### Chapter 305: Viral on the Internet! Moonlight’s Transformative Video!
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#### It’s like he just read my mind.
As soon as those words left his mouth, Song Yu, who was originally in high spirits, immediately froze with an expression of despair plastered on his face.
What money?!
Then what did he play just now?!
Most importantly, Director Ma Lei didn’t stop him, so Moonlight kept playing until the end, and only after revealing his intentions to make money did the director speak up.
Now Song Yu felt utterly miserable!
If they hadn’t heard the last part of Moonlight playing the piano… maybe it wouldn’t be such a big deal. Otherwise, it still could have been a solid piece.
But now that they had listened to it all, it made them realize that if they didn’t include this piano segment, the whole video would lose its charm!
It’s like when you’re playing a game, and even if the original pure content is good, adding high-quality mods completely changes the experience.
“Song Director,” said Ma Lei, “I think we should add the piano piece by Teacher Moonlight at the end.”
“Indeed,” added the assistant director. “The song ‘Nocturne’ is one of Teacher Moonlight’s masterpieces. Using it here really fits well.”
“Unbelievable!” exclaimed a producer, “How did they find such a fitting song? This is exactly what we need for the high-end feel!”
The producer spoke passionately and then added some background info:
“Hey, by the way, ‘Nocturne,’ performed by Teacher Moonlight, just won multiple awards at the Sato Sakura International Piano Competition. If we can get permission, I believe this piece will definitely help position our product at a very high level.”
At that moment, all the main creators seemed to reach an agreement unanimously, constantly urging advice into Song Yu’s ears.
With this onslaught,
The conversation suddenly shifted from “Should we modify this film further?” to “Whether or not should we use Moonlight and Cat’s music?”
“It’s not impossible to negotiate,” Song Yu’s expression softened, he stood up and said to Lin Tian.
“Teacher Moonlight…”
“You’ll discuss with my agent,” said Lin Tian with a smile.
In the next second,
He Zhi Chen appeared with his tablet in hand.
“Director Song, are you asking about whether The Nocturne is licensed? Right now, the total play count across major platforms is 67 million, downloads over a million. The album “Moonlight and Cat Volume 3″ has sold”
He Zhi Chen flew quickly through the data on his tablet making Song Yu dizzy with the numbers.
Ma Lei returned to his seat and confirmed the shooting material with the team once again.
He appreciated the fragment yet again, the others marveled at how strong Teacher Moonlight’s acting skills were, while Teacher Cat had a superior aura to her.
Why not cut? Just finish it off.
Feeling this was the opportune moment, Ma Lei stood up and announced the sh**t was wrapped in front of everyone.
Instantly, the set erupted into cheers.
“Wait, it’s done?”
“Seriously, did I get off early?”
“With such a boss, this actually went fast?”
The crew had a hard time believing it.
Based on past experiences, an ad sh**t like this usually took days or at least an entire day under smooth circumstances.
Especially considering this involved a newcomer.
Someone who had never stepped into the industry couldn’t fathom why filming a simple scene often took hours or even a whole day.
Setting up the stage, lighting arrangements, switching scenes… any weak link in these preliminary tasks could spell disaster for a new team.
The most frustrating part was the actual shooting process itself.
This type of ad sh**t involved significant investment, high demands, and actors could take hours to capture their best moments.
So, how much did the total footage take?
Just three hours.
They arrived at eight o’clock. Lunchtime hadn’t even come yet.
“Actually, we even rewound once.”
“Aww yeah, this is awesome.”
“Amazing work, teachers”
Everyone was stunned by the quick end of the sh**t.
Walking through the center, Lin Tian occasionally greeted people:
“Teacher Moonlight, you’ve worked hard!”
“The performance earlier was impressive, teacher!”
Every face shone with admiration.
Politely acknowledging them, Lin Tian approached Gan Yanyu.
She sat on the table, flipping through things curiously as if she was studying the authenticity of everything around her.
Her slightly foolish look sharply contrasted with her authoritative appearance.
“Going to change, Teacher Gan,” said Lin Tian.
