The song "The Actor" at the beginning stunned me with its portrayal of the aloof school be

Overnight.

Jiang Che and "The Actor" caused a sensation at Jiangcheng University.

It completely exploded.

That kind of nuclear-level explosion.

The hottest posts on the school forum completely dominated the page.

Seven out of the top ten posts on the homepage are related to Jiang Che.

"[Video] The grand finale performance of the school anniversary gala, Jiang Che's original song 'The Actor' from the Music Department, I watched it three times!"

"What's the actual quality of Jiang Che's song? Let a music major analyze it for you!"

"Did anyone else cry while listening to this? My roommate said I was being dramatic, but I really couldn't help it."

"You all know about Jiang Che getting dumped, right? He went on stage to sing on the day of the breakup. His mental fortitude is incredible."

"Who is Lin Wei? Why did she dump Jiang Che? Does anyone know the inside story?"

"..."

The discussion on the forum continued from last night until the next morning, showing no signs of cooling down.

Moreover, the topic has shifted from "Is this song good or not?" to "Who exactly is Jiang Che?"

Someone dug up all of Jiang Che's records from the past three years at school.

He has excellent grades, but has never participated in any music competitions.

No original works have been published.

I have never joined any clubs or bands.

They are so low-key that they are almost transparent.

Then, overnight, he produced an original song that amazed the entire school.

The contrast is too great.

It's so big it's unreal.

So someone gave Jiang Che a nickname.

"The hidden master of the music department."

This nickname hit the nail on the head perfectly, and spread throughout the entire school within half a day.

Those who initially sympathized with him for being dumped have now all become his fans.

You can hear people humming the melody of "The Actor" while walking on campus.

Even the cafeteria ladies know that a "handsome young man who can write songs" appeared at the school anniversary celebration last night.

Jiang Che himself, however, seemed to be doing as usual.

He went to class and ate as usual, showing no sign of the excitement of becoming an overnight sensation.

His roommate, Wang Haoran, on the other hand, started his tour of bragging to everyone he met early in the morning.

"Let me tell you, I was the first person to hear that song! I was right next to him when he played it in his dorm!"

"Hmm? You're asking if I knew beforehand that he'd be this good? Of course! I, Wang Haoran, never misjudge people!"

"Who is Jiang Che? He's my brother! My own brother! If you need anything, come to me, and I'll pass on your message!"

Weighing 180 pounds, he walks with a swagger.

His face was practically beaming with pride.

As for his embarrassing moment last night when he covered his face and muttered "It's all over, it's all over" in the audience.

nonexistent.

You must have remembered it wrong.

......

11:00 AM.

Jiang Che had just finished class and was walking out of the teaching building corridor.

Along the way, people kept smiling at him, giving him thumbs up, and a few bold girls even came up to him and asked for his WeChat.

Jiang Che responded with a smile throughout, polite but not overly enthusiastic.

In his previous life, he was used to being fawned over.

This level of attention is nothing to him.

He was getting ready to go to the cafeteria for lunch.

A figure blocked his way.

To be precise, there are two.

Lin Xier and Su Qing.

Lin Xier wore a light blue dress today, and her long hair was tied into a low ponytail, making her look fresh and clean.

She stood in front of Jiang Che, her expression as indifferent as ever, but a hint of barely perceptible urgency was hidden in her eyes.

"Jiang Che, I want to talk to you."

These words were spoken very casually, but those who knew Lin Xi'er well knew what they meant.

Lin Xi'er is known for being aloof.

She could count the number of times she initiated a conversation with someone at this school on one hand.

Now she's actually blocking people away on her own initiative?

Students passing by in the corridor cast shocked glances at them.

The school beauty took the initiative to find someone?

Or should we look for that "sweeping monk" who became famous last night?

Good grief, what kind of plot is this?

......

Jiang Che glanced at Lin Xi'er and nodded.

"Okay, where shall we talk?"

"The practice rooms on the third floor of the music building."

The two walked towards the music building, one after the other.

Su Qing followed behind, her expression very complicated.

Her current state can be described in four words.

Large size, really delicious.

Yesterday, she was still making sarcastic remarks about Jiang Che backstage.

"You're at the same level as him!"

"After being dumped, he broke down and is now randomly attacking?"

