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After Chexing swept the top three spots on the new song chart, the entire music industry remained silent for a long time.

First place: Jiang Che, "Nocturne".

Second place: Wang Haoran, "A Person Like Me".

Third place: Lin Xier, "Encounter".

Three songs.

Three routes.

Three completely different listening experiences.

As a result, they all stood at the top of the list.

This scene is too jarring to look at.

Especially for large companies, it's so glaring it's like someone is shoving a spotlight in their face.

Xinghe Entertainment's data department worked overnight to produce an analysis report.

The first page of the report is written very plainly.

[The three tracks from Chexing Music Studio have unusually stable chart data, indicating it's not simply a matter of fans pushing the charts.]

The person in charge's eyelids twitched when they saw the words "abnormally stable".

He flipped down.

The characteristic of "Nocturne" is its powerful burst of energy.

The number of auditions in the first hour directly surpassed that of all other newlyweds in the same period.

It has an extremely high collection rate.

The speed of creating derivative works for short videos is extremely fast.

Dark piano, rap verses, and memorable melodies—all three elements burst forth simultaneously.

This song is no longer just listened to by Jiang Che's fans.

Many passersby were drawn in by the chorus and arrangement, and after listening to it, they put it on repeat.

The characteristic of "People Like Me" is its sustained impact.

While its playback growth wasn't as dramatic as "Nocturne," it continued to climb.

Office workers, college students, job seekers who failed, and people who recently broke up all left their stories in the comments section.

This song is like a fine net, gradually capturing the emotions of ordinary people.

The defining characteristic of "Encounter" is its wide reach.

After its launch, it was widely used on short video platforms for content related to campus life, unrequited love, and graduation.

The playground after the rain.

Bus stop sign.

White school uniform.

The teaching building at dusk.

These images, paired with Lin Xi'er's voice, instantly evoke a strong sense of regret and nostalgia for youth.

The person in charge's face grew increasingly grim after reading the report.

He slammed the documents on the table.

"Is this what you call a small studio?"

No one in the meeting room dared to speak.

A small studio that swept the top three spots on the newcomer rankings is no longer someone anyone dares to underestimate.

Tianguang Media is also having a meeting.

The operations director projected the data curves for the three songs onto the screen.

"The three songs did not compete with each other for viewership."

"Nocturne" relies on Jiang Che's personal popularity and strong stylistic appeal for its appeal.

"The appeal of 'People Like Me' lies in its emotional resonance."

"The essence of 'Encounter' is the scenes of youth."

"Their audiences overlap, but each song has its own casual listener base."

A young operations manager whispered something.

"Jiang Che has a very accurate understanding of artists' positioning."

The meeting room fell silent instantly.

The operations director glanced at him.

That's an unpleasant thing to say.

But it's very real.

Many companies, when recruiting new employees, first observe what's trending in the market and then steer the new hires in that direction.

Jiang Che was the complete opposite.

He judges people first.

Wang Haoran's voice is rough and has a sense of life, which is why he wrote "A Person Like Me".

Lin Xier is cool and clean, with a campus vibe, so he wrote "Encounter".

He needed to prove himself in the official music market, so he released "Nocturne".

Each song is like a tailor-made garment.

The size fits perfectly, the color fits perfectly, and the overall feel fits perfectly.

This kind of vision is more terrifying than simply being able to write songs.

Inside Shengda Media, the atmosphere was even more oppressive.

The higher-ups have been staring at the top of the list for a long time without saying a word.

They used to be able to comfort themselves.

Jiang Che is too strong.

Wang Haoran's song might have been a lucky coincidence.

But Lin Xi'er's "Encounter" also became popular.

I can no longer bring myself to use the word "coincidence".

That's called skill when someone hits the target accurately three times in a row.

What made Shengda even more upset was that Lin Wei had once stood in the closest position to Jiang Che.

If she hadn't pushed Jiang Che away back then, the person Jiang Che would be writing songs for now might be an artist from Shengda.

Unfortunately, Lin Wei herself cut off this opportunity.

The higher-ups became increasingly frustrated.

"How is Lin Wei now?"

Liu Lin sat next to her, looking embarrassed.

"Resources have been downgraded."

"The company has arranged for her to stay in seclusion for a while."

The higher-ups sneered.

"She really deserves to sink."

"The company could have had another Jiang Che, but instead it has become another source of trouble."

Liu Lin lowered her head and did not reply.

The name Lin Wei is now like a thorn in Shengda's side.

Everyone gets annoyed when it's mentioned.

......

While things were bustling outside, Chexing was holding his first formal meeting in his office.

The meeting room was not large.

The table is brand new.

The chairs weren't even full.

But everyone sitting inside knew very well that this small room would become the starting point for many of Chexing's decisions in the future.

Jiang Che sat in the main seat.

Wang Haoran sat on the left.

Lin Xi'er sat on the right.

The newly recruited publicity, copyright operation, legal, and sound engineers sat on the other side.