Lin Tian locked eyes with her tightly.
The girl turned around sitting on the desk, looking down at Lin Tian with innocent eyes.
They stared at each other.
His gaze grew warmer, as if he was trying to see through her.
Finally,
Gan Yanyu furrowed her brows and said,
“Got it, Little Lin…”
“You aren’t even going to fake it anymore?!”
Lin Tian pulled Gan Yanyu’s arm down, the girl couldn’t help but laugh when she was dragged off the table.
“Liking to be the queen? Oh, little Gan, you tricked me!”
Lin Tian suddenly remembered an encounter in the rest room the other day, flustered and embarassed, he started tousling her hair.
Gan Yanyu’s neatly tied hair was soon in disarray, stray strands obscuring her face but not her laughter. She pleaded repeatedly,
“It was true last time…”
“I don’t care if it was,”
“You…”
Seeing Director Ma Lei walking towards them, Lin Tian immediately helped Gan Yanyu up from the squatting position.
The girl simply pulled out her hair tie, letting her loose hair flow freely.
Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu,
Director Ma Lei genuinely addressed them.
“Morning was a tough one, without the two of you, this film wouldn’t have gone as smoothly.”
“It’s an exaggeration to say that,” Lin Tian responded.
“No, no,” Ma Lei interrupted him earnestly, then somberly added,
“I may have stayed with the company long, but inside our group, everybody knows I’m weak externally because there are many concerns. Usually only Photographer Chen supports me a bit.”
“Without your brilliant contributions, we definitely wouldn’t have finished this sh**t today following director Song’s edits!”
“I’m truly grateful. I’m very happy to work with everyone.”
These sincere words silenced Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu.
“I’m always right about people,”
The director’s serious expression suddenly became stern.
“I have a premonition. With both of you together, no matter what you do, you’ll succeed!”
“.”
Looking at Ma Lei’s extended hand, Lin Tian smiled and shook it.
“Thanks for the kind words.”
“One more thing,”
Before Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu could leave,
Ma Lei stopped Lin Tian,
“This counts as owing you a favor,”
“In reality, you might think I just sh**t ads but actually have broad connections.”
“If you ever need something, contact me anytime.”
Lin Tian, receiving the card, replied,
“Well, actually—”
After the endorsement event ended,
A couple days of rest.
Weekends, Tianchao University of Music’s entrance exams began at Xingye Music Academy.
Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu attended as expected.
Unlike last time,
Months ago, with Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu’s true identities exposed, they became overnight sensations in Qingzhou’s music scene.
This exam site was essentially filled with fans.
When they arrived, they were swarmed by enthusiastic students.
On the street, some might not know who Moonlight and Cat were,
But at music exams, where the nation’s finest hopefuls gather…
Moonlight and Cat were already symbols. Or, for some, icons to strive toward!
They were the national treasures leading Tianchao music to the world.
“Is it really him?!”
When Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu walked onto the campus grounds,
A sea of bright-eyed art candidates!
Tianyin set three exam sites nationwide, but since Qingzhou was the only Southern site, students from nearby cities flocked by high-speed trains or planes to Qingzhou.
Having heard that Moonlight and Cat were local to Qingzhou, there was a flurry of fantasy about meeting them.
What if they actually saw them?
Who knows!
Even though the chances were slim, if they were to meet it would be unforgettable.
Energized by this anticipation,
Many exam hopefuls unexpectedly saw the artists in person.
Can you imagine?
Their hearts must be racing.
“Brother Moonlight, you rule!”
“Super cool, Moonlight!”
“Can I hug Cat Teacher?”
Due to the crowd,
People couldn’t engage directly with their idols.
So they just called out, letting their emotions flow free.
And “Brother Moonlight rules” was undoubtedly the sentiment in everyone’s heart.
Facing the frenzied fans,
Lin Tian remained humble.
Without disrupting the exam,
He patiently took pictures with each student that approached.
Knowing that Gan Yanyu might have trouble handling all the attention, Lin Tian protected her behind him.
