All Because of a TV Show

Updates are starting to roll in~ A once-famous singer who's now making a comeback after being vilified across the internet VS a hardworking producer who's all bark and no bite. Onstage, Ye Baichen is bold and commanding; offstage, he's aloof and distant. In truth, he's straightforward and self-centered, sensible and optimistic. He's an internet-wide pariah of a singer who meets Lin Yao, a music producer who seems obedient and sweet on the surface but is sensitive and stubborn underneath. She'll never admit it, but she's his die-hard fan... The male lead's version: How does a comeback singer who once had millions of fans, but is now hated across the internet, turn public opinion around? The female lead's version: How does someone who's only half a foot in the entertainment industry become an overnight sensation? The answer: A variety show... (In six words: a sweet entertainment-industry romance.) A short scene (1): Lin Yao's first reporter interview "Lin Yao, the opening theme song you just performed with Ye Baichen has very suggestive lyrics. Were they inspired by your own experiences?" Facing a reporter fishing for gossip, Lin Yao answered cautiously: "No. They're mainly about the relationship between the male and female leads in the show." Beside her, Ye Baichen nodded repeatedly. Reporter: The theme song has been a hit with the public ever since it was released. As its creator, what would you like to say? Lin Yao: I'm very happy and surprised, but most of the credit goes to Chengcheng. He wrote such a beautiful melody. Ye Baichen (Chengcheng), suddenly put on the spot, shyly covered his cheeks: "...It's a little embarrassing to be praised to my face like that..." The reporter laughed. "Chengcheng, what do you think?" Ye Baichen (lowering his hands, looking serious): "I think the song's success is mostly thanks to Lin Yao's arrangement. The arrangement is very important to a song. If it's done well and the feeling is right, the song comes together beautifully and sounds great. If it's done badly, the song is basically ruined. I think Lin Yao and I are a great match. We have a lot of the same instincts when it comes to music, and I really like her arrangement this time." As he spoke, he suddenly grew shy again and covered his face with his hands once more. "Um... Of course, I also think the melody I wrote this time is really beautiful..." The whole room burst into laughter. The mood suddenly relaxed, and Lin Yao couldn't help laughing too. A short scene (2): About the whole fan thing 1. Someone asked: Lin Yao, I heard you're Ye Baichen's die-hard fan? Lin Yao, surprised: How could that be! No, I'm not! Not long afterward, netizens dug up Lin Yao's secret Weibo account. Following: Ye Baichen. Posts: Reposted, liked, and commented on every single one of Ye Baichen's posts. Date: From six years ago through to the present. 2. Best friend: You're a Ye Baichen fan? Lin Yao: No, I just admire him. Best friend: Bull! You were just playing his songs on repeat again, weren't you? Lin Yao: It was a coincidence. Best friend: Bull! I've been standing outside your door for ten minutes, and the last three songs were all his! Lin Yao: Did you need something? (If not, get lost.) Best friend: I was going to give you this VIP ticket to Ye Baichen's concert, but if you're not his fan, never mind. Lin Yao (snatching it): We've been friends for so many years. Of course I'll accept a gift from you. Now, off you go! 3. After they got together Ye Baichen: I heard you're my fan? Lin Yao: I'm not! Ye Baichen: Then what are these? The table was covered with every edition of Ye Baichen's albums that Lin Yao had collected. Lin Yao, sternly: I just happened to buy them. Ye Baichen, looking conflicted: ...Don't take advantage of my poor Chinese. I think I know what "happened to" means. Lin Yao, completely serious: I'm really not your fan! I'm your little tabby, just like you're my Alaskan Malamute... Ye Baichen's ears began to turn red. He grinned foolishly for a while, then said: ...I like that line. We can put it in my new song. Lin Yao: ... Please note before reading: 1. The male lead has an ex-girlfriend. I've heard some readers mind that, so consider this your warning. 2. The characters in this story are not based on real people. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 3. The story features two variety shows, one about travel and one about music, with formats similar to The Sound of Dreams and The Battle of Tianlai. The first gets more page time, and the second less. 4. The author is terrible at coming up with names, so if you're interested, I recommend adding the story to your favorites. The author might change its name at any time before it's finished. I'm writing ahead, and unless something unexpected comes up, this will be my main project from now on.