When Wang Haoran attended his first company meeting, he sat up straighter than if he were in class.

Jiang Che glanced at him.

"You don't need to be so nervous."

Wang Haoran lowered his voice.

"I am now a company veteran."

"You need to maintain a composed demeanor."

Jiang Che: "Stop shaking your leg before you talk."

Wang Haoran looked down.

My legs are definitely shaking.

He silently pressed his knee.

Lin Xi'er couldn't help but lower her head and smile.

Jiang Che placed the data reports for the three songs on the table.

"The results are very good now, but this is only the first stage."

"There are three things to do next."

Everyone immediately became serious.

Jiang Che raised his hand and tapped the screen.

"First, Wang Haoran needs to fill in the gaps in the scene."

Wang Haoran's lips stiffened.

He knew it.

Good things are just beginning, and training must follow.

Jiang Che continued:

"Your song became a hit, but a live premiere performance alone isn't enough to prove it now."

"There will be radio shows, live performances, and offline music festivals later on."

"You need to be able to sing it steadily."

Wang Haoran took a deep breath and nodded.

"clear."

Jiang Che looked at Lin Xi'er.

"Secondly, 'Encounter' should be performed on a formal stage."

"You need to transform a song's popularity into recognition of the singer."

Lin Xi'er nodded.

"I will prepare."

Jiang Che finally looked at the propaganda.

"Third, the company brand needs to be established."

"Chexing should not be understood by outsiders as just Jiang Che's personal studio."

"Starting today, all materials must reinforce one concept."

He paused.

"Che Xing will let the right person sing the right song."

The publicity manager's eyes lit up.

This sentence is perfect for spreading.

She wrote it down immediately.

Wang Haoran looked on with a sigh.

"Boss, you sound just like a company leader."

Jiang Che looked at him.

"That's who I am."

Wang Haoran gave a thumbs up.

"Well-reasoned and supported by evidence."

The meeting lasted for an hour.

There are no empty words.

Everyone has a specific task.

Wang Haoran needs to strengthen on-site supervision.

Lin Xier is preparing for the public stage performance of "Encounter".

Publicity efforts should address the issue of excessive interest in third-tier cities.

Copyright registration for all of Jiang Che's works needs to be completed.

Legal professionals need to filter out all business offers and eliminate contracts that could damage their reputation in the short term.

The sound engineer will be responsible for the subsequent live versions of Wang Haoran and Lin Xier.

After the meeting, Wang Haoran remained seated in the conference room.

He looked at the three data sheets on the table and suddenly said:

"Boss."

"I never imagined I would be sitting in a meeting like this one day."

Jiang Che put away the documents.

"Have you thought of that now?"

Wang Haoran grinned.

"I've got it."

"It was pretty fun."

"But I'm also a little panicked."

Jiang Che looked at him.

"What's the panic?"

Wang Haoran remained silent for a few seconds.

"I used to be just your brother."

"I can shout, I can make a ruckus, I can be part of the atmosphere team."

"Now I am also a Cheolstar artist."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up."

This time, he didn't cover it up with a joke.

Jiang Che didn't laugh either.

He simply said calmly:

"If you can't keep up, practice."

"Che Xing doesn't need you to become a superstar overnight."

"But you need to be a little more steady each day than yesterday."

Wang Haoran looked up.

His eyes slowly brightened.

"Understood."

"A male protagonist who grows and develops, right?"

Jiang Che: "Read fewer novels."

Wang Haoran: "But right now I feel like a lackey being carried by the protagonist."

Jiang Che said calmly:

"Then at least don't hold the main character back."

Wang Haoran stood up on the spot.

"Go practice your voice!"

Lin Xi'er watched him run out of the conference room and smiled.

Then she looked at Jiang Che.

"I'll go practice singing too."

Jiang Che nodded.

"Go."

The meeting room fell silent.

Jiang Che stood by the window, watching the traffic below.

Chexing is very young now.

There are few staff, few resources, and the office area is not large.

But it already has three songs.

Three people who are remembered by the outside world.

This is more vital than many large, bloated companies.

Just then, the publicity manager knocked on the door and came in.

"General Manager Jiang."

The nominees for the Annual Newcomer Music Awards have been announced.

She handed the tablet to her.

Jiang Che looked down.

On the list, Chexing's three names were listed together.

Jiang Che.

Wang Haoran.

Lin Xi'er.

Jiang Che's individual nominations were even longer.

Newcomer of the Year.

Lyrics of the Year.

Composition of the Year.

Producer of the Year.

Top 10 Songs of the Year.

Wang Haoran has been nominated for Best Newcomer Song of the Year.

Lin Xier has been nominated for Most Promising Female Voice of the Year.

The person in charge of publicity sounded a little tense.

"President Jiang, it seems like we're going to be trending again."

Jiang Che looked at the list and smiled.

"Good."

The wind blew in through the window.

After Chexing achieved success across all three lines, the first real industry podium opened its doors to them.