These words still echoed in my ears, but the reality check had already come.

She couldn't sleep after going home last night, so she opened the school forum and saw that the screen was full of people praising Jiang Che.

Then she clicked on the performance video again and watched it from beginning to end.

Okay, I watched it three times.

Then she realized how good it was.

When Lin Xier said she was going to find Jiang Che early this morning, Su Qing's first reaction was no longer "Why are you going to find him?"

Instead, it's "Wait for me, I'm coming too."

A complete 360-degree turn in attitude.

Her ability to change her expression is faster than turning the pages of a book.

Of course, she would never admit it, no matter what.

Her excuse was, "I went with Xi'er; I don't care about myself."

As for how untenable this reason is.

Just look at how she's pricking up her ears, practically trying to bury her face between Jiang Che and Lin Xi'er, and you'll know.

......

The music room.

After the three of them went inside, Lin Xi'er closed the door.

She didn't waste any words and got straight to the point.

"How did you write that song 'The Actor' last night?"

Jiang Che leaned against the piano, hands in his pockets, and smiled.

"When inspiration strikes, I write it down."

"You just write it whenever inspiration strikes?" Su Qing couldn't help but chime in from the side. "A song of this caliber, you think you can just write it whenever inspiration strikes? Who do you think you are?"

She regretted it as soon as she said it.

Because Lin Xier glanced at her.

The meaning in his eyes was clear: "Shut up."

Su Qing obediently shut up.

Lin Xier looked at Jiang Che again, her tone becoming more serious.

"I've been exposed to music since I was a child, and I'm basically familiar with the entire Chinese music scene. I've racked my brains trying to recall that song of yours, but I can't find a single one that matches it."

"So I believe it's original."

"But frankly, the maturity of this song doesn't seem like it was written by a student. It's more like the work of a professional songwriter who has been working in the industry for many years."

"When exactly...did you start writing songs?"

That's a very direct question.

It's also very sharp.

Jiang Che knew in his heart that Lin Xi'er's background made her more difficult to fool than anyone else.

She is not an ordinary student; she is the biological daughter of the chairman of Tingxian Entertainment.

People who have grown up immersed in the music industry can't be fooled.

But Jiang Che had no intention of fooling anyone.

"It's been a long time," he said, "but I just hadn't taken it out before."

That's not a lie.

It was indeed a long time ago in my previous life.

As for why it has never been brought out.

Because in his previous life, he wasn't responsible for writing these songs; he was only responsible for singing them.

Lin Xi'er stared into Jiang Che's eyes for a few seconds, but did not ask any further questions.

She could tell that Jiang Che hadn't told her everything.

But she doesn't have the habit of pressing for answers.

Everyone has their own secrets.

She never cared about the secret itself.

What she cares about is ability.

And their strength has already been proven last night.

"I want to work with you."

Lin Xier explained her purpose for coming.

Upon hearing this, Su Qing's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Is Lin Xier going to cooperate with Jiang Che?

She knew how picky Lin Xier was.

From childhood to adulthood, countless people have wanted to collaborate with her, but she has rejected them all.

She ignores professional musicians in the industry when they come to her.

Now she's actually taking the initiative to speak?

Jiang Che didn't react much, he just raised an eyebrow.

"What kind of cooperation?"

"I'd like to ask you for advice." Lin Xi'er's tone was flat. "In terms of creative work, I'm not as good as you, and I want to learn."

Hearing these words from the school beauty carries a lot of weight.

Su Qing was completely dumbfounded.

Lin Xier actually said that she was not as good as an ordinary music student?

Should we learn from him?

Has the sky fallen?

Jiang Che smiled.

"OK."

He agreed readily.

He heard about Lin Xi'er's strength last night.

She has a good voice, solid singing skills, and a natural talent.

What's lacking is creative experience and a higher-level aesthetic perspective.

These are things he can teach easily.

Moreover, he now needs someone who understands the global music industry to help him get familiar with the situation.

Lin Xier's background is just right.

It's a mutually beneficial arrangement.

He had no reason to refuse.

......

the other side.

Lin Wei had an extremely difficult day.

My phone has been ringing non-stop since I opened my eyes this morning.

Notifications kept popping up on the school forum.

It's all about Jiang Che.

The nickname "the hidden master of the music department" was like a needle pricking her eyes.

