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Chapter 1238: Born Singer (Part 18) · Oct 17, 2026

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1201 Chapter 1201: Dark Descent (Part 21) 2026-10-17
1202 Chapter 1202: Dark Descent (Part 22) 2026-10-17
1203 Chapter 1203: Dark Descent (Part 23) 2026-10-17
1204 Chapter 1204: Dark Descent (Part 24) 2026-10-17
1205 Chapter 1205: Dark Descent (Part 25) 2026-10-17
1206 Chapter 1206: Dark Descent (Part 26) 2026-10-17
1207 Chapter 1207: Dark Descent (Part 27) 2026-10-17
1208 Chapter 1208: Dark Descent (Part 28) 2026-10-17
1209 Chapter 1209: Dark Descent (Part 29) 2026-10-17
1210 Chapter 1210: Dark Descent (Part 30) 2026-10-17
1211 Chapter 1211: Dark Descent (31) 2026-10-17
1212 Chapter 1212: Dark Descent (Part 32) 2026-10-17
1213 Chapter 1213: Dark Descent (Part 33) 2026-10-17
1214 Chapter 1214: Dark Descent (Part 34) 2026-10-17
1215 Chapter 1215: Dark Descent (Part 35) 2026-10-17
1216 Chapter 1216: Dark Descent (Part 36) 2026-10-17
1217 Chapter 1217: Dark Descent (Part 37) 2026-10-17
1218 Chapter 1218: Dark Descent (Part 38) 2026-10-17
1219 Chapter 1219: Dark Descent (Part 39) 2026-10-17
1220 Chapter 1220: Dark Descent (Finale) 2026-10-17
1221 Chapter 1221: Born Singer (Part 1) 2026-10-17
1222 Chapter 1222: Born to Be a King of Song (Part 2) 2026-10-17
1223 Chapter 1223: Born Singer (Part 3) 2026-10-17
1224 Chapter 1224: Born Singer (Part 4) 2026-10-17
1225 Chapter 1225: Born Singer (Part 5) 2026-10-17
1226 Chapter 1226: Born Singer (Part 6) 2026-10-17
1227 Chapter 1227: Born Singer (Part 7) 2026-10-17
1228 Chapter 1228: Born Singer (Part 8) 2026-10-17
1229 Chapter 1229: Born Singer (Part 9) 2026-10-17
1230 Chapter 1230: Born Singer (Part 10) 2026-10-17
1231 Chapter 1231: Born Singer (Part 11) 2026-10-17
1232 Chapter 1232: Born Singer (Part 12) 2026-10-17
1233 Chapter 1233: Born Singer (Part 13) 2026-10-17
1234 Chapter 1234: Born Singer (Part 14) 2026-10-17
1235 Chapter 1235: Born Singer (Part 15) 2026-10-17
1236 Chapter 1236: Born Singer (Part 16) 2026-10-17
1237 Chapter 1237: Born Singer (Part 17) 2026-10-17
1238 Chapter 1238: Born Singer (Part 18) 2026-10-17
1239 Chapter 1239: Born Singer (Part 19) 2026-10-17
1240 Chapter 1240: Born to Be King of Songs (20) 2026-10-17
1241 Chapter 1241: Born Singer (Part 21) 2026-10-17
1242 Chapter 1242: Born Singer (Part 22) 2026-10-17
1243 Chapter 1243: Born Singer (Part 23) 2026-10-17
1244 Chapter 1244: Born Singer (Part 24) 2026-10-17
1245 Chapter 1245: Born Singer (Part 25) 2026-10-17
1246 Chapter 1246: Born Singer (Part 26) 2026-10-17
1247 Chapter 1247: Born to Be King of Songs (27) 2026-10-17
1248 Chapter 1248: Born Singer (Part 28) 2026-10-17
1249 Chapter 1249: Born Singer (Part 29) 2026-10-17
1250 Chapter 1250: Born to Be King of Songs (30) 2026-10-17

Chapter 1238: Chapter 1238: Born Singer (Part 18)

[...]

After all, today’s fans—whether haters or true fans—are like weeds, today they support you, tomorrow they might turn against you.

Some are just venting for themselves...

The big shot who’s been emotionally deceived felt down, so two hours later, finally backed out of the comments, only to see Bai Yaxuan’s 99+ message notifications.

Chuzheng: ”...”

Without even glancing at what she sent, Chuzheng swiftly dragged her into the blacklist to leave her there.

Five minutes later, a new message came from a small account.

[Dead Innocence: Meng Chuzheng, you think it’s over just by blocking me? I’m telling you, this isn’t over between us!]

[Meng Chuzheng V: What’s it got to do with me?]

[Dead Innocence: Wasn’t it you who did the trending topic thing?]

[Meng Chuzheng V: No, it wasn’t me, don’t talk nonsense.]

Being an award-winning actress, doesn’t she have any self-awareness of trending on searches?

What does this have to do with me!

Don’t just throw blame around so easily!

[Dead Innocence: Ha, you think I’ll believe you?]

[Dead Innocence: Just you wait!]

Chuzheng stared at Bai Yaxuan’s last few words, pondering while touching her chin, why does everyone want me to wait?

Bai Yaxuan was already hot in the buzz, Chuzheng didn’t even need to give her a buff, and she stayed high on the trending searches.

