Chapter 111: The Classical Cute Cat-Chan of the 21st Century
“Oh, so it’s because high school students can’t date?”
“No way, I totally believe it!”
“Come on, high schoolers can’t be hugging and all that—everyone does it anyway!”
“She really thinks we’ll fall for this? She must think we’re kids.”
“I guess it’s cute enough to not lie, right?”
“What? You don’t actually believe this garbage? Some folks need their goddess turned into a cream puff before they get it!”
[…]
Moonlight hurriedly stopped Cat-Chan, whispering:
“You won’t get anyone to believe that!”
“Why not?”
“There are too many high school students dating these days!”
“Ah…”
Cat-Chan fidgeted awkwardly,
“So, if I say I’m in elementary school now, will that work?”
“If you’re in elementary school, I’m gonna be in big trouble.”
[…]
“Wait, Cat-Chan is just… too adorable!”
“Can someone edit this video already?! Why did you keep the whispers?!”
“This is like getting kicked by a random dog on the street while watching a video…”
“Stop, stop! I swear I believe you two aren’t dating!”
It was thought that Moonlight and Cat-Chan made this video to promote their album plans under the guise of answering questions.
But clearly, they were in another realm altogether—
Moonlight was in the realm of “super-meta-play!”
Everything and everyone was just a part of the big show.
Why would he record those whispers otherwise?
Was he trying to be sneaky or just super careless?
Even a clueless high school student editing skills could smell it from miles away.
However, everyone knew:
Moonlight recorded it on purpose.
Moonlight knew that people knew he recorded it on purpose.
Everyone knew Moonlight knew they knew he recorded it on purpose.
But honestly,
Who cares? It’s like a d*mn dating reality show!
You know there’s an ulterior motive, but you still can’t pull yourself away!
In no time,
These bits showing Moonlight and Cat-Chan’s interaction became viral clips.
Even if you hadn’t heard their music—
Their sweetness spread like wildfire.
Being humiliated but still happily participating and cheering them on—
What’s the difference from being a masochist?
[…]
“One last question,” Moonlight pulled out a card.
Compared to the info-dump of previous questions, this one seemed quite milder, simpler.
So, Moonlight decided to let Cat-Chan read it:
“Why do Moonlight and Cat-Chan cover their faces in videos? When will they show their faces?”
This wasn’t a hard nut to crack.
There are so many internet personalities who never show their face.
Like that Bilibili guy who played the piano with his big belly for years without showing his face.
Fans didn’t care.
They asked not because it matters much, but because of the magnetism of Moonlight and Cat-Chan!
You want to know what such young geniuses look like.
Especially with so many shippers out there, without faces—
How do you imagine their love story?
Sulking alone in bed, thinking about that beautiful romance when all you can conjure is a blank mind.
Thinking about that—Moonlight’s stick and how it moves in Cat-Chan’s…
Hold the phone,
It gets more absurd.
Then some “rational observers”—daily spewing nonsense online about how Moonlight and Cat are ugly, but still the most beautiful in our hearts.
Such BS!
It’s like they’ve already decided Moonlight and Cat are hideous!
At this point,
Gan Yanyu hesitated with the question.
Originally, not showing their faces was to avoid unnecessary gossip since she had some fame in the Qingzhou music scene.
Now, it’s more due to embarrassment.
She hasn’t gotten used to sharing photos or videos online.
Plus, Lin Tian advised her not to worry about that aspect.
“It’s better that way! The mystery is key for short videos!”
So, the young girl cautiously said:
“We’re still students, we should focus on privacy.”
“And, Moonlight said I need not reveal myself,”
The “need not” from Cat-Chan’s lips transformed the sentence!
[…]
Not even remotely modern!
[…]
“A noble wife whose husband restricts her from public appearances.”
“My God, it’s 2023 and there are still girls in such conditions? No wonder Cat-Chan looks so naive!”
“She’s like a heroine from a romantic novel, I envy Moonlight every day.”
[…]
As the wild stream of commentary flooded the screen, the video ended.
Several days later,
Once Lin Tian was done with everything, he finally logged into the backend of the app.
[“3.27 million likes”]
[“2.26 million followers”]
“How many likes?”
“Followers!?”
Shocked, Lin Tian opened the video
And saw a trending topic staring back at him—
[“Genius artist Moonlight and his classical, 21st-century cute collaborator—Cat-Chan”]
Huh??
Bewildered, Lin Tian clicked into it, looking through the comments.
Seeing that netizens interpreted Gan Yanyu’s words as a form of protection and imagined an ancient romantic tale.
It didn’t matter anymore whether they were a couple.
Fans extrapolated into a story about a pure-hearted noble daughter stuck in a rural home, unfamiliar with modern culture.
Inaccurate yet oddly believable.
Most shockingly,
Because of this video going viral, Cat-Chan’s subtle actions and demure persona were compiled into various clips.
People swooned everywhere online—
Too cute!
This kind of innocence can’t be faked!
Which then sparked a cat-like trend across Douyin (TikTok equivalent).
Many influencers began filming similar videos in sailor uniforms, hair down, acting pitifully.
Facing the camera, they softly reenacted the famous line:
“Brother said I shouldn’t be seen by others.”
Crazy!
Especially one named ‘Don’t Eat Cilantro (No DMs)’, who nailed it perfectly with:
Clad in a blue sailor uniform, holding her cheeks with innocent eyes.
With pudding nearby, eating it sweetly and shyly saying,
“Ah, just enough for brother to see my looks.”
Fans praised, exclaiming as if they met Cat-Chan in person!
— End of Chapter —
