As Tingyu stood with nearly thirty qipao girls behind him, the awards belonging to him were finally presented. The audience, breathless from continuous applause and cheers, were almost exhausted, even more so than Tingyu, the award recipient. Finally, holding the trophy for "Godfather of Chinese Music," he returned to the audience seats. The other trophies were held by the qipao girls, who were taking them backstage. This time, they had truly come to stock up. Tonight's entertainment gala saw Tingyu collect nearly fifty trophies in total! The sheer scale of it was astonishing, an unprecedented feat in the Chinese music industry.
"Susu, I told you, one day you would stand at the pinnacle of the Chinese music scene under the spotlight. You've done it!" Lin Yanyu rushed over and hugged Su Yu tightly. Her embrace was not for show, but a genuine, uncontrollable expression of emotion. The two chuunibyo teenagers from their university days, who had uttered such chuunibyo words, had finally achieved their goal. "When Heaven did not give birth to Su Tingyu, the path of music would have been a long night!" From that moment, Lin Yanyu had firmly believed that this man's seemingly chuunibyo words were, in fact, his grandest ambition!
"This trophy has a part of you in it. I didn't thank you earlier because I believe companionship is the most enduring confession," Su Yu said, holding the trophy and gazing deeply at Lin Yanyu. In his past life, due to certain events, he had shied away from the spotlight and the camera. It was this woman who, step by step, encouraged and supported him, resolving his inner turmoil. Without Lin Yanyu, Su Yu might have achieved significant accomplishments with the system, but he would never have reached his current heights. There was also the unwavering support from Lin Chaoyang behind the scenes. The entertainment industry is a battlefield of capital, a plaything of capital, and its darkness is beyond the comprehension of outsiders. Lin Chaoyang, the foremost capital magnate in the Chinese music scene, had carved out a sanctuary for Su Yu within the domestic entertainment industry, shielding him from capital games and allowing him to showcase his talent without reservation. This is why, in just three years, Tingyu could grow to his current stature. He had never expressed thanks for these things, knowing that some matters are best left unsaid, cherished in the heart.
"Kiss!" "Kiss!!" Seeing the couple embracing, Gong Juren immediately egged them on! Jiang Xiao'e, snapping out of her daze, joined in the cheers. Even the usually mature and steady Zhang Wei joined the cheering crowd. Blushing amidst the cheers, Lin Yanyu saw Su Yu about to kiss her and quickly said, "I like to be the one to initiate!" With that, she leaped onto Su Yu, her long, straight legs wrapping around his waist, her hands encircling his neck. She closed her eyes slightly and planted a kiss on his lips. "Wow!" The venue erupted in enthusiastic cheers, everyone looking on with envy, blessing this celestial couple of the Chinese music scene!
In the audience. Shen Jinghong was still reeling from the shocking news of Su Yu becoming the Godfather of Chinese Music. Seeing everyone cheer for him and Lin Yanyu, he fell into a contemplative mood. "So, women are also very useful for showing off!" Shen Jinghong, who had always been dedicated to feigning weakness and then revealing his true strength, suddenly felt a moment of enlightenment! He had always believed that women only slowed down his songwriting process. But now, he saw that every time Su Yu and Lin Yanyu displayed their affection, the reactions from others were immense, with so many people envying and coveting him. With this thought, Shen Jinghong glanced at the female singer beside him. "No, these ordinary women are no match for Lin Yanyu! If I, Shen Jinghong, am to find a woman, it won't be these types!" At this moment, Shen Jinghong felt that he must find a woman even better than Lin Yanyu. Even if he couldn't surpass Su Yu in songwriting, outdoing him in the department of women would be a form of surpassing him! With this realization, Shen Jinghong's previously dejected expression turned resolute, and the light in his eyes grew brighter!
The awards for singers and songs had all been presented. The next segment was the nominations for Song King and Song Queen. Ten individuals were nominated for these prestigious titles. Besides the four from the Tingyu Singer Group, the other six were from different entertainment companies. These ten singers were the hottest stars in the Chinese music scene today, representing the best of vocal talent recognized by both critics and the market. Of course, mere nomination did not guarantee a win; out of the ten nominated singers, only five would receive the Song King or Song Queen nominations. Everyone knew that the four from the Tingyu Singer Group were virtually guaranteed nominations, meaning six people would be vying for a single spot. Instantly, an intense desire flared in the eyes of the nominated singers in the audience.
"The recipient of the Song King nomination is..." After Mo Yan presented the major awards, host Lin Han returned to the stage. "Zhang Wei!!" Hearing his name called by the host, Zhang Wei breathed a sigh of relief. Amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Zhang Wei walked onto the stage and accepted his trophy from a qipao girl. In previous galas, the Song King and Song Queen segment was usually the grand finale. However, after Tingyu's extraordinary awards ceremony, the Song King and Song Queen nominations seemed less significant. Zhang Wei had prepared extensive acceptance speeches, but in that moment, he found himself speechless. His hands, holding the trophy, trembled slightly. He looked down at Su Yu in the audience, his eyes filled with immense gratitude: "I have stood on mountain peaks and fallen into valleys. Now, receiving the Song King nomination of my dreams, the only one I should thank is Teacher Tingyu. Thank you for choosing me, for giving me the honor of becoming a member of the singer group, and for the opportunity to sing your songs. Thank you!!" With that, tears welled up in his eyes, and he bowed deeply to Su Yu. From his seat, Su Yu waved his hand with a smile, then sheepishly touched his nose. He had only wanted a capable and inexpensive tool, not as noble as they imagined... "The next recipient of the Song King nomination is... Gong Juren!" Similarly, Gong Juren, filled with overwhelming excitement, ascended the stage to receive his Song King trophy! He was known as the luckiest man in the Chinese music scene, reaching the peak from his debut! From his very first song, "What Can't Be Done," his career skyrocketed! In just two to three years, he achieved the status of Song King! His achievements were equally dazzling; apart from Tingyu, he was the youngest Song King in the Chinese music scene! "My heart is filled with immense excitement receiving this trophy. I thank everyone who has helped and supported me along the way. Of course, the person I should thank the most is Teacher Tingyu!" He paused, calmed his emotions, wiped a tear from the corner of his eye, and continued: "There are too many words of gratitude, but unfortunately, I cannot delay the proceedings. I will release a separate thank-you video on Weibo, so please pay close attention!" With that, Gong Juren bowed deeply to the cameras and in Su Yu's direction!