Chapter 112: viral Video and Gan Yan Yu’s Troubles (4K)
Not when?
When Lin Tian saw this video.
— Subway, old man, phone.
Isn’t that Su Ran?
Where did she learn this trick?
She really nailed the imitation, couldn’t say it wasn’t impressive.
No wonder she can pull off the big difference act every day online!
Though, if Lin Tian had to comment, Su Ran only got the form down but lacked the flair.
Something Gan Yan Yu could never replicate.
But sometimes, Lin Tian fantasized—
If only there was one day he could see such an expression on Gan Yan Yu’s face.
All “differences” would pale in comparison!
Could Su Ran teach her this?
Su Ran sure hit the jackpot!
Because of this cat impersonation video, she received 480,000 likes and ten times the traffic she usually gets!
Her follower count went up by 60,000 overnight!
Wouldn’t it be terrible if she got advertising offers now?
Lin Tian started worrying.
He even considered taxing Su Ran.
In fact, among many imitators, Su Ran’s reputation was quite decent. Clearly, she was doing it with respect for the classic.
Other girl influencers weren’t as lucky.
Take another influencer nicknamed 【Dream Dream】 for example. She meticulously recreated the scene, even bought a cello like Gan Yan Yu.
Yet when Dream Dream said, “My face is only for my brother,” all the viewers lost it!
— [Feels so wrong.]
— [Get lost! Cat isn’t anything like you!]
— [I can’t believe it, don’t ruin my vision of Cat!]
— [That’s just ridiculous, how could Cat do this?]
Many imitated female influencers felt aggrieved!
Cat never showed her face and had a blank slate.
How could anyone say they didn’t get it right enough?
Maybe Cat was always heavily made-up?
However, in the hearts of male fans, Cat had a solidified image—they believed Cat should be naturally beautiful, with a face no one could surpass.
The less one appeared, the more irresistible they became!
This explains why Cat was deified and had so many followers eager to imitate her.
When Lin Tian showed these videos to Gan Yan Yu,
He thought she’d blush, but instead, her eyes widened in disbelief.
She took the phone from his hand and stared, bewildered.
“Why are they all copying what I said?” Gan Yan Yu turned and asked curiously.
“Because they think you’re cute?”
“No!”
Her tone suddenly changed.
“Do they only want to be Rlin Tian’s partner?”
“How do you figure that?”
“Because they’re all copying my line about who sees me and who I like.”
Wow, what a sharp angle.
Only very few would catch that!
“Aha!”
Lin Tian had a brilliant idea.
“Why feed others these views when we can have them ourselves?”
“We can make a small account, you can show your face, and boom, guaranteed success.”
“Ah…”
Gan Yan Yu looked uneasy.
“But my sailor suit isn’t washed yet, planned to send it to dry cleaning over the weekend.”
Let me smell your clothes.
Lin Tian covered his head laughing.
“I’m kidding, Gan sensei, are you serious?”
She’s so oblivious; it has its charm.
“…”
“On Bilibili, have our channel got many viewers?”
Awkwardly changing the subject, Gan Yan Yu asked.
“Oh yes, Bilibili.”
With all the TikTok excitement, Lin Tian hadn’t checked Bilibili at all yet.
Opening Bilibili.
Right away he saw it.
The homepage featured a large cover.
Moonlight and Cat.
Below, the ad read: [Moonlight and Cat joined Bilibili!]
Wow!
This treatment was only for prominent figures!
For a duo with barely two million followers, this was beyond hot.
Opening the video, it had 5.25 million views.
While that falls short of TikTok’s billion plus, Bilibili’s algorithm gives it more credit. This counted as a viral hit here.
The barrage messages on Bilibili mirrored those on TikTok.
But the comments section was different.
TikTok’s comments favored humor and flirty remarks.
In contrast, Bilibili encouraged constructive criticism and feedback on content.
Particularly in the entry post comments.
These were lengthy analyses, suggestions, and ideas:
[“Welcome Moonlight and Cat to Bilibili! Loved watching your videos for a long time!
Now that you’ve joined, maybe consider B station traditions.
Beyond music videos, try daily interaction clips or Vlogs. Ask around the community, everyone is willing to help.”]
[“Moonlight, when free, play some anime theme tunes with Cat. Guaranteed popularity!]
[“Already drooling, eager for the ‘Don’t Laugh Challenge’ clip. Pre-ordering you a place on top UPs’ list!”
…]
The Bili users are certainly enthusiastic.
This first video alone gained 460,000 new followers.
It instantly topped the Bilibili weekly charts!
