A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

In the song, Deng Xinyao didn't say that she was deceived, that she was used, or what the other party did to her.

She simply admitted that she was not mature enough at the time and could not distinguish between good intentions and traps.

Her initial intention was simple: not to make money or to share profits, but simply to have her writing heard and for those chords to be played.

When Su Fan first presented this song, Deng Xinyao felt a sense of disorientation upon seeing the lyrics.

This was practically laying bare all her silence, struggles, compromises, and final decisions over the past two years in front of her.

Not a single word was written, nor was any detail omitted.

All the emotions she couldn't express were sorted out.

This song is neither arrogant nor humble, and there is no sign of violence; it simply narrates a story that has already happened.

The song continues.

"The clock hands tick-tock"

do you remember

To be honest

Do you still miss it?

……

These four lines of lyrics are the lightest part of the whole song, yet they are also the most significant.

She asked again, "Does the other person remember?"

But she actually knew that the other party most likely didn't remember.

Because those specific moments were just a tiny, insignificant transaction among countless others for him.

"First time releasing an album"

Take the lead

From then on, on big occasions

I no longer stand to the side

I am truly grateful

I admire your vision.

How did you come up with that?

Our relationship ended with a stinging pain.

……

These few lines are the most emotionally complex part of the entire song.

It is neither a pure accusation nor a simple expression of gratitude.

Rather, it's the indescribable, mixed feeling one gets when standing at the finish line and looking back at the starting line.

Deng Xinyao achieved fame at a young age and had a smooth start.

Everyone thought she would keep climbing the ladder.

She herself thought so too.

But those who have a smooth start are often more likely to be tethered by unseen ropes.

Because the other end of the rope is already on your body before you even know it's a rope.

She initially thought it was a guiding line, only to later discover it was a cable that could never be pulled.

Those moments that seemed to belong to her were actually more like a carefully planned path.

For a considerable period of time, she did trust that person's judgment.

She believed his vision would lead her to even greater heights.

She once thought those restrictions were a form of protection, that the chain was a guiding thread.

She was even grateful for that control.

For a long time, it gave her a vague sense of security.

But the force that lifted her up later became the force that locked her in place.

The song continues.

You watch a flower slowly sprout

But I watched as you slowly grew more spirited and confident.

Desires accumulate like grains of sand to form a tower.

Values ​​gradually diverge

Too many disappointments

My trust in you is slowly crumbling.

……

It wasn't a single betrayal, nor a single event, that made Deng Xinyao so disheartened.

It was a series of disappointments, many unfulfilled promises, and many compromises that were left unsaid.

She waited, she endured, she yielded.

She thought the crack would slowly heal.

But each time she got closer, she was pushed further away by new cracks.

Until she stopped expecting the other person to change.

They no longer expect those cracks to be filled.

This collapse was not earth-shattering.

Instead, it loosened up little by little through a long period of silence and concession.

Until she stopped believing.

Looking back on those days, Deng Xinyao thought about venting her emotions like Su Fan did when he wrote "The Sin" and "The Arena".

They might even utter a few swear words.

But that was just a momentary impulse, not the tone she intended to convey.

She tried being angry, tried complaining, tried filling her emptiness with all sorts of emotions.

But none of it worked.

Later, when she received the song Su Fan had given her, she realized that what truly brings a relationship to an end is not anger or accusation.

It's not that you don't care how the other person responds anymore.

When she let go of the desire to explain, those words became exceptionally clear.

Because there was no calculation in that calmness, only a farewell that had already been completed.

Once that farewell is sung, no further response is needed.

Because the period has already been drawn.

The rest, let time tell.

While the audience listened to the song, Su Fan was also busy.

He called Yu Baye and Xiao Yu Bailongmen.

As soon as the call connected, Su Fan got straight to the point: "Have you heard Deng Xinyao's songs?"

"I heard it."

Su Fan continued, "Next, taking advantage of the song's popularity, we'll expose that Deng Xinyao was sidelined by Beifeng and make a big fuss about it."

"How big do you want it?"

"The bigger the better." After saying that, Su Fan added, "I will arrange for someone to transfer the money to you. As for the people below, don't take a cut. Whatever you get is what you get. I will calculate your share separately."

"Definitely, definitely."

……

Yu Ba Ye and Xiao Yu Bai Long Men never expected Su Fan to say that.

Actually, taking a cut is an unwritten rule in the industry.

For example, the client pays a fee based on the streamer's size, but this fee is taken by each layer of the client, leaving some streamers with very little actual revenue.

After hanging up the phone with Su Fan, Yu Baye said to Xiao Yu Bailongmen, "It seems we have no room for maneuver this time."

Xiao Yu suggested, "How about..."

Yu Baye quickly interrupted, "Since that gentleman can make such a request, he obviously understands the ins and outs. If he lets us take the lead in this matter, he won't treat us unfairly. Don't have any improper thoughts."

After listening to Xiao Yu Bailongmen's words, he remained silent for a moment before saying, "That's true. What if he has other people involved? It would be difficult for us to handle the situation then."

"This time, we've actually taken on the role of the client."

……

Su Fan arranged for someone to transfer the money to them.

Yu Baye and Xiao Yu Bailongmen didn't handle the work themselves; they distributed it intact to the streamers and influencers who took on the jobs.

After receiving the transfer, someone paused for a few seconds, then called to ask, "Eighth Master, this job isn't worth that much. Why don't you take a cut? Otherwise, I won't feel at ease."

"Take it if I tell you to. From now on, follow me, and I guarantee you'll always get the highest price," said Master Yu.

Upon hearing this, the men who received the money beamed with joy, exclaiming, "Following Master Eight, we'll eat nine meals in three days!"

"Do a good job," Yu Baye instructed.

"Don't worry, we're experts at this!"

……

Soon, news about Deng Xinyao spread in great detail.

Initially, it was some smaller accounts that reposted it, and their tone was relatively restrained.

But soon, more accounts joined the discussion.

Someone has compiled a timeline.

Someone has taken clips from an old interview.

Some people even obtained Deng Xinyao's contract with Beifeng Entertainment.

The pace gradually picked up.

Seeing the online discussion escalate, Su Fan laughed and said, "Don't you guys like playing the information war game? Don't think you're the only ones who can do it; I'm just as good at it!"