diymy Chapter 14: Overnight Fame
Chapter 14: Overnight Fame
Jia Qianqian slammed her hand on the table and stood up angrily, saying, "Look at the crap he wrote! Strangers, I wish you all the best! You've been missing for six years and come back, and your first love is now a stranger?! Is this something a human being would say?! Heartless and ungrateful, he's a piece of trash!"
Jia Qianqian's chest heaved violently; her true energy had arrived.
May you have a bright future, may you and your lover be together forever, may you find happiness in this world, and I only wish to face the sea, with spring flowers blooming!
Listen to this! How heartless and cruel is this?!
"Oh," He Ling said knowingly, "that's your point."
"Oh! Poor Tian Xiwei."
"To be a happy person, feeding horses, chopping wood, and traveling the world—Teacher Jia, can't you empathize with that?"
From childhood to adulthood, under the protection of her famous writer father, traveling the world has been a daily routine for Jia Qianqian, and now she's too lazy to even go out.
Jia Qianqian shook her head: "I can't empathize at all!"
"Of course you can't empathize, you've been staying at home so much you're practically growing mold," Li Xueqin complained.
Jia Qianqian looked at Li Xueqin: "???"
He Ling: "Professor Jia, from a poetic perspective, how would you evaluate this poem?"
"It doesn't even qualify as poetry. It's more like a series of parallel sentences. To be frank, even as a series of parallel sentences, its format is irregular. It's too straightforward, lacking any depth of imagery or refinement of language. Is simply listing future goals enough to make it poetry?"
Moreover, it not only lacks any poetic beauty or literary merit, but it's also utterly vulgar and morally corrupt!
"Oh~~~" He Ling frowned, looking at Li Xueqin, "What do you think, talented girl from Peking University?"
Li Xueqin's objective assessment: "I think it's alright."
Jia Qianqian shrugged: "What's so good about it? Tell me!"
Li Xueqin said, "The writing is very clean and vivid, and it brings a sense of peace to the reader."
He used the simplest words to write the warmest blessings. In this complex society, seeing such words is very healing.
Beneath the surface of blessing the world, Li Shen's resolute loneliness also surges.
I saw his sincerity and genuineness in this poem, and I somewhat agree with Zhou Shen's analysis.
Zhang Ruonan nodded: "I second that, +1. I feel the same way, but I can't quite put my finger on it."
Jia Qianqian shook her head: "Sisters, you only see things superficially, so you're not poets. From our professional perspective, it's simply not worth mentioning."
Li Xueqin: "..."
Everyone was overwhelmed by Jia Qianqian's professional aura.
No guest dared to give advice to an expert when they were not an expert.
Fu Shou'er rolled her eyes: "If this is poetry, then I've written far too many poems."
He Ling: "Huh?!"
Fu Shou'er raised her finger and drew a line in the air: "Actually, writing poetry is very simple!"
She moved her finger down, drawing another line, and said, "If you understand line division!"
Move your finger to the bottom and draw another line: "You are the poet."
Everyone immediately understood and burst into laughter.
Zhou Shen hesitated for a long time before saying, "Then why do I feel relaxed and comfortable when I read Li Shen's parallel sentences, but don't feel any healing when I read other people's poems?"
Jia Qianqian: "Because you empathize with me."
Zhou Shen: "Between parallel sentences that resonate deeply and poems that fail to offer healing, which should be considered poetry more?"
Jia Qianqian: "..."
Everyone fell into deep thought.
He Ling clapped her hands: "Okay, everyone, stop arguing. I have some data here that might give you some new insights."
He Ling picked up the iPad.
"This is data sent by the technical department. As of now, based on the live broadcast and the entire recording process, the top 5 most popular moments from the guests, the online comments, and the show's overall message across various platforms are, in order!"
5th place: "Let's part ways amicably and wish each other happiness!" This short phrase is the 2nd most popular internet meme.
Fourth place, iconic scene: Except for "Continue to Love You", which has been edited and parodied 313 million times across various platforms.