Nevertheless, Gan Yanyu still snuck out from behind Lin Tian’s shoulder, appearing for the group photo.
For every fan eagerly taking a snapshot with shaky hands,
Lin Tian patted them on the shoulder and said,
“Don’t stress, buddy!”
Immediately drawing teary gazes.
He called him ‘buddy’!
Moonlight called us ‘buddies’!
This was such a down-to-earth, humble musician.
That made him the people’s idol!
Driven by the high-spirited students, the atmosphere was infectious.
Lin Tian even encountered an unexpected collaborator for a shot.
It was Wu Qi.
Remember, he was once the top candidate in music examinations but got kicked aside like a discarded shoe by Lin Tian after a misunderstanding.
Wu Qi still thanked Lin Tian.
Even if we ignore Moonlight and Cat’s identities,
That one push woke Wu Qi up from the fog.
Now meeting Lin Tian, Wu Qi looked less shy than before but still carried an arrogant glimmer.
Regardless, if not compared to professionals, Wu Qi truly shined among budding musicians.
Hopefully, both could meet at Tianchao Music University.
“Let’s do a photo together,”
Lin Tian patted his shoulder, smiling.
Wu Qi’s eyes welled up.
Only with Lin Tian consoling him did he calm down.
In summary,
This entrance exam felt more like a star-filled fan meet-up.
After all, it’s rare to witness celebrity musicians taking music exams in a novel.
The subsequent exams were even more absurd.
Lin Tian felt nothing like he was taking an exam.
The examiner on the opposite side viewed the performance almost with amusement.
Lin Tian felt cheated.
That intense, direct stare.
Was it like he was selling himself.
To think they’d applaud him too.
Even leading applause.
Leading applause?!
Who knew this was an art examination?
Ultimately, no suspense.
Based on examiners’ feedback,
Both Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu were just formalities to pass.
It wasn’t even a surprise.
Even when leaving the classroom,
A young female teacher followed Lin Tian,
“Excuse me, Lin Tian Teacher,”
Turning, Lin Tian saw the teacher.
He instantly recalled her being from Tianchao University’s String and Wind Ensembles Department. She was the scribe present during the examination.
Getting called ‘teacher’ by the examiners, Lin Tian found it hard to maintain.
“May I ask about your first preference school?”
“Hmm?”
Lin Tian paused, “Of course Tianyin.”
“Great!” she smiled.
“Our dean has had you on the radar for a while. Always mentioning you in class.”
“Do you know who our dean is?” Lin Tian was puzzled.
“The legendary grandmaster, Teacher Tuoba Jianhui,” she proudly proclaimed.
.
Lin Tian felt a wave of embarrassment. Shrugging it off, he dragged Gan Yanyu away.
Forget it, he almost forgot Tuoba Jianhui was part of Tianyin.
Wouldn’t he cause trouble later on?
Though, inevitable probably.
Come fall, he’d be exposed to many more music veterans.
Which was perfect.
Lin Tian had plenty to discuss.
Realizing the numerous unspoken aids Tuoba Lao gave them both,
He puzzled.
Why?
He was terrified both would drift off.
Yet,
Still provided so much assistance.
From giving the highest rating in the Parrot Zither Cup semi-finals,
To recommending them for the Sato Sakura International Piano Competition,
Could it be mere admiration of young talents?
Tuoba Jianhui?
A man with petty motives?
Lin Tian didn’t believe it.
Questions multiplied in his head.
Like the drama surrounding Tuoba Jianhui’s orchestra,
An event that profoundly impacted lives.
Or, did Grandpa Gan truly tamper in the Ke’er Cup as rumored? Who did it?
Why would a man Grandpa Gan’s age dare to participate in the Ke’er Cup?
Things Lin Tian never bothered contemplating before.
As he progressed in his music career,
Mysteries not only remained but amplified.
He sensed that between Tuoba Jianhui, Gan Hua, and Yao Han,
There was some hidden connection.
Each link would lead to one big revelation.
An answer explaining Lin Tian’s questions.
In the end, Tianyin’s entrance exams concluded.
