The stage was set.
Singer Cao Yue took the stage.
A wave of applause erupted.
Although Cao Yue was only a top-tier singer, he was well-known in the gaming circle. Due to his collaboration with Li Feihong, he had sung many game theme songs, earning him a large following of loyal fans within the gaming community.
As the prelude began, the wuxia feel immediately set in.
As a renowned producer, Li Feihong had a good grasp of song styles.
"Shadows of the Red Chamber, the stir of the hibernal, sword in hand, chasing clouds with song.
Moonlight clear, lamplight bright, who captures hearts with a single glance…"
Cao Yue's voice, with its hint of raspiness, was like that of a reclusive martial arts master recounting his experiences, creating strong immersion.
Coupled with the meticulously prepared dance, the audience was instantly drawn into the romantic tales of the jianghu.
"Though the mortal world offers gentle, pure hearts, there is also the pride to cleave the clouds with a sword.
Jianghu dreams, love's sweet plight, in tea houses, stories told, yet you are unseen…"
As the song progressed, the melody grew melancholic, transforming the tales of swordsmen wandering the jianghu into stories recounted in tea houses.
The choice of theme was excellent.
"Damn, as expected of Teacher Li Feihong, it's got that same vibe!"
"I'm just a gamer, yet I feel a touch of melancholy."
"Just for this theme song, I'm going to download and play it!"
"Everyone has jianghu dreams, I want to play this game too and experience the martial world!"
The barrage of comments in the live stream was full of praise.
Backstage, Bai Yanlang's lips curved into a smug smile as he saw Abin and his group approaching from a distance.
The performance had been very effective, exceeding their expectations.
"See? This is the effect of a top producer," he said proactively.
With so many people backstage, he wasn't afraid of Abin and the others making a move.
"We saw it. It's pretty trash, actually," Abin replied, giving Bai Yanlang a dismissive smile.
Lao Gao added, "It's just a top producer, what's with all the arrogance, you traitor."
"Heh, Lao Gao, you still love to talk big. You need to change your personality, or no one will be able to stand you," Bai Yanlang said with a half-smile.
In the studio, Lao Gao was known for his straightforwardness and tendency to brag, but because he was loyal, everyone tolerated this minor flaw and played along with his boasting.
Now that Bai Yanlang had left the studio, he no longer felt obligated to show him courtesy.
"I talk big?" Lao Gao was taken aback by the remark, then burst into laughter. "You ungrateful wretch, I can't even be bothered to say anything to you. You don't have much time left."
With that, he reached out to pat Bai Yanlang's shoulder.
The latter, thinking he was about to be hit, quickly dodged, his face filled with wariness.
"Scaredy-cat..."
Lao Gao's hand missed, and he retracted it with a smile.
Then, along with Abin and the group, they playfully made their way towards the stage entrance.
"A top producer, oh, I'm so scared."
"Oh dear, what should I do, I'm so nervous, haha..."
"Tsk tsk tsk, scared as hell!"
They were all young people around twenty, and boisterousness was a natural trait of youth, also known as vitality.
The reason "Youngster Game Studio" was named as such was partly because they were all youngsters, possessing the drive and ambition of youth.
These young people fought for their dreams and despised people like Bai Yanlang, who betrayed their own.
It was already showing him considerable respect by not spitting at him.
As for slapping his face, it was best to let him be as arrogant as possible.
Bai Yanlang, though unsure why they were so confident, still let out a cold snort.
Then, he headed towards the lounge.
...
After the performance of "Zhan Jian Xing" was completed,
it was time for the game promotion of "Shao Nian Tian Ya."
Abin took the stage to explain.
To Su Yu's surprise, the young man on stage was composed and confident, showing no trace of his usual shyness. However, he was still a teenager, and his explanations lacked the smooth flow of an experienced veteran.
This game differed from traditional monster-slaying and leveling-up; it was more of a sandbox experience where players had random starting identities and grew through various adventures and explorations in the jianghu.
The replayability was quite high.
Abin presented various data and game details, comparing them with other games.
His consistent use of "fellow competitors" and his accented "Are you okay?" also amused the audience.
After introducing the game,
Abin said with a smile, "Just like our fellow competitors, our game also has a theme song. I won't waste any more time, let's listen to the song!"
His words stunned everyone.
After all, the theme song for "Zhan Jian Xing" had been commissioned from a top producer. Abin's current demeanor suggested he had no worries, rather he was full of confidence.
This naturally caused some confusion.
"Could it be that they also hired a top producer?"
"No way, aren't they just a small studio? They don't have the money to hire big names to write songs?"
"I think at most they hired a senior producer. They probably can't afford a top one."
The bullet comments were filled with speculation.
And as the stage was being set,
the lights suddenly dimmed.
Then, a white-clad youth holding a sword entered the stage from backstage.
And as the camera zoomed in, revealing the person's face,
everyone was stunned.
"Gong Juren???"
"Little Gongju????"
"Holy crap, Youngster Game actually hired Little Gongju to sing the theme song?"
"6666... I never saw this coming."
"Wait, if Little Gongju is here, could that man also be present?!"
At this moment.
On the large screen behind the stage, which displayed game footage, the song information appeared.
"Ming Yue Tian Ya"
Vocals: Gong Juren
Lyrics: Ting Yu
Music: Ting Yu
"Hiss..."
A collective gasp of cold air swept through the venue.
Damn it, it really was that man!!
This unimaginable impact left the entire venue in stunned silence, everyone staring with disbelief.
A small studio managed to invite Ting Yu?
Backstage.
In the lounge.
"Teacher Cao Yue, thank you for your hard work this time," Bai Yanlang said with a smile to the singer Cao Yue.
"It's my pleasure. I should be thanking you for letting Teacher Feihong write a new song," Cao Yue replied, waving his hands.
At that moment, the lounge TV was broadcasting the live feed from outside.
The instant Bai Yanlang and Cao Yue heard the prelude,
they both turned to look. Upon seeing Gong Juren, both were dumbfounded.
When Bai Yanlang saw the song information on the screen, he rushed towards the television.
"What the heck!"
After confirming the song's details,
Bai Yanlang let out a curse.