I Became an All-round Artist

The competition in the Qinzhou music scene is fierce.
In this survival-of-the-fittest environment, only winners are remembered, but Chen Zhiyu completely broke this rule. Despite being branded as the perpetual runner-up, he… went viral?

Suddenly, endorsement deals and invitations came flooding in, making Chen Zhiyu the talk of the town.

Even Sha Hai couldn't believe it.
Neither could Xingmang nor Shining Silver Light.
In the midst of fierce battles among the top three companies, was it possible for both sides to benefit and grow without any real conflict?
It seemed like a heated fight between the two, but was that all? Were they just scratching each other?

Sha Hai was truly frustrated.
“Come on, keep fighting! Hit harder! See that drill? Pick it up and bash it over the other’s head! At this rate, no one’s going to get hurt!”

But in the end, Xingmang was the biggest winner. Not only did they secure the top spot for the new August song release, but they also claimed the championship for Blossom for two consecutive seasons.

Look at that. Two championships in the bag—doesn't this make Xingmang the best entertainment company in Qinzhou?

Without a second thought, Zhao Jue immediately gave Xia Fan the best resources, even better treatment than what Zhao Ying Chrome received when she joined after winning last season.

The reason?
Not only was Xia Fan the Blossom champion, but she was also Xian Yu's good friend. Even Xingmang had to tread carefully when dealing with such connections.

Xia Fan had officially debuted!

Jian Yi was a bit sentimental about this and messaged Lin Yuan in their small group chat:
“Xia Fan is a star now. From now on, we’re in different worlds…”

Lin Yuan: "?"

Jian Yi quickly retracted his message.
“Ah, only @Sister and I are in a different world from you guys.”

Lin Xuan: “Jian Yi, why are you tagging me? I was just out buying a car.”

She then sent a picture of her new car, with a price tag of 500,000 clearly visible on the windshield.

Jian Yi retracted his message again:
“Never mind, sorry to bother you.”

"The group admin has activated a full group mute."

Jian Yi, as the admin of this small group, was still the king!

Some people may seem like composers on the surface, but in reality, they're writers behind the scenes.

In this sunny August, another major event happened that was closely tied to Lin Yuan: the second volume of Zhu Xian was released by Silver Blue Library!

Readers were eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated Seven Meridians Martial Tournament. The moment they got their hands on the book, they dove right into reading.

To everyone’s surprise, Zhang Xiaofan didn’t win the tournament. However, he did manage to place in the top four with his remarkable performance.

But none of that really mattered.

What readers cared about most wasn't Zhang Xiaofan’s ranking, but his love life.

Zhang Xiaofan was heartbroken.

His childhood sweetheart, Senior Sister Tian Ling'er, had fallen in love with another senior brother from the Qingyun Sect. Despite her father's objections, she was determined to be with him. This deeply wounded Zhang Xiaofan, and many readers felt stifled, some even calling it toxic.

After all, many assumed Tian Ling'er would be the female lead from the first volume. Now what—no female lead? Was Chu Kuang going too far? Should they just drop the book?

But soon enough, readers discovered a new character with the aura of a lead: Lu Xueqi, a genius disciple of the Qingyun Sect, admired by many, and an ethereal beauty.

Lu Xueqi immediately captured the readers' attention. She not only had a more striking appearance than Tian Ling'er, but was also far stronger. While her personality was cold, the writing subtly hinted that she had a special interest in Zhang Xiaofan.

Readers could feel it.

This is the immersive experience of reading a novel—when a character like this appears, readers instinctively envision them as the female lead.

Tian Ling'er was no longer an option. Even if Chu Kuang changed his mind and made her fall for Zhang Xiaofan, readers wouldn't accept it anymore.

As cliché as it sounds, no one likes sloppy seconds.

But Lu Xueqi? She was perfect. Readers thought, "Alright, this book’s still good. No need to drop it. Out with the old, in with the new."

Smiles spread across their faces.

As the story progressed, this magnificent world of immortals gradually unfolded like a beautiful painting.

One day, Zhang Xiaofan and Lu Xueqi, along with other disciples from Qingyun, went down the mountain to train. Amid their demon-hunting adventures, another important female character made her grand entrance: Bi Yao.

Bi Yao’s appearance stirred things up even more. While Lu Xueqi was good to Zhang Xiaofan, Bi Yao was even better. Unlike the ambiguous feelings between Lu Xueqi and Zhang Xiaofan, Bi Yao was openly infatuated with him!

Her feelings were obvious to everyone.

When Zhang Xiaofan was weakened in a cave, it was Bi Yao who took care of him tenderly. Readers are suckers for this kind of scenario, and Bi Yao quickly won over a portion of the fanbase.

Later, when Bi Yao got into trouble, Zhang Xiaofan cared for her in return, and at one point, Bi Yao even fell asleep in his arms.

Oh my, there was even skin contact!

By this point, some readers were grinning like an aunt watching her favorite soap opera.

Things were getting interesting.

Two prominent female characters had appeared back-to-back, both far more popular than Tian Ling'er. The inevitable "shipping wars" had begun. What started as a simple story of immortals now resembled a stock market drama.

“Blood oath! Lu Xueqi is the true female lead!”
“She’s a genius, cold, and tsundere—who else but Lu Xueqi?”
“Going all-in on Lu Xueqi stock, no explanation needed!”
“Sorry, Lu Xueqi, but I prefer Bi Yao.”
“Bi Yao’s character is too much of a femme fatale, not my type.”
“Bi Yao’s great! The princess of the Ghost King Sect—she’s perfect!”
“Bi Yao and Zhang Xiaofan are a classic bickering couple. I’m all for it!”
“Chu Kuang is heartless. After breaking Zhang Xiaofan’s heart, he introduces two even better girls—Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao—making it impossible to choose. So I’m choosing a harem!”
“Bi Yao, Lu Xueqi—I want them both!”

By the time readers finished the second volume, the debate had grown intense. But once they got to the end, they suddenly stopped arguing.

Why? Because Chu Kuang—left them on another cliffhanger!

The plot had just reached the scene at the Full Moon Ancient Well. This ancient well, over three thousand years old, was said to show whoever you held dearest in your heart if you gazed into it on a full moon night.

As the full moon rose, Zhang Xiaofan stared into the well.

Who did he see? Who was the person he longed for the most?
Was it Bi Yao?
Lu Xueqi?
Or Tian Ling'er?

Readers flipped through the pages desperately but found no answer—the second volume ended there.

The last sentence was a cold, heartless “To find out what happens next, stay tuned for the next chapter.”

Chu Kuang, how are you so good at this?!

It was even more outrageous than a TV show cutting to commercials at the most exciting part. Readers were furious, wanting to pin the author to the wall of shame!

"Dammit!"

Frustration boiled over. But this was the one thing that united both Bi Yao and Lu Xueqi fans—they temporarily put aside their differences to rally against Chu Kuang.

One day, when the sword is in our hands,
We’ll rid the world of every author who ends on cliffhangers!

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