Fang Yongkang

Biodata

Power Progression

Background and Career

Fang Yongkang wrote lyrics and melodies in his schoolbooks and secretly uploaded covers to singing platforms, gaining more than a thousand supporters over two years. When classmates discovered his ambition to become a singer, they mocked him; he had also signed up for a school talent show but never received a performance slot 39.

After an encounter on a rainy day prompted him to seek out “Master Shen,” Fang repeatedly tried to book a fortune-telling appointment. He traveled alone to Lingxi City for the successful appointment, where Shen Qiong recognized his singing talent and promoted his recordings online. The attention initially brought gossip and a reprimand from Fang’s homeroom teacher. Gu Liming then arranged for a recording to play over the campus broadcast, allowing classmates to hear Fang sing for themselves 39 41 44 45 46 47.

Fang became the first person on Master Shen’s Recommended List. His solo album included the title track “Ten Miles of Ice,” and he continued singing while attending university. Later, doubts surrounding bought votes put pressure on his career. His next release, the original song “Reign Over the World,” topped new-song charts and brought him wider recognition 95 183 229 279 285 286.

Appearance

Fang is 1.63 meters tall. His unassuming appearance helped him go unnoticed at school 39.

• Plain black-rimmed glasses 39
• A somewhat stiff expression when he first visits Shen Qiong 44

Personality

Fang is initially quiet and self-doubting, especially after classmates ridicule his height and ambition. Nevertheless, he keeps recording music, enters the school talent show, and travels to another city for an assessment of his talent 39 44.

He remains dedicated under professional pressure. Before recording “Reign Over the World,” he practices heavily despite criticism, then repeats takes until he is satisfied. After the song succeeds, he calls Shen Qiong in tears to share the news 284 285.

Abilities & Skills

Singing

Fang’s naturally hoarse voice lends a melancholic quality to his performances. Shen Qiong describes him on the Recommended List as “a boy who tells stories with his voice” 40 95.

• His cover of Xue Zhiqian’s “Fang Yuan Ji Li” helped make him popular at school 95.
• During the recording of “Reign Over the World,” later takes show stronger rhythm and emotional delivery than his first attempts 284.
• The exceptional performance on that recording was temporary: Fang could not reproduce the same state when he tried singing the song again at home 285.

Relationships

• Shen Qiong (Master Shen) — Recognizes and promotes Fang’s talent. Fang regards him as irreplaceable in his life and calls him “Master” 44 229 279.
• Fu Panxue — Fang’s school crush. Her praise for his singing delights him, and they arrange for him to sing to her after school 43 46.
• Gu Liming — Helps promote Fang and arranges for his song to be played on the school broadcast 44 47.
• Yao Hongguang — His Genius Investment Company supports people on Master Shen’s Recommended List, including Fang, with publicity and career planning 172 293.
• Shao Liangcai — Fang’s agent, who backs his signing and oversees the recording of “Reign Over the World” 284.

Notable Quotes

“I want to be a singer.” 39

“Master, I succeeded!” 285