Bai Yaxuan is also a fascinating person; she actually used the chance to promote her new drama.

Probably coming from a wealthy family, seeing a lot of ups and downs, nothing can topple her.

Bai Yaxuan may not be great character-wise, but her acting is really commendable. The award crown is well-deserved.

The haters couldn’t criticize her acting, so they could only focus on her character.

Bai Yaxuan’s buzz didn’t last long before it was overtaken by Fireworks Group’s new song on trending searches.

Before, there was only one song, and it was an old one, which had buzz back then because someone discovered the composition was by a famous industry pro.

But now the new song trends simply because—they paid for trending.

However, this song was carefully selected, and the netizens who clicked were quickly drawn in.

Plus, with the promotional posters, the leading singer’s striking visuals, there were not few who fell for just those looks.

Outsiders look for fun, insiders look for skill.

The massive promotion made it overwhelming, almost nonstop; one wave finished, and the next began.

These promotions weren’t minor; they took the most visible spots, infiltrating everywhere, making sure people knew about this group.

The three members’ fans went from millions to over three million in a short time and were still climbing...

How much financial power is needed for such promotions?

Who’s behind this Fireworks Group?

Industry insiders quickly became curious, yet they could only trace back to the studio and nothing further—because there wasn’t anything more.

”Boss, we’re really famous now!!”

Mu Sheng held his phone, completely ecstatic.

Qu Jiangxiao seemed calm, though his expression was delighted.

”Mm.” Chuzheng said, ”This is just the beginning.”

”No, I’m so excited...”

The practice room was left with Mu Sheng’s shouting, after his excitement, he went to harass his partner.

Qu Jiangxiao noticed Sheng Yan’s low spirits and asked, ”Little Yan, aren’t you happy?”

Sheng Yan hugged his guitar, smiled at the question, and said, ”I am happy.” He then put down his guitar, said he was going to the bathroom, and got up to leave.

Chuzheng told them to stay put, and followed him out.

Sheng Yan stood in the corner of the resting area, pinching the leaf of a plant in his hand, leaving quite a few fingernail marks.

Chuzheng approached, startling the boy; he looked at her panic-stricken, shielding the plant he’d squeezed.

”Weren’t you going to the bathroom?”

”Ah?” The boy’s beautiful eyes flashed with a trace of helplessness, ”I...”

Chuzheng waited a few seconds, but there was no follow-up after ’I.’

”What’s wrong?”

The boy muttered, ”The promotional costs...”

”You’re worried about that?”

The boy nodded, ”Can we earn it back for you?”

He didn’t know exactly how much was spent, but judging by the current situation, it was definitely not a small amount.

Chuzheng: ”...”

Making money for me are all devils, alright!

”Just focus on singing well, you don’t have to worry about anything else.” Chuzheng said coldly, ”If you don’t want my money to be wasted, stop thinking about these pointless things and practice well.”

”But...”

Sheng Yan was truly worried, what if her investment couldn’t be recovered?

Would she...

Sheng Yan suddenly dared not think further.

”Sheng Yan, what’s your dream?”

”...To become an amazing group.” Let many people listen to their songs, to release albums, to hold concerts.

That’s always been his dream.

Sheng Yan carefully glanced at Chuzheng, asking cautiously, ”And you... what about you?”

”Me?” Chuzheng’s eyelids lowered slightly, ”My dream is to make you stand at the top.”

Sheng Yan froze on the spot, his eyes fixed on her, as if he didn’t recognize her.

Chuzheng’s words kept echoing in his ears...

The sounds of the world faded away, so quiet he could only hear his own breathing... and his heartbeat that wasn’t quite normal.

Sheng Yan hastily shifted his gaze, ”I’m going to the bathroom.” He almost ran away.

Once in the bathroom, Sheng Yan took a deep breath.

From the first day he saw her, Sheng Yan felt he liked her, a very strong feeling...

Like they had met countless times before.

He didn’t know where this feeling came from, sometimes even afraid to think deeply, naturally not daring to have any thoughts about that person.

The next time he saw her was outside a cocktail party, where he wasn’t qualified to enter, waiting outside.

He didn’t expect she would take the initiative to talk to him, even asking if he’d like to sign a contract with her.

He wanted to agree without hesitation, but he didn’t dare...

Afraid she’d notice something off about him.

Later...

He really signed a contract with her, she became their manager. But she wasn’t around much; most of the time he couldn’t see her.

During those times, he could only practice, strive to grow, not disappoint her expectations.

He wasn’t good enough yet...

Sheng Yan washed his face with cold water, then returned to the practice room.

Chuzheng was already gone... like she always did, coming quietly, leaving quietly.

Mu Sheng and Qu Jiangxiao weren’t in the mood to practice; they greeted Sheng Yan and left the studio first.

”Little Yan, are you really not leaving?” Qu Jiangxiao asked with some concern, ”Why not come with me?”

”I’ll stay a bit longer, you guys go ahead.” Sheng Yan assured them he was fine and not to worry.

”Alright then.”

Click—

The practice room door closed, and the air fell silent.

Sheng Yan sat on the ground, quietly scrolling through trending searches for a while.

He put down his phone, spread out his hands, and laid down, staring at the ceiling.

After an unknown length of time lying down, Sheng Yan suddenly sat up, quickly grabbed the paper beside him, and started writing, the sound of pen on paper rustling.

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