They don't actually think I like them, do they?

No matter how good the offer Bilibili could make to him, he refused it all, and then publicized the whole thing.

Shocking! Bilibili spent a fortune, yet still failed to sign JuZiJiang!

No one understands marketing better than Lin Han.

Many celebrities engage in this kind of hype just to find a good next client; such tactics are indeed despicable.

However, Lin Han had no intention of debuting, so there was no possibility of him maliciously inflating prices.

In fact, Lin Han himself has a negative attitude towards debuting, but online, his fans leave messages in his comment section every day.

"Brother Orange, please, please debut already!"

"If you debut, I'll be your first fan!"

"I really want to see what Orange Jam looks like. He must be a very gentle man~"

"I want to see Orange Jam dominate the Chinese entertainment industry and conquer the entire entertainment circle!"

"......"

Every time Lin Han sees such comments, he feels an invisible pressure.

The rumors that Lin Han rejected multiple talent agencies went viral online, which greatly increased his popularity.

Where have netizens ever seen such a refreshing stream of content! Free creation, free publication, powered by love, and rejection of capital... these characteristics are all plus points for Orange Jam.

However, while it may be a positive factor, and it may be a positive one, those who want Orange Jam to debut should still hope for Orange Jam to debut.

Aside from a small group of female fans who feel that a hidden gem like Orange Jam should remain niche and never become famous, so that he can always be one of the labels they use to define themselves,

Most people still hope that Orange Jam will debut.

First and foremost, and very importantly, orange jam is still quite mysterious online.

His true identity is unknown, his appearance is unknown, his update schedule is very unstable, and he almost never interacts with his fans!

Even if someone suddenly passes away while you're updating, it wouldn't be surprising!

However, once Orange Jam debuts, she can have regular updates and official albums, making her a proper "singer," and her identity sounds much better.

After all, if you're a huge fan of a singer, at most people will call you a crazy fanboy, but if you're a huge fan of a content creator, you're a devoted son!

In fact, many of Juzi Jam's die-hard fans have been called "Juzi Jam's sons" because they often go to other content creators' comments and make irresponsible remarks.

Lin Han himself was helpless about this brainwashing, but the eyes of the vast majority of netizens were still discerning. Because of Ju Zi Jiang's excellent reputation, no one would shift the blame to Ju Zi Jiang because of the existence of "Ju Zi Jiang's devoted fans".

Although the "Orange Filial Sons" are essentially die-hard fans of Orange Jam, Lin Han did not blindly defend them, but instead chose to righteously sever ties with these filial sons!

He knew all too well the purity of these people. If this were in his previous life, these people would be considered "original" if they played Genshin Impact, "farmer" if they played Honor of Kings, and "porridge" if they played Arknights. Whatever they played was considered "brainstorming" and had nothing to do with the work.

Besides the reasons mentioned above, there's another, even more significant reason why fans strongly hope for Orange Jam's debut—

Everyone really wants to see Orange Jam make a splash in the Chinese music scene.

Imagine you become a fan of a niche, amazing singer. Very few people in the world know how talented he is, and he only posts videos on small platforms. At his peak, he was only a top influencer within a small circle.

He was like a terrestrial immortal who leveled up to 100 by fighting slimes in a newbie village, and then, after entering a fantasy continent full of powerful beings, he was surprised to find—

I am invincible!

After Orange Jam debuted and left Bilibili, she realized that she had actually become a nobody in the Chinese music scene!

What is this?! This is like a wish-fulfillment novel come to life!!

All of Orange Marmalade's loyal fans have this kind of confidence! They believe that Orange Marmalade's abilities have long surpassed this world! It's just that for various reasons, it can't be fully unleashed yet!

The best way to break free from these constraints is to let orange marmalade debut!

Countless fans are now waiting to see a satisfying story, but Orange Sauce has taken a refreshing turn, creating content out of love, which earns the respect of many while also leaving them with a sense of regret.

Lin Han hasn't figured these things out yet, at least not right now.

He really didn't quite understand why so many people wanted him to debut.

Would you rather spend money to listen to music later just to see what you really look like?

If you enjoy being a shrew so much, why not spend money to buy your own photos? If you have enough money, maybe one day you'll actually show your face.

No matter how loudly the fans shouted, Lin Han remained completely unaffected.

The next evening, after school, Lin Han arrived at the place he had agreed to meet Hu Yan.

073. Bilibili's Second Invitation

Upon seeing Xu Hui's message, Lin Han felt a headache coming on.

What happened tonight is not something that can be explained in just a few words.

“That’s right, giving lectures,” Lin Han replied.

"What kind of classes do you take that keep you up so late?"

“I spoke better, and Yan Yuli was very satisfied, so she let me have extra time.”

"No way! If that were the case, you'd be so busy you wouldn't even have time to check your phone? Something must have happened to you!" Xu Hui said with certainty.

At this moment, Xu Hui was curled up in bed, his eyes fixed on his phone. In the darkness, only the phone screen and Xu Hui's eyes emitted light.

"Okay, actually..."

"I kissed Yan Yuli," Lin Han said.

"...?"

"No."

"Just hear me out."

Lin Han started typing furiously.

Unexpectedly, just as Lin Han typed the word "but" at lightning speed, Xu Hui had already finished writing his essay.

"I'm anxious, I'm completely anxious. When you said that, I felt it as if those things had really happened. Your sharp words made me feel like I was being pierced by a thousand arrows. My hands were shaking, I was sweating, and I even bit my tongue until it bled. At that moment, I really broke down completely."

