the pop music charts for two whole months!
For a newcomer, those results are already insane.
Wen Yixuan went from being an unknown new face at her company to a hot new star singer almost overnight.
But she didn’t let people down. Over the next three years, she released one album per year, and every single one of them was high quality. She quickly became a mainstay in the music industry!
However, ever since she was crowned a “diva” four years ago, it’s like all her luck and talent just ran out.
The first album she released after becoming a diva got terrible reviews and sold poorly. It was a huge blow to her.
But Wen Yixuan has been in the industry for nearly twenty years. You can’t dismiss her past achievements based on just one album, so people still had very high expectations for her.
And Wen Yixuan was determined to create a legendary album. She spent a full three years just on the preparation!
Now that she’s finally releasing it, it’s clear that everything is ready except for the final push.
Facing such a fierce competitor, all the other singers were terrified.
Releasing an album at the same time as Wen Yixuan? Isn’t that just asking for trouble?
So, countless singers started putting out statements, saying they had no plans to release an album anytime soon.
And those who had already set a release date also announced that due to some “irreversible reasons,” they would be postponing their releases, with new dates to be announced later!
Everyone understood what that “irreversible reason” really was—Wen Yixuan!
A person’s reputation carries weight, you know!
The music scene is desperately lacking good songs right now, and the anticipation for Wen Yixuan is sky-high.
No singer feels confident going head-to-head with her!
“Xuanxuan, have you heard the news about Wen Yixuan releasing an album?”
Soon, Sister Lin found Qin Lang, a worried look on her face.
Qin Lang blinked. “Yeah, I know. I was just reading the comments online.”
“So don’t you have any thoughts about it? Wen Yixuan is an incredibly powerful singer. She’s about to drop an album too. Do you want to maybe…”
Qin Lang understood what Sister Lin was suggesting, but he just smiled and said, “Sister Lin, I get what you’re saying, but I already announced it on Weibo. If I change it now, wouldn’t that make me look kind of scared?”
“Who cares about looking scared at a time like this? That’s diva Wen Yixuan we’re talking about!” Sister Lin said, exasperated.
Qin Lang stretched lazily and said, “Sister Lin, she’s just a diva. What’s there to be afraid of? Besides, if everyone else is running for the hills and I’m the only one stepping up to the challenge, won’t that make netizens remember me even more?”
Sister Lin didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. This Qin Yunxuan sure could twist things around to suit her argument.
But then Qin Lang’s expression turned serious. “Sister Lin, my dream is to become a diva myself. This is a great opportunity for me. It’ll let me see, really see, how far I still am from being a diva! And besides… I don’t think the company needs me to turn a profit for them, right?”
As the little princess of Starlight Entertainment, the company had poured countless resources into Qin Yunxuan.
If you actually did the math, right now, Qin Yunxuan’s value to the company was practically negative.
Sister Lin said in frustration, “I knew you and your father would be on the same page. President Yun just told me that your wishes come first, and he told me not to waste my breath. Looks like he was right! A father really does know his daughter best!”
The corner of Qin Lang’s mouth twitched. If he had a choice, he’d really rather not have this kind of telepathic connection.
Qin Yunxuan’s fans were on edge. They’d been so happy to hear she was releasing an album, only to find out she’d be going up against diva Wen Yixuan.
What if Qin Yunxuan backed out?
But luckily, the thing they were worried about didn’t happen. Qin Yunxuan didn’t just not take down her previous Weibo post; she added another one.
“Sorry to worry you all. The album will definitely be released within a month. Please be patient!”
Qin Yunxuan’s fans went wild.
The toughest woman on the entire internet had arrived. Facing the mighty diva Wen Yixuan, she showed no fear at all.
This was the idol they loved!
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Over at Wen Yixuan’s place, her agent came up to her.
“Yixuan, I just got word that at least thirty singers have already changed their album release dates after hearing you were dropping yours. Looks like your reputation still carries some weight!”
Wen Yixuan smiled slightly. “I poured three years of my heart and soul into this album. It’s a shame… it probably won’t have any worthy competition. That’s a bit of a regret, really.”
“But not every singer changed their date. There’s one whose release might be around the same time as ours.”
“Oh? Who is it? Zhou Yunhe? Chen Fangxi?”
“Neither. It’s Qin Yunxuan.”
“Qin Yunxuan?” Wen Yixuan frowned.
“A newcomer who’s only been in the entertainment industry for a year. She’s really popular right now. And I hear she’s written quite a few good songs.”
“Just a kid who doesn’t know her place. Too bad the others aren’t releasing albums. Otherwise…”
Wen Yixuan sighed, her posture and expression radiating the loneliness of a true master.
Qin Lang, of course, had no idea he was being looked down on. He still had something very important to do.
He’d promised someone, so he needed to get it done quickly. Early the next morning, he headed to Zhao Yunkong’s house.
Director Zhao’s older brother is named Zhao Kongsheng. He’s a big shot in the medical building materials industry. He bought the biggest villa in Tianyang Villa District, the most famous wealthy neighborhood in Jiuyang City.
Qin Lang drove up to the entrance of Tianyang Villa District.
“Hello, outsiders aren’t allowed in here. Please show your ID!” Qin Lang was stopped at the gate.
This wealthy neighborhood was seriously secure.
Qin Lang poked his head out. “I’m here to see Mr. Zhao Kongsheng!”
“Miss Qin?” The security guard caught a glimpse of Qin Lang’s face, and his eyes widened in surprise. Then he quickly snapped to attention and saluted. “Please come in, Miss Qin. Mrs. Chen has already informed us!”
Zhao Kongsheng’s wife, the one Qin Lang had met—Director Zhao’s sister-in-law—is surnamed Chen. Everyone respectfully calls her Mrs. Chen.
After confirming his identity, Qin Lang arrived at Zhao Kongsheng’s doorstep.
A three-story Western-style villa came into view.
There was a fountain, a garden, winding paths, and lush gardens all around. This was definitely a place only the wealthy could afford.
“Man, rich people really live differently!”
Qin Lang might have forgotten that in this world, he was also a rich second-generation heir. In fact, Yun Sihai’s net worth was probably quite a bit higher than Zhao Kongsheng’s!
