The next day.
During the day, the internet is calm.
A new drama series premiered, a long-running variety show launched, and a talent show's finale is being promoted.
But this has nothing to do with most netizens, and even less to do with Cheng Che's fans. Why bother looking at something that isn't their idol's business?
Fans continued to check in on Cheng Che's fan page as usual.
The task was very popular, with some people posting about recent materials, some digging up old photos and re-editing them, and some playing the live version of " Chasing the Wind " on repeat. Everything was very peaceful.
Then someone posted a message.
"To be honest, there's really too little content about Cheng Che. What's his studio doing? What's Qin Lie doing?"
This post quickly gained traction and was upvoted.
I've watched the " Chasing the Wind " music video thirty times already. No matter how good it is, I can't stand watching it so many times!
[And that episode about " Life Slowed Down," I practically memorized all the lines.]
[Lately, all he does is compete; I want to hear his new song.]
[ Cheng Che sings so well, why don't you buy him songs? Why, why, why?]
[When " Chasing the Wind " was such a hit, I'm truly astonished that the studio didn't capitalize on its popularity.]
Qin Lie is competent as an agent, but incompetent as a content planner.
[I'm tired of cursing, I'm going to check in at another super topic]
Many fans in the super topic are "multi-threaded" in their interactions.
For example, an ID called " Che Baby's Little Treasury " checked in on the Cheng Che super topic, then went to the [ Cheng Quan Yan Huan ] super topic and posted "Today's CP check-in", and finally went to a CP super topic called [ Cheng Pei ] to check in.
The [ Cheng Pei ] supertopic is a gathering place for CP fans of Pei Jingshu and Cheng Che. It doesn't have as many people as [ Cheng Quan Yan Huan ], but its activity level is not low.
The fans inside were both enjoying the sweet moments and comforting themselves, saying, "Anyway, the chances of her and Cheng Che are really slim, I'm just having fun with it."
Occasionally, someone will unearth a photo of Pei Jingshu and Cheng Che together in Seoul, and the comments will be filled with "Is this real? Is this real?"
At 8 PM, people were still chatting in the super topic.
Are you watching the live broadcast of the " I Am the King of Singers " finale tonight?
"I don't want to watch, and I don't want to listen to songs. I only listen to Che Baby's songs."
"Speaking of this, I want to curse the studio again. Why won't they let Che Baby release a song? He sings so well, isn't it a waste not to let him release a song?"
"Don't mention it, or I'll get angry again."
"Etc--"
When this comment was posted, nobody in the supertopic paid any attention to it.
But then, a second person posted one, then a third, and the entire hashtag exploded within minutes.
" Cheng Che on ' I Am the King of Singers '!!!"
"What???"
"It's Ning Qing's guest performer!!! She just appeared on the live stream!!!"
"Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck--"
The homepage of the super topic was flooded with posts within minutes.
Someone posted a screenshot of the live stream. Cheng Che was sitting on the sofa in the lounge, with Ning Qing next to him. The two were talking about something. When the camera panned over, he tilted his head and smiled.
The [ Cheng Pei ] supertopic also exploded, but the direction of the explosion was slightly different.
[Wait, Cheng Che is performing as Ning Qing's guest singer?]
What about Yan Ruanning?
[Don't talk nonsense, it's just work, I was just a guest performer.]
[I know, but my shipping seems to be faltering.]
The [ Cheng Quan Yan Huan ] supertopic was even more lively.
[ Cheng Che on " I Am the King of Singers!!!"]
[He was sitting with Ning Qing!!]
[So Ning Qing's previous post, "I can sing two more songs next time I'm a guest performer," was a teaser???]
[I don't care, I want to watch the live stream now!!!]
[Sisters, let's go! See you in the live stream!!!]
Within just a few minutes, countless people flooded into the live stream of " I Am the King of Singers ".
The Mango TV is prepared this time.
The CTO was monitoring the data in the backend and saw the number of online users jump from three million to five million, then from five million to eight million, and then break ten million.
He held the expansion button tightly, and the people around him didn't dare to breathe.
"We've managed to hold on this time."
The CTO let out a sigh of relief and slumped into his chair.
A colleague patted him on the shoulder. " Cheng Che's influence is terrifying. He hasn't even gone on stage yet, just sitting in the lounge, and so many people have already come in."
The comments section was so full that the screen was completely obscured.
Where is my Che Baby?!
[Upon hearing that Cheng Che had arrived, I immediately turned on three devices.]
[Where's the camera? Where's the camera? Give us a shot!]
[He was sitting in the lounge, I saw him, and Ning Qing was next to him.]
[That profile, that posture, I'm dead]
Wait, did he smile?
[Ahhhhhh, he smiled!!!]
The director was very astute; he switched the camera to a panoramic view of the lounge.
Cheng Che sat on the sofa with a bottle of water in his hand, and Ning Qing sat next to him. The two of them were watching the screen facing the stage.
With his Absolute Center Position and the Stars Surrounding the Moon, the moment the camera focuses on him, the entire focus of the scene shifts.
Ning Qing was also very noticeable, but the audience's attention would unconsciously drift towards Cheng Che.
The tone of the comments quickly shifted from "Where is my Che Baby?" to something completely different.
[That sitting posture, those legs... I swallowed hard.]
[What is he wearing? It looks like casual clothes, but it looks really good.]
[That hand, the hand holding the water bottle, with its distinct knuckles, it's where I died.]
[ Ning Qing seemed to be talking to him, and he turned his head to listen. That profile view... I'm speechless.]
Sisters, my language system is completely messed up.
Now I finally understand why some people say he's a walking embodiment of masculinity.
[He's just sitting there drinking water, why is my heart beating so fast?]
[Honey!!! Honey, you've finally appeared!!!]
[I need to pause the screenshot process, nobody can stop me]
[Screenshot +1, I've taken twenty screenshots already]
[Excuse me, I'm here first]
[I don't care, tonight Cheng Che is my husband, and Ning Qing can't take him away.]
Meanwhile, in the lounge, Cheng Che was completely unaware of the live chat comments.
He placed the water bottle on the table, turned his head, and said something to Ning Qing.
Ning Qing nodded, then raised her hand and turned up his collar.
The live chat exploded with comments again.