Chapter 19: Unleashing a Powerful Figure

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The reporters who interviewed Lin Yi returned to their offices and worked overtime to organize their materials. Capitalizing on the peak of Lin Yi’s popularity, they rushed to release their interview videos.

"The Most Heartfelt Music in History"
"So-called success is merely 99% perspiration plus 1% inspiration"
"The actual reason why Lin Yi started writing songs"
"A Different Kind of Top Scorer in the College Entrance Exam"
...
A series of articles and videos regarding Lin Yi were quickly pushed to the market.

Top scorers from other provinces did not receive as much attention as Lin Yi. After all, Lin Yi was associated with *Nirvana in Fire*. Although the premiere ratings for *Nirvana in Fire* were not stellar, it received widespread acclaim, and viewership was steadily rising.

The media was also keeping a close eye on the drama, as it was directed by the renowned duo Kong Sheng and Li Xue, starred Hu Ge and Liu Tao, and was broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV. With great directors, A-list stars, a powerhouse of viewership, and positive word-of-mouth fermenting together, the ratings were bound to reach a new level after a certain period.

Combined with his title as the songwriter for the *Nirvana in Fire* theme song and his status as a top college entrance exam scorer, reports about Lin Yi quickly drew massive public attention. In particular, the video of Lin Yi playing and singing *Your Answer* sparked intense discussion among tens of millions of netizens.

"This song is so beautiful! The young man is handsome and sings well. I’m a fan now!"
"Life is a form of cultivation. Every story will have an answer, yet not every answer turns out the way we initially wished."
"As a man in his forties, I couldn't help but burst into tears listening to this song. It reminded me of my late mother. When I was in my teens, I was in my rebellious phase and often argued with my father. Later, in a fit of anger, I went to Guangdong with a few village friends to work. I found a job on an assembly line that provided housing but no food. I didn't have much money, and since I hadn't received my salary yet, daily life became a struggle. After hearing about my situation, my mother had someone send me a few hundred yuan so I could survive. Later, after working in Guangdong for a few years and saving a little, I started my own business. Entrepreneurship was not smooth sailing; I sold goods on footbridges, got chased away by the urban management officers, and even lost everything. At that time, the world felt pitch black to me. This damn society seemed to have no place for me. Broke and with a bleak future, I stood on a footbridge, watching the traffic go by, ready to end it all. That was when my mother called. At over thirty years old, I cried like a child in front of her. It was her constant guidance that finally led me to step down from that bridge and resolutely face the darkness to find my own answer."

Netizens were stunned to see this long comment. The man in his forties was none other than Chen Hongjing, the Chairman of Hongjing Co., Ltd. Group. Chen Hongjing had moved to Guangdong as a teenager to work, failed seven out of eight business ventures, but eventually turned his final company—which started with assets of a million—into a publicly listed group worth ten billion. It would be no exaggeration to call him a role model for the youth of today. In fact, many young people looked up to him.

"Caught a big shot in the wild."
"I never expected a big shot to have such a story. It seems success is never easily attained."
"Hearing the big shot’s story suddenly makes me feel a bit sentimental too."
"Big shot, do you need a bed warmer?"
"Get lost, would a big shot look at you? Take a look in the mirror! Big shot, how about me? I have even more experience than him."
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Countless facts have proven that Chinese netizens are not so easily led. It is perfectly normal for a discussion thread to go off-track halfway through, or even collapse entirely.

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Without any warning or expectation, *Your Answer* became an overnight sensation on the internet. The person in question was completely oblivious, slowly brushing his pearly white teeth in front of the mirror.

*Gurgle, spit!*

"Ah! Refreshing!" After putting away his toothbrush, Lin Yi washed his face and felt instantly invigorated. Another beautiful day had begun.

*Knock, knock, knock!*

Hmm? It must be an illusion.

*Knock, knock, knock!*

"Who is it? It’s barely past seven, who’s knocking on the door?" Lin Yi frowned impatiently and walked toward the door.

"Holy crap, I was wondering who it was." Lin Yi opened the door, saw who it was, took the breakfast from his hand, and walked over to the sofa on his own.

"Hehehe!"

Hearing that cackling laugh, he knew exactly who it was.

"Lin Yi, you’ve gone viral," Niu Junjie said, closing the door behind him and sitting on the sofa with a grin.

"Hey, I know that. How could a top exam scorer not be viral? The buzz will die down in a while," Lin Yi said, munching on a small steamed bun, completely unconcerned.

"That’s not what I’m talking about. I’m saying your song has gone viral."

"My song?" Lin Yi’s eyelids twitched. Could it be the song he sang yesterday? Soon, Lin Yi felt relieved. It was normal for this song to go viral. In his past life, this song had dominated the short-video platforms for over three months.

"Yeah, yeah," Niu Junjie nodded vigorously and obediently.

"And then?" Lin Yi glanced at Niu Junjie. "Does that have anything to do with you?"

*Heartbreak!*

Niu Junjie clutched his chest and said sadly, "How can you say that? I’m your brother!"

"No! You’re my son."

*Damn it!* If he didn't need a favor from him, Niu Junjie would have beaten this guy up long ago. That remark was just too damn punchable!

"Alright, spit it out if you have something to say." There’s no such thing as a free lunch; this guy definitely had an agenda.

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"Well, it’s nothing much, just need an autograph." With his true colors revealed, Niu Junjie got straight to the point.

"If you wanted an autograph, you should have just said so. You brought your own stuff, right?"

"Everything’s ready. It’s not that much, just sign these and I’ll be out of your hair," Niu Junjie said, sheepishly pulling a thick stack of pink notebooks from his backpack and placing them in front of Lin Yi.

Lin Yi was speechless. Good grief, this guy really knew how to make things difficult; there had to be at least fifty books here.

"Why do you need so many signatures?" Lin Yi didn't start signing immediately, instead questioning Niu Junjie.

"This... just sign them, okay?" Niu Junjie urged, getting anxious.

There was something fishy here! Lin Yi didn't pick up his pen, just sat there quietly watching him. Finally, Niu Junjie couldn't hold out any longer.

"Shen Jing and a few other girls wanted your autograph," Niu Junjie said, his face flushing red.

"Oh, oh, oh, I see," Lin Yi gave him a "I get it" look with a mischievous grin. He knew Shen Jing—a classmate of theirs, fair-skinned and quiet, wearing thick glasses, and usually not one to speak much. In his past life, he had actually attended the wedding of Niu Junjie and Shen Jing. They were two people who seemed like they would never cross paths in a million years, yet they ended up married. That is fate! Fate is truly mysterious.

"You don't know jack!" Niu Junjie gave him a playful punch.

"Hehe, how’s it going with her?" Lin Yi teased with a wink.

"How’s what going?" Niu Junjie said, acting tough.

"Tell me about it."

"Between lovers and classmates, there’s still a long way to go."

"Just take the leap!"

"Leap, my foot! What if I scare her away? Love can’t be rushed; it has to take its time. Forget it, you wouldn't understand this kind of thing."

Lin Yi was speechless.