Chapter 80: Netizens in a Buzz! (Vote for Me!)
In just a few days, the video gained 2 million likes and astronomical views in the tens of millions. This was a shock to Lin Tian.
A casual blooper video actually had higher popularity than a regular music video!
Of course, some of this buzz was due to the internet-wide remixes of the “Can-Can.” When a song goes viral, people naturally look forward to the behind-the-scenes content.
But bloopers… who knew your sugar content was so high!
“Hey, someone k*ll me off to liven up Moonlight and Cat!”
“Please, just end it already!”
“What’s up with me tossing and turning at midnight, laughing like an idiot!”
“Just k*ll me with sweetness already!!”
“From now on, you two are the only couple bloggers I follow on Douyin!”
The netizens couldn’t stop themselves, flooding the comments and subtitles with their reactions.
It was a video that looked completely nuts.
A guy teaching a young woman how to sing to the beat, her looking clueless, then they both start playing music, causing nothing but noise.
Messy and confusing. But somehow, it struck everyone’s heart!
Only those who know how to spot the sweet stuff can appreciate their value!
“I thought Moonlight was supposed to be some talented, aloof guy, turns out he’s super sweet.”
“Haha, I thought Cat was a cold goddess! Who knew she was this cute!”
“The cello is such an elegant instrument; you’d think it would always be played by a gentle, mature lady.”
“So what if she’s cute? Cat has melted my heart with sweetness…”
“Please, update your daily content!”
“Just post anything! You guys sitting and chatting over dinner would do, I just want to see you interact.”
Unbeknownst to him, this one video turned him into a couple blogger!
Lin Tian was a bit flustered.
He initially created the account hoping for a highbrow approach, aiming for widespread respect.
Now, he’s got his fair share of worshippers.
A whole lot of worshipers trying to bring down the altar.
And because of this viral video,
it also pushed the popularity of “The G Minor Symphony No. 1 in c minor” skyrocketing.
With this blooper video setting the stage.
Netizens watching Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu play music could now better appreciate the scene where they let down their hair, pull out the cello, and perform beautifully.
Suddenly more people felt the tension and excitement!
Indirectly leading to his mission being completed.
Wow, truly impressive.
It’s undeniable.
Linking the peak portion of the 40th symphony with “art and love,” that’s pretty slick.
He could even give new meaning to the symphony.
Watching the health regeneration capsule in his inventory,
Lin Tian couldn’t figure out what to use it for.
He considered all sorts of possibilities.
But considering it could just cool down the g*n barrel instead of adding bullets, he ditched the idea.
For now, he’d put it aside.
Next, he lay back on the sofa and continued browsing the comments with a relaxed posture.
Since the blooper video from the “Can-Can” surfaced,
Moonlight and Cat, previously mysterious and silent figures, came alive.
At the same time, it piqued many netizens’ curiosity about their appearances.
“When will you show your faces? Such great couple bloggers but no heads!”
“Given how beautiful the music is, Moonlight must be super handsome!”
“Hard to say. With so many Douyin influencers, there are many reasons for hiding your face—usually it means you don’t look good.”
“If you have such talent, you’re the best-looking person in my eyes, regardless of your appearance!”
“Agreed, please show your faces in the next video. We’re all dying to see!”
“Don’t worry, no matter what Cat looks like, I’ll always support her!”
“Spiritual beauty is what matters most!”
Wait, since when did we implicitly agree we’re ugly?
Lin Tian was speechless.
It’s like summing up a person’s evaluation with just one word.
Not saying they were successful or perfect, but rather they were hardworking and resilient.
This implied criticism, the main character certainly wouldn’t be happy about it!
But inside, Lin Tian understood well.
Don’t be fooled by what’s said online: watching videos isn’t about faces. Looks don’t matter, and fans will still love them.
Believe it, and you’ll be in trouble.
How many Douyin stars lost followers because they didn’t meet expectations during their first face reveals?
Like the classic quote in the cosplay community:
“One ‘Cosplay without judging looks’ and I’ll believe it forever.”
It mocks how people often say one thing but do another, double standards.
Sometimes mystery makes for a better online persona.
However, Lin Tian was confident about Gan Yan Yu’s looks, but she wore a disguise to keep her identity hidden.
Since she wasn’t in a hurry, he respected her choice.
Thinking about it, he suddenly remembered the concert with Gan Yan Yu.
Their cello and piano duet played exclusively “Moonlight and Cat” songs.
Wouldn’t that risk exposing their identities?
“.”
He remembered the concert program had been announced and out of caution, he searched for related topics on Douyin.
Due to the niche nature of concerts at the Sunny Day Concert Hall, most searches turned up videos with few likes.
However, one video caught his eye.
Its title:
“[Moonlight and Cat]: How Good Are They Really? Professionals Answer!”
Seeing the title, Lin Tian became intrigued.
He usually only checked comments under his own videos, not elsewhere on Douyin.
He clicked in.
The author was called [Fatty A].
With 23 thousand followers and a bio indicating he used to be a company music manager.
On screen, a pudgy man held a fan and sat at a table, frowning deeply as he spoke:
“This video might offend a lot of people; save it before it gets taken down!”
“Recently, many fans have been asking me to talk about ‘Moonlight and Cat’. They want to know exactly what level these two are at.”
“I’ve seen their videos, gaining a million followers in four posts, quite impressive across Douyin.”
“I need to make something clear—Moonlight and Cat are definitely not amateurs. Behind them there’s surely a powerful team!”
“Why they are popular, let me explain!”
(To Be Continued)