Third place: "Even a dog wouldn't talk about love," the number one trending meme online, with 13 million views across the internet.
Zhou Shen's eyes widened: "Huh? It's that popular?"
Zhang Ruonan: "Wow! I like this line too!"
"Little sister, are you injured too?" He Ling teased before continuing, "Second place, iconic scene: Crispy Bones Taro, sliced, imitations, fan art, etc., reaching 7 million views across all platforms."
Everyone gasped in surprise.
"Was it that explosive?"
"Netizens still love watching sweet romances!"
"To be honest, this memory was incredibly sweet!"
……
"Number 1: Facing the Sea, with Spring Blossoms! The hashtag #FacingTheSeaWithSpringBlossoms# has garnered over 2000 million views, ranking 1st on Weibo's entertainment list and 3rd on the overall trending topics list."
Throughout the entire episode, Li Shen single-handedly dominated the five most talked-about topics!
Li Xueqin gave a thumbs-up: "Awesome!"
He Ling: "Regarding the poem 'Facing the Sea, with Spring Blossoms,' the positive and negative evaluations from netizens who followed the program were 2:8, with the majority angrily criticizing Li Shen for being irresponsible."
Readers unaware of the poem's specific background generally rate it positively in a 9:1 ratio. Below are some insightful comments selected by the technical department: a healing verse for office workers, a love letter to a weary soul...
I wonder if those netizens who sympathize with Tian Tian are viewing this poem with prejudice. I'm even more concerned about whether this data suggests, to some extent, that it has struck a chord with the emotional pain points of an era.
The close-up shot focused on Jia Qianqian, whose expression stiffened, her eyes filled with resentment.
"As the most controversial guest on the show so far, and also the one with the most hilarious moments, please give your final evaluation. Yang Li will go first."
Yang Li pondered for a moment: "It's a matter of opinion!"
"Next, Fu Shou'er."
Fu Shou'er: "Split personality!"
He Ling: "What do you mean?"
"He says, 'Even a dog wouldn't talk about love,' yet in his poems he wishes others 'a happy ending for lovers'? A classic case of 'saying one thing and writing another,' he has a split personality!"
Zhang Ruonan: "Doesn't this just illustrate his profound love—despair for his own feelings, yet still willing to wish others happiness?"
He Ling patted Zhang Ruonan's hand: "Concluding remarks, no more discussion. Xueqin!"
Li Xueqin: "I'm on Li Shen's side! Don't laugh, I really mean it this time!"
Zhou Shen: "Can I remain neutral for now? Oh, is Teacher Jia Qianqian writing poetry?"
After writing two more lines, Jia Qianqian put down her pen: "My evaluation is all in the poem."
She stood up and began to read the poem:
"Facing a Jerk: Go All Out"
"Starting yesterday, you're a perfect scumbag."
Scrolling on his phone, lying on the beach, refusing to help.
Starting yesterday, I've been paying attention to traffic and trending topics.
You have multiple titles, facing the sea, putting on airs.
... "
He Ling looked at her in surprise.
Did he write a poem to satirize "Facing the Sea, with Spring Blossoms"?
May your tent always leak.
May your phone never run out of battery.
May your mouth be both sharp and witty.
I only wish to uphold justice and tell you to quit the internet!
He Ling, a living fossil of the Chinese entertainment industry, was stunned, witnessing another iconic scene.
Li Xueqin frowned: What the hell?!
Zhou Shen didn't think "Facing the Sea, with Spring Blossoms" was particularly outstanding, but compared to Jia Qianqian's song, its quality suddenly became apparent!
He immediately understood Zhang Ruonan and Li Xueqin's fondness for this poem.
……
He Ling: "Whether you like him or hate him, he's stuck on the trending topics list and won't come down. Now, those who hope Li Shen/Tian Xiwei can rekindle their romance, please raise your hands."
None of the six guests raised their hands.
Similar to online polls, in the poll for 【Tian Xiwei/Li Shen: Reconcile/Break Up】, the ratio was 5:95, meaning 95% of netizens wanted them to break up, the lowest among the four couples!