Lin Han deleted all the text in the chat box and then replied:

"6."

"Lin Han, you're a fucking bastard! I told you to think about whether you had any other feelings for Yan Yuli, and you just confessed, didn't you??"

"No, I didn't confess. Actually, she made the first move, and I couldn't help myself."

"No, if you're in this state, why did you come back tonight? Shouldn't you be lying in Yan Yuli's bed right now? You kissed her and then ran away??"

Lin Han took a deep breath and made a voice call.

In the voice message, Lin Han recounted the whole story, including his thoughts at the time and his impulsive decision, and gave a detailed account of how the sudden kiss happened.

Lin Han was afraid that he hadn't explained things in enough detail and that Xu Hui wouldn't understand, so he thoughtfully explained the details of what happened:

"Yan Yuli was wearing a white, see-through nightgown, and she smelled of lavender. Her legs were incredibly white..."

"Please, don't say anything more, I'm begging you." Xu Hui's voice was already choked with sobs.

After understanding, Xu Hui sighed deeply.

"I never expected that Goddess Yuli would actually be interested in you."

"What?"

"What are you pretending for? Yuli has gone to such lengths, even if you have low emotional intelligence, you should have seen through it by now, right?"

"It's hard to say, but she caught up with me quite quickly."

"Sigh, maybe Pear has her own unspeakable difficulties."

Xu Hui spoke slowly over the phone.

"So, this is all you're going to do?"

"Mm," Lin Han replied softly.

He no longer cared whether Yan Yuli truly had some unspeakable secret. The hurt Cen Sisi had caused him was too deep, and he didn't want to get involved again.

"Okay, whatever decision you make, I'll support you!" Xu Hui said seriously. "Don't feel guilty!"

"it is good."

With his brother's words of comfort, Lin Han finally felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

......

The next day, Lin Han received an email. The sender was the Bilibili Music Section Editorial Department.

The email contained very little information.

First, inform Lin Han that the 300,000 yuan bonus has been deposited into his account.

Secondly, we hope that Lin Han can reconsider the signing of the contract; we can discuss the terms and conditions.

Lin Han frowned.

He rejected so many companies, clearly showing he didn't want to debut. Why would Bilibili think they would agree to sign him?

Moreover, the editorial department had initially offered a high signing fee to get him to accept the fact that he came in third place, in order to quell the controversy, but he refused.

Now that I've won first place, the editorial department should be seething with hatred for me. How could they possibly offer me even more generous terms?

Lin Han simply ignored it, treating it as spam.

Afterwards, Lin Hanqing counted the money in his account, and upon seeing 300,000, he almost jumped for joy.

They've turned things around; this time it's a real turnaround.

Eighteen-year-old Lin Han already has savings of over 500,000 yuan.

Until a month ago, Lin Han was barely able to support his orphanage with a monthly salary of 1800 yuan.

Even the smallest achievement will not stop Lin Han from moving forward. He knows very well what he needs most right now.

Turning this energy into motivation, Lin Han studied even harder in the new day!

That evening, Lin Han received an unexpected phone call.

"Lin Han, do you still remember me?" A familiar voice rang out.

Lin Han was taken aback: "Teacher Xiao Fang?"

Teacher Xiaofang is the chief recording engineer of Yan Yuli's agency and has a very good personal relationship with Yan Yuli.

Previously, in order to record Lin Han's audio, Xiao Fang even risked her life by using company equipment without permission to help him.

Although Yan Yuli's favor played a major role in this, Lin Han was still quite grateful to Xiao Fang.

Moreover, Xiao Fang was the first to stand up and clearly express her love for Lin Han's songs, asking him to let her know when he wrote a new song.

As a professional in the industry, her words undoubtedly gave Lin Han great encouragement and confidence at the time.

However, Lin Han didn't have Xiao Fang's contact information, and he didn't tell her about the new song he released. But since his song had generated so much discussion online, Xiao Fang must have known about it.

“I’ve listened to all your new songs, and every single one of them is truly a top-notch love song. I knew I hadn’t misjudged you, Lin Han, you are a musical genius!” Xiao Fang said.

"Teacher Xiaofang, you flatter me. I also want to thank you for recording my first song back then," Lin Han said.

"That's nothing," Xiao Fang said with a smile.

"Teacher Xiaofang called specifically for this, surely it wasn't about this?" Lin Han broke the ice and asked directly.

"Hmm." Xiaofang paused and said, "I heard you rejected all the offers from talent agencies, so I wanted to ask you about it."

"I see."

Presumably, Xiaofang came to persuade him to sign the contract; she represents Chestnut Studio.

"Lin Han, with your talent, you'll make a name for yourself in the music industry sooner or later. Why not debut and make a name for yourself instead of being a small content creator here?"　

Lin Han had heard similar things from many companies before, and he was already somewhat numb to it.

Just as Lin Han was about to refuse, Xiao Fang said again:

"Let me be frank with you, a friend of mine works at Bubble Media, a subsidiary of Bilibili, and she asked me to persuade you."

“Bilibili has just entered the domestic entertainment industry and its development in all aspects is still immature. It urgently needs to sign a newcomer with enough potential and sustainable development to open up the market.”

"Lin Han, why don't you talk to them face to face? I can tell you that they need you a lot. You can try to make any demands you dare to make. Anyway, even if you are rejected, you won't lose anything."