After being dumped by the diva, I was picked up by her arch-enemy.

It was exactly 12 noon.

Both major music platforms refreshed simultaneously.

Shen Ruoqiu's "Night Colors" and Lin Qinghe's "Queen of Heaven" have been officially released online.

A war without gunfire has begun.

Meanwhile, at Brilliant Entertainment, fans were already itching to get started, frantically clicking to play and making purchases.

Various ranking data surged instantly.

As for Star Entertainment, there were no fancy splash screen recommendations, only a quiet dark red poster.

..........

Inside a studio apartment in Shanghai.

The well-known music critic "Old Wang with a sharp tongue" is sitting in front of his computer.

He was wearing top-of-the-line monitoring headphones, his brow furrowed.

As a well-known music critic in the industry who dares to speak the truth, what he hates most is the current mass-produced, artificial sweeteners.

After listening to Shen Ruoqiu's title track "Night Colors," Lao Wang immediately typed two words into the document: Mediocre.

The melody was old-fashioned, and the singing style was all about showing off; it didn't move him at all.

He shook his head and clicked on Lin Qinghe's "The Queen".

To be honest, he didn't have high expectations for Lin Qinghe.

A female singer who has just changed record labels and is eager to prove herself will most likely choose a song that features an overly powerful high note.

Click to play.

The prelude begins.

There are no overpowering synthesizer effects, only a high-quality piano solo, accompanied by a deep bass line.

It was simple, yet it instantly caught Old Wang's attention.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Qinghe's clear, slightly hoarse voice rang out.

"Finally found an excuse, taking advantage of the drunkenness—"

"To express all my feelings—"

Loneliness deepens, silence lingers in the corner of the dance floor—

"You said too little or too much—"

"It will only make people more fearful—"

Old Wang suddenly sat up straight.

The opening lines are absolutely brilliant.

There's no melodramatic lamentation or sentimentality; it's full of genuine feelings.

Lin Qinghe's pronunciation was extremely clear, and her emotions were handled with restraint and forbearance.

As the drumbeats begin, the accompaniment instantly becomes richer in layers.

In the chorus, the emotions completely erupt.

"I fell into a blind, infatuated tolerance—"

"It fulfills your dream of becoming the beloved queen of the world—"

"If love is nothing but temptation, nothing but mutual endurance—"

"Stop torturing each other, because we're both at fault—"

Old Wang got goosebumps all over his body when he heard this.

This emotional tension!

This arrangement is amazing!

These lyrics strike right to the soul!

He immediately glanced at the lyricist and composer section.

Lyrics by Jiang Yichen.

Composer: Jiang Yichen.

Arranged by Jiang Yichen.

Old Wang's eyes widened.

Jiang Yichen? That opera singer from Nancheng who became famous online for his singing?

He actually managed to write a hit song of this caliber!

After listening to the song, Old Wang's eyes couldn't help but redden.

Old Wang ripped off his headphones and started furiously typing on the keyboard.

He's going to rave about this song.

.........

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

The sentiment on Weibo is beginning to shift subtly.

The trending topics list, which was originally dominated by Shen Ruoqiu, has quietly been replaced by a brand new entry.

And its ranking is climbing at an incredibly rapid pace.

#QueenLinQingheCriedAfterListening#

Clicking into the entry reveals nothing but enthusiastic recommendations from casual netizens.

"Holy crap! This song is amazing!"

"I originally went to listen to Shen Ruoqiu's songs, but I accidentally clicked on this one, and now I'm listening to it on repeat and can't get it off!"

"This poem is so ruthless; not a single word is used, yet every line is a veiled attack on the heart!"

"When did Lin Qinghe's singing skills evolve to this level? That emotional outburst is absolutely stunning!"

"Look everyone, it's the lyricist and composer! It's Jiang Yichen! That Jiang Shen who sings in opera style!"

"What an all-around talent! Not only is he a great actor, but he's also an amazing songwriter!"

Word of mouth began to spread rapidly.

3 PM.

The long music review by the sharp-tongued Lao Wang has been officially released.

The title is extremely eye-catching.

Strip away the veil of vanity, and you'll see who the true queen of pop is!

In the article, Lao Wang spared no praise.

"The Chinese music scene has been suffering from assembly-line production for far too long!"

"Today, Lin Qinghe delivered a resounding slap to everyone's face with 'Queen of Heaven'."

"This isn't just an ordinary heartbreak song; it's a ruthless analysis of the vanity and illusion of the entertainment industry!"

"Jiang Yichen's lyrics and arrangement are simply divine, and Lin Qinghe's performance is impeccable."

"In contrast, some veteran singers who claim to be divas are still singing clichés from more than a decade ago."

"You can tell who's real gold and who's just copper plating just by listening!"

This music review immediately sparked a heated discussion across the internet.

Countless people who were initially hesitant flocked to the music platform.

The number of views and sales of "Queen" began to skyrocket.

........

Star Entertainment Headquarters.

Gu Ruanxing stood in front of the computer, looking at the sales curve that had suddenly surged in the background.

She slammed her hand on the desk in excitement.

"It's over! It's over!"

Gu Ruanxing pointed at the screen and then shouted at Lin Qinghe.

Lin Qinghe walked quickly to the computer.

on the screen.

Lin Qinghe's "Queen" digital album sales: 12 million!

Shen Ruoqiu's "Night Colors" digital album sales: 9.8 million!

overtake.

Moreover, this was achieved despite Brilliant Entertainment investing massive resources and dominating all film screenings.

They carved out a path to success purely through the exceptional quality of their work and word-of-mouth reputation.

Gu Ruanxing proudly raised her chin.

"Faced with absolute strength, Bai Yanqiu's marketing tactics are utterly ineffective!"

.........

at the same time.

Brilliant Entertainment Headquarters.

Bai Yanqiu's face was terribly gloomy as he looked at the data on the big screen, showing that they had been overtaken.

He suddenly grabbed the wine glass on the table and smashed it on the ground.

Glass shards flew everywhere, and red wine was spilled all over the floor.

"Useless! They're all useless!"

Bai Yanqiu roared at the executives in front of him.

"I spent so much money on publicity, and you guys can't even beat Lin Qinghe, who was just sidelined!"

The executives kept their heads down, not daring to breathe.

Shen Ruoqiu stood in the corner, her face deathly pale.

She had just listened to the song "Queen".

As a professional singer, she knew better than anyone the value of that song.

Whether it's the catchiness of the melody or the depth of the lyrics, it completely overshadows her hit song.

online.

Netizens' comments have completely sided with Lin Qinghe.

"After listening to 'Queen of Heaven,' listening to Shen Ruoqiu's songs is like a game of cat and mouse."

"Shen Ruoqiu should stop calling herself 'Queen of the Underworld' and just give up the title."

"Lin Qinghe is the true queen of pop!"

"Lin Tianhou is awesome!"

..........

Inside the Star Entertainment office.

Gu Ruanxing was still excitedly making phone calls to the publicity department to arrange for further expansion of the results.

Lin Qinghe stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

She looked at the enthusiastic comments and the ever-rising charts on her phone screen.

Becoming a superstar was an honor she had always dreamed of.

Now, she has finally stood on it.

But she didn't feel the ecstatic joy she had imagined.

Lin Qinghe opened WeChat.

My fingers hovered over the keyboard for a long time.

In the end, he only silently sent two words.

"Thanks."