"Actually, we also saw some positive information in the show, such as Li Shen 'woof woof woof' to lighten the mood, Tian Xiwei 'punching his chest with her little fist,' 'If you die, you will be resurrected tomorrow morning,' and they finally decided to use their classmate relationship to start a month-long journey."
From the initial tense standoff to the suffocating silence, and finally to relative peace, they were all trying to calm down, get along peacefully, and solve the problem rationally.
Ultimately, will Li Shen's multifaceted talents be genuine? Will his pledge to "never shirk responsibility and take full account" crumble? Will Tian Xiwei hold her ground? Will they ultimately part ways amicably or rekindle their romance? We shall wait and see.
……
beach.
The warm sun hangs high in the sky!
The sea breeze, carrying a salty smell, blew into the tent and scattered the stray hairs on Tian Xiwei's forehead.
She groggily opened her eyes, tilted her head slightly, exposing her jade-like face to the warm sunlight that had sneaked in, and then gently closed her eyes again, enjoying the warmth and nourishment of the seaside sun.
Her jade-like face was flushed and warm, it felt so good!
The last time I slept until I naturally woke up was six years ago.
No work, no messages, no noise, no need to set an alarm clock, no need to get up early to catch a plane, only the sound of waves lapping against the shore soothing her tired body and lulling her to sleep.
What a pleasant night!
Stepping out of the tent, she faced the warm sun and lazily stretched.
A day full of energy begins!
boom!
boom!
boom!
……
Ok?
What was that sound?
Tian Xiwei turned around and looked at Li Shen under the coconut tree with a puzzled expression.
Li Shen was there, his back bumping into a big tree.
Tian Xiwei: "???"
Filled with great doubt, she walked towards the RV to prepare to wash up.
Staff member: "Good afternoon, Teacher Tian."
"It's...noon already?! Why didn't you wake me up?!"
"Teacher Li Shen won't allow it! He said—" The staff member paused for a moment.
Tian Xiwei frowned; she didn't really like clichéd expressions of concern.
"Teacher Li said, 'Don't call her at noon, because she'll become an internet sensation sooner or later.' Sooner or later! Think about it carefully!"
"Oh? Oh~~~"
"Both preventing us from waking you up and wishing you continued success."
Tian Xiwei's lips curved into a cute smile as she turned to look at Li Shen, who was visibly sturdy as he bumped his back against a large tree.
Favorability: +1;
Willingness to reconcile: +0;
You're so good at picking up girls, what were you thinking six years ago?
"Teacher Li Shen, your words of concern are so original! They're so sweet!" the staff member said enviously.
Tian Xiwei pouted: "If you slap me 10 times, you should at least give me a treat."
The staff member smiled and said, "Teacher Tian, please do your makeup and get ready. Our recording and live broadcast will start at 11:30."
Tian Xiwei nodded and stepped into the RV.
After applying light makeup, she tucked her thin shirt into her short skirt, then walked barefoot onto the beach.
She raised her arms high and stretched, revealing her S-shaped curves in the bright sunlight. Her D-cup breasts, slender waist, and long, white legs were exceptionally alluring.
"Wake up in the morning, embrace the sun, let your body be filled with the brilliant sunshine... turn your lips up, and embrace the rising sun, full of positive energy..."
Tian Xiwei frowned and looked back. Under the coconut tree, she saw Li Shen doing aerobics, chanting incantations as he did so.
She walked to the coconut tree, ran her hands down from her slender waist, smoothed out the short skirt that clung to her shapely buttocks, and then sat down on the beach.
She rested her chin on her hand, her eyes filled with doubt and confusion as she looked at Li Shen.
In a daze, she thought she saw her mother in the park.
After finishing the aerobics.
Li Shen wiped his sweat and greeted him cheerfully, "Hey Tian, it's noon!"
"noon."
Tian Xiwei subconsciously raised her hands, which were covering her thighs to prevent any accidental exposure, and covered her forehead while looking down.
What kind of words are these?!
She regretted cooperating with him.