She clicked into the forum.

The screen was filled with praise for Jiang Che.

They praised his talent, his mental fortitude, and how he could still write such a great song after his breakup.

And in contrast.

It was an overwhelming barrage of insults.

Insult her.

"Is Lin Wei blind? She doesn't want a man like that?"

"Her first sword strike upon reaching the shore was to slay her beloved—that must be a description of her, right?"

"Jiang Che turned down an offer from his agency for her, and she dumped him as soon as she turned around. She's disgusting."

"No way, really? Does anyone really think Shengda Media has a brighter future than Jiang Che? Listen to that song! His talent shines wherever he goes!"

"Sister Wei chose this path herself, so she has to finish it, even if it's with tears in her eyes."

"..."

Lin Wei became increasingly anxious as she looked at the screen.

Every comment felt like a slap in the face.

She never imagined things would turn out this way.

In her mind, Jiang Che was just an ordinary music student.

He gets good grades and is a bit honest, but that's about it.

There is no future in it.

No resources available.

There is no hope of advancement.

So she chose Shengda Media, choosing a path that seemed more secure.

She was convinced at the time that her choice was right.

100% correct.

But now?

Overnight, Jiang Che became the focus of the entire school.

The video of that song went viral on various platforms.

The school forum was more popular than any news item from the school.

Even her colleagues at Shengda Media, where she was signed, were forwarding the video in group chats.

Someone asked her, "What's your relationship with Jiang Che? Is he your classmate?"

Lin Wei did not reply.

She didn't dare to reply.

Because once her relationship with Jiang Che is exposed.

What awaits her is an even bigger media storm.

At this moment, her mindset was completely unbalanced.

She was convinced that Jiang Che was nothing without her.

As a result, one of his songs became a hit throughout the entire school.

On the contrary, she signed with Shengda Media, but received less attention than Jiang Che's single song.

This contrast was like a knife, stabbing her pride deeply.

pain.

And it can't be pulled out.

......

Shengda Media.

Lin Wei's agent, Liu Lin, was sitting in her office scrolling through her phone.

She saw the school anniversary video.

I remained silent for a long time after reading it.

Then she pulled up Lin Wei's artist profile and flipped to the emergency contact information section.

A name was clearly written on it.

Jiang Che.

Relationship: Boyfriend.

Liu Lin tapped her fingers twice on the screen, seemingly lost in thought.

A person with this kind of creative ability.

If we can sign them...

She picked up her phone and sent a message to Lin Wei.

"You know this Jiang Che? What's your relationship with him?"

Lin Wei's hand trembled slightly when she saw the message.

coming.

Her worst fears have come true.

......

In the music room of the music building.

Jiang Che and Lin Xi'er's conversation was coming to an end.

The two talked a lot about creative things, and the atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious.

Although Jiang Che didn't reveal much about himself, he was very open about music.

Lin Xi'er wasn't the type to be polite.

Ask questions if you have any problems, and speak your mind if you have differing opinions.

The two communicated very efficiently.

Before leaving, Lin Xi'er suddenly stopped.

She turned around, looked at Jiang Che, hesitated for two seconds, and then said something.

There's something I want to tell you.

"My father's company, Tingxian Entertainment, is preparing a nationwide music variety show."

"The selection process focuses on top-tier original musicians."

"The entry requirements are very high; you must have a certain level of industry recognition or be recommended to participate."

"I can recommend you."

At this point, Lin Xi'er's gaze became more serious.

"Someone of your caliber shouldn't be staying in this tiny academy."

Su Qing, who was listening nearby, was dumbfounded.

A nationwide music variety show?

Top original musician?

Lin Xi'er actually wanted to drag Jiang Che along?

This is too much...

Jiang Che did not answer immediately.

He leaned against the piano, his hands in his pockets, and tilted his head slightly.

A nationwide music variety show.

Select top original musicians.

interesting.

In his past life, he was a top idol standing on the stage.

He has performed countless concerts in stadiums with a capacity of 10,000 people.

Now that I've been transported to this world, I have to start all over again from a variety show.

It's not that it's impossible.

After all, he possessed a musical treasure trove encompassing an entire era.

It would be a real shame not to take it out and use it.

"OK."

Jiang Che smiled.

When is the registration period?