Chapter 70: The Theme Song
Pu Tong did not think he was some kind of “key person”…
Before Yu Wanwan could overcome this herself, blindly trying to comfort her would only have the opposite effect.
Actually, the matter was quite simple.
She had always been unable to surpass “someone else’s child,” and then after being discussed and compared by countless people, she began doubting herself.
At a time like this, if someone went up and said, “You’re better than her,” or something similar, it would obviously just be speaking nonsense through the filter of friendship.
Who was better in a certain area was actually easy to judge. Yu Wanwan herself probably had a clear understanding of her own position.
But if someone said, “Just be yourself, there’s no need to compare yourself with others,” although it expressed concern, the hidden meaning was still:
“You really can’t beat her, so stop comparing yourself. Just be happy.”
The purpose of comforting someone was to help them feel better, not simply to fulfill one’s own duty.
Many times, the words came from kindness and concern, but if you only comforted someone according to your own thoughts without considering their feelings, it might actually make things worse.
Was Yu Wanwan bad?
Of course not.
At such a young age, she already had such great popularity. Whether it was singing or acting, she was outstanding in both fields.
Among people her age, she was absolutely one of the best.
But compared with a senior who entered the entertainment industry earlier than her, she still was not quite qualified yet.
Acting skills were not something that could improve overnight. The road ahead of her was still very long.
And Mu Nan happened to be one of the best young actresses.
When the two appeared together, it was inevitable that the public would compare them.
For a junior, this was both pressure and motivation.
But Mu Nan was simply too terrifying, so at this moment Yu Wanyan could only feel the pressure.
The nickname “Little Mu Nan” was actually quite suffocating.
No matter how hard she worked, she could never escape someone else’s shadow.
Thinking about it would make anyone feel hopeless.
“Let her think about it herself.”
Pu Tong sighed.
While quietly studying, he also paid attention to his deskmate’s condition.
Lin Yuxi and Yi Zhi Xuenai occasionally chatted with Yu Wanwan, but it did not seem to have much effect.
Time would not stop for anyone.
Even though Yu Wanwan really hoped the fourth episode would never appear, the day of the broadcast would eventually arrive.
During the following days, she actually acted very normal.
There was no sign of self-pity or depression.
Her usual conversations and studying seemed no different from before.
Of course, only when she occasionally spaced out could Pu Tong see the loneliness in her eyes.
He could tell that Yu Wanwan was only pretending to be calm.
Some people were clearly disappointed and hurt inside, but on the surface they always acted like they did not care.
That was actually even more exhausting.
At the very least, he hoped Yu Wanwan could return to how she was before—more carefree and happier.
Friday, after school.
Yu Wanwan packed her schoolbag and sat at her desk in a daze.
Once school ended today, there was only one day left before the program aired…
“What? You don’t want to leave?”
“Yeah. Maybe something will happen during this weekend.”
Yu Wanyan sighed and picked up her schoolbag before leaving.
Perhaps this weekend was not something worth looking forward to for her…
Before the episode even aired, so many people had already started praising one person while stepping on another.
Once the episode actually aired, there would definitely be even more comparisons.
Maybe by then, the fans of both sides would think it was nothing, but ordinary viewers would probably just enjoy watching the drama unfold.
After returning home, Pu Tong checked the discussion section of the show.
He found that the situation was still continuing to gain attention.
After the trailer revealed that the fourth episode would involve the cast visiting a drama set, countless netizens had already started discussing it enthusiastically.
Some were looking forward to the variety show.
Some were looking forward to the TV drama.
And there were also quite a few people who simply wanted to watch the excitement.
There was no denying that Xu Lei’s plan had worked perfectly.
“Jade Journey” was currently one of the most anticipated dramas waiting to air.
It had countless original novel fans, and the main actors themselves already carried huge popularity.
Even releasing a few behind-the-scenes photos usually caused a lot of discussion.
This collaboration with the variety show was basically a celebration for fans of both sides.
The fourth episode of “When You Are Young” received a lot of attention.
At the same time, the drama “Jade Journey,” which had been filming for a long time, returned to the public’s attention.
It seemed that the drama was almost ready to be released.
Pu Tong did not want to pay too much attention to these things.
After briefly looking through them, he started doing exercises.
