Chapter 98: This Wave is Stable

Regardless of whether he helped with composing, playing the piano, or arranging for the music department, Lin Yuan's frequency of visiting the painting society inevitably decreased. He had to carve out time to write "Jade Dynasty," saving several thousand words as a draft every day.

Even with a fast typing speed, it still took some effort.

As May passed its midpoint, major entertainment companies' music departments began preparing for the new season in June. Starlight has confirmed the release plan for "Life Like Summer Flowers" next month.

One of the top three in Qin Prefecture.

A splendid silver-light lounge.

As a first-line singer, Chen Zhiyu also planned to release a new song in June. For this, he specifically reminded his manager to check for strong competitors next month.

"Great news!"

After seriously investigating the preparations of various companies for next month, the manager quickly contacted Chen Zhiyu, sounding very excited. "Huge good news! There's no problem with your topping the charts next month!"

"Don't jinx it!"

Chen Zhiyu said in no good mood, "As far as I know, Jin Shuyu from Starlight Entertainment will also release a song next month. Jin Shuyu's talent and fan influence are no joke. I don't have the assurance of winning against him."

Both are first-line singers.

There's a difference in popularity.

Jin Shuyu became popular last year and has firmly secured his position as a first-line singer this year. His popularity and fan base are slightly higher than Chen Zhiyu's. In this situation, Chen Zhiyu already considered Jin Shuyu as his top opponent next month.

"That's the good news I'm talking about!"

The manager gloated, "I don't know what mistake Jin Shuyu made, but Starlight Entertainment suspended his activities for a month. Even his manager received the same punishment. So, his plan to release a new song in June was canceled."

"Are you sure?"

Chen Zhiyu couldn't help but be stunned. "Could it be a smokescreen released by Starlight? How can Jin Shuyu, a current popular first-line singer, have his song release plan canceled so easily?"

"I'm not sure about that."

The manager smiled and confidently said, "But I'm sure Jin Shuyu being punished by Starlight is true. Several of his important activities have been suspended these days. Maybe he offended some big shot. This way, you can be at ease because, besides Jin Shuyu, other singers next month won't pose any threat to you."

"And the replacement singer from Starlight?"

"The replacement singer seems to be named Sun Yaohuo. Starlight probably found him temporarily. He's an unknown singer, not as good as Zhao Yinghe last time. Starlight's first-line singers won't be replaced temporarily for someone like Jin Shuyu."

"This helps me!"

Chen Zhiyu's doubts were finally dispelled.

He finally showed a smile. It's not entirely his fault for being cautious; mainly, he was scared. The last time he released a song was in January, and unexpectedly, "Flammable and Explosive" came out of nowhere and beat him. It scared Chen Zhiyu enough to not release a new song for several months.

This time, he must secure the first place!

Regain the face he lost in January!

June is the month Chen Zhiyu carefully chose to release the song. He doesn't want to inexplicably overturn the car again.

"In any case, this wave is stable!"

The manager patted Chen Zhiyu on the shoulder. "I don't believe another Zhao Yinghe will emerge this time. Even if Zhao Yinghe comes, it's useless. Under normal circumstances, how can a non-first-line singer compete with you, a first-line singer?"

...

The news of Jin Shuyu withdrawing from the June season competition not only spread to the splendid silver-light lounge but quickly circulated throughout the entire entertainment circle. After all, he is currently a popular first-line singer, so the circle was curious—what did Jin Shuyu do to be suspended for a month?

"Dazzling Silverfire got lucky."

"The 'Double Yu' competition won't happen now."

Because both Jin Shuyu and Chen Zhiyu's names contain the character "Yu," and both are first-line singers, the media had recently dubbed the upcoming new song chart battle as the "Double Yu" competition.

Now, there's only one "Yu."

The onlookers couldn't help but find it boring.

Feeling regrettable, isn't it? Jin Shuyu and Chen Zhiyu won't be having a showdown, and as a result, Dazzling Silverfire and Starlight Entertainment won't be having one either. Who likes to watch a match with no suspense? Probably only Dazzling Silverfire and Chen Zhiyu themselves are secretly happy.

The person most angered by this should be Jin Shuyu himself, right?

That's the speculation within the industry.

At this moment, Jin Shuyu was staying in a hotel near the company.

During the period when the company suspended his activities, he rarely left the hotel. Only his idle manager, Tao Ran, accompanied him, and occasionally, the two would drown their sorrows in alcohol.

"It's just one month."

After silently drinking a few cups, Tao Ran comforted Jin Shuyu, "When the company loses on the new song chart in June, they'll realize your importance. Without you, what can the company use to compete with Chen Zhiyu? With Sun Yaohuo, how could he be a match for Chen Zhiyu?"

"You think so too?"

Jin Shuyu looked up at Tao Ran.

Tao Ran was stunned, "Did I say something wrong?"

Jin Shuyu didn't speak, just sighed lightly and drank a sip of alcohol with extreme frustration, as if trying to drown his sorrows with this drink.

"What's wrong?"

Tao Ran frowned, "This doesn't seem like your style, Jin Shuyu. It's just being inactive for a month. If you're angry, I'll help you arrange things later, so that Sun Yaohuo won't be able to compete with you."

"Brother Tao!"

Hearing this, Jin Shuyu's expression suddenly became serious, "You absolutely cannot do anything to Sun Yaohuo!"

"Huh?"

Tao Ran's frown deepened, "Why?"

Jin Shuyu said each word deliberately, "You have to promise me, absolutely cannot touch him!"

"Okay, okay, okay. I'll listen to you. But you should give me a reason, right?"

"A reason?"

Jin Shuyu put down the wine glass, "As a manager, Brother Tao, you indeed have talent, but when it comes to music, you're an amateur."

A wry smile.

Jin Shuyu stood up and looked out the window, saying, "Dazzling Silverfire is probably celebrating right now, thinking they've won the first prize. Little do they know what awaits them ahead."

"You mean..."

"They want to win, but it's not that easy. The company is not stupid. Clearly, they could punish me next month, but why did they do it this month? It's a way of indirectly reminding me to step aside."

"Just because of Sun Yaohuo?"

"Just because of Xianyu, just because of 'Red Roses'!"

Tao Ran opened his mouth.

Feeling a bit bewildered.

Jin Shuyu is not someone with a good temper.

If it were in the past, someone who caused him such misery, Jin Shuyu would definitely retaliate fiercely.

Among the first-line singers, none of them are easygoing!

But this time, despite such a blow, Jin Shuyu surprisingly didn't explode in anger. Instead, he seemed to be engaging in self-reflection?

This is not logical.