All that was left before university life was the college entrance exam.
Almost halfway there!
Without celebrating success in the exam,
Immediately, a Weibo trend hit:
【Depp’s Ad, Moonlight and Cat】
“Ads trending?!”
When Guo Wei Qiang from marketing learned their product was trending online,
He panicked, quickly checking Weibo.
Guo Wei Qiang worried.
Ads don’t trend online!
Usually with food, trending typically means disaster.
Think “X brand exceeds limits, science meets brutality, mouse heads in drink” – all awful things.
Guo Wei Qiang, in his mid-thirties, held extensive senior-level marketing experience from multiple firms.
He understood the marketing dynamics.
Product good, no praise. Product bad: chaos, panic. Executives would hyperventilate with each trending topic.
But seeing 【Depp’s New Ad, Moonlight and Cat】,
His heart raced.
“Huh?”
“What trend?”
While aware Moonlight and Cat were chosen to endorse it,
He was unaware of details.
The product marketing department was hands-off.
What trending ad?
Bewildered, he opened the Twitter post:
“Ah, love it! Cat is so awesome as Moonlight’s boss, such a twist!”
“Best ad ever! Love the outfit, perfect for her!”
“Make more! So good…”
“Moonlight’s costume change to the piano spot is epic!”
…
Joining the frenzy,
Guo Wei Qiang watched the original video of the ad pop up.
The opening showed a boy typing furiously on a keyboard under sunset light in his office.
“Nice touch,” thought Guo.
Meanwhile, the live subtitles burst:
“Wowowow! Super handsome”
“Ohhh, his new outfit!”
Pretty impressive, but worth such excitement?
He didn’t get it.
Nonetheless, he felt a glow. The ad was his company’s after all.
The positive response validated their choice.
A girl in an overcoat walked in.
“Wow, such a commanding stride!”
If the male star failed to impress, the girl’s performance sure did!
Initial impressions were conservative, thinking effects must be involved for someone so young.
Yet, the video showcased she was even better!
Then,
She approached the boy,
Gave him yogurt and leaned against the desk, a delicate smile, offering the yogurt.
The boy got the message, returning the favor.
Two glasses clinked, drinks shared.
Beautifully done.
That’s how Guo saw it.
How can such a simple interaction look so elegant?
Especially her slight, playful smile.
Absolutely captivating!
She was a pure seductress!
Even older men wouldn’t resist.
Comment section reactions were wilder:
“Aaaah, I want this yogurt too”
“So romantic! Hard to imagine how stunning it is seeing them together like this”
“That’s the goddess of my dreams”
Eighteen?
Right, eighteen?
Guo Wei Qiang’s heart skipped a beat.
No way!
He almost drooled right there.
Should feelings arise, he feared eternal torment.
Quickly, ad reached its climax.
After taking the yogurt,
Spectacular visual transition occurred.
Glasses vanished, suit changed to tails, seated on piano.
Exquisite piano tunes filled the air.
“Wait up!”
Guo scrolled back, rewinding.
Watching another transformation.
More rewinds;
“d*mn,”
Guo’s eyes wide.
He couldn’t control himself.
First transition, tolerable.
Second? This was stunning!
How can a costume change be so captivating!
From employee to pianist.
Such a dazzling transition, combined with the beautiful soundtrack, breathtaking.
Commenters were doing similar rewinds.
“This is my umpteenth watch”
“I keep replaying just for this”
“Not kidding you? So cool? Wow”
“Jealous of Cat Teacher’s life every day”
Such clips drew people in despite no clear reason.
One minute,
Those few seconds of transformation flooded social media.
Cat Teacher’s expression packs went viral, Moonlight’s transformation gained traction!
With the ad’s hype, sales were unknown.
However, Rian heard that:
The day after,
A truckload of yogurt, now replaced with an official certificate of lifelong free product supply to “Moonlight and Cat.”
When attention peaked,
Le Yue, Moonlight and Cat Studio, officially announced,
Moonlight and Cat’s first concert!
(End of Chapter)
