I put you on a dating reality show, but I didn't make you a viral sensation!

How did the filming go? I'm so anxious!

【let me see!】

[Hey cameraman, come closer and film us!]

With Jiang Muxue's looks, she'd look good in any random photo!

【No, am I the only one who thinks they're being romantic right now? Their heads are practically touching!】

[You're starting to look more and more like a married couple!]

[That damn Lin dog, you've shown off again!]

"If you like it, I'll send you the photos when I get back."

"Okay~"

Jiang Muxue's face was flushed, whether from Lin Zhou's words or from the sunlight, it was hard to tell...

The two sat back on the swing side by side until the sun had fully risen before they got up and returned to the Heartbeat House.

Perhaps they had been outside for a while, because the other guests arrived shortly after they returned to the cabin.

Fortunately, Lin Zhou and Jiang Muxue had already finished breakfast; otherwise, Lin Zhou would have felt a little embarrassed watching them eat.

After finishing their breakfasts, the guests chatted casually.

What do you usually do at this time?

"By 8:30, I'll probably already be at the company."

"By this time, I've usually already started training."

"I'm probably getting my makeup done, getting ready to go to the film set to shoot a movie."

"Lin Zhou, what about you?" Lin Jianwei took the initiative to call out to Lin Zhou, because she noticed that Lin Zhou's popularity was not only increasing on the show, but also online.

"If I hadn't resigned, I should be on my way to the company right now."

Lin Zhou answered with a smile, when suddenly he felt his phone vibrate.

He took out his phone and found a new email in his inbox.

Lin Zhou opened the email and found it was from a company called "Star Journey Music". They said they were impressed by his original compositions "Sorrow" and "Little Dimples" and asked if he was interested in signing a contract. If not, they could discuss a collaboration.

He was also familiar with this name.

The other party is a top music company in the industry, along with Coolcat and NetMusic Cloud, which are arguably the three most popular music platforms.

Moreover, the conditions offered to him were very generous—an exclusive creative team, top-notch recording studio resources, priority promotion resources, and even a promise to prepare his first solo album.

Seeing him staring intently at his phone, Jiang Muxue quietly leaned closer and whispered, "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Lin Zhou turned his phone screen towards her, "A music company wants to sign me."

"A music company?"

Their conversation quickly attracted the attention of the other guests.

Su Man was the first to come over, her eyes full of surprise. "Which company? Starway Music? That's a top name in the industry! Lin Zhou got noticed for his first song release, that's amazing!"

Xia Wanxing also looked very surprised: "Congratulations, Lin Zhou, this is incredibly good news."

"It's mainly because your two songs from yesterday were so popular; they're already on the new song charts of all the major platforms!"

Lin Zhou was stunned for a moment. He didn't know his song had become so popular. He asked in confusion, "Really? I haven't checked my phone yet."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao took out her phone and opened KuMao Music. Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the app, she saw the rankings on the new song chart—"Xiao Chou" was number one, and "Xiao Jiuwo" was number four.

"Really?! 'Sorrow' is number one! You're amazing!"

"You've really become famous."

"A hidden musical prodigy."

Xia Wanxing nodded in agreement: "Both songs are of such high quality. Whether it's the lyrics, the composition, or the singing, they far surpass many professional singers. It's no wonder they're so popular."

Several guests surrounded Lin Zhou, offering their congratulations one after another.

Standing behind the guests, Jiang Yi could no longer manage a smile.

The two personas he established on the show have been shattered by Lin Zhou.

When he got home last night, his agent reminded him not to bother Lin Zhou on the show anymore.

It is said that the company may also have the intention to cooperate with Lin Zhou.

He couldn't understand why things had developed to this point.

Lin Zhou is clearly a lucky guest, so why does he have so many talents?

However, seeing everyone praising Lin Zhou, he couldn't remain silent.

He forced a stiff smile: "Congratulations, Lin Zhou. But you should be careful with signing contracts. The industry is a murky place. Don't be fooled by superficial terms, or you'll regret it later."

His reminder wasn't without merit, but it would have been better if it had been said at the beginning. Now that everyone has seen the conditions offered by the other company, it seems a bit hypocritical.

Lin Zhou didn't argue with him. He put his phone away, thought for a moment, and then said to the camera:

"Thank you for your interest, but I'm not considering signing a contract at the moment, so companies that want to sign me don't need to email me."

He also used the popularity of the show to formally express his attitude to the outside world.

However, his actions were not understood by the other guests.

You're just an ordinary person, and you're being noticed by a top-tier music company like Starway, who's offering you such generous terms, and you just refuse? That's incredibly stupid!

You wouldn't even take the chance to pick up money?

What they didn't know was that Lin Zhou was truly fed up with that life of being treated like a beast of burden.

He doesn't want to be bound by capital, and he doesn't want to disrupt his current rhythm just because of signing a contract.

Moreover, he still has the system and many other skills to acquire, so there's no need for him to rush to "sell" himself.

There are plenty of ways to make money.

Seeing Lin Zhou's decisive refusal, Su Man kindly advised, "Lin Zhou, won't you reconsider? Starway Music isn't a place just anyone can get into; countless singers are desperate to sign with them."

"Yes, having your own team and a solo album—these are resources that so many people would kill for. Isn't it a shame to just reject them like this?"

Lin Zhou shook his head and smiled, "Right now, my focus on the show is on recording and creating content. Let's talk about signing a contract later."

Jiang Yi stood aside, and when he heard Lin Zhou's words, he was first startled, and then a strange sense of pleasure welled up inside him.

He didn't expect Lin Zhou to actually dare to refuse Starway Music. Where did this amateur get the confidence?

They are truly ignorant and arrogant!

Without company support and resources for promotion, how far can someone with talent go?

He wanted to see how long Lin Zhou could remain so arrogant. Once the hype died down, he'd see how smug he'd still be!

Shen Jiashu also felt that Lin Zhou's brain might have been kicked by a donkey.

How many times in a lifetime can an ordinary person have such an opportunity to pass up such a great chance?

Many viewers in the live chat also expressed their incomprehension of Lin Zhou's choice.

[Lin Zhou actually refused such a good opportunity?]

[He's directly rejecting a career in entertainment? Has he gone mad?]

[I hope Lin Zhou won't regret it!]

What does Lin Zhou plan to do after the show ends? Will he become a programmer again?

[In a previous interview, she mentioned wanting to travel and then write something. Could it be that she's looking for inspiration for songwriting?]

Actually, I think being an independent musician is pretty good.

Lin Zhou is talented and confident; even without signing with a company, he'll definitely become a breakout star!

……