Gao Gone Away

(A/N: I'm gonna use "Paradise" to refer to "Gokuraku Jodo" in the future, because it's a pain to type.)

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The news of TMY starting the production of her new single spread quickly. "Paradise" and "Seve" became the focal points for many people in the electronic music scene. The search volume skyrocketed even before the release, creating a buzz of anticipation.

This was all thanks to TMY's terrifying production skills and her exceptional understanding of electronic music, earning her the title of "Electronic Music Princess." Many domestic producers in China didn't want to admit it, but TMY had undeniably pushed Chinese electronic music to another extreme.

Before TMY, Chinese electronic music mainly consisted of soothing vocal-style tracks. However, with TMY's appearance, a wave of new electronic music forms and styles swept through, even pioneering techniques that were once considered impossible by many. It was a terrifying transformation.

From the grand and mesmerizing atmosphere of Future Bass, to the high-energy frenzy of Brostep, TMY's performances captivated people's hearts. It made them wonder if electronic music could reach even grander heights still.

Some insightful individuals labelled it the "TMY Era." Indeed, TMY's arrival seemed to have ushered the Chinese electronic music scene into a new era.

The impact of TMY's emergence was that audiences had grown tired of the previous styles. They no longer resonated with them. These veteran producers not only experienced a significant drop in popularity but also found themselves in an awkward situation.

Whenever a producer releases a new song, they are bombarded with comments from fans, accusing them of running out of creativity. "House," "Future Bass," and "Brostep" were everywhere.

The unfortunate reality was that many producers knew their shortcomings but were at a loss on how to adapt. They couldn't grasp these styles, let alone know how to produce them. These new styles were forged with equipment these fresh producers hadn't conceptualized yet. This was why TMY became the target of criticism. Some people even had the misguided belief that once TMY fell, the electronic music scene would return to its original state, and they would continue to be adored by the masses.

Little did they know that it wasn't solely TMY's fault at this point...

To give an analogy, imagine someone who spent the first half of their life eating poop and believed it was the most delicious thing in the world. But one day, they tasted real food and were instantly amazed, unable to resist its appeal. They abandoned the poop and switched to regular meals. Now, if they found themselves without regular food and faced with poop again, would they still eat it? The answer is probably no.

Although the analogy might be crude, the underlying idea holds true. It represented progress and improvement, an irreversible change. Yet, some people fail to see the essence of it.

"Paradise" and "Seve" quickly rose to the top of the search rankings on Weibo, capturing the public's attention. At the same time, discussions about TMY and the accountability of Gao Tucáo were trending.

Gao Tucáo had completely fallen from grace, though he had already been slipping prior to this incident. Upon receiving legal notices, his company swiftly distanced itself from him and was about to face a lawsuit. The comments section on his Weibo accounts was filled with insults, and his fans quickly unfollowed him.

It was an inevitable outcome. Spreading rumours, fabricating stories, and framing others were actions that, once exposed, could be fatal, especially in the entertainment industry. It was the most significant stain that couldn't be removed, only overshadowed by scandals involving physical crimes, like assault, murder, etc.

The fans who had unfollowed TMY a few days ago suddenly returned in even greater numbers. Many fans admitted their ignorance and apologized for their actions.

Currently, TMY's Weibo followers were on the verge of breaking the 10 million mark, sitting at 9,999,406.

However, there was no further updates after TMY released the teaser for her new single.

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Three days had swiftly passed, and now it was December 1st, a typical day at school. The bustling discussions surrounding TMY had lost their vigour, fading into the background as fresh events in the entertainment industry took the spotlight.

So, where was Miaoyi at the moment?

She was in school, enduring the early self-study session, using her textbook to shield her phone as she mindlessly played a pay-to-win mobile game. She lazily swung her long legs, clad in white stockings...

Qiuying sat beside her, diligently focused on her studies. Occasionally, she nudged Miaoyi's elbow with a hint of exasperation. "Come on, stop playing. You'll be in deep trouble if the head teacher catches you."

"No need to rush. Let me conquer this level first. After all, it's not every day I have a break from work. Just a little relaxation won't hurt. I need to level up quickly; otherwise, I might be left in the dust," Miaoyi replied, casually brushing off Qiuying's reminder with a carefree smile.

Qiuying could only roll her eyes in response.

Undeterred, Miaoyi immersed herself in the game, while the campus atmosphere retained its usual tranquillity... well, if you discounted the swarm of reporters stationed outside the school gate and the residential area.

As Miaoyi made her way to school daily, she felt like a covert operative undergoing intense CIA training, skillfully evading detection.

The school day flew by, and as Miaoyi and Qiuying returned home, the clock struck 6:30 in the evening.

Yun Jie had completed his tasks and was now in the living room, eager to report to Miaoyi.

"By the way, I arranged an interview for you. It's a light-hearted daily talk show called 'Grilling Show' on Tianyou Entertainment. It starts in three days. You can prepare for it. It will be beneficial for your future development," Yun Jie casually opened a bag of potato chips, munching on them as he spoke. "This will be your first interview with the outside world."

"Is that so?" Miaoyi pondered for a moment, finding no objections. She agreed, "Alright, you take care of the arrangements. Just give me a reminder when the time comes."

"Sure thing," Yun Jie nodded. "Oh, and regarding Gao Tucáo, he's currently on trial. It turns out our lawsuit has encouraged other artists to step forward and support our case. It's expected that he'll receive a minimum prison sentence of three years and a fine of 5 million."

"You don't have to tell me about that. He deserves it," Miaoyi scoffed, showing no interest in the matter. How he was sentenced was of no concern to her.

Just the fact that other artists also spoke out shows what type of person Gao Tucáo was. Besides, now that he was getting jail time, it would complete her original goal of setting an example for anyone who dared to mess with her.

Sometimes, they wouldn't be genuinely afraid unless she truly scared them. As for whether going to prison would ruin his life... that was none of her business.

For her, there were more important things to focus on.

That was the announcement of the DJ MAG Top 100 DJs tonight.

The Amsterdam ceremony was on the verge of commencing. Even though she might not be directly involved, she still wanted to see what was happening.