He felt that his current study condition was very good.
His thinking while solving problems had become more flexible, and he believed he could achieve a good result in the upcoming midterm exam.
It was not until after ten o’clock at night when his phone rang that he was pulled out of his study state.
“Hello, Dad. What’s the matter?”
“Nothing much. Tomorrow, the production team will release your song. I just wanted to tell you.”
“Tomorrow?”
He had already sent them the music sheet several days ago.
If the production team worked quickly, they should have finished recording it already.
The timing of tomorrow’s release was probably because they wanted to use the popularity of “When You Are Young” to promote it.
“Since the theme song is coming out, does that mean the drama will air soon too?”
“It has just been submitted for review. These kinds of dramas usually get approved quickly. It should probably be scheduled for release next month.”
The voice on the phone paused.
He did not expect Pu Tong to ask about this.
Nowadays, most TV dramas released promotional materials one after another to build anticipation.
Even before the drama aired, theme songs and ending songs were often released early.
“Can the payment for the song just go directly into the company account?”
Since Pu Tong’s father had been involved when the company was established, he naturally knew about business accounts.
“Just transfer it there.”
Pu Tong now felt like he was basically a hands-off boss.
Other than studying, he rarely spent much time dealing with anything else.
“When will the theme song be released? I want to listen to it.”
After all, it was a song he had provided, so he was curious how Mu Nan would perform it.
“Tomorrow at noon.”
The theme song would be released before the program aired.
It seemed they planned to let the song gain some attention first.
After chatting for a while, his father could no longer stay awake and went to sleep.
Pu Tong thought for a long time and decided that tomorrow he would watch the fourth episode at double speed.
He really wanted to know:
Where exactly did Yu Wanwan lose?
What kind of performance could make someone with such a strong heart become depressed?
He was genuinely curious.
Besides, after understanding the actual situation, it would be easier to find a suitable solution.
The next morning, Pu Tong woke up earlier than usual.
The reason was simple:
He needed to make up for the study time he would lose by watching the program.
At noon, 12 o’clock.
Pu Tong opened Weibo on time and checked the official account of Jade Journey.
The official account posted:
Jade Journey Official:
“#JadeJourney#
Mu Nan @MuNanOfficial sings the latest theme song ‘Eternal’!”
A music video was attached.
This topic is obviously a marketing masterpiece…
Pu Tong clicked on the video.
In a scene filled with ancient-style visuals, the song information appeared:
Eternal
TV drama “Jade Journey” theme song
Singer: Mu Nan
Lyrics: Pu Tong
Composer: Pu Tong
The arranger and producer were people hired by the production team, whom he did not know.
The video was made up of scenes from the drama.
It looked quite interesting.
At least the special effects clearly had a lot of money invested into them.
But what surprised Pu Tong the most was Mu Nan’s singing ability.
The moment she opened her mouth, he was slightly shocked.
Every line of the lyrics seemed to blend perfectly with the video in her voice.
She reinterpreted the character from the drama.
Her singing stirred countless hearts, always chasing the unchanging promise hidden deep within.
Before people realized it, they found themselves thinking of the female lead—
A character who appeared fragile on the outside but was incredibly strong inside.
A woman who carried an unwilling heart and walked such a long road.
A story filled with stubborn yet pure love.
From the beginning of the song until the end, Pu Tong could not find a single flaw.
“This person is amazing…”
Pu Tong suddenly understood why Yu Wanwan lost.
Being compared with someone like this would make anyone feel pressured.
Only a few minutes had passed, but countless fans had already flooded the comment section.
“Nan Nan’s singing is still as beautiful as ever!”
“Original novel fan checking in. This song feels like it was made specifically for this story. Without reading the novel several times, it would probably be impossible to write something like this. So talented!”
“Who is Pu Tong? Is he a singer? Why have I never heard of him? This ancient-style song is really good and matches the story perfectly.”
“The last time Nan Nan sang was a year ago, right? It’s been so long. Thank you for letting us hear her voice again.”
The response was clearly excellent.
And most people did not even know who he was.
Having the song become famous while the songwriter remained unknown was actually quite comfortable.
Pu Tong listened to the song again.
He only felt that it carried the same feeling as the song in his memories.
(End of Chapter)
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