### Chapter 180: Might Be Possible, But Absolutely Not! (4K)
#### Chapter 180: Might Be __, But Absolutely Not ___! (4K)
Concert?
Lin Tian saw this topic swirling on the internet.
The buzz was indeed high.
Both of Lin Tian’s Douyin and Bilibili accounts were flooded with fans’ comments and private messages.
It’s doable!
Although it’s still a concert performance, unlike a competition where you’re playing for judges, here it’s all about the fans. No more worrying about whose expressions dictate your play—this is entirely about enjoying the music.
Sounds like a dream come true for someone stage-frighted like Lin Tian.
Most importantly:
He could finally be the big cheese, milking those greenbeans (i.e., making money).
If idols can churn it up and do concerts all the time, why shouldn’t we musicians rent a bigger space and go all out for a concert?
Lin Tian felt this should happen soon.
After the Parrot Zither Cup, once his alter ego got exposed, he planned to jump right in.
Details would be ironed out after a talk with He Zhi Chen.
…
Lin Tian continued reading through the comments.
Aside from fans asking for an album and a concert, he stumbled upon another hot topic that surprised him:
【Hey, Moonlight Brother, will you still churn out as much music after your big debut? And will there still be new tracks posted online? Or will we only hear them through music apps?】
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Lin Tian understood the fans’ concerns.
Who could forget how fast Moonlight and Cat managed to amass over 5 million followers on Douyin and more than 2 million on Bilibili in such little time?
Apart from the quality of the tracks, speed was key.
Two hits per month with top-notch music—mind-blowing, if you ask me!
Creating classical music isn’t just hard; each song’s unique flavor keeps everyone guessing.
Unlike other pop idols who may have songs that sound the same, these two always had something different.
Even as a total outsider, Lin Tian once thought:
Actors, Gentlemen, Just Right—weren’t they all the same song?
Later, searching the web with melodies in mind didn’t help.
How can every track be like the last one I heard?!
But what made Moonlight unique was that, once you liked one of their songs, you’d dive into their entire discography and find them all enjoyable—like watching a cell divide!
Similar to the charm of watching Taiko-san grow up.
From her schoolgirl innocence to becoming a mature professional, you couldn’t help but feel attached.
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Moonlight and Cat, as of now, had fans who feared their rapid-fire output might slow down.
Capitalists being capitalists, surely not. Charging fees was a given.
Lighter scenario: All music behind a paywall, with socials reduced to sporadic video uploads.
Worst case: Zero updates on Douyin and Bilibili. Just paid subscriptions and “premier” releases for VIPs, needing another purchase for albums.
No free rides, man. Great stuff, but not free!
Some fans expected it though because, well, survival money.
So many trash artists cash in; why not Moonlight and Cat?
Fans wished, however, the monetization wouldn’t be too obvious.
Opening a subscription is fine, even supportive.
But adding another fee for albums or stretching update times until Douyin never updates—that would really hurt.
Amidst this debate:
Unexpectedly, Moonlight and Cat updated their Bilibili!
And responded officially to everyone’s concerns!
【Lots discussing via DM and comments. My Weibo isn’t active yet, so here’s a quick reply!
Regarding future exclusive charges and slower updates:
After my team discussion, this is what we can confirm:
Moonlight and Cat’s music stays free!
Future songs will be split into two versions.
Version 1: Same as before, recorded by me and Cat, available on Douyin and Bilibili.
Version 2: Official version in studio, improved with electronic synths. Available only with music platform VIP access. You can support by buying physical discs too.
Free to enjoy without paying. But since the studio requires, Douyin and Bilibili updates lag a week. Hope you understand.
Choice is yours.
As for update timing, can’t guarantee due to uncertainty. However, company will not hinder creations.
Finally, promise to our fans:
Moonlight and Cat might go bankrupt, but never betray you!】
This statement went viral.
【Bankruptcy, but never sell-out. Whoa, such coolness!】
【Moonlight is a legend! I’m relieved!】
【You’re thinking of us! Split versions, one just for us students!】
【He must be rich; music is just a hobby. Probably has side hustles too!】
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This post gained over $10k in support.
Because music isn’t just for niche markets here.
With popularity rising in international music competitions, a refined market developed, especially with popular charts.
HX-board is a huge deal in the UK, ranking single-track sales.
It’s updated weekly based on scores and CD sales, with global lists.
Renowned as the most authoritative music chart, never heard of anyone providing a free version for broke fans!
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Amidst debates,
Musical Harmony announced a bombshell:
Next week, official release of Moonlight and Cat’s first album.
All previous tracks, from “Ode to Love” to “One Step Away,” reborn in new recordings, plus unseen compositions.
“MV for One Step Away” also set to drop.
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This news hit fans hard.
Fired up by Moonlight’s posts earlier, they showed commitment:
【Let’s go! Must buy first album by Moonlight and Cat!】
【Boost Moonlight’s HX-board push! Show the world how awesome we are!】
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Fans saw them grow from Douyin stars to internet sensations.
Their journey from viral videos to real musicians was like “I always said someone was great, and now everyone knows.”
Everyone eagerly awaited the hit album’s release, to shake things up in HX-board!
Confusion overwhelmed Lin Tian, though.
What’s this HX-board thing?
Never heard of it.
Must have been heads down composing, ignoring the industry.
Gan Yan Yu is just a performer, no idea about creation.
Maybe different worlds, performers might have their own charts.
Lin Tian researched the web.
Turned out, HX-board was massive, maybe bigger than imagined.
Top spots weren’t the best creators but certainly the biggest earners.
Top 100 had three major categories.
Besides ‘single sales’ and ‘album sales,’ a fun ‘overall index’ ranked weekly, monthly, annually.
Called “total power,” a composite score.
Glancing at the top 100,
Found none from China in the first 50.
Gradually some Chinese names started appearing at ranks around 58, 76, 92.
Interestingly,
Album Sales top 100
—The guy ranked 92 shot to 21 in sales, beating higher-index artists.
Similar to a past incident where Xiao Zhan’s Digital Album broke records in 2020, topping all charts globally.
China’s glory moment.
Traffic remains strong online.
But enough daydreaming.
A rookie album, just praying for success. At least reaching the 110,000 units mark He Zhi Chen predicted.
January 1st,
New Year’s Day.
Happy times, but Lin Tian didn’t care.
At dawn, Ganyan Yu showed up.
After dressing up, they left home for a cafe downstairs.
After a light breakfast, the door opened revealing a blonde girl carrying a cello.
“First warning—I’m not here just because you asked. Pure espionage!”
Nanaly put her hands on her hips, her face tinged with blush, loudly declaring to Lin Tian:
“We’ll be facing each other in semi-finals soon!”
(To Be Continued)