Like TikTok, this also ignited a trend,
But not cat imitation, instead, love montages!
Countless UPs edited snippets from that short video, added music, to create compelling stories.
\[ “Moonlight & Cat: Mutual admiration is enviable, the most beautiful!”
\]
\[“Waking up, feeling sweet all day!”
\]
\[“Cat solo reflection: I’m yours alone!”
\]
\[“Loving you more than anyone, Cat.”
\]
…
If TikTok’s imitation videos had shocked Lin Tian,
Then what Bilibili offered transcended weirdness.
To create such depth from simple interaction videos…
Truly, only Bili users could dream this up.
By now, it didn’t matter whether Moonlight and Cat were genuinely a couple.
It’s like you and some girl enter a room, and before you know it, everyone starts congratulating you on having kids soon, stuffing you into a room with condoms and TV playing suggestive scenes.
Then regardless whether you actually did it, people will gossip about your prowess later!
Lin Tian was numb.
He even wondered if the community assumed they weren’t a couple, thus more excited for it.
Clearing things up just makes them even more thrilled!
That can’t happen.
“…”
Regardless, fan interactions exceeded expectations.
Apart from a 460,000 follower boost on Bilibili, TikTok gained 500,000 more followers!
More than any previous music hit.
Which influencer’s answer video can generate a quarter of their followers?
Plus, numerous sponsor requests flooded Lin Tian’s backend.
Most wanted him and Cat to do a “daily interaction” video like those.
Lin Tian didn’t respond.
Even though daily clips bring traffic, they won’t earn system points.
They aren’t high priority for him.
Right now, his focus was the Art Examination.
After realizing he basically had his cultural exams wrapped up,
Even if he dropped out now and crammed three days before college entrance examination,
He felt confident passing cultural standards for domestic Music Academy.
Once he got past the Art Exam,
From December to next June’s college exam period,
He’d have half a year free to pursue music without school constraints.
Just like a guaranteed placement.
He could relax until the big day.
His album release plan included this timeframe too.
What blocked Lin Tian now was simply next month’s exam.
In the following days,
He locked himself at home, studying theoretical knowledge.
This type of rote learning suited Lin Tian’s [Efficient Learning].
Starting from zero, unable to compare with seasoned music students, thus he stayed indoors for several days.
Gan Yan Yu successfully registered Star Cup and practiced diligently at home.
Though their schedules differed now,
She still arrived punctually for dinner at Lin Tian’s place.
Thinking this life would persist like this—
Until one day.
—
“This weekend, they’re coming to visit me.”
At dinner, Gan Yan Yu said.
Startled, Lin Tian knew “they” referred to her parents.
Since she started living alone, her parents supported her with 800 yuan monthly allowance, regularly checking up and sending fruit and milk occasionally.
Should Gan Yan Yu request, they’d provide more.
She never requested.
Though they once messed up, they were trying hard to be the loving parents they should be.
Given Gan Yan Yu’s kindness, meeting her parents would be unavoidable.
“It’s normal; good they care,” Lin Tian replied.
“But… I’m not prepared.”
Gan Yan Yu fidgeted with her chopsticks.
“You?”
Lin Tian froze.
Facing her parents?
He knew nothing about this!
“They saw our night-time video,” she continued.
“The one answering fan questions.”
Lin Tian understood.
Parents noticing this kind of content seemed awkward.
Despite years apart, seeing just that video identified her daughter instantly.
Parental instinct?
“So, what does that have to do with their visit?”
“I’m worried,” Gan Yan Yu whispered.
“I have a bad feeling. They never liked my cello, disapproved of anything aside from studies.”
Realization dawned on Lin Tian.
Parents finding their child’s online antics would prompt an immediate visit.
Not a good sign.
“Will you come with me?”
She asked.
“Me??”
Stunned, Lin Tian.
Meeting her parents?
Hastily standing, Gan Yan Yu explained.
“Just, I fear being nervous and speechless, if you’re there, might help.”
“It’s troublesome, not related to music.”
“If you decline, no problem, purely personal request!!”
Gan Yan Yu pleaded earnestly.
“Relax, no need to be formal!”
Lin Tian lamented.
Initially, going with Gan Yan Yu seemed exciting!
But then, all the formalities made him feel like he was hired muscle.
“Sure, where?”
He always felt out of place in her home.
Not at his home either?
“They respect privacy, booking a restaurant this Saturday.”
“Fine.”
Pausing briefly,
“Still, help comes with a favor.”
“What?”
Lin Tian pointed.
“Having met, end the awkwardness. Visit her father and make him share some coins!”
(End of Chapter)
