Chapter 128: Far-Sightedness, Little Nurse

Next came the latest batch of entertainment magazines. Among them, the most eye-catching was this issue of "The Inner Circle." As one of the top entertainment weeklies in the country, its influence was immense.

Anyone with even a passing interest in celebrity gossip would buy a copy every weekend to catch up on the entertainment news they craved or to read interviews with their idols.

The cover star of this latest issue was none other than Ren Qian.

The cover featured a striking image of Ren Qian hosting on the stage of "I Am a Singer." The grandeur of the show's set combined with Ren Qian’s handsome features was enough to captivate a legion of admirers in an instant.

The magazine’s feature article bore the headline: Ren Qian, the Second Singing God?

It was nothing short of lavish praise.

These kinds of articles were designed to win over fans, highlighting Ren Qian’s virtues, his relentless dedication...

“I’m afraid I’ll get a big head if I read it, haha.”

Ren Qian shut the magazine, unwilling to look. What if he got carried away by his own image?

“Come on, just take a look. It’s good to see how the media portrays you.”

His nurse sister rolled her eyes.

“Alright, I’ll begrudgingly read it. Although I know words often fall short, at least it’s their heartfelt tribute, right?”

“Such vanity...” she teased.

Opening the magazine again, Ren Qian began to read the feature with earnest focus.

“I believe when it comes to ‘The Inner Circle,’ one cannot avoid mentioning the recently skyrocketing ‘newcomer,’ Ren Qian.

Calling him a newcomer only refers to his short time since debut.

Yet this newcomer caused a sensation akin to a superstar’s triumphant return.

Some fans even claim he is the reincarnation of a singing god. His talent is simply earth-shattering, stirring souls. Every single one of his songs became a classic, looping endlessly on fans’ playlists. For a time, his tracks dominated the top spots on the Golden Melody Chart.

His fame was unrivaled.

In today’s entertainment world dominated by fresh-faced idols, a good-looking singer frequently appears on variety shows, garnering a massive fanbase through their looks.

That is the established path to fame, but Ren Qian, this unconventional young man, chose a completely different route.

Apart from hosting ‘Day Day Up,’ he rarely appeared on early variety shows. For most artists, skipping variety appearances means losing popularity and income. Yet despite this, Ren Qian’s astonishing talent etched his name in the minds of tens of millions.

Within six months, his catchy or exquisitely elegant style swept the empire. At one point, an entertainment company offered four million yuan for just one of his songs!

Ren Qian’s arrival opened a new chapter in the Chinese music scene. His unique creative style inspired countless singers to imitate him, but none could shine as brightly.

Recently, he hosted ‘I Am a Singer,’ elevating his fame, status, and popularity to new heights.

Some even believe he has surpassed the reigning kings of music, as he has nurtured several top-tier domestic stars, such as Murong Xue, Hu Yanbin, and Xu Zhiqian, with more to come.

Among them, Murong Xue shows signs of becoming the next queen of music.

Such influence undoubtedly consolidates Ren Qian’s prestige, especially since he is the most likely heir to Rolling Poetry Entertainment.

Looking back at Ren Qian’s rise, we see a brilliance of talent that promises even greater radiance ahead. However, he has his shortcomings. Due to limited experience, his songs have yet to transcend the realm of personal romance to embrace reflections on life and patriotic concerns.

I believe that when Ren Qian reaches that stage, no one will dare question him anymore, and the title of singing god will rightfully belong to him.

We eagerly await such a shining star in the Chinese music world...”

“Finished reading? I think this article is well-written. Aside from the first two thousand words of praise, the critique of your shortcomings is quite reasonable. Your journey shouldn’t stop at love songs; you should embrace the responsibilities of being a public figure.

Remember last time when you organized citizens to demand wages for migrant workers? You ought to actively shoulder social responsibilities. Reflect reality in your songs and support charitable causes, like environmental protection.

A positive public image is essential. Once established, it will greatly help you gain fans and expand your influence.”

His nurse sister analyzed thoughtfully.

Her insight was spot-on.

“I know. I understand. Ni, you care about me so much, if this weren’t a public setting, I’d pledge myself to you.”

Nurse sister: “...”

...

At the end of April, the touring concerts of his father-in-law and mother-in-law were set to officially begin. Thanks to Ren Qian’s public relations efforts and to boost Jiangnan Satellite TV’s ratings, the network decided to broadcast the concerts live!

This was a musical feast airing every Friday night from 7:00 to 10:20 PM, featuring the father-in-law and the diva auntie’s tour concerts. At 10:20, "I Am a Singer" would commence.

Of course, the concerts weren’t weekly but held once every three weeks.

April 28th fell on a Friday and marked the first concert on the tour. This format was unprecedented: a superstar couple performing together, joined by a superstar son-in-law, guaranteed to attract immense attention.

A week before the concert, tickets sold out instantly. Major entertainment shows began reporting the news. Alongside, the father-in-law and mother-in-law’s marriage announcement and the diva’s new album release were unveiled — a wave of publicity no one could replicate.

The hype was overwhelming.

Almost everyone in the trendsetting circles knew about this major event!

Some claimed that 2016 marked the second golden age of entertainment in the Huaxia Charter Empire, thanks to the emergence of the new singing god, Ren Qian.

New queens and kings of music were gradually taking shape.

The father-in-law and Auntie Feifei’s first concert took place at the Wangfujing Opera House. Half an hour before the live broadcast, Ren Qian was backstage applying makeup, unaware of his exact time to go on until the staff notified him.

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