Huayu: This top star doesn't play by the rules.

Leaning back on the sofa in the recording studio, Chen Chao browsed the hashtag #LuHanChenChaoLateNightMeeting# on Weibo with great interest.

By this time, the topic had garnered over 300 million views, and the comments section was filled with solo fans, casual observers, and even some inexplicably popped up CP (couple) fans, creating quite a spectacle.

"Looks like our collaboration is going quite well," Lu Han said with a smile as he walked over with two cups of coffee, handing one to Chen Chao.

"It's mainly thanks to the buzz you brought, Brother Lu. The title of number one influencer is truly well-deserved." Taking the coffee Lu Han handed him, Chen Chao took a sip and immediately frowned. "Ugh~ It's so bitter."

"Iced Americano, of course, it'll wake me up." Lu Han casually sat down next to Chen Chao, sipping his coffee while scrolling through Weibo.

"Hey, Lu Han, look at this comment: 'Lu Han, Chen Chao, and Han Kuo-yu had a secret rendezvous late at night. They spent the whole night in the recording studio. Was this for creative work, or is there something special between them?'"

"Uh, netizens these days have such vivid imaginations." After glancing at it, Lu Han shook his head helplessly.

Just as the two were commenting on the netizens' remarks, Lu Han's current manager, Yang Tianzhen, pushed open the door and walked in, holding a phone in her hand, her expression somewhat subtle. "Regarding the statement, I have communicated with Chen Chao's team. Both parties will release it at the same time, using the same wording."

"Okay, thank you for your help, Sister Yang." Lu Han nodded with a smile.

"Oh, and one more thing." Yang Tianzhen glanced at Chen Chao and continued, "Regarding the single you two collaborated on, Chen Chao's manager said he'd like to schedule a time to discuss the copyright issues."

"No need to discuss it." After glancing at Chen Chao and seeing him nod with a smile, Lu Han added, "Chao and I have already agreed that we will share the copyright of this song, and the profits will be split equally."

"Brother Lu is right." Chen Chao smiled and raised his coffee cup, clinking it against Lu Han's.

........

That afternoon around 2 PM, Lu Han's studio and Chen Chao's studio simultaneously released a collaboration statement, with concise and clear wording: "Mr. Lu Han and Mr. Chen Chao are collaborating on a brand new single. The recording work is mostly complete, and it is expected to be released soon. Thank you for your attention and support."

Following this, Lu Han reposted the studio's Weibo post, adding the caption, "The coffee was good, let's meet up again next time @ChenChao".

After reposting his own studio's Weibo post, Chen Chao went to Lu Han's Weibo and replied, "Next time, let's make a date that's not too tough."

The moment the two posted on Weibo, the platform exploded with discussion.

"Holy crap! Those two are really working together! I was right!"

"Why bring up coffee out of the blue? Could it be related to your new song?"

"Luhan actually tagged someone and said he'd hang out again next time. This must be true love!"

"Don't spout nonsense, the two of them are just collaborating musically."

"Can't wait! Can't wait!!! Both of them are amazing singers, their collaboration will be absolutely incredible!"

"So the two of them spent the whole night in the recording studio yesterday, just recording songs?"

........

After posting on Weibo, Chen Chao and Lu Han, who had already finished lunch, returned to the recording studio to quickly record the song "Coffee".

"Come on, let's record your part first." Lu Han sat down directly in front of the mixing console and gestured for Chen Chao to go in and record first. "Remember to keep the same feeling you had last night."

Nodding slightly, Chen Chao walked into the recording studio, put on his headphones, stood in front of the microphone, cleared his throat, and gave Lu Han an OK sign.

Upon seeing Chen Chao's gesture, Lu Han pressed the play button, and the arrangement that the two had collaborated on the previous night began to play.

"I want a cup of coffee, and to brush the dust off my clothes..."

As the music played, Chen Chao began to sing, his voice casual and relaxed, carrying a lazy feeling.

Sitting quietly in front of the recording booth, Lu Han's eyes grew brighter and brighter. Once Chen Chao finished singing his part, he quickly pressed the call button. "That's right, Chao, you got it right! This lazy, relaxed feeling is exactly what I imagined!"

"As long as it satisfies you, Little Deer, that's enough~"

"Stop being so sarcastic and continue."

Perhaps it was because this song, a casual creation by the two, was very simple, or perhaps it was because both Chen Chao and Lu Han were very talented, that the recording of the song went surprisingly smoothly.

Moreover, the voices of Chen Chao and Lu Han in this song are very well-matched, with a wonderful chemical reaction created by the combination of relaxed and languid and clear and bright feelings.

"Although this song is very simple, I feel it should be a hit." After listening to the remix of the two versions, Lu Han leaned back in his chair and couldn't help but smile and nod.

"I feel the same way, but this song is still too easy. Next time we'll try something a bit more difficult." Chen Chao nodded in agreement, rubbing his chin as he casually remarked.

"No problem. By the way, just releasing a song isn't enough. How about we shoot a music video too?" Lu Han agreed to Chen Chao's invitation without hesitation. Then, as if she had thought of something, she suddenly sat up straight and looked at him with bright eyes.

"The music video doesn't need to be too complicated. We can just film it casually in the recording studio. The main theme is everyday life and authenticity."

"Okay, how do we film it?"

"Film the two of us recording the song, and our conversation. Keep it relaxed and casual." Seeing that Chen Chao agreed, Lu Han said while flipping through his contacts, "I know a director who's good at shooting this type of MV. I'll have him come over tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? I'm going back to Shanghai tomorrow. The film crew is waiting for me."

"Okay, let's do it today! I'll have him come over and film right now!" Hearing Chen Chao's words, Lu Han immediately changed the time, "Anyway, we've already finished recording the song, I can finish the rest of the work later."

Looking at the time, it was a little past four in the afternoon, still quite early, so Chen Chao nodded in agreement. As long as the filming was finished today, it wouldn't affect his return to Shanghai tomorrow. "Okay, let's do it today."

Less than an hour later, the MV director arrived, accompanied by a cameraman and a lighting technician. This director had previously shot MVs for many musicians, with a documentary style, and was good at using natural light and environment to create atmosphere.

"I don't want something too delicate, I want something like... how should I put it..." Lu Han described his idea to the director with great enthusiasm.

"Real?" The director probably understood what Lu Han was thinking.

"Yes! It's real!" Lu Han nodded. "It's just me and A-Chao in our everyday state, chatting, recording songs, and bickering. We just casually filmed some pictures, without any posing."

The director glanced around the recording studio, then looked at Chen Chao, who had greeted him and was now relaxing on the sofa drinking coffee. He nodded thoughtfully. "I think I have an idea. Just pretend we're not here. Go about your business as usual."