When she looked up, she saw Li Shen staring straight at her.
She quickly pressed her legs together, tucked her hands under her thighs to cover herself completely, and blushed.
Li Shen continued to stare straight at her, walking further and further away, staring straight at her.
Go backwards?!
Just as Tian Xiwei exhaled, doubts arose again.
First, bump into a tree; then do some aerobics; finally, walk backwards. What's the three-piece exercise routine for middle-aged and elderly people?
When Li Shen walked back backwards and sat down opposite her, she asked, "How long has this been going on?"
Li Shen: "What do you mean, how long?"
"Is there an older woman living inside your body, which is in its twenties?"
Li Shen: "..."
Li Shen lowered his head: "That's really harsh. Can't it be a mature woman?"
Tian Xiwei's calves were incredibly white, with a red string tied around her ankle, making her fair and tender feet look sexy and charming.
The little toes were clean and translucent; in the bright sunlight, not even the fine downy hairs could be seen, only the increasing amount of fine sand on the toes.
The little feet are playfully digging into the fine sand.
Li Shen is a foot fetishist, and even more so a leg fetishist.
What can I say about Tian Tian's long, white legs?
Suddenly, Tian Xiwei sprang to her feet, sending fine sand flying and landing on Li Shen's shorts and shirt: "Can you not sit directly across from me? Come sit over here."
"oh."
To see more about snow-white thighs, stay tuned for the next episode!
Li Shen got up and sat side by side with Tian Xiwei on the beach, basking in the warm sun.
"Li Shen, have you heard that experts say that bumping into trees and walking backwards are unscientific forms of exercise for the elderly?"
"I've heard about it."
"I heard you're still practicing?"
"It was because of what the experts said that I started crashing into trees and walking backwards."
"Going against the experts?"
"Ah! But just now I felt that it really didn't seem very scientific. But when I think about how the older brothers and sisters who hit the trees are all in great shape, I feel that the benefits of this kind of exercise outweigh the drawbacks."
Tian Xiwei, resting her chin on her hand, delivered the fatal blow: "Isn't it possible that those who were seriously injured are already in the hospital, while those who weren't injured are still getting hurt?"
Li Shen's eyes lit up: "That makes sense!"
Tian Xiwei said, "I've noticed you're quite witty. Keep talking on the show, if you can."
Li Shen smiled wryly: "I'd better keep quiet."
"Six years have passed, and you still want to remain invisible?"
Even though they are about to part ways, Tian Xiwei hopes that Li Shen will change his taciturn personality.
He's the kind of person who can remain completely silent at a dinner party until the meal ends if you don't prompt him.
Six years ago, at a dinner party for screenwriters organized by director Jiang Wen, he ate in silence from the start of the meal until the end, without saying a word to anyone. It was always Jiang Wen who prompted him.
As the meal was about to end, Jiang Wen teased him, "Young man, you've eaten half of this food, so you're paying the bill. Stop eating now, chat with everyone, and catch up!"
After hesitating for a while, he finally managed to say, "Everyone, eat and drink well!"
After the party, when Jiang Wen found out that he had actually paid the bill, she was so angry that she called him in the middle of the night and scolded him for half an hour.
Tian Xiwei tapped her forehead, feeling troubled!
So far, he's become a little more talkative than he was six years ago, but only a little.
He remained the same taciturn person.
Since she was already there, she hoped that Li Shen could use the show to showcase himself, as this would benefit his career.
He's such a nobody, he desperately needs exposure.
I wonder what his reputation is like now.
With her phone confiscated and her agent forbidding close contact, Tian Xiwei felt disconnected from the world.
"Li Shen, in the future, talk more if you can."
Li Shen lay on the beach, his hands behind his head, and closed his eyes.
"You are the first person in my life to give me this advice."
In the distance, the director's voice could be faintly heard: "Attention all departments, live broadcast begins."
The videographer carried his equipment into the beach.
A peaceful period of time has been disrupted once again.
Several RVs drove up one after another from the dense forest in the distance.
The other three groups of guests have arrived.