201. Chapter 200: New Album Launch Event, Live Now!
In the headquarters of Yueyin Corporation.
At the Talent Management Department,
“Let’s give a warm round of applause for the arrival of Teacher Moonlight and Teacher Cat!”
Praising from Vice General Manager Pu Yidan led everyone to stand up and clap enthusiastically.
In the midst of the thunderous claps, the door swung open.
Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu walked into the office, nodding politely to everyone.
Amidst the applauding crowd, many gasped in awe.
Many already knew of Moonlight and Cat’s fame, and had even seen some video screenshots online. However, seeing them in person for the first time was a shocker.
They weren’t just above average; they were the pinnacle of beauty in the entertainment industry!
Despite having seen countless celebrities up close as part of Talent Management staff, they still couldn’t help but marvel at the unique youthful charm of these two 18-year-olds.
Surely, they ruled their high schools too, right?
“Welcome teachers Moonlight and Cat. If you need anything during the live event today, just let me know.”
Pu Yidan greeted courteously.
She then turned her smile towards Gan Yan Yu,
“Long time no see, Teacher Cat.”
“You look more confident than before.”
Actually, she meant to say he appeared more self-assured.
“Do I?”
“Yes, winning that competition really changed your aura.”
Pu Yidan beamed, congratulating Gan Yan Yu on her progress in the Parrot Zither Cup semi-finals.
Given the massive buzz about this release, Yueyin spared no effort. Marketing and PR led an alliance of six departments working together to ensure it would be absolutely perfect.
This wasn’t just any new album launch. It was Yueyin’s chance to show its strength!
Online discussions about this sudden debut by Moonlight and Cat were raging.
“Why you?” “Why sign you?” “Doesn’t it mean signing teenagers with unfair terms?”
Such doubts piled on Yueyin.
Industry peers larger than Yueyin didn’t get it—how Yueyin got these stars.
Motivated by spite, they deployed smear campaigns, hired trolls, and started online feuds.
Though not one of the major agencies, Yueyin still placed importance on reputation.
So this press conference was a make-it-or-break-it moment.
There’s no turning back—we need this conference to win the public over!
“In the next phase…”
While guiding Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu to the live space, Pu explained the program flow,
“First half will be a short press conference where you’ll do simple interactions to build excitement. Second part is where you two can go wild. Considering you’re in the media business yourself, I’m sure you know what gets fans going. There are some interactive props in the room if needed.”
Before Lin Tian could ask what props were…
The duo reached the door of the livestream room.
A female host, glasses-on, dressed professionally, shook hands with Lin Tian warmly.
“The live starts now, so please guide us, Teacher Moonlight!”
At 2 PM.
The ‘Moonlight and Cat’ Douyin channel went live.
The screen was still black, showing [Live Countdown: 29:59].
Yet, despite starting in thirty minutes, there were “4000+” viewers already!
Messages flew:
“Charge! Finally get to see Moonlight Bro and Cat Sauce in flesh!”
“Woah, start quickly, can’t wait to watch!”
“Videos online are so blurry, can’t get a clear view of Moonlight Bro’s face. Need a crystal view today!”
By ten seconds left—
Audience numbers skyrocketed a hundred times.
Top-right corner surpassed [10 million+]!
Messages flew every second.
“Starting soon!”
“Cat Sauce… hehehehe…”
“I took a risk and skipped work to watch. Don’t judge!”
“Plus one more worker.”
“University students, show yourselves here!”
“Classmate told me to start the shovel, I told him to buzz off. Gonna cheer for Moonlight Bro today!”
Netizens from all over gathered in the room,
For one thing, one duo!
Since their first September video to today, through three months, just seven songs, they garnered over 8 million followers.
Three months wasn’t long, yet many felt they watched Moonlight and Cat grow.
From “Ode to Love” to “Can-Can,” breaking boundaries, opening Bilibili accounts, announcing debut.
Now, their official live debut for the new album.
It feels amazing seeing your favorite creator grow.
This is addicting!
Therefore, no fan would miss this live stream.
With the countdown entering its final seconds on the giant screen,
—Last 10 Seconds!
All viewers held their breaths.
Then,
Screen went black.
Everyone wondered what just happened.
As confusion set in,
Screen lit up again.
In front of them was a bright hall.
Surrounded by people in formal attire holding instruments.
“What the heck is this? Where are we even?”
“Nope, where’s Moonlight bro? Cat Sauce??”
Suddenly—
Violin music hit the audience.
Just a tune of “Por Una Cabeza,” stirring everyone.
“d*mn, it’s ‘Por Una Cabeza’!”
Any Moonlight and Cat fan wouldn’t miss that lone outdoor video.
Especially Cat pulling a violin right next to Moonlight’s piano.
Anyone who didn’t react is a god.
Is this…
“An MV of ‘Por Una Cabeza!'”
(The End)
